Edited by Lauren Vespoli
IN THE CITY
14th Street Y: Come in out of the heat for art activities, music, circle time, and snacks at the 14th Street Y’s mini-Camp, for ages 17 months to 5 years. Splash and play in the sprinklers on the rooftop playground. A parent or caregiver must accompany the child at all times. 14streety.org
Advantage Day Camps: Advantage Day Camps offer the perfect mix of activities! Choose mostly tennis, or a variety of sports—like basketball, soccer and swimming—plus arts, or action and adventure, including indoor rock climbing and field trips. Join the fun at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club or midtown’s Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club. advantagecamps.net
Agape Education Group: S.E.E! Summer Mobile Day Camp, uniquely designed for ages 5-14 years-old, is an all-inclusive 6-in-1 summer camp experience, where every day is a field-trip. Located in Park Slope, they offer Academic, Art, Aquatic, Dance, Self-efficacy, and Sports Camps all for the price of one! agapeeducation.weebly.com
Applause NY: Camp Applause gives campers a taste of all of their hottest afterschool classes in this fun-filled week! Campers will cycle through singing, acting, hip-hop, Broadway dance, arts and crafts, and improvisation, as well as rehearse for an end-of-week performance (every Friday at noon). Each week has a different fun, theme, a visit from a Broadway star, and a special event! Join them for one week or all 10 (June 6-August 12). applauseny.com
The Art Farm in the City: The Art Farm in the City is excited to be expanding their summer camp to Trevor Day School’s East Campus on 95th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. All campers will receive live animal science lessons and encounters daily. They will be running a half -day camp for 3-year-olds and full-day camp for ages 4-9. Activities will include art, live animal science, gardening, cooking, and outdoor activities on the terrace daily. All full-day campers will receive swim lessons from the 92Y. theartfarms.org
Asphalt Green: Get the camp experience at Asphalt Green! Located on the Upper East Side or Battery Park City, play on a 1.5-acre field (UES) or full-court gymnasium (BPC), swim in their pools, and participate in arts, gaga, theater, gardening, and more! asphaltgreen.org
Atlantic Acting School: Atlantic’s Actors Craft Workshop introduces actors ages 11-15 to the creative exploration of acting as a craft. Through warm-up, improvisation, technique, and scene study, students engage their creative abilities, participate in design workshops, and develop a film project. atlanticactingschool.org
Avenues: The World School: Summer@Avenues offers engaging experiences for students entering nursery through grade 8, featuring their signature language immersion camps. Avenues’ unique style of immersion in Spanish and Chinese is offered in a variety of kid-pleasing themes sure to attract aspiring chefs, scientists, and even adventurers looking for an overnight experience. All levels of knowledge and experience in the languages will be accommodated. In addition, they offer non-language camps where children can create the next Broadway hit or hit the park on a skateboard made with their own two hands. avenues.org/summer
Aviator Camps: Aviator Camps offers campers a well-rounded experience with sports, swimming, educational trips, and new activities in a safe and fun environment. New air-conditioned buses provide corner pick-up. Their new age-appropriate divisions ensure children Pre-k to grade 9 make memories that last a lifetime. aviatorcamps.com
Ballet Academy East: BAE Summerdance immerses girls ages 4-9 in activities centering on the arts, including ballet, tap, modern, jazz, and musical theater. Swimming, cooking, art, gymnastics, drama, yoga, and origami are all a part of Summerdance. Sessions run June 27–August 18, 2016. balletacademyeast.com
Bank Street Summer Camp: The Spanish Immersion programs at Bank Street Summer Camp are available for all campers between 4 and 13 years of age on the Upper West Side. Everyone swims at least twice a week in their beautiful outdoor pool. Camp staff is made up of teachers, graduate students, and alumni, as well as various specialists and professionals in their fields. bankstreet.edu/camp
BASIS Independent Brooklyn: Experience BASIS Independent Summer at their brand-new Brooklyn campus. Weekly programming options offer Traditional Day Camp, Mandarin and Spanish Immersion, Minecraft, Engineering, Architecture and much more! Transportation available. Brooklyn.BASISindependent.com/summer-program
Book Nook NYC: Book Nook’s World of Enchanted Stories Summer Camp, offering two time slots for children ages 30-42 months and 43-60 months, will explore different genres, themes, and modes of storytelling through academics, art, music, and much more. Come see what the hoot is all about! booknooknyc.com
British International School of New York: Designed to keep young hands and minds active over those hot summer days, BIS-NY Summer Camp offers daily swimming and a variety of activities and trips to build friendships and explore new skills, all taught by their highly qualified teachers and teaching assistants. Located at their beautiful waterside facility on 23rd Street. For children ages 3-10. bis-ny.org/summer-camp
Broadway Dance Center: The Children and Teen Program (CTP) Summer Session offers young dancers elite training in their state-of-the-art studios located in the heart of Broadway’s Theater District. These 4-week sessions for ages 3-7 run July 9-31 at Broadway Dance Center. Classes meet weekly on Saturdays or Sundays. Jazz, Hip-Hop and Acro are offered! BroadwayDanceCenter.com
Brooklyn Strategist: The Brooklyn Strategist’s camp lets kids build kingdoms, strategize takeovers, save the planet and cure disease together—all by playing games! Kids love it because they have a blast, and parents love it because their children develop cognitive and social skills. For ages 5 to 15; June 20-September 2. thebrooklynstrategist.com
The Calhoun School: Bard enthusiasts clamor for a chance to participate in Calhoun Summer Shakespeare (CSS), a five-week intensive theater program that concludes in a full production of “Cymbeline!” Student actors go through all stages of a Shakespearean production, including set construction and costume building, music, sound and lighting. CSS is available for students ages 10-17, from June 27-July 29. calhoun.org/csscamp
Carnegie Hall: On Saturday, May 21, Carnegie Hall celebrates families by offering free interactive and fun musical activities in its Resnick Education Wing. Families can participate in songwriting workshops, explore a digital playground, join in on sing-alongs, and build instruments and play them in an ensemble. There will also be opportunities to take in professional performances in the marvelous Weill Music Room. carnegiehall.org/FamilyWeekends
Chelsea Piers: Golf Camp at Chelsea Piers offers junior golfers of all abilities the unique opportunity to learn the game from experienced, enthusiastic, and supportive golf professionals at one of the country’s premier training facilities. More experienced golfers are encouraged to check out Chelsea Piers’ Performance Golf Camp. chelseapiers.com
The China Institute: Travel to China for a life changing experience! Differentiate and enhance your college applications! China Institute has taken over 300 students to China, allowing them to select from two different itineraries. The China Institute’s program consists of three basic components – classroom language learning, activities and excursions, and the hallmark homestay experience, all of which are discussed in more detail below. Together, the Summer Study in China program aims not just to help students improve their Chinese, and give them an up-close look at Chinese culture as it really is, but also to provide our students with an opportunity to “live like a local” in China. chinainstitute.org
The Children’s Academy: The Children’s Academy is Brooklyn’s go-to destination for summer camp! Located on LIU Brooklyn’s beautifully landscaped 11-acre campus, children ages 3 to 12 will find a myriad of activities to fit their interests, including architecture, Chinese, circus arts, hip-hop, robotics, Spanish and theater arts, as well as week-long Blackbird Sports Camps in baseball, basketball, soccer, and swimming. liu.edu/childrensacademy/summer
Collina Italiana: Located on the UES and running June 6-July 15 and August 8-September 2, Collina Italiana’s new Summer in the City 2016 allows students to benefit from a comprehensive approach to learning Italian in an age-appropriate and inviting atmosphere. The program includes Giochiamo in Italiano, where campers learn Italian through play, music, theater, and games; Cinema Italiano where animated movies and cartoons teach Italian; Arte Insieme, which encourages campers to be creative, make art, and speak Italian; and Le Uscite, taking campers to museums to discover Italian art. collinaitaliana.com
Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School: Columbia Grammar Summer Camp provides campers entering Pre-K through grade 2 all the elements of a big day camp, right here on the UWS. Join them for their action-packed summer of swimming, games, gymnastics, and arts and crafts, plus three huge yards to play in with friends! cgps.org/camp
The Craft Studio: Come beat the heat and craft the afternoons away at the Craft Studio’s Summer Afternoons, Monday-Thursday, 2:30-4:30pm, and Fridays, 10am-12pm with lunch. With just 24 hours RSVP notice required, kids ages 3-9 (separated into age groups) engage in new and exciting multimedia craft projects that will wow their grownups. A snack and fun games are included in each afternoon. craftstudionyc.com
Diller-Quaile School of Music: June 2016 Programs at The Diller-Quaile School of Music embrace the development of musicianship, foster creativity, and inspire the pursuit of artistry at each stage of development. In a vibrant, engaging and caring learning environment, teachers support children ages 2 through high school in compelling music and artistic opportunities. Morning, afternoon, full-day, and evening programs available, May 31-June 17. diller-quaile.org/June
The Dwight School: Dwight Summer Camp offers action-packed activities, adventures, arts, and athletics for children 4-12. With daily swim, day trips, theme weeks, and color war, the fun never ends! Specialty Spark Camps include hip hop and musical theater, technology, stop-motion animation, aquatics, and more. Choose from one to ten-week sessions; and mix and match to customize the experience at Dwight Summer Camp. dwightsummercamp.org
EBL Coaching: EBL Coaching will offer its Summer Skills Building Program for students in grades Pre-K-12. During these three-week summer programs, held in June, July, and August, students will learn research-based, multi-sensory techniques to develop their reading, writing, math, and study skills. eblcoaching.com
Educational Alliance Preschool: Summer Session at the Educational Alliance Preschool is an opportunity for children ages 2-5 to participate in enriching and fun-filled summer activities, all based out of Manny Cantor Center on the Lower East Side. Led by expert educators and specialists, children build community while enjoying a season of exploration through field trips, drama, yoga, water play, music, sports, and more! mannycantor.org/summer-session
Elements Preschool: Summer at Elements offers kids a chance to learn and play in a unique woodland in the heart of Manhattan. Elements Preschool on the Lower East Side has a custom-landscaped garden in which kids dig, splash, climb, farm, and do yoga, as well as learn basic concepts of science, math and language. Their summer program promises muddy fingers, curious minds, and full hearts. elementspreschool.com
Fastbreak Sports: Check out Fastbreak Sports’ half-day and full-day summer camp options for children ages 3-15. They offer multi-sport or basketball-specific camps on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for school closures and summer. No commitment required—choose your week(s) or day(s) in one of New York City’s premier sports programs. fastbreakkids.com
French Institute Alliance Française: Kids embark on a voyage through French language and culture at FIAF’s summer day camps. With an array of fun activities, classes, and field trips throughout New York City, kids ages 1-17 enhance their skills and unleash their creativity—all in French! fiaf.org
Flushing Town Hall: Celebrate the Full Moon with a drum circle in Flushing Town Hall’s garden with master drummers from Korean tradition. Teaching Artist Song Hee Lee will lead the first workshop on July 19. Workshops continue through the summer with master percussionists from Colombia, China, and Puerto Rico. flushingtownhall.org
Gotham Summer Tennis Camps: Gotham Tennis Academy offers the leading rain or shine, outdoor and indoor summer tennis program in NYC and the Hamptons. Gotham teaching pros excel at teaching the fundamentals, while stressing sportsmanship, hard work, and fun in their supportive camp environment. Whether your child is a beginner or advanced player, he or she will gain confidence and improve, while making friends for life! Convenient NYC locations at Stadium Tennis Center, Equinox Sports Club NY, Upper Westside and the Hamptons. Door-to-door transportation is provided. gothamtennis.com & stadiumtennisnyc.com
Green Ivy Enrichment: Come play, learn, and explore in Battery Park City this summer! Green Ivy Enrichment is perfectly situated next to the iconic Hudson River, and has access to the best parks in Lower Manhattan. Their eight-week summer camp will have a range of themes in which campers will have opportunities to play sports, go on field trips, and experience the best kids’ programs in NYC. greenivyenrichment.com
Greenpoint Y: The Greenpoint Y Summer Camp experience for youth ages 2-12 engages children in a fun-filled summer with sports, instructional swimming, arts and crafts, literature, STEM, and weekly themed days throughout July and August. Their Green Tweens Camp, for middle schoolers in grades 6-8, is an environmentally-based summer program where kids learn STEM, incorporate sustainable practices, and engage in exciting, eco-friendly activities. ymcanyc.org/greenpoint
Gymtime Rhythm & Glues: At Summer Breeze Day Camp, the emphasis is on fun! Choose a three- or five-day per week experience that combines two unparalleled resources: York Avenue Preschool’s premier staff of Early Childhood Educators and Gymtime’s one-of-a-kind facility. Campers get the chance to play in Gymtime’s state-of-the-art gym, experiment with cooking, explore music, create art projects, and enjoy the library. Campers will also visit their outdoor playground and older campers will engage in on-site water activities. Children ages 2.6-4.11 are invited to join the fun! gymtime.net
Harlem School of the Arts: The Harlem School of the Arts offers a summer of fun in the arts for children ages 4-12. ARTScape Summer Day Camp is an arts experience like no other. Campers enjoy a variety of classes in four different art forms: Music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Weekly trips to NYC’s cultural destinations and afternoon swimming highlight the three two-week sessions. Each session culminates with a performance for campers’ families and friends. For more information email [email protected]. hsanyc.org
The Handwork Studio: The Handwork Studio is the leading educator of kids’ needle arts, machine sewing, and fashion camp for kids ages 5-15. Join them at some of the finest independent schools in NY: Friends Seminary in NYC, Williamsburg Northside and Poly Prep in Brooklyn, and the Portledge School in Long Island. thehandworkstudio.com/locations
Henry Street Settlement: This summer, youngsters (ages 5 to 13) at Camp Henry will embark on an exciting Journey Through Time. Each week of the seven-week camp will focus on a specific decade— from the Roaring 1920s through the futuristic 2020s. Campers will explore major historical events, sports, technology, music, food and fashion from each era. The Camp Henry Journey Though Time will be a thrilling exploration of history, and will incorporate field trips, interesting activities, and theme-based parties. For more information call 212-254-3100 ext. 207. henrystreet.org
Hollingworth Science Camp: Hollingworth Science Camp, a part of Teachers College, Columbia University, aims to develop young scientists through interdisciplinary, inquiry-based experiences. Their program hosts children grades K through 4, and runs the month of July. tc.columbia.edu/centers/hollingworth
HudsonWay Immersion School: Mandarin Summer Camp at HudsonWay Immersion School allows kids ages 2.5-12 to engage in hands-on, multicultural activities as they acquire language skills in a 100 percent Mandarin environment. Campers will step into an imaginary time machine to visit the major dynasties of China, right from their Upper West Side campus! hwis.org
International School of Brooklyn: ISB Summer is a French and Spanish Language Immersion program for children entering Pre-K through grade 4. Each week, participants explore a unique theme through arts, sports, games, music, and more. ISB summer is open to language learners of all levels. Beginners grasp the rhythm of the language, while more advanced speakers enhance their skills and practice with their peers. Most importantly, everyone has fun with the hands-on, interactive activities, coming away with a love of language learning! isbrooklyn.org
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: This summer, ship out to Camp Intrepid, the only camp in New York City that takes place on an aircraft carrier! At the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s day camp, children ages 5-13 investigate the world through hands-on activities, scientific experiments, and analysis of artifacts and ship spaces. intrepidmuseum.org/campintrepid
Jalopy Theatre: Jalopy Jr. Summer Camp is a week-long summer day camp program for children, ages 7-14, teaching folk music. At Jalopy, we hope to make learning an instrument both approachable and fun. With a light-hearted, song-based learning style, students begin learning songs immediately. Students will study stringed instrument in small groups, play in ensemble groups, take voice lessons and perform in bands. Students will also workshop with visiting musicians. Week one starts August 1 and week two starts August 8. jalopy.biz
Jodi’s Gym: Join Jodi’s Gym for a morning of non-stop fun! Your 3-5-year-old child will run, jump, tumble, balance, stretch, sing, create, move, and groove all under the supervision and care of their well-trained and certified staff. It’s a mix that your child is sure to love. You choose the days and weeks! jodisgym.com
Kids at Art: Summer 2016 at Kids at Art is going to be a blast! Kids at Art offers a half-day or full-day option. Children may attend either by the day ($175), half-day ($95), or by the week ($425 half-day, or $700 full day) June 6-August 26. Children are asked to bring their lunch for the full-day session. When the weather permits, they will have lunchtime outdoors at a small park around the corner. They also offer a four-week (June, July or August) program for 2-4 years, on Wednesdays at 3:30pm and a one hour class for ages 5 and up at 3:30pm on Tuesdays ($175/month). kidsatartnyc.com
Kids Creative: The award-winning Kids Creative Summer Camp brings kids ages 4-14 through a creative adventure where they write and perform their own original plays and music, learn instruments, design sets and costumes, and still have time to go to the park and on field trips. Camp is from July 5-August 12 at the IDEAL School on the Upper West Side. kidscreative.org/summer-camp
Kids in Sports: Kids in Sports offers Summer Camp all summer long for children ages 2.5-9. Indoor camp for younger children is held on the Upper East Side and outdoor camp for older children is held at the newly renovated Randall’s Island. Camp is led by experienced coaches and includes instruction in multiple sports, fun cooperative games, relay races, and more! kidsinsports.com
Kumon: Kumon, the world’s largest afterschool math and reading program, helps accelerate your child’s learning—from age 3 through high school. Their math and reading programs offer academic advancement for all ages. kumon.com
The Language Workshop for Children: LWFC camps blend Francois Thibaut’s enriching, time-tested method with immersion, top-notch materials, emotional reinforcement, native speaking teachers, and stimulating activities. Students magically learn French, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese in a happy, boisterous immersive environment filled with exciting, age-appropriate action games, humorous visual aids, original vocabulary-building songs, arts and crafts, hands-on projects, enriched play, Professor Toto Time, costume days, celebrations, baking, and the LWFC’s famous vocabulary-building songs. And if your child’s birthday falls during a week that he’s in camp, let them know. They’ll get all of the campers together to sing Happy Birthday! thelanguageworkshopforchildren.com
Launch Math & Science Centers: Summer day camps at Launch Math & Science Centers are week-long sessions packed with hands-on, age-appropriate STEM projects that campers get to keep. Multiple camps are offered each week for kids 4-13 including robotics, coding, and more! This summer, Launch has new camps at five Manhattan locations including the UWS, the UES, and Tribeca. launchmath.com
Lavner Camps: Lavner Camps is offering Cutting Edge Specialty Camps at NYU (Kimmel Center) and Columbia University (Lerner Hall) for kids ages 6 to 15. Campers can learn the latest in tech at Robotics Camps, Game Design Camps, Computer Programming Camps and Elite Skills Minecraft Camps, or pursue a passion in creative arts at Fashion Design Camp, Hand Sewing Camp (stuffed animal creations!), Jewelry Design Camp, and Filmmaking Camp. Campers can achieve something great at Lavner Camps! Space is limited. lavnercampsandprograms.com
Léman Manhattan: In addition to the always-popular Camp Léman for PreK-5, Léman’s Culinary Academy allows 4th-8th graders the opportunity to develop their cooking chops while conceiving and launching a pop-up restaurant for families at the end of this week-long culinary adventure! campleman.org
Let’s Dress Up: Let’s Dress Up, the beloved UES princess party venue, re-opened this past December after an electrical fire destroyed the space last fall. Along with a slightly more modern look, the re-opened Let’s Dress Up now offers Princess Mini Camps for ages 3-5 , 90-minute blocks of structured Princess Play, and weekly classes. letsdressupnyc.com
Long Island City YMA: There is an energy and magic to summer camp that cannot be replicated. The children in Early Childhood camp at the LIC YMCA can be seen and heard singing, laughing, dancing, chatting, playing, and learning throughout the air-conditioned classrooms, gym, and dance studio as well as the parks and playgrounds in the area. Y Camps provide a positive and exciting camp experience in a safe and positive learning environment. The program is specifically designed for young children (3- 5.5). The daily and weekly schedules combine structured and hands-on, open-ended learning opportunities based on session-long thematic units. They aim to develop and enhance campers’ curiosity, imagination, self-confidence and self-esteem with a program that supports student’s growth and learning across six developmental domains. ymcanyc.org/lic
Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Music Center: This summer, your child can star in an original musical written just for them! At Kaufman Music Center’s five-week Summer Musical Theater Workshop, ages 6-15 participate in all aspects of producing a show and perform in a full-scale production in the Merkin Concert Hall. Working with small groups of children their own age, kids take classes in acting, singing, and movement. During the afternoon, each group works with its director, choreographer, and songwriters to create its own musical play. kaufmanmusiccenter.org
MAGIC Activity Center: For children ages 2-6, each week is dedicated to a different country which provides the theme tying together a wide-range of fun, educational activities based on the STEAM global initiative. Children use MAGIC’S fully equipped preschool classrooms as well as a state-of–the-art gym. Of course, there is also plenty of outdoor play and sports on MAGIC’s private rooftop playground. magicactivitycenter.com
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center: The MMACKids Summer Workshop for kids 3-6 will bring beloved stories to life through play and art, on Mondays-Fridays during the month of July. Kids ages 7-14 will turn into Broadway stars before your eyes. manhattanmovement.com/kids
Marks JCH Summer Day Camp: Marks JCH Summer Day Camp provides campers ages 2-14 with an unforgettable and enriching summer experience. Campers experience a wide range of age-appropriate athletic, creative, and social activities in a Jewish environment on a private outdoor campground; older campers travel on a variety of day and overnight trips. Transportation available in Brooklyn and Staten Island; extended camp hours are available. jchb.org/summer-camps
Marymount School of New York: Marymount Summer is a coed Day Camp celebrating over 30 years of fun in the heart of New York City. Camps include Summer STEAM camp for children ages 5-12, Summer Musical Theater Drama Camp for children ages 5-12, and World Cultures Early childhood Day Camp for children ages 3.5-5. All camps include weekly swim instruction, sports, and weekly field trips, and run from June 27-July 29, 2016. After-camp is available. marymountsummer.org
McBurney YMCA: Whether learning a new sport, discovering arts and culture, tumbling into circus arts, or exploring science, the McBurney YMCA Summer Day Camps offer an opportunity to build wonderful lifelong memories and a feeling of community that will last beyond the summer, serving ages 4-16. ymcanyc.org/mcburneycamp
The National Academy School: The National Academy School hosts one-week summer art camp sessions held from June 5- August 5. Open to ages 5-17 and led by trained art educators and professional artists, the camps offer courses in art and drama, digital photography, painting, sculpture, mixed media, 3D modeling and printing, mural painting, and video. For more information contact [email protected] or the School Office at 212-916-1908. nationalacademy.org
New Victory Theater: Come to the New Victory Theater in Times Square to discover new skills, hidden talents and the thrill of performance at New Victory Kids Weeks. Kids ages 7-11 can create a play from July 11-15, make a musical from July 18-22, run away with the circus from July 25-29, or do all three! newvictory.org/workshops
New-York Historical Society: This summer, kids will go Hamilton-crazy! Over five days (August 15-19), campers ages 11-13 will explore this founding father in depth through museum collections, discussions with staff experts, and hands-on activities that immerse campers in Hamilton’s 18th Century America. By the end of camp, each camper will have translated their knowledge into their own song, skit, or written work inspired by his life. nyhistory.org
New York Kids Club: Join the NY Kids Club for an unforgettable summer of Olympic Games! Children ages 2.5-8 years will celebrate world cultures while participating in art, dance, sports, music, gymnastics, chess, science and karate. Register on a week-by-week basis at any of their 11 locations! nykidsclub.com
NORY: NORY offers unique, weeklong summer enrichment programs. From arts to science, and coding to theatre performance, children ages 1-9 will have the chance to develop their skills while having fun. Your little ones can bring their imaginations to life with NORY! nory.co
Oasis Day Camps: Oasis Day Camps are located throughout the city in different boroughs, and each site offers different opportunities. As a whole, the camps offer three different summer experiences: A program for ages 3-5, a traditional summer camp for children ages 5-11, and a Teen Travel program for kids going into grades 7-9. Activities include arts, outdoor education, swimming, sports, and team building. oasischildren.com
Offshore Sailing School: Learn to sail and race in New York Harbor! Join the Colgate Offshore Sailing Club. Enroll in KidsSail youth summer sailing program. Motivate and reward your group with our unique team-building and regatta sailing events. Offshore Sailing School has locations at North Cove Marina in Battery Park City, NY, and Jersey City, NJ. Call 212-786-4888 or visit their website for more information. sailingNY.com
Onassis Cultural Center NY: Family Sundays at Onassis gives children ages 6-10 the chance to travel through time and across the world to the ancient city of Dion. Guided by master storytellers and teachers, Dion comes to life through interactive story time, maps, models, and jewelry and mask-making. onassisusa.org
The Park Slope Day Camp: Park Slope Day Camp has been the definition of Brooklyn day camp spirit for 25 years, with five locations, nine camp programs, and a variety of unique and engaging activities. Campers will take exhilarating trips, and participate in imaginative special events, sports, and arts under the guidance of an enthusiastic staff and professional administration. Registration is flexible. parkslopedaycamp.com
Pixel Academy: CAMP/pixel is New York’s best cutting-edge technology summer day camp! Located in lower Manhattan, these one- and two-week camps break down digital skills seen in college-level Computer Science classes into fun, intriguing, 21st-century learning experiences for kids ages 7-14. Topics include Programming for Minecraft, Virtual Reality Game Design, and much more! pixelacademy.org
Planet Han: At Planet Han’s weeklong immersion camps, your child will learn to speak Mandarin with confidence and learn about the Qing and Tang Dynasties and modern New York in an interactive and fun way! Major projects include building the Forbidden City and Chang’an, plus cooking, art and crafts, calligraphy, karate, Friday movies, grocery shopping, and plenty of outdoor tai chi time! planethanchinese.com
Poppyseed Prenursery: Imagine summer days with you and your child together—singing, painting, tumbling, splashing, and picnicking along with other tots, moms, dads, and nannies. Join in the sun-filled fun at Poppyseed mini-camp, the perfect bridge between home and school, where play is made special by sharing it with new friends! poppyseedprenursery.com
Professional Children’s School: Professional Children’s School is offering a 2-week Summer Acting Intensive for students in grades 7 through 12 who are serious about the craft of acting, and who have had practical experience participating in the rehearsal and performance process. summeractingintensive.pcs-nyc.org
Replay Music Studios: Replay Music Studios offers week-long summer camps for the beginner or seasoned musician ages 8-18. Participants make original rock/pop music, learn to play the songs they like, and delve into the fundamentals of songwriting, arranging, and musical collaboration. Half-day sessions are led by Replay’s experienced, multi-instrumentalist band coaches, and can include private lessons upon request. replaymusicstudios.com
Ridgewood YMCA Camp: Summer Day Camp at the Ridgewood Y is a blast! Parents rave about campers’ experiences, fun activities, off-site trips, instructional swimming, and diverse cultural experiences such as pen-pal workshops with other campers from around the world. Camp at the Ridgewood Y is designed for kids and teens ages 4-17, and runs July 5-August 26. ymcanyc.org/ridgewood
Riverside Park Conservancy: RPC Multi Sport Camp serves children ages 4-16 from mostly the five boroughs. The youth have a choice of baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, and a multisport program. The camp is geared to give fun and healthy training from experienced coaches in their respective sports in a historical park. Register now while slots are available. riversideparknyc.org
RoboFun: Summer Day Camp at RoboFun offers kids ages 4-12 the opportunity to work on their problem-solving, creativity, and troubleshooting skills with enthusiastic and talented staff as they explore LEGO robotics, coding and video game design, and stop motion animation. Join the weekly day camp at their Upper West Side studio. Students will have the most fantastic experience coding, building, programming, making, directing, and more! robofun.org
The School at Steps: With options for young dancers, beginners, and dedicated dancers, the School at Steps heats up during the summer months! Young Dancers (ages 2-5) introduces children to a magical summer of movement and music, while Adventures in Dance (ages 6-8) is designed for beginner dancers interested in experiencing a variety of dance styles. StepsNYC.com/school
Science is Fun-Engineering Rocks!: Science is Fun—Engineering Rocks! is a STEAM-based summer day camp located in Brooklyn, NY. The camp explores the principles of science and engineering through demonstration and experiential learning activities. Let your 6-12 year old camper join them for an exciting and unique hands-on learning experience. Camp activities take place at their base site in Fort Green Brooklyn and in nearby parks. scienceisfunengineeringrocks.com
SciTech Kids: SciTech Kids summer camp provides the ultimate STEM experience for kids ages 4-13 at a new 2,000-square-ft facility. For 3D printing week, budding engineers design, print, assemble and provide 3D printed prosthetic hands to children in need. sci-techkids.com
Shooting Stars NYC: Shooting Stars NYC offers five weeks of dance intensives to dancers ages 6-18! Dancers will have the opportunity to learn multiple styles, including, but not limited to: Hip-hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Technique Work, Strength and Conditioning, Kick-line, and more! They will train with the industry’s top professionals for four hours each day and learn incredible new choreography. Participation on a year-long dance team is not required. Open to all levels. Call 212-987-2203 or visit their website for more information. shootingstarsnyc.com
Steve & Kate’s Camp: At Steve & Kate’s Camp’s four locations across the city—the East Village, Kips Bay, the Upper East Side, and Williamsburg—campers choose activities such as stop-motion animation, sports in inflatable stadiums, bread making, sewing, music recording, coding, and pie throwing—all good for your child’s resumé. steveandkate.com
Super Soccer Stars: Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through their age-specific curriculum, they use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork. Kick & Play, their parent-child pre-soccer and movement program, is perfect for tots ages 12-24 months. For the advanced young soccer stars, inquire about Stars Premier development classes as well as NY Stars Premier, their competitive travel teams. They run their programs in more than 150 locations throughout New York City. You can find out more by calling their office at 212-877-7171. supersoccerstars.com
TADA! Youth Theater: Musical Theater Week-Long Summer Camps at TADA! Youth Theater gives kids ages 4-14 the chance to create a brand new mini musical in as little as five days! Each week campers write, rehearse, and perform a unique mini-musical based on the assigned theme. Professional Teaching Artists direct scenes and musical numbers from Broadway and TADA!’s mainstage musicals. June 13-September 2. tadatheater.com
Tennis Innovators: Join the experience at Tennis Innovators Summer Camp, which offers fun-filled days of tennis, sports, sprinklers, and activities. By keeping their group ratios small, campers improve their strokes and develop a true connection to their coaches and other campers. TI Camps are located in Midtown East and on the Upper West Side, and are available for ages 3-12. tennisinnovators.com
TLB Music: This summer, learn Spanish through music in TLB Music’s Música en Español class. This mixed-age language immersion class introduces students ages 0-5 to Spanish through song and story. Classes are led by a native speaker and accompanied by a professional accompanist. Full sessions, half sessions, and drop-ins available! tlbmusic.com
The Town School: SummerSault at the Town School is an early childhood-focused (ages 3-6) day camp on the UES featuring individual swim instruction, science, soccer, arts and crafts, and more! Town faculty members on staff ensure that SummerSault embodies the values, excitement, and joy in learning that are hallmarks of the Town experience. summersaultnyc.org
UrbanGlass: Trash sMash-Up at UrbanGlass is an all-ages class, giving youth and adults a chance to work with glass alongside expert glass artisans. Join the class in Fort Greene’ s public-access glass studio. Students will have a thrilling experience, painting, melting, and exploring the possibilities of glass! urbanglass.org/classes
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts: Founded in 1968, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts ignites each child’s artistic spirit in a fun and welcoming environment. Usdan offers students—both beginners, and those with experience—study in Visual Arts, Dance, Theater, Music and Creative Writing, as well as Nature, Chess and Recreational Arts. Buses run daily from most NY neighborhoods to Usdan’s central Long Island campus. Join them for a three-, four-, or seven-week session from June 27-August 12, 2016. usdan.org
Winston Preparatory School: The Summer Enrichment Program at Winston Preparatory School provides students in grades 4-12 with the unique opportunity to participate in an individually designed program aimed to enhance academic skills and foster independence. For further information, please contact Peter Hill, Summer Program Director, 646-638-2705 x688, or [email protected]. winstonprep.edu
West Side YMCA: West Side YMCA Summer Camp has something to offer for every age (3-14) and interest. Led by Y professionals who specialize in youth leadership development, their newly designed Day Camp combines traditional art, music and recreation with STEM activity. Enjoy daily swim in the landmarked facility or outdoor play steps away in the expansive fields of Central Park. Specialty camps are available for sports and arts enthusiasts. Come make new friends that last a lifetime at the Y. For more information, call 212-912-2667. Financial assistance available. ymcanyc.org/westside
York Theatre Company: The York Theatre Company’s Musical Theatre Training Program Summer Intensive for middle and high school students provides nurturing yet rigorous training from one of New York’s leading off-Broadway theaters. The program aims to strengthen your theater skills as well as ignite creativity, encourage collaboration, and boost self-esteem—all tools you can take with you on whatever path you choose to pursue. yorktheatre.org
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association: The Yorkville Summer Baseball Camp for kids ages 9-15 provides an opportunity for children to learn how to play the game the right way in a fun-filled environment. Through comprehensive drills, activities, and game situations, children will hone their skills and improve their game with expert instruction from former MLB player and World Series Champion John Rodriguez. yyaa.org
Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp: Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp in Red Hook is a place where campers entering Pre-K through grade 4 join together to create a diverse, joyful Jewish community based on values and a connection to Israel. The camp offers an innovative Hebrew Dual Language program as well as activities such as swimming, art, and athletics. cyjsproutlake.org/daycamp
OUTSIDE THE CITY
92Y Camp Yomi: 92nd Street Y’s flagship day camp offers kids ages 5-9 a blend of aquatic, athletic, artistic, and educational activities in the bucolic setting of Rockland County, not to mention a fun, informal introduction to science (via 92Y’s STEM program). The camp has pick-up locations throughout Manhattan and a few in Brooklyn. Camp Yomi Seniors, for ages 10-11, offers campers the same variety of activities—but more freedom to design their schedule, and a short-term sleepaway experience. 92y.org/yomi
Breezemont Day Camp: Located on an expansive 18-acre property, Breezemont is nestled in its natural surroundings. The campus maintains large green fields, towering trees, and a beautiful lake, which is a unique feature for a day camp. Complete with state-of-the art facilities, Breezemont preserves the appearance of an overnight camp, while implementing a creatively robust day camp schedule for ages 3-13 years old. They also provide tours 7 days a week. breezemontdaycamp.com
Camp Settoga (JCC Manhattan): Your summer of adventure awaits at Camp Settoga! Nestled in the footsteps of Harriman State Park, the JCC Manhattan celebrates day camp excellence in a brand new 21-acre home. It’s everything you’ve come to expect from the JCC, with enriching and engaging programs in the arts, the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program, an adventure course, sports, outdoor cooking, and much more! camps.jccmanhattan.org
Camp Twelve Trails: Combining the resources and expertise of the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, the Riverdale Y, and the JCC on the Hudson, Camp Twelve Trails provides campers the opportunity to build their summer experience and pursue their passions. Whether it’s sports, arts, sci-tech, nature or outdoor adventure, they have the customized and high-level program to fit your child’s desires. What do you want to do this summer? camptwelvetrails.org
Challenge Camp: Open the door to a delightful and meaningful summer of fun and learning for your bright, curious child at Challenge Camp, an ACA-accredited camp in Rye, NY. Courses range from 3D printing to cooking, coding, magic, Minecraft, robotics and more—including sports/swimming. Bus transportation, early/extended day & kosher lunch options available. challengecamps.com
Corbin’s Crusaders: Corbin’s Crusaders Sports & Adventure Day Camp, located on 10 acres in New City, NY is a modern, multi-sports facility. Only 25 minutes by bus from Manhattan, it offers traditional sports, rigorous adventure challenges, and swim lessons for children ages 4-14. Experienced coaches give campers the chance to play and learn different sports, while specializing where they choose. Door-to-door bussing and lunch included! corbinscrusaders.com
Deerkill Day Camp: Having served NYC for nearly 40 years, Deerkill Day Camp is a popular option for city families and offers swim instruction, athletics and 16 specialty programs, including its Adventure Course, highlighted by a new 28-foot climbing tower, dubbed Deerkillimanjaro, and tandem 250-foot ziplines. deerkilldaycamp.com
Elmwood Day Camp: Elmwood Day Camp’s “Fish Pin” Developmental Swim Program is consistent with the American Red Cross “Learn to Swim” instructional program. They have customized the Red Cross program in order to provide the best possible environment for each camper to advance. Campers are placed in small groups based on comfort and ability levels. Whether working on learning basic skills in shallow water or perfecting challenging deep water techniques, campers earn “fish pins” to acknowledge their progression. elmwooddaycamp.com
Gate Hill Day Camp: Gate Hill Day Camp provides the ultimate day camp experience for ages 3-15. Family owned and operated for two generations, the 33-acre campus provides an amazing range of athletic, artistic, and adventurous activities. Campers receive individual attention, and parents are kept involved with personal conversations by phone and email. gatehilldaycamp.com
International Music Sessions: International Music Sessions (IMS) is a summer music intensive where children of all ages and cultures gather to study with world-class faculty artists who not only inspire them musically but serve as examples of global citizenship. The IMS curriculum is specially designed to foster social integration so that students from all different backgrounds learn to collaborate and communicate through music. IMS takes place in East Hampton August 1-12. Students who are committed to artistic excellence are most welcome to apply and partake in this transformative educational program—an unforgettable experience that encourages the pursuit of music at the highest caliber while embracing cultural diversity and social awareness. imusicsessions.org
Island Lake: Have the summer of your life at Island Lake with individualized programming in team and individual sports, mountain biking, skateboarding/rollerblading, arts and crafts, video, theater, circus, horseback, water sports, magic, science, cooking, music, dance, ropes course/climbing and more. islandlake.com
Mount Tom Day Camp: Mount Tom Day Camp is the closest suburban day camp to Manhattan—just 17 miles from midtown! The camp’s unique staff model, featuring an adult teacher with each group all day long, allows children ages 3 to 15 to learn life skills while having fun doing amazing activities including swimming, sports, creative and preforming arts, outdoor education, circus arts and more. mounttomdaycamp.com
Spring Lake Day Camp: Just 25 miles from the George Washington Bridge, Spring Lake Day Camp of Ringwood, NJ is the place to be. The 30-acre campus is a kid’s paradise, offering a well-balanced swim, sports and arts program. Their unique day camp experience offers a five-acre lake for boating and fishing, heated pools with water slides, awesome athletic fields, adventure ropes, shade, and plenty of indoor facilities for rainy day events. Catered lunch, door-to-door air-conditioned mini bus transportation, and uniform shirts are included. SLDC is single-family-owned and operated since 1989 by Mitchell and Michelle Kessler, and they are proud to be celebrating their 28th anniversary! Every child deserves a SLDC Summer. springlakedaycamp.com
Woodmont Day Camp: Woodmont Day Camp provides a dynamic program in an environment that fosters growth and independence for children ages 3-15. Their core values of kindness, confidence, and respect are integral parts to the philosophy and program and are incorporated into all aspects of the camper’s experience. They believe camp is an opportunity not to just work on swimming, sports, and arts but on ways to become better people. woodmontdaycamp.com
