YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp
A performing arts camp offering instruction in acting, singing, and dancing for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The Huntington YMCA Performing Arts Camp is a day camp program offered by the YMCA of Long Island, a non-profit organization. The camp's website, ymcali.org/camps/huntington/performarts, loads successfully and provides details about the program, including activities like acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft, culminating in a final performance. The site states that all staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention. While the specific camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Long Island' show a 4.3-star rating from 135 reviews, with many praising the organization's programs and facilities. The camp is designed for children entering grades 1-9. Social media handles for the broader 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 5–15
YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right theater/music fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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Financial assistance is available based on demonstrated financial need. Families must apply and have their income verified through a third-party service.
- Session lengths
- 21-day · 42-day
- What campers take home
- Campers work on a final production, a staged variety show, which includes acting, voice, dance, set design, and creative writing. The main output is the performance itself.
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: Not specified.
- Address: 600 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743
- Phone: (631) 421-4242
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Not specified.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp
- What ages does YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp accept?
- YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp is open to children ages 5–15. 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 YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp cost?
- YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Not specified. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp's hours?
- YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp runs Not specified.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp?
- YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp 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 YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp 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 YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp offer transportation?
- YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp 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.
- Does YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp offer financial aid?
- Yes — YMCA of Long Island - Huntington Performing Arts Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
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