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PAL Summer Day Camp

New York City · ★ 4.5 (11 reviews)

PAL Summer Day Camp offers free summer programming for children aged 5-13 at various Police Athletic League centers across New York City.

▌ Editor's read The PAL Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and describes a free summer program for children aged 5-13 at Police Athletic League centers throughout New York City. The program runs from July 1 to August 16, 2024, offering recreational, educational, and cultural activities. The camp is operated by the Police Athletic League (PAL), a nonprofit organization. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is PAL Summer Day Camp listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Police Athletic League (PAL) New York' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with comments often praising the positive impact on children and community involvement. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff. Social media handles found on the site are @pal_nyc for Instagram and PALNYC for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

PAL Summer Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 34 1/2 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003
  • Cost notes: Free of charge

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PAL Summer Day Camp

What ages does PAL Summer Day Camp accept?
PAL Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 PAL Summer Day Camp cost?
PAL 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 Summer Day Camp's hours?
PAL Summer Day Camp 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 PAL Summer Day Camp?
PAL 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 Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
PAL 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 PAL Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in New York?
PAL Summer Day Camp 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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