Traditional Summer Camp
The Broadway YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience in Staten Island, focusing on activities like swimming, sports, arts, and educational enrichment f...
▌ Editor's read The Broadway YMCA's Traditional Summer Camp in Staten Island offers a day camp experience for children, with activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and educational components. The camp is part of the YMCA of Greater New York, a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention, and participate in ongoing professional development. While the specific camp is not listed on the ACA directory, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. Google reviews for the Broadway YMCA show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 239 reviews, with parents frequently praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. The camp emphasizes a safe and inclusive environment for youth development.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Traditional Summer 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 651 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310, 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 6–12. 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 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 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 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
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- 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.
- CAS Morris I.S. 61 Summer Camp · 445 CASTLETON AVE, STATEN ISLAND · Ages 5–13
- Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp · 304 Prospect Ave New Brighton, Staten Island · Ages 6–18
- New Country Pride Camp · Staten Island · Ages 5–15 · $650/week