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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12

Camp Chickadee

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City of White Plains summer day camp for children, offering various recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of White Plains Recreation & Parks Department website, which lists 'Camp Chickadee' as one of its summer camp offerings. The camp is a day camp, as indicated by its description on the department's page. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation for Camp Chickadee on the ACA website. The website does not provide details on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Camp Chickadee White Plains' are limited, but the City of White Plains Recreation & Parks Department generally has positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.2 stars from 10 reviews. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks department. Social media links on the City of White Plains website include a Facebook page: CityofWhitePlains.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Chickadee 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: "8:15 AM - 2:45 PM"
  • Address: 255 Main St, White Plains, NY 10601
  • Phone: (914) 422-1339
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. "Price to be confirmed"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Chickadee

What ages does Camp Chickadee accept?
Camp Chickadee 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 Camp Chickadee cost?
Camp Chickadee doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. "Price to be confirmed" Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Chickadee's hours?
Camp Chickadee runs "8:15 AM - 2:45 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Chickadee?
Camp Chickadee 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 Camp Chickadee provide lunch?
Camp Chickadee 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 Camp Chickadee compare to other traditional day camp camps in White Plains?
Camp Chickadee is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in White Plains 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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