Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA
Kiddie Camp at the Great South Bay YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for young children with activities like swimming, arts, and sports.
▌ Editor's read The Great South Bay YMCA's Kiddie Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for young children. The YMCA of Long Island, which operates this camp, has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and programs. While the specific Kiddie Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of Long Island is a reputable non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events. The camp is part of a larger organization that has been serving the community for many years, indicating stability and experience in youth programming. Social media handles for the YMCA of Long Island are @ymcali on Instagram and ymcali on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 3–5
Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–5
- Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Address: 200 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA
- What ages does Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA accept?
- Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA 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 Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA cost?
- Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA publishes $505/week for the standard session. YMCA member/non-member pricing Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA's hours?
- Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA runs 9:00am-4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA?
- Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA 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 Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA provide lunch?
- Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Kiddie Camp, Great South Bay YMCA.
- Great South Bay YMCA - Kiddie Camp · Bay Shore · Ages 3–5 · $505/week
- Great South Bay YMCA - Youth Camp · Bay Shore · Ages 6–9 · $483/week