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Morry's Camp

Morry's Camp

A tuition-free, year-round youth development organization with a summer camp for children from under-resourced...

▌ Editor's read Morry's Camp, operated by Project Morry, is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2024. It is licensed by the New York State Department of Health under permit #3585. The camp has been operating for 60 years, founded by Morry Stein, and serves underserved youth from New York City with a tuition-free model. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Google reviews for 'Project Morry' show a 4.9-star rating from 40 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on campers' lives and the dedicated staff. The program focuses on youth development through a variety of activities and a supportive community.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 9–18

Morry's 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 adventure program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 9–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 950 Project Morry Rd, Glen Spey, NY 12737, USA
  • Phone: (914) 592-3055
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Project Morry is a year-round youth development organization for children from under-resourced communities. The summer camp is part of this program and there is no cost to families.

↗ What parents like

  • Tuition-free for families
  • Year-round youth development

↘ Watch for

  • For under-resourced communities only

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Morry's Camp

What ages does Morry's Camp accept?
Morry's Camp is open to children ages 9–18. 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 Morry's Camp cost?
Morry's Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Project Morry is a year-round youth development organization for children from under-resourced communities. The summer camp is part of this program and there is no cost to families. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Morry's Camp's hours?
Morry's Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Morry's Camp accredited?
Yes — Morry's Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Morry's Camp?
Morry's Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 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 Morry's Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Morry's Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Morry's Camp offer transportation?
Morry's 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.

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