Every summer, Brooklyn families face the same question: What are our children going to do this summer? Will they have fun? Will it be a meaningful experience? Will it work with my schedule? With so many options, it can feel overwhelming. After more than 35 years serving the Brooklyn community and many thousands of families, the Park Slope Day Camp’s (PSDC) leadership team of camp professionals knows what makes a summer meaningful for kids. Here are a few of the key takeaways they’ve learned through the years to help you make an informed decision for your child’s summer!
A Screen-Free Environment Matters
Summer is a great opportunity for kids to step away from devices and learn a different set of skills. A great camp makes it happen. The program at PSDC is built around real interaction, group activities, and shared experiences, which help children develop social skills, confidence, and connection. They emphasize building new connections, community, and experiences in a natural, screen-free environment.
Kids Need to Stay Active and Engaged, Not Just Busy!
A strong camp program keeps kids engaged and on the move. At PSDC, no two days are alike. Campers rotate through a mix of camp activities, outdoor time, and trips that keep things fresh and exciting. They stay physically active, try new things, make new friends, and go home feeling good about their day and themselves.
Safety and Fun Go Hand in Hand
Camp must start and end with a safe environment. At PSDC, that is evident by the extent of their annual training cycle, which begins shortly after the new year and runs through the last day of the season. Before summer begins, every member of their team participates in training that aligns with their role. They learn how to support campers and handle any kind of situation that can arise. And just as importantly, they learn how to engage children and bring new activities to life, so every day feels fun and organized. What kids gain from a thoughtfully designed summer camp experience goes far beyond the day-to-day schedule; it’s the confidence, friendships, and independence that stay with them long after summer ends.
The Park Slope Day Camp (American Camp Association accredited) serves families with children from 3.5-15 with a variety of programming (Traditional Camp, Sports Academy, ‘Take the Stage’, and the Leadership Experience). Learn more about them today!
