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Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp

Manhattan · $82/week · ★ 4.1 (243 reviews)

NYC Parks offers affordable summer day camps for children aged 6-13 at recreation centers across the five boroughs.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, nycgovparks.org/reg/summercamp, loads as a legitimate page for NYC Parks summer camps, indicating it is a real camp site. The camp is operated by NYC Parks, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The program is a day camp, specifically offering an extended day option. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state license numbers, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided URL. The NYC Parks Instagram handle is @nycparks and their Facebook handle is nycparks. Google reviews for 'Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 100+ reviews, though these are for the recreation center itself and not specifically the summer camp. The website does not mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Address: 348 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
  • Phone: (212) 397-3154
  • Cost notes: Cost for seven weeks: $500.00 for Regular Day, $575.00 for Extended Day.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp

What ages does Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp accept?
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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.
How much does Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp cost?
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp publishes $82/week for the standard session. Cost for seven weeks: $500.00 for Regular Day, $575.00 for Extended Day. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp's hours?
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp runs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp?
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center 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 Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in New York?
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp is one of 40 traditional day camp 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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