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PAL NYC Summer Day Camp

Various locations in all five boroughs · ★ 4.0 (7 reviews)

PAL NYC offers a variety of summer day camps across New York City for children and teens, focusing on recreation and

▌ Editor's read The PAL NYC Summer Day Camp website (palnyc.org/summer-camp) loads successfully and provides details about their free summer day camp program for children aged 5-13. The program runs from July 1st to August 16th, 2024, at various locations throughout NYC. The camp offers a diverse curriculum including STEM, arts & crafts, sports, and educational trips. PAL (Police Athletic League) is a nonprofit organization, indicating a community-focused owner type. While the website mentions staff, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'PAL NYC' generally show a positive sentiment, with a 4.6-star rating from 100+ reviews, often praising their community involvement and positive impact on youth. Social media handles found are @pal_nyc on Instagram and PALNYC on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–16

PAL NYC 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 specialty 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–16
  • Hours: 8am to 6pm
  • Address: Police Athletic League, 34 1/2 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003
  • Phone: 212-477-9450
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free of charge

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PAL NYC Summer Day Camp

What ages does PAL NYC Summer Day Camp accept?
PAL NYC Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 6–16. 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 PAL NYC Summer Day Camp cost?
PAL NYC Summer Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free of charge Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are PAL NYC Summer Day Camp's hours?
PAL NYC Summer Day Camp runs 8am to 6pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs PAL NYC Summer Day Camp?
PAL NYC Summer Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does PAL NYC Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — PAL NYC Summer Day 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 PAL NYC Summer Day Camp compare to other specialty camps in New York?
PAL NYC Summer Day Camp is one of 27 specialty 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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