Prospect Park 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.
Park Slope Armory YMCA
361 15th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215
Hours: 9 AM-5 PM
Extended Day Hours: 5-6 PM
Dates: July 5-August 26
212-912-2580
prospectycamp@ymcanyc.org
Springboard into the school year after an amazing summer! Kinder Camp is designed for children entering Kindergarten in September 2022. Structured Day Camp activities support the transition to 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 adult & child interactions and focus on building supportive relationships with every camper.Campers participate in instructional swimming once a week, indoor and outdoor physical fitness, interactive science, literacy activities, and theme-based arts and crafts. 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 an on-site magic show, camp carnival or talent show! Campers also enjoy our cool, air-conditioned classrooms and peanut/tree nut-sensitive facility.
Cost per two week session:
Member: $825
Community: $900
Financial Assistance is available
Our Summer Day Camp is open to current 1st graders through 6th grade students who are ready to participate in a summer filled with awesome games and activities. There is an energy and magic to summer camp that cannot be replicated! Friends, experiences, and memories to last a lifetime! At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, each day is a fun new adventure. Campers participate in traditional camp activities that get them active in physical fitness, get them creative in arts and crafts, get them to experiment in exciting science activities, and get them silly in theme day activities. Camp offers a unique experience that includes time for children to build social and emotional skills in a fun and inclusive environment. This environment creates an atmosphere of family and community that includes a focus on classroom structure, transitional activities, group play, and team building. Our camp activities focus on the YMCA’s four core values of respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility. All campers will have the opportunity to participate in instructional swim.
Cost per two week session:
Member: $750
Community: $825
Financial Assistance is available
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
weekly field trips, arts and crafts, and swimming. All activities and interactions emphasize building self-esteem and self-confidence.
Cost per two week session:
Member: $800
Community: $875
Financial Assistance is available
Freestyle! Butterfly! Backstroke! Cannonball! YMCA Swim Camp combines the traditional fun of Day Camp with a specialized focus on skills and learning related to aquatic activities. Our campers develop a lifetime love for the water, and a deep underding of water safety and responsibility. Campers swim and learn stroke development and training tailored by age and skill level. Campers have the opportunity to progress through the different skill levels.
» Red (non-swimmer) is our beginner stage where the children learn basic swimming skills.
» Yellow (intermediate) will need to swim 10 feet (3 yards) on their front and back, tread water for 20 seconds, submerge under surface water (face in), and swim-float-swim.
» Green (swimmer) will need to swim 45 feet (15 yards) on their front and back, tread water for at least 60 seconds, submerge & retrieve object, swim-float-swim for 75 feet (25 yards).
When they are not swimming, campers participate in core traditional camp activities including sports, field trips, art, and literacy activities. Our activities and interactions emphasize building self esteem and self-confidence.
Cost per two week session:
Member: $850
Community: $925
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 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, which helps 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:
Member: $825
Community: $900
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 | $825 | $900 |
Traditional Camp | $750 | $825 |
Sports Camp | $800 | $875 |
Swim Camp | $850 | $925 |
Teen Camp | $825 | $900 |
AM Extended Hours (8-9am) | $150 | $225 |
PM Extended Hours (5-6pm) | $150 | $225 |
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