Free Summer Camp Guide 2021

Our comprehensive summer camp guide profiles local summer camps in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Gowanus, BoCoCa, Prospect Park and beyond! We have listed program details, age groups, dates, hours, costs and contact information for each camp for children 2 years to 18 years old. The guide includes arts, movie making, wood working, fishing, nature, theater, soccer, science and many more camps.

Aegir Skate Camps | Downtown Brooklyn

Program: Aegir Boardworks offers skate camps for kids 4 and up at Brooklyn’s Golconda Park, aka “Fat Kid”. Our team of skate instructors are all local skaters that are passionate about teaching kids and adults how to skate. We offer half and full day skate camps for students on school break; a half-day skate from 9am to 12pm, a full day skate from 9am to 4pm, and a skate and art program offering skate camp from 9am to 12pm and art class from 1pm to 4pm with DUMBO’s own Creatively Wild Art Studio.

Location: Golconda Park, DUMBO

Ages: 4 years and up

Dates: Monday through Friday, June through August.

Cost: $75 for half day skate without gear rental, $85 for half day skate with skate gear rental, $170 for full day skate, and $170 for skate and art camp.

Contact: Website

 

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Rediscover Summer

Program: BASIS Independent Schools offers the perfect solution to fill your child’s summer—from our traditional day camps to our virtual programs. And with more options than ever before, students can choose from a variety of fun activities they will love, and the important safety measures you’ve come to expect. Open to both current and non-BASIS Independent students, our enriching and academic programs are sure to keep your child engaged all summer long.

Age Groups: 5-18 years

• Day Camp – Rising K-Gr. 5
• Specialty Camps – Rising Gr. 6-12
• Virtual Summer Programs – Rising Gr. 1-12

Camp dates: July 6-August 27

Camp hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m for on-site camp with both Early and Late Bird available

Camp costs: Ranges from $575-700 depending on the program

Address: 556 Columbia Street, Brooklyn and online for our Virtual Summer Programs

Contact: Visit our website

 

Building Bridges Preschool Summer Camp | Brooklyn Heights

Program: Building Bridges Preschool is offering a FUN and EXCITING Summer Camp Program in 2021.Our classes are held in our cheerful classrooms while also utilizing our enclosed outdoor garden and play area. For more outdoor activities we visit Cadman Plaza Park directly across the street. Campers will learn about ocean life and water fun, blast off into our vast universe, transform into amazing superheroes, and animals living throughout our extensive planet. We infuse art, science, cooking, music, dance and more into our weekly activities. Each week our campers will dive into a new area of learning. Starting with (Week 1) Ocean Life and Water Fun; (Week 2) Blast Off to Space; (Week 3) Superheroes; (Week 4) Animal Planet.

Age groups: 2 to 5 years (children must be 2 years old by June 1^st)

Camp dates: July 5th – July 30th

Camp hours: 9AM – 12PM and/or 9 am – 3 pm

Camp costs: $385 – $615 per week

Camp location: Cadman Plaza West | Brooklyn Heights

Contact: Website   Email

 

Brooklyn Museum Summer Camp | Prospect Heights

Program: We welcome young artists to the adventure of art camp! Inspired by our exhibitions and collections, campers will have fun engaging with art, while interacting with other campers, discovering artists, working with different mediums, trying out new techniques, and more. After five days of art-making, campers close out the week by sharing their creations in Friday’s Open Studio.

Age groups: Ages 8-10 and 11-13

Camp dates: July 6–August 13

Camp hours: Camp: 9 am–4 pm (plus optional After-Camp Art, 4–6 pm)
Online Camp: 10 am–1 pm

Camp costs: Week of July 6–9: $496; Members $447 (After-Camp Art: $60; Members $54)
All other weeks: $620; Members $560 (After-Camp Art: $75; Members $67.50)
Online Camp: Week of July 6–9: $272; Members $245, All other weeks: $340; Members $306

Location: 200 Eastern Parkway

Contact: Website    camp@brooklynmuseum.org

 

Brooklyn Preschool of Science Summer Program | Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Park Slope

Program: A Brooklyn Preschool of Science summer is like no other experience. All thematic weeks are full of enriching activities that connect inquiry, discovery and curiosity. The BPOS summer was created to build children’s self-confidence and have them a fun summer learning experience. It is a place where the zoo meets the museum and the laboratory. Like Ocean’s Blue, Don’t Bug Me, thematic sessions to Roar Roar Dinosaur will guarantee that campers are never bored and always actively learning. Children will become scientists by exploring their living and physical world. While they are having fun, critical process skills are developed. Giving your child a summer of science will guarantee a summer of fun.

Age groups: 2 to 5 years

Camp dates: June 14 – July 30

Camp hours: 9 am to 3 pm (early drop off and late bird hours available)

Camp costs: $600 per week

Camp locations: Brooklyn Preschool of Science in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope

Contact: Website

 

Brooklyn Robot Foundry Summer Camp

Program: Make it a summer of creativity and fun at Brooklyn Robot Foundry!  Whether attending in-person or virtually, kids will be building really cool robots and enjoying tons of other fun activities within each of the weekly themes.

Ages: In-Person: 6-9yrs, Online: 6-12yrs

Camp dates: June 15 – Sept 10

Camp hours: In-Person: 9a-3p, Online: 9a-12p or 1-4p

Camp costs: $375-700

Address: 492 Atlantic Avenue | Boerum Hill

Contact: Website    contact@brooklynrobotfoundry.com

 

Camp CinemaKidz | Downtown Brooklyn

Program details: Join CinemaKidz this summer and become a Filmmaker, Animator, Actor, Game or Costume Designer, and so much more! Campers explore media and technology as they learn the fundamentals of storytelling, cinematography, editing, and other media-arts, in a hands-on creative environment.  Join us for in-person and virtual camps this summer and earn CK-Media-Badges in each specialty.  Earn them all to become a CK Media Guru, and win a free week of camp!  Projects are completely kid-made from start to finish; we encourage experimentation, risk taking, and collaboration. Film an adventure tale with your friends at exciting locations throughout the city, star in your very own cooking show, or how about creating your very own Mandolorian costume; with over 14 age-appropriate themes to choose from, your maker is sure to have an amazing summer with CinemaKidz!

Age groups: 5 to 15 years old

Camp dates: Virtual: June 7 – August 27th, In-Person: June 28th – August 20th

Camp hours VR: 9am – 11am, 1230-230pm, In person: 9am – 4pm

Camp costs: VR: $250 – 475, In-person: $580-625

Early bird special: $50 of every week you register for.  Register for 4+ weeks and receive 10% off

Camp location: SLA School-Downtown Brooklyn, 9 Hanover Place (also VR options)

Contact: info@cinemakidz.com, 347-699-6401, www.CinemaKidz.com

 

 

Child’s Play NY summer camp | Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights & Carroll Gardens

Program: Heroes and quests are the name of the game for in-person camps with Child’s Play NY. Budding thespians of all levels get to flex their imaginative muscles, practice their bravery, and learn sophisticated theater techniques in this award-winning drama camp. Vibrant teaching artists infuse joy into the sessions while the curriculum inspires kids to grow their skills.  These sessions help kids work collaboratively, creatively and with confidence. The program prioritizes safety with rigorous safety protocols, plenty of outside activities and small groups. Each session culminates in a movie that showcases the original stories, scenes, music videos, and fantastic characters campers create. Camps in Brooklyn (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Park Slope) feature superheroes, mythology, and space as well as sessions inspired by Harry Potter, Minecraft, and the Wizard of Oz.

Age groups: 3-5, 4-6, 7-11

Camp dates: Weekly sessions from July 26 through September 3

Camp hours: Adventure Series (ages 3-5): 9a-12p, Players Series (ages 4-6) & Showmakers Series (ages 7-11): 9a-3p

Camp costs: Adventure Series: $400/week, Players Series & Showmakers Series: $700/week

 

DNA Learning Center NYC | Downtown Brooklyn

Program:  Are your kids ready to get hands-on with real science again? Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s DNA Learning Center (DNALC) invented summer DNA camps, and we are pleased to announce that THIS SUMMER we are back in the business of hands-on science!  In 2021, we invite students entering grades 6–12 to be among the very first to attend weeklong camps at the DNALC NYC – our brand new 17,500 square foot facility in downtown Brooklyn. Guided by experienced instructors, campers will use sophisticated laboratory and computer equipment to perform experiments several grade levels ahead of their peers. Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.

Age groups: Entering grades 6 through 12

Camp dates: Weekly, June 28 – September  3

Camp hours: Middle School Camps –  Monday -Thursday 9:30-2:30, Friday Parent Day, High School Camps – Monday – Thursday, 9:30-4:00, Friday, 9:30-2:30.

Camp costs: Middle School Camps – $550, High School Camps – $635

Location: CUNY City Tech campus, Corner of Tillary and Adams Streets

Contact: dnalc-camps@cshl.edu, website:  https://summercamps.dnalc.org

 

FFF Soccer Camp | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Program: LEARN TO PLAY SOCCER THE FRENCH WAY! The French Football Academy is offering soccer camps all summer! Campers will learn the French methodology that is being taught in the travel teams while learning the values of team sports. Generally speaking, in the morning your kids will be led through drills and small-sided games for the topic of that specific day, whether it be passing, dribbling, shooting etc. Then after lunch, each group is put into a larger game scenario where the coaches see if the players can implement what they learned in the morning.

Age groups: 5 to 14 years

Dates: July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23, and July 26-30

Costs: Full week is $495 and one-day is $100

Location: Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Contact: Find out more here

 

Food Art for Kids Summer Program | Downtown Brooklyn

Program: Hands on cooking experience in a non competitive, nurturing environment, with a focus on healthy eating and nutrition education. Daily drop-in available.

Age groups: 4 *- 11 years (*must turn 5 in 2021)

Camp dates: July 6  – Sept 10

Camp hours: 9 AM – 2.45 PM

Camp costs: $625 week / $140 day 

Address: 275 Flatbush Ave. Ext. | Downtown Brooklyn

Contact: info@foodartforkids.com  website

 

Green Ivy Summer Camp

Green Ivy Summer Camp is the perfect warm and enriching Summer Camp in Battery Park City for children ages 2-4! Guided by current best practices for early childhood development and education, we provide a playful, engaging, and safe “first camp” experience for your child. Our riverside location and safety protocols allow for safely making friends, playing outdoors, and exploring nature! Flexible registration by the week! Weekly themes include: Inventor’s Workshop, Mandarin Language, Little Chefs and more!

Age groups: 2 to 4 years old

Camp dates: June 28^th – August 20^th

Camp hours: Full Day (9am – 4pm), Half Day (9am – 12pm). Early drop-off & late pick-up available!

Camp costs: $635 – $795

Camp location: Battery Park Montessori in Battery Park City

Contact: Website Email 

 

GYMSTARS CIRCUS SUMMER CAMP

Program: Our 15th year in Brooklyn!  Each week’s circus show inspires work/play toward creating acts and perfecting performance skills for our themed gala every Friday!  You will be AMAZED at what we accomplish!  5 classes daily in gymnastics, circus, clown/comedy (soon to be your child’s favorite class) music (w/ live accompany) art and costume making.  Plus scavenger hunts, sprinkler time and pie throwing.  Children improve coordination, self-confidence and make life-long friends!

Ages: 3-12 years old

Dates/times: July 5 – August 20. (8:30am – 2:30pm w/ 8am – 6pm options)

Costs: $595 per week

Location: Fort Greene

Contact: www.GymstarsBrooklyn.com   Aimshow@hotmail.com

 

ISB Summer Language Immersion | Carroll Gardens

Program details: Our French and Spanish language immersion programs combine the best of summer fun and language learning! ISB’s warm and welcoming atmosphere makes our program a great experience for children of all language levels. Beginners grasp the rhythm of the language, learn songs, and build daily vocabulary, while more advanced speakers enhance their skills by learning new words and practicing the language with their peers.

Age groups: Rising Pre-K 4 through 3rd Grade students

Camp dates: Session 1: July 6-16 (closed July 5), Session 2: July 19-30 (closed July 20), Session 3: August 2-13

Camp hours: 9 am-3 pm

Camp costs: $1100 per session. Multiple session and sibling discounts available.

Camp location: 477 Court Street, Carroll Gardens

Contact details: summer@isbrooklyn.org     website

 

 

JCC Brooklyn Summer Day Camp | Bay Ridge

Program: The JCC Brooklyn Day Camp is a wonderful summer camp, located at the Fort Hamilton Army Base: a beautiful outdoor facility: 177-acre, country-like campus in Bay Ridge! This wonderful camp is for kids ages 4 to 14 and equipped with a highly trained, talented staff and small groups to allow individualized attention. Just some of the activities include swimming every day of the week, yoga, dance, drama, martial arts, arts & crafts, science, cooking, volleyball, theater and so much more.

Age groups: 4-14 years old

Camp dates:  June 28-August 20; Extended Camp: August 23-27

Camp hours: 8:30 am to 4:15 pm (7:45 am early drop-off and late stay until 6 pm)

Camp dates:  June 28-August 20; Extended Camp: August 23-27

Camp hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (8 am early drop-off and after care until 6 pm)

Camp costs: https://www.jcc-brooklyn.org/camp/dates-rates/

Address: Fort Hamilton Army Base; (101st St and Fort Hamilton Parkway)

Contact: Website  camp@jcc-brooklyn.org

SPECIALTY CAMPS WITHIN THE JCC BROOKLYN CAMP (SAME INFO AS ABOVE)

*Hebrew Dual Language Camp*

Hebrew language immersion is a fundamental component of the camp curriculum, and is reinforced in fun and engaging activities led by experienced, native-Israeli staff members and fluent Hebrew speakers. Campers will learn the language through music, interactive games, reading, drama, storytelling and other activities. Through staff-led activities, campers will increase their self-esteem and confidence in their ability to speak Hebrew.

*Sports Camp*

Campers receive 4-8 hours of weekly sports instruction. These classes will all follow a proven methodology based upon skill acquisition through progression. Each class will focus on a different specific skill, which will be worked on throughout the class, culminating in a small-sided scrimmage.

 

play:groundNYC’s Summer Camp | Governors Island

Program: Summer camp at The Yard on Governors Island is back! This year we will offer 11 weeks of camp following our 2020 protocols (small groups with 15 kids max per group, 2 groups of campers per week, 25 kids total). Camp at The Yard allows children more time to spend their days being physically active, gaining resiliency and unplugging from technology. Campers have the chance to work with tools, practice using new materials and techniques, spend time with handcrafting materials, and focus on concentrated exploration through activities such as digging and water play. Our camp sessions are unique in that campers make their own decisions about how to spend their time, supported by our trained playworkers.

Age groups: 6 to 12 years

Camp dates: Weekly sessions beginning June 21 through September 3

Camp hours: 8:30 am to 3 pm day with drop off and pick up at the Battery Maritime Building. Our staff will take your kids to and from Governors Island on the ferry. There is no aftercare available this year.

Camp costs: $625 per week with scholarships available

Address: The Yard | Governors Island

Contact: adventure@play-ground.nyc  Website

 

Smith Street Maternelle in-person Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens & Gowanus

Program: In our weekly summer sessions, students will be immersed in French through play, art, music, storytelling, and science experiments. The objective is to have as much fun as possible while absorbing new vocabulary and concepts and exploring new forms of creative expression. The classes are open to all levels of language learners and are adapted for beginners as well as fluent speakers.

Age groups: 2 to 7 years old

Camp dates: June 28th – Aug 6th. Weekly registration.

Camp hours: Mornings (9-11:30am), Full day (9-2:30 pm) or extended day session (9-4pm). Early drop off at 8:30 am.

Camp costs: Mornings $500/week – Full day $700/week

Address: 607 Henry Street | Carroll Gardens & 388 Carroll Street | Gowanus/Park Slope

Early Bird Discount: EARLYBIRD – 15% off through March 1st.

Contact: bonjour@smithstreetmaternelle.com https://www.smithstreetmaternelle.com/summer-camp

 

Sprout Brooklyn | Red Hook

Program: Sprout Brooklyn is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering pre-K-5th grade. Children from a wide spectrum of backgrounds join together to create a joyful community built on Jewish values, Israeli culture, and Hebrew. Programming includes swim instruction, athletics, robotics, art, and cooking. No Hebrew experience necessary.

Program: Super Soccer Stars is back with a variety of in-person summer programming for ages 2-12+. We use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only develop soccer skills, but also improve self-confidence, physical literacy, and socialization skills. Backed by over 20 years of experience, highly trained, certified coaches lead small classes with low kid-to-coach ratios to promote teamwork, while providing individual attention. Class and camp locations available across Brooklyn. You can also set up your own private one-on-one or small group class – anywhere, anytime – coaches come to you! All in-person programs meet or exceed local and CDC guidelines for safe play.

Age groups: 3 to 12+ years

Camp dates: June – August

Camp hours: Half day (Morning/Afternoon Options) and Full Day Camp, or weekly classes

Camp costs: Price varies by program and location

Early bird special: SSSBBP21 – Save $20 on any summer enrollment. Expires 5/31/21 – only valid where Super Soccer Stars takes direct enrollment

Address: Summer programs will be available at Prospect Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cadman Plaza, Force Soccer Studios, and more

Contact:  newyork.supersoccerstars.com (212) 877-7171 

 

TFD Soccer | Brooklyn Heights

Program: TFD Soccer is an elite soccer training program in Brooklyn with a holistic approach to training, development for players ages 5-13. TFD addresses all areas of mindset, technical mastery, athletic and physical enhancement, and injury prevention. TFD is a serious soccer program for serious players who love the game.

Age groups: U6 – U18, College Camp

Camp dates: 4 day-long weekday camps take place Mondays to Thursdays from June 28th to Aug 2nd. Saturdays sessions occur from July 3- Aug 14

Camp hours: Session 1: 6:30 – 8:30 AM, Session 2: 9 AM – 12 PM

Camp costs: $400 – $750 per week

Camp locations: Brooklyn Bridge Park (Piers 2 and 5), Cadman Plaza, and Jesse Owens Field (Saturdays)

Contact: Website   Email

 

Trail Blazers Brooklyn Bridge Park Day Camp

Program: Since 1887, Trail Blazers has been where children go outside to grow within. After a COVID-free Summer Day Camp in 2020 we are ready for Summer Camp 2021 with a brand new program! Trail Blazers Brooklyn Bridge Park Day Camp, in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is our newest camp program and registration is already open. Get ready for more nature exploration, hands-on science experiments, group play and group challenges, art and crafts, and, of course, lots of singing! Plus, we’ve teamed up with the folks at Brooklyn Boatworks to include exciting waterfront adventures to our program this summer. Just like with our other programs, campers will learn ways to care for themselves, their friends, our community, and the environment. Visit our website for details including our COVID safety plan, weekly themes, info sessions, and more.

Age groups: 3 to 10 years old

Camp dates: June 28-August 27

Camp hours: 8am-4pm; aftercare available till 6pm

Camp costs: $315 – $700/week

Camp location: Brooklyn Bridge Park and Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Website: https://trailblazers.org/brooklyn-bridge-park-day-camp   registration@trailblazers.org

 

Treasure Trunk Theatre | Various locations in Brooklyn

Program: This summer, Treasure Trunk Theatre is providing safe, creative, outdoor and online camps for your child! Come imagine and play with us, learn dance choreography, act out stories, work on an art project, and more. Our programs focus on social-emotional learning, collaboration, and imaginative play, all vital pillars of development, especially during this socially-distant time. Whether your child already enjoys performing or is a little hesitant, our camps are aimed to boost their confidence and get them excited about being themselves! Exciting themes for 3-6 year olds include Frozen 2, Space, Moana, Under the Sea, and many more! For 6-8 year olds, step into Treasure Trunk’s laboratory of imagination, collaboration, magic and more in our Creativity Co-Lab camps! This “next level” camp series includes a variety of focuses on different aspects of the theatre world, from Shakespeare to musical theatre and more!

Age groups: 3-6 years & 6-8 years

Camp dates: June 14th – September 10th

Camp hours: 3-6 year olds – 9am-12pm (Optional 12pm-3pm Extended Day); 6-8 year olds – 9am-3pm, Early drop-off available for all camps

Camp costs: 3-6 year old camps: $375-$625/week, $80/day for drop-ins; 6-8 year old camps: $625/week, $150/ for drop-ins

Camp locations: Online, Brooklyn Heights (Pier 6 & Squibb Park), Carroll Gardens (Carroll Park), Park Slope (Prospect Park at 3rd St.), Prospect Heights (Mount Prospect Park), Williamsburg (McCarren Park)

Contact: Website  Email

 

Backpacks & Binoculars Summer Camp | Fort Greene & Prospect Park

Program details: World Explorers Group: Backpacks + Binoculars Summer Camp is an excursion based camp with the emphasis on exploration.  Our school aged camp (entering Kindergarten through fifth grade) goes on daily trips throughout New York City, exploring and discovering the city in the best way possible – as a kid! WIth multiple locations in Brooklyn, Backpacks + Binoculars Summer Camp is a full service program, offering care from 8 am to 6 pm and providing enrichment activities and a camper kit (backpack, binoculars, camp t-shirts) as well as breakfast, lunch and snacks.  Our Clubhouse Explorers Camp is an in-house program designed for children ages 2 through 4. 

Age groups: Clubhouse Explorers: Ages 2 through 4 (entering a 4s or UPK program in the fall),  Backpacks + Binoculars School Age: Entering K through 5th

Camp dates: June 14th through August 20th (Fort Greene Main Branch, School Aged), June 28th through August 20th (Fort Greene Main Branch all ages), July 6th through August 13th (Fort Greene Park, Mount Prospect Park Open Air Locations)

Camp hours: 8 am – 6 pm

Camp costs: $650 per week; discounts available for purchase of multiple week bundles

Address: 36 St. Felix Street (Main Branch), Fort Greene Park Washington Lawn (open air location), Mount Prospect Park (open air location)

Contact: Program: tahirah@backpacksandbinoculars.com, Enrollment: info@explorerkids.us, www.brooklyn.explorerkids.us

 

Brooklyn Game Lab | Prospect Park

Program details: We’re running in-person and online programs for Summer 2021, all featuring the best in active and board game play. For in person, we have ALL OUTDOORS in Prospect Park sessions or you can choose a mixture of Indoors + Outdoors. Online features great Dungeons & Dragons questing.

Age groups: 6 – 13 years

Camp dates: June 28 – first day of school

Camp hours: 9 am – 3 pm, with early and late hours available.

Camp costs: $545 – $595 per week

Address: 310 and 479 7th Ave, Park Slope

Contact: www.brooklyngamelab.com   frontdesk@brooklyngamelab.com

 

Brooklyn Museum Summer Camp | Prospect Heights

Program: We welcome young artists to the adventure of art camp! Inspired by our exhibitions and collections, campers will have fun engaging with art, while interacting with other campers, discovering artists, working with different mediums, trying out new techniques, and more. After five days of art-making, campers close out the week by sharing their creations in Friday’s Open Studio.

Age groups: Ages 8-10 and 11-13

Camp dates: July 6–August 13

Camp hours: Camp: 9 am–4 pm (plus optional After-Camp Art, 4–6 pm)
Online Camp: 10 am–1 pm

Camp costs: Week of July 6–9: $496; Members $447 (After-Camp Art: $60; Members $54)
All other weeks: $620; Members $560 (After-Camp Art: $75; Members $67.50)
Online Camp: Week of July 6–9: $272; Members $245, All other weeks: $340; Members $306

Location: 200 Eastern Parkway

Contact: Website    camp@brooklynmuseum.org

 

Brooklyn Nature Days Camp | Prospect Park

Program: Our mission is to inspire a connection to the outdoors, encourage a love and respect for the natural world, & help children build confidence by supporting and promoting their own ideas & interests. Our curriculum evolves from the the interests, ideas, & inquiries of our students and we are inspired by the weather, plants, & creatures we happen upon each day. The benefits of time spent in nature are proven to have a strong & positive influence over emotional well being, physical & cognitive growth, & social connection.

Age groups: 2 years – entering 4th Grade

Camp dates: June 28 to August 20

Camp hours: 9 am – 1 pm (8 am early drop-off and after care until 6 pm)

Camp costs: $495 per week (A minimum of 2 weeks required for enrollment. Weeks need not be consecutive)

Address: Prospect Park

Contact: Website

 

Brooklyn Strategist Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens

Program: Our play-based curriculum creates an enriched learning environment that teaches valuable problem solving skills and encourages social interaction. Kids have a blast and have no idea they are developing important critical thinking abilities and improving neurodevelopmental functions.

Age groups: 6-14 years

Camp dates: 6/28 – 9/03

Camp hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (early drop-off and late pickup available)

Camp costs: $700/full week, $150 for an individual day or $75 for a half day

Early bird special: 10% off all orders before Friday, February 26th

Address:  333 Court Street | Carroll Gardens

Contact: kids@thebrooklynstrategist.com, https://thebrooklynstrategist.com/registration/

 

Camp Gnarly | Starrett City

Program: NYC’s Only Whole Child Adventure Summer Camp with customizable weekly options available. All activities are based on nonfiction and fiction stories from campers just like you! Join us for one week or six weeks to fly a plane, ride a horse, or make some slime – we have it all! Also available woodworking, fishing and horseback riding.

Age groups: 4 to 15 years

Costs: $300 to $500 per week (+ door-to-door bus service for $125 per week)

Dates: July 5 to August 13

Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

Location: 1540 Van Siclen Avenue | Canarsie

Contact: Website  Email

 

Camp Half Blood | Prospect Park

Program: Camp Half-Blood is a fully-immersive camp experience designed for children in 1st to 6th grade. On their journey toward becoming legends, campers (AKA Demigods) learn sword-training, armor forging, myth-crafting, storytelling and more–all with the goal of unleashing the hero inside them. At Camp Half-Blood heroes are made every week. Under the keen guidance of our counselors and directors, campers are led through activities, games, and crafts that are inspired by stories of the ancients. Heroes from Mythology around the world inspire the next generation, with a blend of storytelling and swordplay, to help them discover what type of hero they will become. Every camper will put these skills to the test when they venture out on their Quest of the week, and face the monsters who threaten the camp.

Age groups: Rising 2nd through 7th graders

Camp dates: June 14 to August 20

Camp hours:

Camp costs: $550 per week

Contact: Website

 

Camp Léman | Lower Manhattan

Program: Léman Manhattan Preparatory School has successfully provided students from 2 years old through 12 grade with in-person learning this school year, and we are planning to offer in-person Camp Léman for entering PK3-5^th graders this summer.  Sports, swimming, arts, movement, science, and many other activities will be offered in small groups with a variety of protocols in place to best ensure a safe summer experience for our campers and staff.  Our spacious classrooms, rooftop playground, large gymnasium, indoor pool, and nearby parks will provide the ideal environment for campers to socialize and engage in safe programming together. Individually boxed nutritious lunches will be prepared by our own culinary team.  Full or half day options are available for our preK aged campers.  Campers can enroll for 2, 4, or 6 weeks to limit changes in enrollment and better maintain camper cohorts.

Age groups: 3 years – entering 5th Grade

Costs:  $2000-5700

Dates: June 28-August 6

Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (half day until 1:00 pm)

Location: Lower Manhattan

Contact: summercamp@lemanmanhattan.org; campleman.org

 

Creatively Wild Art Studio Summer Camp | Dumbo

Program: Creatively Wild Art Studio voted “Best Art School in Brooklyn” 2021 is offering our award winning Summer Camp Program starting in June with open enrollment all summer long. Our camps are held in our bright light-filled space and include indoor & outdoor activities (weather permitting). Everyday our campers will dive into a brand NEW subject & theme- think- Wild Animal and Deep Sea/Underwater Kingdoms, Magical & Fantasy themes: Unicorns, Fairies, Dragons, Monsters, & Superheroes, Outer Space & far reaching galaxies, Our Planet, Our Earth, Our City (Brooklyn!). We will also explore master artists (past & present) & important themes like Peace, Love & Kindness transforming our inspirations, thoughts & ideas into cool finished works using a massive variety of media including: Painting, Drawing, Cartooning, Anime, Manga Art, Stop Motion Animation, Doodling, Found Object Art using cool recycled objects (toys, fabrics & machine parts!), Mixed media ( 3D fun!), Graffiti, Collage, Fashion, Illustration & More. We encourage our Campers to express themselves freely artistically as they contribute to the world around them. All our camps are taught by professional teaching artists. Campers enjoy an engaging & action packed day, but will also learn professional techniques guaranteed to inspire future artistic endeavors! Perfect for Art Lovers- remember Creativity matters!

Age groups: Kids 4.5-8 yrs & Teens 9-16 yrs

Camp dates: June- Sep 9, 2021 Mondays-Fridays

Camp hours: 9am-4pm (early drop off 8am/ or extended day until 5pm additional fees apply) + Half day options 9am-12pm / 1-4pm

Camp costs: $150 per day/ 5 day sign ups or more discounted / $95 half day

Camp location: Dumbo, Brooklyn

Contact: Website | Email

 

CUMBE Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp | Bed Stuy

Program details: At Cumbe, our goal is to tap into children’s amazing capacity for imagination and wonder while introducing them to the joy and vitality of dances, songs and rhythms of Africa and its diaspora in the Caribbean, Latin America and the U.S. This summer’s in-person camp will explore New Orleans and Storytelling! Join us for a culturally immersive summer!

Age groups: 3 – 8 years old

Camp dates: July 6 – 30, 2021

Camp hours: Early drop off 8:30am, Camp 9am-3pm; Extended day 3-6pm

Camp costs: 1 Session (two weeks) – $950, 2 Sessions (four weeks) – $1748

Early bird special: 10% off ends April 26; Discounts for siblings and returning campers

Address: 1368 Fulton St., Bed Stuy

Contact: cumbedance.org

 

Dancewave Summer Camp | Downtown Brooklyn

Program: Dance this summer in our beautiful, sunny studio, located in the heart of downtown Brooklyn! For Ages 3-6 we offer our 1/2 day Creative Dance Camp, introducing young dancers to the fundamentals of ballet, modern, and choreography with an emphasis on creative expression. Students Ages 7-9 will dance and develop an original musical composition using props, costumes and scenery — all culminating in an end-of-week performance during our Integrative Arts Camps!

Age groups: 3-9 years

Camp dates: July 12 – August 6

Camp hours: 9 am – 1pm (1/2 day Creative Dance Camp) or 9 am – 3pm (full day Integrative Arts Camp)

Camp costs: $350-$525 per week (Multi-week discount: 10% off each additional week of camp with code summer10)

Camp location: 182 4th Avenue, Brooklyn 11217

Contact: Website

 

Elite Minds Montessori Outdoor Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens

Program details: Our days are mostly spent outdoors, learning and playing. We are members of our local children’s garden where we visit daily to play, plant and grow. We take weekly trips to Mother Cabrini playground. Yoga, art programs, and daily mindfulness are also important parts of our weekly camp days.

Age groups: 2 – 6 years

Camp dates: July 6 – August 13, 2021

Camp hours: Indoor drop off (at EMM) 8:30am and dismissal at 2pm, Outdoor drop off (garden) 9am and dismissal at 1pm

Camp costs: $450/week Early Bird Discount, register by 3/31, $400/week

Camp location: 117 Union Street | Carroll Gardens

Contact: Website

 

Families First Brooklyn | Cobble Hill

Program: Families First runs a summer camp for kids aged 1.5-3.5 years for 3 or 4 days per week, with a different theme each session. Our themes for the 6 weeks of camp are: Outer Space, Under the Sea, On the Farm, Safari, Summer in the City, and Vehicles. Camp will include songs, read alouds, art projects, team activities, dance parties, and more!

Age groups: Ages 1.5-2, 2-2.5 and 2.5-3.5

Camp dates: July 6–August 13

Camp hours: Level 1 Camp: 9:30-10:15 am T/W/Th; Level 2 Camp: 10:30 am–11:30 am T/W/Th; Level 3 Camp: 9:15 am–12:15 pm M/T/W/Th

Camp costs: Level 1: $105/week; Level 2:  $120/week;  Level 3:  $332/week

Location: 250 Baltic Street

Contact: Website    info@familiesfirstbrooklyn.org

 

Futbol Rebels Soccer Camp | Fort Greene

Program: Futbol Rebels Soccer Summer Camp is designed to help develop each player’s skills, technique and creativity while playing in a fun and non-competitive environment. Our handpicked soccer coaches are highly experienced and excited to share the love of the game and knowledge with your children. Camp is located in Edmonds Playground, in Fort Greene Brooklyn. Everyone is welcome at our camp!

Age groups: 4 to 10 years

Camp dates: Weeks of- 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30

Camp hours: 9 am to 3 pm

Camp costs: $375 per week

Early Bird Special: EarlyRebels (10% discount) expires on March 30th.

Contact: www.futbolrebels.com   info@futbolrebels.com

 

Gotham Gymnastics Summer Camp | Gowanus

Program details: Get your kid off the screens for some in-person action! Activities include gymnastics training on our state-of-the-art equipment, trampolines, climbing and warped walls and ninja set. Our sanitized facility is huge and spots are limited so there will be more than enough space for safe, socially-distant fun! BYO nut-free snack and lunch.

Camp costs: Half-Day Weeks $450 9am – 12pm, Full-Day Weeks $700 9am – 3:30pm
10% Sibling discount, Early drop-off 8-9am and late pick-up 3:30-5:30pm available $25/hour. Half-Day $100 9am – 12pm, Full-Day $150 9am – 3:30pm

Address: 315 Douglass Street, Brooklyn NY 11217

Contact details:  Email  Website

 

JCC Brooklyn Preschool Camp | North Williamsburg

Program: Camp embraces the same child centered, play oriented approach as our preschool, a Bank Street progressive approach. Campers enjoy dramatic play, movement, stories, daily trips to the park, cooking, music, and art. Campers expand their experiences in a safe and fun environment. JCC Brooklyn preschool camp is a state of the art facility with a fully licensed staff! Daily outdoor activities, nutritious snacks served daily, music and art specialists, Jewish cultural activities, and so much more!

Age groups: 2 years old to 5 years old

Camp dates: June 28 to August 20 (divided into 4 sessions in the summer; each session is 2 weeks long)

Camp hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (8:00 am Early Drop-off & Late Stay until 5:00 pm)

Camp costs: Varies, depending on chosen schedule: $625 to $1200 a session; additional costs for Early Drop-off & Late Stay

Address: 14 Hope Street, Suite 1; Brooklyn, NY 11211

Contact: Website  camp@jcc-brooklyn.org

 

JCC Brooklyn Preschool Camp | Clinton Hill

Program: Camp embraces the same child centered, play oriented approach as our preschool, a Bank Street progressive approach. Campers enjoy dramatic play, movement, stories, daily trips to the park, cooking, music, and art. Campers expand their experiences in a safe and fun environment. JCC Brooklyn preschool camp is a state of the art facility with a fully licensed staff! Daily outdoor activities, nutritious snacks served daily, music and art specialists, Jewish cultural activities, and so much more!

Age groups: 12 months to 4 years old

Camp dates: June 28 – August 20 (8 weeks total; weekly sessions), Extended Camp: August 23-27 

Camp hours: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (8:00 am Early Drop-off & Late Stay until 6:00 pm)

Camp costs: Varies, depending on chosen schedule: $350 to $600 a a week; additional costs for Early Drop-off & Late Stay

Address: 309 Grand Avenue, Suite 1  Brooklyn, NY 11238

Contact: Website  clintonhill@jcc-brooklyn.org

 

Program: Camp embraces the same child centered, play oriented approach as our preschool, a Bank Street progressive approach. Campers enjoy dramatic play, movement, stories, daily trips to the park, cooking, music, and art. Campers expand their experiences in a safe and fun environment. JCC Brooklyn preschool camp is a state of the art facility with a fully licensed staff! Daily outdoor activities, nutritious snacks served daily, music and art specialists, Jewish cultural activities, and so much more!

Age groups: 2 years old to 4 years old

Camp dates: June 28 – August 20 (8 weeks total; weekly sessions), Extended Camp: August 23-27

Camp hours: 9am to 3pm (8am Early Drop-off & Late Stay until 6pm)

Camp costs: Varies, depending on chosen schedule: $250 to $500 a a week; additional costs for Early Drop-off & Late Stay

Address: 1224 Prospect Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11218

Contact: Website  windsor@jcc-brooklyn.org

 

Kids in the Game Summer Camp | Park Slope

Program: At Kids in the Game, we’re providing a better way to play all summer long. Your camper will get to experience swimming, creative and performing arts, outdoor adventure in Prospect Park, and of course team sports and games, all in the same day! Each camp includes theme weeks and exciting field trips that you won’t want to miss, like a trip to Governor’s Island or a Mets game!

Age groups: Pre-K4 through 8th grade

Camp dates: June 28th – August 20th

Camp hours:  8 am-4 pm; After-Care available from 4:30-6 pm (additional $20 / day)

Camp costs: Starting at $475 per week

Early bird special: Save $25 when you register using code ‘BKBRIDGE21’ * Codes cannot be combined with other offers.

Address: Saint Saviour High School, 588 6th Street in Park Slope

Contact: info@kidsinthegame.com  parkslope@kidsinthegame.com  kidsinthegame.com

 

KoKo NYC Soap Box Workshop | South Slope

Program: The Soap Box Workshop encourages children to think outside the box. Children plan their inventions using sketches and calculations, bringing them to life with found and recycled objects as well as building materials. Over the course of the workshop, participants turn piles of seemingly useless trash into functional machines while learning about construction and design and, more importantly, having fun. Leading up to the race, kids test drive their gravity racers, ensuring the safety and functionality of each invention. At the South Slope Derby, participants get to race their cars for real as friends, families, and neighbors cheer them on as they race down the street.

Age groups: 7 – 14 years old

Camp dates: July 12 – August 27

Camp hours: 9 am to 2 pm (with extended hours)

Camp costs: $650 per week

Address: Historic lot next to church at 239 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 between 4th and 5th Avenue

Contact: Website

 

KoKo NYC  Destroy & Construct Camp | South Slope

Program: In this week-long camp specifically designed for ages 5-7 kids will have fun deconstructing and constructing. KoKo NYC teaching artists bring years of experience in self-directed, play-based learning to encourage kids to take healthy, managed risks and try new experiences while avoiding hazards. Using screwdrivers, pliers and other tools, kids will destroy discarded printers, blenders and other common electronics to get inside and see how they work. Kids will design and build their own inventions and artwork inspired by their local environment and daily camp experiences.

Age groups: 5 – 7 years old

Camp dates: July 19 – August 6

Camp hours: 9 am to 2 pm (with extended hours)

Camp costs: $650 per week

Address: Historic lot next to church at 239 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 between 4th and 5th Avenue

Contact: Website

 

LIU Children’s Academy | Downtown Brooklyn

Age groups: 3-6 years (half-day); 6 – 12 years (full-day)

Camp dates: July 12 to August 27

Camp hours: 9am – 12pm (half-day); 9am – 4pm (full-day); extended hours available for full-day campers

Camp costs: 3-6 Year Old Camp is $275 per week; 6-12 Year Old Camp is $550 per week. Sibling and multi-camp discounts are applied.

Address: LIU Brooklyn, One University Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn

 

Bedstuy Lil Farmers | Clinton Hill

Program: Nature based Cooking and Gardening summer camp. Children tend to them and learn to cook healthy snacks. Water play, trips, art and sports make this camp and amazing experience.

Ages: 3 – 5 years old

Camp dates:  7/5/21-7/23/21

Camp hours: 9 am – 4 pm

Camp costs: $450 per week

Address: 200 Willoughby Avenue | Clinton Hill

Contact: bedstuylilfarmers@gmail.com, bklilfarmers.com

 

Packer Summer Camp

Program: We’re excited to announce the official reopening of Packer Summer Camp!Our Summer 2021 program includes updated health and safety protocols to protect our campers and staff. We can’t wait to welcome our campers back to Joralemon Street to enjoy all of their favorite camp activities, including sports, Dreamworld, Zany Science, arts, and fresh-air games.

Age groups: 4 to 12, CIT’s 13 to 14

Camp dates: June 14 – July 23. Camp closed July 5.

Camp hours: 8 am to 3pm

Camp costs: $635 per week

Address: 170 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

Contact:  website  tburke@packer.edu

 

Park Slope Day Camp | Various locations

Program: Our campers spend the majority of their days out-of-doors.  We offer a variety of traditional camp activities like sports, drama, music, martial arts, archery, dance, and arts and crafts.  It’s no wonder parents tell us that their children come home dirty, tired, hungry and happy!  We are proud of the successful and COVID-19 free camp we ran last summer and look forward offering your children an amazing outdoor experience in 2021. Like last summer, space will be limited. If safety and regulations allow, we will include as much as possible of our typical schedule of trips, beach days, and swimming. Campers will be grouped by grade with no more than 15 campers per group. Groups will be coed.

Age groups: Pre-K – 10th Grade

Camp dates: June 28 – August 20

Camp hours: 8 am to 4 pm

Camp costs: $900 per week

Address: Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope & Carroll Gardens

Contact: Website  camp@parkslopedaycamp.com

 

PLAYDAY Summer Camp | Cobble Hill

Program details: At PLAYDAY, children engage in exploratory projects in an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and positive setting. We inspire children to make ART all while developing a variety of life-long cognitive and emotional skills such as hand-eye coordination, communication, critical thinking, self-awareness, patience, and most importantly self-confidence.

Age groups: Age 6+

Camp dates: June 29 – August 28

Camp hours: 9 AM – 5 PM MONDAY – FRIDAY (early drop off & late pickup available)

Camp costs: $25/HR | $200/DAY | $800/WEEK

Address: 269 Baltic Street, Cobble Hill

Contact: info@playday.com www.PLAYDAY.com

 

Prospect Gymnastics Camp | Prospect Park

Program: Join Prospect Gymnastics outdoors this summer for intensive gymnastics and acrobatics training, hip-hop dance, and art projects. Camp runs in one-week sessions. Every Friday, our campers perform what they learned that week!

Ages: 5 to 10 years old

Dates: July 11 – August 18 & August 30 – Sept 3, 2021.

Costs: $650 per week, $600 early bird special

Locations: Parade Grounds, enter in at Stratford Road, we are located between the ballfields in the shady area.

Contact: https://prospectgymnastics.com/    info@prospectgymnastics.com

 

Splat Camp | Downtown Brooklyn

Program details: Splat Camp is a magical experience for brainy and creative kids who like to work on hands-on projects. In the mornings, campers participate in our original Splat Lab and Anthropology Arts curriculum. Splat lab blends art, creativity, play, and STEAM. We make slime, cloud clay, and build our own mazes. In Anthropology we learn about cool things like Greek and Roman myths, Japanese monsters, and Aztec shields and create our own version of these amazing artifacts. In the afternoon we play in local parks and have awesome group game activities. New this year is the addition of a Pre_K option and more afternoon activity options. As soon as we launched our camp last year, campers would ask us “are you going to do this next year?!”

Age groups: 4 to 10 years

Camp dates: July 5th-August 6th 

Camp hours: 8:30 am to 3 pm 

Camp costs: $600 per week

Camp locations: Downtown Brooklyn at SLA 9 Hanover Place and Fulton Street

Contact: www.splatcamps.com

 

The Art of Words Community School (TAWCS) Summer Camp | DUMBO

Program: TAWCS is in its third year of Summer Camp and in previous years, we have visited museums, built birdhouses, and played soccer (daily) in the park. This year will be like our previous years, with a little bit of social distancing and mask-wearing, but will surely have just as much fun as we have had in years past. We are just a few blocks from Brooklyn Bridge Park where we will be having numerous outdoor activities, and our indoor location will be our daily meeting place and art center. We will be having a series of enrichment classes in art in the morning after outdoor time, while the afternoon will be filled with outdoor play, local field trips, and gardening. We are a project-based school so campers will work in small groups to create videos, plays, or write their own book to showcase their summer experience–a great way to record what they are doing daily at camp. We infuse art, music, and writing in all of our activities and encourage children to be creative at every opportunity. We are limiting our campers this year, so register early.

Age groups: 5 to 11 years (children must be 5 years old by June 1^st)

Camp dates: June 21 – August 6, 2021 (M-Th)

Camp hours: 9 AM – 12 PM and/or 9 AM– 5 PM

Camp costs: $350 – $600 per week

Camp location: 52 Bridge Street | DUMBO

Contact: Website

 

Textile Arts Center Summer Camp

Program: Textile Arts Center Summer Camp welcomes children ages 5 to 10 to create within the world of contemporary and historical textiles in exciting week long programs at Textile Arts Center and Prospect Park! Tweens ages 11-14 are invited to participate in Summer Classes at Textile Arts Center with weekly field trips to Prospect Park. We are also offering TAC at Home Remote Summer Camp options for those who would like to join us offsite!

Age groups: 5-10, 11-14 (Tweens)

Camp dates: July 12 – August 20 (6 weeks)

Camp hours: 9am – 3pm

Camp costs: $535/wk, Multi-session and Sibling Discounts, Scholarships available

Camp location: Ages 5-10 (Textile Arts Center and Prospect Park), Ages 11-14: Tweens (Textile Arts Center) / 505 Carroll Street, Brooklyn NY 11215

Contact: Website   Email

 

Trail Blazers Day Camp | Prospect Park

Program: Since 1887, Trail Blazers has been where children go outside to grow within. At our nature-based programs, we believe in going outside, being scree-free, and learning through play. Registration is already open, visit our website for details including our COVID safety plan, weekly themes, info sessions, and more.

Age groups: 3 to 10 years old

Camp dates: June 28-August 27

Camp hours: 8am-4pm; aftercare available till 6pm

Camp costs: $315 – $700/week

Camp location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Contact: Website   Email

 

Treebath | Prospect Park

Program: Treebath Explorers is an entirely outdoors program for kids ages Pre-K to Second grade. During these drop-off classes, children reap the proven health benefits of nature while having fun! We continue the fun over the summer with our short weekly mini-camps. Our class curriculum combines forest therapy with playful elements of the Swedish Outdoor Association’s sixty year old children’s program. Children discover the wonders of nature, learn about plants and animals, and develop a life-long respect for the world we live in.

Location: Prospect Park, Central Park East, Central Park West & Battery Park

Ages: PreK – 2nd Grade (4 – 8 years old)

Dates: Monday, June 14 through Friday, September 4, 2021. Camps are 2 hours each and meet rain or shine.

Cost: $240 per week

Contact: Tree-bath.com

 

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