Vacation Camp and School's Out

Vacation Camps 2024-2025

This program is open to campers currently in K-5th Grades.


Time:
 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Fees: $100/day for members of the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood; $120/day for community members. Register for 3-, 4-, and 5-day enrollment options at a discount!

Transportation:
 Morning is drop off only; there will be bus drop off in the afternoon at no additional charge except on Fridays. Bus stop locations are on the registration form. There is NO bussing home on Fridays – all campers must be picked up at the Y, 54 Nagle Avenue. 


Program: 
Each day will be filled with fun camp-style activities, including ga-ga and a variety of sports activities in the gym, visual arts, theater, Bubbie’s Kitchen, and more. Additional details about the schedule for each vacation camp will be made available on the registration form. 


What to bring:
 Every camper should bring a nut-free, kosher style lunch each day and a water bottle. Snacks will be provided.

Winter Schedule:

Monday, December 23rd 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, December 24th  8:00 am – 3:30 pm (Early pick up)
Thursday, December 26th  8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday, December 27th  8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Monday, December 30th  8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, December 31st  8:00 am – 3:30 pm (Early pick up)

School's Out 2024-2025

Whether single days off or full-week breaks, when school is out, the Y has you covered with our school’s out vacation camp program. We provide full-day coverage options and exciting programming both at the Y and at fun trip destinations like Chelsea Piers, Intrepid Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, Liberty Science Center, and so much more!

 


This program is open to children currently in K-5th Grades. 

 

When school is out, the Y is in! Join us for a fun-filled day at the Y on the following dates that DOE schools are closed:

MLK Jr. Day: January 20, 2025
Lunar New Year: January 29, 2025
Eid-al-Fitr: March 31, 2025
Anniversary Day: June 5, 2025
Clerical Day: June 6, 2025
 

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Fees: $100/day for members of the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood; $120/day for community members.


Transportation:
 Morning is drop off only; there will be bus drop off in the afternoon at no additional charge except on Fridays. Bus stop locations are on the registration form. There is NO bussing home on Fridays – all children must be picked up at the Y, 54 Nagle Avenue.


Program: 
Each day will be filled with fun activities, led by staff from our amazing Be Me Afterschool Program at the Y. Additional details about the schedule for each School’s Out day will be made available on the registration form.


What to bring:
 Every child should bring a nut-free, kosher style lunch and a water bottle. Snacks will be provided.

 

Our Team:

For more information about vacation camp, please contact our Roxanne Parets at @ywhi.org.

 

For more information about School’s Out, please contact our Camp Director Emma Sprecher at esprecher@ywhi.org.