NYC Summer Camp Guide

Find a great summer camp in NYC for your kid with our guide to nature camps, STEM camps, dance camps, sports camps, day camps, sleepaway camps, and even FREE camps in New York, including Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.

We've got summer programs for kids in New York City cater for every age, skill level and interest. Find the summer camp that's perfect for your family in this guide to summer camps in NYC. 
 
Summer camps help kids develop social skills and have fun

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From coding and robotics to art and design, Snapology's diverse range of programs caters to every child’s interests. Photo courtesy of Snapology
STEM Summer Camps in NYC: Robots, Coding, and More Tech Fun
The Queens Zoo offers zoo summer camps for kids ranging in age from 18 months up to 13 years covering a variety of wild themes. Photo courtesy of WCS
Best Zoo and Museum Summer Camps in NYC
YMCA of the Bronx is but one of the NYC-based YMCA summer camps catering to kids from diverse backgrounds with varied interests. Photo by Da Ping Luo/courtesy of YMCA of Greater New York
Best YMCA Summer Camps Near New York City
With 70 sites throughout the five boroughs and a sleepaway camp upstate, the YMCA offers a wide variety of action-packed summer programs.
NYC Summer Day Camps with Swimming Programs
Swing into action with a golf summer camp at Chelsea Piers. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
Best Golf Summer Camps and Lessons for Kids in NYC
SKATEYOGI camps are designed for students ages 5-14 of all skill levels. Photo courtesy of SKATEYOGI
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The YMCA operates overnight Summer camps in several Midwestern locations. Photo courtesy of YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camp in Traverse City, Michigan.
Top Midwest Overnight Summer Camps for Kids and Teens
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High school girls (and non-binary kids) interested in computer science are encouraged to apply. Photo courtesy Girls Who Code
Free STEM Summer Camp from Girls Who Code Opens Registration 2025
This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is accepting applications.
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Family camps offer lots of outdoor adventures like canoeing, kayaking, and more. Photo courtesy of Camp Seymour on Puget Sound
Family Camps with Cabin Camping
Summer camp isn't just for kids. These camps welcome the whole family for cabin camping.
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Hoya Summer High School Sessions. Photo courtesy of Georgetown University
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From STEM classes to arts programs, help teens find out what they want in college.
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Kids can learn coding, video skills, and more during free Apple Camps at the Apple Store. Photo courtesy of Apple
Free Camps and Classes for Kids at a Store Near You
Fun kids' classes don't have to cost money!
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