Inspiring Creativity, Learning, and Exploration: Our Afterschool, Mini Camp, and Summer Camp Programs At City Kids, we believe that every child deserves a vibrant, engaging, and supportive environment to learn, grow, and thrive beyond the school day. That’s why we’ve thoughtfully designed a variety of enriching programs—including our Afterschool Program, Mini Camps, and Summer Camps—that offer dynamic, hands-on experiences to spark curiosity, cultivate creativity, and foster lifelong skills.
Whether your child is joining us for a weekday afternoon, a school holiday break, or an adventurous summer session, they’ll have the opportunity to explore their interests through a diverse selection of workshops including cooking, STEAM, theater, visual arts, and more—plus ample time outdoors and flexible extended day options to support busy families.
Afterschool Program: Enrichment Every Day Our Afterschool Program is more than just a place for kids to spend time after school—it’s a thriving community where children engage in meaningful activities, form new friendships, and develop confidence in their abilities. Available throughout the school year, our afterschool program is open to children in grades PreK – 2nd, and provides a balance of academic support, creative exploration, and active play. Highlights of the Afterschool Experience: Each day includes rotating workshops led by passionate, experienced instructors in a range of disciplines. Cooking Classes: Kids learn the basics of nutrition, kitchen safety, and culinary creativity while preparing fun, healthy, and delicious recipes.
STEAM Exploration: Our STEAM classes encourage critical thinking and problem-solving through exciting projects such as building simple machines, coding games, creating science experiments, and exploring the wonders of physics and biology.
Theater & Performance: Through improvisation games, character development, and stagecraft, students express themselves, build confidence, and develop collaboration skills. Visual Arts: Children explore various media—from painting and sculpture to mixed media and crafts—fostering artistic expression and fine motor development. Homework Help & Quiet Time: For families looking for academic support, we offer structured time for homework assistance in a quiet, focused setting.
Mini Camps: Big Fun in Small Packages When schools are closed our Mini Camps step in with full-day adventures that blend education and excitement. These one-day or multi-day camps serve as a great introduction for families interested in our larger programming.
Summer Camp: A Season of Discovery Summer camp provides an unforgettable experience for children looking to explore new interests, make friends, and enjoy a joyful, activity-filled summer. Running in weekly sessions from June 30 - August 22, our summer camp is built around the same values of creativity, curiosity, and community that guide our year-round offerings. Each camp day is thoughtfully structured to balance guided workshops, outdoor time, free choice periods, and group activities. Please see our website for a sample schedule.
Registration & Enrollment
Our programs fill up quickly, so we encourage early registration to secure your child’s spot. Discounts are available for multi-session enrollment, siblings, and early birds. To learn more, tour our facility, or meet our team, please contact us at afterschool@citykids.nyc, or visit us at www.citykids.nyc.
Business Review
"City Kids is such an awesome program! Our son has had wonderful after school and summer camp experiences there. The programming is high quality, the adults are caring, and the program is exceptionally well-organized." –Sarah Sharma (Google Review)
"My kids love City Kids! The programs are fantastic and engaging. The staff is great. Highly recommend!" –Nicole Beldner (Google Review)
"City Kids Summer Camp has been great for my 6 year old. Drop-off and pick-up were organized, and he was excited to tell me about his day - learning circus skills - on our way home :) We only signed-up for one week this summer but will certainly be back!" –Kelly Barlow (Google Review)
"We love City Kids! The staff are so friendly and wonderful, and my son has so much fun there." –Elizabeth Alexander (Google Review)
