Day Trippers
Camp Chaverim, operated by The Intergenerational Nurturing Youth (TINY) Camps, offers a Jewish day camp experience for children in New York City.
▌ Editor's read The website https://tinyc.org/campchaverim/ loads successfully, presenting Camp Chaverim as a Jewish day camp for children in New York City. The camp is part of The Intergenerational Nurturing Youth (TINY) Camps, indicating a religious affiliation. The program offers a range of activities including sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and weekly trips. The site does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no information regarding background checks for staff. Social media handles found are @tinycamps on Instagram and 'tinycamps' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'TINY Camps' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the caring staff and engaging activities. The camp's focus on Jewish values and community building is a prominent feature.
Who thrives here Age 5
Day Trippers 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
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 5–5
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 12 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Day Trippers
- What ages does Day Trippers accept?
- Day Trippers is open to children age 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.
- How much does Day Trippers cost?
- Day Trippers publishes $1,275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Day Trippers's hours?
- Day Trippers runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Day Trippers?
- Day Trippers 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 Day Trippers provide lunch?
- Day Trippers 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 Day Trippers compare to other religious camps in New York?
- Day Trippers 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.
Planning guides
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