Camps
We make the summer count. At the 14th Street Y, city kids get a true summer camp experience, recognized as a key to kids’ development.
Children explore new interests, grow their confidence and make friends for life.
Our campers dive into the creative arts, science and technology, sports and games and the great outdoors in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.
Registration is open for Summer 24!
New Town Day Camp
For Children Ages 2 – 5
Young children get a fun-filled summer camp experience at the 14th Street Y! Campers participate in a variety of activities in our facilities, including our outdoor roof play area. Learn More
New Country Day Camp
For Children Grades K–8
Campers experience a summer of enrichment and adventure in the serene outdoors on the 75-acre Staten Island Greenbelt. Our new session model is built to create as much safety and consistency as possible for campers and their families. Learn More
New Country Pride Camp
For Children Ages 5 – 13
A specialty program of New Country Day Camp (NCDC), New Country Pride Camp (NCPC) is a welcoming, open-tent community of LGBTQ+ young people and staff that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. Learn More
We want to hear from you!
As we get ready for camp, we want to hear from our fabulous camp families! If you have questions, concerns, or ideas about how we can make the 14Y Camps experience even better, please share them with us.
Please contact Lili Weiss-Voskidis, the 14Y’s Senior Director of Youth Programs, at LVoskidis@14StreetY.org.
Blogs About 14Y Camps
Learn more about our camps!
Celebrating International Youth Day with the 14Y
Tiffany Zhu | WED, AUG 11, 2021International Youth Day is a day to celebrate young people’s voices and actions as well as their unique engagement in social issues. In recent years, youth engagement has increased, especially…
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Introducing 14Y Summer Club: A Camp Experience for Toddlers and Caregivers
Meredith Fein Lichtenberg, Community Catalyst | WED, MAY 12, 2021The 14th Street Y is gearing up for summer, and we’re excited to bring back our signature camps and add some new summer programming for children! One of our new…
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Healing in Nature
Mallory Stehle, Associate Director of New Country Day Camp | WED, APR 15, 2020I grew up in rural Michigan, in the beautiful hills and farmland and swamps with cattails. My backyard had the best sledding hill you could ever want, endless woods to…
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Carmen: Portraits of the 14th Street Y
Bridget Badore, Photographer & Social Media Coordinator | MON, DEC 25, 2017So I’ve always gone to the neighborhood community centers. We used to have the Henry Street Settlement, which is in close proximity to where the Education Alliance is. Going to…
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