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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–13

J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp

Manhattan · $71/week

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 serves as a general registration portal for NYC Parks summer camps, including the J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp. This camp is operated by municipal parks, specifically the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. The program type is clearly a day camp, offering activities like sports, arts and crafts, and games. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation for this particular camp, nor is a state license number readily available on the general registration page. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks. Google reviews for 'J. Hood Wright Recreation Center' generally reflect the facility itself, with a rating of 4.3 stars from 186 reviews, but specific camp reviews are not easily found. Social media handles for NYC Parks are @nycparks on Instagram and 'nycparks' on Facebook. The camp's cost is listed as $71.43 per week, indicating an affordable option for 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: 9 a.m. - 5 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 $71/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 9 a.m. - 5 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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