What ages does NYC Parks Summer Day Camp accept?

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp 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 Day Camp cost?

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Costs vary by program type (Regular Day/Extended Day) and duration. See individual camp listings for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are NYC Parks Summer Day Camp's hours?

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp runs Varies (Regular Day: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Extended Day: 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 NYC Parks Summer Day Camp?

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp 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 Day Camp provide lunch?

NYC Parks 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–13

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp

Various locations across Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island · ★ 4.2 (17 reviews)

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp offers free, supervised summer activities for children aged 6-13 across various park locations in New York City.

▌ Editor's read The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their free day camp program for children aged 6-13. The program is run by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website states that staff undergo background checks, and the program includes activities like arts and crafts, sports, and educational games. While not ACA accredited, the camp is a government-run initiative. Google reviews for 'NYC Parks Summer Day Camp' are not specific to a single camp location, but the NYC Parks overall entity has a 4.6-star rating from over 10,000 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @nycparks on Instagram and 'nycparks' on Facebook, which are for the overarching department. The program is explicitly a day camp, with no overnight options.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp 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: Varies (Regular Day: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Extended Day: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Address: Olmsted Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
Phone: (718) 760-6969
Cost notes: Costs vary by program type (Regular Day/Extended Day) and duration. See individual camp listings for details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYC Parks Summer Day Camp

What ages does NYC Parks Summer Day Camp accept?: NYC Parks Summer Day Camp 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 Day Camp cost?: NYC Parks Summer Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Costs vary by program type (Regular Day/Extended Day) and duration. See individual camp listings for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are NYC Parks Summer Day Camp's hours?: NYC Parks Summer Day Camp runs Varies (Regular Day: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Extended Day: 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 NYC Parks Summer Day Camp?: NYC Parks Summer Day Camp 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 Day Camp provide lunch?: NYC Parks 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.

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