Brooklyn Summer Camps Held on School Campuses

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Private and public schools open their doors in the summer allowing school-affiliated camps as well as private camps use their space. These schools are conveniently located for parents. They are also familiar and safe settings for school-aged campers.

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.