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Traditional Summer Camp (Community)

Brooklyn · $386/week · ★ 3.7 (249 reviews)

The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 4-13, focusing on physical activity, creative arts, and social develop...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA's camp programs page, confirming it as a real camp site. The camp is a day camp for ages 4-13, offering activities such as swimming, sports, creative arts, and field trips. The YMCA of Greater New York is a non-profit organization. The website states, 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program details suggest a structured environment. The YMCA of Greater New York has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @ymcanyc and a Facebook handle ymcanyc. Google reviews for the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, including summer camps. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
Operator
Nonprofit organization

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9 am-5 pm
  • Address: 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
  • Cost notes: Cost per two week session: Y Member: $685, Community: $771

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Traditional Summer Camp (Community)

What ages does Traditional Summer Camp (Community) accept?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 (Community) cost?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) publishes $386/week for the standard session. Cost per two week session: Y Member: $685, Community: $771 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Traditional Summer Camp (Community)'s hours?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 Traditional Summer Camp (Community)?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 (Community) provide lunch?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) 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 Traditional Summer Camp (Community) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn?
Traditional Summer Camp (Community) is one of 16 traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn 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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