Thrive & Succeed
The Bowery Mission's Children's Programs empower children to Thrive & Succeed through opportunities for leadership, skill building and personal growth. Year-round opportunities through Mont Lawn City Camp traditionally culminate in an unforgettable weeklong experience at our 200-acre summer camp in the Poconos Region of Pennsylvania.
Due to the emergence of the coronavirus (COVID-19), The Bowery Mission had to quickly come to extremely difficult decisions regarding Mont Lawn Camp and Mont Lawn City Camp. After nationwide school closings, and health and travel restrictions expected to stretch into the summer, continuing the operation of in-person children’s programming is no longer feasible at this time. Year-round programming through City Camp and summer sessions traditionally available through Mont Lawn Camp are suspended. The Bowery Mission plans to reinstate these programs after this summer, as they have been core to the Mission’s work since 1894.
Alternatively, we are offering virtual support to the families we are connected with in East Harlem and the South Bronx in the following ways:
- Ongoing virtual mentoring to youth and families enrolled in our Leadership Academy through video lessons.
- Remaining in supportive contact with families facing the daunting economic challenges of this pandemic and referring them to available resources.
Follow @MontLawnCamp and @MontLawnCityCamp on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and up to date on the latest information.
Debido a la aparición del coronavirus (COVID-19), The Bowery Mission tuvo que rápidamente tomar decisiones extremadamente difíciles con respecto a Mont Lawn Camp y Mont Lawn City Camp. Después del cierre de las escuelas en todo el país, y las restricciones de salud y viajes que se esperan ser extendidas hasta el verano, continuar con la operación de la programación de niños en persona ya no es factible en este momento. La programación durante todo el año a través de City Camp y las sesiones de verano tradicionalmente disponibles a través de Mont Lawn Camp están suspendidas. The Bowery Mission planea restablecer estos programas después de este verano, ya que han sido fundamentales para el trabajo de la Misión desde 1894.
Alternativamente, estamos ofreciendo apoyo virtual a las familias con las que estamos conectados en East Harlem y South Bronx de las siguientes maneras:
- Mentoría virtual continua para jóvenes y familias inscritas en nuestra Academia de Liderazgo a través de lecciones en video.
- Permanecer en contacto de apoyo con las familias que enfrentan los enormes desafíos económicos de esta pandemia y referirlas a los recursos disponibles.
Siga a @MontLawnCamp y @MontLawnCityCamp en Facebook e Instagram para mantenerse conectado y actualizado sobre la información más reciente.
Mont Lawn City Camp
With front doors at our East Harlem and South Bronx campuses, The Bowery Mission's Mont Lawn City Camp was started as a direct response to community needs for more enrichment activities and one-on-one mentoring for children ages 6-16. Caring adult staff and mentors provide year-round guidance and support, broadening children's horizons and changing their life direction through activities, classes and practical help for their families. Children step forward on the path towards social and emotional success.
Programs include:
Athletics
A variety of athletic activities and teams, including soccer, basketball and track
Reading & Writing
Book reading and discussion, reading comprehension, creative writing and more
Mentoring
Our leadership development program, Leadership Academy, matches volunteer mentors with students
Health
Classes on healthy eating, grocery shopping, recipes and making meals
Arts
Classes including painting, collage, drawing and theater
Summer Camp
City Camp activities culminate in a summer experience for over 700 youth at our 126-year-old camp in Pennsylvania's Poconos Region.
Watch more from Mont Lawn City Camp:
Follow Mont Lawn City Camp on Social Media
Learn more about the virtual classes and year-round support offered to children and families by following @montlawncitycamp.
Obtenga más información sobre las clases virtuales y el apoyo durante todo el año que se les ofrece a los niños y las familias siguiendo @montlawncitycamp.
Mont Lawn Summer Camp
Mont Lawn Summer Camp's history stretches back to 1894, when The Bowery Mission first invited 3,000 children from the Lower East Side for a week of outdoor adventure away from the busy city. Now, our year-round campers join hundreds more for a week in the beautiful Poconos Region of Pennsylvania. At camp, children and youth experience a week of refreshment and growth — an unforgettable, life-changing experience.
Watch more from Mont Lawn Summer Camp:
Follow Mont Lawn Camp on Social Media
Though we won't have summer camp this year, please see updates and stay connected with @montlawncamp.
Aunque no tendremos campamento de verano este año, por favor vea las actualizaciones y manténgase conectado con @montlawncamp.
Each Year, We Serve:
271
children & youth in year-round enrichment programs
726
children & youth at our summer camp in the Poconos Region of Pennsylvania
77
youth active in formal leadership training
77
youth paired with adult mentors
6
summer camp staff who are former campers
Get Ready for Summer 2021!
Enroll your child
Learn more about why children should come to Mont Lawn Camp. Child enrollment begins November 2020.
Obtenga más información sobre por qué los niños deberían venir al campamento Mont Lawn. Inscripciónes comienzan Novembre 2020.
Learn how you can enroll your childJoin the summer staff team
Our staff are a vital part of the camp experience for the New York City children we serve. Staff application process opens September 2020.
Nuestro personal es una parte vital de la experienca de campamento, para los ninos de Nueva York que servimos. El proceso de aplicacion para nuestro personal comienza en septiembre de 2020.
Learn more about 2021 summer positions
What's next?
CHECK OUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED THROUGH VOLUNTEERING, EVENTS AND MORE