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Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

Brooklyn · $82/week · ★ 4.6 (138 reviews)

Extended day summer camp at Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center for children ages 6-13.

▌ Editor's read The NYC Parks website loads successfully and provides information about summer camps, including the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp. This camp is a day program for children aged 6-13, with an extended day option, and is operated by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The website states that 'All NYC Parks staff who work with children are required to undergo a background check,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for the 'Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day' were not readily available, the broader NYC Parks camps generally receive positive feedback for accessibility and variety of activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. Social media handles for NYC Parks are @nycparks on Instagram and 'nycparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer 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 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Address: Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, 1760 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
  • Phone: 718-965-6500
  • Cost notes: Cost for seven weeks: $500.00 for Regular Day, $575.00 for Extended Day.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

What ages does Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day accept?
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer 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 Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day cost?
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day publishes $82/week for the standard session. Cost for seven weeks: $500.00 for Regular Day, $575.00 for Extended Day. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day's hours?
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day runs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day?
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer 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 Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day provide lunch?
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer 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 Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day compare to other traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn?
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day is one of 40 traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn 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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