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.
WEEK 1
June 30 – July 3
Flights Around the World
Take to the skies in this action-packed week of flight-themed adventures! Campers will explore the wonders of aviation with a visit to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, where they’ll get up close to real fighter jets and space shuttles. A trip to the American Museum of Natural History will reveal the secrets of butterfly flight, from delicate wing patterns to incredible migrations. From planes to pollinators, this camp is perfect for curious minds ready to soar!
WEEK 2
July 7 – 11
H2Ohhhhhh!
We are making a splash as we dive into our first full week of Carroll Kids Camp with Water Week. Get ready for a week packed with water activities, water themed art projects along with our scheduled classes. Our first adventure will be to Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Water Lab, where we will splash, play and cool off. Then later in the week, we are heading back to DreamWorks water park at American Dream- because last year was so amazing. So grab your swimsuit and bring your energy, this is about to be an amazing Water Week!
WEEK 3
July 14 – 18
The Masks We Wear & Share
“A mask tells us more than a face” says Oscar Wilde. The different masks we wear have unique meanings and usage. For example, the samurai of Japan wore masks to instill fear into their enemies. Brazilians wear masks during Carnival for culture expression. Superheroes wear masks to conceal their identities; what would you wear a mask for?
WEEK 4
July 21 – 25
Nature’s Calling
This week campers will explore nature and reconnect with the outdoors. In addition to the regularly scheduled chess, hip hop, soccer, animation, and gardening classes, Nature Week campers will have opportunities to use the environment around them as inspiration for a variety of art projects. This week will include trips to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Governor’s Island Farm. We are excited to support our campers as they explore the natural world at Nature Week!
WEEK 5
July 28 – August 1
The City is Our Playground
Join us for a week of adventure as we explore the best playgrounds in NYC! Campers will vote on their favorite spots on the first day, making each day a surprise adventure. From towering slides to epic splash pads, we’ll climb, swing, and play our way through the city. The grand finale? A thrilling day at Luna Park in Coney Island!
Summer Camp Sample Day
8:30am–9:00am: Arrival/Drop Ins
9:10am–10:00am: Chess or French
10:10am–11:00am: Kung Fu or Arts & Crafts
11:10am–12:00pm: Lunch
12:10pm–1:00pm: Summer Sports
1:10pm–2:00pm: Snack
2:10pm–3:00pm: Hip Hop with Rafael
3:10pm–4:00pm: Dismissal & Free Play
Details
COSTS:
- Full Week: $800
- 4-day Week: $600 (Week 1)
- Early Bird Full Week: $750
- Early Bird 4-day Week: $565 (Week 1)
ADD ONS:
- Early Drop Off at 8:30am
- Late Pick Up until 5:00pm
SIBLING DISCOUNT:
15% off 2nd Tuition
GRADES:
Rising Kindergarten to Rising 6th Graders
Our Partners Include
Ready Set Chess, Super Soccer Stars, Kung Fu with Derrick, Hip Hop Dance with Rafael, Cooking with Chef Camillo and more!
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.
Details
COSTS:
- Full Week: $500
- 4-day Week: $400 (Week 1)
- Early Bird Full Week: $470
- Early Bird 4-day Week: $376 (Week 1)
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.
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 27 (Half Day Camp; Parent Teacher Conferences)
Tuesday–Friday April 15-18 (Spring Break)
Thursday & Friday, June 5 & 6 (Anniversary Day / Chancellor’s Conference Day)