AileyCamp (Ages 11-14)
AileyCamp is a free, six-week summer day camp for underserved middle schoolers, fostering self-esteem and critical life skills through dance and personal dev...
▌ Editor's read The website for AileyCamp loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program. AileyCamp is a free, six-week summer day camp for underserved middle school students, founded by Alvin Ailey and celebrating over 30 years of operation. The program emphasizes dance training alongside personal development workshops, including conflict resolution, nutrition, and drug prevention, culminating in a final performance. The camp is run by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a non-profit organization. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it highlights a commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment. Google reviews for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the parent organization, are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.8-star rating from over 3,000 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and positive impact on participants. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. dance programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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All programs are tuition-free.
- Session lengths
- 42-day
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 11–14
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Cost notes: USD. AileyCamp is a free program for eligible students.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about AileyCamp (Ages 11-14)
- What ages does AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) accept?
- AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) is open to children ages 11–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) cost?
- AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. AileyCamp is a free program for eligible students. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are AileyCamp (Ages 11-14)'s hours?
- AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs AileyCamp (Ages 11-14)?
- AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) provide lunch?
- AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) offer financial aid?
- Yes — AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) compare to other dance camps in New York?
- AileyCamp (Ages 11-14) is one of 23 dance camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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