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There’s perhaps no better way for children to spend a summer day than learning and growing with friends while immersing themselves in various camp activities. Whether it’s through performing arts programming or extreme outdoor sports, day camps can engage children’s minds and bodies in so many wonderful ways. Here, in Part II of our preview series, we give parents a look at some programs in and right outside of the city that do just that. (See our April issue for Part I.)

The 14th Street Y is teaming up with programming partners Amas Musical Theatre, MCC Theater, and the Red Fern Theatre Company to create a Teen Theater Summer Institute. From July 8-19, students entering grades 6-9 can learn from musical theater, acting, and theater for social justice experts. Classes will include physical theater, script analysis, and training for high school theater auditions. The program will conclude with a presentation of student work for family and friends. 14streety.org/teens

The younger set, ages 2.5-6 years old, can enjoy weekly themed arts and crafts, science, cooking, and story time at 74th St. MAGIC Summer Days Camp. With flexible schedules and half- and full-day options, MAGIC’s programs build upon the nursery school experience with outdoor play on a private rooftop playground and gymnastics in their state-of-the-art gym. Themes range from Take Me Out to the Ball Game to Surf’s Up. 74magic.com

At 92Y’s Camp Yomi (ages 5-12), campers experience a blend of artistic, athletic, and educational activities. And new this summer: fun, hands-on science and history activities, with Liberty Science Center and New-York Historical Society experts! Other offerings include: swimming, zip line, climbing wall, ceramics, digital photography, robotics, and gaga. Sports are taught by Super Soccer Stars, Baseball Center NYC, and BumbleBee Tennis. Yomi Seniors (ages 10-12) choose electives and go on an end-of-summer overnight trip. 92y.org

Camp Applause is taught by professional actors and offers performing arts classes such as singing, acting, improv, dancing (hip hop and Broadway), movie making, and costume and set design. For children entering kindergarten through 11thgrade, the camp brings in a Broadway guest each week for a meet and greet. Younger campers also enjoy weekly themes throughout the summer. applauseny.com

Summer Day Camp at Asphalt Green gives kids ages 4-13 the chance to work on progressive skill development with expert sports instructors. After 25 years on a 5.5-acre campus on the Upper East Side, Asphalt Green is expanding its signature camp to Battery Park City at its new 52,000-square-foot campus. Campers uptown and downtown will get the ultimate experience combining swimming, sports, cultural arts, and more! asphaltgreen.org, asphaltgreenbpc.org

Children can craft, paint, sculpt, design, and decorate at The Craft Studio’s June Art mini-camp. Great for ages 3 and up, the studio also offers summer afternoon programs in July and August in which kids can take part in crafting and games. On Fridays, snack and juice are served to start the weekend right. craftstudionyc.com

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Discovery Programs has three age-appropriate camps for children 2-10. The smallest campers ages 2-3 enjoy art, gym, movement, and sprinkler and rooftop play along with songs, stories, and games. Ages 3-4 enjoy similar activities, with the addition of science and cooking. Campers 5-10 engage in performing arts including theater, dance, music, gymnastics, and art. The summer session culminates with a performance and reception. discoveryprograms.com

If you’re looking for a great half-day camp, East Side Tae Kwon Do is offering specialty programs like Ninja, Far East Movement, Samurai, and Forms Unleashed, for ages 5 and older. Little ones will learn safe fighting techniques and physical movement in addition to Eastern art such as calligraphy, origami, and zen gardening. eastsidetaekwondo.com

Educational Alliance Preschool has a summer session for children ages 2-5 that introduces little ones to studio arts such as photography, sculpting, and painting; creative movement such as yoga, gymnastics, and martial arts; culinary arts; sensory exploration; music; and outdoor play. edalliance.org/preschool

Where can your child engage in Lego robotics, gymnastics, chess, ceramics, soccer, fencing, cooking, recycle sculpture, and swimming? Empire Children’s Programs (Empire Camp) allows campers ages 3-15 years to choose the classes they’re interested in during registration, so they’re sure to have a summer to remember. In addition to a wide variety of offerings, the camp takes the children on citywide explorations that include visiting museums and zoos, playing in the parks, and attending performing arts events. empirecamp.com

Kids looking to brush up on their academic prowess can enroll at Fusion Academy for summer tutoring and test prep. Offering customized schedules and a one-to-one learning environment for students of all ages (from kindergarten to college), Fusion Learning Center is staffed with qualified, practicing teachers in all subject areas including chemistry, biology, algebra, calculus, English, writing, and more. Students can sign up for a specific subject or fundamental math, reading, or writing skills. Fusion also has a Get-Ahead Program in which students get a head start on textbook reading to enhance familiarity. fusionacademy.com

For up to three days a week in July and August, Gymboree Play & Music will run Bubble Camp for children ages 3-5. This summer’s theme is Global Kids, which means that little ones will explore how children in different parts of the world learn and play. From literature and pre-writing to numbers and scientific exploration, the program’s offerings will help kids master the concepts needed for successful school-age learning. As the program may be the first separation experience for some campers, Gymobree’s well-trained staff of teachers is friendly and warm in creating a caring atmosphere. gymboreeclasses.com

Summer Breeze Camp at Gymtime Rhythm & Glues emphasizes fun! Five days a week, 2.6-year-olds to 5.6-year-olds can enjoy playing actively on a state-of-the-art gym; experimenting culinary wonders in the Gymtime Kitchen; exploring music, arts, and crafts; and spending time in the library. Early childhood experts from York Avenue Preschool will even help the youngest campers through a gradual separation process. gymtime.net

A wide range of educational and enrichment activities make for an unforgettable summer at Camp Henry Day Camp. With affordable options for children ages 4.5-13, daily activities include arts and crafts, music, drama, sports, and swimming, in addition to museum visits, amusement park trips, bowling, and other adventures around NYC. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an additional fee. The six-week program is also offered as weekly sessions with various discounts for families. henrystreet.org

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With three Manhattanlocations at Columbia University, New York Institute of Technology, and New YorkUniversity, iD Tech Camps offer day programs for beginner through advanced learners ages 7-17. Courses include computer programming, apps, video game design, and web design to foster STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning. Sports, creative games, and life skills round out the camp’s offerings for children. internaldrive.com

The half-day summer camp program at Jodi’s Gym offers flexible scheduling for ages 3-5. Children spend the morning learning the fundamentals of gymnastics while also enjoying music, art, story time, games, and lunch. From air castle bouncy time to parachute play to freeze dance, kids will develop motor skills and confidence throughout the summer. A Tiny Dancers Camp is also available. jodisgym.com

Offering both morning workshops and drop-in afternoons, as well as a new full-day program that combines art with musical theater, Kids At Art has summer programs for children throughout the season. Fun, hands-on projects including mask making, puppet making, drawing, painting, and sculpture. kidsatartnyc.com

Kids At Work has a gentle separation program for ages 2.3-3.5 years that will take place Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from June through the end of August. Little ones are never required to sit during art sessions, which also include hands-on science and sensory projects. Once a week, campers will take part in soccer and dance activities with partners Super Soccer Stars and Creation Station Dance. Plus, weekly trips to the playground and other outdoor adventures round out the interactive fun. kidsatworknyc.com

For 80 years, Mohawk Day Camp has helped make unforgettable summers for children ages 3-13. On its 40 acres of sports fields, farm, heated pools, craft and hobby areas, tennis courts, and more, campers can enjoy an environment of inclusiveness and exploration. Beyond the traditional sports, Mohawk offers circus skills, cheerleading, rocketry, doll making, songwriting, and guitar lessons. campmohawk.com

Mount Tom Day Camp is all about sports and the arts for ages 3-14. Activities include basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, kickball, gaga, archery, horseback riding, and more. During choice time, kids can also take part in rugby, cricket, squash, and lacrosse. As far as the arts goes, there’s music, drama, dance, crafts, t-shirt art, juggling, and cooking, and during choice time, kids can engage in magic, cartooning, ballroom dance, yoga, jewelry making, and zumba. mounttomdaycamp.com 

Does your child want to learn chess? This summer, NYChesskids is hosting weeklong camps at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan for ages 3-6. This beginner program is also suitable for kids who know a little about the game and will foster creative thinking, concentration, logic, and analytical skills. nychesskids.com

74th St. MAGIC

Summer Adventure Camp at NY Kids Club is an exciting journey across America from Niagara Falls to the Everglades to the Golden Arches of Missouri and beyond! Children 2.5-6 years old will participate in thematic activities including art, gymnastics, dance, science, sports, cooking, martial arts, and yoga. Parents can choose to enroll children in either two, three, or five days per week. nykidsclub.com

For a tailor-made summer camp experience, check out Private Picassos and their in-home programming. During the summer months, Private Picassos brings all the artful fun directly to the camper at home, a museum, or a local park, for children as young as 18 months. Built around the child’s age, interests, and schedule, this individualized camp offers families the convenience of 45-60 minutes of camp on their own schedule. privatepicassos.com

Super Soccer Stars is offering a wealth of programs this summer, including outdoor flexible drop-in classes and four-week mini sessions for ages 2-8, indoor mini camps for ages 2.5-5, full-day camps for ages 6-12, a parent-child pre-soccer program for 12-24 months, and an advanced camp for premier-approved players ages 6-14. Plus, check out their soccer in the Hamptons this summer! supersoccerstars.com

For a lip-smacking and culinary-focused summer, check out one of the 13 week-long camps at Taste Buds Kitchen. Little ones are divided into age groups 4-8 years, 9-13 years, and 10-15 years and make up to four recipes each day. The budding chefs receive aprons, custom recipe books, and diplomas upon graduation from the program. On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Taste Buds also hosts classes for children ages 2-3 in which they can make cupcakes (Mondays) and savory dishes (Wednesdays). tastebudskitchen.com

Offering half- and full-day creative writing summer camps for students ages 6-18, Writopia Lab workshops are led by published, award-winning authors and playwrights who guide peer-driven conversation during class. Campers choose from either Fiction and Fun—where the focus is on short stories—or Playwriting and Performance, which involves theatre workshops and culminates in a performance. Activities include graphic novel writing, songwriting, trips to publishing houses, poetry in the park, acting workshops, and original writing games such as Character Kickball and Steal the Story. writopialab.org

Serving kids 2-16 years old, YMCA Summer Day Camp operates out of 20 branch locations throughout New York City. With offerings ranging from Kindercamp for littlest ones to dedicated sports (basketball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics) and arts camps, children can enjoy active and creative activities all summer long. Counselors may also bring campers to offsite facilities such as local parks and schools. ymcanyc.org

For more information on summer camp programs, visit therightcamp.com

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BUS BAG

Camp starts on the bus! Not only is it about the bag, but it’s about what you put in it for the first day. Love, Laura Gifts recommends lunch, snacks (enough to share with new friends), magazines, a small surprise gift to take the edge off for the new camper, and a letter from home. Keep in mind, this bag will also be taken off campus to theme parks, movie theaters, and more, so it should be durable and either waterproof or washable. Starting at $36, lovelauragifts.com

ORGANIZATION

Go beyond the baggie! Love, Laura Gifts offers tons of products to keep your child’s items organized in even the most busy, cluttered bunk. There’s everything from shower caddies and cosmetic cases to front room boxes and under-bed storage bins. It’s all about how you pack it. Starting at $16, lovelauragifts.com

STATIONERY

Paper goods and stationery are a great way for kids at camp to keep track of their adventures and keep in touch with loved ones at home. Our favorite stationery item for summer is the bus note and the keep in touch card. Keep in touch cards are also great for the end of school. Just print with your child’s camp address info. Starting at $18, lovelauragifts.com

TEAM SPIRIT WEAR

Love, Laura Gifts has everything from face paint and eye-black (also in blue, gold, red, or green) to pinnies, wigs, and tutus. And don’t forget the personalized clothing! Add a camp name, bunk, or zip code. We’ve got spirit yes we do, we’ve got spirit how about you?! $20, lovelauragifts.com

LICE SHAMPOO & MORE

Pesky little nits can make or break a summer. So, what’s a cautious parent to do? First, giving your child his or her own sports helmet to wear is a good precaution. That includes skating, baseball, riding, etc. Secondly, LTC Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In Tonic is always a good idea. Kids should use the Shampoo twice a week and the Leave-In Tonic should hold court in their front-room box. $18, lovelauragifts.com

DON’T FORGET VISITING DAY

Visiting Day is big! We don’t necessarily condone over-the-top care packages; space is limited and most camps give exactly four hours to consume that enormous 16” cookie cake. However, we’re first in line to shower our munchkins with gifts when we visit. We like to include team spirit supplies for Color War, a signing pillow, new magazines, favorite treats from home, extra shampoo, body wash, and batteries. Some of us like to sneak in some bunk gifts as well.

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The lazy (or not so lazy!) days of summer are a great time for children to explore extracurricular activities in depth. Whether your child prefers outdoors sports and recreation or indoor fun like musical theater and cooking, there are day programs in and just outside of the city that offer all kinds of fun and learning. So if you haven’t already booked for summer, enjoy this wonderful batch of summer classes and camps—and be sure to check with your favorite venues to see what they have planned!

The waterfront activities hosted by The Advantage Sea and Sports Camp at Maritime College are nothing short of amazing for New York City kids ages 6-17. Supervised by award-winning staff, children can kayak, sail, swim, and play tennis, soccer, basketball, kickball, softball, capture the flag, and much more. The 55-acre campus includes several fields, a gymnasium, a beach volleyball court, and a beautiful indoor swimming pool. advantagetennisclubs.com

For families interested in an August camp program, ArchiKids runs August 19-30 and introduces children ages 9-13 to the world of architecture in New York City. This summer, campers will be focusing on bridges and skyscrapers while visiting places like the top of the Citibank building in Queens, the tram along the Queensboro Bridge, and the Chinese Scholar Garden in Snug Harbor. The hands-on program introduces specific architectural concepts before allowing kids to build his or her own structure(s) while experimenting with form and materials. archikids.org

Kids ages 4-14 can learn, discover, and simply have fun at Bank Street Summer Camp. The program uses the city’s vast resources to create a diverse group of offerings such as Spanish immersion, exploring nature, swimming, musical theater, cooking, science, film writing and directing, chess, scavenger hunts, sports, and other games. bankstreet.edu/summer-camp

Summer camp at Citibabes is built around weekly themed adventures. Children ages 17 months to 7 years encounter new and exciting activities each week, such as insect and flower observation, a fossil dig, volcano experiments, and group mural building. In CitiCamp Jr. (17-27 months, with adult), littlest ones engage in art and sensory activities, free play, music, and movement, and enjoy snacks. In CitiCamp (28 months to 4 years, fully separated), tots enjoy art projects, dress-up, and more. And at CitiCamp Sr. (4-7 years), kids take part in both on- and off-site programming, including swimming, tennis, and soccer. citibabes.com

The range of activities and sports is extensive and customized for different age groups at Dwight Summer Day Camp: Pee Wee Camp (ages 4-5), Junior Camp (ages 6-8), and Senior Camp (ages 9-13). Programs include 2D and 3D art, game design, circus arts, music, movement/dance, yoga, swimming, fencing, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, and more. The camp offers age-appropriate day and overnight trips; an indoor swimming pool; and is run by Dwight School faculty, professional coaches and camp experts, including the former Director of Youth Sports at Asphalt Green, Mike Bailey. dwightsummercamp.org

Gate Hill Day Camp is where many NYC kids ages 3-15 spend their summers. With a large heated pool complex, an amazing outdoor adventure program, and 33 acres of magnificent mountainside at their fingertips, campers can choose from activities like ziplining, rock climbing, archery, fencing, martial arts, gymnastics, ceramics, cooking, gaga, and a wide array of sports. The camp’s nature program offers everything an outdoorsy child could want, from hiking and fishing to vegetable and herb gardens and a mini-farm with goats, chickens, rabbits, and sheep. gatehilldaycamp.com

Owned and run by Scott Heifetz, a real rocket scientist, Launch Math & Science Centers run exciting and educational one-week camps on the Upper West Side for children ages 4-12. The 2013 summer season includes Rockin’ Robotics & Electronics and Scratch Programming & Gaming as well as plans for half-day programs for littlest campers. While the programs are educational, the emphasis is always on fun, hands-on projects that kids get to bring home at the end of the day. launchmath.com

At their traditional day summer camp program for children 3 years old through entering third grade, Leman Manhattan offers campers swim lessons, soccer, tennis, basketball, karate, yoga, woodworking, outdoor play at their rooftop playground, and a daily lunch prepared by chefs trained at the French Culinary Institute. Additionally, Leman offers weekly workshops for fourth through ninth graders in which kids can enjoy playing basketball, honing their culinary skills, and working in visual and performing arts. lemanmanhattan.org/summercamp

The oldest summer day camp in the U.S., Pierce Day Camp offers age-appropriate, instructionally based programming amidst its 27 acres and seven swimming pools. From baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and lacrosse to archery, gymnastics, performing arts, gardening, and horseback riding, Pierce has a wide array of appealing activities for children ages 3-13. In addition to their beautiful new synthetic turf athletic field, the camp now has a Pierce Jitney service for families looking to reunite out in the Hamptons at the end of each week. piercecamps.com

Offering John McEnroe tennis academy coaches and directors along with 20 courts, Sportime Randall’s Island hosts a premier tennis camp for kids ages 5-15. The venue also has a sports camp with activities like basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, flag football, kickball, softball, pilates, yoga, and even a slip and slide. sportimeny.com

Little ones will flip for summer camp at the STREB Lab for Action Mechanics. Ages 6-12 can enroll in circus camp in which they’ll fly on the trapeze, bounce on the trampoline, walk the tightrope, and tumble in a clown suit as part of a three-ring circus. Younger ones ages 3-5 can attend the little kid camp in which they’ll do basic tumbling and learn POPACTION shapes. streb.org

Kids get to write, direct, act, and edit their own films at Take Two Film Academy week-long filmmaking and acting programs. Ages 8-15 will learn how to take an idea from conception to a finished product. Camps are held on the Upper West Side and the Financial District. taketwofilmacademy.com

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Camp Walden

When choosing a sleepaway camp for the first time, many parents contemplate whether or not they should send their child to camp with a friend. While going to camp with a friend works for many campers, it can backfire as well, complicating both the camp experience and the friendship. Parents should keep the following ideas and scenarios in mind when weighing the decision:

As parents search for the perfect camp for their child, many of their friends and family are likely to be strong advocates for the camps their children attend and will be eager to share information. This can be a great way to gather information—but the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, (ACA) cautions against choosing a camp solely based on where a child’s friends or cousins go. Parents need to do their own research. While a friend’s camp may be a great fit for that family, it may not be good for yours. Even if your children are similar in some important ways, you may conclude that the camp isn’t quite right for your child.

Parents also should make sure the camp’s philosophy complements their own parenting style. In broad strokes, some parents look for a camp that develops self-esteem through team sports and healthy rivalry, while others look for cooperative group learning and non-competitive activities. Keeping this in mind, we gathered some additional reasons for going to camp alone, followed by equally good reasons for attending with a friend. The scenario that seems to work best for your child can help inform this important decision when it comes to summer camp.

Worried your child won’t make friends at camp if he or she doesn’t go with a friend? You really needn’t be. Camp is a community where children tend to bond quickly by sharing in the activities and traditions of the camp. Moreover, the staff at any well-run camp is adept at helping kids find their comfort zone and establish friendships with other children. In research by the ACA, 96% of campers say that camp helped them make new friends and 69% of parents say their child remains in contact with those friends.

That being said, many camps ensure that children who are going alone for the first time will not be alone. Even before camp begins, many camps host a pre-camp event for first-time campers, which is a good way for children to meet other campers and can relieve any worry they may have about going to camp by themselves. “We sent our daughter to a camp where she knew of children that went there, but she didn’t go with a friend,” says Rebecca Tayne, a Manhattan parent. “The camp does a lot to help campers make new friends. They hosted a new-camper orientation a month before camp where she met a lot of girls and she was able to request they be in the same bunk. They also do bunk bonding activities in the first few days and make sure to cluster new campers together in the bunks, along with some returning campers.” Keep in mind that if a camp doesn’t offer these types of events, your child will still make friends easily beginning with the bus ride to camp.

Going to camp is a wonderful growth experience for all children, but for those who go without a pal specifically, it lets them know that they can meet new friends and be independent.

Rebecca adds, “My husband and I felt that we didn’t want to saddle [our daughter] with pre-existing dynamics before she even got there. Having a friend could hamper her ability to branch out and make new friends. It could enforce ideas about her that she might want to put aside. Basically, we liked the idea of her having a clean slate—and she liked it too.”

Exactly. Camp is a place where children can reinvent themselves. Your child has gone to school with the same children for years and may be thought of at home as the athletic child or the shy child. At camp, your child can be whomever he or she chooses to be, which is harder to do when your child is at camp with a friend who knows the roles from home.

Lori Hertz, the mother of two sons from Long Island, sent her children to two different camps. Her oldest son is independent and went to camp without a friend, but her younger son wanted to go to camp with his cousin. Right before camp started however, the cousin decided not to go, and her son had to decide whether or not to go alone. “I said to my son that if he wants to go to camp, he should go and not let the fact that his cousin isn’t going ruin his summer,” says Lori. “He ended up going and having a great summer. The following summer, his cousin went to camp with him and my son didn’t spread his wings as much and make as many new friends as the summer before because he had his cousin as a crutch.”

So keep in mind that if your child goes to camp with a friend who has already been to that camp, the friend may already have a separate group of friends there that your child might not immediately join—which can be good or bad depending upon the circumstances.

But there are also plenty of compelling reasons to send your kid to camp with a buddy. Sending your child to camp with a friend could bolster their comfort and their confidence. They’ll feel like they have a friend to count on from the very beginning of camp.

“Camp is an amazing experience where children create new lifelong friendships, develop confidence and independence, and have the opportunity to spread their wings and be whoever they want to be,” says Paul Schorey, Director of Chestnut Lake, a co-ed resident camp in Beach Lake, PA. “In order for children to take full advantage of these experiences, it’s easy to suggest that campers attend a camp without friends from home. However, a child going away to camp for the first time is taking a major step. Oftentimes, attending camp with a friend from home provides the necessary comfort and confidence for a child to go to camp in the first place.” Just keep in mind that you also run the risk of having two home friends who drift apart at camp.

If your child wants to go to camp with a friend or you feel more comfortable sending your child with someone, have a conversation with the camp director and let him or her know that these children are friends from home. Andy Lilientha, owner and Director of Camp Winnebago, a boys resident camp in Fayette, ME, cautions: “Parents should be prepared for them to be in different cabins and possibly assigned to different groups. Usually, there is ample time for friends to see each other during the course of the day, and being placed in different groups allows campers the opportunity to establish a broader network of friends rather than encourage children to naturally cling to what is familiar and more comforting—and perhaps not as beneficial.”

Adam Baker, owner and Director of Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge, brother-sister resident camps in Equinunk, PA, takes a similarly balanced approach. “A camper’s experience at sleepaway camp is defined by a collection of experiences that foster the development of their character, morality, and independence—almost all of which happen through the relationships they develop,” he says. “Much of this growth occurs in new situations with new friends. While attending sleepaway camp with a close friend from home creates a comfort, attending with a few friends may dilute the very experiences we hope for our children to have. If attending camp for the first summer with a friend, we share our insight on this with parents, and with their understanding that we will often place the children in separate bunks.”

Whether your child goes to camp with a friend or goes alone, camp is a wonderful way for him or her to form new, long-lasting friendships and to become part of a caring community. And, in many cases, camp friendships—whether they began on campgrounds or began at home—will last well beyond the final days of summer.

For more information on camps, visit aca-nynj.org, therightcamp.com, and newyorkfamily.com

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The following camps and their camp directors will be at our Sunday fair to provide all the information you need to pick the perfect camp for your child.

• 92nd Street Y
• Adirondack Woodcraft Camps
• ALPS at Kimball Union Academy
• Asphalt Green Day Camp
• Awosting + Chinqueka
• Bank Street Summer Camp
• Brant Lake Dance Camp
• Camp Cody
• Camp Eagle Hill
• Camp Onas
• Camp Kodiak
• Camp Wingate*Kirkland
• Campus Kids Summer Camps
• Corbin’s Crusaders
• Coyote Tracks
• Deer Mountain Day Camp
• Deerkill Day Camp
• Dwight Summer Day Camp
• French Woods Festival
• Frost Valley YMCA
• Gate Hill Day Camp
• Green Mountain Energy
• Haven’s Kids in the Kitchen
• Hosmer Point Summer Camp
• Incarnation Camps
• Independent Lake Camp
• iZ Camp
• Kutsher’s Sports Academy
• Learning Rx
• Mohawk Day Camp
• Mount Tom Day Camp
• New Country Day Camp
• New York YMCA Camp
• Oasis Day Camp
• Pequot Sherwood & Pioneer Village
• Pusteblume Int. Preschool
• The Nature Place Day Camp
• Universal Camping
• Woodmont Day Camp
• YMCA of Greater NY

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Whether it’s learning new skills, competing on the field or just having fun and making friends, this camp gets kids looking forward to each day of summer! There’s sailing, kayaking, fishing, and motor boating – plus swimming lessons and water games at the aquatic center. Along with extensive recreational facilities. Located in Throgs, NY on the beautiful, 55- acre Maritime College campus, camp is easy to reach from Manhattan, the Bronx, Queen and Westchester. Transportation is available.

Call 718.239.7919  www.Advantagecamps.net

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The following camps and their camp directors will be at our Saturday fair to provide all the information you need to pick the perfect camp for your child.

• 92nd Street Y
• Bank Street Summer Camp
• Berkshire Hills Emanuel Camps
• Blue Rill Day Camp
• Camp Birch Hill
• Camp Cody
• Camp Eagle Hill
• Camp Weequahic
• Campus Kids Summer Camps
• Cosa Academy
• Day Camp in the Park
• Deer Mountain Day Camp
• Dwight Summer Day Camp
• ESF Summer Camps
• Fieldston Outdoors
• French Woods Festival
• Frost Valley YMCA
• Gate Hill Day Camp
• Green Mountain Energy
• Greenwood Trails
• Incarnation Camps
• Independent Lake Camp
• iZ Camp
• Ken Mont and KenWood Camps
• Kutsher’s Sports Academy
• Mohawk Day Camp
• Mount Tom Day Camp
• New York YMCA Camp
• Oasis Day Camp
• Storefront Science
• The Nature Place Day Camp
• Vital Theatre Jr. Performance Camp
• Woodmont Day Camp
• YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
• YMCA of Greater NY

The following camps and their camp directors will be at our Sunday fair to provide all the information you need to pick the perfect camp for your child.

• A Montessori Summer Camp
• Adirondack Woodcraft Camps
• Aviator Sports Summer Camp
• Backpacks and Binoulars
• Berkshire Hills Emanuel Camps
• Beth Sholom Day Camp
• Blue Ridge Camp
• Brant Lake
• Buckley Day Camp
• Camp Birch Hill
• Camp Clio
• Camp Cody
• Camp Danbee
• Camp Eagle Hill
• Camp Weequahic
• Chateaugay
• Drake Bennett Summer Schools
• French Woods Festival
• Friends Academy Summer Camp
• Frost Valley YMCA
• Green Mountain Energy
• Greenwood Trails
• Incarnation Camps
• Independent Lake Camp
• iZ Camp
• Kutsher’s Sports Academy
• Marks JCH Day Camp
• Mill Basin Day Camp
• Mohawk Day Camp
• New Country Day Camp
• New York YMCA Camp
• NY Kids Club
• Oasis Day Camp
• Prospect Park Zoo Camp
• Rolling River Day Camp
• YMCA of Greater NY

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An independent school with a lot of camp experience in its 140-year history, Dwight will offer state-of-the-art facilities on both the Upper East and West Sides and a big menu of sports and activities, including swimming, performing and visual arts, and day and overnight trips to a wide range of fun destinations throughout New York City and beyond.

For more information, visit dwightsummercamp.org

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March 2nd Fair at Gramercy Arts High School

• ALPS at Kimball Union
• Camp Cody
• Camp Eagle Hill
• Camp Wingate *Kirkland
• Circle F Dude Ranch
• French Woods
• Frost Valley YMCA
• Greenwood Trails
• Incarnation Camps
• Independent Lake Camp
• Kutsher’s Sports Academy
• New York YMCA Camp
• Stoneleigh Burnham Summer Programs
• YMCA Camp Hi-Rock

March 3rd Fair at BMCC

• Advantage Sea & Sport
• ALPS at Kimball Union
• Brant Lake
• Camp Cody
• Camp Eagle Hill
• Camp Wingate *Kirkland
• Circle F Dude Ranch
• Frost Valley YMCA
• Greenwood Trails
• Incarnation Camps
• Independent Lake Camp
• Kutsher’s Sports Academy
  
• New York YMCA Camp
• Stoneleigh Burnham Summer Programs
• YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
  

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