Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA
A traditional day camp experience for children aged 3-5, focusing on age-appropriate activities and social development.
▌ Editor's read The Huntington YMCA's Kiddie Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 3-5. The YMCA of Long Island, which operates this camp, is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to over 200 health and safety standards. While specific licensing for this particular camp was not readily found on the website, New York State requires permits for children's camps. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The Huntington YMCA has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 170 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for Kiddie Camp are not isolated. The camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, the YMCA of Long Island. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Long Island are @ymcali on Instagram and 'ymcali' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 3–5
Kiddie Camp, Huntington 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
- Yes
- 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: 60 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743, USA
- Phone: (631) 421-4242
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Price per 2-week session is $1010. Price per week is $505.
↗ What parents like
- Early childhood activities
- Physical growth and socialization
↘ Watch for
- Limited age range
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA
- What ages does Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA accept?
- Kiddie Camp, Huntington 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, Huntington YMCA cost?
- Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA publishes $505/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA's hours?
- Kiddie Camp, Huntington 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.
- Is Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA accredited?
- Yes — Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA?
- Kiddie Camp, Huntington 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, Huntington YMCA provide lunch?
- Kiddie Camp, Huntington 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.
- Does Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA offer extended care?
- Yes — Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- Does Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA offer transportation?
- Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Camps near here
Same city, overlapping age range. Other options to consider alongside Kiddie Camp, Huntington YMCA.
- YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp · Huntington YMCA / local Huntington School · Ages 5–15