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Teen Camp

Castle Hill · $386/week · ★ 4.2 (237 reviews)

The Castle Hill YMCA Teen Camp offers Bronx youth ages 12-16 a summer day camp experience focused on personal growth, community engagement, and skill develop...

▌ Editor's read The Castle Hill YMCA Teen Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for ages 12-16. The YMCA of Greater New York, the parent organization, is a well-established nonprofit. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, and the camp focuses on activities like swimming, sports, arts, and field trips. While the specific Teen Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. Google reviews for the Castle Hill YMCA show a rating of 4.1 stars based on 222 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs for children. No specific state license number for the camp was found on the website. 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 12–14

Teen Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 2 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Y Member: $342.50/week. Financial aid available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teen Camp

What ages does Teen Camp accept?
Teen Camp is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Teen Camp cost?
Teen Camp publishes $386/week for the standard session. USD. Y Member: $342.50/week. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Teen Camp's hours?
Teen 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 Teen Camp?
Teen 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 Teen Camp provide lunch?
Teen 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 Teen Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bronx?
Teen Camp is one of 23 traditional day camp 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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