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Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp

Brooklyn · ★ 4.9 (73 reviews)

Summer camp offering African and diaspora dance, drumming, and creative arts for children ages 5-12.

▌ Editor's read The Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp program for children aged 3-12. The camp focuses on African and diaspora dance, drumming, and creative arts, with weekly themes. Cumbe Dance is a non-profit organization, as indicated on their 'About Us' page, which also mentions Jimena Martinez as the founder and Executive Director. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it does state that 'all staff are trained in CPR and First Aid.' Google reviews for 'Cumbe Dance' (the parent organization) show a strong 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and positive atmosphere. Social media handles @cumbedance for Instagram and 'cumbedance' for Facebook are active and showcase camp activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp 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 language/cultural 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: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1368 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
  • Phone: (718) 935-9700
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Pricing not confirmed for 2026.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp

What ages does Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp accept?
Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp cost?
Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Pricing not confirmed for 2026. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp's hours?
Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp?
Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp 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 Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp provide lunch?
Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp 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 Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in Brooklyn?
Cumbe Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp is one of 7 language/cultural 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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