Carroll Kids Camp

Join our elementary school camp program for an exciting blend of fun-filled activities during school breaks and summers! From enriching educational experiences to thrilling outdoor adventures, our camps offer the perfect balance of learning and leisure for kids of all ages. Register now for an unforgettable journey of exploration and friendship!

The 2024-25 school year includes the following camp dates:

Thursday, October 3 (Rosh Hashanah)
Friday, October 4
Friday, November 1 (Diwali)
Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day)
Thursday, December 5 (Half Day Camp; Parent Teacher Conferences)
Wednesday, January 29 (Lunar New Year)
Tuesday–Friday, February 18–21 (February Break)
Thursday, March 6 (Half Day Camp; Parent Teacher Conferences)
Tuesday–Friday April 15-18 (Spring Break)
Thursday & Friday, June 5 & 6 (Anniversary Day / Chancellor’s Conference Day)

Summer Camp 2025

Get ready for the ultimate summer adventure! Carroll Kids Summer Camp at PS 58 starts the fun on Monday, June 30th, right after the school bell rings for the last time. Don’t miss out—make sure you’re all set for this year’s camp! This extension of our Carroll Kids Afterschool program includes field trips to major New York attractions, park excursions, sports with Super Soccer Stars, chess with Nick of Ready, Set, Chess, HipHop with Rafael, arts and craft activities, Kung Fu with Derrick, cooking, music, movement, nature exploration and the ever-popular choice time! Each week will have a theme which we will reinforce and plan activities around. Should be a ton of fun!
Camp starts the day on Monday, June 30 and runs for 5 weeks through Friday, August 1, 9am to 4pm with early and extended-day options. Sign up for one week or the whole session! We welcome all rising Kindergarten through 6th grade students. And this year, for the first time, we’re inviting your child(ren) to invite friends! Early bird discounts if you register before February 28th.

Summer Camp Sample Day

Details

Our chess camp with Ready Set Chess is open to students of all skill levels from rising first graders to rising 6th graders. From the beginner learning how the pieces move to the advanced tournament player, our instructors will engage your child at their level, challenge them to improve and motivate them to reach the next level. Most importantly, lessons and activities are designed to foster a love for the game, encourage good social skills and develop great friendships.

Sample daily schedule
9:00 – 9:45: Greeting and warm up play

9:45 – 10:00: Snack

10:00 – 11:30: Daily interactive lesson and activity, structured play

11:30 – 1pm: Lunch, park play, social games, individual coaching opportunities

1:00 – 2:00: Slow/rated tournament match

2:00 – 2:30: Group post-mortem game review

2:30 – 4:00: Open play: casual games, chess variants, coach simul, puzzle contest and much more!

Variations on this daily schedule include in-house tournaments, puzzle contests, chess-related games (like Chess Jeopardy! or Hang Pawn), and some non-chess activities, including other games and regular “energizers” throughout the day that get kids up and moving.

More about Ready Set Chess & Nicholas Chatzilias:

Nick has been teaching chess to New York City students since 2001. A native of Toronto, Nick learned to play chess when he was 5 and has been passionate about beating his dad and older brother ever since. As an instructor at Chess in the Schools for seven years, Nick taught in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, coaching hundreds of K-8 students and assisting at I.S. 318, the 54-time national chess champions featured in the movie Brooklyn Castle. Nick founded Ready Set Chess in 2011 and continues to enjoy sharing the beauty of the game with students at RSC schools in Brooklyn and Manhattan.