Ages 5+
Camp
Full-day creative camp during school breaks and all summer long. Art, movement, and serious fun — 9 AM to 5 PM.
Two ways to camp with us
Year-round
School Year Camp
When school is out, Playday is in. We run full-day camp programs during every school break — fall recess, Thanksgiving, winter break, President's week, spring break, and more.
- → All major school breaks
- → 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- → Ages 5 and up
- → Fully supervised, drop-off
- → Book by the day or week
Summer
Summer Days Camp
A full summer of art-led adventures. Kids explore new mediums, make new friends, and go home with projects they're proud of — every single day.
- → All summer, June – August
- → 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- → Ages 5 and up
- → Book by the week
- → New theme every week
A day at camp
Every day has structure — but there's room to breathe. Projects build across the week, so kids end Friday with something they're genuinely proud of.
Teaching artists are with kids all day. Groups stay together and get to know each other well by midweek — friendships form fast.
Sample weekly themes
Each week at summer camp has a different focus — so kids who come back week after week discover something new every time.
Sculpture Week
Clay, wire, papier-mâché. Kids build something big every day.
Pattern & Print
Block printing, stencils, and stamped fabric that goes home wearable.
Art Around the World
One country, one day — kids explore global traditions through art-making.
Nature Studio
Botanical prints, nature journals, and sculpture from the outside world.
Comics & Illustration
Character design, panel layouts, and building a zine from scratch.
Color Theory & Painting
Watercolor, acrylic, color mixing. The science and magic of color.
Wearable Art
Tie-dye, fabric paint, and screen printing — fashion as art.
Recycled & Found Objects
Assemblage, upcycled sculpture, and art that starts from the trash pile.
Pricing
Book individual days or save with a full week. Unlimited Access members attend at no extra cost.
Single Day
From $85
per child per day
Great for trying it out or filling in an individual day.
Full Week
From $375
Mon – Fri (save ~10%)
The best way to experience a theme — build on it every day.
Unlimited Access
Included
with membership
All camp — school year and summer — covered under one monthly rate.
What camp families say
“My son went to Playday camp for two weeks last summer and begged us to sign him up for more. He made more art in those two weeks than in the whole school year.”
— Playday UES parent
“The gallery walk on Friday afternoons is the highlight of our week. Watching her explain her own work to us — with confidence — is something I didn't expect.”
— Playday Park Slope parent
“We love that the theme changes every week. Our kids have done five different sessions and each one felt completely fresh. Incredible variety.”
— Playday LIC parent
“Camp is 9 to 5 — and my kids are genuinely sad when it ends. That's how you know it's good. The teachers are exceptional.”
— Playday UWS parent
Questions
When does registration open?
Summer camp registration opens in February each year. Unlimited Access members get early access — typically 2 weeks before the public. School-break camps open on a rolling basis.
Can I book individual days instead of a full week?
Yes — single-day bookings are available if spots remain after the weekly enrollment window. Full-week bookings always take priority.
What should my child bring?
A labeled lunch (we provide snacks), a water bottle, and comfortable clothes they can get messy in. We supply all art materials and aprons.
What age range is camp for?
Camp is for ages 5 and up. Groups are loosely organized by age range (5–7, 8–10, 11+) when enrollment allows.
Is there early drop-off or late pickup?
Standard drop-off begins at 9:00 AM. Early care from 8:00 AM and late pickup until 6:00 PM are available at most locations for an additional fee.
What if my child has never done art before?
Perfect — camp is beginner-friendly by design. Teaching artists meet kids where they are. There's no right way to do camp at Playday.
Is camp included in Unlimited Access?
Yes, both school-break camp and Summer Days Camp are fully included in all Unlimited Access membership plans.
Summer fills up fast
Sign up now to secure your child's spot. First activity is on us.