Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–13 · $82/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–13

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day

Multiple locations across all five boroughs · $82/week · ★ 4.5 (237 reviews)

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp offers an affordable, traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-13 across various NYC parks, focusing on sports, games, a...

▌ Editor's read The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp is a day camp program operated by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, catering to children aged 6-13. The website, nycgovparks.org/reg/summercamp, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program, including activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events. The camp is not ACA accredited. The website states that all staff are fingerprinted and undergo background checks, and are trained in CPR, First Aid, and activity leadership, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is offered at a very affordable rate of $82.14 per week for the extended day option. Google reviews for 'NYC Parks Summer Day Camp' generally show a 3.8-4.0 star rating across various locations, with parents often praising the affordability and variety of activities, though some mention large group sizes. Social media handles for NYC Parks are @nycparks on Instagram and nycparks on Facebook, which regularly feature camp-related content.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day 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: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065
  • Phone: (212) 639-9675
  • Cost notes: USD. NYC Parks Department.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day

What ages does NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day accept?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day 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 - Extended Day cost?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day publishes $82/week for the standard session. USD. NYC Parks Department. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day's hours?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 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 - Extended Day?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day 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 - Extended Day provide lunch?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day 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 - Extended Day compare to other traditional day camp camps in New York?
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp - Extended Day 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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