Why should you send your child to a summer camp on the Upper East Side? Summer camps are a great time for kids to try new things, nurture unique interests, meet new friends, stretch their creativity, and have tons of summer fun! You're guaranteed to find something on this list of Upper East Side summer camps that your kid will be excited about!
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Camps are listed alphabetically.
Camp Ballibay |
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Camp Ballibay is a haven for young people with a love for the arts, and a perfect choice for families seeking a safe, friendly, and creative art, music/rock, dance, or theater camp for their kids. They offer deep, engaging programs for young artists at all levels in a traditional summer camp setting. Young artists ages 8-16 come from all over North and South America, Europe, and Asia to spend 2-7 weeks on their mountaintop campus in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Established in 1964, Camp Ballibay has a long history as a diverse, tolerant, and safe camp for creative kids. Since 2011, this exciting camp has been the #1-rated arts camp in North America, and in 2021 were named one of the 9 best arts summer camps in the US.
Camper Ages
8 - 17 years old
Camp Dates and Sessions
Camp Ballibay offers 2-7 week options for their Arts Camp. Exact dates of sessions can be found here.
Camp Tuition
Tuition starts at $3,950 and varies for each program. Exact tuition rates for each camp session can be found here. Scholarships are available for campers who qualify and various discounts are offered, such as a sibling discount.
Contact Info
1660 Ballibay Rd
Wyalusing, PA 18853
Phone: 570.746.3223
Email: office@ballibaycamps.com
Learn more or register today for Camp Ballibay!
Camp Yomi at the 92nd Street Y |
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At 92Y's Camp Yomi, campers participate in a wide variety of activities including: two swims per day (one instructional swim and one free swim), a wide variety of sports programming and an impressive array of creative activities. Additionally, all our activities are designed to be age specific to properly foster the social and emotional development of each individual age group. From state-of-the-art facilities and interactive studios to thrill-seeking adventure courses, Yomi provides campers with an extraordinary summer camp experience filled with meaningful friendships, growth, excitement and countless memories.
Camper Ages
Grades K-4
Camp Dates and Hours
Camp runs from June 28 through August 19 (Monday-Friday; camp is closed on July 4).
Camp days are from 8:00am to 5:45pm. Bus sites open at 8am (bus departure at 8:30am). Buses return at 5:15pm; parents must pickup their campers by 5:45pm.
Extended care is available at the 92nd Street Y bus site only until 6:45pm for an additional rate of $125 per week.
Camp Tuition
Tuition starts at $3,350. Scholarships are available for campers who qualify.
Contact Info
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Phone: 212.415.5573
Email: Contact Form
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all children ages 5 and up.
Learn more or register today for Camp Yomi!
Mini Summer Camp at Collina Italiana: Italian Language and Cultural Center |
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Collina Italiana's mini summer camp is a fun and immersive experience for kids of all language competency levels. Parents can choose between online and in-person camp; comfort and safety are top priority! Children learn about all things Italian through games, music, dance, and many other educational activities.
Camper Ages
3 - 10 years old
Camp Dates and Hours
Camp sessions are June 20 - July 28 (camp is closed on July 4), and August 8 - September 1
In-person session options: 9-11am, 9am-12pm, 9am-3pm
Virtual option: 9-10am
Early drop-off (8:30am) or late pick-up (12:30pm or 3:30pm) available for $30 per day.
Camp Tuition
Tuition ranges from $80 - $810. Please refer to the camp registration form to explore the different camp options.
Contact Info
1556 Third Avenue, Suite 602-603
New York, NY 10128
Phone: 212.427.7770
Email: info@collinaitaliana.com
Due to COVID-19, masks are required and hand sanitizer is readily available. Spaces are cleaned multiple times daily. This policy may change in the coming months prior to the start of camp.
Learn more or register today for Mini Summer Camp at Collina Italiana!
iCAMP STEAM Summer Camp |
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By focusing on projects, campers are introduced to STEAM topics while staying engaged and having fun. Plenty of time is spent outdoors conducting science experiments, accomplishing engineering feats, enjoying nature, and participating in camp games. iCAMP's custom STEAM summer camp curriculum and the best tech ensures that campers love learning!
Since launching in the summer of 2018, iCAMP has had thousands of campers between the ages of 3 and 13 years old attend their STEAM classes and camps. They started with only one location in the Hamptons, and are thrilled to launch summer camps in the greater NYC area where they work with dozens of schools year round!
Camper Ages
3 - 13 years old
Camp Dates and Hours
Camp runs from June 21 through July 29 (Monday-Friday; camp is closed on July 4).
iCAMP days are from 9am to 3pm; iCAMP Junior* days are from 9am to 1pm
*Extended day available for iCAMP Junior, 1-3pm, $25 per day (paid weekly)
Camp Tuition
iCAMP: $925
iCAMP Junior: $825
Contact Info
The Dalton School
53 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128
Phone: 631.466.5298
Email: info@icamp.com
Social distancing, daily health screenings, and sanitizing protocols in place. More information on COVID-19 precautions available here.
Learn more or register today for iCAMP STEAM Summer Camp!
YMCA of Greater New York |
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The YMCA of Greater New York is running in-person summer camp in 2022! Through their day camps and specialty camps in all five boroughs, parents can trust the Y to give their kids a fun, enriching, and high-quality camp experience this summer — out of the house and off screens.
Camp Dates and Sessions
Summer camp starts on July 5 and runs in two-week sessions through August 26.
Dates: July 5-August 26
- Session 1: July 5–July 15
- Session 2: July 18–29
- Session 3: August 1–August 12
- Session 4: August 15–26
Camp Hours and Tuition Rates
Camp hours and prices vary by location. Find a camp near you to learn more!
Learn more or register today for YMCA of Greater New York!
