The Parsons Pre-College Academy provides diverse classes and certificate options for students in grades 3 through 12. High school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates can work directly with leading faculty and develop their skills and portfolio. A wide selection of courses is offered on subjects including animation, fashion, graphic design, interior design, drawing, painting, cartooning, photography, and portfolio development. 

The Mannes Prep Summer Chamber Intensive is perfect for young musicians searching for a uniquely personalized musical experience within a nurturing community. Students are grouped into chamber ensembles for the week and participate in daily chamber coachings, sight-reading classes, master classes and workshops, and jam sessions with members of Mannes Prep’s outstanding and inspiring faculty. The week culminates in a student performance open to family, friends, and the public.

Play Club believes in the power of play to teach, grow, and bring people together. At summer camp, your children will engage in what what Play Club calls deep play: they will be using their whole selves to engage fully in creative, imaginative, and meaningful child-led experiences. Younger children and older children will work together to create and explore, strengthening social and emotional intelligence through play. This camp is the perfect antidote to structured lessons, classes, product-based experiences, and over-scheduling that often takes over the life of the modern young child. At summer camp, Play Club strives to create an oasis where children can get down to the serious (and fun!) business of simply being children. 

There are two programs available: A July camp in Cooper Park in Williamsburg and an August camp in and around McGolrick Park in Greenpoint. Pick your weeks and come play!

Generation Color offers an annual Kids Summer Basketball League for ages 5-8 and 8-10. Kids play (regardless of skill level) in a real game setting with a scoreboard, referees, lowered rims, jerseys, and a coach. Games are played once a week, continuously building upon team work, bonding with other players, and developing social skills as well as understanding good sportsmanship. Surprisingly, kids pick up the fundamental rules and the game of basketball very quickly. Don't miss this great summer opportunity!

Keep rocking into the summer! Gowanus Music Club camps—led by Josh Margolis (executive director), Tracy Bonham (Grammy-nominated artist), Sara Landeau (the Julie Ruin), and John Wlaysewski (Late Cambrian)—are a great way to keep your skills sharp and explore all aspects of being a gigging and recording musician. Days run from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Battalion Studios in Gowanus (adjacent to Whole Foods). After a quick meet and greet on Monday, you'll immediately start getting gig-ready for a performance for your friends and family the following Friday. You will also be recording at The Bridge Studio midweek with renowned engineer/producer Amon. Performances are held at the legendary Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 in the East Village, NYC. Two 5-day rock camp sessions are available; please visit the website for a schedule. Ages 8-17 are welcome.

Calling all budding fashionistas ages 9 to 12! Make hip clothes, accessories, plushies, and plenty more. You will learn how to use a sewing machine, how to make beautiful fashion design boards, and all about sustainable fashion. All materials are supplied, and classes are limited to 8 kids with a 4-to-1 student-teacher ratio so that everyone gets the thoughtful attention they need.

Sign up for MAKE IT! Studio's camp and build self-confidence through learning how to engineer and sew your own designs—a skill you will have fun learning and cherish always.

Visit the website for more information, and follow MAKE IT! Studio on Instagram (@MakeItKidsStudio). If you have any questions, please write to info@MakeItStudio.com.

The mission of America's Soccer Camps is to create a fun camp environment with entertaining, interactive drills and games. This translates into players enjoying themselves, which in turn makes them want to play more. By creating a healthy and fun learning atmosphere, player development is inherent.

Camp focuses on providing a safe and instructional environment that fosters a true appreciation and love of soccer. The coaches are passionate about soccer and bring with them experience as both professional soccer players and coaches at the club and collegiate level.

Join America's Soccer Camp for a week of soccer fun! There are two convenient locations: Connecticut Sportsplex in North Branford, CT; and Wide World of Indoor Sports in Montville, CT. Please visit the website for more information and a schedule.

Imagine Works Youth Theatre believes that every child can follow their dreams. Through their affordable, individualized training, students learn at their own level, being challenged and inspired. It is a unique program in which students perform musicals and plays on a professional Off-Broadway stage for agents, managers and casting directors. Students learn the fundamental techniques to help them gain the confidence, enthusiasm and skills needed to become a great performer.

FALL MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES

In this 10 week class, students work on:

• basic acting techniques, including a monologue     
• basic vocal techniques and a solo       
• dance techniques and a group song/dance 

Everything culminates in a lively showcase for family and friends at the final class. There is both a Tuesday and Thursday class.​ ​

PRIVATE VOICE, ACTING & DANCE LESSONS

Imagine Works offers private lessons in all areas, including audition preparation and helping with the middle and high school, and college audition process.​

Please contact to set up a lesson.​