18 Best Day Camps in Brooklyn, NY for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase

By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24

If you've been a Brooklyn, NY parent for a few summers, the names on this list won't surprise you. If you're new, this is the short version of what your neighbors already know. We picked 18 day camp programs for 2026 that came back strong on the boring measures: parent ratings over time, real program detail published publicly, and signs the camp answers its phone. The full list of day camp options in Brooklyn, NY runs much longer. This is the part of it worth starting with.

How we picked these

We ranked the Brooklyn, NY day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.

We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Brooklyn, NY that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against New York state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.

The 18 picks

1. Camp Gnarly NYC

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 4.8

Camp Gnarly NYC sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a clear public description of what the program covers, a parent rating of 4.8 across 61 public reviews, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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2. Chaim Day Camp

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

We included Chaim Day Camp because the public signal is steady: 32 public parent reviews averaging 5.0, alongside a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Brooklyn.

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3. Jump-In Enrichment, Inc.

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

Jump-In Enrichment, Inc. Is a day camp in Brooklyn that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. 43 public parent reviews averaging 5.0; a public summary that lays out what the camp does.

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4. Camp Emunah

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 4.9

Camp Emunah is a day camp in Brooklyn that earned its place on this list through a parent rating of 4.9 across 22 public reviews and a usable public description of the program.

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5. Camp Friendship

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 4.8

Camp Friendship sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a workable description of the program's focus, a steady 4.8 parent rating built on 41 reviews, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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6. Camp Tashbar

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 4.6

Camp Tashbar is a day camp in Brooklyn that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. Public reviews averaging 4.6 stars; a usable public description of the program.

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7. Voxel Academy

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

Voxel Academy is a day camp in Brooklyn that earned its place on this list through a steady parent rating of 5.0 and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.

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8. Kinder Prep Montessori Summer Program

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

Kinder Prep Montessori Summer Program is a day camp in Brooklyn that earned its place on this list through a steady parent rating of 5.0 and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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9. Marcelo Vs. The Monsters

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

Marcelo Vs. The Monsters is a day camp in Brooklyn that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A 5.0 parent rating; a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.

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10. Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program: Summer Camp

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

The case for Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program: Summer Camp in Brooklyn: public reviews averaging 5.0 stars. A substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.

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11. Youth Arts Academy

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

Why we chose Youth Arts Academy: a 5.0-star public rating, plus a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does in Brooklyn.

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12. Beam Camp

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

We included Beam Camp because the public signal is steady: public reviews averaging 5.0 stars, alongside a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Brooklyn.

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13. Park Slope Day Camp - Carroll Gardens

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

We included Park Slope Day Camp - Carroll Gardens because the public signal is steady: a steady parent rating of 5.0, alongside a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Brooklyn.

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14. Kids in the Game Summer Camp - Park Slope

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

The case for Kids in the Game Summer Camp - Park Slope in Brooklyn: public reviews averaging 5.0 stars. A usable public description of the program.

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15. Camp B'Yachad

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

The case for Camp B'Yachad in Brooklyn: a steady parent rating of 5.0. A clear public description of what the program covers.

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16. Camp Dora Golding

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 4.4

Camp Dora Golding sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, a steady parent rating of 4.4, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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17. Steve & Kate's Camp - Brooklyn Cobble Hill

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

Steve & Kate's Camp - Brooklyn Cobble Hill is a day camp in Brooklyn that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A 5.0 parent rating; a workable description of the program's focus.

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18. Camp Ruach Hachain

Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0

Camp Ruach Hachain sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, a 5.0 parent rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I register for day camps in Brooklyn, NY?

Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.

How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?

Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against New York's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.

What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?

The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.

How much do day camps typically cost?

Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.

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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.