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Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA

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

The Castle Hill YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for children in the Bronx, focusing on activities like swimming, sports, arts, and educational ...

▌ Editor's read The Castle Hill YMCA Traditional Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children. The YMCA of Greater New York, which operates this camp, states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The camp offers activities such as swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and educational components. While the specific Castle Hill YMCA camp is not listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA as an organization is a well-established non-profit. Google reviews for the Castle Hill YMCA location show a 4.1-star rating based on 2,200 reviews, with general themes praising the facilities and programs. The website does not provide a specific staff-to-camper ratio or the exact number of years this particular camp has been operating. 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 6–12

Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: 6–12
  • 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA

What ages does Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA accept?
Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA cost?
Traditional Summer 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA's hours?
Traditional Summer 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA?
Traditional Summer 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA provide lunch?
Traditional Summer 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Castle Hill YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bronx?
Traditional Summer 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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