Basketball Camp (Y Member)
The Castle Hill YMCA offers a variety of day camps, including a Basketball Camp, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and fun for children in the Bronx.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Castle Hill YMCA's camps page, which details various day camp options, including a Basketball Camp for ages 5-13. The YMCA of Greater New York is a non-profit organization. While specific licensing information for this particular camp is not readily available on the site, the YMCA generally adheres to high standards for youth programming. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The YMCA of Greater New York has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews. Social media handles for the YMCA of Greater New York are @ymcanyc on Instagram and ymcanyc on Facebook. The camp is a day camp, with hours typically from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and focuses on skill development and recreational activities.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
Basketball Camp (Y Member) 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
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: 9 am-5 pm
- Address: 2 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
- Cost notes: Cost per two week session: Y Member: $799, Community: $885
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Basketball Camp (Y Member)
- What ages does Basketball Camp (Y Member) accept?
- Basketball Camp (Y Member) 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 (Y Member) cost?
- Basketball Camp (Y Member) publishes $400/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $414 median for sports camps in Bronx. Cost per two week session: Y Member: $799, Community: $885 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Basketball Camp (Y Member)'s hours?
- Basketball Camp (Y Member) runs 9 am-5 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 (Y Member)?
- Basketball Camp (Y Member) 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 (Y Member) provide lunch?
- Basketball Camp (Y Member) 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 (Y Member) compare to other sports camps in Bronx?
- Basketball Camp (Y Member) 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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