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City Savvy Explorers Offers Kids the Ultimate NYC Adventure!

Kids ages 8-12 make the most of our amazing city with this new camp departing from Grand Army Plaza!

By Macaroni KID Brooklyn NW March 24, 2025

Give Your Child the Ultimate NYC Adventure! 

This summer, let your child unlock confidence, independence, and street smarts with City Savvy Explorers—an action-packed urban adventure for kids ages 8–12!

πŸš‡ Master the subway & city streets
🌳 Explore NYC’s best parks & playgrounds
πŸ›οΈ Visit iconic landmarks, museums & hidden gems
πŸ—ΊοΈ Build problem-solving skills through real-world experiences




✨ City Savvy Explorers curates dynamic experiences for pre-teens designed to inspire confidence, independence, and curiosity while navigating NYC’s streets, parks, and public spaces. Through hands-on adventures and real-world practice using public transportation, young explorers gain essential life skills, problem-solving abilities, and a sense of adventure—all while making new friends.

✨ Each day brings a new journey—from secret gardens to vibrant playgrounds, from tackling subway routes to exploring world-class museums. Kids will learn to navigate the city, read maps, and make smart decisions through interactive challenges, group activities, unstructured exploration and immersive experiences.

✨ Led by an experienced educator, Brooklyn mom, and expert city navigator, our program fosters independence and resilience in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Whether it’s a subway ride to a new borough or a museum scavenger hunt, every day is an opportunity to explore, learn, grow and connect.

Summer Sessions

πŸ“ Meet-Up: Grand Army Plaza
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
 βœ… Week 1: June 30 – July 3
 βœ… Week 2: July 7 – July 10
 βœ… Week 3: July 14 – July 17
πŸ“† Optional Fridays:  July 11 & July 18

Upcoming Friday Programs

πŸ“† April 18: Museum at Eldridge St & Chinatown Walk (Full day)
πŸ“† May 2: Shake Shack & The Poster House (Evening)

πŸ”— Spots are limited—sign up today!











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