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Camp Chaverim

Upper East Side · ★ 4.2 (29 reviews)

Camp Chaverim is a day camp in New York City offering a Jewish-themed summer experience for children, focusing on community, learning, and fun activities.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Chaverim loads successfully and provides information about their day camp program. It is part of the TINY Camps organization, which is affiliated with Temple Israel of the City of New York, indicating a religious (Jewish) affiliation and owner type. The camp offers a variety of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, and weekly trips to places like museums and parks. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'TINY Camps' (the overarching organization) show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the caring staff and engaging activities. The camp operates as a day camp, serving children in New York City.
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Who thrives here Ages 1–5

Camp Chaverim is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. religious programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 1–5
  • Address: 12 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Chaverim

What ages does Camp Chaverim accept?
Camp Chaverim is open to children ages 1–5. 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.
Who runs Camp Chaverim?
Camp Chaverim is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Chaverim provide lunch?
Camp Chaverim 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 Camp Chaverim compare to other religious camps in New York?
Camp Chaverim is one of 8 religious camps in New York 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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