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NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center

Bronx · $71/week · ★ 4.4 (101 reviews)

NYC Parks offers affordable summer day camp programs for children aged 6-13 at recreation centers across the city.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/summercamp, loads successfully and is the official registration page for NYC Parks summer camps, including St. James Recreation Center. The camp is a day camp, operated by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. Social media handles for NYC Parks are @nycparks on Instagram and nycparks on Facebook. Google reviews for 'St. James Recreation Center' (the facility, not specifically the camp) show a 4.4-star rating from 169 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. The camp's cost is listed as $71.43 per week, making it a highly affordable option for families.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center 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: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 2530 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
  • Phone: (718) 367-3657
  • Cost notes: Cost for seven weeks: $500.00 for Regular Day, $575.00 for Extended Day.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center

What ages does NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center accept?
NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center 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 NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center cost?
NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center publishes $71/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 NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center's hours?
NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center?
NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center 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 NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center provide lunch?
Yes — NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center 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 NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bronx?
NYC Parks Summer Camp at St. James Recreation Center is one of 40 traditional day camp camps in Bronx 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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