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18 Best Sports Camps in New York for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
18 sports camp programs in New York for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Daniel Reyes.
18 Best Sports Camps in New York for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Daniel Reyes, Senior Editor, Sports & Outdoor Programs — published 2026-05-24
Picking a sports camp in New York is a four-question decision: age, type, budget, and how far you're willing to drive. New York has more options than most parents realize. This list narrows it to 18 programs that consistently come back well in parent reviews and that have enough public information on file to evaluate without picking up the phone.
This is our 2026 working list. We refresh it each spring. If your kid is a returning camper at one of these, you probably already know they belong here. If you're new to New York camp season, treat this as the short list, not the only list. Verify every detail directly with the camp before you register.
How we picked these
We ranked the New York sports 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 sports 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 New York 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. The EDGE Gymnastics by Athletic Edge
Location: Staten Island, NY · Parent rating: 4.9
Why The EDGE Gymnastics by Athletic Edge made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, 71 public parent reviews averaging 4.9 in Staten Island.
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2. SwimLabs Swim School - Westchester
Location: Elmsford, NY · Parent rating: 4.8
SwimLabs Swim School - Westchester sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a clear public description of what the program covers, a steady 4.8 parent rating built on 217 reviews, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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3. Pai's Taekwondo
Location: Schenectady, NY · Parent rating: 4.7
Pai's Taekwondo sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, 4.7 stars from 61 reviewing parents, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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4. Brooklyn Martial Arts
Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 4.6
Brooklyn Martial Arts is a sports camp in Brooklyn that earned its place on this list through a parent rating of 4.6 across 162 public reviews and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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5. Dynamic Gymnastics
Location: Mohegan Lake, NY · Parent rating: 5.0
Dynamic Gymnastics is a sports camp in Mohegan Lake that earned its place on this list through public reviews averaging 5.0 stars and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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6. Tumble-Bee Gymnastics
Location: Nanuet, NY · Parent rating: 4.9
Tumble-Bee Gymnastics sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a workable description of the program's focus, a parent rating of 4.9 across 30 public reviews, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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7. Pitch Gladiators Soccer Academy
Location: Port Chester, NY · Parent rating: 4.9
Why we chose Pitch Gladiators Soccer Academy: a 4.9 parent rating, plus a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does in Port Chester.
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8. Galaxy Gymnastics of Rockland
Location: Orangeburg, NY · Parent rating: 4.6
Why we chose Galaxy Gymnastics of Rockland: 4.6 stars from 46 reviewing parents, plus a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Orangeburg.
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9. ISG Gymnastics
Location: Port Chester, NY · Parent rating: 4.5
ISG Gymnastics is a sports camp in Port Chester that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. 24 public parent reviews averaging 4.5; a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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10. Rising Star Baseball Camp
Location: Pelham, NY · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Rising Star Baseball Camp made the cut: a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does, public reviews averaging 5.0 stars in Pelham.
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11. New York Gymnastics Center
Location: Briarcliff Manor, NY · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose New York Gymnastics Center: a 5.0 parent rating, plus a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Briarcliff Manor.
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12. Gymnastics City
Location: Cortlandt Manor, NY · Parent rating: 4.5
We included Gymnastics City because the public signal is steady: 4.5 stars from 71 reviewing parents, alongside a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Cortlandt Manor.
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13. Pitch by Pitch Baseball Camp
Location: Congers, NY · Parent rating: 5.0
Pitch by Pitch Baseball Camp sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a workable description of the program's focus, a steady parent rating of 5.0, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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14. Sports and Arts
Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 5.0
We included Sports and Arts because the public signal is steady: public reviews averaging 5.0 stars, alongside a workable description of the program's focus in Brooklyn.
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15. Tarrycrest Swim Club Inc
Location: Tarrytown, NY · Parent rating: 4.4
Tarrycrest Swim Club Inc is a sports camp in Tarrytown that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A 4.4-star public rating; a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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16. JF Camps, LLC
Location: White Plains, NY · Parent rating: 4.9
JF Camps, LLC in White Plains surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A steady parent rating of 4.9, and a usable public description of the program.
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17. Mission Martial Arts
Location: Brooklyn, NY · Parent rating: 4.9
We included Mission Martial Arts because the public signal is steady: a 4.9-star public rating, alongside a usable public description of the program in Brooklyn.
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18. Evolution Cheer Inc
Location: Staten Island, NY · Parent rating: 4.3
Why Evolution Cheer Inc made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, a 4.3 parent rating in Staten Island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for sports camps in New York?
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 sports 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 sports 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 sports 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 Daniel Reyes.