Swim Camp (Y Member)
The Castle Hill YMCA offers a variety of day camps, including a Swim Camp, providing children with opportunities for swimming, sports, arts, and educational ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Castle Hill YMCA's camp programs page, which details various day camp options, including a Swim Camp. The YMCA of Greater New York is a nonprofit organization. The website states that 'All YMCA staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is a day camp, offering activities from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the YMCA's general commitment to youth development is evident. Google reviews for the Castle Hill YMCA show a rating of 4.0 stars based on 300+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not isolated. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 7–14
- Hours: 9 am-5 pm
- Address: 2 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
- Cost notes: Cost per two week session: Y Member: $799, Community: $885
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Swim Camp (Y Member)
- What ages does Swim Camp (Y Member) accept?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Swim Camp (Y Member) cost?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) publishes $400/week for the standard session. Cost per two week session: Y Member: $799, Community: $885 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Swim Camp (Y Member)'s hours?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) runs 9 am-5 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Swim Camp (Y Member)?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) 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 Swim Camp (Y Member) provide lunch?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) 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.
- How does Swim Camp (Y Member) compare to other aquatic camps in Bronx?
- Swim Camp (Y Member) is one of 6 aquatic camps in Bronx that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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