What guidelines for COVID-19 are you following at your Day Camp?
Manhattan College Summer Day Camp understands the New York State Child Care and Day Camp Summer Programs issued guidelines and will implement them. Manhattan College Summer Day Camp also follows the Considerations for Youth and Summer Camps issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention guidelines. Manhattan College Summer Day Camp also incorporates the Field Guide for Camps on Implementation of CDC Guidance recommendations issued by the American Camp Association.
Children must show proof of being fully vaccinated and submit a copy of their vaccination card.
What does a typical day look like?
Campers learn, and they have fun doing it. They learn teamwork skills and build self-esteem through daily activities.
On a typical day, campers learn about plants during the science section of the day. They would explore our green campus to find some plants they learned about during science. Discussing how many plants they found will be part of their math sessions for younger kids. Older kids will do more complicated math activities that can be used in real-life situations.
We have many fun activities to inspire your child to learn. Older kids will love to use ozobot/sphero coding to engage in creative challenges.
How is Manhattan College Summer Day Camp different from other traditional camps?
Although our camp is 100% educational, our program does not aim to be a summer school for children. Our activity leaders and camp counselors designed our activities to help campers learn new things they normally don’t get in the school year. Our program allows kids the freedom to pursue their passion, creativity, and interests, thus engaging in a long-lasting and meaningful learning experience.
How much does the camp cost?
We have a tiered pricing model where the more weeks you register, the less it costs. We also provide promotions, discounts, and early-bird specials. We accept major credit and debit cards.
Does the camp offer financial aid?
Our camp offers several options to support parents with their financial situations. Please get in touch with us to discuss your financial case.
Is my child ready for camp?
As parents, we are unsure if our children are ready for camp; however, some behaviors could be observed. These are a) my child is curious about learning new things, b) my child is interested or trying to communicate and interact with other children, and c) my child is more independent at doing things.
Parents can register their children for one week and discuss their interaction with our summer camp staff. The campers can add more weeks to their experience if all seems good.
Where is the MC summer day camp located?
We are located in Riverdale, west of Van Cortlandt Park. Our camp is conveniently located one and a half blocks away from the NYC subway (#1 train at 242nd Street) and close to several major highways. All children will stay on campus.
Can we visit the camp before signing up?
Because of COVID-19, we are not running in-person camp visits. Please join our virtual meetings to learn more about our camp. You can find our link to register for our online information sessions at the beginning of the camp website.
What is security and safety like at camp?
Security and safety are our top priorities in camp. All children will be accompanied by our camp counselors at all times, including at drop-off and pick-up times.
Will my children feel left out if they are only in camp for a few weeks?
No way! New children enter camp throughout the summer. At the beginning of each week, special activities and icebreakers will revamp the group dynamics.
Does my child have to stay for the whole day?
Pick-up and drop-off times are entirely flexible. Parents can drop off their children later or pick them up earlier if concerned about the day's length. If a child seems exhausted, the child's guardian will be contacted to pick them up.
What should my child wear to camp?
Campers must wear Manhattan College Summer Camp t-shirts every day. One camp t-shirt is provided as part of their registration. Additional camp shirts can be purchased for $10 each. Campers should wear comfortable shoes. Sneakers are highly recommended—no flip-flops or Crocs.
Who makes up the camp staff?
Our camp staff comprises professionals with experience in education; some are currently studying majors in education. Our team holds CPR and First Aid certifications. All of our camp activity tutors are at least 18 years old.
What is the staff-to-child ratio?
Our camper-to-staff ratio is 10:1.
Can children with allergies attend this camp?
Our camp is peanut and tree-nut-free.
Does the camp offer field trips?
All the activities and classes will be on campus. Our field trips are to the Manhattan College organic garden, located inside our big campus. Campers will not leave the campus (which is large enough to have lots of fun during the day)
How do you handle the summer heat at camp?
We balance our activities with indoor and outdoor time. All of our classrooms have air conditioning units and water fountains easily accessible. We ask parents to send their children with protective sunscreen.
Can I cancel my child’s registration?
The registration fee is non-refundable. For cancelation policies, please review our registration form.
Does the camp provide lunch and snacks?
Parents and guardians are responsible for providing their child’s cold lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle. We will fill up the water bottle during the day.
Do campers need to bring anything else with them to camp?
Each camper will receive a list of items they should bring in a backpack. The list of items will be used for arts and crafts, science, and other activities.
Do you provide housing for international families interested in your camp?
Yes, we do. We provide homestay (minimum of four-week stay) and pair-up families with American hosts while their children attend our day camp. Sometimes, we also place the families in hotels or college dorm-style housing if available.
Where do I make my payments?
Use this
link to pay for tuition, registration fees, t-shirts, add-on pick-up, and drop-off time.
