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Brooklyn Summer Specialty Camps and Programs

 Brooklyn Summer Specialty Camps and Programs
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Brooklyn Summer Specialty Camps and Programs

With summer approaching, you may be looking for that one camp that will satisfy both you and your child. We all want kids to forge unforgettable summer memories, but we also wish the camp to be exciting and something they connect to, whether a sport, art, science, or more. We have a curated pick of special camps and programs to make this summer one for the books!

Check out our curated list of camps in and near Brooklyn!

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

3159 Flatbush Ave.

718-758-7510

AviatorSports.com/summer-day-camps

camps@AviatorSports.com

Located in Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, this expansive indoor facility boasts NHL-sized ice rinks, a gymnastics center, a rock wall, turf, and courts. Outside, two pools, turf fields, and pedal-karting offer thrilling adventures. With divisions for ages 4-15, campers enjoy diverse activities like arts, sports, and field trips to places like the Museum of Natural History and Laser Bounce. An unforgettable summer awaits amid thrilling experiences and enriching adventures. For added convenience, campers get a daily lunch and an afternoon snack. Regular camp hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Aviator Summer Day Camp offers flexible scheduling with early drop-off starting at 8 am, late stay until 6 pm, and bus transportation throughout Brooklyn and Queens.

 

PACE University
161 William Street | Financial District
617.997.6569

info@brooklyndebateleague.org

The Brooklyn Debate League brings together kids from across the city to speak their minds on important topics. Learn how to navigate arguments and convince people, then bring those skills to classrooms, interviews, or even in family dynamics.

If you’re the type to test yourself (and impress colleges) they will show you how to compete in tournaments against kids with similar interests. If you’re already competing, their staff of state and national champions will help take you to the next level.

Ages: Rising 9th – 12th graders

Camp dates: July 15 – July 26

Camp hours: 9am – 5pm

Costs: Between $500 – $2500 / 2 weeks (sliding scale)

 

Camp Level Up

48 Pocono Springs Way East Stroudsburg, PA 18302

gamer@camplevelup.com

camplevelup.com

Camp Level Up is a 1-week sleepaway camp experience for campers entering 4th to 11th grade who want to improve on their gaming skills, all while enjoying the traditional camp activities that a sleepaway camp facility can offer. Located and powered by the team at Pocono Springs – a premiere private sleepaway camp in the Poconos (75 miles from NYC), Camp Level Up offers a hybrid program of esports gameplay and traditional camp activities. Campers spend 50% of their day participating in competitive gaming, and the other 50% are immersed in an assortment of traditional camp activities, including sports, adventure, arts, and aquatics/lakefront. Campers of all gaming skill levels are welcome!

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Campus Day Camp

2901 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210

718-421-7575

campusdaycamp.com

info@campusasp.com

Campus Day Camp is located on the Brooklyn College Campus and offers programs for ages 5 thru 15. All campers attend up to 4 trips per week to some of the best locations in the tri-state area. Extended day trips and overnights are also part of the

program. They create an atmosphere where children make friends that will last a lifetime. On in house days campers participate in activities such as, swimming(off-site) dancing, yoga, computers, sports, karate, arts and crafts, ceramics, jewelry making and baking. Extended hours and transportation are available as well.

 

The Craft Salon Studio

625 Church Ave, Brooklyn

917-324-8290

thecraftsalonstudio.com

The Craft Salon is Brooklyn’s premier arts and crafts studio providing art enrichment in a super fun atmosphere. TCS serves kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Inside this colorful studio you will find elevated projects that range from tie-dye and weaving to papier mache, machine and hand sewing, embroidery, printmaking, and pottery. TCS runs an after school program every weekday plus mini camps, weekend workshops, adult classes, and summer camp. Each of the staff are artists who foster each child’s creativity and imagination. Summer camp runs from July 1st through August 26th. Check out their gallery on their website or register at the link! #LETSMAKESTUFF

 

DNA Learning Center Summer Camps

1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor

dnalc-camps@cshl.edu, 516-367-5170

summercamps.dnalc.org

The DNA Learning Center is the world’s first science center devoted entirely to genetics education. They offer fun and challenging camps for science enthusiasts entering 6th–12th grades. Guided by experienced instructors, students use sophisticated laboratory and computer equipment to perform experiments several grade levels ahead of their peers. In-person summer programs at their facilities in Brooklyn, Sleepy Hollow, and Cold Spring Harbor, New York include hands-on labs that give learners the opportunity to use modern molecular biology techniques and tools. Their science camps are more than just fun activities. They incorporate technology used by real scientists in their experiments, allowing students to develop their understanding of biology and genetics concepts through lab investigations. The next scientific adventure starts at a DNALC camp!

 

FasTracKids NY

Sheepshead Bay

1605 Voorhies Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11235

SheepsheadBay@ftkny.com

718-891-5437

ftkny.com

At FTKNY’s STE(A)M and academics-based summer programs, children will explore the weeks’ enrichment adventure, interact with a SmartBoard Learning Station, engage in role play, do arts and crafts, conduct experiments, improve their math and literacy skills and have lots of free play time plus outdoor playtime with their friends! FTKNY programs ensure that your child has lots of fun while combating the summer brain drain each year when children are out of school. At FTKNY, kids have so much fun that they don’t realize how much they are learning!

 

NY Kids Club Adventure Summer Camp!

Brooklyn Heights:

182 Henry St., 718-866-4955

nypre.com/brooklyn-heights-ny-preschool

bheights@nykidsclub.com

Cobble Hill:

299 Court St., 917-781-4809

nypre.com/cobble-hill-ny-preschool

cobblehill@nykidsclub.com

Dumbo:

30 Pearl St., 718-831-6277

nypre.com/dumbo-ny-preschool

dumbo@nykidsclub.com

Park Slope:

125 5th Ave., 718-866-3009

nypre.com/park-slope-ny-preschool

parkslope@nykidsclub.com

nykidsclub.com/activities/camps

Summer 2024 is here, and it is time to head to Paris, France, to participate in the Summer Games Around the World. Campers will visit a different country each week, from Peru to Australia, Jamaica, Kenya, Greece, and Japan. Campers will celebrate and learn about different countries through thematic gymnastics, sports, science, art, theatre, dance, architecture, engineering yoga, music, and puppetry. Summer camp is an immersive theatrical experience that will keep campers moving, creating, laughing, and learning. Campers will develop new skills and new friendships, along with an appreciation for cultures around the world and the determination, confidence, and heart it takes to be a champion!

 

School of Wonder

53 Prospect Park W #4,  Brooklyn
917-864-7948

theschoolofwonder.com

The School of Wonder creates unforgettable nature-based adventures in Prospect Park that are rooted in immersive storytelling and imaginative play. This summer, they will offer 5 week-long camps designed to teach children (ages 5-11) about their planet while transforming them into the protagonists of a fictional narrative. Each camp explores a unique theme: Guardians of the Elements, Guardians of the Future, Guardians of the Wild, and more! During the camps, Wonder Kids will embark on mysterious missions left by Gaia, Mother Earth, that inspire them to follow maps to the most magical corners of the park, meet local artists, and build community through activities that merge the arts and sciences. Join the adventure at theschoolofwonder.com! Multi-week and sibling discounts are available.

 

Multiple Locations across Brooklyn
212-877-7171
Super Soccer Stars Camp offers a supportive and friendly environment for children to develop their soccer skills, better understand the game, and, most importantly, have a blast! Their experienced and passionate coaches are all about teamwork, individual skill development, and sportsmanship. Every day at camp is packed with fun skill activities and games tailored to your child’s age and skill level, ensuring that everyone has a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Multiple locations available in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and Westchester. So whether your child is a budding soccer pro or just starting, Super Soccer Stars Camp is the perfect summer activity for any young soccer enthusiast!

 

467 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206
info@trapezeschool.com, (212) 242-8769

For a circus filled summer of  excitement, creativity, and unforgettable memories. TSNY Circus Camp is not just any ordinary summer experience – it’s a thrilling journey where kids unleash their inner stars and soar to new heights, quite literally!

During camp, kids learn a range of circus skills. They will swing gracefully through the air on the flying trapeze and master a variety of aerial, clowning, and juggling arts. But that’s not all: campers also get to delight in a range of activities outside of the circus! This includes traditional camp activities such as “Capture the Flag  and relay races, arts & crafts, and most excitingly, they will get a chance to pick a counselor! Okay, that one is still a little circusy…

On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to watch their young performers in a spectacular end-of-camp showcase. Get ready to be amazed as they showcase everything they’ve learned throughout the week, leaving you in awe and applause! I mean, what’s a circus without an audience?!?

Contact Trapeze School of New York for a summer of fun, friendship, and circus magic.

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Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>

Laurissa Jane Music

<p>Laurissa Jane Music Studio is a dedicated institution that offers a solid foundation for students to explore the captivating world of music and arts. With experienced instructors, we offer private and group lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, for all ages and skill levels. We provide year-round training for renowned programs such as NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). LJMS runs an annual Summer Musical Theatre Arts Program from July-August which offers a creative environment for young individuals with a passion for acting, singing, and dancing. We are proud to serve the vibrant communities of Jamaica Queens and can also provide classes virtually. At LJMS, we firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts. Call us today!</p>

TADA! Youth Theater

<div> <div style="text-align: center;">Endless Options-Endless Fun! TADA! is so excited to offer weekend and after school classes, week long private and public school camps, and our Broadway 1-Day camps available for ages 3-14!  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Winter/Spring Semester Classes</strong><br />Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! Gotta Act! Join TADA! Youth Theater this Winter and Spring for after-school and weekend musical theater classes available to students ages 3-14! Throughout the semester students will engage in musical theater training, learn vocals and choreography to the latest Broadway hits, and experience ensemble based instruction with two NYC teaching artists.  Not only does our musical theater training inspire creativity, foster self-expression, and build confidence, but our classes also encourage students to explore and connect with others, creating lifelong friendships and a love for the arts.</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Limited spots available! All of our classes take place in person at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/15+W.+28th+Street?entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/15%2BW.%2B28th%2BStreet?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1736890280366000&usg=AOvVaw2_eBpQuG9WbMH_ETP9cDKN">15 W. 28th Street</a> (between Broadway & 5th) and culminate in a final sharing for an invited audience</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Classes Schedule:</strong><br />Mondays:<br />Mondays, Ages 4-5 | 3:45PM-5:15PM<br />Mondays, Ages 6-8 | 3:45PM-5:15PM<br />Tuesdays:<br />Tuesdays, Ages 12-14 | 4:15PM-5:45PM<br />Wednesdays:<br />Wednesday, Ages 8-12 | 4PM-5:30PM<br />Saturdays:<br />Saturdays, Ages 3-4 | 10AM-11AM<br />Saturdays, Ages 5-7 | 10AM-11:30AM<br />Saturday, Ages 8-12 | 12N-1:30PM</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Class Descriptions:</strong><br />AGES 3-5, MUSICAL THEATER MINIS: Creativity takes center stage! In this upbeat, high-energy class, your Musical Theater Mini will learn new introductory skills in the areas of singing, dancing, and acting. Each session, students participate in fun, creative-play activities as well as learn vocals and choreography to popular Broadway songs. At the end of the semester, your young star will belt out their favorite show tunes for an invited audience.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">AGES 5-8, JAZZY JUNIORS and AGES 8-12, RISING STARS: This class offers the perfect blend of musical theater exploration and fun theater games to keep kids creative and active all semester long!  Each session, students participate in musical theater training as well as learn vocals and choreography to popular Broadway songs. By the end of the semester, they’ll be ready to confidently shine in their final sharing for an invited audience.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">AGES 12-14, BROADWAY BOUND: Let passion ignite, talent soar, and dreams take center stage!  Watch as students step into the spotlight and unleash their inner Broadway star in our advanced musical theater class for tweens & teens!  Throughout the semester, students will immerse themselves in the world of Broadway, learning iconic songs and exploring diverse theatrical styles. By the semester’s end, they’ll proudly showcase their talents in a spectacular cabaret-style musical revue. This isn’t just about performing—it’s about embracing the magic of musical theater, forging lasting friendships with fellow performers, and stepping into a world where every moment onstage feels like a standing ovation.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Week Long Private and Public School Camps:</strong><br />When School is out, TADA! is in!  Now offering Week-long Public & Private School Break Camps for ages 4-5 & 5-9 this February, March, and April!  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">Write it! Rehearse it! Perform it! Immerse yourself in the magic of storytelling. Each week, students co-create an original musical in just five days!  Have your child unleash their inner star, share their voice, and create memories that will last a lifetime.  Join us for a week of laughter, creativity, and applause! Don't miss out on the most epic musical theater adventure of the school year!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">Spots are limited so don’t miss out! Our in-person camps take place at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/15+W.+28th+Street?entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/15%2BW.%2B28th%2BStreet?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1736890280366000&usg=AOvVaw2_eBpQuG9WbMH_ETP9cDKN">15 W. 28th Street</a> (between Broadway & 5th).  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">*On the last day of all camps, we invite friends and family to attend the debut of your child’s original mini-musical!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Week-long Public School Break Camps:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br />February 17-21 |  Ages 5-9, M-F, 9AM-5PM | I Wish My Life Was A Musical! | | $795 <br />April 22-26 | Ages 5-9, M-F, 9AM-5PM | The Show Must Go On! | | $795</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Week-long Private School Break Camps:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br />March 17-21<br />Ages 4-5, M-F, 9AM-1:30PM | Pirates & Princesses! | | $500 <br />Ages 5-9, M-F, 9AM-5PM | The Show Must Go On! | | | $795 <br />March 24-28<br />Ages 4-5, M-F, 9AM-1:30PM | Unicorns, Mermaids, Dinosaurs, OH MY! | | $500<br />Ages 5-9, M-F, 9AM-5PM | I Wish My Life Was A Musical! | $795</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Learn more & register today! </strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/school-break-camps-3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/school-break-camps-3/&source=gmail&ust=1736890280366000&usg=AOvVaw2R13yNUGcd6RlQy0FsVMm1">https://tadatheater.com/<wbr />education-overview/school-<wbr />break-camps-3/</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">Looking for a sample class? Join us at our In-person Open House on January 11th, 2025!<br /><a href="https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/open-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/open-house/&source=gmail&ust=1736890280366000&usg=AOvVaw0Nt2sRC86LUUhaw4DgKX5N">https://tadatheater.com/<wbr />education-overview/open-house/</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">No child should be turned away because of their inability to pay. Financial Assistance available.<br /><a href="https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/financial-assistance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/financial-assistance/&source=gmail&ust=1736890280366000&usg=AOvVaw0W6olBN_Kib7HEmnv4Bq3Y">https://tadatheater.com/<wbr />education-overview/financial-<wbr />assistance/</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Broadway 1-Day Camps</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;">When School is out, TADA! is in! Join us for a fun-filled day learning vocals and choreography to a show-stopping musical number from a hit Broadway or movie musical. Our 1-day camps include vocal training, dance technique, exhilarating choreography, and fun theater activities led by two professional NYC Teaching Artists. Don’t miss a jam-packed day of musical theater fun!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">Monday, January 20th (MLK Day) | Wicked <br />Wednesday, January 29th (Lunar New Year) | The Little Mermaid <br />Monday, March 31 (Eidal-Fitr) | Frozen <br />Thursday, June 5th (Eidal-Adha) | Matilda <br />Friday, June 6th (Clerical Day) | The Greatest Showman <br />Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth) | Moana <br />Friday, June 27th (Public School is out) | The Lion King <br />Monday, June 30th (July 4th week) | Trolls <br />Tuesday, July 1st  (July 4th week) | Wicked <br />Wednesday, July 2nd (July 4th week) | Newsies <br /><br /></div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>