Village Kids programs are carefully designed to ensure children are physically active, intellectually engaged, making friends – and having fun! Our camps offer fitness, sports, chess, science, technology, creative arts, and lots of outdoor playtime. Tennis classes can be added during camp registration as an optional extra.
DAILY EXPEDITIONS Outdoor expeditions are an important component of all camps. Groups visit nearby parks such as JJ Walker and the Hudson River Parks and Piers for picnics, sports, water sprinklers, mini-golf, fishing, and other fun outdoor activities.
WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS Wednesday is field trip day! Multiple venues chosen each year.
Sample List Broadway Theater • Bounce U • Botanical Gardens • Bowlmor Chelsea Piers • Bronx Zoo • Central Park • Governors Island • Liberty Science Center • Moving Image Museum • Intrepid • Museum of Mathematics • Museum of Natural History • New York Aquarium • New York Hall of Science • Riverbank Park Roller-Skating • South Street Seaport Museum • Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater • TADA! Youth Theater • Victoria Gardens Amusement Park
THEMATIC PARTIES Every week our Camp Director selects a creative theme for special projects and events. These vary from week to week but they are always fun and exciting. Sample ideas include Crazy Hair & Hat, Carnival, Olympics, Tie-Dye, Favorite Character DressUp, Water Splash, etc. Colorful Friday parties filled with music and special treats ensure campers end their busy week on a happy note.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE • Download Sample Weekly Schedule 9:00 – 10:00 ……. Off / Morning Rally 10:00 – 12:00 …… Neighborhood Parks [JJ Walker, Bleecker Playground, Hudson River Piers] 10:00 – 12:00 …… Outdoors Games, Sprinklers and Water Fun 12:00 – 1:00 ………. Lunch Break, Rest, Free Play 1:00 – 4:00 ……….. Fitness, Sports, Chess, Creative Arts, Science, Technology, Theater 4:00 – 5:00 ……….. Snack, Recreation & Dismissal
WEDNESDAY FIELD TRIPS 9:00 – 10:00 ……… Drop-Off / Morning Rally 10:00 – 11:00 ……. Travel to Destination 11:00 – 3:00 ……… Visit Venue [includes special workshops and lunch break] 3:00 – 4:00 ………. Travel back to home base 4:00 – 5 :00 ………. Snack, Recreation & Dismissal
FACILITIES Village Kids programs operate out the Greenwich House Building located at 27 Barrow Street. Air-conditioned classrooms ensure that everyone is comfortable when we have indoor activities during the summer.
DISCLAIMER Our programs are not sponsored or endorsed by the Department of Education or the City of New York.
