Thank you for a great summer.

Some quotes from some happy parents

“Chloe absolutely LOVES being a part of the summer camp. From "conquering" jumps from "1,000 feet" off a structure to "swimming in the pool", she can't stop gushing about all the adventures she and her new friends go on! She even proudly flaunts her new bruises with gusto, where in the past she would complain about how she got hurt, lol. I now see the philosophy of allowing kids to BE kids, in all their physical glory, facilitates emotional, mental, and bodily growth. “

— Happy Parent of Chloe

“Nic LOVES this camp, primarily I think because it's an escape from the sort of over-regimented nyc lives we all lead. He loves being able to build stuff and look at goats and eat lunch whenever he chooses without too much structure.”

— Happy Parent of Nic

CAMP SESSION INFORMATION

This year we plan to offer 11 weeks of summer camp beginning June 21 through September 3. Camp sessions are Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 3:00 pm with drop off and pick up at the Battery Maritime Building.We will not be able to offer after care this summer.

We will be following our 2020 protocols (small groups with 15 kids max per group, 2 groups of campers per week, 25 kids total) and will strictly adhere to our safety plan.

Weekly sessions are $625. We offer scholarships in support of our mission to provide play for all. See below on how to apply.
10% early bird discount from January 6 through February 3. 10% discount for siblings.

Please note: if anything changes beyond our control (for example a citywide lockdown, the temporary closure of Governors Island or a rise in infection rates) that makes it impossible for us to open camp in June, we will be offering families refunds based on our cancellation policy below.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAMPER

Campers choose what their day looks like:

They can explore The Yard - from its heights to hidden nooks, to muddy path ways and kid built structures

They can work with tools and building materials, or fine art and handcrafting materials

They can discover other areas of Governors Island on daily field trips and walks with the playworkers

They can dream the day away, making their own decisions on how to spend their time.

Girls Week JULY 19

Girls Week is back! Girls Week provides space for campers who self-identify as female, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming to create, explore and play. play:groundNYC values diversity, inclusion, and sensitivity towards all individuals, regardless of gender identity or expression, so reach out to us directly if you have any questions or concerns.

Age Mixing Policy

play:groundNYC's Summer Camp advocates for, and practices, age-mixing at our camp, where children of various ages have the opportunity to play together. We recommend camp for children ages 6-12. Email us if you have questions about the suitability of our camp for your child. You can learn more on age mixed play here.

Scholarships

A large component of our mission to provide play for all are summer camp scholarships. Please read our Scholarship Information sheet for more information on how to qualify and apply. You may also donate here if you would like to help us support more scholarships.

SUMMER CAMP FAQ’s

See our Summer Camp FAQ or if you have questions, feel free to email us.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Cancellation policy

If you choose to cancel your child's session prior to April 1, you will receive a 95% refund so long as we can fill your child's spot. If you choose to cancel prior to June 1 you will receive a 50% refund so long as we can fill your child's spot. After June 1 the camp fee is nonrefundable. If play:groundNYC is forced to cancel a session due to Covid, city regulations or a weather event we will either a) offer you a full refund minus administrative overhead, b) try to accommodate your child in a later session or, c) ask that you consider donating some or all of your registration fee to us, during this difficult time. We will consider requests to change sessions depending on space available. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note, our cancellation policy is distinct from Active's payment protection plan, which you can purchase at an additional charge. play:groundNYC does not receive funds from Active's payment protection plan, but will honor all cancellations made using this plan.