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The Park Slope Day Camp

Park Slope · $970/week · ★ 4.1 (8 reviews)

The Park Slope Day Camp offers a variety of themed day camp programs for children in Brooklyn, focusing on fun,...

▌ Editor's read The Park Slope Day Camp website loads successfully and presents a professional image. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Frank Cesarano, and is licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services under license number 30043. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 176 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's development. The camp offers various programs including traditional day camp, specialty camps like Circus Arts and Soccer, and travel camps for older campers, serving children from Pre-K to 10th grade. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @parkslope_daycamp and a Facebook page 'parkslope.daycamp'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4–15

The Park Slope Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–15
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 694 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
  • Phone: (718) 788-7732
  • Cost notes: Prices vary based on the number of weeks. $970 for one week, with discounts for multiple weeks. Sibling discounts available.

↗ What parents like

  • Multiple locations in Brooklyn
  • Variety of themed camps
  • Flexible weekly registration

↘ Watch for

  • No email address listed
  • Website can be hard to navigate

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Park Slope Day Camp

What ages does The Park Slope Day Camp accept?
The Park Slope Day Camp is open to children ages 4–15. 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 The Park Slope Day Camp cost?
The Park Slope Day Camp publishes $970/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Park Slope Day Camp's hours?
The Park Slope Day Camp runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is The Park Slope Day Camp accredited?
Yes — The Park Slope Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs The Park Slope Day Camp?
The Park Slope Day Camp is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Park Slope Day Camp provide lunch?
The Park Slope Day 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.
Does The Park Slope Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — The Park Slope Day Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does The Park Slope Day Camp offer transportation?
The Park Slope Day Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does The Park Slope Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn?
The Park Slope Day 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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