Parent Information
Financial Assistance
The New York YMCA Camp offers a needs based scholarship to ensure all children have a camp experience. We will work with you and your family to provide the greatest assistance available.
- Financial Assistance Application (.pdf format)
- Please email Jenny, our Camp Registrar, with any questions you may have at jcaiafa@ymcanyc.org.
Parent Handbook
Our parent handbook contains important information about your child's upcoming camp experience. After reviewing this packet with your child, please contact us at camps@ymcanyc.org with any additional questions.
Packing List
Download a Packing List (.pdf format)
What to Bring
Each child should pack carefully for their camp day. Listed below is a suggested packing list:
- A small blanket for rest time
- Waterproof rain pants / jacket
- Sneakers (including old sneakers)
- Bathing suit & beach towel
- Sun screen (high SPF preferred)
- After-sun cream
- Insect repellent (non-spray)
- Baseball / sun hat
- Water bottle
- Day pack (backpack)
- Camera
- Medication (if needed) Please give to Director upon arrival.
What not to Bring
Please do not bring the following items to camp
- Jewelry
- Gum
- Pocket knives
- Electronic games
- Cell phones
- CD players, iPods, etc.
If any of these items are brought to camp against our advice and are lost, our camp will not be responsible for reimbursement.
