PAL NYC Summer Day Camp
PAL NYC offers a variety of summer day camps across New York City for children and teens, focusing on recreation and
▌ Editor's read The PAL NYC Summer Day Camp website (palnyc.org/summer-camp) loads successfully and provides details about their free summer day camp program for children aged 5-13. The program runs from July 1st to August 16th, 2024, at various locations throughout NYC. The camp offers a diverse curriculum including STEM, arts & crafts, sports, and educational trips. PAL (Police Athletic League) is a nonprofit organization, indicating a community-focused owner type. While the website mentions staff, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'PAL NYC' generally show a positive sentiment, with a 4.6-star rating from 100+ reviews, often praising their community involvement and positive impact on youth. Social media handles found are @pal_nyc on Instagram and PALNYC on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
- Address: Police Athletic League, 34 1/2 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003
- Phone: 212-477-9450
- Email: info@palnyc.org
- Cost notes: Free of charge
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about PAL NYC Summer Day Camp
- What ages does PAL NYC Summer Day Camp accept?
- PAL NYC Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 6–16. 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 PAL NYC Summer Day Camp cost?
- PAL NYC Summer Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free of charge Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are PAL NYC Summer Day Camp's hours?
- PAL NYC Summer Day Camp runs 8am to 6pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs PAL NYC Summer Day Camp?
- PAL NYC Summer Day 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 PAL NYC Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — PAL NYC Summer Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does PAL NYC Summer Day Camp compare to other specialty camps in New York?
- PAL NYC Summer Day Camp is one of 27 specialty camps in New York 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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