What ages does Ready, Set, Camp! accept?

Ready, Set, Camp! is open to children ages 5–10. 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.

Who runs Ready, Set, Camp!?

Ready, Set, Camp! is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Ready, Set, Camp! provide lunch?

Ready, Set, 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.

How does Ready, Set, Camp! compare to other traditional day camp camps in New Rochelle?

Ready, Set, Camp! is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in New Rochelle 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–10

Ready, Set, Camp!

New Rochelle · ★ 1.7 (58 reviews)

Ready, Set, Camp! is a traditional day camp offered by the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation, providing a variety of activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation page detailing their summer camp offerings, including 'Ready, Set, Camp!'. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The program is a day camp, with options for different age groups (e.g., 5-6, 7-12). The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific state licensing numbers. There is no information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of staff background checks. Google reviews for 'New Rochelle Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, with some positive comments about their programs. The Facebook handle for New Rochelle Parks and Recreation is 'newrochellerecreation', which is linked from the main city website.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Ready, Set, Camp! 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: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Traditional Day Camp
Ages: 5–10
Address: 515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Phone: (914) 654-2087

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ready, Set, Camp!

What ages does Ready, Set, Camp! accept?: Ready, Set, Camp! is open to children ages 5–10. 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.
Who runs Ready, Set, Camp!?: Ready, Set, Camp! is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Ready, Set, Camp! provide lunch?: Ready, Set, 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.
How does Ready, Set, Camp! compare to other traditional day camp camps in New Rochelle?: Ready, Set, Camp! is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in New Rochelle 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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Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Ready, Set, Camp!.

Camp Joy · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 5–10 · $92/week
Camp Joy · New Rochelle · Ages 5–12
Camp N.O.W. · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 10–15 · $21/week
Camp N.O.W. (New Rochelle Outdoors & Wellness) · New Rochelle · Ages 5–12
Kiddie Kamp · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 3–8 · $100/week
Kiddie Kamp · New Rochelle · Ages 5–12
New Rochelle Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps · New Rochelle Parks and Recreation · Ages 5–15
Ready, Set, Camp! · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 6–11 · $117/week