Kids Summer Camp in NYC
Join Kids at Work for this creative, rich summer camp for kids in NYC featuring child-friendly weekly themes.
Your child will participate in Kids at Work’s signature child-driven and age-appropriate music, sensory art, outdoor playground (private space on site including sprinkler play) and “morning meeting” activities.
Camp takes place at Corlears School, located at 324 W15th Street.
Our philosophy is progressive and child-directed. This kids summer camp in NYC is designed specifically for twos and threes. Children thrive in our messy, choice-based environment within the beautiful, air-conditioned setting.
Kids at Work Camp teachers are career-level teachers. Leads are hired with a minimum masters degree in early childhood in progress. Assistants are hired with extensive age-appropriate experience.
Parents receive a weekly newsletter through our partners at Storypark, which includes photos and videos! All children MUST be experienced with separation in a classroom environment before coming to camp.
Weekly Dates And Themes
- Week 1 – June 16 – 20 (No camp June 19): I Heart NYC!
- Week 2 – June 23 – 27: Dinosaurs!
- Week 3 – June 30 – July 3 (No camp July 4): In the Jungle
- Week 4 – July 7 – 11: Life’s a Beach
- Week 5 – July 14 – 18: Bubble-ology
- Week 6 – July 21 – 25: Caterpillars & Butterflies (real ones!)
- Week 7 – July 28 – Aug 1: Love the Earth
Sample Day at Summer Camp
- 9:00 Opening Choices! Multiple sensory and science choices and play areas will be provided as children arrive to start the day, as well as our fully stocked preschool classroom including play kitchen, sensory table, books, and other theme related objects!
- 9:30 Morning Meeting – Children gather together to discuss the theme for the week, read a story, and sing a welcome song.
- 10:00 Outdoor Playground Time! Each Day our campers get 30 minutes of outdoor play on the Corlears private playground, INCLUDING sprinkler/water play on Thursdays and Fridays! When it rains we use the huge indoor gym for active play.
- 10:30 Snack and Project – Each day children bring their own snack and create an age-appropriate group project which may be science, art, or sensory based! Parents will receive detailed information on what to bring for snack, including an allergy list for each week. We can accommodate any allergens.
- 11:00 Music including guitar – Twice per week one of our amazing musicians joins us for musical fun! On other days our sensory/playtime are extended.
- 11:30 Playtime & Goodbye! Children end the day with some calm playtime in our classroom, followed by a goodbye ritual.
Summer Camp Tuition
All tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable once paid.
You must register for at least 2 weeks, but they do not need to be consecutive.
Week 1 : June 16 – 20
(No Camp June 19)
4 Day Schedule, M/T/W/F
$700 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
1 Day, MUST be Tuesday only
$205
Week 2 : June 23 – 27
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 3 : June 30 – July 3
(No Camp Fri July 4)
4 Day Schedule M thru TH
$700 ($175/day)
2 Day Schedule, can be M/W or T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 4 – July 7 – 11
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 5 – July 14 – 18
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 6 – July 21 – 25
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 7 – July 28 – Aug 1
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Tuition Refund/Schedule Change Policy – PLEASE READ:
You must commit to the weeks you wish your child to attend at the time of payment.
There is a $100 fee to change days/weeks anytime after registration and before May 1. After May 1, changing days/weeks is no longer possible.
All tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable once paid.
Changing of weeks is only possible space permitting. Refunds or transfers are not available if you attempt to change weeks before the deadline and the weeks you want are full.
There are no make ups for missed camp days.
NO WAITLIST is available for camp. Since our camp only admits 12 children per day, space is extremely limited and camp fills fast!
Please be prepared to provide a signed health form from your child’s pediatrician, which is dated no earlier than Aug 1, 2024 and no later than June 1, 2025. This is the same form that all licensed daycares/preschools/camps use, so feel free to send us whatever you’ve sent to their school, as long as it is dated after Aug 1, 2024! We will solicit this and other necessary forms from you in early May 2025 via docusign. Please do not send forms before May 2025.
Summer Camp FAQs
Is your summer camp licensed?
Kids at Work Summer Camp is fully licensed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. You should NEVER drop your child off anywhere for any amount of time without confirming licensing with the DOH.
Should I sign my child up for other camps while my child is enrolled?
We strongly recommend signing up for only one camp program at a time. While variety may be exciting for adults, young children need consistency in order to feel safe and to acclimate to our program. The children who are the most happy in our program come for several weeks, which gives them more time to get to know our staff and facility. We do not recommend signing up for KAW camp on T/TH and another camp on M/W/F, for instance.
How old does my child have to be to participate in summer camp?
Our summer program accepts children ages 24 mos – 3 years, 9 mos as of June 15, 2025. Due to DOH regulations, we cannot take children younger than 24 months of age.
My child is not used to drop-off programs, can I still send them to camp?
Please, only send your child to camp if they’ve already had experience with separating in a classroom, in a preschool or day care.
Your child will not be happy in our program if they are not already comfortable with drop off. All children must be experienced with separation in a classroom environment before coming to camp.
Our staffing does not allow for the adequate comforting of separation newbies. That said, our experienced staff will be prepared for children with a limited amount of jitters! We simply cannot provide the attention that separation newbies need whilst providing the dynamic and exciting environment the other families have signed on for.
If your child is in a “gentle separation” or preschool prep program, please ensure that they are fully separated for the entire program, at least 4 hours per week, by April 1, 2025.
Kids at Work runs a wonderful Preschool Prep program specifically designed for children undergoing their first separation at our main Kids at Work location!
How many kids can be in the summer program at the same time?
We have a limit of 12 children per day.
Do you run camp in August?
No; camp ends on August 1, 2025. Corlears School uses August to renovate and prepare their building for their upcoming school year.
Where is camp located?
Kids at Work Summer Camp for Kids in NYC is located at The Corlears School – 324 W15th Street, between 8th and 9th Aves.
We use a beautiful, air conditioned classroom, indoor gym, and Corlears’ on site private outdoor playground.
What is the student/teacher ratio?
Our ratio is a max of 12 children with 3 experienced teachers; when music is an activity at our summer camp, our music teacher is a fourth additional teacher. The Corlears School is fully staffed while we are using their space (front desk, custodians, etc.)
Are your teachers CPR/First Aid Certified?
Our summer camp is required to maintain a health director on site who is certified in First Aid for the Professional Rescuer as well as CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers, a total of 36 hours of training in advanced first aid and CPR.
At least one other teacher in the room also has basic First Aid/CPR certification for children and adults and at least one teacher in the room is certified to administer EPI-PEN medication in an emergency.
Please note teacher staff cannot dispense medication except for EPI-PEN in an emegency.
What food is my child allowed to have at camp?
Pack your child a nut and seed-free snack (refrigeration is provided). Camp participants will be emailed allergens to exclude from snacks on a weekly basis. Please note we must refrigerate children’s snacks per DOH regulations.
How does Kids at Work Summer Camp handle parent communication?
Communication is extremely important at any summer camp, but especially at a camp for 2-3’s. Parents can email our camp lead teacher any time at Campleadteacher@kidsatworknyc.com or our main email at info@kidsatworknyc.com. For information needed during camp hours, parents can call the Kids at Work main line at 212-488-8800 or text us at 929-581-8234.
Teachers maintain a diapering/toileting list during camp and caregivers/parents are encouraged to take a look at it at pick up to get details, or speak to our experienced staff before or after camp.
KAW sends out a weekly newsletter including pictured and videos via our partner software “Storypark”. Enrolled families will receive an invite to storypark shortly before they begin camp! All families receive a detailed docusign which includes a questionnaire where we can learn more about your child prior to their start date, and upload your child’s required health form.
Can I pay by ACH?
Prefer to pay via ACH? Call us at 212-488-8800 or text us at 929-581-8234 to get set up!
Do I have to register for all 6 weeks?
No – Registration by the week with consecutive weeks NOT necessary! Our summer camp has a 2 week non-consecutive minimum.