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Mini Trippers

Upper East Side · $1,100/week · ★ 4.2 (29 reviews)

Camp Chaverim, part of Temple Israel of the City of New York, offers a Jewish-themed day camp experience for children aged 2-5, focusing on play-based learni...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Chaverim (tinyc.org/campchaverim/) loads successfully and provides information about the camp. It is a day camp for children aged 2-5, operating from June 17th to August 9th, 2024. The camp is an extension of Temple Israel of the City of New York, indicating a religious (Jewish) affiliation and owner type. The program focuses on play-based learning, water play, music, art, and Shabbat celebrations. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Temple Israel of the City of New York' show a 4.8-star rating from 100 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the welcoming community and educational programs. Social media handles found are @tinyc_nyc on Instagram and tinyc.nyc on Facebook, both associated with the Temple Israel Nursery School, which runs the camp.
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Who thrives here Age 4

Mini Trippers is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. religious programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 4–4
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Address: 12 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Mini Trippers

What ages does Mini Trippers accept?
Mini Trippers is open to children age 4. 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 Mini Trippers cost?
Mini Trippers publishes $1,100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Mini Trippers's hours?
Mini Trippers runs 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Mini Trippers?
Mini Trippers is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Mini Trippers provide lunch?
Mini Trippers 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 Mini Trippers compare to other religious camps in New York?
Mini Trippers is one of 8 religious 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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