NYC Summer Camp Guide

Find a great summer camp in NYC for your kid with our guide to nature camps, STEM camps, dance camps, sports camps, day camps, sleepaway camps, and even FREE camps in New York, including Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.

We've got summer programs for kids in New York City cater for every age, skill level and interest. Find the summer camp that's perfect for your family in this guide to summer camps in NYC. 
 
Summer camps help kids develop social skills and have fun
CAMPTOPIA - NYC's largest and most fun camp fairs
Come meet and play with summer camps at. CAMPTOPIA @ Pier 57 in Chelsea on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Enjoy arts and crafts, slime making, robotics & coding, music, dance, a magic show, and more! The event is completely FREE, but please register in advance. LEARN MORE

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Specialty Summer Camps
NORY's summer camp invites little learners to build confidence alongside STEM skills. Photo courtesy of the camp
STEM Summer Camps in NYC: Robots, Coding, and More Tech Fun
The Queens Zoo offers zoo summer camps for kids ranging in age from 18 months up to 13 years covering a variety of wild themes. Photo courtesy of WCS
Best Zoo and Museum Summer Camps in NYC
YMCA of the Bronx is but one of the NYC-based YMCA summer camps catering to kids from diverse backgrounds with varied interests. Photo by Da Ping Luo/courtesy of YMCA of Greater New York
Best YMCA Summer Camps Near New York City
With 70 sites throughout the five boroughs and a sleepaway camp upstate, the YMCA offers a wide variety of action-packed summer programs.
NYC Summer Day Camps with Swimming Programs
Swing into action with a golf summer camp at Chelsea Piers. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
Best Golf Summer Camps and Lessons for Kids in NYC
SKATEYOGI camps are designed for students ages 5-14 of all skill levels. Photo courtesy of SKATEYOGI
School Break Camps in NYC: Winter and Spring Break Camps to Keep Kids Busy on Days Off

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Set a course for summer adventure at the top sleepaway camps in the Northeast! Photo courtesy of Camp Runoia
Best Sleepaway Summer Camps in the Northeast
If sleepaway camp is on your kid's summer wish list, it's time to book.
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Registration is now open for the reasonably priced summer camps at YMCA locations in NYC.
Free and Cheap Summer Camps in NYC for Kids
These all-ages summer camp programs won't break the bank.
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SKATEYOGI camps are designed for students ages 5-14 of all skill levels. Photo courtesy of SKATEYOGI
School Break Camps in NYC: Winter and Spring Break Camps to Keep Kids Busy on Days Off
From arts to cooking and sports to sewing, we've got winter and spring break covered.
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Visit our NYC experience for a surprise photo moment with iconic WICKED displays
Don't Miss CAMPTOPIA, Our Amazing Indoor Festival with Camps
Register today for this action-packed summer camp fair and come play with us.
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Tennis is just one thing kids love about Advantage Summer Day Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
Best Summer Camps in NYC with Weekly Enrollment
These summer camps offer plenty of choices with one-week options.
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