What ages does Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy accept?

Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy 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 Rays - Cross Hill Academy cost?

Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy publishes $150/week for the standard session. "USD, Yonkers Resident: $275, Non-resident: $305" Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy's hours?

Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy runs "8:00 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 Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy?

Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy 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 Rays - Cross Hill Academy provide lunch?

Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy 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 Rays - Cross Hill Academy compare to other traditional day camp camps in Yonkers?

Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Yonkers 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–13

Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy

"Cross Hill Academy" · $150/week · ★ 3.0 (8 reviews)

A traditional day camp at Cross Hill Academy offering various activities for children aged 5-13.

▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the City of Yonkers Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department, which lists Camp Rays as one of its summer camp offerings. The camp operates as a day camp at Cross Hill Academy. The website does not provide specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of background checks for staff. No ACA accreditation was found for Camp Rays or the City of Yonkers camps. Google reviews for 'Camp Rays Yonkers' are limited, with one review giving 5 stars, praising the camp's activities and staff engagement. The City of Yonkers Facebook page is linked, but no specific Instagram handle for Camp Rays was found. The camp is clearly a municipal program, indicating public funding and oversight.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy 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: "8:00 AM - 5:00 PM"
Address: 160 Bolmer Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703, USA
Phone: (914) 377-6430
Cost notes: "USD, Yonkers Resident: $275, Non-resident: $305"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy

What ages does Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy accept?: Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy 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 Rays - Cross Hill Academy cost?: Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy publishes $150/week for the standard session. "USD, Yonkers Resident: $275, Non-resident: $305" Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy's hours?: Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy runs "8:00 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 Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy?: Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy 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 Rays - Cross Hill Academy provide lunch?: Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy 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 Rays - Cross Hill Academy compare to other traditional day camp camps in Yonkers?: Camp Rays - Cross Hill Academy is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Yonkers 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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