Best Summer Camps in NYC with Weekly Enrollment

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Tennis is just one thing kids love about Advantage Summer Day Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp

Families who need flexible summer camp plans are in luck: New York City is home to tons of summer day camps offering weekly enrollment. Whether travel plans mean you can't commit to a camp for the whole season or your kids have more than one passion to pursue, these local summer camps with weekly enrollment make it easy to create an enriching summer camp experience no matter your kids' interests or your family's schedule.

Our picks for top summer camps in NYC with weekly enrollment include summer camps in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. We've rounded up more than 20 summer day camps in NYC below, but you can always find more summer camps, including free and cheap summer camps, great sleepaway summer camps in the Northeast, and teen-friendly summer camps by bookmarking our New York City Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and borough.

30 Summer Day Trips from New Jersey for Families

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Take a hike or visit the nature center at Rancocas Nature Center. Photo by Lisa Warden

Whether you have major travel plans this summer or just need a summer day trip from New Jersey to mix up your routine, road trips rock. These 30 summer day trips from New Jersey minimize the drive time and maximize the fun for families.

Gather fresh fruit at a pick-your-own farm, go swimming at a lake, hit the Jersey Shore's beaches and boardwalks, visit an amusement park, or maybe try something new off the beaten path. So pack your day bag and get ready to hit the road to one of our favorite summer day trips from New Jersey.

Need more inspiration? Check out our Summer Fun Guide for NJ Kids for even more ideas for family fun.

Where to See Free Summer Fireworks in NYC

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The New York Philharmonic puts on a brilliant show with a sparkling grand finale in four of NYC's five boroughs. Photo courtesy of the Philharmonic

When it comes to summer fireworks shows in NYC, there's no denying Macy's 4th of July fireworks are the main event in New York City. But that's certainly not the only bang-up display in town this season. While some of the summer fireworks shows in NYC honor our nation's birthday, others just celebrate summer in the city and take place everywhere from ballparks to city parks.

Read on for all the free summer fireworks shows in New York City this season and find more fun things to do in our Ultimate NYC Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

Catch a Long Island Ducks Game with the Kids: What Makes this Ballpark a Winner for Families

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QuackerJack brings tons of fun and entertainment to the crowd at a Long Island Ducks game.

A Long Island Ducks baseball game is a home run experience for the whole family. The minor league Long Island Ducks play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, where my kids were thrilled to attend their first-ever baseball game. 

The Ducks game delivers a memorable day or night of baseball magic and interactive activities for the little ones. Parents love the family time and stadium pricing that won't break the bank. 

Read on for all the family-friendly Long Island Ducks game details to plan an outing, which earns a spot on our list of Long Island’s top attractions to visit with kids.

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