Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member)
The Castle Hill YMCA Traditional Summer Camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children in the ...
▌ Editor's read The Castle Hill YMCA Traditional Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp programs. The camp is run by the YMCA of Greater New York, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The program is a day camp offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. Google reviews for the Castle Hill YMCA show a rating of 4.1 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the YMCA of Greater New York are @ymcanyc on Instagram and ymcanyc on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member) 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
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 (Y Member)
- What ages does Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member) accept?
- Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member) 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 (Y Member) cost?
- Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member) publishes $343/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 (Y Member)'s hours?
- Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member) 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 (Y Member)?
- Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member) 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 (Y Member) provide lunch?
- Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member) 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 (Y Member) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bronx?
- Traditional Summer Camp (Y Member) 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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