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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–5

Kinder Camp (Community)

Brooklyn · $428/week · ★ 3.7 (249 reviews)

Kinder Camp at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 3-5, focusing on social-emotional development and physi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the camps page for the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA, which includes information about Kinder Camp for ages 3-5. The YMCA of Greater New York is a non-profit organization. While the specific Kinder Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as a larger entity often adheres to high standards. The website mentions that 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, running from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with activities like swimming, arts & crafts, and outdoor play. Google reviews for the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA show a rating of 4.1 stars from 300+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for Kinder Camp are not readily available. The camp emphasizes social-emotional development, physical activity, and cognitive growth. Social media handles for the YMCA of Greater New York are @ymcanyc on Instagram and YMCAofGreaterNewYork on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

Kinder Camp (Community) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 4–5
  • Hours: 9 am-5 pm
  • Address: 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
  • Cost notes: Cost per two week session: Y Member: $771, Community: $856

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kinder Camp (Community)

What ages does Kinder Camp (Community) accept?
Kinder Camp (Community) is open to children ages 4–5. 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 Kinder Camp (Community) cost?
Kinder Camp (Community) publishes $428/week for the standard session. Cost per two week session: Y Member: $771, Community: $856 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Kinder Camp (Community)'s hours?
Kinder 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 Kinder Camp (Community)?
Kinder 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 Kinder Camp (Community) provide lunch?
Kinder 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 Kinder Camp (Community) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn?
Kinder Camp (Community) is one of 16 traditional day camp 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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