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Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

Queens · $82/week · ★ 4.3 (183 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/summercamp, loads successfully and is the official New York City Department of Parks & Recreation summer camp registration page. This indicates that Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day is part of a larger municipal parks program. The camp is a day camp, as evidenced by its listing under 'Summer Camp' and the 'Extended Day' designation. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the NYC Parks website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp or the broader NYC Parks summer camp program. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Sorrentino Recreation Center' (not specifically the summer camp) show a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs. Social media handles for NYC Parks are @nycparks on Instagram and 'nycparks' on Facebook. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks department.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Sorrentino 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: Sorrentino Recreation Center, 18-48 Cornaga Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, USA
  • Phone: 718-471-4818
  • 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 Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

What ages does Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day accept?
Sorrentino 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 Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day cost?
Sorrentino 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 Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day's hours?
Sorrentino 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 Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day?
Sorrentino 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 Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day provide lunch?
Sorrentino 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 Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day compare to other traditional day camp camps in Far Rockaway?
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day is one of 40 traditional day camp camps in Far Rockaway 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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