School’s almost out – Summer Camp Options for June
The last day of public school is June 26, yet some private schools end much earlier. Some schools dismiss more than two weeks earlier. While most summer camps open their doors the week of July 2, here is a list of camps that start much earlier for those kids who are already out of school.
Brooklyn Robot Foundry
586 5th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(347) 762-6840
Contact: Irma Blas, contact@brooklynrobotfoundry.com
Summer Sessions at Brooklyn Robot Foundry are back with fun, all-new projects, and building challenges. Their programs will engage your child with engineering concepts and hands-on building while having a total blast!
Camp’s specialty: Robot-Building, Engineering, Coding
Campers’ age range: Entering K-7th Grades
Start and end date of the summer program: June 7-Aug 31, 2018
Hours of operation: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Offers extended hours until 6pm
Specials and discounts: Cost for each 1-day session is $200 program fee + $30 material fee. Discounts apply for purchasing multiple days- 2% for 3 days, 5% for 4 days & 16% for 5 or more days! (June 7-July 6)
Cost for each 1-week session is $816 program fee + $150 material fee with
extended day available for $30/day at registration or $40 day of class (July 9-Aug 31)
UrbanGlass
647 Fulton Street 3rd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 625-3685
Contact: Karina Oumov, karina@urbanglass.org
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, UrbanGlass offers youth and family camps in a variety of glassmaking techniques like glassblowing, bead making, neon lighting and more! Designed to introduce young artists ages 9-18 to the creative potential of this unique material, their camps emphasize studio safety and etiquette along with fun, empowerment, and exploration.
Camp’s specialty: day, art, glass, glassblowing, neon, glass fusing, glass bead making, glass mosaics
Campers’ age range: 9-18
Start and end date of the summer program: June 1 – August 17
Hours of operation: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Specials and discounts: Each week-long youth camp is $850. Pair any two week-long workshops for a multi-studio experience and a discounted rate of $1600! Each family weekend workshop is $450. Pair any two weekends for a discounted rate of $800!
Brooklyn Game Lab
310 7th Ave Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 788-1121
Contact: Mary Sternbach, Frontdesk@brooklyngamelab.com
Brooklyn Game Lab offers boardgame play and design, plus outdoor live-action role play. Kids love playing the best modern board games with new friends and old!
Camp’s specialty: Board Games
Campers’ age range: 6.5 – 14
Start and end date of the summer program: June 18 – August 31
Hours of operation: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Offers extended hours: early drop off at 8 am; and yes extended hours until 6 pm
Specials & discounts: Ask about a 10 % discount for new campers only (expires 5/31/18).
The Brooklyn Strategist
333 Court St., 718-576-3035
info@thebrooklynstrategist.com
Young strategists can plan their world domination (via an old fashion game board) on June 18. Mornings are for learning new games. But come afternoon, tournament play and role play opportunities take this camp to a whole new level.
Camp’s specialty: Board Games
Campers’ age range: kids entering First Grade and above
Start and end date of the summer program: June 18 – August 31
Hours of operation: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Offers extended hours: 4pm – 6 pm
Alamander
372 Clinton Ave., 610-823-3888,
directors@alamander.org
Let your little camper take the lead for a day at Alamander. Join Alamander for art, play, and outdoor exploration!
Camp’s specialty: Art, play, outdoor fun!
Campers’ age range: 3 to 11
Start and end date of the summer program: June 25 – August 31
Hours of operation: 8:30am to 3pm
Offers extended hours: 3pm – 6 pm
For more camps check out the Bklyner virtual camp fair.