Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–14 · $815/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–14

Packer Summer Camp

Brooklyn Heights · $815/week

Packer Summer Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 4-13 on the campus of the Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn Heights.

▌ Editor's read The Packer Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 4-13, utilizing the facilities of the Packer Collegiate Institute. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The Packer Collegiate Institute, which operates the camp, is a private school founded in 1845. The camp's program includes swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events, with weekly themes. While the website mentions a dedicated and experienced staff, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. Google reviews for 'Packer Collegiate Institute' show a 4.5-star rating from 104 reviews, with general positive comments about the school environment, but no specific reviews for the summer camp itself. Social media handles for the school are @packercollegiate on Instagram and PackerCollegiateInstitute on Facebook, which are linked from the camp's page.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–14

Packer 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–14
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 170 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
  • Cost notes: $815/week, with a discount for the week of June 15th ($660).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Packer Summer Camp

What ages does Packer Summer Camp accept?
Packer Summer Camp is open to children ages 4–14. 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 Packer Summer Camp cost?
Packer Summer Camp publishes $815/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Packer Summer Camp's hours?
Packer Summer Camp runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Packer Summer Camp?
Packer Summer Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Packer Summer Camp provide lunch?
Packer 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 Packer Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn?
Packer Summer Camp 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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