Browse Brooklyn day camp options for the kids by neighborhood, theme, and accepted ages

Need childcare for upcoming school holidays? Midwinter Recess is coming up February 16-20.

There are many wonderful day camp options available for you to bring the kids over for a half or full day drop-in. Check out our round up of camp highlights organized by neighborhood below. Camps with shared dates for upcoming school closure dates are listed. For those camps missing dates, we expect to add them soon. Accepted ages listed as well. Download our one-page NYC school holidays printable to keep track of upcoming NYC Public School dates.

Featured School Holiday Camps

Bouldering Project
Climbing, Sports, Adventure, Bouldering
Gowanus

No School? No problem! Adventure Days offer plenty of climbing and social time at Bouldering Project. Whether your child is an experienced climber or brand new to bouldering, they will have a blast with our BP instructors leading the way. For youth ages 5-12, Adventures explores S.T.E.A.M activities, team-building exercises, yoga, lots of fun on-and-off-the-wall games, and more! Register here.
Ages 5-12: 2/16-2/20, 3/20, 4/2, 4/3, 4/6-4/10, 5/25, 5/27, 6/4, 6/5, 6/19 | 9am-3:30pm | $135 | Limited extended-day tickets are available 9am-6pm for an additional $34

Brooklyn Music Factory
Songwriting and Music
Gowanus

Join Brooklyn Music Factory for a unique–and totally rocking!–School’s Out camp experience. At Brooklyn Music Factory's School’s Out day camps, kids ages 4-11 and 12-14 (CITs) join bands and spend their days writing songs, playing music games, and getting creative in our fully equipped studios. In addition, campers get to enjoy free time every day with lots of fresh air and physical activity at our neighborhood park. At the end of each camp day, kids will perform their freshly written original song for each other and videos of the performances will be shared for families to enjoy! Register here.
Ages 4-11, 12-14 (CITs): 2/16-2/20, 3/20, 4/2-4/10, 5/27, 6/4, 6/5, 6/19 | 9am-3pm | $180, ($158 member discount), Early 8am Drop-Off $13 for one camper or $20 for siblings, Late 6pm Pickup $39 for one camper or $60 for siblings

Brooklyn Robot Foundry
STEAM
Gowanus

Days off from school are an awesome time to get creative at Brooklyn Robot Foundry! Each Foundry Funday has a cool theme and is headlined by a fantastic robot project, which kids build and take home afterward. The rest of the time is spent crafting, playing, moving, getting outside, and having as much fun as possible! Register here.
1st–5th graders: 2/16-20, 3/20, 4/2-10, 5/27, 6/4, 6/5, 6/19 | 9am-4pm + $25 until 5pm | Sliding scale based on income

Champions Martial Arts
Martial Arts
Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights

Join us at our Carroll Gardens location or our Brooklyn Heights one when school is closed for our Taekwondo Day Camp! Our Day Camp starts at 9am and ends at 2:30pm. Register here for Carroll Gardens, here for Brooklyn Heights.
Ages 5+: 2/16-20, 3/20, 4/2-3, 4/6-10, 5/27, 6/4-5, 6/19 | 9am-2:30pm | $150

Child's Play NY
Theater
Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights

Child's Play NY's award-winning theater programs empower young people, prioritizing courage and compassion. This Brooklyn-based company has been beloved since its founding in 2009 and is chosen by dozens of top NYC schools to be their in-house theater program. Child’s Play NY is both right for the child who passionately dreams of being on stage and the one who is simply looking for a joy-filled class. Register here.
Carroll Gardens – PreK-K: 2/16-20, 3/20 | 9am-2:30pm | $140
Brooklyn Heights – 1st-4th Grades: 2/16-20, 3/20 | 9am-3pm | $155

Code Ninjas Gowanus
Coding and STEM Camp
Gowanus

Code Ninjas offers a wide variety of incredibly fun experiences for our Ninjas ages 5-14 through single-day camps (half- and full-day options available). Our Day Camps cover the most engaging topics from creative design to building virtual worlds, centered around rich content using coding and STEM-related skills. Our Day Camp Ninjas will learn how to solve problems, express their creativity, and engage their peers to see their creations come to life. Enroll today! Register here.
Ages 5+: 2/16-2/20, 3/20, 4/2-4/10, 5/27, 6/4-6/5, 6/19 | 9am-3pm | $175 | FREE early dropoff at 8-9am | Extended hours until 6pm for $25/hour | 20% off for girls! Use: GIRLSWHOCODE'25

Creatively Wild Art Studio
Art and Animation Kids and Teen Camp
DUMBO

When school’s out, creativity is in! Creatively Wild's popular Camps give kids (ages 6–9) and teens (ages 10–15) a fun-filled artistic adventure packed with hands-on projects. Each day features two unique art activities, from painting and drawing to mixed-media, recycled art, 3D creations, and more—always inspired by imaginative themes that spark curiosity. Led by professional teaching artists in our bright DUMBO studio, Camps are both fun and educational, helping young creators build skills, confidence, and friendships. Flexible full-day or half-day options, with early drop-off and late pick-up available. Kids leave camp proud of their work—and excited for more! Check website for available dates for your desired camp season, or email hello@creativelywildartstudio.com.
Ages 6-9 Kids Camp: Register Here! 2/16-20, 3/20, 3/20-4/3, 4/6-10, 5/25, 5/27, 6/8-8/31 | 9am-4pm: $160, 9am-12pm or 1pm - 4pm: $100/half day
Ages 10-16 Teens Camp: Register Here! 2/16-20, 3/20, 3/20-4/3, 4/6-10, 5/25, 5/27, 6/8-8/31 | 9am-4pm: $160, 9am-12pm or 1pm - 4pm: $100/half day

Happy Kicks
Martial Arts and Enrichment Camp
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

At World Martial Arts Center – Happy Kicks Camp, children learn to navigate the challenges of an ever-changing world through a fun, structured curriculum combining martial arts and life skills. Campers build self-confidence, self-esteem, focus, and respect while learning chess, money management, and teamwork. Kids also enjoy time in Prospect Park, the Botanic Gardens, and the Brooklyn Museum. This camp is a powerful and meaningful gift for any child. Register here.
Ages 5-12: 2/17-20, 3/20, 4/6-10, 5/27, 6/4 | 9am-6pm | from $99 to $197 a day based on discounts and early bird rates

Last Place on Earth
Fantasy Games, Theater, Board Games
Greenpoint

Enjoy a day full of different variations of game play! From outdoor group activities to indoor games. Register here.
Ages 5-15: 2/16-20, 4/6-10, 5/27, 6/4, 6/5 | 9am-4pm | $175, $80/half day, $25 extend until 5:30pm

LHG Creative
Dance and Theater
Prospect Heights/Crown Heights

At LHG Day Camps Students take classes in various styles of performing arts! Taught by our professional teachers, camp classes can range from Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Acting, Screenwriting and Stage Combat! Classes vary based on age group and the teachers running the camp. Register here.
Ages 3-12: 5/27 | 9am-3pm (extended day available until 6pm) | $135 (full Day) + $20/hr for extended day needs

Little Makers Studio
Creative Arts
Prospect Heights

Our Maker Camps are designed for curious kids who love to imagine, explore, and make. Each camp day features a mix of guided projects and open-ended exploration using a variety of materials—clay, paint, natural objects, collage, and more. From nature-inspired sculptures to colorful mixed-media creations, campers will discover new ways to express themselves while building skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and creative confidence. Register here.
Ages 4-10: 2/16-20, 3/20, 4/2-10, 5/25, 5/27, 6/4, 6/5, 6/19 | 9am-4pm | $185 | 9am-1pm / $120 | Early drop off 8:30am / $15 | Extended day 5:30pm pickup / $60

New York Aquarium
Nature, STEM, Conservation, Animals
Coney Island

Keep kids inspired and active with School Break Camp! Explore fun new themes at every session, from science to storytelling. Campers will learn through hands-on activities, aquarium explorations, and up-close animal encounters. Register here.
Ages 6-10: 3/20 | 9am-3pm | $125 non-member/$100 member

Park Slope United Soccer Club
Soccer
Park Slope

PSU's soccer camps are for players aged 5-12 of intermediate playing level who love to kick the ball around. From single day camps to week-long holiday camps in the winter and spring, we'll be out on the fields improving skills and having a ton of fun! Register here.
Ages 5-12: 2/16-2/20, 3/20, 4/2-4/3, 4/6-4/10, 5/27, 6/4, 6/19 | 8:30am - 2:30pm | $99

Patterns Enrichment
Puppet Camp: Create and Act
Bed-Stuy

Enjoy the week off by diving into the world of puppets! We will learn about different styles of puppets, pick one style to work on based on each student's preferences and spend the week building on and performing with our puppets and learning about the use of puppets throughout history. Students will end the week with their own puppet, knowledge about how to make more and their own puppet theater. Register here.
Ages 5-11: 2/16-2/20 | 9am-3pm | $575/week or $150 per day | $15 for early drop off, $25 for extended 5:30pm pickup

Pixie Pods
Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Tumbling
Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn

Pixie Pods Camp is for ages: 4–8 and full of nonstop fun! Each day brings free-play or playground time, sensory bins, obstacle courses, "Wheel of Fun" games, and two rotating classes in Ready Set Dance, Acro, or Ballet. With energetic and patient instructors, kids feel celebrated while building skills and friendships. Families rave that Pixie Pods is the camp their kids never want to leave! Register here.
Ages 4-8: 2/16- 2/20, 3/5 (half day), 3/20, 4/2-4/10, 5/25, 5/27, 6/4-6/5, 6/19 | 9am-4pm | $160 | $20 for early 8am dropoff

Prospect Park Zoo
Nature, STEM, Conservation, Animals
Prospect Park

Keep kids inspired and active with School Break Camp! Explore fun new themes at every session, from science to storytelling. Campers will learn through hands-on activities, zoo explorations, and up-close animal encounters. Register here.
Ages 6-11: 2/16-2/20, 3/20 | 9am-3pm | Day Camp: $150 non-member / $120 member 5-Day: $600 non-member / $480 member

School of Wonder
Outdoor Adventure
Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Prospect Heights

School of Wonder creates immersive adventures in Prospect Park to foster curiosity, creativity, and wonder in 5-11 year olds. Our programs, led by a compassionate team of experienced educators, aim to teach children to be leaders in the regeneration of the planet. During each of our highly-rated camps, Wonder Kids receive missions from Gaia (Mother Earth) that lead them to embark on imaginative and real journeys throughout the most magical corners of the park. Adventure awaits! Register here.
Ages 5-6, 7-11: 3/20, 4/2, 4/3, 4/6-10, 5/25, 5/27, 6/4, 6/5, 6/19 | 9am-3pm | $160 (sibling discounts available) | $25 for extended until 4pm

The Painted Pot
Clay and Art Camp
Park Slope

Day campers will be introduced to basic hand building techniques by creating functional pieces. They will paint with Acrylics on Canvas, and learn how to Mosaic. Each camper will receive individualized instruction. Some projects will be ready for your artist to bring home right away. The other creations will be ready for pick up in two weeks, after they are glazed and fired. Weather permitting, we will take campers to the playground to eat lunch, eat snacks as well as create projects. Register here.
Ages 6-14: 3/20, 5/27, 6/19 | 9am-3pm | $190 | + 30 Minute Early Drop-off (8:30-9am) available to Campers for $10 | +2 Hour Late Pick-Up (3-5pm) available to Campers for $20

The Yard
Outdoor Adventure Play
Governors Island

Mini Camp days are a wonderful way to spend a day off from school, plus they are an excellent test run for campers who are new to our camp. Camp at The Yard is a unique experience of freedom for imaginations to go wild and for play to flourish. These busy days are filled with unstructured time, giving campers unlimited choices about how to spend their day. We arrive at The Yard each morning at around 9:30, and we pack to leave at 2:20 in the afternoon. Between those hours, so much is possible! Campers can build with real tools, dig in the dirt and mud, splash around in puddles. They may put on a play, paint, draw, dress-up. They can zip through the sky on our zip-line or slide down the fire pole 1000 times in a row. They might climb, jump, tumble, wrestle, tag, chase, smash, or lie in the grass with a book. They can organize restaurants, or wars, play capture the flag, or cards. From mushroom and bug hunts to bike rides and soccer tournaments, the days just fly by. Register here.
Ages 5+: 4/2, 4/3, 4/6-10, 5/27, 6/4, 6/5 | 8:30am-3pm | Tiered pricing by income: Under 60K ($90.00) 60K-100K ($135) 100K-250K ($185) 250K+ ($200)

Treasure Trunk Theatre
Theatre Arts and Imaginative Play
Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Park Slope, Prospect Heights

Founded by a local mom of 2, Treasure Trunk is your kiddo's home for creativity, imagination, connection and self expression! Offering engaging themed camps on all school holidays, Treasure Trunk will introduce your kiddo to exciting dance choreography, beloved storybooks to act out, unique craft projects, theatrical games and more. Register here.
Ages 3-6 + Ages 6-8: Available on all days off of school! Or contact us to set up a pod if you don't see your desired date on our website. | Half-day 9am-12pm ($88-105) or Full-day 9am-3pm ($159-255) | $10-12 for early 8:30am dropoff, $55-60 for late extended day until 5:30pm (offered at Treasure Trunk Studio Park Slope, Treasure Trunk Atlantic Avenue, and Treasure Trunk Prospect Heights on select dates)

All School Holiday Camps

Click on a neighborhood to jump to programs in that area:
📍 Brooklyn Heights • DUMBO
📍 Boerum Hill • Cobble Hill • Carroll Gardens • Gowanus • Red Hook
📍 Downtown Brooklyn • Fort Greene • Clinton Hill • Bed-Stuy
📍 Williamsburg • Greenpoint • Bushwick
📍 Park Slope • Prospect Park • Prospect Heights
📍 Beyond Brooklyn NW

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