Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp
NYC Parks offers affordable summer day camps for children aged 6-13 at recreation centers across the city.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the NYC Parks Summer Camp registration page, confirming it is a municipal program. While 'Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp' is not explicitly detailed on this general registration page, it falls under the umbrella of NYC Parks summer camps. The program type is clearly 'day' camp. The owner type is 'municipal-parks'. Social media handles for NYC Parks are @nycparks on Instagram and 'nycparks' on Facebook. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios on the general registration page. The cost of $71.43 per week is exceptionally low, indicating a strong commitment to affordability and community access. Google reviews for 'NYC Parks Summer Camps' are generally positive, with a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the accessibility and variety of activities.
Who thrives here Ages 6–13
Jennifer's Playground Field House 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 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: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Address: 430 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310, USA
- Phone: (718) 816-5452
- Cost notes: Cost for seven weeks of Regular Day camp.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp
- What ages does Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp accept?
- Jennifer's Playground Field House 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 Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp cost?
- Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp publishes $71/week for the standard session. Cost for seven weeks of Regular Day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp's hours?
- Jennifer's Playground Field House 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 Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp?
- Jennifer's Playground Field House 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 Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Jennifer's Playground Field House 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 Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Staten Island?
- Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp is one of 51 community/rec center camps in Staten Island 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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