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Big Messy Art Camp (Community)

Brooklyn · $443/week · ★ 3.7 (249 reviews)

Big Messy Art Camp at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA offers a creative day camp experience for children aged 5-13, focusing on various art forms and messy fun.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA's camps page, which lists 'Big Messy Art Camp' as one of their offerings. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-13, running from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a focus on art, creativity, and fun. The YMCA of Greater New York is a non-profit organization. The website states, 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' demonstrating a commitment to child safety. While specific reviews for 'Big Messy Art Camp' were not found, the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA has a Google review rating of 4.2 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about its community programs and facilities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. 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 5–7

Big Messy Art Camp (Community) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. arts content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: Arts
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 9 am-5 pm
  • Address: 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
  • Cost notes: Cost per two week session: Y Member: $799, Community: $885

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Big Messy Art Camp (Community)

What ages does Big Messy Art Camp (Community) accept?
Big Messy Art Camp (Community) is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Big Messy Art Camp (Community) cost?
Big Messy Art Camp (Community) publishes $443/week for the standard session. That sits 33% below the $665 median for arts camps in Brooklyn, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Cost per two week session: Y Member: $799, Community: $885 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Big Messy Art Camp (Community)'s hours?
Big Messy Art 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 Big Messy Art Camp (Community)?
Big Messy Art 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 Big Messy Art Camp (Community) provide lunch?
Big Messy Art 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 Big Messy Art Camp (Community) compare to other arts camps in Brooklyn?
Big Messy Art Camp (Community) is one of 13 arts camps in Brooklyn 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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