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Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA

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

The Castle Hill YMCA Teen Camp offers Bronx teens a summer of engaging activities, field trips, and leadership development within a supportive community envi...

▌ Editor's read The Castle Hill YMCA Teen Camp is a day camp program for teens in the Bronx, offered by the YMCA of Greater New York. The website details a program focused on leadership development, community service, and field trips, with activities like swimming, sports, and arts. The YMCA of Greater New York has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,100 reviews, with many reviews praising the organization's community impact and diverse program offerings. While the specific Castle Hill Teen Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The camp is run by a nonprofit organization, providing a structured and mission-driven environment for participants.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA 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: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Address: 2 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, USA
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA

What ages does Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA accept?
Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA 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, Castle Hill YMCA cost?
Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA publishes $386/week for the standard session. YMCA member/non-member pricing Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA's hours?
Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA runs 9:00am-5:00pm. 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, Castle Hill YMCA?
Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA 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, Castle Hill YMCA provide lunch?
Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA 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, Castle Hill YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bronx?
Teen Camp, Castle Hill YMCA 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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