Hands In 4 Youth Outdoor Adventure Day Camp
Hands In 4 Youth offers a free outdoor adventure day camp for underserved youth in New York City, focusing on nature exploration and skill development.
▌ Editor's read Hands In 4 Youth (HI4Y) operates an Outdoor Adventure Day Camp, specifically targeting underserved youth in New York City, as stated on their 'Our Programs' page. The camp is free, indicating a strong commitment to accessibility and community support. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as evidenced by the footer on their website. While the website details various activities like hiking, swimming, and team-building, there is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff members. The camp is described as a day camp, with activities taking place outdoors. Social media handles for Instagram (@handsin4youth) and Facebook (@HandsIn4Youth) are present on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Hands In 4 Youth Outdoor Adventure Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 5–14
- Address: 256 Macopin Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480
- Phone: (212) 868-3770
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Hands In 4 Youth Outdoor Adventure Day Camp.
- HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp · West Milford, NJ · Ages 6–16 · $57/week
- Hands In 4 Youth · 256 Macopin Rd West Milford · Ages 8–8 · $400/week