40 Summer Camps – The Ultimate Brooklyn List

Although snow is still covering Brooklyn, now is the time to dream of your young ones running around on green grass with their friends at summer camp. We’ve rounded up 40 summer camp possibilities running the spectrum from traditional day camps to specialized art and science camps. There is something on this list for every camper.

Arts
Accomplished artists teach at most of the Brooklyn art camps. The camps use quality materials and teach real crafts. In some, campers will also visit museums.

Barking Cat Studio
216 Greenwood Ave
Ages 5 to 10
Karen uses the city to inspire the artistic talents in young campers. Each week artists explore a different theme including color and multi media.

BAX Brooklyn Arts Exchange
421 5th Ave, Park Slope, 718-832-0018
For children entering grades K-6
Information is already available for the 2014 Summer Arts Program at BAX. Open houses are February 8th and 15th.

Brooklyn Design Lab  (no classes for February or April Break)
413A 7th Ave, Park Slope, 917-657-7441
For children entering grades K-6
These studios run morning and afternoon sessions and are ideal for focusing on a specific fine arts talent.

Creative Arts Studio
310 Atlantic Ave, Boerum Hill, 718-797-5600
For children between the ages of 5-13
Space is limited for the summer program. Yet, they’ve just added the Summer Teen Intensive, a Monday/Wednesday/Friday evening program.

Spoke the Hub
748 Union Street, Park Slope, 718-408-3234
Pre-k to age 12.
Hone your dance skills and learn to juggle rubber chickens at Spoke the Hub summer camp.

Summer Arts Program at Brooklyn Friends School (no February or April program)
375 Pearl St, Downtown Brooklyn, 718-852-1029
For children in grades 3-9
Registration opens on February 5th. The full summer program will be available online on February 1st.

Textile Arts Center
505 Carroll St, Gowanus, 718-369-0222
For children between the ages of 5-11
Summer camp early bird discounts are available. Campers ages 5-11 are welcome at the Brooklyn location. Textile Arts Center has also opened up a Manhattan location welcoming summer campers.

Educational
Dive into science, architecture, and language immersion at these camps that show the fascinating aspects of their subject.

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program
789 Washington Ave, Prospect Heights, 718-638-7700
For children between the ages of 7-12, and 13-17.
Registration is open and early bird registration ends February 28th.

Science

Carmelo the Science Fellow
300 Atlantic Ave, Boerum Hill, 718-722-0000
For children between the ages of 5-11
Summer Camp kicks off with a week of Frankenstein, keeping in step with popular culture. Sign up for one or for all of these week long science camps.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry
303 3rd Ave, Gowanus, 347-762-6840
For children between the ages of 5-11
Registration is open for robot-building scientists. In addition to the regular summer camp, Brooklyn Robot Foundry also has a June camp for students whose school ends before the Department of Education’s calendar.

Language
Juguemos a Cantar Summer Day Camp
357 6th St, Park Slope, 917-453-1187
For children between the ages of 3-10
Full immersion is the way to learn a language. Native English speakers and native Spanish speakers explore traditional camp activities like cooking and gardening. But all communication will be done in Spanish. Spanish-as-a-2nd-language learners will become fluent in the language while native speakers will develop a more nuanced appreciation for their native tongue. Half-day and half-week camps are also available.

Jewish Day Camps
You don’t have to observe to attend these camps, but if you send your child, expect kosher meals and in some cases some religious observations
Jewish Community House
7802 Bay Parkway, Bensonhurst, 718-331-6800
For children between the ages of 3-5 and grades 1-9
Registration is open for the 87th Jewish Community House summer camps. Although the website isn’t elegant, there is an email and a phone number to call for questions. Special needs camps will also be offered.

Shorefront Y Day Camp
3300 Coney Island Avenue, Brighton Beach, 718-646-1444
For children between the ages of 2.5-14
Camp reunion is this upcoming Sunday, February 9th. An early bird discount is also currently available. In addition to summer camps, Shorefront Y also hosts youth sports.

Congregation Beth Elohim’s Summer Day Camps
274 Garfield Pl, Park Slope, 718-768-3814
For children between the ages of 2-13
Beth Elohim’s summer camps are open for registration. Camps are organized by grade level and include swimming in Beth Elohim’s private pool.

On School Campus
Many private schools and colleges host summer camps associated with their school, but which are open to community members.
Berkeley Carroll
701 Carroll St or 181 Lincoln Pl, Park Slope, 718-789-6060
For children between the ages of 8-14
Four different programs are held at Berkeley Carroll,including Curious Jane (see below). Among other things, campers will learn Spanish, arts, and toy building.

Curious Jane
701 Carroll St, Park Slope, 718-369-6320
For girls in grades 2-6
Online registration is open for Curious Jane Jr and Curious Jane. What’s new is the Curious Jane sleepaway camp! Curious Jane operates out of three Brooklyn locations: Berkeley Carroll (701 Carroll St), the Brooklyn Free School (372 Clinton Ave), and the International School of Brooklyn (477 Court St.)

International School of Brooklyn
477 Court St, Brooklyn, Carroll Gardens, 718-369-3023
For children between the ages of 3.5-12
Open House Dates: March 12, 5:30 to 7:00 pm and  April 3, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Registration opens February 8th.
The International School of Brooklyn hosts Spanish and French immersion programs, counselor in training programs, and youth employment programs. Registration is open.

Long Island University
1 University Plaza, Fort Greene, 718-488-1011
For children between the ages of 3-12
Open houses: March 1, 11:00am to 1:00pm. March 29th, 11:00am to 1:00pm. March 29th 11:00am to 1:00pm. April 26th 11:00am to 1:00pm. All open houses are held in the Pratt Building.
LIU offers discounts for campers related to staff, students, or who sign up for the full 6-week program.

Packer Summer Camp
170 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn Heights, 718-250-0200
For children between the ages of 4-12
Campers are required to register for a 2-week minimum (with the exception of the first session.) Campers also bring their own lunches, but they have access to St. Francis College’s Olympic size pool and two large gyms. Its not all sports; campers also put on a talent show.

Poly Prep Country Day School
9216 7th Ave
For children ages 3.5 to 15
Walking onto Poly Prep’s 25 acre, tree filled campus is like being transported out of Brooklyn and into a utopia. Poly Prep runs 11 specialty camps including baseball, lacrosse, and soccer.

Outdoor Camps
For kids who want to spend their summer exploring the outdoors (and the animals that live there).
NYC Parks
Locations vary
For children between the ages of 6-13
Summer camp lottery registration will be open from March 7th to March 16th. Register and pay online.

Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Park, ppzeducation@wcs.org, 718-399-7327
For children between the ages of 2-17
The zoo has short camps for 2-year olds and longer camps for 12-year olds. The camps fill up quickly. Campers will have a lot of hands-on fun.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden
150 Eastern Parkway
For 2-year-olds to 8th graders
Offers half-day camps for little gardeners to get their hands dirty. Sign up for separate morning and afternoon sessions. Staff will oversee lunch. Registration is open.

Sports
Whether they like baseball, soccer, gymnastics, karate, or all of the above, there is a sports camp in the borough that’s the right fit.

Amerikick
529 5th Ave, South Slope, 718-768-8200
For children between the ages of 3-12
Registration is open for summer camp. Camps are organized by week and theme. In addition to martial arts, campers will also enjoy arts and crafts.

Avantis Swimming Academy
Various Locations, 347-380-8777
For children between the ages of 5-17
There are weeklong sessions for beginning, intermediate and advanced swimmers. Avantis also has a sleep-away option.

Aviator Sports
3159 Flatbush Ave, Marine Park, 718-758-7500
For children between the ages of 3-15
Visit one of their many open houses.
Aviator teaches leadership, self-confidence, and healthy living habits through sports. They also have a theater component. Register before March 31 for a discount.

AYSO Soccer Camp
Parade Ground, Ditmas Park, 917-847-8719
For children entering grades K-12
AYSO hasn’t posted summer camp and clinic information yet.

Brooklyn Cyclones Camp
MCU Park, Coney Island, 718-382-2603
For children between the ages of 7-14
Registration is open for this half-day, one-week camp. Seats sell out fast. This is an opportunity for baseball fans to meet professionals and possibly a future major leaguer.

Brooklyn Fencing
62 4th St, 2nd Floor, Carroll Gardens, 718-522-5822
For children ages 7 and up
Online registration is open and space is available.

Camp Olympia
John Jay HS, 237 7th Ave, Park Slope, 718 748-7084
For children between the ages of 4-17
Registration is open for this swimming and sports camp. Parents can get the deposit refunded if they change their mind before May 1. Bring a baseball glove and a water bottle.

Home Run Baseball Camp
Parade Ground, Ditmas Park, 202-256-8883
For children between the ages of 4-12
Registration isn’t quite open for the summer baseball camp, but if you’re interested in Spring Break in the Dominican Republic, sign up now.

Urban Martial Arts
965 Coney Island Ave, Ditmas Park, 718-287-5500
For children ages 4 and up
Seats are available still at Urban Martial Arts, though the campers won’t be sitting. They’ll be running, jumping, and kicking while learning life skills and healthy habits.

Xaverian High School
7100 Shore Rd, Bay Ridge, 718-836-7100
For children between the ages of 7-13
Xaverian offers 5 weeks of basketball camp and a week of baseball camp taught by Xaverian High School coaches.

Traditional Day Camps
With games, friendships, and whole lot of memories, these camps will keep kids busy with a variety of activities.
Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace
1224 Prospect Ave, Windsor Terrace, 718-407-6377
For children entering grades PreK-12
Registration is open online for this summer day camp. Kings Bay offers a discount for loyalty. The more years a family comes back, the larger the discount. Bus services is available.

Park Explorers
611 8th Avenue, Park Slope, 718-788-3620
For children between the ages of 3-14
Camps are coed and grouped by grade. Choices offer a personalized camp experience.

The Park Slope Day Camp
339 8th St, Windsor Terrace, Bay Ridge, Carroll Gardens as well as 2 Park Slope locations, 718-788-PSDC (7732)
For children entering grades PreK-10
Transportation available.
Open houses from 1:00 to 2:30 at the above address on the following dates: March 22nd, April 5th, April 26th, May 17th.  Children are welcome!
Park Slope Day Camp tries to make it easy for the parent and fun for the camper. Pick the most convenient of Park Slope Day Camp’s five locations. Flexible daily and weekly registration is available. Also choose from nine different camps that vary from circus to soccer. Check out Park Slope Day Camp’s Sports Academy if your camper wants to work athletics into the summer fun.

Mill Basin Day Camp
5945 Strickland Avenue, Mill Basin, 718-251-6200
For children entering grades PreK-9
There are open houses almost every weekend February – June. Campers must enroll for a four or an eight week camp. Partial week options are available.

Kim’s Kids Summer Camp
378 3rd St, Park Slope, 718-768-6419
For children between the ages of 4.5-11
Partial and full week camps are available so families can enjoy their own long summer weekends. Kim’s Kids get out and enjoy everything the city has to offer.