New York City Area Summer Day Camps With Availability (and Discounts)
You've all heard the hype: in NYC you have to sign your kid up for summer camp at the beginning of the year or you'll never get a spot. Well, honestly, for some camps that really is true. Popular, small programs like the Museum of Natural History Summer Camps or Fieldston Day Camp almost completely fill up from returning campers and members who get first priority, so to get a spot at these types of kids camps you have to really be on the ball.
But, if you haven't given a thought to your summer plans there's no need to panic. There are many, many camps that still have spots. Larger camps like 92nd St Y, Chelsea Piers and Oasis can most likely make a spot for a kid up until the last minute. And, many of the specialized weekly camps will have a week here or there that won't fill up. A little leg work can find a child a spot at a great camp even this late in the year.
If you've been too busy to sign your child up for camp by now, the last thing you need is to spend your time calling around to camps looking for a summer program that had room for your child now. So, we've done the leg-work for you. We've called around and found 30 great camps that have spots and listed the sessions available at each of them. We've even listed some special deals for you. Slacker Moms Unite!
To find more information about these and many other New York City area summer day and sleepaway camps, make sure to see our 2009 Summer Camp Guide.
The Mommy Poppins Slacker Mom Camp Guide
The below list includes cuty day camps, country day camps, and overnight camps that still had availability as of this writing. Please click on the links or call the camps for further information:
NYC Day Camps
Oasis Day Camp: Has spots available in all groups. Special Deals: SAVE 50% on weeks 7 & 8. Bring a Buddy to Camp and SAVE $20 per week of the friend. Contact: info@oasischildren.com 718 596 4900
JCC in Manhattan: Session C, July 20-Aug 14 for 5 and 6 year olds. Contact: Genna Singer 646.505.4430 gsinger@jccnyc.org
Lycee Francais de New York Summer Camp: Has space available in all levels. Contact: Amy Zuflacht 212-439-3825 or at azuflacht@lfny.org
NY Kids Club: June 1st -August 30th Special Deal: $50 off any 2 weeks for Mommy Poppins readers Contact: 212 721 4400
74th St. Magic Summer Days Camp: There are a few spots still available in the 2.5- 6 year age group. Minimum of 2 week sign up. Contact: Julie@74magic.com
Chelsea Piers: Space still available in all sessions. Register before June 2nd to receive early bird pricing. Contact: 212.336.6846, camps@chelseapiers.com
Camp Broadway: July 13 - 17, Aug 3 - 7 Contact: 212-575-2929
Physique Swimming June 29 - August 7 Special Deal: $20 off from each week if you sign up through Mommy Poppins with code MP20off Contact: (212) 725 - 0939, Info@PhysiqueSwimming.com
Fencers Club: 07/20 to 08/14/09 Special Deal: 10% off for registering before 5/30/09 Contact: info@fencerclub.com
Educational Alliance All sessions currently available. Contact: 646-395-4250 Sarah_Koo@edalliance.org
Asphalt Green Session A – 6/29-8/14 – Ages 4-13, Session B – 6/29-7/31 – Ages 4-13, Session C – 6/29-7/24 – Ages 4-13, Session D – 7/13-8/14 – Ages 4-13 Contact: 212.369.8890 ext. 2084, camps@asphaltgreen.org
ROBOFUN June 15 - September 3rd. Contact: maria@vemny.org
Champion Tennis Half day tennis & sports mini camp. Contact: info@championtennisclub.com
Day Jams July 27-31, Aug 3-7, Aug 10-14 Contact: info@dayjams.com, 800-295-5956
14th Street Y Programs available in camps for children aged 17 months-6th grade. Contact: Dana Federbush 212 780 0800 ext 240, dana_federbush@14streety.org
Claremont Prep Summer Camp Summer Camp (2-6 week sessions from June 22-July 31), Music Camps (June 22-26 or July 27-31), Cooking Academy (weeks of June 22, July 6, July 20, July 27) and Fine Arts Workshop (June 22-26). Special Deal: $100 off for Mommy Poppins readers. Write "MOMPOP" on application. Contact: slevin@claremontprep.org
Hola Playgroup in Spanish: Summer Camp 3-6 yrs Special Deal: Sign up for 6 weeks and take $100 off. Contact: info@holaplaygroup.com (917) 648-5006
Camp Appleseeds Summer Camp for 3 and 4 year olds. Sessions run from May 11th - August 28th Contact: Camp@appleseedsnyc.com 212 792 7590
Park Slope Day Camp June 29- September 3rd Special Deal: Save $50 with code PSDC7732 Contact: Phone (718) 788-PSDC (7732)
Suburban Day Camps
JCC at Pearl River: Session 1, June 25-July 17 and Session 2, July 20-Aug 14 Contact: Genna Singer 646.505.4430 gsinger@jccnyc.org
92nd Street Y Camp Programs: June 29-August 21 Special Deal: Bring a Buddy! Enroll a friend and get $100 back. Contact: call 212.415.5573
Blue Rill Day Camp openings for ages 3 -14 from NYC (transportation from Upper East and Upper West sides of Manhattan) Contact: 845-352-3521 or info@bluerilldaycamp.com
Corbin's Crusaders Day Camp Pre Camp June 15-26, June 29 - August 14. 3-day, 4-day, full weeks or full summer Special Deal: 5% off when you enroll for 1-3 weeks, 10% off for 4 weeks or more, put "mommypop" in the notes section. Contact: 212) 875-8174
Deer Mountain Day Camp Limited space available in all sessions. Contact: 845-354-2727, info@deermountaindaycamp.com
Woodmont Day Camp June 29th - August 20th, 2009 Contact: (845) 638-0700 info@woodmontdaycamp.com
Deerkill Day Camp June 29 - August 21 Contact: 845-354-1466, directors@deerkilldaycamp.com
Gate Hill Day Camp 4-8 week programs for campers 3-13 years. Also Special program in Arts & Sciences & Early Childhood. Special Deal: Mommy Poppins Readers receive $300-$500 off Spring Enrollment based on 4-8 week sessions Contact: 845.947.3223 info@gatehilldaycamp.com
Buckley Day Camp All sessions are available (6/29-8/21) Contact Donna or Denise 516 365 7760
Sleep-Away Camps
Bucks Rock Camp June 24-July 18, June 24-Aug. 15, July 19 - Aug. 15 Contact: 800-636-5218
French Woods Session 1, June 10-30 / Session 4 August 9-30 Contact: 845-887-5600, admin@frenchwoods.com
Check our our 2009 Summer Camp Guide for more information about NYC summer camps for kids.
Hi, I just have to say, your
Hi, I just have to say, your blog is so helpful for me. I'm originally from NYC but left Before Child (BC). My parents still have a condo there and we visit often. My mom has been doing a great job finding stuff for my son, but now I actually need some help or advice.
Since I live in Central America, my summer is backwards from you guys. And all these wonderful camps are not good for me. However, my question to you is:
We are planning on coming for our summer, October and November. Are there any programs for 5 year olds, that are full day? I know it's a ways away, however, I don't know if you would know something like that.
I so appreciate your help!
Thanks,
Marina K. Villatoro
Marina, I think it will be
Marina,
I think it will be difficult to find a full day program during our school year that would take your son for only a few months, but there probably would be some. I think you will need to wait until right before you come and then call around to preschools and see if any of them have a spot open. You could also join the parent's league and they provide the service of letting you know about empty spots in private schools and preschools. You can also look into schools that cater to International families. The Children's Workshop is one preschool like this (find it on our preschool page). Also the Lycee Francais and La Scuola di Italia are two others. Lastly preschool alternatives like New York Kids Club may have full day programs that you could sign up for for a few months. Good luck!
My daughter is in a private
My daughter is in a private lutheran school in Queens and they cater to a lot of international students. I had no problem enrolling her for nursery mid school year and they explained to me that some of their students are only there for a few months out of the year since parents have to travel or work in NYC only a few months and then work the remaining time abroad.
If interested in a school in the Rego Park section of Queens, I would recommend Our Saviour Lutheran School. They are great. They have half days, full days and extended days with early and late hours available. If not, I would probably recommend looking into private schools as they are more accomodating than public.
Good luck with your search.
Hi Gloria, Thanks so much
Hi Gloria, Thanks so much for your advice. I'll definitely look into it!
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