Traditional Summer Camp
The Ridgewood YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 4-13, focusing on activities like swimming, sports, arts, and educational enric...
▌ Editor's read The Ridgewood YMCA's Traditional Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 4-13, offering weekly sessions from July 1 to August 23, 2024. The camp provides activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and educational enrichment, with a focus on building self-esteem and character. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The Ridgewood YMCA has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and programs. The camp is part of the YMCA of Greater New York, a large nonprofit organization. While the specific camp is not listed on the ACA website, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards for youth programming. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Greater New York are @ymcanyc on Instagram and YMCAofGreaterNewYork on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–9
Traditional Summer Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–9
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 69-02 64th Street, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Y Member: $428/week. Financial aid available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Traditional Summer Camp
- What ages does Traditional Summer Camp accept?
- Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–9. 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 Traditional Summer Camp cost?
- Traditional Summer Camp publishes $471/week for the standard session. USD. Y Member: $428/week. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Traditional Summer Camp's hours?
- Traditional Summer Camp runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Traditional Summer Camp?
- Traditional Summer 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 Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Traditional Summer 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Traditional Summer Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Traditional Summer Camp.
- Ridgewood YMCA Day Camp · Ages 5–12