CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp
Summer camp for children in Harlem offering academic enrichment, arts, sports, and field trips.
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Since 1896130+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer 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 community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not accredited or not found
- Established
- 1896 (130 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–13
- Address: 1724 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA
- Phone: (212) 348-2200
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp
- What ages does CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp accept?
- CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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.
- Is CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp accredited?
- CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 130 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
- Who runs CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp?
- CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 130 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 CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer 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.
- How does CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in New York?
- CAS Hope Leadership Academy Summer Camp is one of 51 community/rec center 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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