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An enriching summer experience

Bank Street Summer Camp uses educational professionals and recreational learning to create developmentally focused programs and experiences that are open to any child between the ages of 4 to 16.

This summer, Summer Camp is offering in-person programming throughout July, following one week of virtual programming in June called June@Home. For in-person learning, the Bank Street Summer Camp will follow the same Health & Safety plans that have been developed by the School for Children.

Due to necessary safety precautions surrounding safe in-person programming, we are not offering our celebrated swim program this summer. We plan to bring the program back in Summer 2022.

What grade is your child entering?

Pre-K – Grade 1

Lower Camp

Flexible options run between June 21 and July 30, 2021. Camp runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. After Camp options are not available this summer.

Programs include:
– Animal Kingdom
– Reino Animal (Spanish Immersion)
– Intro to Science
– Early Athletes
– First Stage

Select A Program
Grade 2 – 3

Middle Camp

Flexible options run between June 21 and July 30, 2021. Camp runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. After Camp options are not available this summer.

Programs include:
– Adventures in Science & Coding
– Sports, Fitness & Fun
– Creative Theater

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Grade 4 – 8

Upper Camp

Flexible options run between June 21 and July 30, 2021. Camp runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. After Camp options are not available this summer.

Programs include:
– Cabaret Ensemble
– Sports, Fitness & Fun
– Applied Science
– Film Writing and Directing

Select A Program
Grade 9 – 11

Leadership Development Program

The Leadership Development Program runs from June 28 to July 30, 2021. Camp runs from 8:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Leadership Development Program

Featured Camp Staff

Camp Staff Profiles

Alex Kavo

Associate Director, Summer Camp

Ryan Ngai

Group Counselor

Shuber Naranjo

3/4s-7/8s Spanish Teacher

Tal Magaril

Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp

Where recreation enriches…

Community

Many summer programs operate under what is known as a “progressive” philosophy but few have an approach like the Bank Street School for Children. Our campers build their sense of community every day as they interact with their friends and peers and develop important social-emotional skills.

Our Approach
Social Justice and Equity

Social justice and equity are important parts of every program at the Bank Street School for Children. At the Summer Camp, staff members follow the same language and approach to instill positive identity development in our campers and a respect and appreciation for the identities of those around them.

Social Justice and Equity
Leadership

Our staff members develop powerful bonds with campers that last for years. Many campers eventually become staff members themselves and work alongside the counselors they once had. Head Counselors are teachers during the year, often with graduate degrees.
Joy

Learning should be joyful, and Bank Street campers are consistently engaged in programming that sparks their interests and curiosities.
Play

Children need time, practice, and a safe environment to connect with themselves and each other. Bank Street College has spent one hundred years making these goals a reality and the Bank Street Summer Camp has continued this tradition in a recreational summer setting.

History & Philosophy
Courage & Confidence

Summer Camp provides a safe atmosphere where children feel encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and try new things like sports, theater, and coding, among others.

What Camp Guardians Say

She raves about the food at Bank St! We are delighted at the opportunity for growth and development provided by the LDP. So, the other years were terrific, but this was the right challenge for our daughter at the right time.

Lisa

2018 Guardian

What Camp Guardians Say

My son loved creating his own video game in Code camp and he loves the lunch options.

Lissette

2018 Guardian

WHAT CAMP GUARDIANS SAY

Our son enjoyed the weekly trips and looked forward to them. (He) loved the Friday assemblies and popsicles, and he loved taking the school bus to swimming and other field trips. The Pop Ups were a hit, too.

Anonymous

2018 Guardian

What Camp Guardians Say

My daughter LOVED camp and wants to return next year. She absolutely ADORED her counselors. She LOVED the swim program.

Gina

2018 Parent