Flatbush YMCA

Early Bird Deadline and Camp Open House
Early Bird Deadline: April 30, 2022
Learn more about summer camp and visit with camp staff at our Open Houses on Saturday, March 12th, Saturday, April 30th, and Saturday, May 14th.
1401 Flatbush Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Hours: 9 AM-5 PM
Extended Day Hours: 5-6 PM
Dates: July 5-August 26
Vincent Punziano, Camp Director
718-469-8100
flatbushYcamp@ymcanyc.org
Let summer fun be the start for an amazing school year! Kinder Camp is designed for children entering kindergarten in September 2022. Structured Day Camp activities support the transition to or from kindergarten by building social and emotional skills in a fun and nurturing environment, including a focus on classroom structure, transitional activities, and group play. Staff members experienced in engaging with this age group understand the importance of rich adult-child interactions and focus on building supportive, nurturing relationships with every camper. Campers participate in indoor and outdoor physical fitness, interactive science, literacy activities, theme based arts and crafts, and local outings. To develop their skill sets and comfort levels with city travel, campers participate in at least one field trip by bus each session. Each week has a special theme, guest, or event, such as on-site a magic show, live petting zoo, and the circus! Campers also enjoy our cool, air-conditioned classrooms and peanut/tree nut-sensitive facility.
Cost per two week session:
Members $575
Community $700
Financial Assistance is available
There is an energy and magic to summer camp that cannot be replicated! Friends, experiences, and memories to last a lifetime! Our campers establish new friendships, participate in sports and creative arts, explore science and nature, swim (ages 7 and up), and of course, have fun! Campers learn how to express themselves in a safe and bully-free environment while developing our four core YMCA values of respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility. Our Day Camp includes a wide range of sports, instructional swimming (for ages 7 and up), arts and crafts, and themed days such as “Superhero Day.” Campers will have recreational swim, along with swimming lessons, at least once per session. There are also weekly field trips done by bus or train where campers get a chance to learn about their communities. Day Camp activities are designed to help children retain and build upon the academic skills they have developed during the school year. Research has shown that children can lose a half grade of learning over the summer months. To help mitigate summer learning loss, the YMCA offers interactive programs such as Book of the Week, which gives campers the opportunity to read books and participate in facilitated discussions. Activities such as journaling and age-appropriate science experiments expand their literacy, math and science skills, and promote their ability to think critically. All of the activities are geared to be fun and build lifetime memories!
*campers are divided into age groups with children within one to two years of their age
Cost per two week session:
Members $500
Community $625
Financial Assistance is available
Summer is amazing when you are active and have friends and coaches cheering you on! Our Sports Camp is designed to enhance various sports skills and fundamentals in age-appropriate groups. Campers learn the history, rules, and key skills of baseball, basketball, soccer, and flag football, all while having fun and practicing their techniques in mini-games. They explore the values of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and motivating each other to succeed, while strengthening their appreciation for a strong work ethic. Sports Camp staff have a background and/or education in coaching sports. When campers are not playing a sport, they engage in Day Camp activities, including field trips, arts and crafts, and swimming (once per session). Our activities and interactions emphasize building self-esteem and self-confidence.
Cost per two week session:
Members $550
Community $675
Financial Assistance is available
Teens are at that magical time in life when they are developing unique personalities, opinions, and peer relationships. Summer is the time they explore, have fun, and continue to grow and mature! Teen Camp is for young people who are currently enrolled in middle school and/or high school, and is designed to immerse campers in a variety of fun activities — tailored specifically to their age and interests — that keep them active, learning, and engaged. Campers explore science, the arts, sports, and swimming, all with a focus on building skills, confidence, and strong peer relationships. Each session, campers participate in project based learning and citywide trips designed to engage teens in developing their leadership skills, real-world experiences, career aspirations, and educational goals — all while making friends and having fun. Included are workshops that explore resume building and interview dynamics, helping teens prepare for the years ahead of them. Teen Camp creates memories, relationships, and experiences that they’ll carry with them for a lifetime!
Cost per two week session:
Members $500
Community $625
Financial Assistance is available
Everything you need to know about registration, camp policies, how to get ready for camp, and more. For additional information, visit our Camp FAQ.
Need help with signing up? Read our guides for "How to Complete Registration Forms" and "How to Complete Online Payments."
Learn more about summer camp and visit with camp staff at our Open Houses. Check with your local branch for the specific time of their open house.
Camp | Member | Community |
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Kinder Camp | $575 | $700 |
Flatbush Day Camp | $500 | $625 |
Sports Camp | $550 | $675 |
Teen Camp | $500 | $625 |
AM Extended Hours (8-9am) | $100 | $150 |
PM Extended Hours (5-6pm) | $100 | $150 |
Take advantage of our discounts
The YMCA of Greater New York awards financial aid to campers based on the family’s annual income. Download an application and bring it to your branch to explore scholarship options.
All refund requests related to medical or health emergencies will be honored. All requests for credits or refunds not due to medical or health reasons must be submitted in advance of program start.
According to the NYC Department of Health, all participants must have a completed medical form on file prior to the start of summer camp. Please submit your child’s complete medical information form. It’s also a good idea to keep extra copies of the medical form for your records. If your child does not have complete medical forms along with immunization records, they may not attend camp.
During the registration process, it is extremely important that families notify the camp if the child has any medical conditions such as, but not limited to, allergies, asthma, diabetes or other conditions.
Additionally, campers must submit all necessary consent forms, including but not limited to:
Prior to your child attending camp, we require all families to attend our orientation. You will receive more information on this in your welcome email from the camp director.
Y campers stretch themselves physically and creatively. They play games, read, create books, and write poetry. They participate in science experiments, solve puzzles, craft art, and perform music and shows. Parents say their children come home tired, smiling, and frequently humming a new camp cheer.
Weekly schedules for each age group are provided to families at the beginning of each session. They can be obtained from the camp office. Families are encouraged to review the weekly schedule with their child. Weekly activities that are planned and scheduled are age-appropriate, recreational, challenging, and fun. If there are any questions about the activities or events, please speak to the Camp Director.
Each camper will receive two t-shirts and a camp bag. Camp t-shirts must be worn every day. Additional camp t-shirts may be purchased with the camp director.
The YMCA is a peanut- and nut-free environment.
During the registration process, it is extremely important that families notify the camp if the child has any medical conditions such as, but not limited to, allergies, asthma, diabetes, or other conditions.
Y Camp is Fun
Y Camp is Enriching
Y Camp is the Highest Quality
Interested in going to a Sleepaway Camp? Check out our YMCA partners in the NY region. Scholarships to these camps are available thanks to funding from the YMCA of Greater New York and our generous partners (for up to 95% off). For more information, or to start your registration process, contact sleepawaycamp@ymcanyc.org
Camp partners: Frost Valley YMCA | YMCA Camp Mohawk | Fairview Lakes YMCA Camps