Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–15 · $946/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–15

YMCA Camp Kahagon

Harriman State Park · $946/week · ★ 3.0 (2 reviews)

A traditional YMCA day camp located in Harriman State Park, offering outdoor activities and swimming.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Kahagon Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their day camp program in Harriman State Park. The camp is operated by the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. The program is a day camp, offering activities like swimming, arts & crafts, sports, and outdoor adventures. While the specific camp, YMCA Kahagon Day Camp, does not have a distinct Google review profile, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has a 4.1-star rating from 110 reviews on Google, with reviewers often praising the variety of programs and positive impact on children. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not specify a staff-to-camper ratio or a state license number for this specific camp location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

YMCA Camp Kahagon 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–15
  • Hours: 8:00am-5:15pm
  • Address: Harriman State Park, NY, USA
  • Phone: (845) 357-3232
  • Cost notes: Member Fee: 46/session

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Kahagon

What ages does YMCA Camp Kahagon accept?
YMCA Camp Kahagon is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Kahagon cost?
YMCA Camp Kahagon publishes $946/week for the standard session. Member Fee: 46/session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Camp Kahagon's hours?
YMCA Camp Kahagon runs 8:00am-5:15pm. 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 Kahagon?
YMCA Camp Kahagon 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 Kahagon provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Kahagon 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 YMCA Camp Kahagon offer transportation?
YMCA Camp Kahagon 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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