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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

Traditional Summer Camp

Arverne · $386/week · ★ 3.9 (276 reviews)

The Rockaway YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 4-13, focusing on activities like swimming, sports, and arts.

▌ Editor's read The Rockaway YMCA's Traditional Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 4-13, offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The Rockaway YMCA has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 234 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facility and programs. The camp is operated by the YMCA of Greater New York, a nonprofit organization. While the specific camp is not listed on the ACA directory, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards for youth programming. The website provides clear information on program dates, weekly themes, and registration details.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Traditional Summer Camp 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 207 Beach 73rd Street, Arverne, NY 11692, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Y Member: $342.50/week. Financial aid available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does Traditional Summer Camp accept?
Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Traditional Summer Camp cost?
Traditional Summer Camp publishes $386/week for the standard session. USD. Y Member: $342.50/week. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Traditional Summer Camp's hours?
Traditional Summer Camp runs 9:00 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 Traditional Summer Camp?
Traditional Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
Traditional Summer Camp 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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