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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–13

Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps

Yonkers Parks and Recreation · ★ 4.3 (51 reviews)

The City of Yonkers offers summer day camps with various activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps website loads successfully, detailing various day camp options for children and teens. Programs include a General Recreation Camp for ages 5-12, a Sports Camp for ages 8-15, and an Arts Camp for ages 8-15, with specific dates and locations provided for each. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While specific licensing information is not provided on the site, municipal parks departments typically operate under city regulations. The Facebook page for Yonkers Parks (@YonkersParks) is linked, but an Instagram handle is not readily apparent. Google reviews for 'Yonkers Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 163 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs. The camp is clearly a municipal program, run by the city's parks department.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 285 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701
  • Phone: 914-377-6430
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps

What ages does Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps accept?
Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps 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 Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps cost?
Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps's hours?
Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps 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 Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps?
Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps 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 Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps provide lunch?
Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Summer Camps 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.

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