School Year Camps
Join our elementary school camp program for an exciting blend of fun-filled activities during school breaks and summers! From enriching educational experiences to thrilling outdoor adventures, our camps offer the perfect balance of learning and leisure for kids of all ages. Register now for an unforgettable journey of exploration and friendship!
The 2025-26 school year includes the following camp dates:
Tuesday–Friday, February 17–20 (February Break)
Thursday, March 5 (Half Day Camp; Parent Teacher Conferences)
Thursday & Friday, April 2 & 3 (Spring Break)
Tuesday–Friday April 7-10 (Spring Break)
Wednesday, May 27 (Eid al-Adha)
Thursday & Friday, June 4 & 5 (Anniversary Day / Chancellor’s Conference Day)
On these occasions, Carroll Kids will run all-day camps from 8:30 am to 5 pm. In the past we’ve visited Liberty Science Center, Bronx Zoo, The American Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Greenwood Cemetery, Kerber’s Farm, Cobble Hill Cinema, Sloomoo Institute, The Muse, and more. Information on these camps is sent out via Konstella. Registration for all camps is available by clicking here.
Summer Camp 2026
Discover your family’s perfect Carroll Kids summer. Our summer camp brings three incredible camp experiences together in one convenient location. Our Carroll Kids Day Camp leads the way, combining enriching activities, outdoor play, and a caring staff to create a reliable, joyful summer experience children look forward to each day. Families can also choose our onsite Drama Camp with Child’s Play NY or Ready Set Chess Camp — all under one roof, all part of our Carroll Kids community.
Camp runs 9am to 4pm with early and extended-day options. Sign up for one week or the whole session! We welcome all rising Kindergarten through 6th grade students. And this year, for the first time, we’re inviting your children to invite friends! Early bird discounts if you register before March 1st.
See below for details!
Carroll Kids Day Camp
WEEK 1
June 29 – July 2 2026
America’s Birthday Bash
Join us for a four-day week celebrating the birthday of America. We will be making trips to the Intrepid and the American Dream Mall. Along with Kung Fu, Chess, Architecture, Animation, and Gardening classes, we will be making crafts, playing sports, and playing games all throughout the week.
WEEK 2
July 6 – 10 2026
Coral Reef Quest
Join us for a full week of exploring the world under the sea. We will be making trips to the Bronx Zoo and the New York Aquarium. Along with Kung Fu, Chess, Architecture, Animation, and Gardening classes, we will be making crafts, playing sports, and playing games all throughout the week.
WEEK 3
July 13 – 17 2026
Where the Wild Things Are
Join us for a full week of going green and learning about the natural world around us. We will be making trips to Grow NYC’s Farm on Governor’s Island and Central Park. Along with Kung Fu, Chess, Architecture, Animation, and Gardening classes, we will be making crafts, playing sports, and playing games all throughout the week.
WEEK 4
July 20 – 24 2026
Everyday Inventions
Join us for a full week of creating and building with everyday objects. We will be making trips to the New York Hall of Science and Sloomoo. Along with Kung Fu, Chess, Architecture, Animation, and Gardening classes, we will be making crafts, playing sports, and playing games all throughout the week.
WEEK 5
July 27 – July 31 2026
Global Games
Join us for a full week of learning and playing sports from around the world. We will be making trips to the Jackie Robinson Museum and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. Along with Kung Fu, Chess, Architecture, Animation, and Gardening classes, we will be making crafts, playing sports, and playing games all throughout the week.
Summer Camp Sample Day
8:30am–9:00am: Arrival/Drop Ins
9:10am–10:00am: Chess or French
10:10am–11:00am: Kung Fu or Arts & Crafts
11:10am–12:00pm: Lunch
12:10pm–1:00pm: Summer Sports
1:10pm–2:00pm: Snack
2:10pm–3:00pm: Hip Hop with Rafael
3:10pm–4:00pm: Dismissal & Free Play
Details
COSTS:
- Full Week: $775
- 4-day Week: $660 (Week 1)
- Early Bird Full Week: $825
- Early Bird 4-day Week: $620 (Week 1)
ADD ONS:
- Early Drop Off at 8:30am
- Late Pick Up until 5:00pm
SIBLING DISCOUNT:
15% off 2nd Tuition
GRADES:
Rising Pre-K to Rising 6th Graders
Our activity Partners Include
Ready Set Chess, Child’s Play NY, Kung Fu with Derrick, KidzArchitects, Hip Hop Dance with Rafael, Stop Motion Animation with Kasey, Gardening with Mary Pfeifer and more!
Our chess camp with Ready Set Chess is open to students of all skill levels from rising first graders to rising 6th graders. From the beginner learning how the pieces move to the advanced tournament player, our instructors will engage your child at their level, challenge them to improve and motivate them to reach the next level. Most importantly, lessons and activities are designed to foster a love for the game, encourage good social skills and develop great friendships.
Sample daily schedule
9:00 – 9:45: Greeting and warm up play
9:45 – 10:00: Snack
10:00 – 11:30: Daily interactive lesson and activity, structured play
11:30 – 1pm: Lunch, park play, social games, individual coaching opportunities
1:00 – 2:00: Slow/rated tournament match
2:00 – 2:30: Group post-mortem game review
2:30 – 4:00: Open play: casual games, chess variants, coach simul, puzzle contest and much more!
Variations on this daily schedule include in-house tournaments, puzzle contests, chess-related games (like Chess Jeopardy! or Hang Pawn), and some non-chess activities, including other games and regular “energizers” throughout the day that get kids up and moving.
Details
COSTS:
- Full Week: $550
- 4-day Week: $440 (Week 1)
- Early Bird Full Week: $515
- Early Bird 4-day Week: $412 (Week 1)
More about Ready Set Chess & Nicholas Chatzilias:
Nick has been teaching chess to New York City students since 2001. A native of Toronto, Nick learned to play chess when he was 5 and has been passionate about beating his dad and older brother ever since. As an instructor at Chess in the Schools for seven years, Nick taught in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, coaching hundreds of K-8 students and assisting at I.S. 318, the 54-time national chess champions featured in the movie Brooklyn Castle. Nick founded Ready Set Chess in 2011 and continues to enjoy sharing the beauty of the game with students at RSC schools in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
In Child’s Play NY summer camps, kids’ imaginations take center stage as they escape into fantastic realms through great stories, creative movement, and games galore! Led by professional actors, they flex their imaginative muscles and learn theater skills that inspire self-confidence and community. Campers are led by expert theater artists, trained in early childhood education and skilled at centering kids’ imaginative adventures. Founded in 2009, Child’s Play NY is an award-winning dramatic arts program and offers robust theater education throughout the NY Metro area.
Details
COSTS:
- Full Week: $825
- 4-day Week: $660 (Week 1)
- Early Bird Full Week: $775
- Early Bird 4-day Week: $620 (Week 1)
Drama Camp Weekly Themes
Week 1: June 29 – July 2:
K Pop Demon Drama for PreK-1st
Get ready to sparkle like a true Huntr/x star! In this exciting session, campers “Takedown” demons through dance battle games, show off their moves for fans at the Idol Awards, and create their own Honmoon. Led by professionally-trained actors, kids flex their imaginative muscles and learn the basics of vocal warm-ups, character development, singing and choreography. Grab that mic, strike that pose, and get ready for a “Golden” ending. Camp culminates in a live showcase for families.
K Pop Demon Drama for 2nd-5th
Join the squad and save the day – K-Pop style! Inspired by K-Pop: Demon Hunters, campers will become superstar performers and fearless fighters, using song and dance to take down the Saja Boys and protect the magical Honmoon. Through improv games, and favorite music, they’ll channel their inner Huntr/x and own their unique “marks.” They will rehearse original scenes and learn choreography for a final epic “Showdown” in front of parents, friends and superfans.
Week 2: July 6 – 10
K Pop Demon Drama for PreK-1st
K Pop Demon Drama for 2nd-5th
Week 3: July 13 – 17
Wickedly Wonderful Oz for PreK-1st
Defy gravity in Child’s Play NY’s Oz themed camp! Young performers will bring the land of Oz to life in improvisations, games and songs inspired by Wicked, The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz. Through theater games and improv, campers will explore the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, create their own characters at Shiz University, improvise as Dorothy and her crew on the Yellow Brick Road. Our devised theater pieces will explore themes of bravery, acceptance and inner magic using these beloved characters. Led by professionally-trained actors, kids flex their imaginative muscles and learn the basics of vocal warm-ups, character development, singing and choreography. Camp culminates in a live showcase for families.
The Land of Oz for 2nd-5th
Defy gravity in Child’s Play NY’s Oz themed camp! Performers will bring the land of Oz to life in improvisations, games and songs inspired by Wicked, The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz. Through theater games and improv, campers will explore the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, create their own characters at Shiz University, improvise as Dorothy and her crew on the Yellow Brick Road. Campers will dive into iconic scripted scene work and create new material, developing acting skills and bringing these tales to life with creativity and depth. Led by professionally-trained actors, kids flex their imaginative muscles and learn the basics of vocal warm-ups, character development, singing and choreography. Camp culminates in a live showcase for families.
Week 4: July 20 – 24
Camp Zootopia for PreK-1st
Join us for a rollicking adventure in the Mammal Metropolis of Zootopia, where sleuthing, teamwork, and imagination take centerstage. As our favorite animal alter egos, campers will help Nick and Judy crack the case of a mysterious reptilian invasion while adding their own twists and turns to the story through improv and theater games. Together, we’ll explore Zootopia’s bustling boroughs, celebrate each creature’s unique gifts and comic turns, while creating a joyful, action-packed adventure worthy of the big screen. Camp culminates in a showcase for families.
Improvaganza for 2nd-5th
Yes…And! In this dynamic improv class, students learn the tools to think on their feet, listen and respond with wit, and be creative in the moment. We start each class with warm-ups, shaking out inhibitions, and then we move into games that foster collaboration. Finally we work toward a fully realized (and funny!) final show – no script necessary! Campers get practice being spontaneous, collaborative and hilarious while making something they can be proud of. Improvisation is not only a great part of the actor’s toolbox, it is a powerful social skill that gets kids trusting their instincts, shifting perspective, and most importantly having fun!
Week 5: July 27 – 31
Wizarding Worlds for PreK-1st
Calling all Wizards, Witches and Fantastic Beasts! Join Child’s Play NY and use the “magic” of theater to explore magical realms. Campers hone their improvisation skills as they create original stories based on enchantment, creatures and epic quests! We’ll play games of Quidditch, make spell books, and go to Potions Class.
Hogwarts School for 2nd-5th
Join Child’s Play NY and use the “magic” of theater to explore this Wizarding World. Using the Harry Potter series as a springboard, campers will generate original stories as well as rehearse scripted scenes from the films. Students will get to hone their writing and improv skills as they create plays based on their favorite iconic characters or imagine new ones in this magical world. In addition to the acting work, we’ll play games of Quidditch, make spell books and compete for the House Cup. Jump on your Firebolt and let’s play! Class culminates in a showcase on Friday.
Camp Refund Policy
Refunds are available up to 30 days before the first day of the camp session (whether a single-day camp or a multi-day program). All refunds are subject to a 10% drop fee, which helps cover nonrefundable credit card processing charges and administrative time.
No refunds or credits will be issued within 30 days of the camp start date, except in the case of a documented medical condition with a doctor’s note. Refunds will be returned to the original payment method once the withdrawal is confirmed.