Traditional Summer Camp
The Cross Island YMCA offers a Traditional Summer Camp for children aged 4-13, focusing on a variety of activities including swimming, sports, and arts.
▌ Editor's read The Cross Island YMCA's Traditional Summer Camp is a day camp program for children aged 4-13, offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and field trips. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The Cross Island YMCA location has a Google rating of 4.0 stars based on 133 reviews, with reviewers often praising the facilities and variety of programs. The camp is part of the YMCA of Greater New York, a large non-profit organization, but specific ACA accreditation for this particular camp was not found. The website provides clear information on program details, age groups, and registration, but does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or state licensing numbers.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Traditional Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 238-10 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose, NY 11426, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Y Member: $428/week. Financial aid available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Traditional Summer Camp
- What ages does Traditional Summer Camp accept?
- Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Traditional Summer Camp cost?
- Traditional Summer Camp publishes $471/week for the standard session. USD. Y Member: $428/week. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Traditional Summer Camp's hours?
- Traditional Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Traditional Summer Camp?
- Traditional Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Traditional Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Traditional Summer Camp.
- Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA · Bellerose · Ages 6–12 · $471/week