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Special Interests> Free Summer Activities for Kids

Here's a list of free facilities and programs around New York City where kids can learn new things and have fun this summer:

Free Events for Kids

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Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet performs works by Mathieu Lussier, Scott Joplin, and Jose Hurtado.

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New York Philharmonic Free Summer Series

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Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer

The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965, transforming parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers enjoying friends, family, and music under the stars, for free! This summer Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducts two iconic masterpieces - Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man - plus a potpourri of overtures by Rossini and J. Strauss II, and works by NY Phil Very Young Composers.

All outdoor performances begin at 8:00 PM and are followed by fireworks. The Free Indoor Concert in Staten Island begins at 4:00 PM.

For weather and other updates, call the Concert Information Hotline at (212) 875-5709.

The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks are presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer.

Major support for the New York Philharmonic Very Young Composers Program is provided by Susan and Elihu Rose.

Concerts in the Parks are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Activities are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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Classical Music Concerts in NY Parks | New York Philharmonic

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Outdoor concerts from the New York Philharmonic - an iconic New York summer experience since 1965. See the schedule and visit the Official Site.

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Things to Do > All Events > Free Summer Concerts

Musicians from around the world are coming to New York's parks to perform. Rock, folk, jazz, hip hop, classical, world-no matter what your style is, there's a performance for you.

Free Summer Concerts Events

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Things to Do > All Events > Outdoor Fitness

When the weather heats up, it's time to make NYC your gym! Whether you're looking for a full workout or a relaxing class, we have hundreds of events each summer to help you stay in shape.

Shape Up NYC

Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes at NYC locations throughout the five boroughs, including outdoor classes during the summer. Visit the Shape Up NYC page for more information about this program.

Fitness Equipment

Interested in working out on your own? Many parks offer free fitness equipment, where you can do crunches, chin-ups, dips, and more, while enjoying the great outdoors. Visit our Fitness Equipment page for a list of locations.

Visit our main Outdoor Fitness page to discover running tracks, hiking trails, courts and fields, and more fun ways to keep fit.

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Things to Do > All Events > Free Summer Movies

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Things to Do > All Events > Best for Kids

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Learn to swim, Swim teams. Water exercise, and Swim Lessons

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Learn to swim, Swim teams. Water exercise, and Swim Lessons

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Important Service Changes

NYC Parks is making important service changes. Find out more about our additional safety precautions, program cancellations, and potential closures before you head to a park or recreation center.

For more information, please visit our Service Announcements page.

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Programs > Swim Programs

We offer a variety of swim programs, ranging from learn to swim lessons to recreational swimming to training for swim team competitions.

Outdoor pools reopen on Saturday, June 26, 2021. We're still determining whether our Lap Swim and Learn to Swim programs are feasible this summer. Please check back for updates.

Spring Learn to Swim classes are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Adaptive Swim

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Important Service Changes
There is a citywide curfew in effect through Monday, June 8. It will take effect from 8pm until 5am each day.
NYC Parks is making important service changes. Find out more about our additional safety precautions, program cancellations, and potential closures before you head to a park or recreation center.

For more information, please visit our Service Announcements page.

Official Website of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Activities and Facilities > Beaches

Coronavirus-Related Service Changes

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York City's beaches are closed for swimming until further notice.
Walking, running, exercising, and access to the sand and boardwalk are still permitted during regular park hours. Restrooms are open during regular hours.

If you visit the beach, please observe the following service changes:

Please limit the length of your visit

Please practice social distancing and wear a face covering

Barbecuing & grilling, gatherings and organized sports are prohibited

Drinking fountains are closed

To enforce social distancing restrictions, patrons will be asked to park in every other space in municipal parking lots. At beaches with food services, only to-go service will be available, and online ordering will be used whenever possible.

Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches. Beaches are open from Memorial Day weekend through September 8, 2019. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags. All of our beaches are free and open to the public.

Beach Statuses

Sign up for Notify NYC, visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's New York City Area Beaches page for water quality advisories or closures before you head to the beach, or text BEACH to 877-877 to receive real-time opening, closing and water quality information.

What Beach Are You?

Take our Beach Quiz to find out which New York City beach is most like you, then plan a visit!

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South Beach

On Lower New York Bay, from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Midland Beach, Staten Island

Beachgoers can sunbathe while taking in a lovely view of the Verazzano Bridge, bike through a scenic trail, jog along the boardwalk, kayak, play tennis, or fish off of the Ocean Breeze Fishing...
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Activities and Facilities > Outdoor Pools

NYC's outdoor pools have closed for the season and will re-open June 28, 2022.

Every day during our summer pool season, thousands of visitors head to our city's free public outdoor pools. Learn more about our pools, and dive in to find an outdoor pool near you!

All pool patrons will be required to wear a face mask to enter the pool facility. Face masks must be worn in locker rooms, bathrooms, and on the pool deck. They are not to be worn in the water.

Cool Pools

Check out our Cool Pools and their fun amenities.

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Pool Hours

Outdoor pool hours are from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mini pools are closed on Tuesdays.

Free Swim Programs

Find out more about our learn to swim program, lap swim hours, our youth swim team, and programs for seniors and people with disabilities.
Learn more about free swim programs
Looking for our free Learn to Swim program? Find out more by visiting our Learn to Swim registration page.

Know Before You Go

What to Wear

You'll need to have a swimsuit to enter the pool area. We may choose to check men's shorts for a lining if we can't tell if they are wearing a bathing suit. Feel the need to cover up from the sun? Throw on a plain white shirt or white hat and you're set. We don't allow shirts with colors on them on the deck. And remember to wear sunscreen! We provide free sunscreen to city pools across the five boroughs.

Information for Parents

Thinking of bringing floaties? It's safer to leave them at home and just stay in the shallow end of the pool until everyone learns to swim. Want to venture deeper? Try some of our free swimming classes.

Babies or toddlers can put on swim diapers before they head into the water. While we may be able to find a place to park your stroller, we can't keep an eye on it for you, so bring it at your own risk.

What to Bring

Make sure you have a sturdy lock when you head out to the pool. It will keep your valuables safe, and let you hit the water feeling more secure about your belongings. Locks are required to enter, and we will not accept luggage locks.

What Not to Bring

You'll need to leave food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers at home. Unbound periodicals tend to blow around and create litter, food can be messy to clean up after, and there's too much water around to make sure your electronics stay safe. Just to be on the safe side, we also recommend leaving valuables like jewelry and credit cards at home.

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Locations

Fort Totten Pool

338 Story Avenue

Outdoor Diving Pool
Dimensions: 35' x 35' x 10.5'

Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 20' (round) x 1.5'

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Lyons Pool

Pier 6 and Victory Boulevard

Outdoor Wading Pool

Outdoor Diving Pool

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Free Swim Programs

Find out more about free aquatics programs in Parks.

Take free swimming classes at Parks.

Indoor Pools

Want to swim in a pool all year long? Browse our list of recreation centers with pools, and become a member today.

Be WaterSafe

Stay safe near and in the water. Here are 10 Tips to Stay Water Safe in New York City.

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Activities and Facilities > Indoor Pools

When you join a recreation center with a pool, you'll have access to year-round swimming and the chance to attend free aquatics programs such as Learn to Swim. Your membership will give you access to use every recreation center in the city, including all 12 indoor pools.

Becoming a Member

Annual memberships for recreation centers with pools cost $150 for adults, and $25 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and young adults (ages 18 through 24). Membership is free for anyone under the age of 18. As of June 1, 2016, memberships will cost $25 for veterans and people with disabilities.
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Find a Recreation Center with a Pool

Take a look at the pools below to find out which recreation centers have pools, and to find indoor pool schedules.

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Swimming Programs

Want to learn to swim or improve your stroke? Join one of our free aquatics programs!

Learn more about our swimming programs.

Outdoor Pools

Looking to make a summer splash? Each summer, we open up free outdoor pools in all five boroughs. No recreation center membership is required to use an outdoor pool, even if the pool is located next to a recreation center.

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Activities and Facilities > Indoor Pools When you join a recreation center with a pool, you'll have access to year-round swimming and the chance to attend free aquatics programs such as Learn to Swim. Your membership will give you access to use every recreation center in the city, including all 12 indoor pools.

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Bronx Zoo- free on Wednesdays (if free it does not include admission to special exhibitions like the Butterfly Garden, Congo Gorilla Forest and Jungle World)

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New York City, home to every type of cuisine, the world’s most famous skyline and residents who speak languages from every corner of the globe, is also where you’ll find America’s largest metropolitan zoo. Within this 265- acre expanse, visitors can see Asian elephants, California sea lions, snow leopards, grizzly bears, ring-tailed lemurs and 750 or so more species.

Zoo Center. Photo: Julienne Schaer

Opened in 1899 as a conservation park, the Bronx Zoo has expanded over the years to include new environments and become a major destination for families, school groups and animal lovers—all while still maintaining its original commitment to wildlife protection.

The zoo takes extra care to help guests (and animal residents) feel immersed in simulated global habitats with climate-controlled settings, realistic backdrops and cageless homes. Giraffes graze on tree leaves and gorillas nurse their babies. Birds fly overhead, peacocks wander through walking paths and tigers roam at eye level—behind safety glass, of course.

If you’ve decided to ditch the concrete jungle for something more like a real one, read on. We’ve got the tips you need for a perfect day at the zoo.

How to get there

There are multiple entrances to the zoo. You can take the 2 or the 5 subway line to E. 180th St. and enter through the Asia Gate entrance, or the 2 train to Pelham Parkway and head for the Bronx River entrance. The BxM11 express bus travels up Manhattan’s Madison Avenue and drops you off at the zoo’s Bronx River entrance as well.

Address

2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY

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What can I see?

Your general admission ticket is good for entrance to exhibits including the World of Birds, World of Reptiles, Himalayan Highlands, African Plains, Madagascar! and sea lion feedings.

JungleWorld, the Wild Asia Monorail, the Congo Gorilla Forest, the Children’s Zoo and the Butterfly Garden each require an additional entry fee, or you can just buy a Total Experience ticket that includes them all. Also not included: the Treetop Adventure, which comprises a ropes course and zip line; you need to buy a separate ticket for this part of the park.

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Highlights

Congo Gorilla Forest: In 1999 the zoo recreated a Central African rainforest for western lowland gorillas, mandrills and okapi. The indoor-outdoor exhibit lets visitors feel like they’re walking through the forest, with waterfalls, tree tunnels and lush ferns all around. Plus, the baby gorillas are really cute.
JungleWorld: Spot ebony langurs (that’s a type of monkey), black leopards and Malayan tapirs (a four-legged mammal) at this indoor attraction populated with animals from Asian jungles.
Madagascar!: Check out the wide-eyed ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs at this exhibit right on Astor Court.
Tiger Mountain: A favorite of fearless kids, Tiger Mountain gives guests the chance to view Siberian tigers at eye level. It also teaches the importance of conservation and the dangers of poaching.
Wild Asia Monorail: There’s sometimes a long wait for the monorail, but it’s well worth it to see Indian rhinoceroses, Asian elephants and red pandas from above.

Tips

• Dining options include the Dancing Crane Café, close to the zoo center, which serves salads, sandwiches, hot meals and vegetarian options. There are additional food stands throughout the zoo, including at Somba Village and Asia Plaza. You can also bring your own food and eat it in designated areas.
• The zoo tends to be least crowded in the fall and winter months. Pay-what-you-wish Wednesdays tend to draw big attendance in the spring and summer.

Photo: Christopher Postlewaite

Fast facts

• Fordham University sold the zoo’s land to the City in the late 1800s for a mere $1,000.
• The zoo’s original director, William Hornaday, and President Theodore Roosevelt created the American Bison Society—a group instrumental in helping bring bison back from the brink of extinction—in 1905.
• The Rockefeller Fountain by the Fordham Road Gate entrance was transported directly from Como, Italy. Biagio Catella sculpted it in 1872 and William Rockefeller brought it to the zoo in 1903.
• When it opened in 1941, the zoo’s African Plains was the first exhibit in the country to let larger animals roam cage-free.
• Opened in 2003, Tiger Mountain provides heated rocks and cooled water for its denizens.
• In 2011 a venomous Egyptian cobra escaped its enclosure and was on the loose for six days before being found near its cage. During her escape, she (or someone acting on her behalf, we suppose) created a Twitter handle that she still uses today. She has around 149,000 followers.

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Take a walk on the wild side at this family-friendly Bronx attraction, America's largest metropolitan zoo.

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All the free museums days in NYC you should know about

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You don't have to pay full price to visit your favorite museum when you can save on admission during the best free museum days in NYC.

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The Lawn opens at 5pm. Come early for a front row seat, or drop-in at any time.
Seating
Borrow a picnic blanket or chair - or bring your own. Bryant Park blankets and chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Food and Drink
Attendees may bring their own food or purchase from on-site food and beverage vendors near the Lawn. At most performances, attendees can purchase food from a rotating line-up of local NYC vendors curated by Hester Street Fair. At all performances, Stout NYC offers cheese and charcuterie boards as well as a selection of beer, wine, frosé, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase
Weather and Rain
Performances are cancelled when it is unsafe to be outdoors. In some cases, the Lawn may be too wet to open but the performance may continue. Follow @bryantparknyc for day-of event updates.
COVID-19 Safety
COVID-19 vaccinations and masks are not currently required but Bryant Park will continue to monitor and follow updated New York City and New York State COVID-19 guidelines throughout the summer as necessary.

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SummerStage Festival is an outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield hosting a mix of concerts, dance and drama performances.

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All the free museums days in NYC you should know about

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The second-largest park in New York state has more than 200 miles of hiking trails that cover the range from toddler-friendly strolls to serious scrambles on the Appalachian Trail. The trails leading to Pine Meadow Lake are good for kids-and some of the most popular in the park. If you want smaller crowds, consider the trails around Lake Sebago.

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7 Best Hiking Trails NYC Families Can Visit This Summer

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Travel time: 55 minutes by car from NYC The second-largest park in New York state has more than 200 miles of hiking trails that cover the range from toddler-friendly strolls to serious scrambles on the Appalachian Trail. The trails leading to Pine Meadow Lake are good for kids-and some of the most popular in the park.

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New York, New York, it's a wonderful biking town! From protected bike paths on the Bronx waterfront to the low-key cycling in Battery Park City, we'll help you find the best bike trails for families in NYC.

When the weather warms up, there's nothing quite like going for a bike ride with the kiddos—it's one of the best things a family can do in New York City right now. The key? Pick the right bike path. Brooklyn Bridge bike trail? It has one of the best views in the world, but it's steeper than you think—and might be too much for tiny legs. Prospect Park? Glorious setting—and the loop is dominated by super-pumped peletons zooming at top speed.

Our curated list points you to places like the semi-secret bike paths in Central Park, Erie Basin in Red Hook, and Governor's Island, a car-free paradise with 7 miles of bike paths and breezy skyline views. How do you top off a biking adventure like that? Why, with a visit to one of the best ice cream shops in NYC for kids! It's just a day in the life of a real New Yorker kid.

RECOMMENDED: A full guide to outdoor activities for kids.

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Adventure Playground is hiding in plain sight. Tucked up on a tiny hill above Tavern on the Green, the playground is within touching distance of the hordes of tourists who tromp through Central Park and yet it feels like it's for New Yorkers. A water spray feeds a shallow canal that flows through the middle of the sandy playground: It's messy, and kids love it. While Adventure Playground is for older kids, Tarr-Coyne Playground right next door is perfect for toddlers.

After a much-needed overhaul, the Jacob K. Javits playground reopened in 2019 and now Fort Tyron Park in Manhattan has the play zone it deserves. New climbing gear, new surfaces, new landscaping: The playground has never looked better.

Main Street Playground is a playground with a view: Situated on the East River next to the Manhattan Bridge, the nautical-themed playground with ship-shaped climbing structures looks out over the water and down to the Brooklyn Bridge. Here's the plan: Let your little ones work up an appetite, then stroll over to the Time Out New York Market for a bite.

It's hard to top other playgrounds in terms of whimsy, but Tom Otterness Playground in Chelsea trumps them all in terms of turning an art piece into a play structure. Built in the form of a sitting man, this playground offers spots for climbing, swinging and sliding that your tykes will love. Did we mention it's also a great photo opportunity? If you're in search of more of the artist's famous works? Head over to the 14 th St Subway Station to see his work "Life Underground," a collection of bronze sculptures.

26. Pier 51 Playground, Hudson River Park

A playful brook runs through this sunny kid spot on the Hudson River Park, affectionately known as the Water Park or Pirate Park. We're big fans of the playground's equipment-including a challenging set of monkey bars and a spiral ramp leading to a pirate's lookout in the playground's center-and tot-friendly sand area, but its outstanding feature is the soak-worthy fun it provides via giant kid-activated water gushers and buckets. The playground reopened in 2020 after a renovation.

Governors Island is NYC's playground when the summer hits, so it comes as no surprise that The Yard is a premiere destination for littles. This 50,000 square foot space lets kids choose their own adventure-quite literally. Small visitors are able to get their hands dirty and actually construct their own fun thanks to the donated materials in the playground. Imagine the possibilities that await when your pint-sized architect is able to construct his or her own afternoon entertainment. Once called Play:ground, The Yard a switcheroo to pay tribute to the first "junk playground" in the U.S.-a Minneapolis park of the same name, which opened in the late 40s.

This Forest Park gem re-opened to the public in summer of 2016, replacing outdated equipment with newer structures that are safer and more sturdy for the kids. The NYC Parks Department reportedly dedicated $1.4M to replace the old playground and add an ADA accessible entrance, plus more trees to provide shade on hot summer days. The new playground includes a wild netted climbing structure with a plastic tunnel to crawl through.

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Music Festivals and Outdoor Summer Concerts

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Summer in NYC is filled with so many events that it can get pretty overwhelming. Summer is obviously the busiest season in New York City. There’s always something going on and at any given time. These events include music festivals and summer concerts in NYC. There’s numerous free concerts and outdoor concerts. There are also music festivals which draw in numerous people. These big music festivals are usually held at Randall’s Island, Central Park and Governors Island. It usually turns into a huge, loud and fun party.

Free concerts in NYC happens all the time during the summer. You just need to know where to look. Since free concerts aren’t announced until closer to the show date, we will be updating this section throughout the summer.

My tip: here you find the 28 Best Summer Events in New York.

Amazing Summer Festivals in NYC

Music Festivals are definitely an event that you should check out and is one of the best things to do in the summer in NYC. These type of events usually bring out top talent and a large crowd! Summer in New York City reminds you that it is definitely a great time to be alive. With that being said, here are our favorite music festivals and summer concerts in NYC.

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Summer Stage Festival

Other Events in Midtown Manhattan

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At this event you can visit over 100 concerts & shows for free in many parks all over New York. It’s one of the most popular summer events in New York and a MUST DO for locals. If you’re in New York this summer, be sure to check out one of the shows!

2. 02

Electric Zoo Music Festival

Other Events in Upper West Side

Labor Day Weekend hosts the annual Electric Zoo Music Festival in New York. The Electric Zoo Festival is a three-day music festival that takes place on Randall’s Island, which you can walk to if you’re in Astoria, Queens. Electric Zoo brings in some of the top performers in the house and dubstep genre. Some of the past performers include the late Avicii, Steve Aoki, Benny Benassi and much more. There are a bunch of ways to get to Randall’s Island: the closest subway station is “125 Station”. Your best bet is either by taking the NYC Ferry or an Uber. Also, if you’re in Astoria, you can walk across the RFK bridge. That bridge will lead you right into the island. Tickets are sold out quickly and should be ordered online in advance.

3. 03

Governors Ball Music Festival (June 10-12, 2022)

Other Events in Governors Island

This music festival takes place on Governors Island and is one of the most popular ones in NYC. It draws a lot of people and brings in top talent from different musical genres. You’ll often find celebrities and influencers joining in on the fun as well. This year, Governors Ball will take place on June 10-12.

4. 04

Blue Note Jazz Festival

Other Events in West Village

This is for the lovers of jazz music. The 2022 schedule is not available yet, but according to last year’s press release, the festival didn’t announce their line-up until May. This festival is about a month long and takes place across different venues in NYC. Their mission is to bring in some of the top talents around the world and locally based and bring jazz music to the people here in NYC. It’s definitely you don’t want to miss, especially if you’re a jazz lover.

5. 05

Lincoln Center Festival (July & August 2022)

Building in Upper West Side

Lincoln Center at dusk and water fountains, New York, New York

The Lincoln Center Festival is one of the most highly anticipated cultural events in New York City. This summer, the festival will feature various performances, from opera to theater to dance. There will also be film screenings, lectures, and panel discussions. The festival runs from July through August, so make sure to check the schedule and buy your tickets.

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MoMA PS1 Warm-Up

Other Events in Long Island City

In Long Island City, The MoMA PS1 hosts their annual “Warm-Up” party. The party happens at the MoMA PS1 museum and usually has up-and-coming artists perform. Also, if you’d like to visit the museum, we recommend purchasing one of the New York Sightseeing Passes to receive free entry to multiple museums including this one.

7. 07

Museum Mile Festival (June 14, 2022)

Other Events in Upper East Side

As the name suggests, the Museum Mile Festival is a mile-long celebration of art and culture. The annual festival is geared towards letting people experience special art collections amassed from various museums along Fifth Avenue in New York. During the event, visitors can enjoy artistic masterpieces that stretch over 20 blocks.

The Museum Mile Festival is a fan favorite among locals and is completely free to the public. It also features inclusive activities like face painting, chalk art drawing, and live shows by street performers.

8. 08

Tribeca Film Festival (June 8 - 19, 2022)

Other Attraction in Tribeca

In 2002, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal created the Tribeca Film Festival to bring life back to the neighborhood near Ground Zero. New York City suffered greatly from the attacks of September 11, 2001, and Di Niro’s intention in creating the festival was to help New Yorkers out of this deep-seated depression and give them reason to celebrate again.

The Tribeca Film Festival has grown over the years, and now all the big names from the film industry show up each spring. There are many associated events like short film presentations, film premiers, and various awards.

9. 09

Bryant Park Film Festival

Other Attraction in Midtown Manhattan

One of the best things to do in July in New York is visiting the free Bryant Park Film Festival and picnic performances in Bryant Park. In the heart of Manhattan, people gather in the summer months with blankets and chairs they’ve brought themselves to relax at the outdoor movie theater and concerts by the New York Philharmonics. Bryant Park is just under a 5 minute walk from Times Square, surrounded by tall trees, so it’s a bit secluded from the rest, but you’re still in the middle of it all: Awesome!

10. 10

Summer on the Hudson

Other Events in Upper West Side

Summer on the Hudson is Riverside Park & West Harlem Piers Park’s annual outdoor arts and culture festival. Between 59th and 153rd Streets on the Hudson River, you can experience live DJs, exhibits, special shows for kids, and of course, the outdoor movies. And the best part? All the events are free!

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Brklyn Film Festival (June 3 - 12, 2022)

Other Events in Greenpoint

If you can’t get enough of movies in the summer, New York is the place to be. The Brooklyn Film Festival features more than 100 films from around the world – this year’s 25th anniversary also features many premieres! There’s everything from documentaries to animation and other film experiments.

12. 12

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival

Other Events in Park Slope

Since its first performances in 1979, the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival has been entertaining audiences of New Yorkers and visitors alike. This free festival hosts events all summer long that are a testament to culture and creativity.

With performances featuring “global music icons, legendary jazz artists, chart-topping indie bands, gravity-defying dance troupes, large-scale film projects” and even VR installations, this Prospect Park Bandshell-based series is a must-see for any NYC summer visit.

13. 13

River to River Festival

Other Events in Battery Park City

Taking place each summer in Lower Manhattan, the River to River Festival is a free summer arts festival that features live art performances and public art installations.

Put on by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, this event was started after the events of 9/11 as a way to help heal and celebrate New Yorkers’ resiliency. For tourists to New York, this is a moving way to connect with the city and to experience some beautiful, thought-provoking art.

14. 14

Juneteenth

Other Events in Brooklyn

This official holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery, has only existed in the USA since 2021. The name is a combination of the words Nineteen and June – hence “Juneteenth”. The story behind it is really exciting: on January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln passed a law banning slavery. From that point on, Union soldiers marched into Confederate territories and gradually freed the enslaved people. But it was not until two and a half years later that their mission was accomplished, for on June 19, 1865, Galveston Bay was reached by Texas – the people here being the last to be freed, so to speak.

In New York itself, there has been a Juneteenth Festival since 2009, which always takes place around June 19 in Brooklyn.

15. 15

Jazz Age Lawn Part (June 11 & 12, 2022)

Other Art & Culture in Governors Island

This lively, colorful, and family-oriented event features performances from an orchestra specializing in Hot Jazz of the 1920s, a dance troupe that channels the Roaring ‘20s, vaudeville spectacles, and more. And because it’s prohibition-themed, you know there’s always a great lineup of summer cocktails and drinks.

16. 16

Hot 97 Summer Jam - Not officially confirmed for 2022

Other Events in Outside of New York City

The Hot 97 Summer Jam is an annual summer festival in New York that has been around for over 20 years. I’ve been to the Hot 97 Summer Jam myself – if hip-hop interests you, this music festival is a perfect match for you!

Over the years, it’s featured big-name acts like 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Nas and Wiz Khalifa. What’s so special about the Hot 97 Summer Jam? You get to see the best hip-hop greats and talented up-and-coming artists all in one event!

17. 17

Taste of Times Square Week (first/second week in June, not confirmed in 2022)

Other Events in Theatre District

June begins with a very special event in Times Square: The restaurants there show what makes them so special and provide visitors with culinary highlights from their kitchen. Accompanied by great live music and many other surprises, this is the perfect place to fill your stomach. The event usually takes place in the first or second week of June.

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4th of July Fireworks And Food Festival

Other Events in New Jersey

Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks are undoubtedly impressive. Still, they’re not the only fireworks show in town! If you’re looking for a full festival experience, complete with great street food, music, and more, the Fireworks And Food Festival in Jersey City is just across the Hudson River.

Complete with great views of New York and ideal for those families who are staying in New Jersey during their New York Trip, the Jersey City Fireworks and Food Festival is being hosted on Montgomery Street.

This free event features food from the Jersey City Night Market, artisanal works, drinks, and music up till 9:30pm, when the food stops and the fireworks begin. For more details on this 4th of July Fireworks and Food Festival, head to the official event page.

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Scooper Bowl Ice Cream Festival at Bryant Park

Other Events in Midtown Manhattan

Hot weather means, cold food. And what cold food is better than ice cream? At Bryant Park, you can eat as much ice cream as you want in the first three days of the month! For $20, an all-you-can-eat ice cream extravaganza takes place. Here, famous New York-based ice cream shops such as Baskin-Robbins, Ben & Jerry’s, Big Gay Ice Cream, Waffle & Dinges and the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. Now that’s some big-time names all in one park. Something like this only exists in New York!

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20. 20

Harlem Meer Music Festival: A Free Summer Festival in NYC

Other Art & Culture in Harlem & Washington Heights

Every summer, for two consecutive weekends, the Harlem Meer Music Festival takes place (usually end of July / beginning of August). It is a free event held at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (elevation 110th Street and 5th Avenue). The Harlem Meer Performance Festival was founded in 1993 to celebrate the restoration of the Harlem Meer and the surrounding 225 acres above 96th Street.

21. 21

Make Music Festival

Other Events in Park Slope

If you would rather spend the extra hours of the summer solstice outdoors enjoying music, be sure to check out the Make Music Festival. This event began in France in 1982 as the Fete de la Musique but gained significant momentum and is now held on the same day each year in 120 countries and over 1,000 cities.

Unlike any traditional music festival you’ve ever attended, Make Music is open to anyone who wants to join in. Here you’ll find every type of musician – both old and young, professional and amateur, from every genre. On June 21, 2022, you’ll have the opportunity to watch said performers flood the streets, parks, porches, and plazas around the city. The entire event is open to the public and free of charge.

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Since HBO first started showing films in Bryant Park in 1992, free movie screenings have become a summertime tradition in the City. All kinds of films—Hollywood classics, current blockbusters and indie gems—are screened at outdoor venues throughout the five boroughs, with stunning backdrops like the Manhattan skyline (Brooklyn Bridge Park Movies with a View) and the Coney Island Cyclone (Coney Island Flicks on the Beach).

This season’s offerings include recent hits like Green Book and Crazy Rich Asians, ’80s classics When Harry Met Sally and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and family-friendly flicks such as Mary Poppins Returns and The Lego Ninjago Movie. Below is a schedule of free film screenings throughout New York City, organized by day of the week. Unless otherwise noted, all screenings start at dusk, typically around 8:30pm. Check the listings for details and then grab a blanket, bring some snacks and enjoy cinema alfresco, NYC style.

Check back frequently for updates.

Seaport Cinema. Courtesy, Seaport District

Monday

Bryant Park Movie Nights, Manhattan
June 10: Big (1988)
June 17: Big Daddy (1999)
June 24: Audience Choice
July 1: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
July 8: Carrie (1976)
July 15: Bad Boys (1995)
July 22: Coming to America (1988)
July 29: Goodfellas (1990)
August 5: Anchorman (2004)
August 12: Audience Choice

Seaport Cinema, Rooftop at Pier 17, Manhattan
July 1: The Sandlot (1993)
July 8: Fool’s Gold (2008)
July 15: Finding Nemo (2003)
July 22: The Waterboy (1998)
July 29: Shark Tale (2004)
August 5: Moana (2016)
August 12: The Last Song (2010)
September 2: Hook (1991)
September 9: 50 First Dates (2004)

Coney Island Flicks on the Beach, Brooklyn
July 22: Incredibles 2
August 5: A Star Is Born
August 26: Avengers: Endgame

Courtesy, Socrates Sculpture Park

Wednesday

Outdoor Cinema at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
July 3: Cielo (2017)
July 10: Purple Noon (1960)
July 17: TBA
July 24: The Story of the Weeping Camel (2003)
July 31: En El Séptimo Día (2017)
August 7: TBA
August 14: La Ciénaga (2001)
August 21: March of the Penguins (2005)

Hudson Riverflicks NYC Films, Hudson River Park, Pier 63, Chelsea
July 10: The Warriors (1979)
July 17: When Harry Met Sally (1989)
July 24: Moonstruck (1987)
July 31: Do the Right Thing (1989)
August 7: Tootsie (1982)
August 14: The Last Dragon (1985)
August 21: Big (1988)

Summer on the Hudson Pier I Picture Show, Riverside Park (at West 70th Street), Manhattan
July 10: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
July 17: The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
July 24: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
July 31: Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
August 7: Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
August 14: Life of Pi (2012)
August 21: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Summer Movies Under the Stars, Prospect Park Long Meadow, Brooklyn
July 17: Brave (2012)
July 24: Love and Basketball (2000)
July 31: Babe: Pig in the City (1998)

The Leopard (1963.) Courtesy, Film Society of Lincoln Center

Thursday

The 50th Mixtape, Lincoln Center, Manhattan
June 27: Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), 6pm; and The Portrait of a Lady (1996), 9pm
July 11: Two English Girls (1971), 6pm; and Mulholland Dr. (2001) 8:45pm
July 18: Come Drink with Me (1966), 6pm; and The Assassin (2015) 8pm
July 25: The Leopard (1963), 6pm; and Happy as Lazzaro (2018), 9:30pm
August 1: Stalker (1979), 6pm; and High Life (2018), 9:15pm
August 8: School Daze (1988), 6pm; and Sorry to Bother You (2018), 8:30pm
August 15: Nocturama (2016), 6pm; and Burning (2018), 8:45pm
August 22: Demonlover (2002), 6pm; and Elle (2016), 8:45pm
August 29: Velvet Goldmine (1998), 6pm; and Her Smell (2018), 8:30pm
September 5: Three Times (2005), 6pm; and Moonlight (2016), 8:30pm

Movies with a View, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
July 11: Pariah (2011)
July 18: Girlfight (2000)
July 25: It Happened One Night (1934)
August 1: Crooklyn (1994)
August 8: The Big Lebowski (1998)
August 15: An American Tail (1986)
August 22: Selma (2014)
August 29: Audience Choice

Courtesy, Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum

Friday

Intrepid Movie Series, Intrepid Museum, Manhattan
May 24: Top Gun (1986)
May 31: Dunkirk (2017)
June 21: TBA
July 19: First Man (2018)
August 16: Audience Choice

MOCA (Museum of Chinese in America) Cinema, Columbus Park, Manhattan
June 7: Kung Fu Panda (2008)
June 14: The Professor: Tai Chi’s Journey West (2016)
June 21: The Joy Luck Club (1993)
June 28: Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Escape in New York: Outdoor Films on Governors Island
June 14: Men in Black (1997)
July 12: After Hours (1985)
August 9: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Hudson Riverflicks Family Fridays, Hudson River Park, Pier 46, Greenwich Village
July 12: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
July 19: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
July 26: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2018)
August 2: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
August 9: Incredibles 2 (2018)
August 16: How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
August 23: Trolls (2016)

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NYC Parks Movies Under the Stars, various locations
May 10: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Bennett Park, Manhattan
May 10: Venom (2018), Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
May 11: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Samuel N. Bennerson Playground, Manhattan
May 11: Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
May 16: Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Booker T. Washington Playground, Manhattan
May 17: Smallfoot (2018), DeWitt Clinton Park, Manhattan
May 17: The Incredibles 2 (2018), Wolfe’s Pond Park, Staten Island
May 17: Mary Poppins Returns (2018), John Golden Park & Frank O’Connor Playground, Queens
May 18: The Incredibles 2 (2018), John Jay Park, Manhattan
May 18: Bumblebee (2018), Father Macris Park, Staten Island
May 22: Aquaman (2018), Happy Warrior Playground, Manhattan
May 23: Green Book (2018), Playground 89 Manhattan
May 23: Coming to America (1988), Cunningham Park, Queens
May 24: The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017), Ocean Breeze Park, Staten Island
May 24: Mary Poppins Returns (2018), J. Hood Wright Park, Manhattan
May 24: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Cherry Tree Park, Manhattan
May 25: Christopher Robin (2018), William F. Passannante Ballfield, Manhattan
May 25: Jaws (1975), Franklin F. Roosevelt Boardwalk, Staten Island
May 30: Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), Seward Park, Manhattan
May 31: Bumblebee (2018), Chelsea Park, Manhattan
May 31: Creed II (2018), Corporal Thompson Park, Staten Island
June 1: Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Carl Schurz Park, Manhattan
June 4: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), Samuel N. Bennerson Playground, Manhattan
June 6: Green Book (2018), Carmansville Playground, Manhattan
June 6: A Star Is Born (2018), Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
June 8: Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Wagner Playground, Manhattan
June 11: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Frederick Johnson Playground, Manhattan
June 12: Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), Poor Richard’s Playground, Manhattan
June 13: Drumline (2002), Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
June 13: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! (1995), Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
June 15: A Dog’s Way Home (2019), Playground 89, Manhattan
June 15: The Little Mermaid (2018), White Playground, Manhattan
June 19: Aquaman (2018), Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
June 20: BlacKkKlansman (2018), Wright Brothers Playground, Manhattan
June 20: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
June 22: Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Corporal John A. Seravalli Playground, Manhattan
June 27: Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
June 29: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Martin Luther King Jr. Playground, Manhattan

Rooftop Films, various locations
May 30: Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Redux, Remix & Requiem, Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
May 31: Dangerous Documentaries, Metrotech Commons, Brooklyn
June 13: Well Groomed (2019), Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
June 28: The Sound of Silence (2019), New Design High School, Manhattan
July 17: Anbessa (2019), Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

Outdoor Movie Nights at Randall’s Island Park, Fields 81 and 42
May 24: The Incredibles 2 (2018), Field 81
June 8: Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Field 81
June 15: Black Panther (2018), Field 81
July 14: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Field 42
July 28: Tangled (2010), Field 81
August 11: Crazy Rich Asians (2018), Field 42
August 18: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Field 81
September 8: Creed II (2018), Field 42

Films on the Green, various locations
May 31: Coco Before Chanel (2009), Cedar Hill, Central Park, Manhattan
June 7: Where Do We Go Now? (2011), Washington Square Park, Manhattan
June 10: Miniscule, Valley of the Lost Ants (2013), McGolrick Park, Brooklyn
June 14: In Safe Hands (2018), Washington Square Park, Manhattan
June 21: Peppermint Soda (1977),Transmitter Park, Brooklyn
June 28: Mustang (2015), Transmitter Park, Brooklyn
July 5: Tomboy (2011), Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
July 10: The Amazing Catfish (2013), J. Hood Wright Park, Manhattan
July 12: Aya of Yop City (2010), Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
July 19: Sequins (2004), Riverside Park Pier I, Manhattan
July 26: Chocolat (1988), Riverside Park Pier I, Manhattan
September 3: Olivia (1951), Columbia University, Manhattan

ImageNation Outdoors Film & Music Festival, various locations
July 10: 42 (2013), Jackie Robinson Park, Manhattan
July 31: Grace Jones: Bami & Bloodlight (2017), St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan
August 8: TBA
August 17: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan
August 22: Amazing Grace (2018), Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
August 23: Decade of Fire (2019), St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan
August 24: Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (2018), St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan
September 20: Daughters of the Dust (1991), St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan

CinemaLIC, Hunters Point Park South, Queens
July 18: Dirty Dancing (1987)
August 15: Jaws (1975)
September 7: Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

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Summer Rising 2022 is a partnership between New York City's Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)

For grades K-8, Summer Rising programming will spark curiosity, joy, and a love of learning. Students will engage with peers and caring adults to experience all that our city has to offer. We will continue to combine academic support and school-based enrichment programming led by Community Based Organizations (CBOs), and students will have daily opportunities to play, create, explore, and develop new interests.

For more information for families and school administrators please visit nyc.gov/summerrising or email questions to summer@schools.nyc.gov

If accepted into the Summer Rising program, you MUST complete the supplemental enrollment form below. Your CBO provider will reach out to support you and can provide a printed copy if needed. This form MUST be hand-delivered to the provider on or before the first day of programming.

Supplemental enrollment forms:

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Summer Rising 2022 is a partnership between New York City's Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) For grades K-8, Summer Rising programming will spark curiosity, joy, and a love of learning. Students will engage with peers and caring adults to experience all that our city has to offer.

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Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York

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Catholic elementary schools across the Archdiocese of New York are offering Math, ELA and other programs to help children make further academic strides over the summer break. Click on the applicable link(s) below to view a synopsis of each school’s summer program offering. Contact the school to enroll your child.

Bronx

Holy Family School

Holy Rosary School

Our Lady of Grace School

Our Lady of the Assumption-St. Mary Star of the Sea School

Santa Maria School

St Brendan School

St Lucy School

St Margaret of Cortona School

St Raymond Elementary School

Sts Philip and James School

Villa Maria School

Central Westchester

Our Lady of Victory School, Mt Vernon

Transfiguration School, Tarrytown

Manhattan

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School

The Epiphany School

Staten Island

Notre Dame Academy

Our Lady Star of the Sea

St. Peter-St. Paul School

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Catholic elementary schools across the Archdiocese of New York are offering Math, ELA and other programs to help children make further academic strides over the summer break. Click on the applicable link(s) below to view a synopsis of each school's summer program offering. Contact the school to enroll your child.

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Summer Camps

After-school and summer camps | Bedford Stuyvesant, East New York, Fordham/Belmont, Gowanus, Kingsbridge, Pelham Parkway, Red Hook, Soundview, South Bronx, University Heights/Morris Heights

When the last school bell has rung for the year, Good Shepherd Services transforms many of its after-school programs into free summer camps. With locations across the Bronx and Brooklyn, we provide thousands of children and youth with rich summer experiences and learning opportunities.

While activities vary from camp to camp, all of our summer camps are structured to offset summer learning loss by coupling outdoor, recreational fun with hands-on enrichment activities that strengthen children's academic skills. Our youth will be too busy having a good time to realize they are learning!
Contact individual camps for information on applications, deadlines, and qualifications.
*Youth who have just completed the 5th grade should contact a program that serves K-5 or K-8.

*Not all K-5 summer camps can accommodate youth who are beginning kindergarten in September. Please contact programs directly for more information.

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Summer Camps After-school and summer camps | Bedford Stuyvesant, East New York, Fordham/Belmont, Gowanus, Kingsbridge, Pelham Parkway, Red Hook, Soundview, South Bronx, University Heights/Morris Heights When the last school bell has rung for the year, Good Shepherd Services transforms many of its after-school programs into free summer camps.

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Our DYCD COMPASS after-school and summer camp programs serve children between the ages of 5 and 12. Activities include health and fitness, literacy and STEM development, arts education, computer practice, and character building. During school vacations, children attend local and day trips as well as approved overnight trips. Homework assistance is provided during the school year. Meals are included.

DYCD COMPASS After-School and Summer Camp Programs

BronxWorks operates after-school and summer day camp programs for children ages 5 - 12 years old at several locations. Our programs combine recreational activities with hands-on, engaging learning opportunities, creating a balanced schedule that reinforces lessons from school.

Cornerstone Community Centers

BronxWorks Cornerstone Community Centers are open year-round. They provide activities for children and youth ages 5 through 21, as well as programs for adults and senior citizens. All activities are free and open to the community, with preference going to NYCHA residents.

For children ages 5 to 12, the Cornerstone Community Centers offer an engaging after-school program that combines structured recreational activities with additional academic support, creating a safe space for children to learn and have fun. During the summer, the centers' summer camp program combines recreational activities with hands-on, engaging learning opportunities to reinforce lessons learned in school and prevent summer learning loss.

Programs for Elementary School-Age Children FAQs

Are there fees for the school-age programs?

All DYCD COMPASS programs are offered to parents at no cost. The school-age program at the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center has a limited number of subsidized slots and accepts vouchers from HRA, ACD, and Local 1199.

Do the center-based programs have transportation?

The center-based programs do not provide transportation; however, the program staff escort children from our local feeder schools via our Safe Passage program. Feeder schools for the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center are Sheridan Academy and the Family School. Feeder schools for Bronxchester are PS 157 and PS 140 - The Eagle School. Feeder schools for Third Ave are PS 157, PS 140 - The Eagle School, PS 146, and Brilla Veritas (Charter School).

What are the program hours?

The school-age programs operate Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During school vacations, selected holidays, and the summer, the programs operate from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

The BronxWorks program provides kids with creativity. I'm very shy when it comes to interacting with other students, so BronxWorks has helped me express myself and has helped my personality come out."

- Ashlie A., After-School Program Participant

BronxWorks among eight NYC-based nonprofits receiving $3M Verizon grant funding toward STEM initiatives

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The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development offers engaging high quality programs for young people in all five boroughs of New York City during the hours they are not in school.

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The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development offers engaging high quality programs for young people in all five boroughs of New York City during the hours they are not in school.

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Registration is open for 2024!

BCAP Summer Camp is an award-winning day camp for kids ages 7-12 (grades 2-6). During our two-week summer program, Adventurers visit two institutions on our Cultural Campus each day, where they explore our annual theme through games, experiments, creative arts, and exploration. Our team of experienced educators and counselors are committed to helping our Adventurers grow-- intellectually, socially, personally, and creatively-- in our safe, welcoming, and FUN camp community.

Theme & Curriculum

Each year educators from the six member institutions collaborate with the BCAP Director to create a curriculum of fun new activities that weave connections between the arts, nature, history, culture, technology, literature, and science.

Our 2023 theme was "Around the World" - Travel across the globe in the heart of Brooklyn! Discover what "Around the World" means with hands-on explorations of global connections at each of our BCAP partners. Brooklyn's history, nature, and culture tells us stories that put seven billion people right at the end of your stoop!

A Day at Camp

View a sample daily schedule and a sample 2-week schedule.

Dates

Choose ONE 2-week session when you register. Our 2024 summer schedule is:

July 1 to 12 (discounted, no camp July 4)

July 15 to 26

July 29 to August 9

Time

9:00 am-3:30 pm

Free early drop-off at 8:00 am

Limited space in Stay&Play aftercare from 3:30-6:00 pm

Location

Drop-off and pickup will be at Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway. 2/3 train to the Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum

Price

Session 1: $750 (9 days, no 4th of July)

Session 2: $800 (10 days)

Session 3: $800 (10 days)

Online payment with credit card preferred. Payment plans available. Check or money order must be made out to "Brooklyn Public Library." Stay&Play aftercare is $225 for session 1 and $250 for Sessions 2 & 3.

Generous financial aid is available, please see our about page for more information!

About our Staff

Each of our camp groups is paired with a fantastic team of 4-5 experienced counselors. Our staff represent the diverse Brooklyn community we serve. Most importantly, our counselors are fun, welcoming, and excited to be a part of the BCAP family. Check out the Jobs page for more details about our full team, staff qualifications and training, and jobs.

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Why Oasis?

Oasis Day Camp is a unique camp experience! Combining, warm and caring people, amazing camp facilities, age-appropriate exciting programing, and safety, Oasis nurtures children and their imaginations, interests, and friendships. Our staff are role models who are passionate care givers, and our camp directors are childcare professionals and teachers who are members of the local community.

At Oasis, campers have a sense of belonging, strength, power, and support...At Oasis campers have unforgettable summers and lifelong friends.

Oasis Mission

Oasis provides customized, engaging programs for children of all ages. Oasis programs create exciting, safe, and inclusive environments where children enjoy activities and develop life skills through quality experiences in the arts, athletics, nature, aquatics, and enrichment activities.

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Take a look at our job descriptions and once you've decided on a position, click below to begin the application process.
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The lineup for the 2024 Citi Concert Series on TODAY is here! See who's performing

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The lineup for the 2023 Citi Concert Series is music to our ears!

The roster of artists who will take over the TODAY Plaza this summer has been released and features some of the hottest acts around.

Jonas Brothers are kicking off the series with the season's first show on Friday, May 12, while Big Time Rush will keep the music coming the first week of June. Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan, Chance the Rapper and Darius Rucker are just some of the other artists who will perform.

Here's a look at this summer's schedule.

May

Friday, May 12 - Jonas Brothers *Register for a Fan Pass

June

Friday, June 2 - Big Time Rush *Register for a Fan Pass

Friday, June 9 - Niall Horan *Register for a Fan Pass

Thursday, June 15 - Chance the Rapper *Register for a Fan Pass

Friday, June 23 - Kim Petras *Register for a Fan Pass

Friday, June 30 - Karol G *Register for a Fan Pass

July

Wednesday, July 5 - TWICE *Register for a Fan Pass

Friday, July 21 - Dan + Shay *Register for a Fan Pass

Friday, July 28 - Renée Rapp *Register for a Fan Pass

August

Friday, Aug. 11 - Kelsea Ballerini *Register for a Fan Pass

September

Friday, Sept. 1 - Darius Rucker *Register for a Fan Pass

Check back soon for a date!
Kelly Clarkson Jon Batiste TODAY concerts are free and open to the public. The shows take place on the TODAY Plaza in Rockefeller Center, located at 48th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues, in New York City. Fan Passes are limited and available by advance request. Guests who receive them will be notified by email before the scheduled concert date. Guests who do not obtain a Fan Pass can still attend the General Admission line the morning of the concert, and those fans will be let in if space allows. Other answers to commonly asked questions about the series can be found .

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Free Things To Do in the Bronx - Free Summer Theater Park in NYC

June 21, 2023 / Bronx Neighborhoods / Dance & Theater / Theatre Bronx / Bronx Things To Do / Bronx Buzz NYC.

Summer is hitting full stride. A number of community theater and dance groups in collaboration with the NYC Parks Department and frequently some measure of government funding, collaborate to provide Queens neighborhoods with a summer that includes free theater in the parks. The theatrical productions listed below are designed for young and old alike and they're FREE.

Editor's Note - Note that ASTERISKED events have NOT been updated. Pay attention to the performance dates / years. We will be updating / adding this summer theater report through the summer, so check back periodically for updates which you can note by the date changing above.

Other Free Things To Do in the Bronx 2023

Free Summer Movies in the Bronx 2023. Click here to view our report on free movies in the park - summer movies in the Bronx, Mott Haven, Claremont Village, Hunts Point, Morrisania, Highbridge, Norwood, Bedford Park, Pelham Bay, Van Cortlandt, Riverdale, Concourse, Highbridge, Kingsbridge and Morris Heights.

Music / Concerts in the Park in the Bronx 2023. Click here to view our report on free summer concerts in the Bronx - Mott Haven, Claremont Village, Hunts Point, Morrisania, Highbridge, Norwood, Bedford Park, Pelham Bay, Van Cortlandt, Riverdale, Concourse, Highbridge, Kingsbridge and Morris Heights.

Current Bronx Things To Do. Click here to view a listing of current Bronx things to do.

Free Things To Do in the Bronx - Free Summer Theater Park in NYC

June 21, 2023 / Bronx Neighborhoods / Dance & Theater / Theatre Bronx / Bronx Things To Do / Bronx Buzz NYC.

Continued.

Directory of Bronx Free Summer Theater by Bronx Areas / Venues / Dates BX NYC

Use this Directory to click directly into each section / neighborhood. This page is organized by sections of Bronx [South, Central, East and Northwest], then by concert location and then by concert date. Use this Directory to click directly into each neighborhood.

1. South Bronx Free Summer Theater NYC

2. Central Bronx Free Summer Theater

3. East Bronx Free Summer Theater NYC

4. North & West Bronx Summer Theater NYC

5. Near Bronx Free Summer Theater NYC

Also check our monthly Bronx Events / Bronx Things To Do Calendar NYC. We're still working on this. It should be in fair shape in July and good shape by August / September.

WORK IN PROGRESS - 6.21.23. We'll be updating WEEKLY for a while.

South of the Cross Bronx Expressway [172nd & 176th Streets], East of the Harlem River & West of the Bronx River

Free Outdoor Theater at La Casita Pregones Theater / PRTT Puerto Rican Traveling Theater - Free Things To Do In the Bronx NYC

Location. Pregones Theater is located at 571 Walton 150th Street in the Concourse Village neighborhood of the Bronx.

Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 1 - 4 pm Stage Garden Rumba 2023. FREE. Here's the scoop, just in, " ... Stage Garden Rumba happening June 24th, Saturday at Soundview Park in The Bronx on the corner of Morris Avenue and Lafayette Avenue from 1pm-4pm. This is an abridged version of Stage Garden Rumba as our other Stage Garden Rumbas won't be happening until September. We still don't have information for the other upcoming Stage Garden Rumbas until further notice...". Now you know what I know, so enjoy the event on Saturday and stay tuned for future events / updates.

THIS IS FROM 2022. NOTE DATES / YEARS. MORE TO FOLLOW AS THE SUMMER CONTINUES.

Friday & Saturday, June 24 & 25, 2022 - beginning at 7.30 pm, 11 am and 2 pm, respectively. El Otro Oz.

Description. This is a bilingual derivative of the Wizard of Oz is escribed as, " ... a transformative journey with this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk-infused musical ... As her fifteenth birthday approaches, Dora, a contemporary Latine teenager, struggles with her family's ideas about tradition and dreads her impending quinceañera! But, when Dora gets swept away to a strange new land, she learns how to celebrate her unique rhythm and embrace her cultural identity. A previous version of the show, entitled Yellow Brick Road, premiered in 2010 and was recognized as a New York Times Critic's Pick...". Free.

Contact / Tickets. You're advised to rsvp tickets in advance at www.pregonesprtt.org.

July 23, 2022 at the Pregones / PRTT Theater Garden, 575 Walton Avenue in the Concourse / Mott Haven neighborhoods of the Bronx. They describe the event as: "... Presented in partnership with Pregones / PRTT, Stage Garden Rumba is an open invitation for all New Yorkers to experience the cultural riches, regional community gardens and green spaces, and vibrant Casitas of the South Bronx ... The series will again feature extraordinary Artists - actors, singers, dancers, writers; Activists with the pulse of local, national, and international struggle and social justice; and Community Members ... Hyperlocal and universal, Stage Garden Rumba brings together voices of joy and revolution to fuel our collective imagination and propel us into a self-determined future ... " At the following locations primarily in the South / Central. Free.

Contact / Tickets. Free and outdoors, so rsvp may not be necessary, but you might want to check as we get closer into the dates. www.nosquedamos.org

Free Outdoor Theater in the Concourse, Mott Haven, West Farms, Longwood, East Tremont, Woodstock, Port Morris and Claremont Neighborhoods of the Bronx NYC

Locations. See Below as the locations change with each date. Free outdoor summer theater in the Concourse, Mott Haven, West Farms, Longwood, East Tremont, Woodstock, Port Morris and Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx.

Contact / Tickets. Free and outdoors, so rsvp may not be necessary, but you might want to check as we get closer into the dates. www.nosquedamos.org

2023 UPDATE - SEE PREGONES ABOVE. THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. THE LISTINGS IMMEDIATELY BELOW ARE OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR. Continue scrolling down for added updates.

Saturdays, July 23 - October 15, 2022 from 2 - 6 pm - Stage Garden Rumba - They describe the event as: "... Presented in partnership with Pregones / PRTT, Stage Garden Rumba is an open invitation for all New Yorkers to experience the cultural riches, regional community gardens and green spaces, and vibrant Casitas of the South Bronx ... The series will again feature extraordinary Artists - actors, singers, dancers, writers; Activists with the pulse of local, national, and international struggle and social justice; and Community Members ... Hyperlocal and universal, Stage Garden Rumba brings together voices of joy and revolution to fuel our collective imagination and propel us into a self-determined future ... " At the following locations primarily in the South / Central. Free.

July 23, 2022 at the Pregones / PRTT Theater Garden, 575 Walton Avenue in the Concourse / Mott Haven neighborhoods of the Bronx.

August 27, 2022 at the Bronx Sunshine Community Garden, 1768 Bryant Avenue at 174th Street near the New Horizon Shopping Mall in the West Farms / Longwood / East Tremont neighborhoods in the Bronx.

September 10, 2022 at Rincón Criollo, 749 Brook Avenue at East 157th Street across from the Flynn Playground in the Woodstock / Longwood neighborhoods of the Bronx.

September 17, 2022 at Maria Sola Community Greenspace, at East 134th Street and Lincoln Avenue in the Port Morris neighborhood of the Bronx.

October 1, 2022 at La Finca del Sur Community Garden, 110 East 138 Street at the south end of the Grand Concourse in the Mott Haven / Concourse neighborhoods of the Bronx.

October 15, 2022 at the Amphitheater in Crotona Park, at 559 Claremont Parkway at Fulton Avenue in the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx.

Also see free movies, free concerts and free summer things to do in the Bronx, free summer movies in the Bronx and free summer concerts in the Bronx.

Free Things To Do / Summer Outdoor Theater in Morrisania Bx NYC

Location. These Performances are held at the Bronx Music Center outdoor plaza at 438 East 163rd Street in Morrisania at Washington Avenue. NOTE. Many of the performances are outside at 443 East 162nd which is outside the southern entrance. OLD. The old Bronx Music Heritage Center was located at 1303 Louis Nine Blvd in Foxhurst.

Contact. https://www.facebook.com/bxmusic or https://www.thisisbronxmusic.org/

2023 UPDATE. HIP TO HIP DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE RETURNING TO THIS LOCATION, BUT BMHC HAS BEEN DOING A FAIR AMOUNT OF MUSICAL AND SOMETIMES THEATRICAL PROGRAMMING. WE'RE WAITING FOR THEM TO UPDATE THEIR SITE, BUT IN THE MEANTIME THEY'VE BEEN POSTING TO FACEBOOK AT - .

Sunday, July 31, 2022 beginning at 5 pm - Shakespeare's Pericles - Pericles - This Shakespearean play has a dramatic mix of tragedy, romance and comedy, all rolled up in one. It opens with Pericles life in danger as he is asked to decipher a riddle, the answer to which will result in his death. So he asks for time to think about it and then flees. In the course of his flight he wins a contest and the prized princess, impregnates her, loses her in childbirth, and goes on to other adventures before reuniting with his daughter and wife [who was found alive swept to shore].

Free Shakespeare in the Park is performed by Hip To Hip Theatre Company of Woodside and sponsored by NYC Parks Department.

Paid & Free Theater at ID Studio Theater - Free Things To Do in the Bronx NYC

Location. The theatrical productions are performed at the ID Studio Theater at 311 East 140th Street off 3rd Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx.

Saturday, June 18, 2022 - Taller: Creacion Colectiva - See website for details.

Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26, 2022 - Convocatoria: Mujeres en el Bronx & Ferias & Fiestas en Bronx [Saturday] & en Queens [Sunday], respectively - See website for details.

Contact. www.idstudiotheater.org

Things To Do in the Hunts Point Neighborhood of the Bronx NYC

Location. The theatrical productions are performed at the The Point CDC at 940 Garrison Avenue at Barretto Street in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx.

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, July 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23, 2022 from 8 - 10 pm, also both Saturdays from 2 - 4 pm & Sundays, July 17 & 24, 2022 from 3 - 5 pm - My Man the Wolf. They describe the play as follows, "... the most beautiful love story ever told ...". Note - They caution attendees that "... this play deals with Adult Themes and Adult Situations. Viewer Discretion Advised. There will be fog/haze and strobe lights used during this production."

Contact / Tickets. www.thepoint.org / Performed by Open Hydrant Theater Company in association with Urban Waves. Tickets are $20 via the website above or www.eventbrite.

Free Things To Do / Summer Outdoor Theater in Mott Haven Bx NYC

Location. Pontiac Playground St. Mary's Park at 450 St. Ann's Avenue in Mott Haven.

Sunday, Aug 7, 2022 @ 2 pm - Teacher! Teacher! or P.S. I love you - Pontiac Playground at St. Mary's Park, 350 St. Ann's Ave. They describe the play as follows, " ... a rip-roaring original musical which tells the story of a struggling teacher in an underserved neighborhood who puts her life on the line for her kids ...". Free summer theater in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx NYC.

Contact. Organized by the Parks Dept & Theater for the New City aka TNC at www.theaterforthenewcity.net

East of the Major Deegan Expressway, South of Van Cortlandt Park - but including Woodlawn Heights, West of the Bronx River Parkway [Morris Park / Webster Avenues] & North of the Cross Bronx Parkway [172nd / 175th Streets]

Free Summer Theater in the Fordham Neighborhood in the Bronx NYC

Location. The MainStage Theater is located at 113 West 60th Street in Manhattan, a block south of Lincoln Center.

Fordham University MainStage Theater also performs plays, but while the main university / campus is in the Bronx, the MainStage Theater is located in Manhattan.

Free Things To Do in the Bedford Park Neighborhood in the Bronx NYC

Location. The Lehman College Performing Arts Center is located 250 Bedford Park Blvd West in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx. Note - The dance party of July 21 is being held outdoors possibly near the college amphitheater, while the kids theater event in early August is being held in the Lovinger Theater.

Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 7 - 9.30 pm - SummerWorx 2022 / Latin Music Dance Party - They describe this as, "... an evening of great Salsa and Merengue featuring Orquesta Jeryco de Edwin Gómez [and they advise you to] Bring your special someone, and your dancing shoes ...". Note you must rsvp due to the CUNY CoVid policy.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 4, 5, 6, 2022 - SummerWorx 2022 / The Three Little Pigs, The Big Bad Wolf & Kung Fu. They describe this event as follows, "... The Children's Theatre Company at Lehman presents, the Three Little Pigs in "The Big Bad Wolf and the Kung Fu Caper". Kids nearly free theater / outdoor summer plays at Lehman College in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx.

Contact / Tickets. www.lehmanstages.org / The Three Little Pigs event costs $1 and requires an rsvp.

They are also hosting a few musical events. Use the Bronx Summer Concerts link at the top of this report to find details.

Free Things To Do in the Bronx NYC - Free Puppet Mobile in the Bronx NYC

June / July / August 2022 at various times in the late morning / early afternoon - CityParks Puppet Mobile. Free. These are free puppet based theatrical performances out of the City Parks Puppet Mobile.

Contact. www.cityparksfoundation.org/puppetmobile

Cut & paste the contact url to view the schedule / locations for performances by the Puppet Mobile on the City Parks Foundation website - www.cityparksfoundation.org/puppetmobile

Free Puppet Mobile in the Bronx - Free Things To Do In the Bronx NYC
*** See the Puppet Mobile in the # 2. North / Central Bronx section of this report.
Click here to view the Loreto Playground in Morris Park, the Clinton Playground in Crotona Park South & Williamsbridge Oval in Bedford Park South map [TBD]. The theatrical puppet mobile productions are performed in the Bronx.

OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 2 - 4 pm. There's a dramatic reading of Euripides Bacchae in Tremont Park near the fountain in the Tremont neighbohood of the Bronx. The reading will be followed with a bi-lingual discussion. Free ice cream will be served by the Dionysus Project. This was done at the Loreto Playground at Haight and Morris Park Avenues in the Morris Park neighborhood of the Bronx.

OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Friday, August 23, 2019 from 11 am - 11.45 am / Free - CityParks PuppetMobile presents Bessie's Big Shot - They describe the Puppet Mobile performance as, "Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd?" At Clinton Playground in Crotona Park South.

OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Friday, August 30, 2019 from 11 am - 11.45 am / Free - CityParks PuppetMobile presents Bessie's Big Shot - They describe the Puppet Mobile performance as, "Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd?" At Williamsbridge Oval at 3225 Reservoir Oval East in the Bedford Park neighborhood.

Also see Bronx movies, free Bronx concerts and free summer things to do in the Bronx.

East of the Bronx River / East of the Bronx River Parkway / north of the East River & South of Westchester - except Woodlawn Heights

Paid & Free Summer Theater at the Bartow Pell Mansion in the Bronx

Location. The Bartow Pell Mansion is located at 895 Shore Road in Pelham Bay Park.

Contact / Tickets. https://www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org

Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2023 beginning at 7 pm on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, and 4 pm matinees on Saturdays and 2 pm matinee on Sundays - Shakespeare's Richard III. They describe the performances as follows, " ... In Shakespeare's classic play, a ruthlessly ambitious man embarks on a merciless campaign of conquest, disinformation, assassination, seduction, and domination fueled by fantasies of absolute power. Join us for an immersive experience throughout the beautiful rooms and grounds of Bartow-Pell Mansion-Museum as a villain carves a bloody path to power - and his subjects slowly awaken to the threat he represents. Most performances of Richard III will bring the audience throughout the mansion, including up to the second floor. However, our 2pm matinee performances on June 18 and 25 will utilize only the large parlor on the ground floor, and will not involve audience movement. Guests who prefer not to climb stairs or move about the house during performances may prefer to attend one of these special one-room matinees...".

Tickets are $40 / $30 for students and seniors.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 6 - 10 pm - Summer Solstice Celebration with New York Landmarks Conservancy. They describe the event as follows, " ... As the sun goes down on the pebble court, enjoy cocktails and bites and a site-specific, two-part dance performance by the Eva Dean Dance Company entitled Liquid Silver: Sanctuary...".

Tickets are $40 for non-members.

Also use the links at the top of this page to view other summer events, such as concerts and movies, at this location.

Community Performance Groups & Spaces in the Bronx - Things To Do in the Bx NYC

Location. Bronx Academy of Arts & Music is located at 2474 Westchester Avenue in the Westchester Square neighborhood of the Bronx. They stage performances throughout other parts of the year. This is how the BAAD website describes them, "Home of Arthur Aviles Typical Theatre and The Bronx Dance Coalition. BAAD! is a 70-seat performance and workshop space founded in 1998 by award-winning dancer/choreographer Arthur Aviles and writer/activist Charles Rice-Gonzalez. Every year BAAD! welcomes 4,000 attendees from New York City, specifically the Bronx, to five annual festivals:

Contact / Tickets. www.baadbronx.org / as of this post it seems their check out isn't working so just in case here's a telephone number - (718) 918-2110.

OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ June 1, 4, 8, 19, 25 & 26 2021 - beginning at 7.30, 8 and 9 pm - BAAD Celebrates LGBTQ. They did a number of theatrical events in commemoration of Pride and Hip Hop.

Saturday, July 9, 2022 beginning at 8 pm - How to be an Artist and not Die Trying. This is an interdisciplinary work with a mix of music and dance from different cultures.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, July 12 - August 11, 2022 - from 9 am - 2 pm - AATT Summer Dance Academy Adventure. Dance instruction for kids ages 6 - 9 years of age.

Thursday - Saturday, August 11 - 13, 2022 - Times Vary - Abdul Latif D2D/T Matched: An Extension. A three day dance performance event taking place in various spaces around the BAAD facility. I believe it may be a paid event - see website below.

Friday, August 26, 2022 beginnning at 8 pm - STAYCEE PEARL DANCE PROJECT ​...ALL NIGHT LONG (WORKING TITLE). A staged installation celebrating house music and culture.

Things To Do In the Bronx NYC - Community Theater Group Paid Summer Theater City Island Bx

Location. The City Island Theater Group is located at 116 City Island Avenue in the City Island neighborhood of the Bronx. They stage performances in the banquet hall of Grace Episcopal Church which is at 116 City Island Avenue on City Island in the Bronx NYC.

Contact. https://www.cityislandtheatergroup.com/

Friday, Saturdays & Sundays, March 4, 5, 11, 12 & 13, 2023 _ Play On - A comedy by Rick Scott. We don't have much information about it. They go on Hiatus Many Summers and perform periodically throughout the rest of the year - Not Free, but tickets are reasonably priced.

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Free Puppet Show in Bufano Park - Free Things To Do In the Bronx NYC
*** See the Puppet Mobile in the # 2. North / Central Bronx section of this report.
Location. The puppet mobile show is shown at Bufano Park at Bradford and La Salle Avenues in the Schuylerville neighborhood of the Bronx.

OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Friday, May 25, 2018 from 11 am - 12 noon / Free - CityParks PuppetMobile presents The Big Good Wolf Puppet Show - "A delightful tale for kids."

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Community Performance Groups & Space - Things To Do In the Bronx NYC

Location. The Bronx House is located at 990 Pelham Parkway South in the Pelham Parkway neighborhood of the Bronx. They host a variety of dance, music and acting classes throughout the year.

Saturdays, July 9 - August 20, 2022 from 1 - 2 pm _ Drama / Intro to Acting. For kids 6 - 12 years of age.

Contact / Price. Tuition - $178 / $123. For details visit their website - www.bronxhouse.org.

North of Spuyten Duyvil Creek, West of the Major Deegan Expressway & Van Cortlandt Park & south of Westchester

Paid & Free Things To Do in the Riverdale Neighborhood of the Bronx NYC

Location. Wave Hill is located along Bingham Road between 249th and 252nd Streets in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. The Riverdale Parking lot is located west / behind Wave Hill, adjacent to the Hudson River if you can't find a spot at the parking lot on site, as generally the onsite parking lot closes late afternoon.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 beginning at 5 pm - Ailey II: Freedom Series Dance Performance. Free, but rsvp.

Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 3 - 4.30 pm - Citywide Dance Party. Dance to the tunes of D.J. Stormin' Norman, as part of the Festival of New York that day. Free, but rsvp.

Contact / Rsvp. www.wavehill.org / Note - Severe weather cancels. Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Questions? Please email them at information@wavehill.org or call the extension above.

Free Things To Do in Van Cortlandt Park in the Northwest Bronx

Locations. The concerts in Van Cortlandt Park are usually located at the Van Cortlandt House Museum at 6036 Broadway at 246th Street in the Van Cortlandt Park, near the Fieldston neighborhood in the Bronx. The Juneteenth concert takes place at the Van Cortlandt Golf House which is located at Baily Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South.

In the photo at right you can see one of the theatrical / Shakespearean productions performed in Van Cortlandt Park. Enter at Broadway and 245th Street.

Contacts. https://nyphil.org | https://www.bronxartsensemble.org | https://vancortlandt.org/

THESE ARE 2023 CONCERTS NOT THEATER PER SE.

Late Posting _ Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 8 - 10 pm - NY Philharmonic. This is described as follows, " ... This summer Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducts two iconic masterpieces - Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man - plus a potpourri of overtures by Rossini and J. Strauss II, and works by NY Phil Very Young Composers...". The concert will be followed by fireworks. FREE.

Location. The concerts in Van Cortlandt Park are usually located at the Van Cortlandt House Museum at 6036 Broadway at 246th Street in the Van Cortlandt Park, near the Fieldston neighborhood in the Bronx.

Monday, June 19, 2023 from 6 - 7.30 pm - Juneteenth Concert by the Bronx Arts Ensemble - Free summer concerts in the Fieldston and Van Cortlandt Park neighborhoods of the Bronx. Organized in association with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.

Location Juneteenth. The Juneteenth concert takes place at the Van Cortlandt Golf House which is located at Baily Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South.

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Kingsbridge Academy in the Bronx - Free & Paid Things To Do Bx NYC

Location. The theatrical classes used to be held at the Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy MS/HS 141 at 660 West 237th Street in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. But EFFECTIVE 2019 the classes are held at the Hayes Auditorium at the College of Mount St. Vincent at 6301 Riverdale Avenue in the North Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx.

Thursday, Friday & Sunday, August 1, 2 & 4, 2019 - Finding Nemo by Riverdale Summer Lights Children's Theatre - Begins at 5 pm all days and matinee at 1 pm Sunday only. A Disney classic performed on stage. In the Hayes Auditorium at the College of Mount St. Vincent at 6301 Riverdale Avenue. Tickets are $10 at www.RiverdaleTheatre.org.

Weekdays July 1 to August 9, 2019 from 9 am to 4 pm [kids] - Acting Classes - Entering grades 2 through 9 and costing $2695. Early bird discount ends in February and tuition must be paid by May. Contact www.RiverdaleTheatre.org.

Free Summer Theater at Marcus Garvey Park, Jackie Robinson Bandshell & Inwood Hill Parks

There's free summer theater at the above parks in nearby Harlem in Manhattan, primarily in July and August. Visit our page of summer outdoor theater in Manhattan by clicking this link.

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These New York City museums are either always free, free on specific days of the week or free for select hours. Find one near you, and take advantage of their generosity.

Note that this takes into account general admission only; certain events and special exhibitions may still require a fee.

BRIC House. Photo: Liz Ligon

Always Free

Sometimes Free

The following museums typically require paid admission but open their doors for free on specific days or times—though again, some do charge for admission to specific events or sections. Be sure to consult their websites or call ahead if you hope to see a specific exhibition.

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Mondays

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Tuesdays

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Wednesdays

Brooklyn Children's Museum. Photo: Julienne Schaer

Thursdays

Courtesy, The Museum of Modern Art

Fridays

The Jewish Museum. Photo: Alex Lopez

Saturdays

The Morgan Library and Museum. Photo: Graham Haber

Sundays

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Finding summer camps in NYC can be especially stressful for your family's finances, and while we want our children to have a fun, rewarding, and safe experience, we don't want to dig into our retirement fund to pay for it. New York City families are lucky because free and cheap summer camps abound all across the five boroughs, where arts and education funding subsidizes some excellent New York City programs so all children can enjoy fantastic summer camps in NYC.

Read on for all our picks for free and affordable summer camps in NYC. Find more summer camps in New York City, including preschool summer camps, great sleepaway summer camps in the Northeast, and STEM summer day camps in our Summer Camp Guide and NYC Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps in NYC by type, age, and neighborhood.

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Editor's note: While applications for some programs have yet to be released, we have confirmed the camps listed are all planning on operating in summer 2023. We will do our best to update this post as details are made available.

The BEAM summer math programs are aimed at low-income NYC kids who are interested in math. Photo courtesy of the camp

Free Summer Camps in New York City

Current sixth or seventh graders
Applications due Wednesday, March 15, 2023
This free summer math program is aimed at low-income NYC kids. In the BEAM Discovery Program, sixth-graders fascinated by math spend five weeks with top instructors, solving problems and learning skills not generally covered in middle schools, like logic or computer programming. Other activities include sports, field trips, and games. Seventh graders experience BEAM programming in a three-week sleepaway summer camp on a college campus upstate. To be eligible, students must live in New York City and demonstrate financial eligibility. Admission is highly competitive, but both programs are entirely free. The sixth-grade program includes breakfast, lunch, field trips, and daily transportation to one of two campuses (uptown or downtown) and runs from Saturday, June 10-Friday, August 11. The seventh-grade program includes food, lodging, transportation, and activities and runs from Sunday, July 9-Sunday, July 30. BEAM students are offered academic and college readiness support following the program.

Current 8th- and 9th-graders
Application due Friday, March 17, 2023
GOALS stands for Greater Opportunities Advancing Leadership and Science, so if you know a girl who's really into STEM subjects, listen up: Current eighth- and ninth-grade girls who attend school in NYC are eligible to apply for this free program at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Participants engage in field studies, workshops, and hands-on STEM activities. Only 50 girls are accepted into this highly competitive program, and applications are due Friday, March 17. The program runs for six weeks, from July 10-August 11, 2023. Teacher recommendations, transcripts, and an interview are required. Organizers say GOALS is more a youth leadership program than a traditional summer camp, and participants are expected to attend school-year alumni events. They also have access to internship and mentoring opportunities down the line.

Ages 6-13, varies by location
Application deadline and process varies by location
Every summer, this nonprofit runs more than 12 free summer camps in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The programs are meant to be fun, educational, and combat the dreaded summer slide. Healthy lunches are also provided. Age requirements vary by site. Some camps are held at the group's existing after-school centers, while others are held at public school spaces. You can find a complete list of centers on its website. Contact the location nearest you to find out how to apply.

RELATED: Summer Internships For NYC Teens

Girls Who Code is a national program that welcomes 10th- and 11th-grade girls.

Current 9th-11th graders
Application due Friday, March 24, 2023
These days, it's almost a requirement that kids learn to code. If you have a daughter in high school, this two-week summer immersion program can help. The 2023 application is now online. The 2023 program offers a two-week immersion program or a six-week, self-paced experience where kids can learn on their own time and participate in weekly advisory sessions and Girls Who Code activities. While girls can apply to both programs using a single application, they will only be allowed to participate in one.

Ages 3-14
Application TBD
Details on this summer program are still being finalized, but the nonprofit usually runs camps at sites in the tri-state area, including a country day camp in Westchester and NYC summer day camps housed at centers in Manhattan and the Bronx, as well as local schools. Tuition varies by location. In the past, some programs have been free, while others charged rates around several hundred dollars per week. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. It's one of the few programs that also takes preschoolers. If you are interested in a particular location, check out the entire list of participating programs.

Ages 5-13
Application TBD
This reader-recommended general-interest camp is run by the Neighborhood Improvement Association, which offers several free camps at public schools throughout Brooklyn. Full information is available in early April, so email info@niabklyn.org or subscribe to the summer camp list.

RELATED: Top Tween and Teen Summer Camps in NYC

Kids can enjoy a variety of arts and crafts and traditional camp activities at ACT, which is on the campus of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.

Inexpensive Summer Camps in NYC

We realize that we all have our definition of what constitutes inexpensive, but we've done our best to round up a sampling of some of the least expensive summer camps in NYC. The programs below start at $500 for the entire summer and go up from there.

Ages 3.9-14 years
Registration is now open
ACT has been running a summer day camp on the campus of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine since the early '70s. Kids enjoy arts and crafts, cooking, reading, and playing on the gorgeous grounds, plus field trips. The July session requires a five-week commitment and costs $3,100. Weekly rates in August are $670.

Ages 7-12
Application TBD
This stunning state park hosts a summer day camp that costs $550 for five weeks, and registration occurs in person during the late spring. Find more info on the green space's Facebook page.

Ages 4 and up
Registration is now open
With sleepaway camps and summer day camps located in all five boroughs and beyond, the YMCA provides youth with supervised activities that teach core values, conflict resolution, and leadership skills. These camps are well-priced, between $200-$450 a week, depending on the location. Financial aid is also available to those who qualify.

RELATED: Free Summer Sports and Outdoor Programs in NYC for Kids

At Abrons Arts Summer Camp, students learn creative skills in visual arts, music, theater, and dance.

Ages 5-13
Application TBD
Part of the venerable Henry Street Settlement on the Lower East Side, this program offers arts and crafts, music, drama, sports, swimming, and field trips. Details for this year are still being finalized, but last year's rate was $2,600 for a six-week session, with financial aid cutting the price in half if you meet income requirements.

Ages 7-12
Registration is now open
BCAP includes a garden, a historic house, a nature center, a landmarked park, a library, a zoo, and two museums! Campers enjoy a carefully crafted curriculum led by instructors at each site, often combined with behind-the-scenes access. BCAP takes advantage of the incredible resources of Brooklyn's cultural institutions by offering hands-on experiences for children. Campers explore world cultures at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, become botanists at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, discover the incredible wildlife in Prospect Park, celebrate literature at the Brooklyn Public Library, meet sea lions, baboons, and meerkats at the Prospect Park Zoo, create an artistic masterpiece at Brooklyn Museum and more. Two-week sessions cost $750-800, and the camp runs in two-week sessions in July and August. Full and partial scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Ages 6-13
Lottery dates TBD
The Parks Department runs summer camps in NYC at recreation centers throughout the city that feature arts and crafts, sports, computer time, and field trips. Details for this year's camp are still being finalized, but the camp typically runs from July through August. The cost for the entire summer ranges from $500-$575. To vie for a spot at this low-cost summer camp, enter the online lottery in the spring. Registration generally takes place in early March.

Grants & Other Ideas for Affordable Summer Camps

Some summer camp grants are available to New York City kids. Several of my friends have participated in the One Happy Camper program, which offers up to $1,000 off a child's first year of Jewish sleepaway camp. These grants are not need-based, so anyone can apply.

There are also need-based programs like the venerable Fresh Air Fund, which gives city kids the chance to experience sleepaway camp at no cost; the Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation, which runs summer day camps at various public schools and community centers, and Wishbone, a nonprofit that helps promising low-income NYC high school students attend the summer camp or after-school program of their choice.

Another good bet is to contact local Catholic schools, churches, or community centers in your area. Many of them run inexpensive summer camps in NYC for kids, and not all require membership.

We also keep a list of Free summer sports programs for New York City kids if you're not looking for full-time coverage.

Finally, if your kids have their hearts set on a particular summer camp, inquire about financial aid. Many programs offer assistance to families who qualify.
Photos courtesy of the summer camps This article, originally published in January 2010, is updated annually.

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Our DYCD COMPASS after-school and summer camp programs serve children between the ages of 5 and 12. Activities include health and fitness, literacy and STEM development, arts education, computer practice, and character building. During school vacations, children attend local and day trips as well as approved overnight trips. Homework assistance is provided during the school year. Meals are included.

DYCD COMPASS After-School and Summer Camp Programs

BronxWorks operates after-school and summer day camp programs for children ages 5 - 12 years old at several locations. Our programs combine recreational activities with hands-on, engaging learning opportunities, creating a balanced schedule that reinforces lessons from school.

Cornerstone Community Centers

BronxWorks Cornerstone Community Centers are open year-round. They provide activities for children and youth ages 5 through 21, as well as programs for adults and senior citizens. All activities are free and open to the community, with preference going to NYCHA residents.

For children ages 5 to 12, the Cornerstone Community Centers offer an engaging after-school program that combines structured recreational activities with additional academic support, creating a safe space for children to learn and have fun. During the summer, the centers' summer camp program combines recreational activities with hands-on, engaging learning opportunities to reinforce lessons learned in school and prevent summer learning loss.

Programs for Elementary School-Age Children FAQs

Are there fees for the school-age programs?

All DYCD COMPASS programs are offered to parents at no cost. The school-age program at the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center has a limited number of subsidized slots and accepts vouchers from HRA, ACD, and Local 1199.

Do the center-based programs have transportation?

The center-based programs do not provide transportation; however, the program staff escort children from our local feeder schools via our Safe Passage program. Feeder schools for the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center are Sheridan Academy and the Family School. Feeder schools for Bronxchester are PS 157 and PS 140 - The Eagle School. Feeder schools for Third Ave are PS 157, PS 140 - The Eagle School, PS 146, and Brilla Veritas (Charter School).

What are the program hours?

The school-age programs operate Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During school vacations, selected holidays, and the summer, the programs operate from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

The BronxWorks program provides kids with creativity. I'm very shy when it comes to interacting with other students, so BronxWorks has helped me express myself and has helped my personality come out."

- Ashlie A., After-School Program Participant

BronxWorks among eight NYC-based nonprofits receiving $3M Verizon grant funding toward STEM initiatives

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In the last article of our Playground series we are sharing with you the best playgrounds, community and rec centers that the Bronx and Brooklyn areas have to offer! Some of the locations listed below are visited frequently by Brightside Academy for summer camp trips, field days, community events and more!

Crotona Park
1596-1672 Crotona Ave, Bronx, NY 10457

This public park not only covers 127.5 acres of land, but includes 3.3 acre lake, 28 species of trees and has the largest swimming pool in the Bronx!! We think that's why our Webster location loves to visit so much!

Claremont Park
Clay Ave & E. 170 St, Bronx, NY 10457

This recreational park offers a summertime pool, basketball courts, a baseball field & playgrounds. Our kids love the Safari themed mural painted on the wall!

Morton Playground
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
West Bronx, NY 10453

Includes basketball courts, playgrounds and spray showers perfect for a hot summer day!

Elton Playground, Elton St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Just 7 minutes walking distance from our Barbey location, this playground shares property that is protected by the Metropolitan Transit Authority and also includes spray showers and several recreational facilities.

Bushwick Playground
817 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Try to catch up with the kids from 1491 Broadway at this fun playground! Full of plenty of slides and monkey bars galore, this playground will have your kids jumping off the floor.

P.S. 92 Adrian Hegeman School-Onsite Playground
601 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Your child will make loads of new friends at this playground, attached to P.S. 92 Adrian Hegeman School, this playground is open to the public and always makes the kids at our Rogers location feel more than welcome!

Now, with this list in hand it's time to get the kids and have some summer fun! Have a local park or playground you think should be added to this list? Share with us in the comments below and be sure to find the nearest Brightside Academy near you for our summer camp program.

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Families residing at any of the five HFH family residences can register their kids, ages 7-11, here: https://app.campdoc.com/!/dn/login?r=hfhsummercamp

For any questions regarding registration for HFH Summer Camps 2023, contact Loribeth Nunez via email at LNunez@HFHcamps.org or via phone at (646) 696-8595.

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The Fresh Air Fund | Free & Enriching Programs for kids living in NYC's low-income communities

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At overnight camps in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley, children ages 8-15 make new friends, develop leadership skills and gain self-confidence.

A day at camp is full of fun activities like learning to swim, arts & crafts, archery, learning to play guitar, exploring the outdoors and more!

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Summer enrichment and learning experiences are crucial to the academic success and positive development of young people. PAL Summer Day Camps provide positive mentorship and supervision during high-risk summer months.
Each summer, PAL provides children ages 5-13 living in communities facing high rates of poverty and crime with Summer Day Camps, free of charge. For these children and their families, PAL's Summer Day Camps are often the sole difference between a 12 week summer characterized by listlessness, risk exposure and learning loss --and a summer filled with nutrition, character development and educational growth.

Over the course of seven weeks, children engage in a revolving schedule of academic enrichment, arts learning and fun physical fitness activities, including team based athletic tournaments and sports fundamentals instruction. Frequent field trips and special events add excitement to summer days and introduce campers to youth from other communities and cultural resources in and around the City. Participants in PAL's Summer Day Camps have benefitted from increased physical activity and engagement in the arts, decreased summer learning loss, and improved, communication skills and self-esteem.

PAL's Summer Day Camps kick off with an annual Carnival, a supervised day full of fun and games, and culminate in Culture Day, a project based learning experience in which children present what they learned about the summer's citywide educational theme. PAL's Summer Day Camps operate in all five boroughs and are open Monday through Friday, from 8am to 6pm.
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Supporting a Strong Community

The Drew Hamilton Community Center is located at 220 West 143rd Street (between 7th Avenue and Frederick Douglass Blvd.) in Harlem.

The Community Center provides children and families with a place to call their own. Throughout the year, the Community Center brings residents together through fun educational activities, exciting cultural trips, and engaging programming. We work with neighborhood residents to develop programs that support families, children, and teens as they grow into the future leaders of the community.

For Kids

Our FREE after-school program is available for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade each weekday between 2:30 and 6pm. Some of our most popular programs include homework help, a computer lab, arts and crafts, and cooking classes. No matter what kids choose, they always have fun and learn something new. We also offer programs during school holidays, on Saturdays, and on weekday evenings.

Summer Camp
The summer in New York City is hot, but the Community Center gives kids ages 5-12 the opportunity to cool off at our summer camp. The camp is a free, full day of activities on our beautiful campus in Dobbs Ferry. The program includes fun activities like swimming lessons, slip n' slides, basketball, kickball, and hiking. In addition, campers take field trips two times per week to amusement parks, museums, movie theaters, and other fun spots.

For Teens

The teen program is the place to be on weekday evenings from 6 until 10pm. Teens ages 13-21 are welcome to come and make the Community Center their own by using our computer lab, relaxing in our game room, enjoying guest speakers and concerts, and much more.

For Adults

Beginning in the fall of 2017, the Harlem Clemente Course in the Humanities will be offered to adults. The course is a series of five college-level classes offered free of charge to adult students in economic circumstances that made a college education otherwise inaccessible to them. Learn more by visiting harlemclemente.org.

The Center is operated in conjunction with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA).

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Our DYCD COMPASS after-school and summer camp programs serve children between the ages of 5 and 12. Activities include health and fitness, literacy and STEM development, arts education, computer practice, and character building. During school vacations, children attend local and day trips as well as approved overnight trips. Homework assistance is provided during the school year. Meals are included.

DYCD COMPASS After-School and Summer Camp Programs

BronxWorks operates after-school and summer day camp programs for children ages 5 - 12 years old at several locations. Our programs combine recreational activities with hands-on, engaging learning opportunities, creating a balanced schedule that reinforces lessons from school.

Cornerstone Community Centers

BronxWorks Cornerstone Community Centers are open year-round. They provide activities for children and youth ages 5 through 21, as well as programs for adults and senior citizens. All activities are free and open to the community, with preference going to NYCHA residents.

For children ages 5 to 12, the Cornerstone Community Centers offer an engaging after-school program that combines structured recreational activities with additional academic support, creating a safe space for children to learn and have fun. During the summer, the centers' summer camp program combines recreational activities with hands-on, engaging learning opportunities to reinforce lessons learned in school and prevent summer learning loss.

Programs for Elementary School-Age Children FAQs

Are there fees for the school-age programs?

All DYCD COMPASS programs are offered to parents at no cost. The school-age program at the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center has a limited number of subsidized slots and accepts vouchers from HRA, ACD, and Local 1199.

Do the center-based programs have transportation?

The center-based programs do not provide transportation; however, the program staff escort children from our local feeder schools via our Safe Passage program. Feeder schools for the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center are Sheridan Academy and the Family School. Feeder schools for Bronxchester are PS 157 and PS 140 - The Eagle School. Feeder schools for Third Ave are PS 157, PS 140 - The Eagle School, PS 146, and Brilla Veritas (Charter School).

What are the program hours?

The school-age programs operate Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During school vacations, selected holidays, and the summer, the programs operate from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

The BronxWorks program provides kids with creativity. I'm very shy when it comes to interacting with other students, so BronxWorks has helped me express myself and has helped my personality come out."

- Ashlie A., After-School Program Participant

BronxWorks among eight NYC-based nonprofits receiving $3M Verizon grant funding toward STEM initiatives

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Here’s All The Free Outdoor Movies Coming To NYC Parks This Summer

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Lincoln Center Free Kids and Family Summer Events 2024

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Every summer, there are free film screenings in many parks in the city: from Brooklyn to Queens and to Manhattan, you have several locations to choose from. But one of our absolute favorite spots is Bryant Park. Every Monday, classic films are screened in the incredible setting of the park, surrounded by skyscrapers and the Empire State Building.

Take your time and spend an unforgettable evening under the stars amid the New Yorkers because this is one of the best things to do in Summer in New York!

My tip: be sure to also check out my ultimate guide with all locations in my article on Free Summer Movies in New York City.

What are the Summer Movies in Bryant Park?

My favorite summer event! One of the most famous and, for me, most beautiful places to see movies is definitely Bryant Park. And the best part? They're free! If you're in New York at this time, it's definitely a MUST DO (or rather, MUST SEE)!

When do the movies start and when should you arrive?

Every Monday, classic films are shown here in the incredible setting of the park. After all, you are surrounded by skyscrapers, and the Empire State Building can also be spotted from here.

There is no fixed schedule, as start times vary based on the setting of the sun, but every Monday during the summer the movies start just around sunset, which is between 20:00 and 21:00 during the summer.

It's best to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before the movie starts to secure a good viewing location!

These films could be seen at the Bryant Park Summer Movies in 2023:

And don't forget to check out the free Bryant Park Picnic Performances!

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NYC Carnivals, Festivals and Parades: May 2024

May is full of festivals, carnivals, and parades for the whole family! We've rounded up some of the best ones coming up.

Click on your region to jump to events near you!

Manhattan

Parade begins at W 81st Street and Central Park West, Upper West Side

Saturday, May 11, 1 pm

The 3rd Japan Parade celebrates, expresses, and brings awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan. Visitors can sample authentic Japanese cuisine, and engage in fun and educational activities like shodō (Japanese calligraphy) and origami.
18th Annual Dance Parade
Parade begins at 6th Ave. and 17th St., Chelsea

Saturday, May 18, 12 - 7 pm

Experience the world's only parade to exclusively celebrate and showcase the diversity of dance. This annual celebration of eclectic dance styles from around the world boasts tens of thousands of dancers and spectators, more than 100 styles of dance, and nearly 200 dance groups.

Bronx
Bronx Week Parade & Festival
Parade begins at 1 Fordham Plaza, Belmont

Sunday, May 19, 10 am

This annual event showcases local groups, talent, and Bronx Pride. Marching bands, cheerleaders, sports teams, youth groups, advocacy groups and the best of the Bronx will strut down Moshulu Parkway.
3rd Annual Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Fair
Corner of Crescent Ave and Arthur Ave, Little Italy

Sunday, May 19, 12 - 6 pm

The 3rd Annual Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Fair, hosted by the Albanian American Open Hand Association, features traditional foods, entertainment, games, children's activities, and more.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 Seventh Avenue, Park Slope

Saturday, May 11, 3 - 7 pm

Stoops, schoolyards, parks and local cafes throughout Park Slope will host 150+ inspiring artists sure to amaze the whole family.

Past acts have included Grammy Award-winners, talented teen rockers, high-octane marching bands, hip-hop artists, and music-makers of all kinds.

Queens
Sheep Shearing Festival
Queens County Farm Museum, 75-50 Little Neck Parkway, Glen Oaks

Saturday, May 11, 11 am - 4 pm

$15; $12 for ages 3-11; free for ages 2 and younger.

Celebrate Spring on the farm at NYC's ONLY sheep shearing festival. Farmer-led tours and sheep shearing demonstrations. Learn about the cycle of wool processing.

Get down to the foot-stomping rhythms of live music, and enjoy hayrides, kid's crafts, and a free scavenger hunt to add to the fun!

Psst... Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to do this Week
Queens International Children's Festival
Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica

Saturday, May 18, 12 - 5 pm

JCAL's Queens International Children's Festival offers activities for the entire family to enjoy. The fun-filled family event features many activities including, live music, dance performances, games, arts and crafts, and more!

Vernon Boulevard between 46th Avenue and 50th Avenue, Long Island City

Saturday, May 18, noon - 5 pm

This community street festival celebrates Long Island City with live music, dance, and performances, along with interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games, and more.

Staten Island

Wagner College, One Campus Road, St. George

Sunday, May 19, 12 - 4 pm

Bring the family out for live performances, local vendors, hands-on activities, food for purchase, and inflatables for the kids!

Long Island
Arts Below Sunrise S.T.E.A.M. Festival
Festival begins at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett

Sunday, May 19, 10 am - 5 pm

This community-wide event includes S.T.E.A.M. activities, live music, artists, dancers, demonstrations, craft and food vendors and an overall festive atmosphere for all ages. In addition, There will be contests and prizes!

Leeds Pond Preserve, 1526 N. Plandome Road, Manhasset

Sunday, May 19, 1pm - 6 pm

Enjoy live performances by the Tucker Woods Band, Potato Phoenix, Jah Stix and the Dave Diamond Band. A perfect fusion of the vibrant energy of live music with the wonders of the natural world and scientific discovery.

Featuring non-stop performances by old favorites and new bands. Dive into a multitude of hands-on Science and Nature Activity Stations.

Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, 152 The Arches Cir., Deer Park

Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, 12 - 7 pm

Kick off the unofficial start of summer with 30 food trucks and artisans offering a variety of menus as well as family fun including live music, bounce houses, and more!
Harbes Baby Animal Festival
Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck

Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, 10 am - 6 pm

Ages 3 and up

Spend the day in the Barnyard Adventure enjoying the cutest baby goats, lambs, bunnies, and chicks on Long Island! There will be free live music in the courtyard/picnic area all three days from 1 pm-5 pm!
The Mosaic Street Painting Festival
East End Arts, 133 E. Main St, Riverhead

Sunday, May 26, 12pm - 5 pm

For one day, East End Arts converts the Downtown Riverhead area by the Peconic River into a celebration of the arts. Music fills the air as do the enticing smells of the local food trucks.

Artists, musicians, and art lovers of all ages participate or watch as artists convert squares of the street into vibrant and moving works of art.

Rockland/Bergen
Palisades Mall Carnival
Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack

Weekdays, 5 - 10 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 3 - 10 pm, through May 12.

Ride bracelets $45

Exciting games, thrilling rides, and your favorite fair foods make this a great day out for the family!
Sheep and Wool Festival
Orchard House, 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge

Sunday, May 19, 10 am - 4 pm

Free admission

Enjoy fiber craft activities, a petting zoo, live music, local craft vendors and delicious food. The Silent Auction, featuring clothing and decorative items made by Fiber Craft Studio friends and alumni, offers a rare opportunity to acquire unique, handcrafted items.
Nyack Famous Street Fair
Downtown Nyack, 100 Main Street, Nyack

Sunday, May 19, 10 am - 5 pm

See over 300 exhibitors, from 4 states, with a great selection of arts & crafts, new retail items, home decor & unique gifts lining downtown.

For the foodies, all kinds of food & drinks will be available such as Cousins Lobster truck, baked macaroni & chicken strips trucks, empanadas, Italian, Island food, Thai, French, American, NY Soda Jerks & many more.

Nyack's outdoor cafes will be offering fair specials. Music will be playing at the gazebo.
EarthFest Overpeck 2024
Overpeck County Park, Fort Lee Road, Leonia

Sunday, May 19, 12 - 5 pm

Free admission

Come out for EarthFest Overpeck, a celebration of clean water and a healthy environment, brought to you through a partnership between Hackensack Riverkeeper and Bergen County Parks!

Green-themed Vendors, Food Trucks, Children's presentations, activities and fishing derby are all part of the fun!

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Summer Camps

After-school and summer camps | Bedford Stuyvesant, East New York, Fordham/Belmont, Gowanus, Kingsbridge, Pelham Parkway, Red Hook, Soundview, South Bronx, University Heights/Morris Heights

When the last school bell has rung for the year, Good Shepherd Services transforms many of its after-school programs into free summer camps. With locations across the Bronx and Brooklyn, we provide thousands of children and youth with rich summer experiences and learning opportunities.

While activities vary from camp to camp, all of our summer camps are structured to offset summer learning loss by coupling outdoor, recreational fun with hands-on enrichment activities that strengthen children's academic skills. Our youth will be too busy having a good time to realize they are learning!
Contact individual camps for information on applications, deadlines, and qualifications.
*Youth who have just completed the 5th grade should contact a program that serves K-5 or K-8.

*Not all K-5 summer camps can accommodate youth who are beginning kindergarten in September. Please contact programs directly for more information.

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Summer Camp

The Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures while taking part in many of New York City’s rich cultural and educational opportunities.

Activities include arts and crafts, field games, sports clinics, computer classes, STEAM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), cultural and educational trips, and nature exploration with the Urban Park Rangers. Specific activities, dates, and trip destinations will depend upon the camp location.

Our summer camp program is extremely popular, and in order to make sure that we can accommodate children as fairly as possible, registration is conducted through a lottery.

Lottery Registration Dates

The 2024 Summer Camp lottery period has ended. Please check our Summer Camp page or sign up for our newsletter for updates.

Summer Camp Dates

Monday, July 8 – Friday, August 23, 2024

Cost

Regular Day Camp Cost (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday): $500 per child for seven weeks

Extended Day Camp Cost (8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday): $575 per child for seven weeks

How to Join the Summer Camp Lottery

If your child is not registered as a NYC Parks member, please create an account using Xplor Recreation. When registering multiple children for the lottery please create a family account.

If the child is already a NYC Parks member, please proceed to book that child or children into the lottery.

For parents and guardians who are City employees, please be sure to use your personal email, not your work email, when registering your child/children.

If you are having trouble creating an account, learn how to create an account and register for programs

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Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

Hunts Point Recreation Center - Stage, Bronx

Registration for this event is full. Please use the link below to add your name to the wait list, if available.

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Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

Hunts Point Recreation Center - Stage, Bronx

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Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Multi-Use Room, Bronx

Registration for this event is full. Please use the link below to add your name to the wait list, if available.

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Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Multi-Use Room, Bronx

Registration for this event is full. Please use the link below to add your name to the wait list, if available.

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Contact

Bronx: Jeslyn Galarza, (718) 430-1847

Brooklyn: Rebecca Williamson, (718) 965-8942

Manhattan: Amanda Perez, (212) 408-0243

Queens: Odelia Chan, (718) 393-7370

Staten Island: Dana Vitolo, (718) 816-8103

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Northeast Bronx YMCA Summer Camps- some scholarships available

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The YMCA of Greater New York is thrilled to run summer camp in 2024! Through our 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.

See below for more information about camp sessions and why you should choose the Y.

Early Bird Deadline and Camp Open House
Early Bird Deadline: April 20, 2024
Learn more about summer camp and meet our camp staff at our Open Houses on Saturday, February 10th, March 9th, April 20th, and May 11th.

Northeast Bronx YMCA
1250 East 229th Street
Bronx, NY 10466

Hours & Dates

Hours: 9 AM-5 PM
Extended Day Hours: 8-9 AM & 5-6 PM

Dates: July 1-August 23 (no camp Thursday, July 4)

Session 1: July 1 - July 12, 2024

Session 2: July 15 - July 26, 2024

Session 3: July 29 - August 9, 2024

Session 4: August 12 - August 23, 2024

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2024 sleep-away camp and Summer Cycle applications are open.
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Harriman Base Camp and Summer Cycle

Summers at BCNY are full of activities and excitement at the clubhouses and at Harriman Base Camp in Harriman State Park. Our clubhouses offer high quality and diverse programming with summer schedules that will keep your boy or young man active and engaged while Harriman Base Camp gives members the opportunity to experience sleep-away camp in beautiful upstate New York. Our camp ground amenities include showers, cabins, a lake, a basketball court, and an adventure course.

Become a member at no charge and explore summers at BCNY.
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Harriman Base Camp

The Boys' Club of New York founded Harriman Base Camp with a mission to increase access to environmental and wilderness programming for New York City's boys and young men. Building on over 120 years of experience offering sleep-away camp, Harriman Base Camp connects members to nature as they become active stewards of the environment. Campers develop critical life skills while fostering emotional and physical growth.

Harriman Base Camps offers a supportive environment that brings boys and young men everything that has made BCNY special for nearly 150 years. Our experienced staff partner with campers to build a brotherhood that centers community, safety, and wellness. It is no exaggeration to say that this experience and the friendships that campers make over the summer last a lifetime.

For more information, contact us at basecamp@bcny.org.

BCNY's Harriman Base Camp FAQ

What makes BCNY's Harriman Base Camp different than other camps offered in New York?

BCNY's Harriman Base Camp experience allows young men that live in the city to connect to the wilderness in beautiful upstate New York. Take a look at our trailer to see what makes Harriman Base Camp unique.

Additional Information

Camp Homesickness Policy

For over 120 years, BCNY has offered overnight camp programming. We understand that being away from home can be emotionally challenging for campers. As such, we have a parent check-in schedule that allows campers to touch base with guardians, without interrupting their opportunity to acclimate to their new environment.​

We also have a homesick protocol in place to support campers and families. Our protocol aims to help campers accept and address their feelings while offering a period to resolve their homesickness with experienced staff and several touchpoints with their guardian.​

If a camper's homesickness cannot be resolved for any reason, we will ensure the camper safely returns home.

Emergency Information
Camp phone number: 845-915-3638
If a medical emergency happens while your BCNY member is at camp, you will be notified immediately. There is an EMT on staff who is able to provide emergency care. The closest hospitals to camp are Good Samaritan Hospital and VA Hudson Valley Health Care System.
Camp address: 533 Arden Valley Rd, Southfields, NY, 10975

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"I am very happy that there is an after school program for working parents, and I will always advocate for quality programming in our neighborhoods."

- Shauna, Parent

"Our new after school program, run by NIA, is thriving. The students are not only involved in a range of activities from sports to the arts, they also get assistance with schoolwork."

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Bronx Art Camps

Description: The Bronx Arts Ensemble is a professional performance ensemble with a year-round schedule of chamber music and orchestral concerts, as well as special programs for families and a full arts-in-education program for schools.

Fancy Feet Summer Camps
1295 Allerton Ave., Bronx, NY 10469
Contact: Susan O'Hanlon Mendogni
Ph: (718) 405-5136
Website: www.FancyFeet.com

Latin Dance Camp
1215 Morris Ave., Bronx, NY 10456
Contact: Kathy Walczak
Ph: (718) 590-9000
Email: NievesDanceStudio@gmail.com
Website: www.NievesDannceStudio.com

Bronx River Art Center
495 3rd Ave., Bronx, NY 11215
Ph: (718) 589-5819
Email: Classes@BronxRiverArt.org
Website: www.BronxRiverArt.org

Mind Builders Creative Art Center
3415 Olinville Ave., Bronx, NY 10467
Contact: Betsy Hastedt
Ph: (718) 652-6256
Email: GeneralManager@Mind-Builders.org
Website: www.Mind-Builders.org

Riverdale Children's Theatre Summer Camp
660 W 237th St, Bronx, NY 10463
Ph: (646) 436-3045
Email: Info@RiverdaleTheatre.org
Website: www.RiverdaleTheatre.org

ISG Gymnastics Camp
151 Crotona Ave., Harrison, NY 10528
Ph: (914) 835-0010
Email: Info@ISGGymnastics.com
Website: www.ISGGymnastics.com

Yonkers Peace Pottery Studio
379 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705
Contact: Cori Morenberg
Ph: (646) 316-0554
Email: Info@YonkersPottery.com
Website: www.YonkersPottery.com

WhedCO Summer Camps
50 East 168th St., Bronx, NY 10452
Contact: Katie Aylwin
Ph:(718) 839-1100
Email: Communications@WhedCO.org
Website: www.WhedCO.org

Bronx Sports Camps

YMCA Summer Camp
2 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx, NY 10473
Contact: Sean Andrews
Ph: (718) 792-9736
Website: www.YMCA.org

NYJTL Tennis Camp
980 Mace Ave., Bronx, NY 10469
Contact: DJ Rouzeau
Ph: (347) 238-2311
Website: www.NYJTL.org

Big League Baseball Camps
6 Pennyfield Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Ph: (772) 519-0138
Email: SportsCamp@aol.com
Website: www.PSCCamps.com

Bronx Martial Arts Camp
2955 Webster Ave., Bronx, NY 10458
Contact: Andre Monteiro
Ph: (718) 542-8622
Website: www.TCKWarriors.com

Sophia's Fitness And Dance Center
3501 Riverdale Ave., Bronx, NY 10463
Ph: (718) 543-4181
ebsite: www.SofiasFitnessAndDance.com

MMCC Swimming Camps
3450 Dekalb Ave., Bronx, NY 10467
Contact: Lenora Sealey
Ph: (347) 380-8777
Email: Info@MMCC.org
Website: www.MMCC.org

Delgado Karate Camp
699 Morris Park Ave., Bronx, NY 10462
Ph: (718) 904-1403
Website: www.DelgadoKarate.com

East Bronx Football Camp
2962 Harding Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Ph: (347) 275-3116
Website: www.STSSports.com

Bronx Academic Camps

Description: Our summer camps combine recreational activities with hands-on, engaging learning opportunities, creating a balanced schedule that reinforces lessons from school.

Description: St. Ann's summer program is part of the national Freedom School network. Our mission is to promote civic participation among young children and their families and to foster a love of reading that leads to academic excellence.

Ready Set Learn Summer Camps
3467 Third Ave., Bronx, NY 10456
Ph: (718) 665-1234
Website: www.RSLCC.com

Eastside House Summer Camp
337 Alexander Ave., Bronx, NY 10454
Contact: Althea Stevens
Ph: (718) 993-9355
Website: www.EastsideHouse.org

Horace Mann Day Camps
231 West 246th St., Bronx, NY 10471
Contact: Robert Annunziata
Ph: (718) 432-3820
Email: HMDayCamp@HoraceMannDayCamp.org
Website: www.HoraceMannDayCamp.org

Aspira New York
345 Brook Ave., Bronx, NY 10454
Contact: Jodeily Antigua
Ph: (718) 585-3353
Email: JAntigua@NYAspira.org
Website: www.AspiraNY.org

Bronx Specialty Camps

Description: Weeklong sessions with 2 hours of live instruction per day + 2 hours of self-paced project dev. Curriculum in Python, Java, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, 3D modeling, and more. Average of 5 students per instructor.

Description: Quality camp for children 5-15. Located near Bear Mtn, activities include nature, swimming, boating, music, arts, trips & more.Transportation, lunch & snack included. We make memories!

Description: More than a Camp is one of the most comprehensive and affordable summer camps in the Bronx held on the beautiful 37-acre, tree-lined campus of Lehman College.We are licensed by NYC DOH.

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Description: Our mission is to enrich the quality of life in the Bronx by providing programs and services that promote understanding, interaction, and cooperation among community residents of all ages

STEAM Revolution Camp
College of Mount Saint Vincent, 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471
Contact: Stephen Marmolejos
Ph: (914) 274-8205
Email: info@CuriousonHudson.com
Website: SteamRevolutioncamp.com

Mosholu Day Camp
261 Arden Valley Rd., Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Ph: (718) 882-4000 ext 311
Email: MosholuDayCamp@gmail.com
Website: www.MosholuDayCamp.com

Bronx Zoo Summer Camps
2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460
Ph: (718) 220-5100
Email: BZEducation@WCS.org
Website: www.BronxZoo.com

Phipps Houses
902 Broadway, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10010
Ph: (212) 243-9090
Email: PHSI@PhippsNY.org
Website: www.PhippsNY.org

ESF Camps
5250 Fieldston Rd., Bronx, NY 10471
Contact: Michael and Bill Rouse
Ph: (800) 529-2267
Website: www.ESFCamps.com

The New York Botanical Gardens Camps2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458
Ph: (718) 817-8779
Website: www.NYBG.org

Long Lake Overnight Camp199 Washington Ave., Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522
Ph: (914) 693-7111
Email: Info@LongLakeCampAdvetnures.com
Website: www.LongLakeCampAdventures.com

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Beacon MS 172

abahadur@commonpointqueens.org

81-14 257 St. Queens, NY 11004 MS 172 Irwin Altman Middle School

Queens

4/24

11am - 3pm

GRYC @ IS 93

718-456-5437 x 252

Rosemary's Playground Outdoor between Woodward Ave. &, Woodbine St, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Queens

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Brownsville Academy High School

1150 East New York Ave
Brooklyn NY 11212 Acrss from Lincoln Terrace Park

5/4

10am-3pm

Susan S McKinney

101 Park Ave Brooklyn NY 11205 Between N oxford and N portland

Brooklyn

5/4

12pm-3pm

Farragut Cornerstone

228 York Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Across from Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brooklyn

5/4

12pm-4pm

Clinton

120 E 110 Street NY , NY 10029 between park and lexington 1st Floor ( GYM )

5/4

11am-2pm

Polo Grounds Cornerstone

Polo Grounds Community Center- 3005 8th Avenue New York NY 10039 In the development

5/4

10am-3:30pm

Richmond Terrace

71 Jersey Street
Staten Island, New York 10301
Inside the Richmond Terrace Houses Community Center

Staten Island

5/18

10am-3pm

Middle school 322/ City College Academy of the Arts

gpagan@childrensaidnyc.org (perferred method)

212-569-2880

4600 Broadway NY NY 10040 entrance on 196th Street -Outdoor

Manhattan

5/27

10am - 2pm

Second Chance Agape Worship Center, Inc.

secondchanceawc@gmail.com

646-232-5545

200-12 Hollis Avenue, St. Albans, NY 11412 Between 200 and 201 Street on Hollis

Queens

6/1

12-4pm

South Beach Cornerstone

gbgrau@unitedactivities.org; acrawford@unitiedactivities.org

155 Norway Ave Staten Island, NY 10305 btw Lamport blvd and Oberlin street next to the football field

Staten Island

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4/6 11:00am-2pm UA3, Inc Sunset Park Center Lawn ( 6th Ave and 44th Street, Brooklyn Outdoor Brooklyn 4/8 3:pm-6pm Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation - RDRC isaack@rdrc.org 1920 Mott Ave.

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Urban Park Rangers Camping and Activities Sign Up

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Programs > Urban Park Rangers > Registration

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a New York City adventure!

Register for an Adventure!

Every week Urban Park Rangers are in our parks, helping adults and families experience the natural world in new and unexpected ways. To ensure that all New Yorkers have equal access to our free programs, we ask people to pre-register through a lottery for some of our most popular and unique programs.

About the Lottery

Choose a program below in order to enter the online lottery. You must have a valid email address to register for a program. If you do not have access to a computer, please reach out to a nearby Recreation Center, and ask about availability at its Computer Resource Center.

When to Register

If a program's registration period is open, you will see a green box that reads "Sign up" next to the program title. You can enter your name and contact information, and include up to three other family members in your group.

Getting Selected

We will run the lottery once the registration period is closed, and email everyone who was selected in the lottery drawing. If you do not see an email, please check your "spam" or "junk mail" folders.

If you are not selected in the online lottery drawing, you will be added to the wait list for the program. We will contact you if space is available. Depending upon the program, you may also sign up for the wait list after the program registration period has ended.

More Events

The events listed below are just a sample of what the Urban Park Rangers have to offer each week! Check out the upcoming Weekend Adventures Event Calendar to find even more upcoming programs, and visit our Urban Park Rangers page to learn more about our environmental education and adventure course, or how to schedule your own adventure!

There are currently no programs available for registration at this time.

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Important Service Changes

NYC Parks is making important service changes. Find out more about our additional safety precautions, program cancellations, and potential closures before you head to a park or recreation center.

For more information, please visit our Service Announcements page.

Official Website of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Things to Do > Upcoming Events > Urban Park Rangers

Our Urban Park Rangers are full of knowledge about history, astronomy, animals, plants, and more. Attend a Ranger-led event with your family and see how much fun learning can be!

Based on New York State guidance for sports and recreation during COVID-19, we've put protocols into place to keep our participants and staff safe and healthy. We're asking everyone to help us stay safe:

Stay home if you are sick

Maintain six feet of physical distance between households

Wear a face covering

Wash your hands

Additionally, we encourage participants to bring their own hand sanitizer to our programs.

Some programs may be modified, rescheduled or cancelled due to weather, health, or safety concerns.

Urban Park Rangers Events

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Sunday, May 2, 2021

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Sunday, May 23, 2021

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Sunday, May 30, 2021

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NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there's always something to do in a park near you. NYC's Urban Park Rangers are full of knowledge about history, astronomy, animals, plants, and more.

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STEAM Matters NYC Summer Enrichment Programs

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STEAM Matters NYC Summer Enrichment Programs

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Programs > Urban Park Rangers > Registration

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a New York City adventure!

Register for an Adventure!

Every week Urban Park Rangers are in our parks, helping adults and families experience the natural world in new and unexpected ways. To ensure that all New Yorkers have equal access to our free programs, we ask people to pre-register through a lottery for some of our most popular and unique programs.

About the Lottery

Choose a program below in order to enter the online lottery. You must have a valid email address to register for a program. If you do not have access to a computer, please reach out to a nearby Recreation Center, and ask about availability at its Computer Resource Center.

When to Register

If a program's registration period is open, you will see a green box that reads "Sign up" next to the program title. You can enter your name and contact information, and include up to three other family members in your group.

Getting Selected

We will run the lottery once the registration period is closed, and email everyone who was selected in the lottery drawing. If you do not see an email, please check your "spam" or "junk mail" folders.

If you are not selected in the online lottery drawing, you will be added to the wait list for the program. We will contact you if space is available. Depending upon the program, you may also sign up for the wait list after the program registration period has ended.

More Events

The events listed below are just a sample of what the Urban Park Rangers have to offer each week! Check out the upcoming Weekend Adventures Event Calendar to find even more upcoming programs, and visit our Urban Park Rangers page to learn more about our environmental education and adventure course, or how to schedule your own adventure!

There are currently no programs available for registration at this time.

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Programs > Urban Park Rangers > Registration Join the Urban Park Rangers on a New York City adventure! Every week Urban Park Rangers are in our parks, helping adults and families experience the natural world in new and unexpected ways.

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The New York Public Library offers thousands of free programs a year across its 92 locations, from author talks and performances to exhibitions.

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New York City is celebrating 'Dad Take Your Child to School' Day, a campaign first introduced in 2007. Dozens of fathers and father figures across 70 New York City schools had a chance to participate and walk their children to school Thursday.

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The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is the City's lead agency for youth employment programs. DYCD is committed to expanding opportunities for New York City's young people. Our employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain work experience and further their education.

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The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is the City's lead agency for youth employment programs. DYCD is committed to expanding opportunities for New York City's young people. Our employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain work experience and further their education.

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Calling all teens! The newly expanded Teen Center at Wakefield Library is a place for you to explore new tech skills and get creative. Check out everything we have to offer you below, including free events, programs, and more. Come in and use our video and photography equipment. Get creative with ou…

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Saturday Night Lights Summer Evenings for Teen Youth

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Saturday Night Lights Summer Evenings for Teen Youth

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SNL offers free high quality sports programming across the five boroughs. Click on the links below to find a location near you

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After School & Summer Camp Enrollment - CAMBA, Inc.

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Our CAMBA After School and Community Center programs continue to serve youth and families. This summer, our school-based sites will be operating Summer Rising Programs, while our Cornerstone centers will operate Summer Camps. Registration for Cornerstone Summer Camps will open in April 2023. Please contract the Program Directors below to pick up and application when they become available.

Cornerstone Center Summer Camp Locations:

Sheepshead Bay/ Nostrand Cornerstone at Sheepshead Bay Houses Community Center
3679 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229
T: (718) 648-2053
Contact: RodneyM@camba.org

Stuyvesant Gardens I Cornerstone at Stuyvesant Gardens I Houses Community Center
214 Stuyvesant Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
T: (718) 455-3069
Contact: AnthonyWi@camba.org

NYC Cornerstone Summer Day Camps will operate from July 5th, 2023, through August 25th, 2023, from 8am to 6pm - Free!

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After School & Summer Camp Enrollment - CAMBA, Inc.

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Enroll your child into CAMBA's free After School & Summer Camp Programs using our online registration tool.

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Has your child been bit by the "acting bug"? Then SUMMERLIGHTS is the perfect summer program for you.

Your child will be exploring the magic of theatre and the enjoyment of being part of a fully staged production with professional production values.

-In addition to daily rehearsals and dance classes,

Each young artist will be exposed to a variety of theatrical training methods with RCT instructors.

Daily dance classes focus on different musical theatre styles.

Kids will attend a Broadway show and meet some of the cast as well!

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SUNLIGHTS

ENTERING 3rd thru 7th Grade

SKYLIGHTS*

ENTERING 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Grade

(recommended for students with previous RCT experience or similar)

6 week session

July 1st - August 9th, 2024

Fee 3,100.00

(Need Based Scholarships available)

Space is limited. Meal Plans are available.

A $295.00 registration fee is necessary to reserve your enrollment, with all fees due in full by May 15th 2024

Sign up by 3/1/24 for

$150 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

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Has your child been bit by the "acting bug"? Then SUMMERLIGHTS is the perfect summer program for you. Your child will be exploring the magic of theatre and the enjoyment of being part of a fully staged production with professional production values.

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Summer Gymnastics Camp, Gymnastics Vacation Camp | ISG Gymnastics

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While at camp kids will spend their morning participating in all of the gymnastics events: vault, bars, beam, floor, still rings, travel rings, trapeze, airtrack, rope, Spanish web, and trampoline!

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Engaging the mind, body and artistic spirit of youth

All children deserve a quality education and access to academic resources. WHEDco reaches more than 1,000 students annually through youth education and development programs that provide educational and cultural opportunities, while empowering students to think critically, make smart career choices, and contribute responsibly as leaders in their community.

Our programs are housed at the following schools:

The After School Enrichment Program at PS/MS 218

Serves over 450 students grades K-8 at PS/MS 218. Our after-school program focuses on: ELA and STEM project-based learning activities; arts enrichment programming, including visual arts, Latin percussion, violin, dance and drama classes; chess club; and physical fitness activities. For more info about PS/MS 218, click here!

Highbridge Green School MS ExTRA Extended School Day Initiative

At the Highbridge Green School, WHEDco provides academic and arts enrichment activities that mirror our After School program at PS/MS 218 to approximately 400 middle school students (6th through 8th grade) during an extended school day. For more info, click here!

South Bronx Early College Academy (SBECA) Charter School

In August of 2015, in partnership with NYU and Lehman College, WHEDco opened the South Bronx Early College Academy (SBECA), which employs a model that gives students the benefit of personalized instruction from teams of experienced educators and teaching interns. WHEDco provides extended learning time, arts enrichment through the Bronx Music Heritage Center, and wrap-around support services for children and families that builds on our 20 years of work in the South Bronx. Learn more!

Our youth development initiatives and programs include:

Summer Arts Day Camp at PS/MS 218

Serves over 300 students every summer through STEM and ELA programming focused on reducing summer learning-loss. Students' minds and bodies remain stimulated during the summer through exercise, intellectually-stimulating workshops in areas such as poetry and journalism, and field trips to places such as the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Hall of Science.

Project STEP (Students Toward Educational Promise) for Middle and High School Students

A program that engages 125 middle school students (grades 6-8) in service learning to develop a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement. Project STEP empowers students to make their own decisions about their education, through one-on-one guidance through the NYC high school application process, introductions to a wide array of high-performing public, private and parochial high schools, and preparation for high school entrance exams.

JAM (Just Ask Me) Sexual Education Program for High School Students

A student-led sexual education program that empowers high school students to serve as peer educators, become ambassadors of sexual education, and emphasize healthy decision-making to Project STEP students.

The Teen College Access Program

Connects 60 high school students to internship opportunities and other resume building activities, SAT prep and college tours, and cultural outings such as Broadway shows and professional sporting events.

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WHEDco reaches more than 1,000 students annually through youth development programs that provide educational and cultural opportunities.

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STEAM Summer Camp at Greenwich House- NYC

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STEAM Summer Camp at Greenwich House- NYC

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Helping New Yorkers lead fulfilling lives since 1902.

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Picnic Performances Presented by Bank of America

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Bryant Park Picnic Performances full schedule

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Bryant Park Picnic Performances full schedule

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Picnic Performances Presented by Bank of America

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Join us this summer as Picnics returns with 26 free music, dance and theatre performances. No registration needed, just show up and enjoy!

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Official Website of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Things to Do > Events Calendar

Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.

To FILTER events, use the menu on the right-hand side. Currently viewing 1-10 out of 1,411 events
that are free
from May 26, 2022 to December 31, 2022
in Best for Kids category

Thursday, May 26, 2022

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Official Website of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Things to Do > Events Calendar Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park.

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NYC DOE CTEM CAMP APPLICATION DUE EARLY MAY

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NYC DOE CTEM CAMP APPLICATION DUE EARLY MAY

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The 2025 Citi Concert Series lineup is here! See who’s hitting the plaza this summer

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Jonas Brothers and Cynthia Erivo are just some of the big names who will take the stage on the TODAY plaza this summer.