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 | BAX (Brooklyn Arts Exchange) Summer Arts Program | BAX's In-Person Summer Arts Program (SAP) provides young artists with opportunities to explore different forms of mixed media art and performance each week. Arts Specialists teach daily workshops, while a nurturing and creative staff supports a healthy balance of fun indoor (at the BAX Building in spacious studios) and outdoor (in JJ Byrne Park) play, site-specific discovery, and art-making activities. | July 12-August 6 |
 | Beam Camp | Beam's program focuses on skill-building, collaborative challenge, responsibility and mentorship while retaining a culture of community, exploration and supported risk-taking. Each summer, our campers and staff build a unique and spectacular large-scale collaborative Project that serves as the centerpiece of the Beam experience. Projects are chosen from dozens of proposals by artists, architects, and big thinkers in our annual international design competition. To prepare for building the project and create their own Independent Project, each camper will participate in workshops based in key areas of making: Project & Building, Design & Prototyping, Electronics & Computing and Craft & Materials. Campers also choose multiple guest-led Domains, hands-on, discovery activities in the arts, performance, sciences, athletic or cultural fields. Every day campers also participate in community work, free time, and have the opportunity to participate lake time and athletic or active play. Each evening there is an After Dinner activity. | July 10 - August 7 |
 | Beansprouts Day Camp | At Beansprouts’ Day Camp, we believe that all the elements of a memorable, meaningful summer are there inside of every child. Children are full of imagination, energy, curiosity, excitement, and the capacity for friendship. What we do is provide the opportunities, companions, resources, games, and free space and time for these elements to emerge. Beansprouts Day Camp serves children entering our 2s program through 5th Grade. We have a variety of full and half day programs. | 6/21 - 8/27 (Week of 6/21 only available for entering K and younger, Week of 8/23 only available for entering K and older) |
 | Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Summer Camps | BKCM is delighted to unveil a bustling array of summer camps and workshops in addition to special private lesson bundles. This year we’re excited to offer classes at Prospect Park, daily visits to Lincoln Playground and al fresco lunches in our very own NEW garden. From infants to school-agers, to virtuosos, these programs will inspire and ignite musical minds all summer long. Our camps this summer will be in-person, with small pods of students. Each pod will remain together for the duration of the camp and within each pod, maximum of 12, students will continue to socially distance, stagger start times and follow all safety protocols as outlined by the current BKCM Covid-19 safety guidelines. Call our registrars at 718-622-3300 for more information PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Piano Explorers Aug 2-13 (Mon-Fri) Entering Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Amy Winehouse Teen Jazz Camp July 5-9 Ages - 10-18 Summer Strings and Piano Workshops July 19-23(strings), July 26-30(piano) Ages 9-14 Bluegrass Summer Jam July 19-23 Ages 9-16 Composition Club July 26-30 Ages 9-16 | Mon-Friday, various times, July 5 - Aug 13 |
 | Brooklyn Game Lab | Brooklyn Game Lab has two in-person options this summer! Our traditional Summer Lab held mostly indoors -- featuring great board gaming -- plus an active, outdoor session every day. Our totally-outdoors Summer Lab held completely in Prospect Park from start to finish, featuring a variety of active and cerebral games. These two options are completely separate, with no overlap in staff, supplies, or spaces. We also have completely online options, featuring great Dungeons & Dragons play! | Week Days 9 am - 3 pm with Early and Late hours |
 | Brooklyn Robot Foundry | Make it a summer of creativity and fun at Brooklyn Robot Foundry! Whether attending in-person or virtually, kids will love building a zany new robot each day and enjoying tons of other fun activities within each of the weekly themes. In-Person @ 492 Atlantic Avenue - Open to 6-9 yr olds Online @ anywhere - Open to 6-12 yr olds | Full Weeks June 28-Sept 3 In-Person: 9a-3p, Online: 9a-12p and 1-4p |
 | Camp Chewonki | "A Nature-based Overnight Summer Camp Program, Ages 8-15. Nestled amongst the pine trees on Maine’s beautiful coastline, we have been providing children opportunities to laugh, learn, and explore the outdoors since 1915. Campers spend time learning about the natural world, remote travel, making friends, and, most importantly, themselves. Chewonki campers immerse themselves in fun and educational activities focused on community building, outdoor living skills, natural history, farm and food systems, and watercraft. Additional activity offerings include visual arts, performing arts, woodworking, and archery with opportunities for swimming, sports, and recreation during free time. Essential to the experience is a remote trip to a beautiful corner of Maine where they will develop transferable skills in camping and leadership to prepare them for more advanced leadership expeditions and life beyond their Chewonki summer. We offer a 3-week Full Session camp program for campers aged 10-15, and a 10-day introduction to overnight camp called the Puffin Program for campers aged 8-11. Come experience the magic of camp and discover what’s inside of you!" | Overnight residential summer camp, 6/27 - 8/14, session lengths vary |
 | Camp Eagle Hill | Camp Eagle Hill is a beautiful and modern 200 acre facility located just 90 miles north of New York City in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. We are very proud of our many new camp areas and facilities. Recently, we added a large Dance Studio, built a new Cooking Area, added a Technical Theatre Area, added a new music studio, built GaGa courts and added a new camp amphitheatre. Our facility is filled with great activity areas and each year we add to our facility and program. Our facilities include: a beautiful lake and 2 pools, 2 baseball fields, 2 soccer fields, 5 basketball courts, 8 tennis courts, 3 volleyball courts, a hockey rink, a large multi-purpose gymnasium, a tremendous recreation hall/canteen, a large Arts Center with six individual arts studios, a Dance and Technical Theatre Center, Cooking studio, Musical Instruments Studio, go-karts track, archery area, golf driving range, climbing tower and zip line area, gymnastics pavilion, mountain biking trails, GaGa Courts, a beautiful overnights campsite and more…... Camp Eagle Hill offers a well rounded program with a balance of group and individually selected activities. We have a full Sports Program (with a tremendous gymnasium), extensive arts program, lots of waterfront activities, a strong performing arts program, campouts, trips, special events and much more. Camp Eagle Hill has a very large adult Staff and offers excellent supervision and instruction. Small camp groups at Eagle Hill allow for extra attention and care for the individual camper. Many large indoor areas help to eliminate any rainy day problems! Most important, we have a Directorship that will know and care for your child and help him/her to enjoy a great camp experience! Please take a look at our current thoughts regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic on the homepage of our website. We are enthusiastic and optimistic about the upcoming camp season! Call or e-mail us for a virtual presentation or visit with us at our facility in the early spring. We are available to speak with you or e-mail you at any time. We hope to hear from your! | June 27th - August 7th, 2,4 or 6 week programs |
 | Camp Gnarly | Camp Gnarly is NYC's only Whole Child Adventure Summer Camp, designed by kids for kids. Since 2019, Camp Gnarly has stayed true to its core values with its secret formula for happy campers: -Let kids choose their activities at camp -Educate campers through a whole child curriculum -Provide safe and inclusive environments for all. Activities include Aviation, Equestrian, Hollywood stunts, Woodworking, Fishing, Cooking, Fashion design, Film production, Parkour, Tomahawk throwing, Kayaking, Stand-up paddle board, Playstation, Archery, Virtual reality, Dual language, Pottery, STEAM activities, hiking, Lego lab, field games, skimboard, swimming, RC cars, and more... | July 5, 2021- August 13, 2021 (9 am-5 pm) |
 | Camp Jump-in | Camp Jump-In offers a nontraditional Camp experience, Our camp is perfect for campers age 5-13 who want to experience all aspects of the camp day including activities such as recreational sports, arts and crafts, S.T.E.AM, music, dance, drama, fitness and of course, SWIMMING!. Campers learn valuable health and nutrition habits, as well as leadership and team building skills. We strive to impact each child, so an intimate settings of 50 campers separated by age groups helps us to focus on that goal. | June 14,2021 - August 13,2021 Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm |
 | Camp Med-O-Lark | Co-Ed overnight children’s Summer Arts Camp for ages 8-15. Features enriching programs within many creative and expressive categories. Non-Competitive atmosphere, Non-traditional Structure. Lakefront property, horseback riding farm. Handcrafts, Visual, Performing, Digital and Culinary Arts. Specialty programs include Circus/Flying Trapeze, Film developing Darkroom, Filmmaking Studio, Music Recording Studio. Sports offerings: Full compliment of Water Activities, Tennis, Fencing, Soccer, Archery, Volleyball, Mountain Biking. All- Elective Schedule, age and gender mixed within activities. Cabin living with bunk beds, separate toilet stalls, hot water sinks and showers, electricity, screened windows. Buffet style meals are wholesome and nutritious, including vegetarian options. All day snack availability of Fruit Wagon, Vegetable Stand and Pickle Barrel. Carefully constructed, delightful community welcomes a rainbow of children each summer. High degree of Geographical, Racial, Religious and Socio-Economic diversity comprises our family. Relaxed environment allows all new campers to join Med-O-Lark at any age, easily make friends and quickly feel at home. Come explore, discover and have fun! | 4A: Friday, June 25th – Wednesday, July 21st Tentative 4B Fri. July 23rd – Wed. Aug 18th Tentative 2C Fri. July 23rd – Thurs. Aug. 5th |
 | Camp Wahanowin | "Are you a parent looking for a meaningful, values based and FUN overnight camp experience for your child? Come experience the magic of Wahanowin on beautiful Lake Couchiching, just 90 minutes north of Toronto, Canada. We welcome campers from all across the globe! Since 1955, we have provided a supportive community that inspires our campers to become competent, confident and compassionate leaders. Rooted in our values of respect, community, growth and tradition, we are committed to providing a positive camp experience through creating: -A safe environment where campers feel included, supported and cared for -Friendships and memories to last a lifetime through intentional nurturing of healthy relationships and experiences -Fun, unique and innovative ways to motivate and enhance skill development and self confidence; and -An ‘unplugged’ space where the focus is on self-discovery and personal bests Call/E-mail us! We're always happy to talk camp! Alternatively, please visit our website for session options." | July 2, 2021 - August 19, 2021 |
 | Child's Play NY | Heroes and quests are the name of the game for in-person camps with Child’s Play NY. Budding thespians of all levels get to flex their imaginative muscles, practice their bravery, and learn sophisticated theater techniques in this award-winning drama camp. Vibrant teaching artists infuse joy into the sessions while the curriculum inspires kids to grow their skills. These sessions help kids work collaboratively, creatively and with confidence. The program prioritizes safety with rigorous safety protocols, plenty of outside activities and small groups. Each session culminates in a movie that showcases the original stories, scenes, music videos, and fantastic characters campers create. Camps in Brooklyn (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Park Slope) feature superheroes, mythology, and space as well as sessions inspired by Harry Potter and Minecraft, and the Wizard of Oz. For ages 3-5, 4-6 and 7-11. | July 26-September 3, 9a-12p (ages 3-5) or 9a-3p (ages 4-6 and 7-11) |
 | CinemaKidz | Calling all kids and creators, ages 5 to 15! Join CinemaKidz this summer and become a Filmmaker, Animator, Actor, Game or Costume Designer, and more! Campers explore media and technology as they learn the fundamentals of storytelling, cinematography, editing, and other media arts in a hands-on creative environment. Join for in-person or virtual camps each week, and earn the CK Certificate Badges to become proficient in a variety of topics. Earn them all to become a CK Media Guru, and a free week of camp! Projects are completely kid-made from start to finish; we encourage experimentation, risk taking, and collaboration. Travel throughout the city to film an adventure tale, star in your very own cooking show, or try your hand at creating a Mandolorian costume; with over 14 age-appropriate themes to choose from your maker is sure to have an amazing summer with CinemaKidz. Offering both In-Person NYC Camps, as well as Virtual Options to bring the learning home. | M - F, June 7th - August 20th, full day and half day options |
 | Curious Jane | Project-based summer camps for girls entering grades K-1st, 2nd-3rd and 4th-6th. Weekly themes like Kitchen Chemistry, Spy Science, Toy Design, Spa Science and Design Studio... in Park Slope and Carroll Gardens. Join us! | June 14 – August 2 |
 | Dancewave Summer Camps | Explore your creativity through dance, visual arts, music, while devising an original performance! Our week-long camp develops young dancers’ artistic voices through movement, music and visual arts. Students dive into the foundations of ballet and modern technique while exploring musicality, choreography and improvisation skills. Students will develop an original musical composition, props, costumes and scenery to showcase at the end-of-week. | Monday-Friday Full Day & Half Day Options |
 | Deer Mountain Day Camp | Explore talents. Unlock creativity. Learn new skills. Find passions. Make true friends. Shine as you! At Deer Mountain, your child will become an unforgettable part of our story. Since the Katz family founded the camp 1956, we have all been committed to the same goal: to help every camper enhance their positive qualities and embrace who they are. Roberta & Carol Katz, our 2nd generation camp directors, personally get to know campers and families. We offer campers, ages 3-15, a sleep away camp’s range of activities, facilities, and staff in a day camp setting. Swimming-Instruction & Recreation, Sports, Fine & Performing Arts, Outdoor Adventure, Nature, STEM, Lake & Special Events. Taught by experts, these activities give children a chance to try new things and always have a blast. Tuition Includes: Transportation (located just over an hour from Park Slope), Lunch & Snacks, Towel Service, & Other Amenities. We were OPEN IN 2020 – Ask us about our COVID-19 Plan! | June 28-August 20: Monday through Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm |
 | Gotham Gymnastics | Daily mini-camps, after-school classes and Summer camp. 14,000 square feet of in-person gymnastics fun for kids 3-16. Get your kids off the screen and active on our state-of-the-art equipment including trampoline, warped and climbing walls, ninja set and more. Private pod classes available, too. | Monday-Sunday 8:30-7:30 |
 | Textile Arts Center Intergenerational Workshops | Until we are able to safely be back in the studio together, TAC is running a variety of at home youth programming during the weekends and on school breaks! Intergenerational workshops are intended for all ages. In this 2-hour workshop young makers are invited to collect materials at home and pair up with a parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, caregiver, friend, or sibling to create together! We recommend participation starting at age 5+. Please note ticket pricing is on a sliding scale. Suggested retail for space in the workshop is $20 per participant. Pay what you can- and if you can support another maker's participation by paying a little extra it is greatly appreciated! If you are unable to pay for tickets but wish to register please email info@textileartscenter.com | Dates vary! |
 | JCC Brooklyn | The JCC Brooklyn Day Camp is a wonderful summer camp, located at the Fort Hamilton Army Base: a beautiful outdoor facility: 177-acre, country-like campus in Bay Ridge! This wonderful camp is for kids ages 4 to 14 and equipped with a highly trained, talented staff and small groups to allow individualized attention. Just some of the activities include swimming every day of the week, yoga, dance, drama, martial arts, arts & crafts, science, cooking, volleyball, theater and so much more. Age groups: 4-14 | Mondays to Fridays - Camp dates: June 28-August 20; Extended Camp: August 23-27; Camp hours: 8:30 am to 4:15 pm (7:45 am early drop-off and late stay until 6 pm) |
 | Kim's Kids Inc. | Kim's Kids is a physically active, nature oriented day camp taking trips every day to the many exciting and interesting attractions in and around New York. Trips include swimming at pools, lakes or the beach, exploring the many playgrounds of New York City, hiking, bowling, ice skating, amusement parks, museums, Sesame Place and much more. We also offer flexible scheduling along with early drop-off and late pick-up. | July 6 to August 13 |
 | MAKE IT! Studio | MAKE IT! Studio offers small-group After-School classes and Summer Camp for kids interested in fashion illustration, sewing, crafting, jewelry-making. Kids work with their hands making fun, creative fashion and craft projects to both wear and decorate their rooms with. Our After-school classes are held outdoors at the Old Stone House N. Garden on 3rd St and our Summer camp will be held at the restaurant Palo Santo on Union Street. We chose Palo Santo because it has access to lots of outdoor space where we can set up our sewing machines! All of our classes are taught by our MAKE IT! Studio founder Lara, who not only is a great with kids and has been teaching for the last 3 years but was a designer in the fashion industry for many years before deciding to change her career to teaching. Our Summer camp schedule is based on week-long themes all summer, which will focus on a special area of interest that sparks your child’s creativity. Your child will learn how to use a sewing machine (no previous experience necessary), as well as learn other fun crafts such as embroidery, weaving and textiles, and in turn MAKE hip clothes, accessories, plushies and plenty more! We limit our camp/classes to 8 kids with a 4 to 1 teach/student ratio, so they can get the proper attention they need. We want your child to feel confident and to finish the week having not only learned how to engineer and make things from start to finish but to have a blast doing it! | Online Spring1 ,Spring 2 (a portion outdoors) After-school, 5 session classes Mon-Friday ,4/5-6/18, Summer Camp 1 Week Theme options-July and August |
 | Mindful Sports | Mindful Sports teaches mindfulness and sports to kids. Spring programs for children during the week are in block programs or after-school classes. Block programs are 2-to-4 hours/day. After-School classes are 45-90 min/day. Groups are limited to 3-to-12 children. Ages 3-12. The Spring Season runs April 5th-June 4th/18th. The Mindful Sports Summer Program runs from June 28th-August 27th, Monday-Friday, from 9:00am-3:00pm. Ages 6-12. Please contact us for our COVID Safety Guidelines. | Spring (April 5th - June 4th/18th) and Summer (June 28th - August 27th) |
 | New Country Day Camp | 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 for campers entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. With over 20 innovative activities, including daily instructional and free swim. There's something for everyone at NCDC. | June 28-Aug 20. M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
 | Penguin Coding School | Penguin Coding School teaches computer programming to children ages 6-18 in both in-person and online classes. Our curriculum takes the most interesting coding projects from adult coding boot camps and makes them fun and accessible to kids. We teach a variety of languages such as Javascript, Python, Scratch, Java and HTML. Using a project based model kids leave each class with a smile. Our methods and teachers have turned hundreds of kids into passionate coders. Penguin Coding is open year round with a summer camp and after school classes. | Summer Camp 6/27-8/27 Fall Semester 9/13-11/7 After school and Weekends |
 | Prospect Park Zoo Summer Camp | In-person summer camp is back at the Prospect Park Zoo and it's going to be WILD! Campers will explore the zoo and learn about our animals like never before! This small-group experience brings all the fun of Zoo Camp with health and safety as a top priority. Scroll down for our camp schedule and descriptions! All camps run from 9:00a - 3:00p Monday - Friday each week unless otherwise noted on our website! | Monday-Friday from 9:00a - 3:00p |
 | Ready Set Chess | Our chess camp is open to students of all skill levels. From the beginner learning how the pieces move to the advanced tournament player, our instructors will engage your child at their level, challenge them to improve and motivate them to reach the next level. Most importantly, lessons and activities are designed to foster a love for the game, encourage good social skills and develop great friendships. This holiday camp will be run virtually online via a Zoom connection through a free chess platform lichess.org. Drop-ins welcome. | Various |
 | The Tiny Scientist | The Tiny Scientist is now offering morning remote instruction help for busy parents! Scientists will be supervised by an experienced instructor to make sure they log in on time and complete school assignments. We’ll find time in each day to go on nature walks or play outside, and have fun with amazing state standard aligned hands-on science. We are excited about the program we can offer during this difficult time, and ready to help keep your scientists engaged, happy and learning about the world around them! | Monday - Friday 8:15am-6pm |
 | Trail Blazers | Countdown to summer! From Day Camp to Overnight Camp, Trail Blazers has an adventure for everyone, ages 3-17! After our COVID-free Day Camp and Family Camp in 2020, Trail Blazers is ready for Summer 2021! Get ready for a safe, fun, and screen-free summer filled with laughter, connections, and learning. Registration is already open for Prospect Park Day Camp, Brooklyn Bridge Day Camp, Adventure Overnight Camp, and Farmstead Overnight Camp. Visit trailblazers.org for details including our COVID safety plans and new programs, and upcoming Info Sessions with staff. Come outside and play, adventure awaits! | M-F (Day Camp) Su-Sa (Overnight Camp) |
 | Ume Ume Music + Arts | Ume Ume Campers will be moving, creating, and learning in a fun, safe, collaborative, and inspiring artistic environment. Campers will explore the works of famous composers, musicians, artists, and dancers while implementing and developing their own creative skills through the arts. Some activities campers will be engaging in are: signing, violin, keyboard, art/crafts, and movement! Monday through Friday 9am-3pm in July and August. Ages 3-8 years old. $400 per week. | July and August |
 | Writopia Lab | In both multi-genre and themed workshops, writers in age-based groups work with a published author or produced playwright (highly trained in teaching the form, genre, or topic). Participants discuss, share, develop, and complete their own original works. In the daily elective sessions, writers choose from various electives, Graphic Novel, Screenwriting, Sketch Comedy, Worldbuilding, Songwriting, Musical Theater, Sci-fi/Fantasy, Mystery, Horror, Flash Fiction, Spoken Word Poetry, and more! Half-Day workshops meet Monday-Friday for 3-hours per day. Workshops are age-based and enroll a maximum of eight writers. Full Day Camps run from 9 AM - 3:30 PM We have a full selection of online workshops and camps that will be running all summer! As soon as we feel it is safe to do so, we will offer in-person workshops and camps as well. We encourage interested writers to sign up for online workshops, and we will be in touch once there is an option to switch to in-person workshops. | Mon- Friday, June 7th - Sept 3rd 2021 |
 | Young Makers at Home (Textile Arts Center) | After School Classes are hands-on classes in the textile arts. For Fall 2020 we are introducing TAC Young Makers at Home! These classes are a way to engage with textiles from the comfort of your own home. TAC Young Makers is a 2-hour class combining skills-based textile instruction with opportunities to troubleshoot and freely experiment with processes and materials. This program runs from 4pm–6pm with options Mon-Wed (Ages 5-10). Classes run in 6-week cycles, rotating through Natural Dye, Marbling, and Weaving. | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4-6pm options! |
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