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Queens offers one of New York City's most diverse summer camp landscapes, perfectly matching the borough's multicultural spirit. From the city's only forest school at Kew Kids to the wildlife adventures at Queens Zoo, local camps blend urban excitement with surprising natural experiences. What really sets Queens camps apart is their remarkable variety - you'll find everything from traditional day camps like the long-running Magic Day Camp (40+ years strong!) to specialized programs like the New York Chess Academy's strategic summer sessions.
Most camps serve elementary-aged kids (5-11), with prices typically ranging from $400-800 per week, though you'll find options both more affordable and more premium. Whether your child wants to explore outdoor skills, perfect their chess game, or enjoy classic camp activities, Queens' summer programs deliver big-city opportunities with a welcoming neighborhood feel.
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The average summer camp costs $495. We found that 13 camps cost under $200, 23 camps are between $201-$400, and 17 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Nature. Variety camps make up 48% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 5 and 11 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 29 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 44 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 27 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 4 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 147 sessions, Full-Day camps have 15 sessions, Half-Day camps have 2 sessions.
Yes! 2 camps (1% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 56 days.