program_name: Camp Pride
Camp Pride is a free summer day camp offered by the City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation for children aged 5-13.
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation, which lists several summer camps, including Camp Pride. Camp Pride is a free day camp for Yonkers residents aged 5-13, running from July 8th to August 16th, 2024. The camp offers activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. The City of Yonkers Facebook page (CityofYonkers) is linked from the main city website. Google reviews for 'Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation' show a 4.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with comments generally positive about park facilities but not specifically about Camp Pride.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
program_name: Camp Pride 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 specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: "9:00 AM - 3:00 PM"
- Address: 735 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704
- Phone: (914) 377-6430
- Cost notes: "USD, not specified"
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about program_name: Camp Pride
- What ages does program_name: Camp Pride accept?
- program_name: Camp Pride 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 program_name: Camp Pride cost?
- program_name: Camp Pride doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. "USD, not specified" Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are program_name: Camp Pride's hours?
- program_name: Camp Pride 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 program_name: Camp Pride?
- program_name: Camp Pride 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 program_name: Camp Pride provide lunch?
- program_name: Camp Pride 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside program_name: Camp Pride.
- Lenoir Nature Camp - Conservationists-in-Training · Yonkers Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/children-camps/nature-camps Registration URL: https://parks.westchestergov.com/webtrac/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=1NAT0001 · Ages 11–13 · $375/week
- Aisling Irish Community Center Celtic Summer Camps · Aisling Irish Community Center · Ages 4–12
- Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy · "Cross Hill Academy" · Ages 5–13 · $150/week
- Camp Rays - Robert C. Dodson School · "Robert C. Dodson" · Ages 5–13 · $150/week
- Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School · "Robert C. Halmi School" · Ages 5–13 · $150/week
- Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp - Dunwoodie · Yonkers Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/children-camps/golf-childrens-camp Registration URL: https://parks.westchestergov.com/webtrac/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=1GOL0001 · Ages 7–16 · $295/week
- Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp - Dunwoodie · Yonkers Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/children-camps/golf-childrens-camp Registration URL: https://parks.westchestergov.com/webtrac/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=1GOL0001 · Ages 7–16 · $295/week
- Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp - Sprain Lake · Yonkers Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/children-camps/golf-childrens-camp Registration URL: https://parks.westchestergov.com/webtrac/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=1GOL0001 · Ages 7–16 · $100/week