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Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA

Bellerose · $471/week · ★ 4.1 (304 reviews)

Cross Island YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 4-13, focusing on activities like swimming, sports, arts, and educational enrich...

▌ Editor's read The Cross Island YMCA Traditional Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp program for children aged 4-13. The camp is part of the YMCA of Greater New York, a non-profit organization. While the specific camp is not listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA of Greater New York generally adheres to high standards. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention. Google reviews for the Cross Island YMCA (the facility, not specifically the camp) show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,100 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, including summer camp. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and educational components. The program runs from June 27 to August 19, 2022, with extended hours available.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA 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: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Address: 238-10 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose, NY 11426, USA
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA

What ages does Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA accept?
Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA 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, Cross Island YMCA cost?
Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA publishes $471/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 Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA's hours?
Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA runs 9:00am-5:00pm. 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, Cross Island YMCA?
Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island 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 Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island YMCA provide lunch?
Traditional Summer Camp, Cross Island 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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