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▌ Aquatic · Ages 7–14

Swim Camp

Castle Hill · $443/week · ★ 4.2 (237 reviews)

The Castle Hill YMCA offers a variety of day camps, including a Swim Camp, focusing on skill development, fun, and character building for children in the Bronx.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the camps page for the Castle Hill YMCA, which is part of the YMCA of Greater New York. The YMCA is a non-profit organization. The page lists various day camps, including a 'Swim Camp' for ages 5-13, indicating a day program type. While specific staff ratios are not published, the YMCA website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention.' 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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Who thrives here Ages 7–14

Swim 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 aquatic 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: Aquatic
  • Ages: 7–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 2 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Y Member: $399.50/week. Financial aid available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Swim Camp

What ages does Swim Camp accept?
Swim Camp is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Swim Camp cost?
Swim Camp publishes $443/week for the standard session. USD. Y Member: $399.50/week. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Swim Camp's hours?
Swim 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 Swim Camp?
Swim 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 Swim Camp provide lunch?
Swim 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 Swim Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Bronx?
Swim Camp is one of 6 aquatic 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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