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Camp Panawok

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A traditional day camp in White Plains, NY, offering various recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of White Plains Recreation & Parks Department website, which lists 'Camp Panawok' as one of its summer camp offerings. The site indicates it is a day camp for children. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Camp Panawok' or 'City of White Plains Recreation & Parks'. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. The City of White Plains Recreation & Parks Department has a Facebook page (CityofWhitePlainsRecreationandParks) but no Instagram handle was readily found. Google reviews for 'City of White Plains Recreation & Parks' show a 4.2-star rating from 106 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs, but no specific reviews for Camp Panawok itself. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Camp Panawok 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: 5–13
  • Hours: "8:30 AM - 3:00 PM"
  • Address: Gillie Park, 80 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY 10605
  • Phone: 914-422-1336
  • 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 Panawok

What ages does Camp Panawok accept?
Camp Panawok is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Camp Panawok cost?
Camp Panawok 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 Panawok's hours?
Camp Panawok runs "8:30 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 Camp Panawok?
Camp Panawok 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 Panawok provide lunch?
Camp Panawok 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 Panawok compare to other traditional day camp camps in White Plains?
Camp Panawok 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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