What ages does Basketball Camp accept?

Basketball Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Basketball Camp cost?

Basketball Camp publishes $414/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $414 median for sports camps in Bronx. USD. Y Member: $371/week. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Basketball Camp's hours?

Basketball 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 Basketball Camp?

Basketball 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 Basketball Camp provide lunch?

Basketball 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.

How does Basketball Camp compare to other sports camps in Bronx?

Basketball Camp is one of 10 sports camps in Bronx that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Sports · Ages 8–14

Basketball Camp

Castle Hill · $414/week · ★ 4.2 (237 reviews)

The Castle Hill YMCA offers a variety of day camps, including sports, creative arts, and traditional camp experiences, for children in the Bronx.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Castle Hill YMCA's camps page, which is part of the YMCA of Greater New York. The YMCA is a non-profit organization. The page details various day camps, including a Sports Camp that would encompass basketball, as well as Creative Arts Camp and Traditional Camp, catering to different age groups. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the YMCA generally adheres to industry standards. The YMCA of Greater New York has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Greater New York are @ymcanyc on Instagram and YMCAofGreaterNewYork on Facebook.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Basketball Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Sports
Ages: 8–14
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 2 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, USA
Cost notes: USD. Y Member: $371/week. Financial aid available.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Basketball Camp

What ages does Basketball Camp accept?: Basketball Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Basketball Camp cost?: Basketball Camp publishes $414/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $414 median for sports camps in Bronx. USD. Y Member: $371/week. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Basketball Camp's hours?: Basketball 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 Basketball Camp?: Basketball 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 Basketball Camp provide lunch?: Basketball 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.
How does Basketball Camp compare to other sports camps in Bronx?: Basketball Camp is one of 10 sports camps in Bronx that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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