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Ahoy Matey! Have a blast at The Park Slope Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the PSDC
Ahoy Matey! Have a blast at The Park Slope Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the PSDC
4/15/19 - By Laurie Rein

Just when you think the end of the school year means maybe life will slow down a bit, summer camp starts and it's even more schlepping and lunches to pack. That's why camps that will pick up your kids at home, or at least in your neighborhood, are our summertime salvation. We've rounded up top New York City camps that offer the convenience of transportation. If you're looking for a country camp, check out our articles on summer camps in Long Island, New Jersey, or Westchester that offer bussing, as most of them pick up from areas of NYC too.  

To find even more camps, check out our NYC Summer Camp Guide and or use our Directory to filter by type of camp or locations. 

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Throw down a chess board any place, any time! Photo courtesy of Chess NYC Fun & Training Camp.
Throw down a chess board any place, any time! Photo courtesy of Chess NYC Fun & Training Camp.

NYC Summer Camps with Transportation

92Y Camps

Upper East Side
With convenient bus pickups in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, and Northern New Jersey, campers can enjoy the 92Y Camp's 50-acre campground. Camps Tova and Bari Tov provide a range of diverse activities for campers ages 5-13 with learning and developmental disabilities. READ MORE

Aviator Sports Day Camp

Brooklyn
Aviator's summer day camp offers traditional activities, including arts and crafts, drama, science, and swimming, plus unique specialties including ice skating, rock climbing, and more—all within its 175,000-square-foot sports complex. School break camps are also offered.  READ MORE

Bronx House Day Camps

Bronx
Bronx House offers a variety of summer camp programs from early childhood to grade 6. The youngest campers call Bronx House home and explore the local neighborhood, while older kids can participate in traditional day camps on its Rockland County Campus or enjoy travel and overnight camps.  READ MORE

Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps Online

Upper East Side, Village, Brooklyn and Queens
Chess NYC has gone virtual, bringing it's "chess should be fun" policy to kids ages 4 and up though hourly, daily, and weekly online classes. Group programs and individual lessons focus on strategies, defense, tactics, and even competitive online play for all levels. READ MORE

Dwight Summer Camp

Upper East Side
At Dwight Summer Camp, campers participate in a varied, active curriculum with sports like yoga, tennis, swimming, and basketball along with dance, arts, and crafts. The youngest campers are enrolled in Discovery Camp, which emphasizes imagination, social, and cognitive development. Transportation and extended days are available.  READ MORE

Mill Basin Day Camp

Brooklyn
Mill Basin offers a variety of customizable summer day camp programs for kids ages 2 1/2-14. The fully air-conditioned modern facility features a laser maze, karaoke studio, Lego lab, ropes course, and the biggest outdoor pool in Brooklyn complete with four slides. READ MORE

Park Slope Day Camp

Brooklyn
Park Slope Day Camp provides kids entering pre-K to 8th grade with a wide variety of activities, including traditional day camp, circus camp, travel camp, and sports academies. Plenty of time is spent outdoors in local parks. School break mini-camps are offered. READ MORE

Tennis Innovators Camps

Upper East Side, Midtown West, Gramercy and Queens
Tennis Innovators Summer Camp caters to players ages 3-12, offering fun-filled days of tennis, sports, sprinklers, and activities, with indoor and outdoor play options in multiple locations. Camp groups are small, and campers improve their strokes and develop a true connection with the coaches and each other.  READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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