Families with children up to age 4 can apply for year-round eligibility at an ACS-contracted NYC EarlyLearn Program. If eligible, families can use the assistance to cover the summer months.

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) runs summer camp programs citywide for children ages 6 to 13. The age range varies at each site.

Specific activities, dates, and trip destinations will depend upon the camp location.

Activities include:

• Arts and crafts
• Cultural and educational trips
• Computer classes
• Nature exploration with Urban Park Rangers
• Sports and fitness
• STEAM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)

Registration is conducted through a lottery. Registration has begun and will end on March 21, 2026.

Learn more and register for the summer camp lottery.

Cost

• Regular Day Camp Cost (9 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday):  $500 per child for seven weeks
• Extended Day Camp Cost (8 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Friday):  $575 per child for seven weeks

New York City inspects licensed camps on a regular basis. You can make a complaint about a summer day camp, overnight camp, traveling camp, or municipal camp. 

Complaints are investigated, and violations issued when appropriate.  All camps with 10 or more children are required to have a permit from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.