Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12 · $321/week
▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

Traditional Summer Camp, La Central YMCA

The Hub · $321/week · ★ 4.4 (227 reviews)

La Central YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience in the Bronx, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through diver...

▌ Editor's read The La Central YMCA Traditional Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 4-13. The camp emphasizes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, offering activities like swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. While the specific La Central YMCA camp is not listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA of Greater New York is a large, established nonprofit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, first aid, and child abuse prevention. Google reviews for La Central YMCA show a 4.1-star rating based on 1,010 reviews, with parents generally praising the facility and programs, though some mention occasional issues with communication. The camp is part of the broader YMCA of Greater New York, which has a strong community presence and a focus on providing accessible programs.
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Traditional Summer Camp, La Central 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
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Address: 434 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455, 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, La Central YMCA

What ages does Traditional Summer Camp, La Central YMCA accept?
Traditional Summer Camp, La Central 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, La Central YMCA cost?
Traditional Summer Camp, La Central YMCA publishes $321/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, La Central YMCA's hours?
Traditional Summer Camp, La Central 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, La Central YMCA?
Traditional Summer Camp, La Central 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, La Central YMCA provide lunch?
Traditional Summer Camp, La Central 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, La Central YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bronx?
Traditional Summer Camp, La Central 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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