Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp
Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp offers a variety of summer programs for children, focusing on physical activity, creative arts, and educational enrichment within a c...
▌ Editor's read The Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp website (ymcanyc.org/ridgewood) loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp programs. While specific Google reviews for the Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp were not readily available, the YMCA of Greater New York generally holds a strong reputation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. As a YMCA branch, it operates as a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention. The program is clearly a day camp, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts, and STEM for various age groups. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Greater New York are @ymcanyc on Instagram and YMCANYC on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 69-02 64th St, Ridgewood, NY 11385
- Phone: (212) 912-2000
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp
- What ages does Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp accept?
- Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp cost?
- Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp's hours?
- Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp?
- Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp provide lunch?
- Ridgewood YMCA 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.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp.
- Traditional Summer Camp · Ridgewood · Ages 5–9 · $471/week