Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–13 · $71/week
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NYC Parks Summer Day Camp

Various NYC Parks Recreation Centers · $71/week · ★ 4.3 (1228 reviews)

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp offers affordable, supervised summer activities for children aged 6-13 at various recreation centers across New York City.

▌ Editor's read The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp program for children aged 6-13. The camp is run by NYC Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The cost is listed as $75 per week, making it a very affordable option. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program emphasizes supervised activities. Google reviews for 'NYC Parks Summer Day Camp' are varied due to the numerous locations, but general sentiment for NYC Parks recreation centers often highlights affordability and accessibility, with some occasional concerns about facility maintenance. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for NYC Parks are @nycparks on Instagram and nycparks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

NYC Parks Summer Day 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
  • Phone: (212) 639-9675
  • Cost notes: USD. Regular Day Camp: $500 for seven weeks. Extended Day Camp: $575 for seven weeks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYC Parks Summer Day Camp

What ages does NYC Parks Summer Day Camp accept?
NYC Parks Summer Day 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 NYC Parks Summer Day Camp cost?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp publishes $71/week for the standard session. USD. Regular Day Camp: $500 for seven weeks. Extended Day Camp: $575 for seven weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are NYC Parks Summer Day Camp's hours?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs NYC Parks Summer Day Camp?
NYC Parks Summer Day 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 NYC Parks Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp 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 NYC Parks Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in New York?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp is one of 51 community/rec center 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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