Our comprehensive summer camp guide profiles local summer camps in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Gowanus, BoCoCa, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, 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, magic, basketball, robotics, nature, swimming, theater, soccer, gymnastics, science, chess, mythology, surfing, sailing, cooking, and many more camps. We will be adding many more camps in the next few weeks – check back in!
Aegir Skate Camp | DUMBO
Program: Aegir Skate Camps take place at Golconda Playground year-round during school breaks. We teach students ages 4 and up, beginners and intermediates alike, how to skate while creating an exciting, friendly, loose camp environment that emphasizes socializing, community, and, of course, fun. We offer a Half Day Camp (9am to noon), a Full Day Skate Camp for intermediate students (9am to 3pm), a Full Day Skate and Art camp for kids under 6 (9am to 3pm), and a Full Day Skate and Art camp for kids 6+ with our friends at DUMBO’s award-winning Creatively Wild Arts Studio. For more info on our camp and skate academy, contact us or visit aegirboardworks.com
Ages: 4+
Camp hours: Half Day Camp: 9am to noon. Full Day Skate Camp: 9am to 3pm. Aegir Full Day Skate and Art Camp: 9am to 3pm. Aegir x Creatively Wild Full Day Skate and Art Camp: 9am to 4pm
Costs: Half Day Camp Week Discount: $350. Full Day Skate Camp Week Discount: $800. Aegir Full Day Skate and Art Camp Week Discount: $800. Aegir x Creatively Wild Skate and Art Camp Week Discount: $900
Location: Golconda Playground
Contact: Website | Email | 347.987.3825
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Summer Camp | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: BASIS Independent Brooklyn Day Camp is a 9 week fun filled adventure, that puts the camper experience at the center of our activities and programming. Our weekly themes and field trips are a fundamental part of our camp structure and experience. Each week, campers will explore different topics through an array of activities, building confidence, new skills, and amazing friendships along the way. In addition, weekly field trips encourage campers to explore the local community, find new interests, and deepen their cultural understandings. All weeks of camp culminate in Special Event Fridays such as our camp-wide Carnival and Color Games field day competition.
Ages: 4-10
Camp dates: June 24 – August 23
Camp hours: 8:30pm – 3:30am plus extended day options (3:30pm-6:00pm)
Costs: $605 – $660 per weer
Location: 405 Gold St | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website
Beam Camp | New Hampshire
Program: Beam Camp is an overnight summer program for campers aged 9-17, and of all genders and identities. Located in Strafford, New Hampshire, Beam Camp offers two summer sessions: one two weeks long and one four weeks long. During both of these sessions, Beam kids learn to make their ideas happen through fine and manual arts, technology, and collaboration. Every summer, campers work together on the spectacular Beam Project and engage with our full-time and visiting staff of professional architects, videographers, builders, engineers, designers, and makers of all kinds. Our campers learn the tools, techniques, and temperaments of creation to apply to their own plots, plans, and schemes, as well as swim, hike, play games, and enjoy 750 acres of mountain, forests, and lakes while transforming ideas into artifacts and personal achievement into community success.
Ages: 9 – 17
Camp dates: Session 1 June 29 – July 27. Session 2 July 30 – August 11
Camp hours: am – pm
Costs: Session 1: $6900 session 2: $3100 (Tiered Tuition Pricing available)
Location: 55 Boyscout Road, Strafford| New Hampshire
Contact: Website | Email | 718-855-7600
BHS Summer Camp | Brooklyn Heights
Program: Searching for a fun summer program for your 3-5 year old? Join Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Summer Camp from June 17 through August 2 for an exciting new adventure each week. Neighborhood and playground trips, special guests, air-conditioned classrooms, and outdoor water play too! Minimum registration is three weeks or join us for all seven!
Ages: 3-5 year olds
Camp dates: June 17 – August 2
Camp hours: Half Day: 9am-12:30pm / Full Day: 9am-3pm
Costs: Half Day 3 Weeks Minimum: $1,715 / Full Day 3 Weeks Minimum: $2,250
Location: 131 Remsen Street | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website | Email | 718.522.2070 ext. 168
Bouldering Project Summer Adventure Weeks | Gowanus
Program: Help your kids reach new heights! Our climbing programs teach kids skills like resilience, problem-solving, camaraderie, and calculated risk taking—all while tapping into their love of adventure. Summer Adventures are available to youth ages 5-12 and offer plenty of climbing challenges and social time, in addition to S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities, team-building exercises, and more. Adventure Weeks are a full week in duration, Mon-Fri, and run from 9 am-3:30 pm.
Ages: 5-12
Camp dates: June 27 – August 31
Camp hours: 9am-3:30pm (extended day available till 6 pm for an extra fee)
Costs: $750 per week
Location: 575 Degraw Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website | Email | 929-515-3405
Brooklyn Debate League Summer Camp | Financial District
Program: The Brooklyn Debate League brings together kids from across the city to speak their minds on important topics. Learn how to navigate arguments and convince people, then bring those skills to your classrooms, your next interview, or even your family. If you’re the type to test yourself (and impress colleges) then we’ll show you how to compete in tournaments. Our staff has won state and national championships, so you’d learn from the best!
Ages: Rising 9th – 12th graders
Camp dates: July 15 – July 26
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm
Costs: Between $500 – $2500 / 2 weeks (depending on school)
Location: PACE University | 161 William Street | Financial District
Contact: Website | Email | 617.997.6569
Brooklyn Music Factory | Gowanus
Program: This summer Brooklyn Music Factory is once again back in action for a unique–and totally rocking!–camp experience. At Brooklyn Music Factory’s summer camp, kids ages 4-11 join bands and spend their days writing songs, playing music games, and more in our fully equipped studios. In addition, campers enjoy free time at the park every day, getting lots of fresh air and physical activity. On Fridays, the bands perform their original songs for one another, and the performances are live-streamed and recorded to share with friends and family!
Ages: 4 – 11
Camp dates: July 9 – August 30
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm with early drop off at 8am, and extended day until 6pm
Costs: Reserve before January 31 $775, After January 31 $798 (Family discount: 5% off when 2+ siblings register)
Location: 495 Carroll St | Gowanus
Contact: Website | Email | 877-767-3560
Brooklyn Ninja Academy | Park Slope
Program: NINJA WARRIOR TRAINING SUMMER SESSIONS KIDS 6 – 13: Three hours each day will consist of specialized training, obstacle clinics, skills and strength training, games, ninja workshops plus professional ninja visits and interactions, and more ninja fun! Once a week we go rock climbing at Movement Gowanus.
Ages: 6-13
Camp dates: July & August
Camp hours: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Costs: $650/week
Location: 340 4th Avenue | Park Slope/Gowanus
Contact: Website | Email | 917.909.0944
Brooklyn Preschool of Science | Cobble Hill, Park Slope & Brooklyn Heights
Program: Enroll now in Summer Science 2024! The weather is warm, the sun is shining, and the Brooklyn Preschool of Science keeps your kids engaged through the summer! Registration is now open!
Ages: 2-5
Camp dates: June 17 – August 2
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm (8am – 6pm if needed)
Costs: $700 per week
Location: 11 Wyckoff Street | Cobble Hill
65 Park Place | Park Slope
78 Amity Street | Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Summer Circuits | Gowanus
Program: Make it a summer of creativity and fun at Brooklyn Robot Foundry! Each day features robot-building, crafts, games, outside time, and more awesomeness! Led by amazing teachers, the Summer Circuits program is everything you and your kid are looking for this summer. They’ll have a blast with all the fun activities, including building a different cool robot each day that they’ll take home afterward for more fun. You’ll love that your kid will learn about circuitry and other STEAM-tastic wonders, but most of all they’ll get silly and have a great time! Single-day sign-ups available all summer.
Ages: 5-12
Camp dates: June 27 – September 4
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm + extended stay until 5:30pm
Costs: $150-$185 per day, 10% off for 5 or more days
Location: 98 4th Street (@ Bond Street) | Gowanus
Contact: Website | Email | 347.762.6840
Camp Gan Israel | Brooklyn Heights
Program: Camp Gan Israel of Brooklyn Heights is the ideal choice for your children due to its outstanding features. Firstly, our camp boasts a highly qualified and engaging Dual Hebrew-English speaking staff, ensuring a rich cultural and linguistic experience for campers. Secondly, our dedicated coaches provide professional guidance in both swimming and various sports, promoting physical well-being and skill development. Additionally, we offer exciting trips that enhance the overall camp experience, creating lasting memories for your children. Our diverse range of activities, including arts and crafts, and baking, ensures that campers have a well-rounded and enjoyable time, fostering creativity and camaraderie. Choose Camp Gan Israel for an enriching and fun-filled summer adventure for your kids.
Ages: 5-11
Camp dates: July 1 – August 9
Camp hours: 8.30am-3:30pm
Costs: $600 per week
Location: 117 Remsen Street | Brooklyn Heights
Camp Léman | Lower Manhattan
Program: Join us this summer for non-stop fun at downtown Manhattan’s premier summer day camp: Camp Léman! From an array of sports in our 4,600 square foot gym, swimming in our heated pool, outdoor play on our rooftop playground, performing and visual arts, STEM activities, cooking lessons, excursions to nearby parks, playgrounds, and landmarks, and more, Camp Léman provides all you need to ensure your child’s summer is one to remember! Daily lunch and snacks are provided for all campers.
Ages: 3 years old – rising 6th graders
Camp dates: June 24 – August 2
Camp hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Costs: $1,100 – $6,200
Location: 41 Broad Street | Lower Manhattan
Contact: Website | Email | 332-220-2457
Camp Maritime | Coney Island
Program: Welcome to Camp Maritime, where we believe in the transformative power of water sports. Since our establishment in 2017, we have been dedicated to providing engaging and dynamic programs that inspire children to develop a profound love for various water sports disciplines. With locations in Brooklyn, New York, and Sunny Isles, Florida, we offer exceptional coaching and a supportive atmosphere, empowering children to unlock their full potential and navigate the waters of life with skill and grace.
Ages: 5-16
Camp dates: June 24 – August 30
Camp hours: 8:45am-4:15pm
Costs: $750 per week
Location: 311 Seabreeze Ave | Cony Island
Contact: Website | 833-799-4999
Casa Lu Art Space Art & Cooking Camps | Gowanus
Program: Art, Cooking, Photographic experiences, Creativity, and Fun at Casa Lu in a small group setting. Join us this summer for an inspiring creative CAMP program that offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Casa Lu Art Space offers children a multidisciplinary dynamic hands-on adventure of creativity and fun combined with cooking and baking.
Ages: 6-10
Camp dates: July 8 – August 30
Camp hours: 9am-3pm
Costs: $625 per week
Location: 304 Bond St | Gowanus
Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn Summer Camp | Prospect Heights
Program: Discover the ultimate summer adventure for your kids at Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn! Unleash the excitement with camps tailored for ages 4-14, blending learning, play, and endless fun. Enroll weekly, with every Full-Day camp including a delicious lunch + weekly swim sessions included. Plus, amp up the experience by adding a daily swim lesson for both preschool and full-day campers. Don’t miss out on the thrill – secure your child’s spot for an unforgettable summer, filled with laughter, friendships, and incredible savings through May!
Ages: 4 – 14
Camp dates: June 17 – August 30
Camp hours: 8:45am – 2:00pm, 8:45am – 3:15pm or 8:45pm – 3:30pm
Costs: $525 per week
Location: 601 Dean Street | Prospect Heights
Child’s Play NY | Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens & Fort Greene
Program: In Child’s Play NY’s celebrated summer camps, kids escape into fantastic realms through great stories, creative movement, and games galore! Led by professional actors, they flex their imaginative muscles and learn theater skills that inspire self-confidence and community. Whether solving a mythic mystery, helping a character through a scavenger hunt, having a dance-off, or rehearsing their play…joyful collaboration is at the center of it all. The week-long sessions culminate in a filmed showcase or a live performance. Campers are led by expert theater artists, trained in early childhood education and skilled at centering kids’ imaginative adventures.
Ages: 3K-PreK, PreK-1st Grade, 2nd-6th Grades, 4th-8th Grades
Camp dates: July 22 – August 30
Camp hours: 9am-12pm (3K-PreK), 9am-3pm (PreK-8th Grade)
Costs: $400 (3K-PreK), $725 (PreK-8th Grade in Carroll Gardens & Fort Greene), $745 (2nd-6th Grade in Brooklyn Heights)
Location: 193 Columbia Street (3K-PreK) & 232 Carroll Street (PreK-1st Grade) & 121 Pierrepoint Street (2nd-6th Grades) & 138 South Oxford Street (2nd-8th Grades)
Contact: Website | Email | 347-759-6313
CinemaKidz | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: Explore creativity, and discover new passions this summer at Camp CinemaKidz! Dive into the creative world of film, animation, and media arts this summer. Each week-long theme explores a unique, fun-filled topic where kids can learn, explore, collaborate, and create with their peers. Create and star in your very own cooking show, become an illustrator and digital animator; design costumes, sets, and props in Art Direction, or try your hand at building and filming a Rube Goldberg machine – days are jam packed with activities, as well as fun outdoor games and water sports. Get creative this summer and explore the world of media arts in a hands-on atmosphere!
Ages: 5 – 15 (grouped by age: 5-6, 7-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15)
Camp dates: June 24th – August 30th (weekly sign ups)
Camp hours: 9am-4pm (after care until 5:30)
Costs: $675 – $750 per week
Location: 405 Gold Street | City Point Downtown Brooklyn as well as locations in Manhattan & Queens
Contact: Website | Email | 347-699-6401
Code Ninjas | Gowanus
Program: Unleash your child’s inner Ninja! The ultimate hands-on learning experience for your technology-loving children! Our Camps help teach important life skills such as leadership, creativity, problematic and computational thinking – all wrapped up in topics they love, like Minecraft, Robotics, YouTube, modding, game building, physical computing, STEM, 3D design, video, animation and much more!
Ages: 5 to 14+
Camp dates: June 24 – August 30
Camp hours: Half day: 9-12 (AM session) or 1-4 (PM session) or Full day: 9am-4pm (extended day available for a fee)
Costs: $525 Half Day | $889 Full day per week
Location: 150 4th Avenue | Gowanus
Creatively Wild Art Studio | Dumbo
Program: Nominated as the Best Art Camp in Brooklyn 2023 and 2024, our popular summer camp program is second to none and is designed for both kids (6-8) and teens (9+). Happy campers explore different camp projects every day using a wide variety of media including (but definitely not limited to): drawing, painting, cartooning, mixed media, 3D + recycled found object art, watercolors, and more! Alongside our art camp, we also offer a Stop Motion Animation Camp for both age groups.
Ages: 6 to 14
Camp dates: June 13 – September 6
Camp hours: 9am-4pm | 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm | early drop-off from 8am | extended day until 5pm
Costs: $160 per day | $100 per half day
Location: 98 Water St | Dumbo
Contact: Website | Email | 917-543-8130
Court 16 Tennis Summer Camp | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: At Court 16 Tennis Camps in Downtown Brooklyn, FiDi, and LIC, children ages 4-12 engage in an exciting summer of tennis at our private indoor clubs — the perfect setting for skill development and collaboration. Young players explore a comprehensive curriculum on our USTA-sanctioned courts, focusing on stroke production, footwork, and strategy, while fostering teamwork and friendships. Each week offers a themed program to inspire and educate, highlighted by special guest speakers from the tennis world. Our commitment to nurturing young talent extends beyond camp, with group and private lessons available for continued growth. Since 2014, Court 16 has been dedicated to creating a supportive, tennis-loving community.
Ages: 4 – 12
Camp dates: June 24 – September 1
Camp hours: 9am to 4pm. Half Day 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Costs: $1004 per week (full day) $740 per week (half day)
Location: 445 Albee Square W. Suite 4-500 | Downtown Brooklyn
Dance in Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Program: This camp is an opportunity to explore and learn the basic steps of different dance styles. Our goal is to develop a connection to dance, music, sports, and increase confidence in children. We will perform exercises for the proper development of the spine, feet, flexibility, and overall body posture. We will dance, practice yoga, develop good balance, do arts & crafts, have story time, play theater games as well as participate in daily outdoor activities, but mostly have FUN!
Ages: 3 and up
Camp dates: June 6 – September 6
Camp hours: 10 am – 3 pm OPTION: early drop-of at 9 am, late pick-up at 4 or 5 pm
Costs: $550 per week
Location: Drop-off and pick-up by the Picnic House | Prospect Park
Contact: Website | Email | 917-204-3632
Gotham Gymnastics | Gowanus
Program: Get your kids off their screens for some summer action at Gotham. Campers will have a blast learning gymnastics, bouncing on our trampoline, jumping in our foam pit and climbing our walls (better ours than yours!).
Ages: Half Day 3+, Full Day 4+
Camp dates: July 1st – August 31st (closed July 4th and 5th for Independence Day)
Camp hours: Half Day: 9am – 12pm, Full Day 9am – 3:30pm
Costs: Half Day $540, $800 Full Day, Extended Camp: 8a – 9a $30 per day, 3:30p-5:30p $60 per day
Location: 315 Douglass St. and 316 Douglass St. | Gowanus (We’re expanding! Register now for Presale)
Contact: Website | Email | 718.722.7211 | 718.722.7122
Gymstars Summer Camps | Fort Greene
Program: GYMSTARS Brooklyn offers 4 options: Gymnastics! Circus! Dance! & Parkour Camps! The most FUN you can have this Summer! Children improve coordination, self-confidence and make life-long friends. Safe, healthy, good old-fashioned FUN!
Ages: 3 – 15
Camp dates: July 8 – August 16
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm with Extended Care 8am – 6pm
Costs: Starting at $585 for Multi Weeks!
Location: 39 Adelphi St | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | Email | 718-650-8308
Hoops Academy Summer Camp | Clinton Hill
Program: Hoops Academy is a premier basketball training and development organization, we’re committed to empowering athletes of all skill levels. Our community-driven approach fosters growth on and off the court, ensuring every player reaches their full potential. Dive into our multi-sport summer camp featuring basketball, boxing, chess, and track & field. Plus, we offer early drop-offs and late pickups for your convenience, along with the option for half-day camps. Our goal is to develop well-rounded athletes and ensure they have a fulfilling experience both athletically and personally. Elevate your game with us this summer!
Ages: 6-14
Camp dates: July 1-August 15th
Camp hours: 9am-4pm
Costs: $550 per week
Location: 225 Adelphi Street | Clinton Hill
510 Clermont Street | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website
Imagine Day Camp | DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn
Program: Imagine Summer Camp is a summer experience that prioritizes outdoor time and special enrichment for your child. We enjoy museum visits all around the city, planting gardens, playing soccer, participating in drama class and performances, spreading joy throughout communities, and much, much more. Every day and week, we will introduce new activities and new ways of learning. We want our families to join our summer fun and we find new ways of offering activities for parents and siblings every week. Certified teachers and accredited centers will combine our best-in-class care and education with summer fun activities that not only will your child thrive in the summer, but they will grow, learn, and pick up skills that will help them year round.
Ages: 3-5 years old
Camp dates: July 1 – September 4
Camp hours: 8am-6pm
Costs: Starting at $820/week
Location: DUMBO | 85 Adams Street
Brooklyn Heights | 50 Monroe Place
Downtown Brooklyn | 101 Willoughby Street
Kiddie Korner STEM Day Camp | Brooklyn Heights
Program: At Kiddie Korner’s STEM themed summer camp, children get to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and interactive way. With experienced and enthusiastic instructors, children are guided through hands-on activities and experiments that spark their curiosity and encourage them to ask questions. By the end of the summer, kids will leave camp feeling inspired and excited about the endless possibilities of STEM!
Ages: 0 – 5
Camp dates: July 1 – August 16
Camp hours: 9am – 12pm, 9am – 3pm, or 8am – 6pm
Costs: $1100 per week
Location: 117 Remsen Street | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website | Email | 718-596-4840
Music Summer Camp at KOKO Music | DUMBO
Program: KOKO Music DUMBO is launching a fun and exciting music summer camp for children aged 4 to 10 this year! All campers will have the opportunity to learn ukulele/guitar, voice, piano, and songwriting through interactive music activities and lessons. Campers will showcase their music every Friday. Also, we go outside to play music if the weather allows. Let’s play music together and make friends through music!
Ages: 4-10
Camp dates: July 8th – August 30th
Camp hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Early drop-off at 8am/extended day until 6pm/private lessons available)
Costs: $600/week
Location: 18 Bridge Street | DUMBO
Contact: Website | Email | 917.765.0770
Mark Morris Dance Center Summer Camp | Fort Greene
Program: Spend your summer dancing, creating and performing in this well-rounded, multi-disciplinary, and fun summer 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. Sessions 1, 2 and 3 offer the same curriculum. Students may enroll in one or multiple sessions. You do not have to be a current student at The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center to attend.
Ages: 6 – 18
Camp dates: July 1 – August 9
Camp hours: Various (see website)
Costs: Varies depending on program
Location: Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Avenue | Fort Greene
Contact: Website
Petits Poussins Dumbo Summer Program | DUMBO
Program: Join our vibrant summer program for an unforgettable adventure filled with:
- Themed activities and exciting exploration.
- Engaging projects that spark creativity and imagination.
- Outdoor fun and opportunities to connect with nature.
- Language immersion that continues to grow your child’s fluency.
Ages: 3 months to 5 years old
Camp dates: July 1 to August 16
Camp hours: 8am to 6pm
Costs: Contact for pricing
Location: 151 York Street | DUMBO
Contact: Email
Pixie Pods | Multiple Locations
Program: Dive into the magic of Pixie Pods Camp – where kids thrive in social skills, independence, and pure fun through our 5-Star Music, Dance, and Tumbling programs! Our EESA Curriculum ensures Engaging, Educational, Safe, & Age-Appropriate experiences for a camp of excitement and growth! Get ready for all-around awesomeness!
Ages: 3 – 6
Camp dates: July 1 – September 4
Camp hours: Fort Greene & Bed-Stuy locations: 9am-12pm (extended day till 3pm) Prospect Lefters Garden + Ditmas Park Locations: 9am-3pm (extended day till 5:30), 1pm-5:30pm
Costs: 9am-12pm $375 (extended day till 3pm $200), 9am-3pm $500 (extended day till 5:30pm , 1pm-5:30pm $400
Location: 138 S Oxford St | Fort Greene & 1060 Bedford Ave | Bed-Stuy & 448 Rogers Ave | Prospect Lefferts Gardens & 1103 Cortelyou Rd | Ditmas Park
Contact: Website | Email | 917-999-0223
Shibley Day Camp | Roslyn Heights, Long Island
Program: Each day children from Long Island, Manhattan, Queens & Brooklyn gather together in a beautiful setting in Northern Nassau County that feels like the Adirondack woods. We provide healthy outdoor activities that keep children active in our private and secure 20+ acre facility built 100% for camp!
Our program allows them to explore new and current interests, gain new skills and build confidence. Campers swim twice a day, including daily American Red Cross swim instruction in addition to participating in a balanced mix of athletics, arts, adventure and other special activities.
Ages: 3-15 years old
Camp dates: June 27 – August 22
Camp hours: 9am – 4:15pm
Costs: Depends on how many weeks the child attends.
Location: 175 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights
Contact: Website | Email | 516.621.8777
SKATEYOGI Summer Camp | Prospect Lefferts Gardens & Williamsburg
Program: SKATEYOGI welcomes anyone from absolute beginners to experienced skaters in a fun, creative environment. We offer SKATEYOGI Summer Camp at both our Williamsburg and Prospect Lefferts Gardens locations. Both of these camps have a combination of indoor skating in our climate controlled beginner focused ramp spaces and daily excursions to nearby parks and field trips to skateparks around the city. We also offer a Little Kids Camp (Ages 5-7 • All levels) designed for younger aspiring skaters. Complimentary rental gear is included for all camps held on-site at SKATEYOGI locations. In addition, we offer an outdoor camp, Urban Shredders, in Downtown Brooklyn (Ages 9-15 • Intermediate+) that meets at Golconda Skatepark and goes on outdoor adventures all over NYC everyday.
Ages: 5 – 15
Camp dates: June 24 – September 4
Camp hours: 8:30am – 3pm (Late Pick-up and Intensive week options until 5:30PM) | Little Kids 8:30am – 12:45pm
Costs: $875 – $1025 per week ($405 – $540 per week for Little Kids Camp)
Location: 58N 9th Street | Williamsburg & 140 Empire Blvd | Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Contact: Website | Email | 718-374-5687
Smith Street French-Immersion Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens, Gowanus & Brooklyn Heights
Program: Summer Camp at Smith Street is a wonderful way to support French language acquisition, spend time outdoors, connect with our teachers in a relaxed atmosphere and meet new friends!
Preschool and rising Kindergarten students (ages 2-5) are welcome at all three of our campuses, as well as elementary students (ages 6-8) at Brooklyn Heights.
Weekly, age-appropriate themes like La mer, L’espace, La forêt, Le cirque, and Les cinq sens are highly engaging for young children and French language learners and allow for integrated learning, outdoor exploration, imaginative play, and plenty of open-ended art and construction projects.
Lead and associate teachers are all current, former, or new Smith Street faculty, which allows children either a gentle introduction to new faces or an opportunity to deepen connections with well-known teachers.
Camp is open to all levels of language learners and are adapted for beginners as well as fluent speakers.
Ages: 2 to 10 years old
Camp dates: June 24 to August 2
Camp hours: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, early drop off (8:30 AM) and extended day (until 6:00 PM) available
Costs: $550 to $825/week depending on schedule
Location: 607 Henry Street (Carroll Gardens), 388 Carroll Street (Gowanus), 80 Clinton Street (Brooklyn Heights)
Soccer Legion Day Camps | Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Program: Soccer Legion’s summer camps are co-ed, for players ages 3-13, regardless of ability. The camp’s focus is on mastery of skills in a fun learning environment – camp is meant to be fun and provides a platform for young players to create memory making experiences while developing skills all summer long! Summer camp runs Monday to Friday, players have the option to do Mini Day Camp (ages 3-5), Half Day Camp or Full Day Camp (ages 6-13) – Single Day/Drop In options are available. Camps are open to players from all levels and activities will be age/developmentally appropriated by our USSF licensed coaches!
Ages: 3-13
Camp dates: July 1 – August 30
Camp hours: 9am – 12pm (Mini Day Camp) I 9am – 1pm (Half Day Camp) I 9am – 3pm (Day Camp)
Costs: $275/week (Mini Day Camp) I $395/week (Half Day Camp) I $550/week (Day Camp) – 10% sibling discount
Location: Cadman Plaza Park (Brooklyn Heights), Washington Park (Park Slope), Dean Playground (Prospect Heights)
Contact: Website | Email | 347.475.9370
Soccer Stars Summer Camps | Prospect Park & Cadman Plaza Park
Program: When school is out soccer is in! We’re kicking into the summer season with summer camps!
At Soccer Stars, we teach the FUNdamentals of soccer in a non-competitive & nurturing environment. Our age-specific curriculum is specially designed to develop skills, teach teamwork & build self-confidence in every child.
Have fun in the sun with our summer soccer camps! With the 2024 Copa America and Paris Olympics as our backdrop, we’ll learn, practice, and play while exploring the history, culture, and play styles of countries worldwide.
Ages: 3 – 10
Camp dates: June 24 – August 30
Camp hours: 9am-12pm
Costs: $335/week
Location: Prospect Park & Cadman Plaza Park
Contact: Email | Website | 212.877.7171
Sprout Brooklyn | Red Hook
Program: Sprout Brooklyn, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew infused camp for children entering PreK through grade 5 (no Hebrew experience is necessary). Children from diverse Jewish backgrounds converge to shape a joyous and inclusive community. Our programs are rooted in Jewish values, a deep connection to Israel and the Hebrew language feature a variety of activities, including swimming, robotics, sports, cooking, performing arts, visual arts, and creative play. Sprout Brooklyn, is where joy, growth, discovery, and community thrive. Join us for a summer filled with laughter, learning and building of life long friendships.
Ages: Entering Pre-K – 5th grade
Camp dates: June 24th – August 16th
Camp hours: 9am-4pm
Costs: $1600 (2 week session)
Location: 556 Columbia Street | Red Hook
Contact: Website | Email | 914-595-6835
TAC Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens
Program: Textile Arts Center Summer Camp welcomes children ages 5-14 to create within the world of contemporary and historical textiles in exciting week long programs! Each camp week features an in-depth project using fiber & textile techniques, with concepts drawn from textile exhibitions and local textile artists.
Ages: 4 – 14
Camp dates: July 8 – August 23
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm
Costs: $600
Location: 505 Carroll St | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | Email | 718-369-0222
Treasure Trunk Theatre | Multiple Locations
Program: Founded by local mom of 2, Elisa Pupko, Treasure Trunk Theatre is your kiddo’s home for creativity, imagination, connection and self expression! Every camp day is full of storytelling, dance and movement, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, and more. With fun themes geared towards beloved children’s books and movies, your camper will be sure to fall in love with all of our engaging options! We offer outdoor and indoor programming with flexible registration to fit the lives of busy Brooklyn families – join us for full weeks, drop in days, and half or full days. Whether your child is running for center stage, or has never experienced the performing arts before – they will feel at home and celebrated at Treasure Trunk Theatre this summer!
Ages: 3 – 8
Camp dates: June 10 – September 6
Camp hours: 9am-12pm, with optional early drop at 8:30am and extended day until 3:00pm and late extended day at select locations until 5:30pm / all 6-8 year old camps from 9-3pm with optional early drop at 8:30am
Costs: $435 (9-12pm) / $785 (9-3pm) / $1,010 (9-5:30pm) – Prices subject to change after April 1st
Location: 141 Atlantic Avenue | Brooklyn Heights & 179 4th Avenue | Park Slope & 190 Underhill Avenue | Prospect Heights & 199 Carroll Street | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | Email | 347-762-9475
Trail Blazers | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Program: Since 1887, Trail Blazers has been where children go outside to grow within. This summer Trail Blazers, in partnership with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, is ready for your camper to join us for more nature exploration, hands-on science experiments, group play and group challenges, art and crafts, and, of course, education classes with the conservancy’s educators! Each week we’ll explore a different environmental science theme to learn about ourselves, our world, and taking care of the environment.
Ages: Kindergarden – 5th grade
Camp dates: July 8 – August 30
Camp hours: 8:30am – 4pm (extended day until 6pm)
Costs: $333 – $740 per week, additional scholarships available
Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park | Dumbo
Tutu School Summer Camp | Boerum Hill
Program: Imagine spending fun filled camp days exploring the enchanted and enriching world of ballet! On any given day at Tutu Camp, a child might take a ballet class, decorate costumes, learn the story of a famous ballet, or even take part in a production of their own creation. Each of our camp sessions focuses on a different ballet story from the classical repertoire, and favorites include: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, and Cinderella. Campers do not need to have prior ballet experience to participate, but they should be prepared for a lot of leaping, twirling, and imaginative adventures. A camp t-shirt is included with the camp fee.
Camp dates: June 24 – August 23
Camp hours: 9am – 2pm
Camp costs: $575 per week ($525 for multiple weeks or siblings)
Locations: 200 Smith Street | Boerum Hill
Basketball City Summer Camp | Lower East Side
Program: BasketBall City Summer Camp focuses on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun and competitive environment. Camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to be a better basketball player by the use of drill and station work along with full court games. Along with NBA stars, Basketball City’s professional staff will make sure your child has a great time and improves their game. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.
Ages: 6-17
Camp dates: June 17 – August 29
Camp hours: 9am-4pm or 9am-3pm
Costs: $475-$750/week
Location: Pier 36 | Lower East Side
Contact: Website | Email | 212.233.5050
Brooklearn Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens
Program: Join your friends this summer at Brooklearn for games, treasure hunts, open play, and endless fun! Brooklearn day camp combines play in our air conditioned gym, art and sensory exploration specific to our weekly theme in the classroom and time spent outdoors at close by Carroll Park. Come for the fun, friends, and memories. Make sure to sign up early for a spot!
Ages: 2 to 6
Camp dates: June 19- September 1
Camp hours: 9-12pm with optional early drop off at 8:30am and extended day until 1:30pm
Costs: $125/day or $500 week
Location: 380 Court Street | Carroll Gardens
Brooklyn Basketball (Brooklyn Nets) Summer Camps | Midwood
Program: Brooklyn Basketball Camps is the official youth basketball program of the Brooklyn Nets! With professional instruction in a fun environment, we offer players of all skill levels the opportunity to learn basketball and advance their skills. Brooklyn Basketball is committed to serving our players and participants by providing memorable experiences. Each week includes a surprise guest speaker including past and present Nets players/coaches.
Ages: 6-14
Camp dates: 9am – 3pm
Camp hours: July 8 – 18
Costs: $645/week
Location: Brooklyn College | 2900 Bedford Avenue | Midwood
Contact: Website | Email | 718.304.1051
Brooklyn Game Lab Summer Lab | Park Slope & Prospect Park
Program: Join us this summer indoors and outdoors! Campers may choose to join the Indoors Summer Lab, with board games and tabletop gameplay, plus “Battle Lab” with foam weapons in Prospect Park. Or sign up for the Totally-Outdoors Summer Lab in Prospect Park, which is filled with games that are active, strategic, park-tested and unique to Brooklyn Game Lab.
Ages: 6-14
Camp dates: June 24 – September 4
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm
Costs: Indoors Summer Lab (with Park Time): $180/day or $625/week. Totally-Outdoors Summer Lab: $160/day or $575/week. Multi-discounts available!
Locations: 479 7th Avenue | South Slope
310 7th Avenue | Center Slope
11th Street Entrance | Prospect Park
Contact: Website | Email | 718.788.1122
Brooklyn Magic Shop Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens
Magic Summer Camps at Brooklyn Magic Shop are creatively and thoughtfully designed to help build and foster young aspiring magicians’ magic and artistic skills in a safe, positive, and friendly environment. Magicians will learn and apply tailored sleight-of-hand magic, participate in prop-making, and learn the importance of hand-eye coordination, movement, acting, and voice. By the end of each camp week, magicians will be able to confidently perform a complete magic routine using all the concepts learned in our weekly magic summer camp showcase.
Ages: 7 to 15
Camp dates: July 8 – August 30
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm
Costs: $695 with all magic materials included.
Location: Brooklyn Magic Shop 281 Smith St | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | 917-757-9748
Brooklyn Nature Days | 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. We want to instill the idea that we are all part of something bigger and no matter our age, we can actively participate in taking care of each other and the world around us.
Ages: Pre-K – 4th grade
Camp dates: June 17 – August 9
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm : 9am – 1pm
Costs: $535 – $775 per week
Location: Prospect Park
Contact: Website
Brooklyn Public Library | Grand Army Plaza
Program: Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) is an award-winning day camp for kids ages 7-12 based on a collaboration of six cultural institutions in the heart of Brooklyn: Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park Alliance and Prospect Park Zoo, plus an annual guest partner. Adventurers take part in fun, hands-on experiences that weave connections between art, world culture, literature, history, nature, technology, and science. The theme for 2023 is “Around the World” – Travel across the globe in the heart of Brooklyn! Discover what “Around the World” means with hands-on explorations of global connections at each of our BCAP partners. Brooklyn’s history, nature, and culture tells us stories that puts seven billion people right at the end of your stoop!
Ages: 7 – 12
Camp dates: July 1 – August 9
Camp hours: 8:30am-3:30pm. After camp care option until 6pm
Costs: $800 per 10 days session ($400 per week) and financial aid available for 50% of the seats
Location: 10 Grand Army Plaza | Prospect Heights
Contact: Website | 718-230-2753
Brooklyn Swarm Basketball Summer Camps | Marine Park
Program: The leading club basketball program in the tri-state, powered by Under Armour, Brooklyn Swarm operates out of the Aviator Sports Complex in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Operated by local college and high school coaches, Swarm’s Summer Camps for boys and girls will feature games and skills, competitions, awards, and a camp t-shirt for every camper.
Ages: 3rd – 9th Grade
Camp dates: July 8 – August 8
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm
Costs: $365/week; register for multiple weeks and save $15 on additional weeks
Location: Aviator Sports and Events Center | Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Avenue | Marine Park
BumbleBeesRus Summer Camps | Multiple locations
Program: Exiting Summer Programs all over Brooklyn and Staten Island. Open to children ages 0-5 and 6-10 years old, our summer program is full of water activities, special events, outdoor sports activities, picnics, dance parties, arts and crafts, and amazing outdoor games at our on-site playgrounds. We accept HRA, ACS/ACD, and Union Vouchers a most of the locations.
Ages: 0-10
Camp dates: July 1 – August 30
Camp hours: 8am – 6pm
Costs: Varies depending on the location
Location: 443 Targee Street, Park Hill | Staten Island & 76 Lorraine Street | Red Hook & 2813 Farragut Road | Flatbush & 5721 6th Avenue | Sunset Park & 501 8th Street | Park Slope & 1068 Fulton Street | Clinton Hill & 335 Prospect Avenue | South Slope & 823 Classon Avenue | Prospect Heights.
Contact: Website | Email | 718-676-0080
Camp Fort Greene | Fort Greene
Program: Camp Fort Greene is a Brooklyn day camp for children in rising Pre-K through 8th Grade. Camp Fort Greene was founded to provide a high quality, low-cost summer experience for neighborhood children. At Camp Fort Greene, counselors help young people reach their fullest potential in a warm, nurturing environment where children grow, discover, and, most importantly, play. We want our campers to know the wonder of friendship, enjoy the beauty of the natural world, and experience the magic of summer.
Ages: Pre-K through 8th Grade; children must turn 4 by December 31st of the camp year and must be potty trained to participate in our program.
Camp dates: July 1 – August 9
Camp hours: 9am to 3pm (early drop-off and after camp care available)
Costs: $500/week
Location: Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Avenue | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | Email | 347.867.4033
Camp Gnarly NYC | Prospect Heights & Crown Heights
Program: Camp Gnarly is NYC’s only Whole Child Adventure Summer camp. From the conception of Camp Gnarly we had the idea for our camp to be mainly kid-driven, unordinary, free of excessive rules yet safe, parent-friendly and a place for kids to create long-lasting friendships. Activities include: Aviation, Equestrian, SkyDiving, Fishing, ClayWorld, Kayaking, Surfing, STEAM activities, Rock climbing, Ultimate Ninja, Flipping Course, Swimming, Snowboarding, Sandcastle Master, Good Samaritan, NYC Tourist and much more. Early dropoff + transportation available.
Ages: 3-15
Camp dates: July 1 – August 9
Camp hours: 9am-5pm
Costs: Tiered pricing, $389-$589/week
Location: 797 Sterling Place | Prospect Heights
1700 Atlantic Avenue | Crown Heights
Contact: Website | Email | 718.866.7371
Camp Jupiter Brooklyn | Prospect Park
Program: Camp Jupiter is our program for rising 6th-9th grade demigods, inspired by the mythology and history of Ancient Rome. Jupiter is a place where young heroes take their training to new heights with advanced foam sword games, a skills-based LARPing system, advanced STEM-based design and build projects, upgraded olympic challenges, and (of course) quest adventures to face off against the forces of darkness. No matter the danger, Jupiter is ready.
Ages: Rising 6th – 9th graders
Camp dates: June 17 – August 16
Camp hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Costs: $625/week
Location: Prospect Park
Contact: Website | Email | 929.397.9393
Chess at Three | Park Slope
Program: Chess at Three Clubs’ weeklong summer camps are story-filled adventures and the most fun way to keep learning alive during your kids’ school break. Each day features stories as well as a chess lesson, outdoor play, crafts, and Birchguard Quest role-playing games!
Ages: 4-10 | All levels
Camp dates: July 1 – August 30 (July 1 – 3 short week)
Camp hours: 9am-3pm
Costs: $825/week
Location: 169 5th Ave | Park Slope
Contact: Website | Email | 332.230.4500
Cobble Hill Ballet Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens & Red Hook
Program: Camp will consist of Ballet, repertoire, Jazz dance, Modern, Choreography and craft. The children will learn how to perfect “tricks of the trade,” including doing their own ballet bun and some simple sewing projects. On Wednesdays we will take them to the Beach!
Ages: MINI CAMP 3-6 yrs, DANCE & CLAY 5-9 yrs & INTER CAMP 9-13 yrs. ADVANCED CAMP 13+ yrs
Camp dates: June 19 – July 28
Camp hours: 9am – 4:30pm : 9am – 1:30pm
Costs: $420- $660 per week
Location: 234 Carroll Street | Carroll Gardens & 193 Columbia Street | Red Hook
Collective Kind Montessori | Multiple Locations
Program: Each week play and learning will connect to different parts of the world! This lens will guide our “global travels” and explorations in play, open ended materials, songs, movement, books, art, trips in our local community, and much more. We are a warm, welcoming community that places family relationships at the center, making the home-school connection significant in a Montessori environment that supports the growth of independent and critical thinkers, and care of self, community and the planet. Our curriculum is centered in anti-bias and nature-based principles. We take into account each individual child’s development and design our curriculum to be accessible to all learners.
Ages: 2 – 5
Camp dates: July 1 – August 23
Camp hours: 8:30am -3:30pm | 8:30am-11:30am
Costs: $184 and up per week
Location: 428 7th Avenue | Park Slope & 150 Clermont Avenue | Fort Greene & 511 Rogers Avenue | Prospect Lefferts
Cooking Camp NYC | Multiple Locations in Brooklyn
Program: Attention all kid chefs and aspiring little foodies! We are thrilled to invite you to join us this summer for an unforgettable culinary adventure! Get ready for the ultimate destination where you will not only master the essentials of culinary arts but also unleash your creativity through STEM activities and the art of recipe creation. And that’s not all – you will have the amazing opportunity to learn from the best local restaurants, renowned butchers, passionate market owners, and even some of your favorite TikTok food creators!
Ages: 6-12
Camp dates: June 17th – August 31st
Camp hours: 9:00am-3:30pm
Costs: $800/week
Location: Multiple Locations in Brooklyn
Daring Girls Brooklyn | Prospect Park
Program: Daring Girls campers explore nature, build confidence, and discover powerful historical women, mythological goddesses, and their heroine within. From the outside, campers are tumbling, sword-fighting, and building contraptions; but on the inside, they are learning to take risks and never give up.
Ages: Rising 1st – 7th grade girls
Camp dates: June 17 – August 16
Camp hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Costs: $625/week
Location: Prospect Park
Contact: Website | Email | 929.397.9393
Dodge YMCA | Boerum Hill
Program: There is an energy and magic to summer camp that cannot be replicated! Friends, experiences, and memories to last a lifetime! At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, each day is a fun new adventure. Campers participate in traditional camp activities that get them active in physical fitness, get them creative in arts and crafts, get them to experiment in exciting science activities, and get them silly in theme day activities. Camp offers a unique experience in a fun and inclusive environment. This environment creates an atmosphere of family and community and team building. Our camp activities focus on the YMCA’s four core values of respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility. All campers will have the opportunity to participate in instructional swim. Special swim, sports and teen camps available.
Ages: 4 – 15
Camp dates: July 1 – August 23
Camp hours: 9am- 5pm
Costs: $850 per week
Location: 225 Atlantic Ave | Boerum Hill
Food Art For Kids | Brooklyn Heights
Program: Food Art is an educational summer program focusing on teaching children how to make their own food! Through exploration and experimentation, we expand our palates and knowledge and create lifelong healthy habits and memorable culinary experiences! Our mission is to instill independence in children around food, and to incorporate more fruit and vegetables in their everyday life! Our program includes daily outdoor time and other fun activities!
Ages: 5 – 11
Camp dates: July 8 – Sept 4
Camp hours: 9am-3pm
Costs: July 8th – Aug. 16: $495 per week. Aug. 19 – Sept. 4: $695 per week
Location: 254 Hicks St | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website | Email | 917-266-3861
Hudson River Community Sailing: City Sail | Hudson River
Program: City Sail is HRCS’s week-long sailing and STEM camp where kids escape the heat and noise of the city and enjoy summer on the Hudson River. Students learn new skills, make friends, build sailing knowledge, and have fun on the water! 8 week-long summer sessions. Students may sign up for multiple weeks. First-timers usually opt for 1-2 weeks and veterans go for 2-3 weeks.
Ages: 9-17; campers must turn nine on or before the first day of their City Sail session. No boating or swimming experience required.
Camp dates: July 1 – August 23; City Sail runs for eight weeks. Students can sign up for one, two, or more weeks.
Camp hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Costs: Base Fee: $695/week. Additional child: $665/week.
Location: Pier 66 Boat House | Chelsea
Dyckman Street Marina | Inwood
Contact: Website | Email | 212.924.1920
Hudson Table Kids Summer Cooking Camp | Williamsburg
Program: Our kids’ classes are hands-on classes for all ages! Our interactive cooking and baking classes are designed for kids who want to get their hands dirty in the kitchen! Professional chefs teach the kids cooking safety, knife skills (with child friendly knives when necessary), and culinary and baking skills.
Ages: 4-7 & 8-14
Camp dates: July 1st – August 9th
Camp hours: 10am-1pm (for ages 4-7); 10am-3pm (for ages 8-14; with flex drop off and pickup 9:30am-3:30pm)
Costs: $300 (ages 4-7) & $650 (ages 8-14)
Location: 88 Withers Street | Williamsburg
Kids In The Game | Park Slope & Greenpoint
Program: Join us as we look to make summer 2024 the best one yet. The Kids in the Game camp experience includes sports, arts and crafts, creative movement, field trips, swim, theme weeks, and more. Campers will be supported in expressing themselves and finding their passions, all while making lifelong friends and having a blast. Learn, laugh, and play all summer long!
Ages: 3.5 – 12 (Pre-K4 – 7th Grade)
Camp dates: Park Slope: July 1 – August 16. Greenpoint: July 1 – August 23
Camp hours: Pre-K4: 9 am – 2:30 pm. K-7: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Costs: Park Slope: Starting at $650 per week | Greenpoint: Starting at $630 per week.
Location: Saint Saviour High School, 588 6th St | Park Slope & The Post BK, 100 Dobbin St | Greenpoint
Contact: Website | Email | 212-634-7262
Kids Surf Camp | Rockaway
Program: Kids learn at a safe and user-friendly beach where waves do not break far out and water is relatively shallow so kids will be comfortable. Campers guaranteed to learn all basic surf skills and improve upon any existing skills in a very intimate and fun environment. Everyone gets plenty of attention for teaching effectiveness and added safety. Plenty of shade provided to campers on the beach. Campers get to learn all about Surf Etiquette so they can learn to surf safely and with respect for the ocean and their peers. Great way for kids to remain active and make new friends over summer break. Kids are grouped together based on age, skill level, and friend groups
Ages: 5-15
Camp dates: June 26 – September 1
Camp hours: 8:45am – 4:15pm
Costs: $885 per week
Location: Beach 69th St and Beach 110th St | Rockaway
Contact: Email | 347-752-2728 | Website
KoKo NYC Camp KoKo & KoKo NYC Soap Box Workshops | Sunset Park
Program: Soap Box (ages 8-14): Kids turn found objects and recycled materials into fully functioning gravity racers. Throughout the week-long workshop kids learn engineering skills and get to express their natural ingenuity in building their car.
Camp KoKo (ages: 5-7): Kids engage in hands-on material exploration and building activities. Using our outdoor workspace, local community, and recycled and found objects as inspiration, our Teaching Artists bring in project themes that work with kids imagination and allow them to to build based on their creative interpretation of the theme.
Ages: 5-7, 8-14
Camp dates: Weeks of June 24th to August 26th
Camp hours: 8:45am-2:15pm
Costs: Camp KoKo: $695/week | Soap Box: $795/week
Location: The KoKo Lot, 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215 | Sunset Park
Knight’s Quest | Park Slope
Program: Prepare for a one-of-a-kind fusion of learning and imagination as Mastermind Chess and Vermont Math Circle unite for an exciting new summer camp in the heart of Brooklyn! Our mission? To spark young minds through a captivating blend of chess mastery and dynamic math circles woven together into an immersive Dungeons & Dragons narrative. We hope your 6-13 year old will join us this summer for one or both weeks and embark on your thrilling STEM journey – the ultimate quest for knowledge and excitement awaits!
Ages: 6 – 13
Camp dates: July 29 – August 9
Camp hours: 9am – 3:30pm with extended pick up at 5pm
Costs: $625 Early Bird through March 15 , Extended Day $715 (Sibling Discount Available)
Location: Park Slope Community Church 251 12th St | Park Slope
Les Vacances á Smith Street ⎮Multiple locations
Program: Summer in Brooklyn has never been more fun, en francais! Children are invited for a summer of fun and creativity in a warm and nurturing environment. Each week proposes new activities based around a theme, led by bilingual educators with years of experience in dual language classrooms. Language learning is adapted for beginners as well as fluent speakers, so all levels of language learners are welcome! Immersed in French through play, art, storytelling, and science experiments, kids may not even realize they are learning new vocabulary and skills while exploring new forms of creative expression!
Ages: 2-10
Camp dates: June 24 – August 2
Camp hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Costs: $525 to $800 per week, depending on schedule
Locations: 607 Henry Street ⎮ Carroll Gardens & 388 Carroll Street ⎮ Gowanus & 166 Montague Street ⎮Brooklyn Heights
LIU Brooklyn Summer Sports Camps | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: Children’s Academy’s beautiful 12-acre campus offers ample room for minds to grow and have fun all summer. LIU Sports Camps in Brooklyn in basketball, swimming, fencing, softball and volleyball — under the expert guidance of NCAA Division I coaches — allow children in grades 2 – 8 to excel in their chosen sport.
Ages: Grades 2nd – 8th
Camp dates: June 24 – August 16
Camp hours: 9am to 2pm
Costs: $500 per week
Location: 1 University Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Email | 516-606-6547 | Website
Maker and Artist Studio | Carroll Gardens
Program: Maker and Artist studio is an intimate sewing and maker camp where all kids use the sewing machine! We provide the help and support each child needs for their individual confidence and skill level . When not sewing kids have their choice of indoor free play, use of the art studio, or water play in the private backyard. Our projects are designed to be fun, successful, and beautiful. We use high quality design forward materials including cotton woven, knits, and vinyls.
Ages: 5 – 8
Camp dates: July 8 – August 24
Camp hours: 9am – 3:00pm
Costs: $700 per week
Location: 114 2nd Place | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | Email | 917-749-8026
New Country Day Camp | Staten Island
Program: Located on the beautiful 75-acre Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, hiking trails, swimming pools, and open meadows set the scene for a summer of enrichment and adventure. With over 20 innovative activities, including daily instructional and free swim, there’s something for everyone at NCDC. Our programming, rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values, empowers campers at NCDC to experiment and play in a supportive, nurturing environment. With innovative, kid-charged activities from nature and science, to the arts and athletics, in addition to two daily periods of instructional and free swim, Our 14 specialized units are run by creative, passionate, and experienced teaching artists and educators that build curricula rooted in nature and guided by Jewish values.
Ages: 4-12
Camp dates: June 27 – August 15
Camp hours: 9am – 4pm
Costs: $1425 per week
Location: Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds | Staten Island. NCDC offers Bus Stop Transportation from Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Greenpoint, Fort Greene, Bed Stuy, Flatbush, Kensington and Williamsburg.
New York Society of Play | Greenpoint
Program: Adventure awaits at Fantasy Frontier this Summer! Join us for a week of magical adventures, thrilling challenges, and unforgettable friendships! Venture into one of NYC’s beautiful parks where students will team up on quests involving map-reading, sword-fighting, puzzle solving, and many other surprises! Indoor time is imaginative time where we continue the day’s adventure through imaginative play. Students may take this time to explore the world of Fantasy Frontier, trade the spoils of their missions, or simply relax and enjoy the company of friends.
Ages: 6-13
Camp dates: July 1
Camp hours: 9:00-3:00
Costs: $600 prorated
Location: 724 Manhattan Ave | Greenpoint
Nike Basketball Summer Camp | Fort Greene
Program: Challenge yourself and reach your basketball goals in summer 2024 with Ultimate Champions Basketball Academy Coach Michael Kerr and staff. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, you’ll work on your shooting technique, footwork, team play skills, basketball IQ, and so much more.
Ages: 5-16
Camp dates: July 15 – August 1
Camp hours: 9am – 4pm
Costs: $335/week for Half Days; $615/week for Full Days; Competition Fridays are $145/day. Group discounts available!
Location: St. Joseph’s University | 212 Vanderbilt Avenue | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | 1-800-645-3226
NORY | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: NORY Summer is like Disney World, with experiential hands-on STEM projects that support the development of Resilience, Inquisitiveness, and Empathy. From transforming the campsite into a life-size carnival to inventing a self-driving robot, future change-makers collaborate to invent unimaginable creations to make their dream come true.
Ages: 3-12
Camp dates: June 24 – August 30
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm
Costs: $885 per week
Location: 1 University Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Email | 917-521-6630 | Website
Parsons Summer Academy | Greenwich Village
Program: Parsons Summer Academy offers a variety of dynamic in-person non-credit art and design courses for students in grades 3 through 12, including specialized art and design portfolio development courses for students in grades 9-12. Join us for two weeks in August at our Greenwich Village campus to explore art and design through hands-on projects that develop your creative thinking skills, techniques, and collaborative abilities. Courses for students in grades 9-12 count toward the Parsons Academy Certificate program.
Ages: Grades 3-12
Camp dates: July 29 – August 9
Camp hours: Grades 3-5: 9am-11:50am, Grades 6-12: 9am-3:50pm
Costs: Grades 3-5: $790 : Grades 6-12: $1,580 for 2 weeks
Location: The New School campus | Greenwich Village
Play:GroundNYC Summer Camp | Governors Island
Program: At NYC’s only adventure playground, The Yard (located on Governors Island), campers spend their days with one agenda, Play! Camp is entirely outdoors, and much of your child’s day will be (wonderfully) up to them. They will have opportunities to play with others, spend time alone, build, take apart things, paint, splash, imagine, dig, read; anything they can come up with! Drop off and pick up at South Ferry in Manhattan.
Ages: 6 -12 (Options for campers over 12)
Camp dates: June 17 – August 30
Camp hours: 8:30am-3:15pm (with after-care until 5:00pm for additional fee)
Costs: Sliding scale ranging from $390-$850/week. Limited Scholarships available for SNAP recipients.
Location: The Yard | Governors Island (drop off and pick up at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan)
PlayGroup Social Skills Groups | Park Slope
Program: We offer an intensive social skills summer program to boost confidence, create more joyful and successful social interactions, stronger communication skills, new play skills and supports for parents. For 6 years we have been using child-led play, movement, art, cooking and more we work on building our social confidence! Join our groups this summer or in our afternoon classes.
Ages: 3-6
Camp dates: July 8 – July 19
Camp hours: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Costs: Depending on time
Location: 540 President Street | Park Slope
Playwell Summer Camp | Gowanus
Program: Playwell’s Summer Camp is an inclusive program for campers of all abilities. With a combination of structured and unstructured activities centered around the weekly theme, campers will exercise their bodies, minds, and sensory systems! Our schedule includes open play, process art, group games, obstacle courses, sensory play, and STEM activities. A high instructor-camper ratio (minimum 1:3) ensures individualized attention.
Ages: 4-8
Camp dates: July 1-5 (no camp July 4), July 8-12, July 22-26, Aug 5-9, Aug 12-16, Aug 19-23, Aug 26-30, Sept 2-4
Camp hours: 9am-3pm
Costs: $1,100
Location: 94 9th Street Ste 218 | Gowanus
Contact: Website | Email | 718.750.8479
Poly Prep Summer | Park Slope
Program: Entering its 32nd year, Poly’s Summer Performing Arts Camp offers children a truly unforgettable summer experience, filled with opportunities for growth, learning and fun. Under the guidance of our talented, fun-loving staff, campers flourish as actors, playwrights, musicians, dancers, singers, set-designers, and friends. In five weeks, campers grow by leaps and bounds. Not only do they become skilled and confident performers, they also become members of a community, and their friendships last long beyond the summer. At the PAC Finale, campers act their summer plays, perform music, share dance routines, show off their costumes and sets, and reap the joyous rewards of collaboration and creativity.
Ages: Grades 3 to 9
Camp dates: July 1 – August 9
Camp hours: 9am- 3:30pm
Costs: $4.675 for 5 week
Location: 50 Prospect Park West| Park Slope
Prospect Gymnastics Summer Camp | Bed-Stuy & Ditmas Park
Program: Join us for an unforgettable summer camp experience filled with fun, creativity, and gymnastics training. Activities include gymnastics, parkour, crafts, and student performances. Train with the best coaches that will help your child gain skills, build confidence, and have fun!
Ages: 4 -10
Camp dates: July 8 – September 6
Camp hours: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Costs: $675 per week
Location: 1230 Bedford Ave | Bed Stuy & 1023 Church Ave | Ditmas Park
Prospect Kids Academy Summer Camp | Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Program: The PKA Summer Camp Club: 8 weeks of fun, exploring and creativity. Busy PKA Summer Camp Club Members will spend their days having fun, socializing, and creating memories. We are planning an exciting program that will make your child’s summer a real blast. Fun sprinkler outings and water activities. Many creative Prospect Park day trips that include hiking, exploring, games, creative play, storytime, sports, yoga, music, tasty picnics, BBQs – and much more.
Ages: Preschool age
Camp dates: July 1 – August 23
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm or 9am – 6pm
Costs: Five days is $2,225-$2,500/month. Three days is $1,675-$1,825/month. Two days is $1,475-$1,550/month.
Locations: 341 Prospect Avenue | Park Slope | 718.788.7727
532 St. Johns Place | Prospect Heights | 718.638.9300
Prospect Park Tennis Center Summer Youth Program | Prospect Park Tennis Center
Program: Youth ages 6 to 14 receive personalized tennis instruction led by our pros to learn the game and improve their serve, stroke and confidence on the court. Participants engage in drills and match play for both individualized tips and experience working in groups. Beginners will gain a thorough understanding of the game, as well as basic skills and strategies. Experienced players can hone their game with individualized instruction geared toward match play.
Ages: Ages 6-14, all skill levels. Personalized tennis instruction by expert pros, lesson, match play, and more.
Camp dates: Check website for Summer 2024 dates; players may sign up for 1 week or more.
Camp hours: Choose between: Morning sessions, 9am – 12pm, Afternoon sessions, 12pm – 3pm, Full day sessions, 9am – 3pm
Costs: $450/week for morning sessions; $400/week for afternoon sessions, $550/week for full-day sessions.
Location: Prospect Park Tennis Center, 50 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Contact: Website | Email | 718.436.2500 x 306
StarFactory | Park Slope
Program: Join the ultimate music and outdoor activities summer experience, where campers are taught by veteran NYC teachers and music legends. Choose to be a Record Star, DJ Star, Dance Star, or Podcast Star. Daily outdoor trips, activities, and a professional recording/rehearsal studio makes StarFactory THE music summer camp experience for 2024! Camp ends with a grand finale stage performance at an iconic music venue followed by awards and a dance party celebration!
Ages: 7-12
Camp dates: July 8 – August 2
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm
Costs: $800
Location: 156 6th St | Park Slope
Contact: Website | Email | 917 579 4678
Summer at Dancewave | Gowanus
Program: Make a splash this summer! Dancewave is offering dynamic camps & intensives for ages 3 – 18. Students ages 3-6 will learn the foundations of movement techniques while exploring creative expression through our exciting, integrative camps. Dancers 7-18+ are invited to join and develop as artists, expand their movement vocabulary, and gain essential skills for choreography and auditions. Students of all ages also have the opportunity to move in our diverse array of technique classes, offered weekly!
Ages: 3-18
Camp dates: June 10 – August 29
Camp hours: Varies per camp
Costs: Varies per camp
Location: 182 4th Ave | Gowanus
Contact: Website | Email | 718-522-4696
Surf Camp Rockaway Beach | Rockaway
Program: At Skudin Surf we focus on character development through surfing and our programming and curriculum provide a fun and safe environment, while creating great surfers in and out of the water. Our Surf Camps are a great opportunity for kids to develop and improve their surfing skills and confidence by working with our world-class surf coaches, while making new friends and enjoying the pristine conditions of Rockaway Beach. Get stoked!
Ages: 4-14
Camp dates: June 24 – August 30
Camp hours: 9am – 1pm
Costs: $575 per week
Location: Beach 67th Street and Beach Front Rd | Rockaway
Contact: Website | 516-318-3993
Textile Arts Center | Carroll Gardens
Program: Textile Arts Center Summer Camp welcomes campers to create and connect with the world of contemporary and historical textiles in interactive and exciting week long programs. Campers have fun creating textile projects with their peers inspired by textile related exhibitions and local textile artists. Each week features a different themed project with a focus on learning new techniques and making skills.
Ages: 5 – 14Camp dates: July 8 – August 23 Camp hours: 9am to 3pm (3pm-5pm optional Extended Day) Costs: $600 per week Location: 505 Carroll St | Carroll Gardens Contact: Website | Email
UrbanGlass | Fort Greene
Program: Get ready for an unforgettable week of art, discovery and friendship at UrbanGlass in Fort Greene, Brooklyn! Spring and summer camps for rising middle and high school students highlight the magical material properties and endless creative possibilities of glass. Explore glassblowing, neon, beadmaking, fusing, mosaics and more. Camps run Monday-Friday from 10am-3pm. Tuition is sliding-scale! We also offer FREE camps in partnership with STEM Matters NYC.
Ages: Rising middle and high schoolers
Camp dates: Mosaics & Beadmaking (FREE) – April 22-26 / Fusing – July 8-12 / Beadmaking – August 5-9 / Glassblowing – July 15-19 / Neon (FREE) – July 8-19 / Flameworking – August 12-16 / Stained Glass (FREE) – August 5-16
Camp hours: 10am – 3pm
Costs: Sliding scale tuition from $700-$1,025 per week
Location: 647 Fulton Street | Fort Greene
Contact: Email | Website | 718.625.3685 x247
The Wonder Kids Summer Camps | Prospect Park
Program: The Wonder Kids Summer Camps are unique day and week-long camps based on immersive-theater adventures that take place in the most magical places of Prospect Park. They provide an unforgettable, life-long experience for curious kids. Each day of “Adventures with Gaia” is a fantastic immersive adventure in which The Wonder Kids embark on a real and imaginative journey into the park completing creative missions that help them connect with nature, each other, and themselves. We also invite excellent artists to share their forms of creative expression with the Wonder Kids. Poets, philosophers, musicians, visual artists and social innovators become real characters in our adventures, infusing portions of our journey with their wonder.
Ages: 5-11
Camp dates: June: 4 single-day camps, June 17, 19, 27 & 28
July: 3 week-long camps, July 8-12, July 15-19, and July 22-26
August: 2 week-long camps, August 19-23 & August 26-30
September: 2 single-day camps, September 3 & 4
Camp hours: 9am to 3pm; extended day option available until 4pm
Costs: Early Bird prices $135-$500; regular prices $155-$600
Location: 53 Prospect Park West, 4, Brooklyn, NY | Prospect Park
World Explorers Group | Fort Greene
Program: World Explorers Group is an outward bound camp that takes campers on excursions all over the New York City Area, all centered around a weekly camp theme. We provide breakfast, lunch and snacks, as well as a camper kit, which includes a backpack, camp t-shirts and binoculars.
Ages: 2 yrs – 5th Grade
Camp dates: July 8 – August 23
Camp hours: 8am – 6pm
Costs: $810 per week; discounted bundles available
Location: 36 Felix Street | Fort Greene
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Disclaimer: All dates, hours, age ranges, costs and program details should to be confirmed with the schools and camp providers. Featured camps with photos are advertised and listed in alphabetical order. All other postings are unpaid and listed in alphabetical order. The information presented in this guide is derived from published sources and the camps/programs directly. While we have made every effort to make this guide as accurate and helpful as possible, the author responsible for its content assumes no responsibility for errors, omission, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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