If you have a little athlete on your hands, chances are they’ll want to remain active and hone their sports skills during the summer months. Enrolling your children in a sports specific camp or summer athletic program will help them develop their sports skills, from ice-skating, hockey, basketball, softball, bowling, golf, and taekwondo to baseball, soccer, martial arts, swimming, rock climbing, sailing, and gymnastics. We’ve compiled a list of summer sports camps and summer athletic programs for kids in Manhattan, including camps and programs that offer sports in Chelsea, Battery Park City, Upper East Side, Central Park, Downtown Manhattan, Murray Hill, Kipps Bay, and Midtown.
92Y Camps
1395 Lexington Ave.; New York, NY | Upper East Side
212-415-5573
As part of our “actives” and “creatives” programming focus, we feature:
-Archery
-Baseball
-Basketball
-Beach Volleyball
-General Fitness
-Gaga
-Golf
-Gymnastics
-Hockey
-Kickball
-Lacrosse
-Soccer
-Tennis
-Yoga
We also have a one-week baseball intensive (Zoom-In!) where campers learn hitting, pitching, catching, and fielding while using the equipment of pro teams.
Advantage Day Camp
West Side: 522 W. 44th St., East Side: 281 Main St. Roosevelt Island
212-935-0250
The activities never stop at Advantage Day Camp! We offer field and gym sports, tennis instruction, and even rock wall climbing at our West Side location. We also offer a daily enrichment activity-campers can try activities like yoga and fencing.
Advantage Jr. Tennis Camp
281 Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY
212
Players ages 7-17 participate in drills, games and matches, and play on 12 Lee ‘Fast Dri’ green clay courts under air-conditioned bubbles. Our instructors and coaches bring out a player’s talents in a constructive and supportive way. Best tennis camp in NYC!
Advantage QuickStart Tennis Camp
West Side: 522 West 44th St., East Side: 281 Main St. Roosevelt Island
212-935-0250
Get the best introduction to tennis, for ages 4-7. The game is customized for age, ability, and fun! Players use smaller racquets and slower bouncing balls. Children are taught by qualified coaches who receive intensive specialty training in teaching the Net Gen 10 & Under curriculum.
Asphalt Green
555 E. 90th St.
212-298-7900
Sample a variety of sports and get expert instruction. Our coaches focus on developing players; beginners gain an understanding of the game, and more advanced athletes take their skills to the next level.
Avenues The World School
540 West 26th Street
646-664-0982
Avenues The World School
540 West 26th Street
646-664-0982
We offer exciting classes such as Superhero Camp, focusing on parkour, in addition to a weeklong multi-sport offering to explore a multitude of sports and activities, and even yoga in Chinese!
BREAKAWAY HOOPS
HARLEM/ UPPER EAST SIDE
646-776-2021
We offer basketball instruction for youth ages 5-15. Participants will increase their knowledge of the game by attending our camps throughout the Summer months.
Camp Clio
YMCA Camp Jewell 6 Prock Hill Road Colebrook, CT
984-439-2308
Camp Clio
YMCA Camp Jewell 6 Prock Hill Road Colebrook, CT
984-439-2308
Have you ever played kick ball with a four-foot-tall inflatable ball? If this sounds like fun then Camp Clio is the camp for you!
Camp Henry at Henry Street Settlement
301 Henry St., Lower East Side
212-254-3100
Sports activities available to Camp Henry campers include soccer, basketball, and rugby, played indoors (in our beautiful gym) or outdoors (in the new adjacent city park playground). Swimming is offered twice weekly.
Camp Hillard
26 Elizabeth St. Scarsdale NY 10583
914-949-8857
We take great pride as a leader in sports skills development. Our winning formula is a result of excellent instruction, quality of our facilities, and the variety of sports offered. Utilizing proper sized equipment and fields, campers progress from basic skills to advanced clinics, leagues, choice periods, and specialization
Camp Settoga
127 Call Hollow Road
646-505-4430
Our sports coaches are members of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan’s year-round athletic staff. Our coaches pay attention to campers’ growth, successes, and hurdles as they develop throughout the summer. Sports take place on our state-of-the-art athletic fields and courts including tennis, golf, basketball, baseball, and soccer
Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camps
62 Chelsea Piers, Chelsea
212-336-6846
Full-day camps include Sports Academy, Elite Soccer, Basketball, Gymnastics, Golf, Performance Golf, Ice Hockey, Ice-Skating, Acceleration Hockey, Ninja and Parkour, and Urban Adventure for teens (rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, and more). Chelsea Piers also offers Preschool and Junior camps in gymnastics, ice hockey, and ice-skating.
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. Full- and half-day sessions are offered. In addition to language instruction, a variety of activities are offered.
Deer Mountain Day Camp
63 Call Hollow Rd
845-354-2727
Sports at Deer Mountain focus on building skills and strategies, getting in the game, and fun! Taught by experts, sports include: Scuba Diving, Fencing, Archery, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball, Baseball, Batting Cages, Flag Football, Tennis, Gymnastics, Cricket, Touch Rugby, Archery, Team Handball, Golf, Beach Volleyball, and Yoga.
Deerkill Day Camp
54 Wilder Road
845-354-1466
We offer 15 acres of athletic fields and courts. Mainstream sports include basketball, softball/tee ball, soccer, street hockey, flag football, kickball while we add dodgeball, gaga, 9-square, Spikeball and Tchoukball to mix up the fun. We have experienced Athletic Heads that devise age-appropriate curricula.
Downtown Day Camp
120 Warren St.. New York, NY /Tribeca
212-766-1104 x1250
Our extensive sports program highlights daily use of the Battery Park City Ball Fields. It’s enhanced by P.E. classes in two gyms, karate, and tennis classes. Our five athletics directors are versed in beginning instruction for our less experienced campers and organizing full-fledged games for our most experienced campers.
Dwight Summer Camp
2116 First Ave., Upper East Side
917-551-6424
Sports are integrated into all programs and campers can dive deeper into Sports Camp. With everything from soccer to basketball and badminton, campers learn new skills, coordination, teamwork, and leadership. Fitness and nutrition awareness are also included.
Future Stars Summer Camps
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
914-273-8500
Specialty Camp Programs Include: Tennis, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Flag Football, Chess, Adventure, Football, Multi-Sports, Swim, Diving, Softball, Field Hockey, and Volleyball. Specialty camp programs include; Circus Arts, Magic, Academic, STEAM Education, Horseback Riding, and Cheerleading. Our Rising Stars program is a specialty program for younger campers entering grades kindergarten-first.
Harbor Haven Day Camp
West Orange, New Jersey
908-964-5411
Breaking sports down into smaller skill sets is a must when working with special needs campers. Our athletic instructors are experts at this! Age appropriate activities have our campers learning tennis, softball, basketball, soccer, kickball, field hockey, volleyball, gaga, 9-square, yoga, gymnastics, and other sport and movement activities.
Kate Tempesta’s Urban Golf Academy
Various locations throughout Manhattan
917-270-7257
Play golf with Kate Tempesta’s Urban Golf Academy in either NYC or at Montauk Downs State Park. We have a variety of programs for children as young as 3 years up to advanced clinics and matches.
Les Elfes International
Chemin de Cli 7, 1936 Verbier
+41 (0)27-775-35-90
Our core activities are our adventure sports in which we offer progressive courses enabling students to become independent leaders and to develop their personal skills and group management.
The sports we propose can be summarized in mountain activities, ball sports, sports on ice, water sports, and more.
MakerState STEM Summer Camps
Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Lower East Side, and Park Slope
917-780-2345
We get out to the park every day for ball games, capture the flag, laser tag, relay races, and water balloons! We love to play!
Martial Arts Family Studio
290 Mulberry St. New York, NY 10012
646-335-5034
Come to spend this summer at Martial Arts Family Studio. You will do martial arts, dance, disco party, crafts, learn a new language (Japanese, Russian, Korean or Spanish), and water play outside every day. Weeks and single day option available.
Montessori International Summer Camp
347 East 55th St.
212-223-4630
For children ages 4 and older, swimming, bowling, and ice skating are offered. Depending on the weather, full-day children enjoy lunch in nearby parks too.
North Cove Sailing
300 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281
646-877-2337
Sailing is a physical and mental challenge, where a crew of youth sailors works together to plan and execute a successful voyage utilizing specific boating and sailing skills along with general seamanship, teamwork, and communication.
Oasis Camp in Central Park
795 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side
646-698-1800
At Oasis we stress sportsmanship and fair play above anything else. We have expert coaching and facilities to give every child the chance to reach their potential. Our coaches will show you how to pass, shoot, and score! Our athletic program includes instruction and plenty of time for fun.
Oasis Camp in Downtown
285 Delancey St., Downtown Manhattan
646-519-5058
At Oasis we stress sportsmanship and fair play above anything else. We have expert coaching and facilities to give every child the chance to reach their potential. Our coaches will show you how to pass, shoot, and score! Our athletic program includes instruction and plenty of time for fun.
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 athletic options. The program offerings grow with your child but include baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, track and field, and traditional camp games. We also have a famous intramural program called League Play.
Riverside Park Conservancy
475 Riverside Drive suite 455
212-870-3070
Sports specific camp that focuses on teaching sports to newcomers, and polishing skills of campers with sport experience. The camp offers a way to enjoy the summer in a beautiful park atmosphere while learning sportsmanship and sport skills.
SPORTIME Randall’s Island Summer Camp – JMTA Tennis
One Randall’s Island, New York, NY 10035
212-427-6150
SPORTIME offers children the finest in sports programming, experienced, qualified teachers and counselors and the safest, most attractive facilities in New York City.
SPORTIME Randall’s Island Summer Camp – U10 Tennis
One Randall’s Island, New York, NY 10035
212-427-6150
SPORTIME offers children the finest in sports programming, experienced, qualified teachers and counselors and the safest, most attractive facilities in New York City.
SPORTIME Summer Camps
One Randall’s Island, New York, NY 10035
212-427-6150
John McEnroe Tennis Academy Summer Training Camp, Red and Orange Ball 10 and Under Camp, NYCFC Soccer Camps. Other sports and special events.
Tabor Summer Camp
66 Spring St.
508-291-8342
Tabor Summer Camp offers engaging activities and enrichment courses such as: Art, Basketball, Clay, Crafts, Drama, ESL, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Marine Science, Photography, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Theater Arts, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, and more. Please browse through our website to find out more about our wonderful opportunities.
The Club of Riverdale
2600 Netherland Ave, Riverdale
718-260-6820
Tennis players play on air-conditioned courts at TCR working on their strokes, strategies, and match play; golfers hit Mosholu Golf Course every day after warm-ups in our golf center; day campers get a variety of sports and non-sport activities at The College of Mount St. Vincent. Optional swim for everyone.
USC Gymnastics &Baseball Training Facility
636 South Broadway Yonkers NY – Bronx/ Riverdale Neighborhood
914-965-2619
At USC we specialize in Gymnastics and Baseball Training.
Your child will participate in fun instructional gymnastics, baseball, soccer, and basketball activities! Running, jumping, stretching, tumbling, and learning good sportsmanship are just a few of the many benefits your child will get at our Sports Camp!
Yankees Baseball Summer Camps presented by REFUEL with Chocolate Milk
One East 161st Street
212-381-7786
Yankees Baseball Summer Camps offer young ballplayers the unique opportunity to learn new skills through the official Yankees Camp curriculum. Join us for nonstop baseball fun with an emphasis on teamwork, attitude, and healthy competition. Camps include four days of baseball instruction and day-long visit to Yankee Stadium.
YMCA Summer Camps
Locations across Manhattan
212-630-9720
Whether your child is a future pro or just looking to have fun, our camps will be sure to keep them active! With a schedule that includes both traditional sports and other physical activity, campers will be challenged to “unplug” and engage in teamwork-building fun!
