This school break camp guide profiles local camps in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, Fort Greene, Park Slope, Gowanus, and beyond! These camps are running when public schools are closed. We have listed program details, age groups, hours, costs and contact information for each camp for children 2 years to 14 years old. (Updated September 2024)
Brooklyn Heights
Le Meraviglie Art Camp | Brooklyn Heights
Program: Le Meraviglie offers arts immersion programs during school holidays in two locations: one on Montague Street and another on Atlantic Avenue, not far from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Children attending Le Meraviglie (in English “the Wonders”) will find themselves in a world where ‘art’ becomes a lively process of engagement that is reflective, creative, deliberate, and fun. Le Meraviglie has designed a program that stimulates and engages the senses through drawing, painting, collage, music, dance, and cooking. The themes at Le Meraviglie change every week as children are exposed to the work of Picasso, Matisse, Rothko, Pollock, and others. Students will spend the day learning to experiment with printmaking, sculpting, and textile arts, along with painting, drawing, and collage. Campers take field trips to the park, run through the sprinklers, play games, and make more art outdoors.
Ages: 5 to 11
Camp Hours: 9am to 4pm (early arrival and extended day is available for a fee)
Costs: $210/day (10% sibling discount)
Location: 108 Montague Street, 2nd Floor | Brooklyn Heights
67 Atlantic Street | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.624.1709
DUMBO
Creatively Wild Art Studio | DUMBO
Program: An award-winning art studio in DUMBO, Creatively Wild provides an imaginative, action-packed Art Camps on most public holidays and during school breaks. These popular art camps burst with joy and give kiddos the opportunity to discover, create and play in a wide range of exciting art media. We work on two different projects a day (with time for free drawing) and delve into drawing, painting, mixed media, 3D works, recycled material art, and collage. Kids leave our space with giant smiles and new friends every day!
Ages: Kids Camps (6-9), Teens Camps (9-15), Animation Camp (6-15)
Camp Costs: Full-Day Camp $160/day | Half-Day Camp (either 9am-12pm or 1-4pm) $100/day
Camp Hours: Full-Day Camp 9am-4pm | Half-Day Camp 9am-12pm or 1-4pm | Early drop-off from 8am or late pick-up until 5pm available for an additional cost
Address: 98 Water Street | DUMBO
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.543.8130
SpeakItaly | DUMBO
Program: SpeakItaly is an Italian cultural center with locations both in Manhattan and in DUMBO, Brooklyn. They offer Italian classes, kids classes and activities, cooking classes, family classes, toddler classes, and more! SpeakItaly also offers day camps on days when schools are closed. Day Camps are for all levels and for kids of age between 4 and 10; if your child speaks Italian or is learning Italian that would be a plus, but since our activities will be very creative all levels are welcome. Day Camp programs include learning Vocabulary through a variety of activities: Art and Craft activities, Games, Music, and Dance. At the end of each class, your child will bring home the activity that he/she made in class and all the materials. Browse all upcoming day camps here!
Ages: 4-10
Camp Costs / Hours: Part-Time (2 hours) 9-11am $69; Part-Time (3 hours) 9am-12pm $105; Full-Time (5 hours) 9am – 2pm $169; Full-Time (6 Hours) 9am-3pm $207.
Address: 110 York Street #FL 5 | DUMBO
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 212.844.9256
Downtown Brooklyn
Bridge Skate Camp | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: Formerly based out of Aegir Boardworks skate shop in DUMBO, Bridge Skate School lives on, despite the shop closing this summer. When school is out, Bridge Skate School runs skateboard camps for kids ages 4 and up, creating a rambunctious yet guided experience for our students. Kids will be sorted into small groups and given instruction by our team of attentive, passionate local skateboarders at Golconda Park, our neighboring skate park. Bridge also offers Full Day Camps in collaboration with Creatively Wild Art Studio in DUMBO, where kids get to skate, take a break for lunch, then, make art in the afternoon.
Ages: 4 and up
Camp Costs: $75/day for Half-Day Camp ($85/day with gear rental), $170/day for Full-Day Skate Camp, and $190/day for Full Day Skate and Art Camp.
Camp Hours: Half Day Camp is 9am-12pm. Full Day Skate Camp is 9am-3pm. Skate and Art Camp is from 9am to 4pm. Note: Full-Day Skate Camp (9am-3pm) is only for experienced skaters ages 7 and up.
Address: Skate Camp takes place at Golconda Park at 225 Gold Street in Downtown Brooklyn and Art Camp takes place at Creatively Wild Art Studios at 98 Water Street in DUMBO.
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.740.9362
Court 16 | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: Court 16 Holiday Camps offer an immersive tennis experience for children during holiday breaks. Our program moves children through different stations, focusing on unique themes each day to fast-track progress while creating lifelong memories. Off-court players participate in a variety of fun activities such as arts and crafts, board games, and screening of tennis games. Browse all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 5-13
Holiday Single Day Camps Cost: $144-$168/day for members, $172-$201 for non-members
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm or 9am-4pm; early drop-off or extended pick-up available for additional fees
Location: 445 Albee Square W. Suite 4-500 | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.875.5550
Steam Champs | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: Welcome to the S.T.E.A.M. Explorers Camp, where young adventurers aged 5-13 embark on a thrilling journey into the world of coding, Minecraft, robotics, 3D printing, e-sports, engineering, science, and beyond! Immerse yourself in a world of limitless possibilities as you explore the exciting realms of technology, creativity, and innovation. Whether you’re passionate about building virtual worlds in Minecraft, programming robots, or mastering the latest e-sports games, this camp offers an exhilarating fusion of learning and fun! See all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 5-13
Cost: $149/day
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm (extended day options available)
Location: 157 Willoughby Street | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.391.3438
Boerum Hill
The Craft Studio Brooklyn | Boerum Hill
Program: Often called a mini party, kids will craft and play games with our famous Craft Studio energetic team! Trendy multi step projects that explore all different art mediums. We go beyond what the normal and arts and crafts realm offers with a flow that engages kids, eliminates perfectionism, and teaches students that the real fun is in the journey of making our unique and wonderful art! Browse all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 4-18
Camp Costs: $145/day (9am-1pm)
Camp Hours: 9am-1pm
Address: 295 Atlantic Avenue | Boerum Hill
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.463.9249
World Explorers | Boerum Hill
Program: School Break Camp takes kids on exciting excursions throughout all five boroughs, experiencing NYC the best way possible – as a kid! We offer care on school closures and holidays for most public, private, and charter school calendars. Our school break camp days are now split into two categories: Extreme ADVENTURE and Extreme CHILL. On Extreme ADVENTURE days our explorers will travel via school bus to exciting excursions, including Legoland, Field Station Dinosaur, the Liberty Science Center and beyond! On Extreme CHILL days, our explorers will have a relaxing and yet enriching break from school at our 485 Atlantic Avenue location. Our day of chill will include all meals, snacks and plenty of opportunities for play and discovery. Some CHILL days may also include a nearby walking trip or a special guest visitor.
Ages: 3K – 4K, K – 5th grade
Camp Costs: Starts at $140/day; aftercare starts at $50; 5-day camp bundle is $665; 10-day camp bundle is $1,260; 20-day camp bundle is $2,261.
Camp Hours: 8am-4pm; extended day available from 4-6 pm for an additional cost
Address: 485 Atlantic Avenue | Boerum Hill
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Cobble Hill
Voxel Academy | Cobble Hill
Program: Join us on a school day off for a one-of-a-kind gaming experience at Voxel Academy! Participants can hang out and choose from several popular video game options for a day of socializing, fun, competition and cooperative gaming. Available during most school holidays, breaks and recesses! Free pizza, drink, and snacks included with purchase at no additional cost. Campers can choose from all the popular games like Minecraft, Minecraft Dungeons, Roblox, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and so much more with our Nintendo Switch, custom arcade machine and Oculus VR headsets. Want to stay later? Sign up for extended care for extended care!
Ages: 6-14
Camp Costs: $155/day (includes unlimited pizza lunch + snacks). $50 for extended care until 5:30pm.
Camp Hours 8:30am-3pm; optional extended care until 5:30pm
Address: 134 Atlantic Avenue | Cobble Hill
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.550.0125
Carroll Gardens
Brooklearn | Carroll Gardens
Program: Join your friends at Brooklearn for games, treasure hunts, open play, and endless fun! Brooklearn camps are perfect for children ages 2-5 years of age looking for a multitude of activities and opportunities alongside friends! With the Brooklearn playroom, close by Carroll Park and our interesting classroom children are guaranteed to have a wonderful camp experience!
Ages: 2-5 years
Camps Costs: $125/day; $15 for early drop-off and $60 for extended day.
Camp Hours: 9am-12pm with optional early drop-off at 8:30am. Extended day is from 12-2pm.
Address: 380 Court Street | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | info@
Brooklyn Magic Shop | Carroll Gardens
Program: Magic Day Camp at Brooklyn Magic Shop offers young aspiring magicians a fun and unique exploration of the magic arts. Young magicians will develop and explore their artistic and magic skills in a safe, positive, and welcoming environment. Introductions to the history of magic will inspire character development, card magic, improvisation, magic prop-making, and the importance of using the imagination. Magicians will discover the importance of hand-eye coordination using sleight-of-hand, movement, acting, voice, and performance styles. Returning magicians will further enrich and grow their magic skills. By day’s end, magicians will take the stage in the magic theater for their very own magic showcase. All magic props are included! Information about 2024-25 camps to be announced soon, check back here!
Ages: 7-14
Camp Costs: $150/day
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Address: 281 Smith Street, First Floor | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website
Brooklyn Stitch Studio | Carroll Gardens
Program: Formerly Maker and Artist Studio, Brooklyn Stitch Studio is a program where kids learn how to sew. All upcoming holiday camps can be found here. To register, email [email protected] with the camp dates, your child’s name, and DOB. We will reply back with a payment link to confirm your registration. All payments are non-refundable. When not sewing kids have their choice of indoor free play, working on independent arts/crafts, or outdoor play. All camps are held at Little Brooklyn Playschool in Carroll Gardens
Ages: Rising 1st Graders and up (Kindergarten, if with sibling)
Camp Costs: $150/day
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Address: Little Brooklyn Playschool | 114 2nd Place | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.596.6955
The Brooklyn Strategist | Carroll Gardens
Program: For a fun and intellectually stimulating alternative to the classroom, send your child to the Brooklyn Strategist on their day off. We offer a variety of team-building tabletop games, away from the distracting draw of phones and TV. Campers can play board games, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and chess while under the guidance of a professional team of gamers.
Ages: 5-14
Cost: $85 for Half-Day Camps, $170 for Full-Day Camps
Camp Hours: Half-Day Camps are 9am-12pm or 1:30-4:30pm; Full-Day Camps are 9am-4:30pm. $10 for early drop-off and $40 for late stay.
Location: 333 Court Street | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.576.3035
Gowanus
Brooklyn Robot Foundry | Gowanus
Program: Join us in Gowanus when school is closed for our amazing Foundry Fundays! These full-day programs for 1st – 5th graders are filled with robot-making, movement, creativity, and laughter! Students will get to build the robot of the day and take it home afterward for more fun. All are welcome!
Ages: 6-12
Camp Costs: $180/day, plus $15 materials fee
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm; Extended stay until 5:30pm
Address: 98 4th Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Program: Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by our team of Code Sensei’s, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. From game programming to fundamental science concepts, and crafting to 3D printing, your child can learn all they need to succeed in tech and beyond. It’s an unforgettably fun and educational experience!
Ages: 5-14+
Camp Costs: $175/day; extended hours available ($25/hour) up to 5:30pm. Free early drop-off from 8-8:30am.
Camp Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Locations: 150 4th Avenue | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected] | Call or Text: 347.991.7339
Dancewave | Gowanus
Program: Dancewave’s youth camps are a great place for your dancer to be during holiday and DOE scheduled closures! These one day to week long camps teach the foundations of movement techniques while exploring creative expression. Our Creative Dance Camps support dancers in strengthening their motor, technical, cognitive, social and emotional skills in addition to developing their creativity, coordination, flexibility and musicality. Information about 2024-25 camps to be announced soon, check back here!
Ages: 3-6
Camp Costs: $120/day
Camp Hours: 9am-1pm
Locations: 182 4th Avenue | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.522.4696
Gotham Gymnastics | Gowanus
Program: School’s Out Camps are offered year round for kids ages three and up whenever school is not in session. Campers of all genders will have a blast learning gymnastics, bouncing on our trampolines, jumping in our foam pit, and climbing our walls (better ours than yours!). Learn more here. Don’t see a camp for a day that you’re out of school? Contact the front desk to learn about creating your own camp!
Ages: 3 and up are eligible for Half-Day Camps; must be 4 and up to attend Full-Day Camps
Camp Costs: Half-Day Camps start at $110/day; Full-Day Camps start at $160/day.
Camp Hours: Half-Day Camps are 8:30-11:30am; Full-Day Camps are 8:30am-3pm.
Address: 315 & 316 Douglass Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.722.7211
PlayWell | Gowanus
Program: Our camps are designed for children of all abilities and backgrounds to come together and play in a safe and inclusive environment. During the camp, children will engage in a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, and interactive games. Our experienced staff will provide a fun and educational experience that promotes socialization, teamwork, and self-expression. The activities will be designed to be fun and engaging while also promoting learning and growth. See all upcoming camps here!
Ages: 3-7
Camp Costs: $150/day for half-day camps (9am-12pm), $250/day for full-day camps (9am-3pm)
Camp Hours: 9am-12pm or 9am-3pm
Address: 94 9th St, Suite 218 | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Textile Arts Center | Gowanus
Program: Textile Arts Center offers full day sessions of classes for young makers ages 5-11 when they are on break from school – even one-day camps! In these classes, students explore subjects such as weaving, sewing, embroidery, printing, felting, and dyeing. Each day is dedicated to a textile process with time for outdoor play. See all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 5-11
Camp Costs: $168/day; campers must bring their own lunch and snacks.
Camp Hours: 9am-5pm
Address: 505 Carroll Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Bouldering Project Brooklyn | Gowanus
Program: No School? No problem! Through climbing, team-building exercises, and S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathmatics) activities, Adventure Days will teach youth (ages 5-12) how to be big-hearted, open-minded, and prepared for the world ahead. Your child will leave tired, inspired, and eager for more adventures.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $135/day
Camp Hours: 9am-3:30pm; extended day until 6pm available for additional cost.
Address: 575 Degraw Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.834.9066
Fort Greene
Mark Morris Dance Center | Fort Greene
Program: Spend your school break dancing, creating and performing in this multi-disciplinary dance camp. Each session combines the study of a variety of daily technique classes including ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, and jazz with the exploration of other art forms including visual, theater, music, and stagecraft inspired by Mark Morris’ repertory. Classes feature live musical accompaniment. You do not have to be a current student at The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center or the Brooklyn Music School to attend any of the camps. Camps are offered during mid-winter break, spring break, and summer break.
Ages: 6-12
Camp Costs: Mark Morris Dance Center offers tiered pricing options based on family income levels to reduce financial barriers. For all details, click here.
Camp Hours: 9:15am-2:45pm or 9:30am-3:00pm; check out all upcoming camps here to confirm hours.
Address: 3 Lafayette Avenue | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.624.8400
Nory | Fort Greene
Program: NORY camps offer experiential hands-on STEM projects that incorporate robotics, engineering, and science. From building mini boats to engineering robotic cars for a relay race to building a dancing robot to film TikTok music videos, participants collaborate to invent unimaginable creations!
Ages: 3-12
Camp Costs: Full-Day Camp is $178/day or $800/week; Half-Day Camp is $128/day or $600/week); Option to add on Early Drop-Off 8:15-9am (+$20/day) or Extended Care 3-5pm (+$30/day)
Camp Hours: Full-Day 9am-3pm; Half-Day 9am-12pm
Address: 1 University Plaza | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.521.6630
Williamsburg & Greenpoint
Ferox Athletics | Greenpoint
Program: Looking for something for the kids to do while there’s no school? Look no further! Your kids will still be learning but in a fun and active way as our coaches teach them ninja, flipping and parkour skills while also having free play and playing games as a group. The jungle room will be used along with the rest of the facility for the camp!
Ages: 4-13 (Groups will be split by age)
Camp Costs: $125/day; $15 for extended day. 5x Holiday Camp pack available for $500.
Camp Hours: 9am-4pm; extended day available from 4-5pm
Address: 72 Noble Street | Greenpoint
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.482.1580
Geek Forest | Williamsburg
Program: Geek Forest is a shop in Williamsburg that sells games, collectibles, art toys, studio ghibli, manga, vinyl, sci-fi novels, musical devices, skateboards, and much more. They also offer mini camps on school holidays. Themes include DIY Pokemon Card Creation, Comic Book Design, DIY Zine Maker, LEGO Stop Motion Animation, and more.
Ages: 6+
Camp costs: $170/day; extended day until 6pm available for $30.
Camp hours: 9am-4pm
Address: 122 Bedford Avenue | Williamsburg
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.966.6000
New York Society of Play | Greenpoint
Program: School’s out, game on! Join us for a day of fun and games, including Dungeons and Dragons, board games, Fantasy Frontier! Find adventure and intrigue through imaginative play, run by our expert Game Masters. Camps may also include outdoor time in one of NYC’s beautiful parks. There, students will team up on quests involving map-reading, sword-fighting, puzzle solving, and many other surprises!
Ages: 7-13
Camp costs: $120/day
Camp hours: 9am-3pm
Address: Frontier Games | 724 Manhattan Avenue | Greenpoint
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.292.9549
PLAY Kids | Greenpoint
Program: We are happy to offer one day mini camps for days when school is out. Mini Camp is the perfect option to keep your kids active, happy and healthy. Drop the kids off for a mini-camp day while you tend your busy schedule! We offer one day camps and weekly camps for midwinter and spring recess. The schedule will include a class, group activities, open play, snack time, and outdoor time if weather permits. See all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 4-8
Camp costs: $145/day; extended stay available from 4-6pm for $30. 10% sibling discounts available. Buy any 3 camps and get $60 off camp registration.
Camp hours: 9am-4pm
Address: 33 Nassau Avenue | Greenpoint
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718-387-2071
Park Slope, Prospect Heights & Prospect Park
Brooklyn Arts Exchange | Park Slope
Program: BAX School Breaks Programs provide a nurturing and creative space for all kinds of learners and artists-in-progress to thrive. Taking place in our spacious studios and with outdoor play at Washington Park field (historical Old Stone House), participants explore different daily and weekly performing & visual arts activities that are facilitated by warm staff and professional artists. BAX programming emphasizes peer-mentorship, creative choice-making, and collaboration in a non-competitive and culturally inclusive social environment.
Ages: Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Camp Costs: Tuition is priced at sliding scale tiers; payment plans also available. Click here for more details.
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm; Optional extended day add-on (3:00-5:45pm)
Address: 421 5th Avenue | Park Slope
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.832.0018
Brooklyn Game Lab | Park Slope & Prospect Park
Program: At Brooklyn Game Lab, kids learn to play games and also learn to change and expand games using their imaginations. Sign up for Holiday Labs, when campers play and design board games indoors (with a daily visit to Prospect Park). Or if you prefer, we also have a program that’s completely outdoors, emphasizing active gaming. Early drop off is available for the Indoors program (8am) and late pickup is offered for all programs (as late as 6pm).
Ages: Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Camp costs per day/week: Indoors program is $180/day, $625 per week; Outdoors program is $160/day; $575 per week.
Camp hours: 9am-3pm; early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 6 pm for additional fee.
Address: Brooklyn Game Lab Center Slope | 310 7th Ave at 8th St
Brooklyn Game Lab South Slope | 479 7th Ave at Windsor Pl
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.788.1122
Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn | Prospect Heights
Program: Are you searching for engaging activities in Brooklyn to keep your child busy on school holidays? Chelsea Piers School Break Camps in Brooklyn can provide single-day or week-long entertainment and fun. School break camps bring the structured activities and excitement of summer camp into these special holiday periods. Choose from Junior Camp Chelsea for ages 4-5, or Camp Chelsea for ages 5-14, Full-Day Gymnastics Camp for ages 5-14, or a Full-Day Ninja + Parkour Camp for ages 5-14. Regular camp programming includes instruction in soccer, gymnastics, swimming, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, ninja + parkour, and more! Campers enrolled in Gymnastics or Ninja + Parkour Camp will focus on those skills. See all camps here!
Ages: 4-14
Camp Costs: $110/day for Junior Camp; $145/day for all other camps. Lunch is provided!
Camp Hours: 8:45am-2pm for ages 4-5; 8:45am-3pm for all other ages
Address: 601 Dean Street | Prospect Heights
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Chess at Three | Park Slope
Program: Chess at Three mini-camps are filled with fun chess-ventures! Campers will hear a silly chess story, then dive into gameplay. Then, after a snack, it’s time for crafts and physical fun! We wrap up the day by creating a character and going on an adventure in our educational tabletop roelplaying game! Your kids will be having so much fun, they won’t even realize how much they are learning!
Ages: 4-10
Camp Costs: $135/half day
Camp Hours: Morning session 9am-12pm; afternoon session: 1pm-4pm; full day option available!
Address: 169 5th Avenue | Park Slope
Contact: Website | support@
Little Makers Art Studio | Prospect Heights
Program: When schools are closed, we are open! Kids will enjoy their time away from the classroom exploring new worlds in our studio with art and craft projects. Campers will do two art projects, have a snack, and do a little movement in between activities.
Ages: 4-12
Camp Costs: $150/day
Camp Hours: 9am-12pm
Address: 255 Flatbush Avenue | Prospect Heights
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 646.722.6229
The Painted Pot | Park Slope
Program: The Painted Pot, which was previously located on 7th Avenue, has moved to a new location at 188 5th Avenue in Park Slope. In addition to offering walk-in pottery painting, clay projects, and acrylic painting, The Painted Pot also offers classes and camps for kids and teens. Learn more about upcoming camps here!
Ages: 6-14
Camp Costs: $770/week
Camp Hours: 9am-4pm
Address: 188 5th Avenue | Park Slope
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.768.8379
Paper Playground | Park Slope
Program: Paper Playground’s school holiday art camps are a well-balanced combination of teacher-led art-making activities, free play time outdoors at Slope Playground, and free-choice time. See all upcoming camps here!
Ages: 4-8
Camp Costs: $150/day
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Address: 535B 6th Avenue | Park Slope
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Park Slope United Soccer Club | Park Slope
Park Slope United hosts soccer camps for kids of all skill levels during certain breaks in the school year. Whether you have been a member of a travel team for years or have never kicked a ball before, PSU has a camp perfectly suited to your players level of playing experience on those days when school is out during the year! See all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 5-12
Camp Costs: $99/day
Camp Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm
Address: 339 8th Street | Park Slope – camps are at various locations – please reference our website.
Contact: Website | team@
Trail Blazers | Prospect Park
Program: During our school break programs campers will bundle up and spend time outdoors connecting with nature. Each day offers a new adventure where we’ll learn about our environment, connect with friends – both new and old, learn through hands on activities and games, and of course – PLAY! Our Brooklyn day programs are based largely out of Prospect Park.
Ages: Pre-K to 5th Grade
Camp Costs: Tiered pricing based on family income, with additional scholarship opportunities available. Your tier is self-selected during the enrollment process. Single Day Camps range from $70-$150/day.
Camp Hours: Drop-off between 8:30am and 9:00am daily. Pick up between 3:30pm and 4:00pm. Aftercare is available ($13 per day) between 4:00 and 6:00pm.
Address: Prospect Park | Brooklyn
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 212.529.5113
Sunset Park
Brooklyn Basketball Academy | Industry City
Program: At Brooklyn Basketball Academy (BBA), we teach students how to reach their highest potential on and off the court. BBA offers a range of engaging camps and clinics during both holiday periods and the summer months, providing participants with valuable opportunities to enhance their skills and enjoyment of the sport.
Ages: 2nd – 9th Grades
Camp Costs: $125/day
Locations: 162 25th Street | Industry City
152 6th Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.689.9535
CREA Interactivity | Industry City
Program: CREA Interactivity opened in Industry City in May 2024, and is the a tech-driven indoor playground where players navigate through interactive zones, conquering challenges and fostering creativity through movement. Day Camps at CREA include an action-packed experience where players enter into an interactive technologically-driven environment, and learn about core game design principles. Following hour-long adventures. players will meet in our Design Lab, where they will learn design thinking principles and help us build assets for CREA’s next environment rescue adventure.
Ages: 5-12
Hours: Half Days are 9am-12pm or 1-4pm; Full Days are 9am-4pm
Costs: Half-Day Camps start at $70/day; Full-Day Camps start at $140/day
Location: 253 36th St, Building 3, Floor 2, Space C259 | Industry City
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 929.512.0862
Joy Gymnastics | Industry City
Program: Joy Gym mini camps provide structure while being entertaining and educational during time off from school. Throughout the day campers will participate in gymnastics classes, art time, cooperative movement and non-movement group games. Campers will have time for snacks and lunch which we ask guardians to provide. If weather and air quality permits a portion of the camp will be held outside in the courtyard.
Ages: 4.5-12 (children must be potty trained)
Camp costs: Camp tuition is $124 per day for annual members. Annual membership is $40 per year.
Camp hours: 9am-3pm
Address: 253 36th Street, Building 3, Floor 2, Unit C-254 | Industry City
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 929.489.9285
Other Brooklyn Neighborhoods
Artshack Brooklyn | Bed Stuy
Program: Schools’ out, but Artshack is open! Kids will get to use Artshack like it’s their own studio for the day. They’ll learn handbuilding techniques to create a sculpture out of clay. They will learn basics such as scoring to attach pieces of clay together, using slip to add texture, and colored slip to decorate their work. We also do a variety of mixed-media projects including printmaking and fiber arts! Projects are always different and always fun!
Ages: 5-9
Camp Costs: $135/day; scholarships available
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Address: 1127 Bedford Avenue | Bed Stuy
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.417.3304
Barking Cat Studio | Windsor Terrace
Program: Barking Cat Studio is an art studio for kids that offers Mini Camps when schools are closed. Groups are small, capped at 8 kids per week. Campers eat BYO picnic-style lunches & snack outdoors, weather permitting. See all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 1st – 5th Grade
Camp Costs: $100/day; extended day option until 5pm available for $50 and early drop-off for $25. Cost includes t-shirt, all materials, trip admission, and a snack.
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Address: 219 Greenwood Avenue | Windsor Terrace
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.686.1132
One World Project | Windsor Terrace
Program: One World Project’s mission is to nurture global citizens and stewards of the environment. Through play-based Spanish-immersion programs, we foster children’s curiosity, collaboration, and connection with the world around them. Themed one-day and week-long camps have included: Global Artist Workshop, Music and Movement/Música y movimiento, Trees Around/Árboles around, Seeds and Chefs, Día del Agua, and more. No previous knowledge of Spanish is necessary! See all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 2-9
Camp Costs: One-Day Camps are $100 (9am-12:30pm), $150 (9am-3pm), and $180 (9am-5pm); Week-Long Camps are $550 (9am-12:30pm), $700 (9am-3pm), and $850 (9am-5pm)
Camp Hours: For both One-Day and Week-Long Camps, option for 9am-12:30pm, 9am-3pm, or 9am-5pm. Early drop-off and late pick-up available for an additional fee.
Address: 302 Vanderbilt Street | Windsor Terrace
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.435.2840
Steve & Kate’s Winter Break Camp | Crown Heights
Program: Steve & Kate’s camp puts kids in charge of their own learning experience! Campers choose activities minute to minute–deciding what they want to do, and for how long. Campers design their day in real-time by choosing from a variety of activities, such as stop-motion animation, arts and crafts, sewing, karaoke, and more!
Ages: 4-12
Camp Costs: $128/Day Pass. Buy any number of Day Passes and use them any day; unused Day Passes are automatically refunded at the end of the camp session. Financial aid available.
Camp Hours: 8am-6pm
Address: German School Brooklyn | 76 Sterling Place | Crown Heights
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 646.222.4881
Various Locations
Brooklyn Force Soccer | Park Slope & Red Hook
Program: Brooklyn Force Soccer camps are designed to bring out the best in young athletes! Camps will include a daily dynamic warm up, skill development, and a variety of fun games in sports like soccer, kickball, handball, volleyball, baseball, and more. Field trips may also be included, and visits vary by camp programming.
Ages: 6-11
Camp Costs: $125/day; sibling discounts offered
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Address: JJ Bryne Turf Field | Park Slope
Red Hook Ball Fields | Red Hook
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.923.6723
Champion Martial Arts | Brooklyn Heights & Carroll Gardens
Program: During school holidays, campers at CMA Brooklyn Heights & Carroll Gardens engage in physical martial arts activities, community building games, board games, arts and crafts, as well as free play time, plus a bouncy castle! Upcoming camps in Fall 2024 will be on October 3 & 4 and November 1, 5 & 11.
Ages: 3-12
Camp Costs: $150/day
Camp Hours: 9am-2:30pm
Address: Brooklyn Heights | 151 Montague Street, 2nd Floor
Carroll Gardens | 308 Court Street
Contact: Brooklyn Heights Website | Carroll Gardens Website | [email protected]
Child’s Play NY | Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens
Program: Join Child’s Play NY for dramatic play holiday camps! In these programs, campers create stories together, sing, dance and activate their imaginations. Working alongside talented theater teachers, they jump inside literature and act out adventures. The games build their social-emotional and executive function skills as well as teach joyful ways they can play at home too. See all upcoming camps for Pre-K-K here and 1st-5th Grades here.
Ages: Pre-K through 5th Grade (Broken into different age groups: Pre-K-K and 1st-5th Grades)
Camp Costs: $125-$140/day
Camp Hours: 9am-2:30pm or 9am-3pm
Address: PreK-K at Cobble Hill Ballet Studios (232 Carroll Street) in Carroll Gardens | 1st-5th Grades at 121 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.759.6313
New York Kids Club | Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, DUMBO & Park Slope
Program: Our camp is not just a camp; it’s a fully immersive and theatrical adventure that promises new and exciting activities every single day. From the thrill of gymnastics to the creativity of architecture and the wonder of puppetry theater, your child will embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and fun. Activities include gymnastics and sports, music and movement, architecture, puppetry, theater, and so much more!
Ages: 2.5 – 6 years
Camp Costs: $155/day for 9am-12pm or 1-4pm; $230/day for 9am-4pm
Camp Hours: 9am-12pm; 9am-4pm; extended day option from 4-6pm for an additional fee.
Address: DUMBO | 30 Pearl Street | 718.831.6277
Brooklyn Heights | 182 Henry Street | 718.866.4955
Cobble Hill | 299 Court Street | 917.781.4809
Park Slope | 125 5th Avenue | 718.866.3009
Contact: Website
Penguin Coding School | Cobble Hill & Park Slope
Program: Join us for a School Holiday Minecraft Camp. All Minecraft coding levels are welcome! Using the Education edition of Minecraft, kids aged 6-9 will learn core coding concepts, including sequencing, variables, functions, loops, and if/then conditionals. We want your children’s experience with coding to be as fun and interactive as possible. A typical day will include a mix of coding, robotics & hands-on-science.
Ages: 6-9
Camp Costs: $210/day
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Address: Cobble Hill | 156 Smith Street
Park Slope | 424 7th Avenue
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Pixie Pods | Various Locations in Brooklyn
Program: Pixie Pods Camp is a great way for kids to build social skills, independence, and have fun. Designed around our 5-Star Music, Dance, and Acro programs, your little one will not only have fun this summer, but will also learn and grow! All of our camps are open to children of all genders and abilities, ages 3 through 6. We’ll be hosting camp in Bed-Stuy, Fort Greene, and Flatbush (Prospect Lefferts Garden + Ditmas Park).
Ages: 3-6; preference for fully potty-trained children, but semi potty-trained with pull-ups is also welcome.
Camp Costs: $190/day (drop-in), $160 (bulk camp purchase)
Camp Hours: 9am-5:30pm (full day, 1pm-5:30pm (afternoon)
Address: Locations in Bed-Stuy, Fort Greene, and Flatbush (Propsect Lefferts Garden + Ditmas Park).
Contact: Website | [email protected] | Text: 917.999.0223
Playday | Cobble Hill & Park Slope
Program: CAMP 5+ is a fun-filled day of indoor and outdoor creative experiences, new friends, and masterful art work! Children begin their day with doodling, socializing, and free-time to inspire their creative journey! Over the course of the day children participate in several art activities led by our accredited artists with snack time in between. No two days are the same, no two projects are alike! What does remain consistent is the pride children feel in their work and the joy they experience with their friends.
Ages: 5 and up
Camp Costs: All-Day Camp (9am-5pm) $190; Partial-Day Camp (9am-3pm) $175. Half-Day Camp (9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm) $165.
Camp Hours: Choose from All-Day (9am-5pm), Partial-Day (9am-3pm), or Half-Day Camp (9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm). Early drop-off and late pick-up also available for extra fees.
Address: Cobble Hill | 269 Baltic Street
Park Slope | 242 7th Avenue
Contact: Website | [email protected] | [email protected]
Private Picassos | Park Slope & Clinton Hill
Program: Does your kid love making art, getting messy and exploring their creative side? Get them enrolled in our ART CAMP! Art Camp includes two Art Classes per morning, along with one hour of Free Art Time, allowing kids to explore any project at their own pace. Kids age 5-10 will explore weekly themes, working on individual and collaborative artwork. We’ll spend 3 hours drawing, painting, sculpting, building, printing and more! Learn about upcoming camps here.
Ages: 5-10
Camp Costs: $100/day
Camp Hours: 9am-12pm, with an optional Early Drop-Off
Address: 237 5th Avenue | Park Slope
293 Grand Avenue, Ground Floor | Clinton Hill
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.215.0589
SKATEYOGI | Williamsburg and Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Program: Discover the joy of skateboarding! At SKATEYOGI our day camp programs are offered in a fun, creative environment where students ages 7-15 of all levels are welcome. We group students based on their levels, so absolute beginners can learn the basics while experienced skaters can learn more advanced techniques and tricks. Skatepark etiquette and skateboarding topics are introduced throughout the camp. Using SKATEYOGI as our home base, we go explore nearby parks and skate spots (weather permitting) while skating and learning together! Lots of skateboarding inside our indoor space and outdoors! See all upcoming camps here.
Ages: 5–15
Camp Costs: For ages 5-7, $135/day (8:30am-1pm); for ages 7-15, $189/day; $224 with extended day until 5:30pm
Camp Hours: 8:30am-1pm for ages 5-7; 8:30am-3:30pm for ages 7-15, with extended day option from 3:30-5:30pm.
Address: Williamsburg | 58 North 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Prospect Lefferts Gardens | 140 Empire Blvd
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.484.9777
Treasure Trunk Theatre Camps | Various Locations
Program: Join Treasure Trunk Theatre this year to spark your kiddo’s imagination! At Treasure Trunk, we encourage each child to express their unique self through the performing and creative arts with a special focus on social emotional learning. Whether your kiddo is running for the spotlight or totally new to the theatrical arts, our curriculums nurture and support growth and connection for all. See all upcoming camps here. In 2025, school camps will be offered in Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, and their newest location in Prospect Heights. Registration is flexible, offering drop-ins, half days, full days, and more! Learn more here!
Ages: 3-6 & 6-8
Camp Costs: $105/day
Camp Hours: 9am-12pm, with an optional Early Drop-Off at 8:30am, and Extended Day until 3pm
Address: Brooklyn Heights | Treasure Trunk Atlantic, Pinkyz on Atlantic, Pilates Heights
Carroll Gardens | St. Paul’s Church
Park Slope | Treasure Trunk Park Slope, 390 Social
Prospect Heights | Treasure Trunk Prospect Heights (new studio at 700 Washington Avenue), Brooklyn Brainery
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Updated: November 2024. Main Image: Brooklyn Robot Foundry.
