Still searching for the best summer camp in Staten Island? If you don’t want to spend summer vacation desperately trying to fill the days with kid-friendly things to do, then you probably are (or should be) interested in signing up for summer camp this year. Summer camps offer tons of recreational fun for kids in Staten Island to live their best life: field trips, pools and swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and even specialty activities like drama, dance, coding, or whatever your child is interested in. Summer camp is a great opportunity for children to continue socializing during the summer break and stay active — and off their electronic devices. Here are some of the best summer camps in Staten Island and nearby.
Summer Camps in Staten Island & Nearby
Art Lab
1000 Richmond Terrace, Bldg H, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-447-8667 • info@artlabsi.org
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This summer at Art Lab in Staten Island, children will enjoy hands-on activities in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Various techniques of fine and applied art are explored as children create exciting, take-home art projects! Full and half days available all summer long.
Big Bird’s Playhouse
1859 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
bigbirdsplay@aol.com
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This summer at Big Bird’s Playhouse in Staten Island, children will enjoy trips to parks, roller skating, the aquarium, Liberty Science Center, Turtleback Zoo, swimming, bowling, movies & sports. Parents have the choice between on-site camp, for infants to kids age 5, or traveling camp for kids ages 5-10. Camp runs July 5 to August 26. Established 1991. Give your child the best summer ever!
Fun Station Day Camp
3555 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
718-569-5426 • funstationdaycamp@yahoo.com
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Fun Station Day Camp in Staten Island offers both local and travel camp packages starting as low as $30 per day. Free lunch, free door-to-door transportation, and free extended hours. Come join Staten Island’s fastest-growing camp with the Best Trip Schedule on Staten Island! We offer friend, sibling & NYC employee discounts.
JCC Day Camp
1301 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10306
Sept-Jun 718-475-5231
July-Aug 718-983-9000
gwechsler@sijcc.com
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At Staten Island JCC Day Camp, fun is our tradition! Explore nature at a picturesque 100-acre campsite. Camp programs include sports, aquatics, performing arts, music, coding, woodworking, STEM, archery, boating and more. Proven safety track record, all CDC protocols followed. Accredited by the American Camping Association. Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs (see listing below) and inclusion opportunities also available.
Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs
1301 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10306
718-475-5268 • lirizarry@sijcc.com
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Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs (part of Staten Island JCC) is committed to providing an educational, creative, social, and safe environment for kids and teens with disabilities. All Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs programs are led by highly experienced staff with degrees in special education, social work, and school psychology. Low staff-to-camper ratios. We also offer an inclusion program in our traditional camp program. Interview required for all new campers.
Staten Island Academy Day Camp
715 Todt Hill Road, Staten Island NY 10304
718-303-7845 • cbruno@statenislandacademy.org
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Staten Island Academy Summer Day Camp is for kids ages 3-14, and runs Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. We offer flexible schedules, extended hours, academic enrichment, trips, events, and hot lunch! Join us for 5 day weeks or choose a schedule that fits your busy life. We are here to provide the safe, secure campus you expect for your family.
Super Soccer Stars x Pro Soccer Kids
Over 90 locations across NYC, LI, and Westchester
606 Columbus Ave. at 89th St., Manhattan, NY • 212-877-7171
55 Front St., Suite 7, Rockville Centre • 516-740-7171
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Super Soccer Stars is NY’s #1 Youth Soccer Program for 20 years. Certified coaches lead small, age-specific group classes, promoting teamwork and offering individual attention, following safety guidelines. Parent & Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, Multi-sport, and NEW Scrimmage Games programs. Private classes also available – anytime, anywhere. Ages 1-12+. Save $20 with code NYFSPRING.
Young People’s Day Camp
3250 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
718-679-2917
Located out of the beautiful Elks Lodge on Richmond AVE, the programs are packed with activities: swimming, sports, arts and crafts, karate, weekly trips to baseball games, amusement parks, aquariums & more! Camp Director Chris Igneri is a former licensed NY and NJ school teacher and has over 20 years experience with camp. Flexible tuition and payment plans are available.
YMCA of Greater New York Summer Camp
YMCA Summer Day Camp offers the best of adventure, aquatics, sports & games, creative arts, camp traditions, special guests & trips, and summer learning. YMCA programs for ages 3-15 are designed to meet your child’s interests and abilities. In 2022, they are offering a theme for each of their two-week sessions: Camp at Sea, Out of this World, Summer of Imagination and The Greatest Color War, providing unique activities and campers with special memories. Two-week sessions run June 27-Aug 19 with a bonus Camp Rocks! week from Aug 22-26. In-person and virtual open house option. Enrollment extras available.
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