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Traditional Summer Camp (Community)

Bronx · $386/week · ★ 4.2 (21 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the Castle Hill YMCA's camps page, which details their Traditional Summer Camp. This is a day camp program for children aged 4-13, offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and educational enrichment. The camp is operated by the YMCA of Greater New York, a non-profit organization. While the specific camp is not listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA of Greater New York generally emphasizes safety, and their website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid.' Google reviews for the Castle Hill YMCA average 4.2 stars from 293 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and staff. The camp's social media presence is through the main YMCA of Greater New York accounts, @ymcanyc on Instagram and 'ymcanyc' on Facebook. The website provides clear information on registration, financial aid, and daily schedules.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 am-5 pm
  • Address: 2 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
  • Cost notes: Cost per two week session: Y Member: $685, Community: $771

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Traditional Summer Camp (Community)

What ages does Traditional Summer Camp (Community) accept?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 (Community) cost?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) publishes $386/week for the standard session. Cost per two week session: Y Member: $685, Community: $771 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Traditional Summer Camp (Community)'s hours?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 Traditional Summer Camp (Community)?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 (Community) provide lunch?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 (Community) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bronx?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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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