SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

There’s a lot happening at The Yard this spring and summer! Whether it’s afterschool adventures at Adventure Play Club, playful Mini Camps on school days off, or our week-long sessions of Summer Camp, The Yard will be buzzing with creativity, freedom, and play. Explore our upcoming programs below and join us!

SUMMER CAMP
SUMMER CAMP
ADVENTURE PLAY CLUB
ADVENTURE PLAY CLUB
SPRING MINI CAMPS
SPRING MINI CAMPS
Ways to Donate
Ways to Donate
play in public space
play in public space
playwork training
playwork training
VISITING THE YARD
VISITING THE YARD
play in schools
play in schools
“The area was turned into A colorful cardboard fantasy” — manhattan festival & open street organizer, 2022
“The area was turned into A colorful cardboard fantasy” — manhattan festival & open street organizer, 2022
“I figured out that building is my happy place. I really like how I can run free and how the playworkers are always there to help and support you.” - Jake, 2024
“I figured out that building is my happy place. I really like how I can run free and how the playworkers are always there to help and support you.” - Jake, 2024
“I have yet to see a kid leave unhappy from their play time at The Yard, you usually have to beg them to come out and remind them they need water to rehydrate.” - Google Review, 2025
“I have yet to see a kid leave unhappy from their play time at The Yard, you usually have to beg them to come out and remind them they need water to rehydrate.” - Google Review, 2025
DOE educators, Sarah Lawrence College’s Child Development Institute and more have joined us in playwork
DOE educators, Sarah Lawrence College’s Child Development Institute and more have joined us in playwork

Photo by Tova Friedman

THE YARD is open!

We are open to the public for free on the weekends, and during the week for camps, field trips, professional development, and family programming.

This year we are celebrating our 10th year on Governors Island!

If you believe in this work, you can help us. Consider making a donation to support our 2026 programs.

What’s it like to play at the yard?