Unlock Your Child's Summer Adventure in NYC! 🌞 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 Jeanne d'Arc is an all-girls sleepaway camp that has been building strong girls since 1922 through faith, endurance, courage and confidence.
Nestled in the picturesque beauty of the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York, Camp Jeanne d’Arc offers a perfect blend of tradition, adventure, personal growth, and downtime. With over 100 years of history and tradition, Camp Jeanne d’Arc brings together the magic of sleepaway camp with the timeless values of Jeanne d ‘Arc (Joan of Arc): faith, endurance, courage, and confidence.
Merrill, New York
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
Read MoreModel United Nations Institute Summer Camp - Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance your public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends!
Multiple Locations
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.
25 W 39th Street 5th Floor, New York, NY Read MoreWelcome to Macaroni KID Upper West Side! 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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