Programs for Children Ages 14 – 17
Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp Program
The Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp Program gives children ages 9 to 15 the chance to spend their summer exploring, learning and growing—all while having the time of their lives. Families can choose from dozens of sleep-away camps throughout the Northeast, opting for either a camp with its own focus, like sports, arts, science and technology or outdoor adventure, or a traditional camp where kids try a little bit of everything. Read More »
Cultural Arts Program (CAP)
Cultural and academic programs are available for the children of members who work. Various providers offer a variety of enriching classes in recreational sports, academics and visual and performing arts. Read More »
Cultural Arts Stipend Program (CASP)
Cultural and academic programs for children of members who work. Read More »
Holiday Program
The CCF Program gives your children a one-week learning experience and covers your workday child care needs at the same time. Register your children this fall for our Holiday Program, which takes place during school breaks. Read More »
Teen Holiday Sleep-Away Program (T-HSAP)
Level up your teen’s personal growth with a transformative experience they’ll never forget! Through engaging and enriching experiences, youth develop physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills in the Teen Holiday Sleep-Away Program.
Programming offers a wide range of age-appropriate activities designed to inspire leadership, teamwork and personal growth. Teens participate in sports and games, debate, arts, high and low ropes challenge courses, hiking, outdoor recreation and nature exploration. In a safe and enriching environment, youth build confidence, develop leadership skills, discover new interests and form meaningful friendships. Every experience is intentionally designed to help young people thrive while improving outcomes for members and their families.
Teens attend two sessions during the New York City public school’s winter and spring recesses (seven days and six nights for winter session; five days and four nights for spring session) at Hands In 4 Youth (the home of Camp Vacamas). The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and operates in a facility with a heated living area, as well as indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Roundtrip transportation is provided from the New York metropolitan area. Read More »
SAT Prep (SAT)
To help your teen perform well on the college entrance exams, the Child Care Funds offer SAT preparation classes at sites across the New York area on Saturdays. Read More »
Summer Day Camp (SDC)
The Child Care Funds contract with summer day camp providers in the greater New York metropolitan area to provide eligible children with a summer camp experience for only a nominal co-payment. Read More »
Summer Day Camp Voucher (SDCV)
To ensure that the children of members living in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and Long Island have the chance to experience the joys of summer camp, we offer a Summer Day Camp Voucher. You may use the voucher only for day camps that are licensed or registered by the city, county, or state. This benefit also applies to children who require special accommodations based on dietary or religious restrictions. Read More »
Special Needs Summer Day Camp (SNSDC)
If your child has special needs, we’ll subsidize summer day camp at the special needs site of your choice. You must indicate the name of the camp and the type of special need your child has on your application. Read More »
WorkForce Program (WF2)
Teens prepare for college/careers by participating in academic sessions, workshops and unpaid internships, and are exposed to cultural experiences and community service opportunities. Read More »
Youth Mentoring Program
The Youth Mentoring Program introduces high school and college-aged youth to career opportunities in the healthcare industry through summer jobs and vocational experiences. Teens are paid to work in 1199SEIU institutions where their parents are employed and also learn job skills, résumé building, art and writing. Read More »