New York Family’s 2014 Ultimate Guide To Summer Camp

Features

Editor’s Note
And Then There Were None

What’s So Awesome
The Coolest Things About Summer Camp

10 Questions To Ask A Camp Director
What You Really Need To Know To Identify The Right Camp For Your Child

The Cost of Camp: Priceless?
Money-Saving Suggestions For Affording Camp

A Breath Of Fresh Air
Dr. Madeline Levine Explains The Value Of Camp Experience

Getting Ready
Preparing Your First-Time Camper For Camp

Camp Chic
Great Gear Makes For Happy Campers

Pack Like A Pro
The Scoop On What Should Make It Into Your Camper’s Bag

Time To Unplug
Camp Provides Kids With A Chance To Disconnect From Technology

The Givers
For Many Camps, Community Service Is An Essential Part Of Growing Up

A Camp For Special Needs Is A Special Camp Indeed
For Children With Special Needs, There’s Been A Wonderful Bloom Of Camps—General And Specialized—That Can Help Them With Their Challenges While Enjoying The Full Camp Experience

It’s Not All About The Kids
There Are Plenty Of Ways For Parents To Have A Positive Camp Experience Too

Now And Then
Camp Directors Share Their Favorite Anecdotes From The Recent Past And From When They Were Campers

Rella’s Spielhaus Summer Camp

<h1>2024 Rella&rsquo;s Summer Camp</h1> Guten Tag! Rella's Spielhaus Summer Camp is New York's premier German Summer Day Camp, excited to be back for the 10th summer in a row! Located on 50 West 97th Street, half a block away from Central Park, we offer 9 weeks of summer camp between June 24 th and August 30 th . Kids 1-12yrs are invited to enroll week-by-week. Sibling/twin discount. <h3>Daily schedule:</h3> Mon &ndash; Fri: 9am &ndash; 3pm Early Drop-off Mon - Thu: 8:30am Aftercare Mon - Thu: 3-5pm&nbsp; Any level of German welcome, no potty training required. The younger kids can nap. Be it the kids&rsquo; favorite "Fussball" , an introduction to the mighty music of "Mozart" or a magical week of wizardry during &ldquo;Abrakadabra&rdquo;, the children will be immersed in singing, dancing, arts &amp; crafts, and reading and writing - all tailored to their age group and level of German. In the second part of the morning, we will head out to nearby Central Park and enjoy the sprinkly summer activities. <h3>Testimonial of a 2023 Rella&rsquo;s Spielhaus Summer Camp Parent:</h3> Rella&rsquo;s is awesome! We started off with Saturdays and now our 3+ year old daughter is going to the summer camp every day and loves it. The entire team lead by Barbara genuinely cares and if you would see the level of thought and attention to detail, they put in each week is incredible. The kids spend so much time outside, are active and come back home happy and excited&hellip; couldn&rsquo;t ask for more. M-A. B. It is our goal to instill a life-long joy in the German language and culture and create a summer experience for your child she will remember for a long time. Call us today, wir freuen uns!

Debate Camp

Public Speaking, Debate and Global Awareness - - coveted skills in a camp-like environment! At Debate Camp, we provide a fun and inspiring space for youth to develop some timelessly-important skills; to hear opposing views and to confidently articulate their ideas well in the company of others. Debate Camp specializes in parliamentary debate, impromptu and prepared public speaking.&nbsp; We ensure that all program areas are highly interactive and suited to a variety of age groups (grades 5 to 10) and multiple ability levels. &bull; day camp and sleepaway camp options &bull; multi-level instruction &bull; suits all ability levels &bull; teaching ratio 1:8 &bull; parliamentary debate rounds on new topics daily &bull; feedback and fun! &bull; all resources provided Debate Camp believes in a well-balanced program where an academic focus is mixed with opportunities for traditional camp games and a fun and inspiring approach to learning. 2024 day camp options for NYC families include 3 x 1 week options in Manhattan / UES location (including our NEW 3 day Model UN camp) and NEW 1 week Overnight Debate Camp options in Maine &amp; Rhode Island (with r/t transportation options from NY Penn Station)&nbsp; All details on: https://www.debatecamp.com/newyork &nbsp;

Buckley Day Camp

At Buckley Day Camp your children will experience a program designed to meet their individual needs.&nbsp; Nursery through kindergarten have a traditional day camp program, while 1st&nbsp;&ndash; 7th&nbsp;graders have an elective based program.8th&nbsp;&amp; 9th&nbsp;graders participate in a camp/travel program and 10th&nbsp;graders can join their CIT&nbsp;program. Swim instruction daily in 4 outdoor heated pools. Door to door transportation provided on air conditioned mini buses. Lunch &amp; snacks provided daily.