Unlock Your Child's Summer Adventure in NYC! π Why send your child to a summer camp in or around NYC? Because it's the ultimate opportunity for them to explore, grow, and create lasting memories! From trying new activities to making lifelong friends, summer camps offer a world of excitement and discovery.
Our 2025 Macaroni KID Lower Manhattan Summer Camp Guide is your ticket to finding the perfect camp for your child. With a diverse array of options listed alphabetically, there's something for every interest and age group. Whether it's sports, arts, STEM, or outdoor adventures, we've got you covered!
Don't miss out on the summer of a lifetime – start planning your child's adventure now!
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Camps are listed alphabetically. We will be updating this page periodically. Keep checking in!
Adventure & Outdoor Camps | General Day Camps |
Overnight Camps | STEAM & Educational Camps |
Sports Camps | Visual & Performing Arts Camps |
Play, create, and form lifelong friendships in theater camp at Atlantic Acting School! Each class has a focus that varies from musical theater to sketch, improv, scene study, film/TV, and more, and all are rooted in the Atlantic Technique.
76 Ninth Ave, Suite 313, New York, NY Read MoreBerkshire Lake Arts Camp provides top-tier dance, theater and visual arts instruction, plus all the magic of traditional camp for girls ages 7-15.
Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Read MoreWith 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
Read MoreTap into creativity and discover new passions this summer at Camp CinemaKidz, NYC’s hub for film, animation, and media arts for ages 5 to 15! With over 14 different week-long themes, your child is bound to have a fun-filled, creative summer - jam-packed with activities, as well as fun outdoor games and water sports
Multiple Locations, New York, NY Read MoreEvery summer, a magical experience takes place as old friends and new come together to form the Camp Hidden Meadows community in Bartow, WV. Hidden Meadows' four core values of Community, Confidence, Adventure and Respect create the perfect conditions for a summer filled with new friends and new adventures.
Bartow, West Virginia
Read MoreCamp Léman provides children ages 3 - rising 6th grade with a varied program including swimming in our heated indoor pool, outdoor time on our rooftop playground, sports in our gymnasium, and exciting specialty activities such as cooking, chess, STEM, martial arts, and much more. Our outstanding, experienced team of dedicated staff and flexible weekly enrollment make Camp Léman Lower Manhattan's best summer camp!
41 Broad Street, New York, NY Read MoreWith nearly 200 acres in the cool Allegheny Mountains near the border of Virginia and West Virginia, Camp Twin Creeks welcomes your camper to join its lifelong community of summer campers.
From arts and sports to water and adventure, Camp Twin Creeks is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives and independence grows! By unplugging from technology and the distractions of everyday life, campers are able to connect with new friends and mentors, try new things, and develop confidence and independence.
Read MoreUnlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreEcho Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay offers a unique free-choice program where children chart their own adventure, and every day brings new possibilities. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Chesapeake Bay, campers master favorites like sailing and water skiing and build essential life skills while being guided by exceptional counselors who truly understand today's youth.
Here, campers experience the kind of summer they will remember – one filled with starlit campfires, rustic living, and genuine human connections away from screens and social media. Our century-old tradition of outdoor living creates the perfect environment for kids to develop independence, resilience, and lifelong friendships. Worton, Maryland Read MoreWidely recognized across the Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp, Falcon is an excellent opportunity for young people to gain a strong camping experience---and have a great time!
Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented mature staff, and a wide variety of activities. Our 1:4 staff/camper ratio enables us to give each Falcon camper the individual attention necessary to ensure a summer of fun and learning. Falcon counselors average five years of “Falcon experience” as campers and staff. Falcon is accredited by the American Camp Association under a set of over 300 standards emphasizing health, safety, and program quality.
Carrollton, Ohio
Read MoreThe OVAL, a day camp nestled in the South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood, offers a touch of wilderness in Essex County. Surrounded by lush forests, rustic cabins, and an expansive field, The OVAL provides Girl Scouts with a blend of adventure, learning, and fun. Campers entering kindergarten through 10th grade explore activities like hiking, archery, and outdoor skills while building confidence, leadership, and friendships. With progressive programming that caters to all skill levels, The OVAL ensures every camper grows at their own pace. Led by dedicated staff rooted in Girl Scout values, this camp creates transformative summer experiences.
Maplewood, New Jersey
Read MoreCamp Hoover has been creating life-changing experiences since 1953. Nestled within 340 acres of forests, hills, and a tranquil lakefront in Middleville, it offers campers in first through 12th grade opportunities to embrace independence, build friendships, and connect with nature. Campers enjoy activities like horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, and STEM programs, fostering growth and discovery in a supportive environment. Whether developing new skills or conquering fears, every moment at Camp Hoover reflects Girl Scout values, inspiring confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories. It’s a place where campers expand their horizons and experience the transformative power of the outdoors.
Middleville, New Jersey
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Read MoreMovement Summer Camps offer kids an action-packed adventure with rock climbing, fun games, and skill-building activities. Led by expert coaches, kids gain confidence, make friends, and have a blast! Our action-packed camps offer challenges designed to keep kids of all ages and skill levels active, entertained, and learning while school is out. Led by our experienced and enthusiastic coaches, campers will explore the exciting world of climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
Each day, kids will participate in fun activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence-building. Campers will develop physical and mental strength while creating lasting memories and friendships. No prior climbing experience is needed—our camps are designed to welcome beginners and seasoned young climbers.
Parents love Movement Summer Camps for the personal growth they see in their kids, from improved climbing skills to enhanced responsibility, resilience, and cooperation. Kids rave about the fun they have, the cool new friends they meet, and the excitement of conquering new heights. With limited spaces available, don’t miss the chance to give your child a summer full of adventure, fun, and learning. Find a Movement Gym near you and secure your spot today!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreMake this your Child’s Best Summer! “Operation Optimist” is the coolest summer camp in the city. Kids get outdoors into the fresh air and sunshine. They learn new skills and develop self-confidence. Operation Optimist is run by the NY Harbor Sailing Foundation and was started in 2007.
Jersey City, NJ Read MoreOpen Squash's Junior Squash Summer Camps is a nonprofit organization hosting and running summer camps for the sport of squash at two locations (Bryant Park and FiDi). Available to players of all skill levels. As a nonprofit, financial aid is also offered on camps.
100 Pearl Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY Read MoreEight weeks of summer fun with lots of activities and language exposure in German and Spanish.
244 West 14th Street, New York, NY Read MoreSchool at Peridance is thrilled to offer a fun-filled and enriching summer dance experience for your child! Their one-week dance camps for young movers ages 3-8 yrs run from June 9th to August 29th, giving dancers the flexibility to join for just one week or up to 12 weeks. Whether your child is looking to dive deep into dance or explore new styles, we have something for everyone. Half-day and full-day options are available, along with early drop-off and late pick-up services to fit your schedule.
126 E 13 Street, New York, NY Read MoreGet ready for an action-packed summer filled with fun, friendships, and skill-building at Soccer Stars Summer Camps and Amazing Athletes Sport & STEAM Camps! Whether your child is passionate about soccer or looking to explore creativity through Sport & STEAM, we have something for every interest and skill level.
Multiple Locations, New York, NY Read MoreIf you have children, then you know planning for summer can be a challenge: Choosing a variety of activities. Planning around vacations and friends. Committing to weekly sessions 6 months in advance. But with Steve & Kate’s Camp, your entire summer could be solved!
Steve & Kate’s Camp, a San Francisco Bay Area staple since 1980, will be in 90+ locations around the country this summer!
Read MoreAs TADA! proudly celebrates 40 incredible years, we’re thrilled to present our most unforgettable summer yet—packed with new camp options and endless opportunities for musical theater fun!
Join us for our brand-new 4-week summer camps, where young performers will bring Seussical Jr. and Shrek The Musical Jr. to the stage, or jump into our popular Week-Long Musical Theater Summer Camps to create and perform original mini-musicals all summer long.
New York, NY Read MoreJoin the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
Read MoreFun Rules at Y Summer Camp! Registration is now open for all YMCA Summer Camps, at dozens of convenient locations throughout all five boroughs.
Multiple Locations
Read MoreDiscover the thrill of fencing this summer with Manhattan Fencing Center's exhilarating day camps!
This camp is a great opportunity for your child to learn new techniques, improve their coordination, and develop their overall fencing skills in a fun and engaging environment.
15 West 37th Street, 2nd Fl, New York, NY Read MoreWelcome to Macaroni KID Lower Manhattan! My name is Anu and I am a local mom of three awesome kids. When I am not filling our calendar with local events and activities, I am usually exploring our neighborhood and supporting small businesses.
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