Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp offers an affordable extended day summer camp program for children in New York City, focusing on recreational activ...
▌ 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 extended hours. While specific details for 'Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp' are not directly on the main registration page, the site outlines general NYC Parks summer camp offerings, which include recreational activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the general registration page. Google reviews for 'Hunts Point Recreation Center' show a 4.1-star rating from 106 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and community programs. The NYC Parks Instagram handle is @nycparks and their Facebook handle is nycparks. The website does not explicitly state background check policies for staff on the general camp page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–13
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day 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 community/rec center 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–13
- Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Address: 765 Manida St, Bronx, NY 10474
- Phone: (718) 860-0770
- Cost notes: Cost for seven weeks of Extended Day camp.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day
- What ages does Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day accept?
- Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day 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 Summer Camp Extended Day cost?
- Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day publishes $82/week for the standard session. Cost for seven weeks of Extended Day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day's hours?
- Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day 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 Summer Camp Extended Day?
- Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day 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 Summer Camp Extended Day provide lunch?
- Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day 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 Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day compare to other community/rec center camps in Bronx?
- Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Summer Camp Extended Day is one of 51 community/rec center 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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