Swimming takes place in our private Downtown Community Center Pool. Beth and Sam, our Aquatics Directors, works with us year-round. When it comes to learning how to swim in a safe, fun and positive environment, they know how to make it all happen!

Swim Lessons

Learning to swim is an integral part of our summer camp programs. (We are, after all, on an island!) Our experienced aquatics team follows a time-tested curriculum, allowing children to learn at their own pace in groups based on ability. We offer a firm foundation for beginners, and challenge more experienced swimmers to learn proper strokes and techniques as well.

Swim Staff

Our swim staff includes three certified swimming instructors, three American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards, three teaching assistants, and our aquatics director. In total, we have over ten full-time staff on deck at our pool, not including each group's counselors, who assist and make sure your child is safe and having fun while learning how to swim. Swim classes are comprised of, on average, six to eight children, one instructor, one instructor's aide, and one of the group's counselors who is with the campers all day and knows them well. In addition to our structured swim lessons, supervised free-swim time is an important part of the learning process. It is an excellent way for kids to practice what they learn in class.

FIELD SPORTS

On the Battery Park City ballfields, sports are an integral part of the camp experience. Soccer, kickball, t-ball, whiffle ball, relay races, running games, capture the flag, and parachute games are all a part of the program. Drinking water is always available at the field. On high heat index days, we use the camp yards, gyms or other indoor spaces instead.

ATHLETICS PROGRAM

Andrew and Sal our, Athletic Directors, have over 30 years of experience as physical education teachers and supervise our athletic instructors. Our Athletics Program offers a wide array of organized, ageappropriate games and sports—a daily curriculum of fun! We balance individual skill and confidence-building activities with team games and sports. We help novice players feel good about themselves and offer opportunities to challenge the abilities of the more accomplished athletes. Fun and safety are our highest priorities!

Building Lego skyscrapers, bridges, houses, roadways, and more has become a favorite STEM activity for all ages at camp!

Ooey Gooey Science

Chemistry is taught by mixing up gooey blobs, making volcanoes erupt, and building lava lamps! Learning can’t get much more fun than this!

Teachers and campers in Studio 2 explore fun craft-making projects with wood, tile, beads, clay, heavy paper, felt, pom-poms and more! These multi-dimensional pieces will be sure to brighten up your summer.

Whether in our science studio or with our own visiting exotic animal specialst, campers love our animal education activities. 

Under the guidance of our experienced art teachers in Studio 1, campers explore sketching with charcoal, painting like Matisse, sculpting with putty, and more. Wait till you see what they bring home!

P.E. CLASSES

Each week our campers enjoy a variety of gym sports and games taught by real P.E. Teachers: basketball, whiffle ball, soccer, relay races, parachute games, batting practice, steal the bacon, four corners and more! The gym is a perfect recreation area rain or shine!

ATHLETICS PROGRAM

Our Athletic Directors, have over 30 years of experience as physical education teachers and supervise our athletic instructors. Our Athletics Program offers a wide array of organized, ageappropriate games and sports—a daily curriculum of fun! We balance individual skill and confidence-building activities with team games and sports. We help novice players feel good about themselves and offer opportunities to challenge the abilities of the more accomplished athletes. Fun and safety are our highest priorities

MUSIC AND DRUMMING

Our music program encourages children to get in the groove. It also introduces campers to the rhythms of West African drums. From improvising beats to accompanying stories, to jamming and having a great time, campers love our music program.

Being on Tribeca’s Pier 25 transports you “Out of the City.” A camp favorite for years even before it was renovated. Miniature golf, beach volleyball, playgrounds, games and more!

Swimming takes place in our private Downtown Community Center Pool. Beth and Sam, our Aquatics Directors, works with us year-round. When it comes to learning how to swim in a safe, fun and positive environment, they know how to make it all happen!

Swim Lessons

Learning to swim is an integral part of our summer camp programs. (We are, after all, on an island!) Our experienced aquatics team follows a time-tested curriculum, allowing children to learn at their own pace in groups based on ability. We offer a firm foundation for beginners, and challenge more experienced swimmers to learn proper strokes and techniques as well.

Swim Staff

Our swim staff includes three certified swimming instructors, three American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards, three teaching assistants, and our aquatics director. In total, we have over ten full-time staff on deck at our pool, not including each group's counselors, who assist and make sure your child is safe and having fun while learning how to swim. Swim classes are comprised of, on average, six to eight children, one instructor, one instructor's aide, and one of the group's counselors who is with the campers all day and knows them well. In addition to our structured swim lessons, supervised free-swim time is an important part of the learning process. It is an excellent way for kids to practice what they learn in class.

On the Battery Park City Ball Fields we play soccer, kickball, field hockey, relay races, capture the flag and beach volleyball. All sports activities are led by one of our 4 phys. ed teachers, ensuring that our campers are working on technique and skill development as well as having fun! 

This program is designed to help campers build artistic skills while inspiring creativity. Individual and group projects are displayed at our end of summer show.

Pier 25 Being on Tribeca’s Pier 25 transports you “Out of the City.” A camp favorite for years even before it was renovated. Miniature golf, beach volleyball, playgrounds, games and more!