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Top Tween and Teen Summer Camps in NYC

Dig up some bones at a Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Summer Camp. Photo courtesy WCS
Dig up some bones at a Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Summer Camp. Photo courtesy WCS
5/2/23 - By Diana Kim
NORY STEM+Sports Camp

At NORY, NYC's largest STEM+Sports Camp for ages 3-13, kids dive into super-sized woodworking, robotics, and coding projects! From building a life-size carnival to inventing a self-driving vehicle, aspiring changemakers enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime summer experience at 10+ convenient locations across NYC. LEARN MORE

Summer camp is a great way for tweens and teens to explore their interests, make new friends, and stay active during the summer. Whether they're interested in sports summer camps, film summer camps, theater summer camps, or STEAM summer camps, there are tons of summer camps in NYC for teens and tweens to find the right fit. 

We've rounded up the best summer camps in NYC for teens and tweens below, and you can find more summer camp options like the best free and cheap summer camps and the top sleepaway summer camps in the Northeast in our Guide to Summer Camps in NYC. You can also search our Camp Directory to find summer camps by age, interest, and neighborhood.

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SKATEYOGI welcomes anyone from absolute beginners to experienced skaters in a fun, creative environment. Photo courtesy of SKATEYOGI
SKATEYOGI welcomes anyone from absolute beginners to experienced skaters in a fun, creative environment. Photo courtesy of SKATEYOGI

Sports Summer Camps in NYC for Tweens and Teens

PingPod

Multiple locations
Ages 6-15
PingPod's summer camps, school break camps, and after-school programs introduce kids to table tennis with world-class instructors at top-quality facilities around the city. Starting at age 6, kids from beginners to experts can benefit from socializing and improving game skills. Ping pong is a lifelong sport and a rewarding skill that requires hand-eye coordination and good reflexes—which are easily transferable to other sports. READ MORE
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Camp Maritime

Coney Island, Brooklyn
Ages 7-16
Set sail for summer fun during Camp Maritime's summer camp program. Hands-on learning is the focus and lifelong sailors teach kids about local waterways and watersports while building confidence, self-discovery, and growth. A low camper-to-counselor ratio allows for plenty of 1-on-1 instruction. READ MORE

Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camp

Chelsea
Ages 3-17
Chelsea Piers features a variety of unique sports camps for kids, including gymnastics, ice skating/hockey, parkour, soccer, golf, and so much more. Half-day and full-day options, short weeks, aftercare, and more are offered. School break camps are also offered. READ MORE

The Cliffs Summer Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 6-14
The Cliffs climbing gyms offers summer camp at three of its locations. The Cliffs climbing camps are perfect for kids ages 6-14 who are looking for adventure. In addition to honing climbing skills, kids learn teamwork, build athletic skills, and most of all, have fun.  READ MORE

SKATEYOGI - Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 7-15
These small-group camps offer aspiring skateboarders ages 7-15 the chance to learn how to shred at three Brooklyn locations. Beginners can take advantage of complimentary rental gear as they learn the sport. A mini-camp is available for ages 5-7.   READ MORE

92nd Street Y Gymnastics and Dance Camps

Upper East Side
Ages 5-12
The 92nd Sreet Y offers a girls-only gymnastics camp for ages 5-12 and a boys parkour and sports adventure camp for the same age range. Kids from beginner to advanced are welcome in each program. Its gymnastics coaches are USA Gymnastics-certified. Beyond the gym, campers enjoy daily swim programs, enrichment programs, and even full-day field trips.  READ MORE
A Class Act summer camps are led by real-world professionals, giving talented teens a leg up when it comes to professional auditions. Photo courtesy of A Class Act
A Class Act summer camps are led by real-world professionals, giving talented teens a leg up when it comes to professional auditions. Photo courtesy of A Class Act

Arts, Theater, and Film Summer Camps in NYC

A Class Act NY - Camps

Midtown West
Ages 7-18
A Class Act offers in-studio musical theater, on-camera, voice-over, and dramatic arts programs taught by amazing Broadway veterans, Los Angeles casting directors, and television and film directors. READ MORE

CinemaKidz

Multiple Locations
Ages 5-15
Kids ages 5-15 learn the fundamentals of storytelling, cinematography, editing, costume design, and other media arts in a hands-on creative environment. Choose from four camp locations: Downtown Brooklyn, Queens, the Upper West Side, and Union Square. READ MORE

Center for Architecture Summer Camps

Greenwich Village
Ages 8-18
The Center for Architecture's summer camps cater to kids entering grades 3-12 and get them dreaming about the possibilities of design, form, and building. Past week-long programs have included building bridges, theater design, store design, fairytale architecture, and more. READ MORE

Kids 'N Comedy

Upper West Side
Ages 10-18
At Camp Kids ’N Comedy, children ages 10-18 learn all about improv, sketch comedy, and stand-up comedy. Each two-week camp session culminates in a graduation show live on stage at Gotham Comedy Club in NYC.  READ MORE

Riverdale Children's Theatre Summer Lights

Riverdale, the Bronx
Ages 8-15
At Riverdale's Summer Lights program, kids explore the magic of theater and participate in a fully staged production with professional production values. Campers receive training in acting, theater, and dance. Every child receives personalized, one-on-one, voice lessons. When they're not on stage, kids can enjoy traditional summer camp fun, and a field trip to a Broadway play is part of this summer-long program. READ MORE

Take Two Film Academy

Multiple Locations
Ages 7-15
Take Two Film Academy offers in-person and virtual filmmaking programs for kids 7-15 years old. Students study all aspects of filmmaking including screenwriting, storyboarding, acting, camera operation, animation, lighting, directing, special effects, and editing. READ MORE

STEAM Summer Camps for Tweens and Teens in NYC

Launch Math + Science Centers

Multiple Locations
Ages 5-12
From exploring the physics of bungee jumping to designing projects with Python, Launch's STEM-based summer camps give kids in grades K-7 the chance to build, create, and code. Daily camps mean students can complete their projects whether they participate in one day or a full week.  READ MORE

Tech Scholars at the New York Historical Society

Upper West Side
Ages 14-18
Learn to code in a supportive, all-girl environment with Tech Scholars at the New York Historical Society. Explore how women across the spectrum of race, class, and sexuality exercised power and effected change. Be a digital changemaker and create your own projects—including games, apps, and websites—to share powerful stories about women in history. READ MORE

Wildlife Conservation Society Summer Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 2-18
New York City's Wildlife Conservation Society parks host in-person summer camps covering a range of topics, including junior vet experiences, camps on exhibit design, and more. There's a camp session to fit every animal lover's interest. READ MORE

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