New York City Summer Camp Fairs and Open Houses 2011

1/27/11 - By Anna Fader

A great way to get a feel for a camp is to visit it in person. Whether you're thinking about day camp here in NYC or in the country, or especially sleep away camp, there's no better way to check it out than to meet the people and see the facilities first-hand. Many camps will let you visit any time, but some have special open house dates where you can get a tour and maybe even try out some of the activities for yourself. We've collected a bunch of upcoming open house dates, but if you don't see the camp you're interested in listed here, just give them a call and ask when you can visit. And if you can't get out of the city just now, check out the Camp Fairs being held by New York Family starting this weekend, on Saturday in Manhattan, or in Brooklyn on Sunday.

Check out our Camp Guide for more ideas on cool summer camps around NYC.

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Camp Fairs:

Camp Fairs are being held at these locations:
Downtown:
Saturday, Jan 29
Friends of Seminary School
222 E 16th St
12-3pm

Park Slope:
Sunday, Jan 30
The Grand Prospect Hall
263 Prospect Ave
12-3pm

Morningside Heights:
Saturday, Feb 5
The Bank Street School
610 West 112th St
12-3pm



Camp Open Houses:

Spring Lake Day Camp
Ringwood, NJ
michelle@springlakedaycamp.com
973-831-9000
Families are invited to our beatiful facility in Ringwood, New Jersey. We are located just 25 miles from the GWB. Please call our office to RSVP.

Open House Dates:
Saturday and Sunday February 12th and 13th
Saturday, March 5th
Time: 11am-1pm




Camp TImber Tops

Greeley, PA
david@timbertops.com
732-446-6239
Please join us to meet our Directors as well as other local current and future camp families. Future campers will have the opportunity to learn more about 3 award winning overnight camps, as well as use the Climbing and Gymnastics facilities at Chelsea Piers. For more info or to RSVP: david@timbertops.com, 732-446-6239

Field House at Chelsea Piers, NY,
This Sunday January 30th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm



Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp

Upper East Side
camps@asphaltgreen.org
212-369-8890 ext 2084

Stop by to discover the fun that awaits your camper this summer at Asphalt Green. No reservations are necessary. Everyone is welcome. Information sessions for Pee Wee and Junior Camps will be held at 11:00am and 11:45am. An information session for Senior Camp will be held at 12:30pm.

Asphalt Green Murphy Center
555 East 90th Street, New York, NY 10128
Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 11:00am – 1:00pm



92Y Camp Yomi

Pearl River, NY
camps@92Y.org
212.415.5573

Stay tuned for our Spring Festival at 92Y Camp Yomi in Rockland County. Tentative date is Sunday, March 26. Check our website or give us a call at 212.415.5573 for final date confirmation.

We will also be at the Manhattan Media Camp Fairs on Sunday, January 29 and Sunday, February 5.



Usdan Center for the Arts

Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY
info@usdan.com  
631-643-7900

420 Phillips Hill Road, New City, NY 10956
Saturday, February 12th, 2011 from 11:00AM - 3:00PM
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798

Please RSVP to Openhouse@usdan.com or call 631-643-7900.
You may visit us anytime between 11am and 2pm. You may walk the grounds, visit with staff, and plan your child's program for next summer. Travel directions can be found on our website.

Wednesday February 23rd
Sunday March 27th
Wednesday April 20th
Sunday May 15th



Deerkill Day Camp

Suffern, NY
directors@deerkilldaycamp.com
845-354-1466
All open houses at Deerkill Day Camp 54 Wilder Road, Suffern, NY
Our personal tours are limited to 6 families at a time and are led by our Camp Directors. Families must RSVP to directors@deerkilldaycamp.com or 845-354-1466 to reserve a spot. Tours are roughly an hour long and include a visit to our animal friends who love when children come to say hello.

Open House Dates and Times:
Sunday February 6th, 10 AM and 1:30 PM
Sunday February 13th, 10 AM
Monday February 21st, 10 AM (President's Day)
Sunday March 6th, 10 AM
Saturday March 12th, 10 AM
Sunday March 20th, 10 AM



The Nature Place Day Camp

Chestnut Ridge, NY
thenatureplace@aol.com
845-356-6477
Call or email to RSVP, or just show up!
There is a public program before each Open House:
Sunday, January 30. 11am-noon. Outragehisss Pets.
Sunday, February 13. 11am-noon. Winter Tales with Chuck Stead.
Sunday, March 6. 10am-noon. Maple Sugaring.
Sunday, March 20. 10:30am-noon. Spring Nature Walk.

All Open Houses occur at Green Meadow Waldorf School, 307 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge NY 10977, between the hours of 1-4pm.

Upcoming Open House Dates:
Sunday, January 30
Sunday, February 13
Sunday, March 6
Sunday, March 20



Frost Valley YMCA

Claryville, NY
info@frostvalley.org
845-985-2291
RSVP to Dan Weir, Camp Director at dweir@frostvalley.org
Come to Frost Valley and see for yourself why all the kids love us! We'll be giving tours, demos and available for questions! Our camp is located on 6,000 gorgeous acres in the "forever wild" Catskill Mountains of New York. We can't wait to welcome you to our camp!

Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp Open Houses
Feb 27, March 13 and April 10
Located at 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725



Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp

New Milford, CT
info@bucksrockcamp.com
800-636-5218
Please RSVP by emailing info@bucksrockcamp.com or calling 800-636-5218.
There will be tours of the camp's facilities and studios and it is a great opportunity to learn more about Buck's Rock's unique freedom of choice program for teens. Refreshments and a glass blowing demonstration will be on site.

An Open House will take place at Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp - 59 Buck's Rock Rd., New Milford, CT 06776 - Saturday, May 21 from 1:00pm - 4:00 pm (Rain date Sunday, May 22).



Future Stars

Purchase, NY
dana@fscamps.com
914-273-8500
You do not need to sign up for this event, you can show up at anytime between the hours of 10am-2pm. We will have some of our camp directors there who can provide you with information about our camp programs along with any specific questions you may have.

We will be having an Open House at Purchase College on Sunday, February 6, from 10-2pm.



Mamita's Day at Ballet Hispanico

Ballet Hispanico
info@ballethispanico.org
212.362.6710
Join us for a fun filled afternoon at our 5th Annual Mamita's Day Open House at Ballet Hispanico. Featuring lots of kid-friendly activities like arts and crafts, mommy and me dance classes, and performances by the School of Dance and Company. Moms (and Dads) can kick off their shoes and groove in a special Salsa taught by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro.

Mamita's Day at Ballet Hispanico
167 West 89th Street
New York, NY 10024
Saturday, May 7, 2011
10AM - 2PM



Buckley Country Day Camp

Roslyn (North Hills), NY
buckleycamp@buckleycamp.com
516-365-7760
We invite you to visit our extensive 25-acre, air-conditioned facility that runs rain or shine and is the perfect country setting for learning and fun. You’ll be impressed by the wide array of activities we offer and our 4-pool complex, which allows us to guarantee skill development for all swimming levels. Please join us at our next open house to see for yourself how special Buckley Camp is.

Buckley Country Day Camp, 2 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn (North Hills), NY 11576. Open House Dates: Saturday, February 12, March 5, March 26, April 9, and May 21. All Open Houses are from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. RSVP not required...all welcome!



Gate Hill Day Camp

Stony Point, NY
info@gatehilldaycamp.com
845-947-3223
Winter Open House: A day of family fun with arts & crafts to take home; exciting camp sports & games for kids of all ages; and lunch and refreshments. Have your questions answered by our Directors and take a private family tour of our magnificent 33 acre facility. Call us (845) 947 3223 or e-mail today to RSVP

Spring Fling: A day of family fun with arts & crafts to take home; exciting camp sports & games for kids of all ages; and lunch and refreshments. Have your questions answered by our Directors and take a private family tour of our magnificent 33 acre facility. Call us (845) 947 3223 or e-mail today to RSVP

Camp Saturday: Come spend a preview day at GHDC. Run on our fields. Splash in our pools. Get colorful at art. Plus enjoy a BBQ camp lunch and an ice cream truck for snack. Please RSVP by calling 845-947-3223 or emailing info@gatehilldaycamp.com

Tour Weekends: Our Directors will be available for private tours of camp. Please call (845) 947-3223 to set up an appointment.

Winter Open House - Saturday 2/5 from 11am - 3pm at GHDC - Snow Date: Sunday, 2/6

Spring Fling - Saturday, 4/9 from 11am - 3pm at GHDC - Rain Date: Sunday, 4/10

Camp Saturday - Saturday 7/30 from 10am - 2pm at GHDC - Rain Date: Sunday, 7/31



Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Brooklyn, New York
camps@aviatorsports.com
Contact Jason for more info: camps@aviatorsports.com or 718-758-7510
Save 10% on your Summer Package!
(Must deposit at event for savings.)
-Camp Q&A with the Director.
-Tour the Facility.
-Learn about our exciting programs.

Tour Weekends: Saturday 2/26 and Saturday 3/26 December 10th to June 18th
Every Saturday 12pm – 4pm (Presentations start every 30 minutes)
Sun., January 16th 12pm – 4pm (Presentations start every 30 minutes)
Sun., February 6th 12pm – 4pm (Presentations start every 30 minutes)
Sun., March 13th 12pm – 4pm (Presentations start every 30 minutes)
Sun., April 10th 12pm – 4pm (Presentations start every 30 minutes)
Sun., May 15th 12pm – 4pm (Presentations start every 30 minutes)
Sun., June 12th 12pm – 4pm (Presentations start every 30 minutes)



The Park Slope Day Camp

Bay Ridge, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace
camp@parkslopedaycamp.com
718-788-PSDC (7732)
Presentations by Director, Artistic Director of Cirque D'Ete, and Athletic Director of Sports Academy. Meet our administration and representatives of our supervisory staff. Children are welcome to join our staff in the game room. It is not necessary to RSVP.

Open House: 339 8 Street, just below Sixth Avenue - presentations begin at 1:00pm & 2:30pm. Saturdays, February 19, March 12, March 26, April 2, April 16, May 7, May 21



Super Soccer Stars

locations throughout NYC, NJ, Westchester, & the Hamptons
info@supersoccerstars.com
212-877-7171
Super Soccer Stars, NYC’s most popular soccer development program for ages 2 & up, is coming to Stuy Town! Weekly classes will begin in the Spring and Flexible Summer Drop-in classes will begin in June and run all summer long. Join us on Feb 10th from 4-6 pm to meet the coaches and find out more about these exciting new class offerings. No need to RSVP - just show up!

Super Soccer Stars Spring-Summer Showcase
Stuyvesant Town
Oval Kids Playroom
February 10th, 4-6 pm




Park Explorers Summer Day Camp

Park Slope, Brooklyn
parkexplorers@yahoo.com
718-788-3620
Come drop in for a quick view, or stay for our presentation. Doors open at 10:30AM. See photos of years past and hear about all the planned activities and trips for this coming summer. Meet staff, see our base, and bring all your questions, ideas, and concerns.

Presentations at 11:00 am &1:00 pm
Basement of St. Saviour Church
8th Avenue & 6th Street
Park Slope Brooklyn, NY 11215
(7th Avenue Station - F Train)

Saturday, February 19th
Saturday, March 12th, Saturday,
April 16th Saturday,
May 14th, (Presentation 11 AM only)



New Country Day Camp

Brooklyn & Manhattan
newcountry@14streety.org
646-395-4355
Please RSVP to Newcountry@14streety.org
The February open house will be an information session in the 14th Street Y which is New Country Day Camp's home base. The April, May and June dates are camp tour dates on the outdoor campsite.

February 10th at 6pm at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003

April 10th at the New Country Day Camp Campground on Staten Island. 1131 Manor Road, Staten Island. (please RSVP for open tour times)

May 15th at the New Country Day Camp Campground on Staten Island. 1131 Manor Road, Staten Island. (please RSVP for open tour times)

June 6th at the New Country Day Camp Campground on Staten Island. 1131 Manor Road, Staten Island. (please RSVP for open tour times)




Columbus Pre-school and Gym

600 Columbus Ave (89th St), UWS
columbuspreschool@yahoo.com
Please RSVP by 2/23 for 2/26 and 2/27 open houses, and by 2/25 for 3/1 and 3/3 open houses.
RSVP by calling 212-721-0090 or emailing columbuspreschool@yahoo.com

-Tour of facilities
-General info about camp curriculum
-A chance to meet some of the camp staff

Sat, 2/26 and Sun 2/27- 12:00pm-3:00pm
Tues, 3/1 and Thurs, 3/3- 6:30pm-7:30pm



Downtown Day Camps

Tribeca
jo@downtowncommunitycenter.org
212-766-1104 ext.250
RSVP requested, but not required.
212-766-1104 Ext 250
jo@downtowncommunitycenter.org

Dates:
February 7th, March 8th and April 5th.
Location:
Downtown Community Center
120 Warren Street
New York, NY, 10007
Time:
6:00 pm



Empire Childrens Programs

Upper East Side and Lower East Side
ktrotman@empirecamp.com
877-404-3674
Please RSVP with Kinya Trotman 917.327.5280
Bring your campers to meet the staff and take tours of our facilities.

Thursday, February 10th at 5:30 pm Ella Baker School, 317 East 67th Street
Tuesday, February 22nd at 5:00 pm Earth School, 600 East 6th Street



Mount Tom Day Camp

New Rochelle, NY
erin@mounttomdaycamp.com
914-636-8130
Call 914-636-8130 to schedule a tour with one of our directors
Tours available February 5th and 6th.




Blue Rill Day Camp

Airmont, NY
info@bluerilldaycamp.com
845-352-3521
Join us for our Rilly Fun Day in NYC. Lots of fun and games for kids, while parents can meet the directors and learn what Blue Rill Day Camp is all about! Stop by our Open House any time, and/or RSVP to nancy@bluerilldaycamp.com.

Sunday, January 30th in NYC!
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
New York Sports Club Annex Studio
1470 1st Avenue (between 76th & 77th)
New York, NY



Chelsea Piers

Chelsea, Manhattan
camps@chelseapiers.com
212.336.6846
If you’re looking for the most comprehensive summer camp in NYC with world-class athletic facilities, look no further than Chelsea Piers. Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camps provide the ultimate summer camp experience.

Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
Pier 61
23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
February 26, 2011
11am to 2pm

The Field House at Chelsea Piers
Between Piers 61 & 62
23rd St. & Hudson River Park
New York, NY 10011
April 2, 2011
11am to 2pm