Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–13 · $82/week
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J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp

Manhattan · $82/week · ★ 4.4 (30 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/summercamp, loads successfully and is the official registration portal for NYC Parks summer camps, including the J. Hood Wright Recreation Center program. The camp is a day program, run by the municipal parks department, making its owner type 'municipal-parks'. The website states that 'All NYC Parks staff are fingerprinted and background checked, and receive extensive training in safety, activity planning, and CPR/First Aid.' This confirms the presence of background checks. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation or specific state license numbers on the site. Google reviews for 'J. Hood Wright Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 167 reviews, with many praising the facilities and community programs. Social media handles for NYC Parks are @nycparks on Instagram and 'nycparks' on Facebook. The camp's affordability at $82.14 per week is a significant strength, making it accessible to a wide range of families.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

J. Hood Wright 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: 351 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033, USA
  • Phone: (212) 927-1526
  • 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 J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp

What ages does J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp accept?
J. Hood Wright 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 J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp cost?
J. Hood Wright 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 J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp's hours?
J. Hood Wright 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 J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp?
J. Hood Wright 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 J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — J. Hood Wright 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 J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in New York?
J. Hood Wright 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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