New York City Summer Camp and Day Camp Guide 2013
Jan 31 2013
The good news is there are hundreds of great summer camps to choose from in New York City. The bad news is... there are hundreds of great summer camps to choose from. How on earth do you pick the right one for your child? The Mommy Poppins Summer Camp Guide is here to help. We've put together this page to help parents find the most enriching and suitable programs for their kids in or near New York City. You'll find preschool and toddler programs, one-week specialty day camps, commuter country day camps, sleepaway camps, and info on services and resources to help make finding and getting ready for camp easier.
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