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Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp

Bay Shore · $505/week · ★ 4.0 (20 reviews)

The Great South Bay YMCA Kiddie Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for young children, focusing on age-appropriate activities and fostering social...

▌ Editor's read The Great South Bay YMCA Kiddie Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp programs. The Great South Bay YMCA has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 215 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and staff. While the specific Kiddie Camp is not individually listed, the overall YMCA branch is well-regarded. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The program is a day camp, and the owner type is a nonprofit organization (YMCA). Social media handles found are @ymcali for Instagram and ymcali for Facebook. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, arts and crafts, and sports, tailored for younger campers.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 200 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Price per 2-week session is $1010. A 3-day option (Mon, Wed, Fri) is available for $785 per session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp

What ages does Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp accept?
Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp cost?
Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp publishes $505/week for the standard session. USD. Price per 2-week session is $1010. A 3-day option (Mon, Wed, Fri) is available for $785 per session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp's hours?
Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp?
Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie 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 Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp provide lunch?
Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie 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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