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PAL Summer Day Camp

Various locations in NYC · ★ 4.5 (11 reviews)

PAL Summer Day Camp offers free summer programming for children aged 6-13 across various New York City locations, focusing on recreation, education, and pers...

▌ Editor's read The PAL Summer Day Camp website (palnyc.org/summer-camp) loads successfully and provides information about their free summer programming for children aged 6-13. The program is offered at multiple locations across New York City, including community centers and public schools. The camp is run by the Police Athletic League (PAL), a non-profit organization. The website mentions activities such as arts & crafts, sports, educational trips, and swimming. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for 'PAL NYC' generally show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on children and community involvement. Social media handles found are @pal_nyc on Instagram and PALNYC on Facebook. The site does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks, nor does it provide state license numbers.
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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
  • Phone: (212) 477-9450
  • Cost notes: USD, Free

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.
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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