Experience a Creative & Rich
Summer Camp for Toddlers & Preschoolers in NYC!
Our Summer Camp for kids in NYC features child-friendly weekly themes.
In Kids at Work summer camp, your child will participate in our signature child-driven and age-appropriate music, sensory art, outdoor playground (private space on site including sprinkler play), and “morning meeting” activities.
Camp takes place at Corlears School, located at 324 W15th Street.
Our philosophy is progressive and child-directed. Our summer day camp in NYC is designed specifically for 2 and 3 year olds. Children thrive in our messy, choice-based environment within the beautiful, air-conditioned setting.
Kids at Work Camp teachers are career-level teachers. Lead teachers have a minimum of masters degree in early childhood in progress. Camp assistants have extensive experience that is appropriate for children ages 2 and 3.
Parents receive a weekly newsletter through our partners at Storypark, which includes photos and videos! All children MUST be experienced with separation in a classroom environment before coming to camp.
Learn More About Summer Camp at A Virtual Open House
Join us for a virtual open house on February 26, 2026 to learn more about how much fun Kids at Work summer camp is!
Weekly Camp Dates And Themes
- Week 1 – June 29 – July 2 (no camp July 3): I Heart NYC!
- Week 2 – July 6 – 10: Dinosaurs!
- Week 3 – July 13 – 17: In the Jungle
- Week 4 – July 20 – 24: Life’s a Beach
- Week 5 – July 27 – 31: Bubble-ology
- Week 6 – August 3 – 7: Caterpillars & Butterflies (real ones!)
- Week 7 – August 10 – 14: Love the Earth
A Sample Day at Summer Camp for Toddlers & Preschoolers in NYC
- 9:00 AM Opening Choices! – Multiple sensory and science choices and play areas are provided as children arrive to camp to begin their day. Our fully stocked preschool classroom includes a play kitchen, sensory table, books, and other theme related objects!
- 9:30 AM Morning Meeting – Children gather together to discuss the theme for the week, read a story, and sing a welcome song.
- 10:00 AM Outdoor Playground Time! – Every day, our campers get to play for 30 minutes outdoors on the Corlears’ private playground. The playground includes sprinkler/water play on Thursdays and Fridays! When it rains, we use the huge indoor gym for active play.
- 10:30 AM Snack and Project – Children bring their own snack everyday. We create an age-appropriate group project which may be science, art, or sensory based! Parents will receive detailed information on what to bring for snack, including an allergy list for each week. We can accommodate any allergens.
- 11:00 AM Music, including Guitar – Twice per week, one of our amazing musicians joins us for musical fun! On other days, campers receive longer time with other activities, such as sensory/playtime.
- 11:30 AM Playtime & Goodbye! – Children end each day of camp with some calm playtime in our classroom, followed by a goodbye ritual.
Tuition for KAW’s 2026 Summer Camp in NYC for Kids
All tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable once paid.
You must register for at least 2 weeks, but they do not need to be consecutive.
Flexible enrollment – Change your weeks/days prior to April 15, 2026!
Week 1 : June 29 – July 2
(No Camp July 3, 2026)
I Heart NYC!
Children will design their own 3D subway cars, create their own NYC license plates and enjoy the trikes on the playground!
4 Day Schedule, M – TH
$700 ($175/day)
2 Day Schedule, M/W or T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 2 : July 6 – 10
Dinosaurs!
Enter the prehistoric world as children sculpt and build dinosaur habitats, unearth frozen dinosaur eggs, and enjoy a visit from “Sandy” the real bearded dragon!
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 3 : July 13 – 17
In the Jungle
Children will create abstract dino collages, and jam out to our favorite story/book “The Animal Boogie”. They’ll also enjoy tons of outdoor fun on our private playground!
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 4 : July 20-24
Beach Week!
Camp kids will take home their own sand bottle creations, explore beachy playdough, and our ball pit pool in the classroom. Sprinkler play will be a special treat this week!
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 5: July 27 – 31
Bubble-ology
On our playground teachers will set up a huge bubble experiment and place children inside. We will also create bouncing bubbles and explore a favorite book “Emily’s Balloon”.
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 6: Aug 3 – 7
Caterpillars & Butterflies
Children will nurture live caterpillars and watch them turn into butterflies which will be released on our playground.
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Week 7: Aug 10 – 14
I Love the Earth Week
Teachers will help children create a plant in a bag that kids will watch grow all week, take care of our classroom plants, and create recycled sculptures over the course of 2 days.
5 Day Schedule M thru F
$875 ($175/day)
3 Day Schedule, MUST be M/W/F
$570 ($190/day)
2 Day Schedule, MUST be T/TH
$410 ($205/day)
Tuition Refund/Flexible Schedule Change Policy – PLEASE READ:
Register for your weeks and days now, with flexibility to change your days/weeks without penalty any time before April 15, 2026. If camp begins to fill up prior to April 15, we may reach out to solidify your weeks!
Between April 15 – May 31, 2026 there is a $100 fee for changing of weeks, provided there is space in your preferred weeks. There are no refunds if the days/weeks you want to switch to are full.
After June 1, 2026 families may not change their weeks or days.
There are no refunds or transfers on camp once it is paid, even if the weeks you want to switch to are full, or if your schedule changes preventing your child from attending camp. There are no make ups for missed camp days.
NO WAITLIST is available for camp. Since our camp only admits 12 children per day, space is extremely limited and camp fills fast!
Please be prepared to provide a signed health form from your child’s pediatrician, which is dated no earlier than Aug 15, 2025. This is the same form that all licensed daycares/preschools/camps use, so feel free to send us whatever you’ve sent to your child’s school, as long as it is dated on or after Aug 15, 2025! We will solicit this and other necessary forms from you all in one place, in May 2026 via docusign. Please do not send forms before May 2026.
Summer Camp FAQs
Is your summer camp licensed?
Kids at Work Summer Camp is fully licensed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. You should NEVER drop your child off anywhere for any amount of time without confirming licensing with the DOH.
Should I sign my child up for other camps while my child is enrolled?
We strongly recommend signing up for only one summer camp program at a time. While variety may be exciting for adults, toddlers and preschoolers need consistency in order to feel safe and to acclimate to our program.
The children who are the most happy in our day camp program come for several weeks. This gives them more time to get to know our staff and facility. We do not recommend signing up for KAW camp on T/TH and another camp on M/W/F, for instance.
How old does my child have to be to participate in summer camp?
Our summer program accepts children ages 24 mos – 3 years, 9 mos as of June 15, 2026. Due to DOH regulations, we cannot take children younger than 24 months of age.
My child is not used to drop-off programs, can I still send them to camp?
Please, only send your child to camp if they’ve already had experience with separating in a classroom, in a preschool or day care.
Your child will not be happy in our program if they are not already comfortable with drop off. All children must be experienced with separation in a classroom environment before coming to camp.
Our staffing does not allow for the adequate comforting of separation newbies. That said, our experienced staff will be prepared for children with a limited amount of jitters! We simply cannot provide the attention that separation newbies need whilst providing the dynamic and exciting environment the other families have signed on for.
If your child is in a “gentle separation” or preschool prep program, please ensure that they are fully separated for the entire program, at least 4 hours per week, by April 1, 2026.
Kids at Work runs a wonderful Preschool Prep Gentle Separation program during the summer, specifically designed for children undergoing their first separation, at our main Kids at Work location!
How many kids can be in the summer program at the same time?
We have a limit of 12 children per day.
Do you run summer camp in June and late August?
No. Our Summer Camp begins June 29 and ends August 14! Register “by the week” for a minimum of 2 weeks which can be non-consecutive.
Where is camp located?
Kids at Work Summer Camp for Kids in NYC is located at The Corlears School – 324 W15th Street, between 8th and 9th Aves.
We use a beautiful, air conditioned classroom, indoor gym, and Corlears’ on site private outdoor playground.
What is the student/teacher ratio?
Our ratio is a max of 12 children with 3 experienced teachers. When music is an activity at our summer camp, our music teacher is a fourth additional teacher.
The Corlears School is also fully staffed while we are using their space (front desk, custodians, etc.)
Are your teachers CPR/First Aid Certified?
Our summer camp is required to maintain a health director on site who is certified in First Aid for the Professional Rescuer as well as CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers, a total of 36 hours of training in advanced first aid and CPR.
At least one other teacher in the room also has basic First Aid/CPR certification for children and adults and at least one teacher in the room is certified to administer EPI-PEN medication in an emergency.
Please note teacher staff cannot dispense medication except for EPI-PEN in an emergency.
What food is my child allowed to have at camp?
Pack your child a nut and seed-free snack (refrigeration is provided). Camp participants will be emailed allergens to exclude from snacks on a weekly basis. Please note we must refrigerate children’s snacks per DOH regulations.
How does Kids at Work handle parent communication for summer camp?
Communication is extremely important at any summer camp, but especially at a camp for 2-3’s.
Parents can email our camp lead teacher any time at Campleadteacher@kidsatworknyc.com or our main email at info@kidsatworknyc.com. For information needed during camp hours, parents can call the Kids at Work main line at (212) 488-8800 or text us at (929) 581-8234.
Teachers maintain a diapering/toileting list during camp and caregivers/parents are encouraged to take a look at it at pick up to get details, or speak to our experienced staff before or after camp.
KAW sends out a weekly newsletter including pictured and videos via our partner software “Storypark”. Enrolled families will receive an invite to Storypark shortly before they begin camp!
All families receive a detailed docusign which includes a questionnaire where we can learn more about your child prior to their start date and upload your child’s required health form.
Can I pay by ACH?
Prefer to pay via ACH? Call us at 212-488-8800 or text us at 929-581-8234 to get set up!
Do I have to register for all 7 weeks?
No – Registration by the week with consecutive weeks NOT necessary! Our summer camp has a 2 week non-consecutive minimum.