YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp
A YMCA day camp in Corfu, NY, offering a variety of activities for teens.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, ymcabn.org/day-camps, loads successfully and details various day camp programs offered by YMCA Buffalo Niagara, including Camp Tahigwa. While specific information for 'Teen Camp' under Camp Tahigwa is not explicitly detailed as a separate program on this page, the site generally describes day camp activities for different age groups. The YMCA Buffalo Niagara has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about staff and program quality. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. The program type is day camp, with various age-appropriate activities. No ACA accreditation was found specifically for 'YMCA Camp Tahigwa' or 'YMCA Buffalo Niagara Day Camps' in the ACA directory.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–15
YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 13–15
- Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Address: 2432 Richley Rd, Corfu, NY 14036, USA
- Phone: (716) 592-8814
- Cost notes: YMCA members pay $290, non-members pay $348
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp
- What ages does YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp accept?
- YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp is open to children ages 13–15. 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 YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp cost?
- YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp publishes $290/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp's hours?
- YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp runs 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp?
- YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen 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 YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen 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.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Teen Camp.
- YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Leaders-In-Training (LIT) · Corfu · Ages 13–15 · $290/week
- YMCA Camp Tahigwa - Day Camp · Corfu · Ages 5–12 · $290/week