Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School
A traditional day camp at Robert C. Halley School offering various activities for children aged 5-13.
▌ Editor's read The provided website for Camp Rays at Robert C. Halmi School is a page on the City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation website, confirming it is a municipal program. The page details that Camp Rays is a traditional day camp for children entering grades 1-8, running from July 1st to August 9th, 2024. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and special events. The cost is listed as $275 per week. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies. No ACA accreditation was found for 'Camp Rays' or 'City of Yonkers Parks' in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Rays - Robert C. Halmi School' or 'Yonkers Parks Summer Camps' were not readily available with specific ratings or counts. The City of Yonkers Parks Department has a Facebook page, 'CityofYonkers', but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: "8:00 AM - 5:00 PM"
- Address: 71 Valentine Ln, Yonkers, NY 10704, 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 - Robert C. Halley School
- What ages does Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School accept?
- Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School 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 - Robert C. Halley School cost?
- Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School 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 - Robert C. Halley School's hours?
- Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School 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 - Robert C. Halley School?
- Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School 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 - Robert C. Halley School provide lunch?
- Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School 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 - Robert C. Halley School compare to other traditional day camp camps in Yonkers?
- Camp Rays - Robert C. Halley School 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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