
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 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 |
Sponsored Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Brooklyn Robot Foundry's Summer Circuits is the ultimate hands-on STEAM adventure where rising K-5th graders create, play, and have a blast! This electrifying, screen-free program blends creativity, crafts, games, and outdoor fun at multiple Manhattan locations.
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Sponsored Camp Fernwood
Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.
Camp Fernwood's 6.5 week, single-session program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.
Sponsored Camp Wood Haven
Discover a summer where confidence grows, friendships form fast, and every day feels like an adventure. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Camp Wood Haven is the kind of place where girls in grades 1-12 unplug from screens and plug into nature, creativity, and leadership in a way that feels exciting—not forced.
Imagine waking up in a tree house, Conestoga wagon, or Adirondack cabin to fresh air and birdsong, then spending the day exploring wooded trails, trying new outdoor skills, creating hands-on crafts, and laughing around camp with a supportive community. Camp Wood Haven overnight programs blend classic camp magic with purposeful growth, helping campers build independence, resilience, and teamwork while still having the time of their lives. Plus, Wood Haven is known for its top-quality equestrian programs!
Here, girls don’t just participate, they belong. With caring staff, age-appropriate activities, and an environment designed to build confidence, campers leave with more than memories. They leave with stronger voices, braver hearts, and friendships that last long after summer ends.
Ready to give her a summer she’ll never forget? Come to Camp Wood Haven - for all girls, not just Girl Scouts!
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Sponsored Creator Camp
Creator Camp offers creative technology summer programs where kids ages 5-13 transform from passive tech consumers into active creators. Through filmmaking, animation, YouTube content creation, and game design, we show kids that technology is a powerful tool for self-expression. Join us for a summer of digital discovery!
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Sponsored Improv Theater Comedy Camp
Beef up your child's acting chops at Comedy Camp with The Improv Theater!
A bit more sophisticated than a regular theater camp, your child will learn how to generate "quick on your feet" improvisational approaches to acting. The experiences gained have led some past participants to auditions and actual bookings!
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Sponsored Maine Camp Experience
Maine Camps are the Natural Choice! Campers unplug and enjoy top-notch land and water sports, arts, and nature activities. Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is 40 premier Maine Camps and a camp-planning resource. For kids ages 7-17; coed, or all girls/boys. Full, half-summer, and shorter sessions. Campcierge® provides free, expert guidance.
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Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored Movement Gyms Climbing Summer Camp
Movement 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
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Sponsored New York City Ninja Academy
New York City Ninja Academy offers half-day summer sessions - 3 hours of ninja training, obstacle clinics, skills and strength training, games, ninja workshops plus professional ninja visits, and more ninja fun! Your kids are always working with coaches who ensure their safety and their proper progression learning ninja obstacles, they’ll love it so much they’ll want to return in the fall and make ninja their sport!
625 West 55th Street, New York, NY Read More
Sponsored NY Preschool and Kids Club
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Kids Club 2026! Camp Kids Club offers an immersive, nature-inspired camp experience that blends outdoor exploration with engaging indoor activities designed to bring the natural world into the classroom. Through age-appropriate adventures and thoughtfully themed programming, campers are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and develop a deeper sense of curiosity. Rooted in the signature elements that have made NY Preschool & Kids Club a trusted NYC favorite, each day features a dynamic mix of gym time, STEM discovery, dance, and creative expression. Along the way, children build confidence, develop new skills, and create meaningful memories that support their growth and readiness for the upcoming school year.
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Sponsored Pilgrim Pines Camp and Retreat Center / Camp Squanto
Pilgrim Pines is a year-round Christian camp and retreat center where people of all ages experience renewal, community, and God’s creation. Camp Squanto, our summer youth camp, offers fun, friendship, and faith-building adventures that help campers grow in confidence and discover God’s love.
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Splat Camp UWS
Splat Lab is great for kids who like monsters, Minecraft, unicorns, creativity, biology, and have a wild imagination. It blends STEAM, art, play, and imagination into one joyful, hands-on day for creative NYC kids who love to get weird.
270 W 89th St., New York, NY Read More
Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
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Sponsored Trinity Discovery Day Camp
The Trinity Discovery Day Camp provides an opportunity for campers to be kids again. Our campers get to engage with each other while swimming, playing tennis, chess, golf, and much more. Campers will have pool parties on Fridays and of course, ice cream or ices every day!
139 W 91st Street, New York, NY Read More
Sponsored Youth Fencing Camp
Manhattan Fencing Center's program is tailored to both beginners and students with up to 24 months of experience, with classes divided by age and skill level. 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 More
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