Summer Camps in NYC 2027Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island & Sleepaway

Ages

6–13

Cost

$500 for 7-week regular day; $575 with extended day (8 AM–6 PM)

Dates

July 6 – August 21 (7 weeks)

Hours

9:00 AM–5:00 PM (extended day 8:00 AM–6:00 PM)

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Online lottery via NYC Parks in March

• Wed, Mar 10 at 10 AM: NYC Parks Summer Day Camp lottery opens

Who

NYC residents (registration by lottery)

Help

Lottery admission through NYC Parks Recreation Centers

Runs at recreation centers and parks across all five boroughs with outdoor games, STEAM workshops, field trips, and swim time.

Ages

5–14 (Grades K–8)

Cost

Free ($0)

Dates

July 2 – August 14 (6–7 weeks)

Hours

8:00 AM–6:00 PM

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MySchools application portal opens in March

• Thu, Mar 4 at 9 AM: Summer Rising application portal opens on MySchools

Who

Students living in NYC entering grades K–8

Help

Free for all NYC students in grades K–8

Free full-day program combining morning NYC Public Schools learning with afternoon DYCD community-based camp activities, breakfast, and lunch.

Ages

4–16

Cost

$690–$1,050 per 2-week session ($345–$525/week)

Dates

June 29 – August 21 (four 2-week sessions)

Hours

8:30 AM–4:30 PM (extended care 8:00 AM–6:00 PM)

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Early bird registration opens January

• Sat, Jan 16 at 9 AM: YMCA early-bird registration & Open House kickoff

Help

Financial assistance available at all 20+ NYC YMCA branches

Includes instructional swim at YMCA indoor pools, daily outdoor play, and specialty tracks in sports, dance, and science across all five boroughs.

Ages

4–15

Cost

$1,075–$1,250/week (multi-week discounts)

Dates

June 29 – August 21 (4 to 8 weeks)

Hours

8:45 AM–4:00 PM (door-to-door bus service available)

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Open enrollment online

• Sun, Jan 24 at 11 AM: Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp Open House

Help

Need-based camp scholarships available

Olympic-size pool swim instruction every day, turf field sports, gaga, air-conditioned gyms, and lunch included at 90th St & East River or Battery Park City.

Ages

3–14

Cost

$1,150–$1,375/week

Dates

June 29 – August 14 (2 to 7 weeks)

Hours

8:00 AM–5:00 PM (includes bus from Manhattan pickups)

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Open enrollment via 92NY

• Sun, Feb 7 at 10:30 AM: 92NY Camp Yomi Family Info Session

Help

Financial aid available upon application

Manhattan pickup locations travel daily to 92NY's wooded Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, plus in-building preschool and arts camps at 1395 Lexington Ave.

Ages

3–12

Cost

$980–$1,390/week

Dates

June 29 – August 21 (2 to 8 weeks)

Hours

8:30 AM–4:30 PM

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Open registration online

• January 2027: JCC Manhattan Virtual & In-Person Camp Tour

Help

Financial assistance available through JCC Manhattan

Offers both in-city Day Camps @ the JCC (334 Amsterdam Ave with indoor pools and rooftop playground) and country-style Camp Settoga with Manhattan busing.

Ages

6–11 (Grades 1–5)

Cost

$695/week ($650 for museum members)

Dates

July 6 – August 14 (1-week themed camps)

Hours

9:00 AM–4:00 PM

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Member presale in February; public registration in February

• Thu, Feb 18 at 10 AM: AMNH Adventures in Science summer registration opens

Help

Tuition assistance scholarships offered

Campers explore AMNH halls, laboratories, and the Gilder Center with museum educators and scientists.

Ages

3–6

Cost

$750–$950/week

Dates

June 22 – August 28 (weekly registration)

Hours

9:00 AM–1:00 PM or 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

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Online registration open

• February 2027: CMOM Summer Camp registration opens

Gentle museum-based camp for preschoolers and rising kindergartners inside CMOM at 212 W 83rd St.

Ages

4–16

Cost

$825–$1,095/week

Dates

June 15 – September 4 (weekly enrollment)

Hours

8:45 AM–3:45 PM (aftercare until 5:30 PM)

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Week-by-week online registration

• Mon, Feb 1 at 9 AM: Chelsea Piers early-bird camp discount deadline

Full-day specialized sports and gymnastics camps at the Hudson River Fieldhouse (Pier 62) and Chelsea Piers Brooklyn.

Ages

4–12

Cost

$134/day or $3,780 full-summer pass (unused days automatically refunded)

Dates

June 22 – August 21 (choose any days)

Hours

8:00 AM–6:00 PM (drop-off and pick-up anytime)

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Open online registration; automatic refunds for unused days

• Wed, Jan 20 at 9 AM: Steve & Kate's Camp 2027 day-pass & summer-pass sales open

Flexible drop-in model across Manhattan and Brooklyn where kids choose their own activities each hour, with lunch, snacks, and 8 AM–6 PM hours included.

Ages

6–13 (Grades 1–8)

Cost

$650/week ($595 for BBG members)

Dates

July 6 – August 21 (1- and 2-week sessions)

Hours

9:00 AM–3:30 PM

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Member registration opens late January; general public in February

• Wed, Feb 3 at 10 AM: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Summer Camp registration opens

Help

Need-based scholarships available

Campers plant, harvest, and explore 52 acres of gardens and the Children's Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Ages

4–11 (Pre-K–Grade 5)

Cost

$675–$750/week

Dates

June 29 – August 21 (weekly sessions)

Hours

8:30 AM–4:00 PM (extended care until 5:30 PM)

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Online registration open

• Thu, Jan 28 at 6:30 PM: Trail Blazers Day & Overnight Camp Virtual Info Night

Help

Tiered pricing and generous financial aid scholarships

Screen-free outdoor day camp based in Prospect Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Riverside Park, operated by a 135+ year-old NYC youth outdoor nonprofit.

Ages

2–10

Cost

$650–$750/week

Dates

June 22 – August 28 (weekly themed camps)

Hours

8:30 AM–3:30 PM (extended day until 5:30 PM)

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Online registration by week

• January 2027: Carmelo the Science Fellow summer themes posted

Four experiments a day with live reptiles, insects, chemistry, and STEM projects in Cobble Hill (300 Atlantic Ave) and Park Slope.

Ages

5–13 (Grades K–8)

Cost

$600–$650/week

Dates

July 6 – August 21 (weekly sessions)

Hours

9:00 AM–3:30 PM

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Registration opens in February via Wildlife Conservation Society

• Wed, Feb 10 at 10 AM: New York Aquarium Summer Camp registration opens

Behind-the-scenes animal encounters, touch tanks, and Coney Island beachfront marine science led by WCS educators.

Ages

5–14

Cost

$575–$650/week

Dates

July 6 – August 14 (2-week and weekly sessions)

Hours

9:00 AM–4:00 PM (extended care until 5:30 PM)

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Online registration via Brooklyn Music School

• February 2027: Early bird registration opens

Help

Need-based scholarships available

Historic community music school at 126 Saint Felix St right next to BAM in Fort Greene, culminating in live Friday stage performances.

Ages

5–12

Cost

$450–$500/week

Dates

July 6 – August 21 (weekly sessions)

Hours

9:00 AM–4:00 PM

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Online registration opens February

• Mon, Feb 15 at 9 AM: Queens Botanical Garden Summer Camp early bird opens

39 acres of gardens and children's farm plots in Flushing where campers harvest vegetables, study pollinators, and create botanical art.

Ages

6–12 (Grades 1–6)

Cost

$500–$550/week

Dates

July 6 – August 14 (weekly themes)

Hours

9:00 AM–3:00 PM (aftercare until 5:00 PM)

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Online registration via NYSCI

• February 2027: NYSCI Summer Camp registration opens

Hands-on STEM camp inside New York City's interactive science center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Ages

5–12

Cost

$425–$485/week

Dates

July 6 – August 21 (weekly sessions)

Hours

9:00 AM–3:00 PM

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Online registration opens February

• February 2027: APEC Summer Nature Camp registration opens

Explores 635 acres of forests, meadows, and salt marshes in Alley Pond Park with daily live animal ambassador encounters.

Ages

4–14 (Pre-K–Grade 8)

Cost

$675–$750/week ($610 for WCS members)

Dates

June 29 – August 21 (1-week sessions)

Hours

9:00 AM–3:30 PM (extended care until 5:00 PM)

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WCS member presale early February; general public mid-February

• Tue, Feb 9 at 10 AM: Bronx Zoo Summer Camp registration opens

Help

Limited camp scholarships available

Up-close animal visits, zookeeper chats, and exploration across 265 acres at the Bronx Zoo.

Ages

5–10

Cost

$575–$625/week

Dates

July 6 – August 14 (weekly sessions)

Hours

9:00 AM–3:30 PM

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Online registration via Wave Hill

• February 2027: Wave Hill Summer Camp registration opens

Help

Scholarships available for Bronx families

Outdoor nature and art camp overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades at Wave Hill's 28-acre public garden in Riverdale.

Ages

6–12

Cost

$375–$450/week

Dates

July 6 – August 21 (weekly sessions)

Hours

9:00 AM–4:00 PM

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Online registration opens February

• February 2027: Snug Harbor & SI Museum camp registration opens

Set across Snug Harbor's 83-acre cultural campus, wetlands, Heritage Farm, and the Staten Island Museum.

Ages

8–17

Cost

Free ($0 for eligible NYC children)

Dates

June 29 – August 21 (1.5- to 2-week sleepaway sessions)

Hours

Overnight sleepaway (10–14 day sessions)

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Online application opens February

• Thu, Feb 4 at 9 AM: Fresh Air Fund free sleepaway camp applications open

Who

New York City children ages 8–17 meeting income guidelines

Help

100% free for income-eligible NYC families, including round-trip bus from NYC

Six sleepaway camps on 2,000 acres in the Hudson Highlands (Fishkill, NY) with free transportation from pickup sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

Ages

7–16

Cost

$2,550–$2,950 per 2-week overnight session ($1,275–$1,475/week)

Dates

June 28 – August 21 (2-week sessions)

Hours

Overnight sleepaway (charter bus from NYC)

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Open registration online

• Sat, Jan 30 at 1 PM: Frost Valley YMCA Virtual NYC Family Info Session

Help

Tiered pricing and campership financial aid available

5,500 acres in the Catskill Mountains with direct charter bus transportation from Manhattan and Brooklyn.