Camps and Educational Programs

Camps and Educational Programs includes Day Camps for School Breaks for ages 4 to 8. The museum also offers In School Programs for PreK and elementary school students, with museum-led sessions in art-related, science, language arts, social studies, and visual and performing arts activities. These programs can run during the school day, with 45-minute sessions for PreK and class-period length sessions for elementary school students, or 45 minutes in after-school programs.

Programs

• Day Camps for School Breaks — 4-8
• In School Programs — PreK and elementary school · During the school day; 45-minute sessions for PreK; class-period length during the school day or 45 minutes in after-school programs · Museum-led programs for PreK and elementary school students. Subjects include art-related, science, language arts, social studies, and visual and performing arts activities.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–8 years old
• Current session: Veterans Day (Nov 11–Nov 11, 2026); Thanksgiving Recess (Nov 27–Nov 27, 2026); Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 18–Jan 18, 2027); Eid Al-Fitr (Mar 9–Mar 9, 2027); Eid Al-Adha (May 17–May 17, 2027); June Fun Camp 1 (Jun 8–Jun 8, 2027); June Fun Camp II (Jun 10–Jun 10, 2027)
• Facility hours: Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Members Only Hour Wednesday through Friday 9:00 am to 10:00 am

About the provider

The program is part of the Staten Island Children’s Museum, which was founded by a group of parents in 1974 and opened in 1976. Its mission is to nurture the creativity and curiosity natural to all children, and it recognizes and celebrates different learning styles. The museum also offers special educational programs for Staten Island community centers and schools, including in-school, afterschool, and community event programs.

The camps are for ages 4 to 8 and the camper must be at least age 4 by start date. One-day camps can be purchased individually or all at once. Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to camp start date will receive a 50% refund; cancellations made fewer than 30 days prior to camp start are non-refundable. A future camp credit may be offered upon receipt of a medical excuse from camp. Extended care is offered from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm for $15, but not on 12/31.

Last updated November 7, 2026.