Is your child musically gifted? Keep her skills tuned up all through the summer by sending her to a camp in TK that offers summer music programs. Whether you’re searching for an early childhood music program, or a music camp where kids can play jazz, rock, or another genre, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this directory. Look through this list of summer day and specialty camps with music programs in Manhattan that are located in Battery Park City, Upper East Side, Central Park, Downtown Manhattan, Greenwich Village, Upper West Side, Lower East Side, Nomad, Kipps Bay, and Murray Hill.
92Y Camps
1395 Lexington Ave.; New York, NY | Upper East Side
212-415-5573
Jewish values and camp spirit are explored through our music program. We even have jam sessions in one of our gazebos. Classes are led by experienced music instructors and supported by our counselors.
Asphalt Green
555 E. 90th St.
212-298-7900
Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp offers interactive music and drumming workshops that allow campers to get in touch with their creative sides.
Avenues The World School
540 West 26th Street
646-664-0982
BOLD Arts
Upper East Side & Upper West Side
419-349-2465
BOLD Arts invites children to join in a week of dance, which culminates in a high-energy, original dance performance to live music. Participants are immersed in a thought-provoking theme used to inspire their show and have a music class every day where they learn a song for the performance.
Calhoun Summer Camps
433 West End Ave., Upper West Side
212-497-6500
Get coached by professional musicians in Calhoun Summer Music for sixth-11th grader; or become immersed in jazz improv and theory in Calhoun Summer Jazz for ages 14-18.
Camp Hillard
26 Elizabeth St. Scarsdale NY 10583
914-949-8857
Camp spirit and enthusiasm stem from our music program. Traditional CAMP HILLARD songs and cheers as well as other popular children’s songs are taught and sung throughout the summer. Younger campers enjoy music appreciation and instruction in rhythm and movement.
Camp Settoga
127 Call Hollow Road
646-505-4430
With the goal of giving children the opportunity to develop artistic skills, regardless of talent level, Settoga offers many immersive musical experiences. From song-writing where campers learn to create original songs to playing musical instruments, to hosting weekly song-sessions, and concerts.
China Institute
100 Washington St., Downtown Manhattan
212-744-8181 x110
China Institute is NYC’s leading school of Chinese studies and offers a fun and immersive day camp tailored to student’s age and abilities. In partnership with the Bard Conservatory, we offer fun percussion and stringed instrument lessons for participants.
Deer Mountain Day Camp
63 Call Hollow Rd
845-354-2727
Taught by working and professional actors, dancers, and musicians, our performing arts program allows campers to discover talent in exciting group performances—and shine on their own stage. Deer Mountain campers sing, dance, act, perform, and play instruments. We offer General Music, Drama and Improv, Musical Theater, Rock Band, and Dance.
Downtown Day Camp
120 Warren St.. New York, NY /Tribeca
212-766-1104 x1250
Our music and drumming program encourages campers to get in the groove and introduces them to the rhythms of West African drums. From improvising beats to accompanying stories to jamming and having a great time, campers love our music program!
Dwight Summer Camp
2116 First Ave., Upper East Side
917-551-6424
Music is one of the performing arts, along with dance and singing, that Dwight campers enjoy. Contact us to learn more.
Harbor Haven Day Camp
West Orange, New Jersey
908-964-5411
Music at camp is a truly fabulous blend of contemporary and classic “camp” songs and musical activities, specially designed for each age group. Led by a music professional, every age enjoys the music periods.
Imagine Works Youth Theatre
115 MacDougal St.
347-878-3813
We have an hour-long voice class for all campers where they practice fundamentals in singing, as well as music theory. Campers will bring in a song to work on in a “mini voice lesson” with our vocal coach. All campers will sing (with harmonies) in our main stage production.
MakerState STEM Summer Camps
Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Lower East Side, and Park Slope
917-780-2345
We create our own digital music and movies! And we have fun remixing popular favorites. If you are a budding musician, singer, DJ, or audio engineer, you’ll love it!
Montessori International Summer Camp
347 East 55th St.
212-223-4630
Children of all ages experience music as part of their day, and also have weekly music classes. They are introduced to music from other cultures, and enjoy performing at Friday assemblies.
Oasis Camp in Central Park
795 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side
646-698-1800
Oasis offers a wide range of creative programming. The activities are designed to allow campers to use their imaginations and express themselves artistically. Theatre arts, music, dance, arts and crafts are all part of the wide variety of creative fare offered at Oasis.
Oasis Camp in Downtown
285 Delancey St., Downtown Manhattan
646-519-5058
Oasis offers a wide range of creative programming. The activities are designed to allow campers to use their imaginations and express themselves artistically. Theatre arts, music, dance, and arts and crafts are all part of the wide variety of creative fare offered at Oasis.
Pierce Country Day Camp
37 Mineola Ave., Roslyn, NY 11576
516-621-2211
Pierce offers a broad-based traditional day camp curriculum that includes a wide range of arts activities. Campers in our program can expect to spend about one third of their scheduled day engaging in arts-focused programming. Swimming and athletics/adventure activities comprise the rest of the schedule.
Play On! Studios
263 west 86th Street
347-709-4149
Musical Theater Performance includes field trips, weekly themes, and putting on a full musical production in a professional theater. Musical Theater Revue offers the opportunity to focus on solo songs, scenes, and full musical numbers. Audition Bootcamp helps kids prepare monologues and songs for high school and college auditions.
Pusteblume International Preschool
244 W. 14th St., Greenwich Village
212-206-1137
Music is a big component of our preschool curriculum and of our after-school programs.
For the little ones we have sing-a-longs and transition songs for every activity. In our classes for school-age children Pusteblume offers music theory and exploration of instruments.
Pusteblume International Preschool
244 West 14th Street
212-206-1137
Music makes everything better, and we sing daily. There are songs for transitions (mealtime, hygiene, clean up), and songs that pertain to the daily activities.
Third Street Music School Settlement
435 E. 11th St., New York, NY East Village
212-777-3240
Third Street’s Piano and Chamber Music Workshops offer students daily coachings, supervised practice, master classes, performance opportunities, and attend musical field trips. Student work on their music in small group ensembles with a varied repertoire.
