YMCA of Greater New York Summer Camps
Flushing YMCA, 5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023
About
YMCA of Greater New York Summer Camps offers Summer Camp at the YMCA through day camps and specialty camps in all five boroughs. It also offers Adventure Camps, including Big Messy Art with painting, clay sculpting, and mural projects; Zookeepers with wildlife learning and visits to NYC zoos; Ready Camper One with game building; Basketball Academy; Soccer Academy led by certified U.S. Soccer Foundation coach-mentors; Swim+STEM with swim strokes, water games, and STEM challenges; and Swim+Art with pool time, painting, and crafting.
Programs
- Summer Camp at the YMCA — Through day camps and specialty camps in all five boroughs. The page says registration is now open for 2026 and that the YMCA looks forward to offering summer camp again in 2027.
- Adventure Camps — New for 2026. Focused camps for a specific activity or interest.
- Big Messy Art — A Summer Adventure Camp with painting, clay sculpting, and mural projects.
- Zookeepers — A Summer Adventure Camp for animal lovers; includes learning about wildlife and exploring zoos of NYC.
- Ready Camper One — A Summer Adventure Camp for creators, gamers, and big thinkers where campers build games.
- Basketball Academy — A basketball camp experience designed for young athletes who are passionate about the game.
- Soccer Academy — A soccer camp led by certified U.S. Soccer Foundation coach-mentors.
- Swim+STEM — Campers master strokes, enjoy water games, and take part in STEM challenges.
- Swim+Art — Camp combines pool time with painting and crafting.
At a glance
- General schedule: Summer camp starts on June 29 and runs in two-week sessions through August 21. Camp hours and prices vary by location.
About the provider
The YMCA of Greater New York was founded in 1852 and says it has been serving New Yorkers since 1852. The organization says its mission is to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. It also says it has 24 branches and dozens of program sites across the five boroughs and serves more than half a million New Yorkers.
Registration is now open. Enroll and submit payment by April 18th to receive the 10% Early Bird Discount. Camp is closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Independence Day Holiday. The site says the YMCA looks forward to offering summer camp again in 2027.
Last updated September 8, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.