Our comprehensive summer camp guide profiles local summer camps in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Gowanus, BoCoCa, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, Prospect Park, day camps outside the City with Brooklyn picks ups 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. Camps include those in art, dance, theatre, film, magic, sewing, robotics, coding, cooking and baking, chess, sailing, fencing, soccer, gymnastics, ninja warrior, basketball, tennis, and so many more! We will be adding many more camps in the next few weeks – check back in (submit your summer camp here)!
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Summer @ BASIS Independent Brooklyn | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: Welcome to SUMMER @ BASIS Independent Brooklyn, home of the Brooklyn Bears! Our mission is to provide campers with an enriching camp experience, where they can learn new skills, meet new friends, and find new interests through engaging programming. While attending our camp, campers will develop their social and emotional skills through intentional connection and activities. With our home in Downtown Brooklyn, we take advantage of the vibrant local community by visiting nearby green spaces and taking field trips to local attractions. We also make the most of our campus’ state-of-the-art educational facilities, ensuring that every day is filled with fun and enriching experiences for all!
Ages: Junior: Rising PreK-K, School Age Rising Grades 1-5
Camp dates: 6/23-8/22
Camp hours: 8:30-3:30, with extended day offerings
Costs: Junior $695/week, School Age $635/week
Location: 405 Gold Street | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website
Bouldering Project Brooklyn | Gowanus
Program: Summer Adventures activities are tailored to each age group and packed with plenty of climbing challenges, social time, S.T.E.A.M activities, yoga, team-building exercises, and more. Summer Adventures Days & Weeks are for youth ages 5-12. Older than 12? We’ve got a program for that too- check out our CIT program!
Ages: 5-17
Camp dates: 6/27-9/3
Camp hours: 9:00-3:30 pm or 9:00-6:00 pm
Costs: $750/week regular tickets, $850/week extended day tickets
Location: 575 Degraw Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website
Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Summer Camp | DUMBO
Program: Founded in 2010 by Olympian, Olympic Coach, and U.S. Fencing Hall of Fame Member Dan Kellner, BBFC is more than a fencing club—it’s a community committed to excellence. Our positive, nurturing, and competitive atmosphere helps children develop both athletically and personally, preparing them for college and beyond. We’re the only full-day fencing camps in New York City staffed by expert coaches with international experience
Ages: 6+
Camp dates: Weekly, June 23 – August 28
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm
Costs: $500 – $1200 per week
Location: 68 Jay Street | DUMBO
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 646.823.2529
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Brooklyn Heights Synagogue 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 16 through August 1 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! (… and contact us for info on our Summer Twos program!)
Ages: 3-5 year olds
Camp dates: June 16 – August 1
Camp hours: Half Day: 9am-12:30pm / Full Day: 9am-3pm
Costs: Weekly cost half days $585/full days $750; full summer discounted 7 weeks half days $3,750/full days $4,725
Location: 131 Remsen Street | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.522.2070 ext.126
Brooklyn Ninja Academy | Gowanus
Program: Monday–Friday Afternoons: Three hours each day consist of ninja warrior obstacle training, skills and techniques, strength training, games, ninja workshops plus professional ninja visits and interactions, and more ninja fun! Some days are intense training. Want to compete? Train all summer to prepare for World Ninja League season in the fall. Wednesday is Climbing Day! All ninjas will spend one hour at Movement Gowanus (formerly Cliffs) for a rock climbing and bouldering field trip. Rock climbers make great ninjas, and vice versa!
Ages: 6-12
Camp dates: July & August
Camp hours: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Costs: $650/week
Location: 340 Fourth Avenue | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.909.0944
Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Program: Gear up for fun with Brooklyn Robot Foundry this summer! Your kid will love the exciting world of Brooklyn Robot Foundry, where art, imagination, silliness, and engineering come together in a dynamic, hands-on environment that sparks creativity and laughter! They’ll have a blast with crafts, games, outside time, and tons more awesomeness led by amazing teachers. And of course, there’s the main attraction – a unique robot project kids get to build and take home each day!
Ages: K-5th grade
Camp dates: June 30 – August 29
Camp hours: 9am – 4pm (+ extended stay)
Costs: TBA
Location: TBA
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.762.6840
Camp Maritime | Coney Island
Program: Camp Maritime is the only water sports camp in New York City, offering an exciting and unique experience for young adventurers. Our camp focuses on providing a fun environment while prioritizing safety above all else. Participants can learn a variety of water sports, including surfing, wakeboarding, fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, tubing, boogie boarding, and paddleboarding. We also offer boating lessons to enhance their skills on the water. Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with adventure and camaraderie!
Ages: 5-16 years old
Camp dates: June 23 – August 29th
Camp hours: 8:45am – 4:45pm
Costs: $500 – $800 per week, depending on the program
Location: 311 Sea Breeze Ave | Coney Island
Contact: Website | 833.799.4999
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Casa Lu Art Space Cooking and Art Summer Camps | Gowanus
Program: Super fun art, cooking, photography, and creativity at Casa Lu. In a small group setting. Limited space is available!
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Enjoy a whole immersive kitchen experience.
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Make fresh organic and healthy foods or baked goods with seasonal fruits.
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Learn to make healthy lemonade, popsicles, and ice cream.
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Bake one of our signature Summer Galettes.
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Learn about herbs, doughs, bread, knife skills, and kitchen science.
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This year we are also offering one week of Spanish immersion. All other weeks are in English.
Ages: 6 to 9 years old
Camp dates: 5 weeks from July 28 – August 29
Camp hours: 9am to 3 pm
Costs: $750/week and up
Location: Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Chelsea Piers Summer Camp in Brooklyn | Prospect Heights
Program: Summer Camp at Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn offers kids ages 4-14 an unforgettable experience filled with sports, fun, and skill-building activities. Campers can explore multi-sport programs, gymnastics, ninja, swimming, and more in a safe and supportive environment. Weekly sessions run from June 16 through August 29, with weekly full-day and junior camp options available. Register in Jan and save 15% when you sign up by January 31! Give your child the ultimate summer adventure at Brooklyn’s premier sports facility.
Ages: 4-14
Camp dates: June 16 – August 29
Camp hours: 8:45am – 3:00pm
Costs: Varies
Location: 601 Dean Street | Prospect Heights
Contact: Website
Child’s Play NY | Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, 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-4th, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th
Camp dates: July 21-August 29
Camp hours: 9a-12p (3K-PreK), 9a-3p (PreK-1st and 2nd-4th), 9:15a-3:15p (3rd-5th, 6th-8th)
Costs: $450-$775
Location: 75 3rd Street in Carroll Gardens (3K-PreK), 232 Carroll Street in Carroll Gardens (PreK-1st), 121 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights (2nd-4th), 138 South Oxford Street in Fort Greene (3rd-5th and 6th-8th)
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.759.6313
CinemaKidz | Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, Union Square, Upper West Side, Queens
Program: Tap into creativity and discover new passions this summer at Camp CinemaKidz, NYC’s hub for film, animation, and media arts for ages 5 to 15! Kidz aren’t just campers, they’re authors, chefs, digital animators, filmmakers, actors in a kid-created world, and set designers in their own right. Write your own story, star in your very own cooking show, become an illustrator or digital animator; design costumes, sets, and props in Art Direction, or explore NYC with your production team, camera in hand – days are jam packed with activities, as well as fun outdoor games and water sports. With over 14 different week-long themes, your child is bound to have a fun-filled, creative summer with CinemaKidz! Themes include: Filmmaking, Video Editing, Skateboard Films, Dungeons & Dragons Films, Computer Animation, Video Game Design, Virtual Reality creations, Stop-motion Animation, Cooking Show, Photography, Survivor Kidz, and MORE!
Ages: Ages 5 to 15, Grouped by age
Camp dates: June 30th – August 29th (week-long sessions)
Camp hours: 9am – 4pm (after care to 5:30pm)
Costs: $650 – $750/week
Location: Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, Union Square, Upper West Side, Queens
Contact: Website
Hoops Camp | Fort Greene
Program: Join our Camp, where kids can enjoy basketball, chess, and strength and conditioning activities in a **state-of-the-art facility** built exclusively for youth basketball development. Players are grouped by age and skill level to ensure a fun and tailored experience. The camp offers flexible scheduling options, including early drop-offs and late pick-ups for added convenience. A half-day option is also available, with sibling discounts provided. The camp will take place at **Hoops Haus**, the premier hub for youth basketball!
Ages: 6-13
Camp dates: June 30-August 29
Camp hours: 9am-4pm
Costs: $575/week
Location: 28 Cumberland Street | Fort Greene
Contact: Website
Music Summer Camp at KOKO Music | DUMBO
Program: We’re excited to kick off a super fun close-knit music summer camp for kids ages 4 to 7 this year again! At this camp, everyone will get to try out the ukulele or guitar, play the piano, and even write their own songs through interactive music activities and lessons. Understanding that each child has unique interests, we will provide at least one private lesson of 20 to 30 minutes weekly. If the weather’s nice, we’ll head outside to jam together too. Come join us for some musical fun and make new friends along the way!
Ages: 4-7
Camp dates: Week 1- July 7th through 11th/ Week 2- July 14th though 18th/ Week 3- July 21st through 25th/ Week 4- August 4th through 8th/ Week 5- August 11th through 15th
Camp hours: 9:00-3:00
Costs: $800/week
Location: 18 Bridge Street | DUMBO
Contact: Website
Little Scholars Summer Camp | Brighton Beach, Marine Park, Bensonhurst, Ditmas Park
Program: Little Scholars invites children ages 3–6 to embark on an exciting adventure with our “90 Days Around the World” Summer Camp program! Through creative activities, games, and hands-on exploration, campers will discover the unique cultures, traditions, and art of countries across the globe.
This summer promises new friendships, exciting discoveries, and unforgettable memories. Our camp offers a joyful and inspiring environment where every child can feel like a true explorer. Camp is held at four convenient locations in Brooklyn: 104 West End Avenue, 4123 Avenue U, 1502 West 1st Street, 631 East 18th Street. Give your child a summer full of joy and discovery! Learn more and register here!
Ages: 3-6
Camp dates: From July 7th to August 29th
Camp hours: 8am-6pm
Costs: $500/week
Location: Brighton Beach | 104 West End Avenue
Marine Park | 4123 Avenue U
Bensonhurst | 1520 W 1 st Street B
Ditmas Park | 631 E 18th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Contact: Website
Park Slope Day Camp | Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, & Carroll Gardens
Program: The Park Slope Day Camp, now in its 34th year, provides Brooklyn families with a safe, nurturing, and unique day camp experience. Three locations are offered: outdoor activities with indoor facilities in Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, and Windsor Terrace. Offerings include a mainly-outdoor, traditional day camp experience for children entering pre-K through grade 8; Sports Academy featuring team & individual sports for children entering grades 1-6; Take the Stage featuring majors in stagecraft, acting, singing, and dancing for children entering grades 1-6; and the Leadership Experience for teens entering grades 9-10. Camp is a welcoming and diverse community. Features include accommodating schedules; professional management and organization; enthusiastic, caring, and well-trained staff; air-conditioned buses; and transportation to and from most Brooklyn locations. Accredited by the American Camp Association.
Ages: Ages 3.5 – 14
Camp dates: June 30 – August 22
Camp hours: 8am-4pm with option of extension to 6pm, & 8am-2pm for Pee-Wee (Pre-K)
Location: Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, & Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.788.7732
Penguin Coding School | Cobble Hill
Program: Penguin Coding School offers a fun & interactive summer coding and robotics experience! A typical day will include 3 hours of coding, 2 hours of hands-on STEM activity like robotics, 3D printing, digital art and science experiments. Plus picnic lunch + outdoor time every day Regular Day: 9am-3pm + extended to 5pm.
Ages: 6-12
Camp dates: 6/23 to 8/29
Camp hours: 9am-3pm extended to 5pm
Costs: $995/week
Location: 156 Smith Street | Cobble Hill
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 339.235.1474
Penguin Coding Summer Coding & Robotics Camp | Park Slope
Program: Penguin Coding School’s unique curriculum emphasizes the joys of creation as the motivation for learning. The summer programs begin on June 23rd, where students get to make 3D prints, work with interactive science experiments, battle Lego robots, and learn how to code! Ages 6-12 are welcome, younger students can learn Minecraft and older students can choose between Roblox and Python. Penguin also offers a CIT program for students ages 13-15, where kids learn how to be a summer counselor!
Ages: 6-15
Camp dates: June 23rd-Aug 29th
Camp hours: 9am-3pm (extended day available until 5pm)
Costs: $995/week ($795 for 4th of July Week)
Location: 424 7th Avenue | Park Slope
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.620.9235
Shibley Day Camp | Roslyn, New York
Program: Everything your child needs this summer in one 20+ acre private facility built for camp! American Red Cross swim instruction, hot lunch, bus service, snacks and all activities included in tuition. Sports, Arts, Adventure & more! Tours available weekdays & weekends – (516) 621-8777 or [email protected]. #shibleyshibley
Ages: 3-14 Years Old
Camp dates: 6/30-8/22
Camp hours: 9am-4:15pm with round trip bus
Costs: See all rates here
Location: Roslyn, New York
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 516.621.8777
SKATEYOGI Summer Camp | Prospect Lefferts Gardens & Williamsburg
Program: Discover the joy of skateboarding! SKATEYOGI welcomes anyone from absolute beginners to experienced skaters in a fun, creative environment. We offer SKATEYOGI Summer Camp (Ages 7-14 • All levels) 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 skate spots. We also offer SKATEYOGI Little Kids Mini Camp (Ages 5-7 • All levels • 4 days/week) 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 goes on outdoor adventures all over NYC everyday. Come join the skate fun this summer!
Ages: Ages 5-15
Camp dates: 6/16-8/29
Camp hours: 8:30AM – 3PM – Late Pickup Available 3:30-5:30pm | 4-Day Intensive 8:30AM – 5PM | Little Kids Mini Camp 8:30AM – 12:45PM
Costs: Kids Camp $925-1,075/week | Mini Camp $568/week
Location: 140 Empire Blvd | Prospect Lefferts Gardens
58 N 9th Street | Williamsburg
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.484.9777
Socceroof Summer Camps | Sunset Park, Crown Heights, Long Island City
Program: Our camps run from 9:00am to 3:00pm with a strong emphasis placed on fun, soccer competition, physical activity, and social interaction for all campers in attendance. The camps are primarily a soccer camp while also trying to incorporate as any other sports as possible. The objective of the camp is to keep the kids active during the holiday/school breaks and summer months. Campers will be broken down into groups based on age and skill level. The kids do not need to a specific level to attend the camp.
Ages: 3 to 14 years old
Camp dates: June 16th – Aug 28th
Camp hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM
Costs: $400/week
Location: 14b 53rd Street | Sunset Park
1700 Atlantic Ave | Crown Heights
36-39 35th Street | Long Island City
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.583.1484
Soccer Stars Summer Camps + Amazing Athletes Sport & STEAM Summer Camps | Various Locations
Program: It’s time for fun in the sun! Join us for a summer full of fun, friendships & play with our Soccer Stars Summer Camps + Amazing Athletes Sport & STEAM Summer Camps! Dive into the thrilling sport of soccer or experience creativity and innovation through the introduction of Sport & STEAM. Sign your child up now to reserve their spot for an unforgettable summer!
Ages: 3-12 years old
Camp dates: 6/23 – 8/29
Camp hours: Half Day, Full Day, & Aftercare Options Available
Costs: Ranges between $405-$775 per week
Location: Soccer Stars Center (606 Columbus Avenue, Upper West Side) The Jewish Center & Central Park (131 W86th Street, Upper West Side) The Calhoun School (433 West End Avenue, Upper West Side) Shearith Israel (2 W 70th Street, Upper West Side) Park Avenue Christian Church & Central Park (1010 Park Avenue, Upper East Side) The Allen-Stevenson School & Central Park (132 E 78th Street, Upper East Side) Central Park E97th Clay Oval (East Meadow, 5th Avenue, Upper East Side) Tribeca Synagogue (49 White Street, Tribeca) Stuyvesant Town (18 Stuyvesant Oval, East Village) Cadman Plaza Park (Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn) Prospect Park (79 West Drive, Brooklyn)
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 212.877.7171
Treasure Trunk Theatre | Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Prospect Park, Prospect Heights, Fort Greene
Program: Founded by local mom of 2, Elisa Pupko, Treasure Trunk Theatre is your child’s home for creativity, collaboration, self-expression and social-emotional learning. With locations in Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Prospect Heights and Fort Greene and flexible options for full weeks, drop ins, half and full days, early drop off (8:30am) and late extended days (5:30pm) your family is sure to find the perfect summer schedule. Kiddos will embark on fun-filled, theatrical days including dancing, singing, crafting, storytelling, dramatic play, and more – all tailored to our beloved weekly themes! Whether your child is running for center stage, or is brand new to performing arts – Treasure Trunk is your one-stop-shop for summer fun!
Ages: 3-6 and 6-8 years old
Camp dates: June 5th to September 5th
Camp hours: 8:30am early drop off, 9-12pm morning camp, 12-3pm extended day, 3-5:30pm late extended day (at select locations)
Costs: 9-12pm drop ins – $105 / full weeks 9-12pm – $435 / early drop off – $12 per day or $50 per week / extended day – $75 per day or $355 per week / late extended day – $60 per day or $275 per week
Location: 141 Atlantic Avenue (Brooklyn Heights), 179 4th Avenue (Park Slope), 199 Carroll Street (Carroll Gardens), 390 5th Ave (Park Slope), Prospect Park (near Picnic House), 700 Washington Ave (Prospect Heights), 138 S. Oxford St (Fort Greene), 152 Atlantic Ave (Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill)
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.762.9475
UrbanGlass Art Camp | Fort Greene
Program: Looking for a unique creative outlet? Get ready for an unforgettable week of art, discovery and friendship at UrbanGlass! Summer camps for rising middle and high school students explore the magical material properties and endless creative possibilities of glass. Try Glassblowing, Beadmaking, Fusing, Neon, Stained Glass and more in our professional studios in the heart of Fort Greene.
Ages: 6th-12th Grades
Camp dates: July 7-11, July 14-18, August 4-8, August 11-16
Camp hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm
Costs: Tuition is sliding scale. Free options also available via lottery.
Location: 647 Fulton Street, 3rd Floor | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.625.3685 x247
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts | Wheatley Heights, Long Island
Program: Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts is a summer day camp program offering 50+ courses in the creative and performing arts, and classic summer camp activities for students in grades K-12. Set in the woods of Long Island, Usdan’s 140-acre campus provides a welcoming and wonder-filled environment where students can be themselves and feel at ease. 1-, 4- & 8-week sessions start June 30. Bus transportation from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens included in the cost of tuition. Generous scholarships and tuition assistance packages available. Free campus tours offered monthly!
Ages: K-12
Camp dates: June 30-August 22
Camp hours: 10am-3:05pm
Costs: We offer a 1-week Recreational Camp for $750. We also offer 4- and 8-week sessions that range from $3,500-$8,850.
Location: 185 Colonial Springs Road | Wheatley Heights, LI
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 643.631.7900
Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp | Red Hook
Program: Sprout Brooklyn, is where joy, growth, discovery, and community thrive! We’re more than just a camp, we’re a diverse Jewish community, rooted in a connection to Israel, the Jewish people, and the Hebrew language. Located in Red Hook, we’re based at the Basis Independent School, and we use the newly constructed turf ballfields of the Red Hook Park, and an exclusive private offsite pool. Our dynamic, Hebrew-infused experiential program is filled with fun and skill-building activities including: swimming, robotics, sports, cooking, performing arts, visual arts, and creative play and more!
Ages: Pre K – 5th grade
Camp dates: June 23 – August 15
Camp hours: 9am-4pm
Costs: $850/week
Location: 556 Columbia Street | Red Hook
Contact: Website
Beam Camp | Strafford, New Hampshire
Program: Beam Camp offers STE(A)M based programming and invites young people to take charge and discover the creative process. Each summer we invite campers to collaborate and build a spectacular Big Project chosen from dozens of submissions by artists and designers around the world.Campers also design and build their own projects using any of our four shop spaces: wood shop, metal shop, digi-fab lab, and arts studio.
Ages: 9-17
Camp dates: 2 weeks: June 28-July 12, July 27-August 9 // 4 weeks: June 28-July 26
Camp hours: Overnight
Costs: $1,665/week
Location: 55 Boy Scout Road, Strafford, NH, 03884
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 603.566.0683
Brooklyn Magic Shop Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens
Program: Brooklyn Magic Shop’s Magic Summer Camp provides magic students with a fun and unique exploration of the magic arts through social and emotional learning. Aspiring magicians will build and foster their magic, artistic, and creative skills in a safe, friendly, positive, and inclusive environment. students will learn the importance of hand-eye coordination, movement, and performance, as well as prop-making that will all inspire character development, improvisation, and so much more! Students will also learn and apply tailored sleight-of-hand magic and deep dive into the foundations of card magic. Returning magicians will further enrich and grow their magic skills. Students will be able to confidently perform complete magic routines using all the concepts they have learned and practiced. By the end of each camp week, magicians will take the stage in our parlor-style magic theater for the weekly magic summer camp showcase. At Brooklyn Magic Shop, we suspend all disbelief and let our imaginations soar!
Ages: 7 to 14
Camp dates: June 28 – September 4
Camp hours: 9am-3pm
Costs: Check back here for pricing
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: Age groups include 2-3, Pre-K & K, Grades 1-4
Camp dates: June 16-August 8
Camp hours: 9am-1pm or 9am-3pm
Costs: $555-$805/week
Location: Prospect Park
Contact: Website
Brooklearn Summer Camp | Carroll Gardens
Program: Brooklearn is once again offering summer camp for children 2-5 years of age! We are happy to offer flexible registration to fit your needs- just choose the day or weeks that work best for your schedule and we’ll provide quality care that is fun! Just some of the fun we will have each day include: time in our playroom, park visits, art/crafting and creating!
Ages: 2-5 years
Camp dates: June 23rd-August 29th
Camp hours: 9am-12pm with optional early drop off (8:30-9:00) and extended day (12-2pm)
Costs: $550/week or $125/day
Location: 380 Court Street | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 929.256.2377
Brooklyn Stitch Studio | Carroll Gardens
Program: Brooklyn Stitch Studio offers sewing camp for ages 6-9, after school sewing for tweens, and sewing workshops for all ages. Camps are located in Carroll Gardens. Sewing Classes and Workshops are in Gowanus.
Ages: 6+
Camp dates: June 30 – August 29
Camp hours: 9:00- 3:00
Costs: $700/week
Location: 114 2nd Place | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.749.8026
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: June 30 – August 8
Camp hours: 9am to 3pm (early drop-off and after camp care available)
Costs: $550/week
Location: Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School | 357 Clermont Avenue | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.867.4033
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: 3-13+
Camp dates: June 22 – July 27
Camp hours: 9am-1:30pm or 9am-4:30pm
Costs: $420- $660 per week
Location: 232 Carroll Street | Carroll Gardens
193 Columbia Street | Red Hook
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Dance in Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Program: DANCE IN PROSPECT PARK is an outdoor summer camp located in Prospect Park Brooklyn. This camp is an opportunity to explore and learn the basic steps of different dance styles.
Our goal is to help children connect to dance, music, and sports and increase their confidence. We will perform exercises to develop the spine, feet, flexibility, and overall body posture properly.
Ages: 3 and up
Camp dates: June 5th – September 5th
Camp hours: 10 am – 3 pm; Early drop-off at 9am; Late pick-up at 4 or 5 pm.
Costs: $550/week
Location: By The Picnic House | Prospect Park
Contact: Website
Dodge YMCA Summer Camp | Boerum Hill
Program: Sign up today to find out why “Fun Rules” this summer at the Y. Through our summer camps and specialty camps citywide, parents can trust the Y’s caring, trained staff to give their kids a fun, enriching and high-energy camp experience this summer — out of the house and off screens. Choose from Kinder Camp (ages 4-5), Traditional Summer Camp (ages 6-12), Swim Camp (ages 8-12), and Sports Camp (ages 8-12).
Ages: 4-12
Camp dates: June 30 – August 22
Camp hours: 9am-5pm
Costs: $928-$1,040/2-week session
Location: 225 Atlantic Ave | Boerum Hill
PS 261 | 314 Pacific Avenue | Boerum Hill
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 212.912.2640
Food Art for Kids | Brooklyn Heights
Program: Summer camp in Brooklyn Heights for ages 4-8. Full or half day options available. Daily drop in or weekly registration.
Ages: 4-8
Camp dates: July 7 – August 29
Camp hours: 9am-3pm and 9am-12pm
Costs: JANUARY SALE! Please check out website. Prices start at $350/week.
Location: 254 Hicks Street | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website
Frost Valley YMCA | Claryville, New York
Program: Located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, Frost Valley YMCA offers traditional overnight camps and adventure trips for all. Guided by our mission to build a healthy mind, body and spirit, our camps instill our traditions and values into all of our programs. Campers grow in in a safe and engaging environment, gain skills as young leaders and bond with new friends on mountain hikes, swimming and boating in Lake Cole, ziplining, sleeping beneath the starry Catskill sky and more. Other activities include horseback riding, sports and games, ropes, farm, art specialties and camper choice time.
Ages: Grades 2-11
Camp dates: Session 1: June 29 -July 11, Session 2: July 13 -July 25, Session 3: July 17- August 8, Session 4: August 10-August 22
Camp hours: Overnight program
Costs: $3,200 per 2 week session (tiered pricing and camperships available)
Location: 2000 Frost Valley Road | Claryville, New York
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 845.985.2291
Knight’s Quest | Park Slope
Program: This summer, prepare for a one of a kind fusion of imagination and learning. Our mission? To ignite young minds through a captivating blend of chess mastery and immersive roleplaying. We hope your 6-13 year old will join us this summer and embark on this one-of–a-kind STEM based journey, the ultimate quest for knowledge and creativity awaits!
Ages: 6-13
Camp dates: July 28 – August 1 & August 4-8
Camp hours: 9am-3pm, 3pm-5pm (aftercare)
Costs: $625/week Early Bird until 3/17
Location: Park Slope Community Church | 251 12th Street | Park Slope
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 201.803.0663
play-groundNYC’s Summer Camp at The Yard | Governors Island
Program: Summer camp at The Yard provides a unique experience of freedom for imaginations to go wild and for play to flourish. Our adventure playground gives campers a space for outdoor self-directed free play that will help them build independence, resilience and confidence as they literally shape their play world. Campers can build with real tools and repurposed materials, dig in the dirt and mud, perform plays, paint, draw, climb, jump, zip line, and slip-n-slide at their own pace each day. We provide weekly camp sessions in the summer as well as mini camp options during DOE spring school closures.
Ages: 6-12 (options for campers over 12)
Camp dates: Weekly (M-F) from June 16 to August 29
Camp hours: 8:30am – 3:15pm (with after-care until 5:00pm for an additional fee)
Costs: We offer tiered pricing based on household income and limited scholarships for SNAP recipients. See our website for more information.
Location: The Yard at Governor’s Island – 40 Barry Rd (drop off and pick up at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan)
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Seedlings Preschool | Brooklyn Heights
Program: Our summer camp is a continuation of our school year – learning through play! We ensure y(our) children feel comfortable and cared for and are happy to offer an optional visit to ease their transition to camp. There will be science, art, gardening, cooking, building, obstacle courses, games, movement and more. As always, we will have LOTS of water play in our private backyard!
Ages: 2 to 4-years-old
Camp dates: June 9-August 29
Camp hours: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM or 8:30 AM-3 PM
Costs: $395-$750/week
Location: 42 Henry Street | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.222.1849
Steve & Kate’s | Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, DUMBO
Program: Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge at camp. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports, and more! Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly commitments required. Any unused Passes are refunded in full mid-September. Lunch, snacks, & all hours (8am–6pm) included. Ages 4–12.
Ages: 4-12
Camp dates: Check your preferred location for exact dates!
Camp hours: 8 am – 6 pm
Costs: Check your preferred location for pricing.
Location: 185 Court Street | Cobble Hill
760 Sterling Place | Crown Heights
39 Adelphi Street | DUMBO
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 415.389.5437
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 30 – August 29
Camp hours: 8:45am-4:15pm (options for morning and afternoon camps)
Costs: $885/week
Location: Beach 69th St and Beach 110th St | Rockaway
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.752.2728
LIU Children’s Academy | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: LIU Children’s Academy’s beautiful 11-acre campus offers ample room for minds to grow and have fun all summer. The programs focus on creativity, academics and athletics on the Downtown Brooklyn campus of one of America’s largest private universities. With offerings including architecture, Capoeira, chess, Chinese, movie-making, origami, robotics, theater arts, Spanish, video game design and swimming, LIU has one of Brooklyn’s most engaging day camps.
Ages: 3-6 years (half-day); 6-12 years (full-day)
Camp dates: July 7 to August 22
Camp hours: 9am – 1pm (half-day); 9am – 4pm (full-day); extended hours until 5:30pm available for full-day campers
Costs: 3-6 Year Old Camp is $300 per week; 6-12 Year Old Camp is $600 per week. Sibling and multi-camp discounts are applied.
Location: LIU Brooklyn | One University Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.780.6025
LIU Brooklyn Summer Sports Camps | Downtown Brooklyn
Program: This summer young athletes have the chance to participate in week-long athletic camps designed to connect with NCAA Division I coaches, teaching fundamentals and improving skills — all while having fun and making lifelong friends. Camps are open to grades 3 – 8, at any skill level. The Brooklyn campus will offer camps in basketball, fencing, softball, swimming, and volleyball this summer.
Ages: Grades 3-8
Camp dates: Camps vary in length and span July 8 through August 16; visit website to see all camp dates.
Camp hours: 9am to 2pm
Costs: $500/week
Location: LIU Brooklyn | One University Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website
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: 5-15
Camp dates: July 7 – August 15
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm (options for morning or afternoon Half Days)
Costs: $365-$445/week for Half Days; $655/week for Full Days
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 23 – August 22
Camp hours: 9am – 3pm (option for Half Day, 9am – 12pm)
Costs: $890/week
Location: 1 University Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.521.6630
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: Pre-K through Grade 9
Camp dates: June 30 – August 8
Camp hours: 9am- 3:30pm
Costs: $4,875 for 6 weeks
Location: 50 Prospect Park West | Park Slope
Contact: Website | [email protected]
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 2025 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: $475/week for morning sessions; $425/week for afternoon sessions, $575/week for full-day sessions.
Location: Prospect Park Tennis Center | 50 Parkside Avenue | Prospect Park
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.436.2500 x 306
Textile Arts Center | Gowanus
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: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, Tweens- 11-14
Camp dates: Week 1: July 7-11, Week 2: July 14-18, Week 3: July 21-25, Week 4: July 28 – August 1, Week 5: August 4-8, Week 6: August 11-15, Week 7: August 18-22
Camp hours: 9 am-3 pm, Extended Day Option: 9 am-5 pm
Costs: $660/week, Early Bird Registration for 10% off through January 31st
Location: 505 Carroll Street | Gowanus/Park Slope
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.369.0222
Urban STEAM Lab’s Summer STEAM Camp | Bay Ridge
Program: This summer, our campers will dive into a world of building, creating, designing, researching, and—most importantly—having FUN! Each week of this year’s Summer STEAM Camp will spark curiosity and excitement, leaving the scientist in your life eager for more. From unraveling Whodunnit mysteries inspired by forensic science to embarking on thrilling treasure hunts through map-making, to composing our very own music, we’ll explore science in exciting and innovative ways. Every activity is hands-on and immersive, guaranteed to unleash the creativity in your young scientist!
Ages: Rising K to Rising 6th graders
Camp dates: June 30 – August 29
Camp hours: 8:00 AM -3:00 PM with the option of aftercare until 6:00 PM
Costs: $600/week, an additional $200/week for aftercare until 6:00 PM
Location: 113 Bay Ridge Avenue | Bay Ridge
7912 5th Avenue | Bay Ridge
Contact: Website
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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.
Updated: January 7, 2025.
