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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.

Mont Lawn City Camp

Located in the South Bronx neighborhood, 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:

Mont Lawn City Camp Athletic Programs

Athletics

A variety of athletic activities and teams, including soccer, basketball and track

Mont Lawn City Camp Reading and Writing Programs

Reading & Writing

Book reading and discussion, reading comprehension, creative writing and more

Mont Lawn City Camp Mentorship Program

Mentoring

Our leadership development program, Leadership Academy, matches volunteer mentors with students

Mont Lawn City Camp Health and Wellness Program Programs

Health

Classes on healthy eating, grocery shopping, recipes and making meals

Mont Lawn City Camp Art Program

Arts

Classes including painting, collage, drawing and theater

Mont Lawn City Camp Summer Program

Summer Camp

City Camp activities culminate in a summer experience for youth at our camp in Pennsylvania's Poconos Region.

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Follow Mont Lawn City Camp on Social Media

Learn more about the year-round support offered to children and families by following @montlawncitycamp.

Obtenga más información sobre 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 traditionally 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

See updates about our summer program and stay connected with @montlawncamp.

Vea las actualizaciones sobre nuestro programa de verano y manténgase conectado con @montlawncamp.

Last Year, We Served:

Person

203

children & youth served through Mont Lawn City Camp

Group

300

children & youth served at our summer camp in the Pocono Region of Pennsylvania

Leader

44

children & youth through our mentoring and leadership program (Leadership Academy)

Handshake

162

children & youth through year-round enrichment classes

 

 

Mont Lawn Camp 2024 — The Armor of God!

Mont Lawn Camp 2024 is here — and this year’s theme is The Armor of God! Come join us this summer as we learn how God has blessed us with hope, truth, faith and so much more to face the challenges of life! From June 24 through July 22, campers will enjoy an enriching camp experience, in a healthy and safe environment.

Enroll your camper

Learn more about why your child should come to Mont Lawn Camp and enroll today.

¡Aprenda más sobre por qué su hijo/a debería venir a Mont Lawn Camp e inscríbelo/a hoy!

Join the summer staff team

Our staff are a vital part of the camp experience for the New York City families we serve. Learn about positions and apply today.

Nuestro personal es una parte vital de la experiencia de campamento para las familias de la ciudad de Nueva York a las que servimos. Aprende más sobre las posiciones y aplice hoy.

 

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