New York Family Camp Fairs Are A Great Place To Start

Selecting the right camp for your child sets the stage for life-long memories, friends, and a summer brimming with enjoyment! Summer always seems to creep up on us fast here in NYC, so it’s time to start prepping your camp plans.

New York Family’s 2024 Camp Fairs – Free to RSVP!

Brooklyn Family Camp Fair – Saturday, 3/2, 12-3pm at Brooklyn Public Central Library

Long Island Family Camp Fair – Sunday, 3/3 Camp Fair at Cradle of Aviation

Staten Island Parent Camp & Summer Program Fair – Sunday, 4/7, 12-3pm at the College of Staten Island Sports and Recreation Center

Instead of facing these decisions alone, head over to New York Family’s Camp Fairs, where you’ll learn about all the many camp options for your kiddos. This year, there will even be promotions, games, raffles, art & crafts, face paintings, and more—all for free.

Before we dive into the Camp Fair specifics, let’s go over what to look for so you can find the best camp for your kids.

Types of camps

Sleep away camps

Considering a sleep away camp this summer? These camps are great for boosting your kid’s independence and confidence. They’ll learn how to do things on their own, returning back in August as self-sufficient campers! Sleep away camps also improve social skills, helping your little ones form friendships outside of school. While you might be nervous to send your kids away for the summer, asking the right questions at the Camp Fairs can help! Read on for a handy checklist.

Day camps

You’re probably already familiar with the classic day camp. These are great for keeping your kids entertained (and active!) during the day. If your kids are hoping to do a little bit of everything– sports, arts & crafts, games– then a general day camp may be the way to go. They often have a “choose your own adventure” structure, where kids can choose what they want to do.

Special interest camps

Does your child have a unique interest or skill they can’t stop talking about? Help your child nurture this passion through special interest camps. These might include dance, arts & crafts, STEM, sports and theater. Your kids will be surrounded by other campers who are also excited about that interest, and specialized camp directors who are experts in their fields!

Camp Fair checklist for parents

Ready to attend a Camp Fair? Here are some of the questions to ask directors and counselors so you can find the perfect camp:

Can you walk me through a typical day for my child?
What time is drop off/pick up? Do you offer aftercare?
What background or experience do the camp counselors have? (Especially important for special interest camps!)
What kind of safety procedures or systems do you have in place in case of emergency? (Especially important for sleepaway camps!)
What will my kids learn this summer?
What makes this camp special? Can you share the camp mission or values?
Does the camp offer financial aid or scholarship support?

Ready to learn more about when and where these Camp Fairs are taking place this year? Read on for the details!

The Coding Space

The Coding Space is on a mission to help kids develop computational thinking skills, intellectual confidence, self-expression, and independence through learning to code. Our virtual Spring 2021 group classes balance screen time with opportunities to create and explore at home. Students make new friends while experiencing our signature 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, playing games, and tackling self-paced coding projects. With full- and half-semester registration options as well as after-school, evening, and weekend classes, The Coding Space offers convenient engagement and education for kids. &nbsp; Just for New York Family subscribers: get 10% off* any class registration with promo code: NYF10. &nbsp; *Terms and conditions apply.

Village Kids Day Camp

Great mix of outdoor fun and indoor activities led by experienced, creative team. Multiple sports and enrichment options including art, chess, parkour, dance, cooking, robotics, tennis, field trips, water parks, thematic parties, and more! Open during school breaks and select holidays. The 2024 Summer program will run from July 8 to Aug 16 and is open from 9am to 5pm. Families love our flexible enrollment. No minimum required. Select 1-6 Weeks or DropIn Summer Days. Early Bird and bundle discounts available. Located in Manhattan&rsquo;s historic West Village (PS 3 building). Open to ages 4-12. &nbsp;

CK Kids Summer

CK Kids Summer Camps for kids ages 3-16 years old. Don&rsquo;t Miss the Summer Fun at CK!&nbsp; Christ the King has 6 exciting summer camps to offer children of all ages.&nbsp; Camps appeal to all interests: soccer, basketball, cheerleading, media, dance, drama, cooking, arts, waterslides, and karate.&nbsp; On-site Math and ELA programs available.&nbsp; CK Kids also offers special weekly camps for cooking and princess &amp; pirate themed.&nbsp; All activities take place on the CK Campus.&nbsp; Come for a week or the whole summer!&nbsp; Flexible scheduling, convenient location, sibling and multiple week discounts.&nbsp; &nbsp;