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Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA

Coney Island · $321/week · ★ 3.8 (291 reviews)

The Coney Island YMCA Traditional Summer Camp offers a classic day camp experience for children aged 4-13, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal growth t...

▌ Editor's read The Coney Island YMCA Traditional Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 4-13, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The YMCA of Greater New York has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,029 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and diverse program offerings. While the specific Coney Island camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA organization generally adheres to high standards. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. 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 6–12

Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Address: 2980 West 29th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA

What ages does Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA accept?
Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA cost?
Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA publishes $321/week for the standard session. YMCA member/non-member pricing Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA's hours?
Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA runs 9:00am-5:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA?
Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA provide lunch?
Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn?
Traditional Summer Camp, Coney Island YMCA 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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