Swim Camp (Y Member)
The Castle Hill YMCA offers a variety of day camps, including a Swim Camp, providing children with opportunities for swimming, sports, arts, and educational ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Castle Hill YMCA's camp programs page, which details various day camp options, including a Swim Camp. The YMCA of Greater New York is a nonprofit organization. The website states that 'All YMCA staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is a day camp, offering activities from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the YMCA's general commitment to youth development is evident. Google reviews for the Castle Hill YMCA show a rating of 4.0 stars based on 300+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not isolated. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
Who thrives here Ages 7–14
Swim 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 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
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 7–14
- 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 Swim Camp (Y Member)
- What ages does Swim Camp (Y Member) accept?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) 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 (Y Member) cost?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) publishes $400/week for the standard session. 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 Swim Camp (Y Member)'s hours?
- Swim 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 Swim Camp (Y Member)?
- Swim 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 Swim Camp (Y Member) provide lunch?
- Swim 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 Swim Camp (Y Member) compare to other aquatic camps in Bronx?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) 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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