2020 In Person NYC Summer Camps

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The pandemic summer has officially started and summer camps have been scrambling to adapt to new rules and regulations so they can open safely here in NYC. Some camps have decided to become virtual only while others are moving ahead with in-person summer camps – with some changes like social distancing, smaller groups, and temperature checks. Many parents are understandably eager for a break from juggling full-time parenting and can’t wait to send their kids to camp… if you are still looking for an in person camp, check out a few of our favorites below.

Please note that space is limited and everything is in flux right now, so please get in touch with the camp to confirm availability and to make sure their in-person camp is actually open. If you are looking for a virtual camp, check out our round up of great local virtual camps here.

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Brooklyn Game Lab

Brooklyn Game Lab

They are offering “Summer in the Park” active game-playing camp in Prospect Park. The weekly Battle Lab allows kids to play with safe/foam weapons, create characters, level up with powers and skills, and join in an active battle or embark on a creative quest. They also include lots of other activities including social deduction games, improv, and human chess. For safety, campers will stay in small groups of no more than 9 kids for the duration of the week. Ages: 6-13 / Dates: June 29th – September 4th / Cost: $545 per week / Location: Prospect Park

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Camp Yokey

The technology and arts focused camps will take place in person with limited numbers of campers to ensure social distancing at Brooklyn Virtual Reality Arcade YokeyPokey. Upcoming summer programs include classes in 3D Animation, Game Maker, Streaming, gamecasting and video production, Drawing for Video Games, eSports. All camp sessions include tangible outcomes such as a game or artwork as well as time outside and fun daily activities.  Ages: 7-14 / Dates: July 6th – August 31st / Cost: $650+ per week (varies depending on program) / Location: 537 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217

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CinemaKidz

In addition to their virtual camps, they are now planning on offering in-person movie-making summer camps at the Pine Street School in Lower Manhattan from August 3rd to August 28th. Camp options include Creative Film, Master Film, NYC Adventures, Animation, Computer Animation, YouTube Production, and more. The camps are subject to availability and changing recommendations in NYC.  Ages: 5-15 / Dates: August 3-28th / Location: Pine Street School, FiDi/Downtown Manhattan / Cost: $575+ per week

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Gotham Gymnastics

Gotham Gymnastics

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Kids in the Game

Kids in the Game

Summer camp includes sports as well as creative and performing arts, outdoor adventure & nature, field trips, swimming, and more. There will be indoor time every day at their Park Slope facility with a full gym, classrooms, cafeteria and library as well as plenty of time outside in Prospect Park, which is one block away. They are implementing daily health screenings, group cohorting, enhanced cleaning techniques and more to ensure a safe and fun camp. Ages: PreK-4 – 8th Grade / Dates: July 6th – August 21st / Location: Park Slope / Cost: $525 per week (Use code ACHILDGROWS25 to save $25)

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Mill Basin Day Camp

Mill Basin Day Camp

They are offering in-person summer camp with a wide range of fun camp activities divided into five different programs: Pioneers (ages 3-5), Adventures, Stars, Explorers, and Teen Quest. Campers get to participate in 40+ in house activities including sports, swimming, tech programs, and all fine arts (music, art, drama, dance, TV production, and more). Ages: Pre-K through 9th Grade / Dates:  July 6th – TBD / Cost: $2450+ for the summer / Location: Mill Basin, NY

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NORY

The STEM camp is offering virtual and in-person camps this summer. They will offer several in-person programs including Robots & Science, Swim & STEM, and Soccer & STEM. There is also an Entrepreneurship camp. Weekly in person camp themes include Game Building, Inside out, Create to Donate, Magic Kingdom, Inventing for Good, and more. Space is limited to ensure safety. Ages: 3-12 / Dates: July 6th – August 28th / Cost: $700 per week (full day) or $450 per week (half day) / Location: Upper West Side and Downtown Manhattan

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School of Rock Williamsburg

Their performance-based music camp will take place remotely but they also plan to bring the camp into their Williamsburg facility in mid-July (while continuing to offer the remote option). The camp options include Little Wing (ages 3-5), Rock 101 (ages 5-8), The Beatles (ages 7-18), and Green Day (ages 8-18).  Kids get to play and record music together either remotely or in the school when possible. Ages: 3-18 / Dates: July 6th – / Cost: $275+ per week / Location: Remote + Williamsburg

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Splat Camp

The summer camp allows kids to participate in creative projects and explore things that are “weird, gross, and cool” – from cloud clay to unicorn marks to cup castles. Each week has a different theme like Hawaii or Mythical Creatures and the week ends with a big party and share on Friday. They are closely following all Department of Health and CDC regulations to sanitize and make sure kids are safe. Ages: 6-11 / Dates: July 6th – August 7th / Cost: $575 per week / Location: Downtown Brooklyn

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Treebath Summer Mini-Camps

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Trail Blazers

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Backpacks and Binoculars – In-person camp in Fort Greene allows kids to explore and go on fun adventures with a wide variety of themes like Zootopia, Best of Brooklyn,  Superheroes in Training, Walk on the Wild Side, Pirate Party, Superkids!, and many more. They divide campers into five age groups: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-7. NOTE: They are currently at capacity but enrollment changes and you can join their waitlists. Ages: Preschool – Grade 7 / Dates: June 29 – August 28th / Cost: $650 per week / Location: Fort Greene

The Brooklyn Strategist – Game-playing and strategy camp includes simultaneous online camp and in-person camp starting June 29th with a variety of precautions including temperature checks, social distancing, handwashing, masks and gloves. Campers can alternate between online days and in-person days. Each day will include Open Play, Creative Game Design, Morning Chess Club (optional), Lunch/Park Break, and more game playing/skill development in the afternoon. Ages: 5-15 / Dates: June 10th – September 4th / Cost: $650 per week or $140 per day (half day & member prices also available) 

Green Apron Kitchen – Cooking camp that teaches kids how to make their own Breakfast, Lunch and Snack completely from scratch. Themes include Summer Pasta Intensive, Summer Baking Bootcamp, Global Culinary Cuisine, Nailed It, Food Truck Wars, and more. Groups will be limited to 10 students per session and distancing and other precautions will be enforced to ensure safety during camp. Ages: 6-14 / Dates: June 29th – September 4th / Cost: $500 per week or $$110 per day / Location: Bensonhurst

JCC Brooklyn – In-person summer day camp for ages 4-15 on their 177-acre campus in Bay Ridge. Activities include swimming every day, yoga and dance, drama, martial arts and self-defense, arts and crafts, cooking, volleyball, theater and more. They also offer a Preschool Summer Camp (ages 1-4) that will be open in Clinton Hill, Windsor Terrace, and North Williamsburg. Ages: 1-15 / Dates: June 29 – August 21 / Cost: $775+ per week (varies depending on number of weeks and ages) / Location: Bay Ridge, Clinton Hill, Windsor Terrace, North Williamsburg

PLAYDAY – At the in-person creative camp with limited enrollment (12 kids), all campers get their own workstation (6 feet apart), sterilized tools, and art materials.  New daily projects will draw from PLAYDAY’s wide range of thoughtful, engaging, and fun activities, each taught by trained art professionals. The camp includes indoor and outdoor activities. Ages: 6+ / Dates: June 29th – September 4th / Cost: $150 per day or $650 per week / Location: Long Island City

SKATEYOGI – The “Urban Shredders” outdoor skateboarding camp for intermediate level skaters in Downtown Brooklyn has limited availability in July and August. Designed for kids who are comfortable skateboarding independently and have their own skate gear (skateboard, pads and helmet).  Most of the day will be spent outdoors and they will skate in the covered areas of Golconda Skatepark on rainy days. Ages: 9-15 / Dates: July 6th – August 14th / Cost: $695 per week / Location: Downtown Brooklyn

THESE CAMPS WERE CHOSEN BY OUR EDITORS AND INCLUDED AT NO COST, BUT SOME CAMPS HAVE CHOSEN TO SPONSOR THEIR LISTINGS AFTER SELECTION. *We have added additional camps to this list who are current advertisers upon request. Please note that we often know these camps through recommendation, but we don’t have personal experience with all of them.

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