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Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp

Bronx · $82/week · ★ 4.0 (86 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/summercamp, loads as the official NYC Parks Summer Camp registration page, confirming it is a real camp website. The camp is operated by NYC Parks, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The program is a day camp, offering an extended day option for children aged 6-13. The website mentions that all NYC Parks staff undergo background checks and fingerprinting, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for 'Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day' were not readily available, NYC Parks generally has a positive public perception for its community programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The weekly cost of $82.14 is exceptionally low, making it a highly accessible option for families in New York City.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Hunts Point 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: 765 Hunts Point Ave, Bronx, NY 10474, USA
  • Phone: (718) 842-5000
  • 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 Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp

What ages does Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp accept?
Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp cost?
Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp's hours?
Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp?
Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bronx?
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp is one of 40 traditional day camp camps in Bronx 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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