12 Fort Greene Summer Camps
The cool thing about Fort Greene is the abundance of science, engineering, and arts camps. Read on!
Long Island University
1 University Plaza, Fort Greene, 718-488-1011
For children between the ages of 3-12
LIU offers discounts for campers related to staff, students, or who sign up for the full 6-week program.
Created By Kids
592 Pacific Street, Ft. Greene, Steps from Atlantic Terminal/Barclays Center, 718-857-5437
Become a Master Fine Artist! Created By Kids leads young artists through world topics–the Far East or Space Odyssey–so they can find inspiration from a variety of sources. Each week young artists also explore a new medium. Created by Kids also hosts birthday parties and after school workshops.
Summer Arts Program at Brooklyn Friends School
375 Pearl St, Downtown Brooklyn, 718-852-1029
For children in grades 3-9
Young artists take weekly trips to real, working, producing studios including Little Airplane Productions and the Starn Studio. This is an opportunity for kids to connect summer camp hobbies with actual professions.
Engineering for Kids
St. Joseph High School, 80 Willoughby Street, Ft. Greene,
There are two age groups: 4 to 6, and 7 to 14
Campers will apply imagination to scientific and engineering challenges and have fun along the way. This is the camp to see not only the practical applications of math and science, but also the cool world science, technology, engineering and math open up.
Stoked on Steam
1000 Dean Street #323, Brooklyn, NY 11238, Crown Heights
Ages 10 to 14
Finally, engineers and mathematicians that can speak enthusiastically about science with kids! The summer camp proves how art and science are intrinsically interrelated.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, group_reservations@brooklynkids.org
Register by the day for the STEM camp.
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.
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 Friends
375 Pearl Street. Downtown Brooklyn, 718-852-1029
Ages 5 – 14
Learn woodworking, printmaking, music, sculpture and more.
NYC Parks
NYC Parks have a number of recreational programs including summer camps. The website says the waitlist will be open in April which makes me think that they haven’t updated their summer camp page, yet. As soon as they do, available slots go quickly.
Also check out their Learn to Swim, Kids in Motion, REEL Education, and other Teen Programs.
Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program
Applications for BCAP open on February 1st. BCAP allows 7 – 12 year olds explore Brooklyn’s cultural attractions. Full- and partial-scholarships are available. Email for more information.
Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation
This half- or full-day option is entirely public funded which is great for parents looking for affordable summer camps, but tenuous for the Foundation’s budget. The site still has 2014 information up. Email them for the 2015 application deadline.
For even more camps around Brooklyn and beyond, check out our sister site City Kid Camp, which will be continually updated as the registration season gets into full swing.
If you operate a camp in the city and you’d like to be included on the site, contact Amber Ceffalio at amber@citykidcamp.com. For advertising and partnership opportunities, contact Liena Zagare at liena@citykidcamp.com.