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Summer Wonder

Upper East Side · $425/week · ★ 4.2 (29 reviews)

Camp Chaverim, run by Temple Israel of the City of New York, offers a Jewish-themed day camp experience for children aged 2-5, focusing on play-based learnin...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Chaverim (tinyc.org/campchaverim/) loads successfully and provides information about their summer day camp program. The camp is operated by Temple Israel of the City of New York, indicating a religious (Jewish) affiliation and owner type. It caters to children aged 2-5 years old, offering a play-based curriculum with weekly themes, water play, and special events. The program is explicitly a day camp. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a state license number provided. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Social media handles found are @tinyc_nyc for Instagram and tinyc.nyc for Facebook, which are associated with the Temple Israel Nursery School, under which Camp Chaverim operates. Google reviews for 'Temple Israel Nursery School' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the nurturing environment and dedicated staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 1–2

Summer Wonder is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. religious programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 1–2
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Address: 12 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128
  • Cost notes: Session 1: $1,700, Session 2: $1,700, Both: $3,200 (Non-Member)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Wonder

What ages does Summer Wonder accept?
Summer Wonder is open to children ages 1–2. 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 Summer Wonder cost?
Summer Wonder publishes $425/week for the standard session. Session 1: $1,700, Session 2: $1,700, Both: $3,200 (Non-Member) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Wonder's hours?
Summer Wonder runs 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Wonder?
Summer Wonder is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Wonder provide lunch?
Summer Wonder 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 Summer Wonder compare to other religious camps in New York?
Summer Wonder is one of 8 religious 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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