Specialty Camps & Summer Programs in Staten Island
Summer will be here before we know it, and you may have put off camp registration until nearly the last minute, or perhaps a traditional day or overnight camp just isn’t the right fit for your family. We see you! We all want our children to have an enriching, active summer experience where they can make new friends and memories, but sometimes a child has a beloved hobby, interest, or skill they want to explore. An option that can provide your child with the supervision, activity, or education they need during the summer months is a specialty camp that focuses on sports, STEM, or the arts. We’ve found some local summer programs and specialty camps that are definitely worth considering.
Art Lab
1000 Richmond Terrace
718-447-8667
artlabsi.com
Located on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Art Lab’s Camp Picasso and Camp Kandinsky are led by professional teaching artists in a relaxed, friendly classroom environment. Campers enjoy hands-on art activities in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and more, creating exciting take-home artwork. Children also explore the grounds of Snug Harbor during snack and lunch times, where they will have time to socialize and play. Sessions run all summer long. Full and half days available three days a week for children ages 6-12, and two days a week for ages 3-5.
DEA Music & Art Camp
1409 Richmond Ave.
718-370-7733
deamusicandart.com
This summer at DEA Music & Art, kids learn to sing, act, paint, play piano and guitar, and jam in a rock band! From the Little Luminaries discovering music and storytelling to Young Virtuosos refining stage-ready talent, each program blends fun with skill-building in music, visual arts, and drama. Students create vibrant masterpieces, build confidence, and express themselves in unforgettable ways. There’s a creative adventure for every age!
Ed Perpetua Tennis Academy
30 Harold Street
917-295-8122
EPTAtennis@aol.com
EPTAtennis.com
Discover a summer of tennis excellence with Ed Perpetua Tennis Academy, located amidst the serene campus of Staten Island Academy from June through August, their outdoor programs offer a picturesque backdrop for young tennis enthusiasts. For children ages 10 and under, the revolutionary QUICKSTART program brings a blend of modified courts, racquets, and balls, fostering confidence and enjoyment in their tennis journey. Their annual summer camp caters to budding tennis stars ages 7 to 17, with flexible scheduling options to fit every family’s needs. From beginner to advanced, their programs focus on skill development, strategy, and agility, preparing players for competitive play and even college scholarships.
FasTracKids NY
141 Evergreen Ave., Grasmere
718-351-7333
GrasmereSI@ftkny.com
1409 Richmond Ave., Willowbrook
718-494-1232
WillowbrookSI@ftkny.com
ftkny.com
At FTKNY’s STE(A)M and academics-based summer programs, children will explore the weeks’ enrichment adventure, interact with a SmartBoard Learning Station, engage in role-play, do arts and crafts, conduct experiments, improve their math and literacy skills and have lots of free play time plus outdoor playtime with their friends! FTKNY programs ensure that your child has lots of fun while combating the summer brain drain that occurs each year when children are out of school. At FTKNY, kids have so much fun they don’t realize how much they are learning!
JCC of Staten Island Summer Sports & Swimming
1466 Manor Road
Swim: aquatics@sijcc.com
Sports: eabi@sijcc.com
www.sijcc.org/camps
With four specialty summer programs, there’s an activity for every child at the JCC of Staten Island, whether they’re looking to try something new or develop their skills. At the JCC’s Morning Splash Club, kids ages 6 and up will enjoy a three-hour program including swim lessons, water slide fun, and activities in a beautiful outdoor pool. Beginner and intermediate/advanced classes are offered. Sign up for two or four days of classes a week. The JCC also offers a full-day Summer Sports Academy for kids ages 6 to 14, featuring basketball, soccer, and flag football! Sports academies focus on core skill development, teamwork, confidence-building, and fun through drills, small-group instruction, and team play. Participants also enjoy daily time in the pool.
Mozart & Einstein Summer Camp
1481 Hylan Blvd.
347-974-4704
magi@deamusicandart.com
summercampstatenisland.com
Mozart and Einstein Camp blends performing arts and STEM for a summer of discovery. Kids explore piano, ukulele, and rock band while diving into science labs, beginner economics, and digital art. Superhero adventures, storytelling, and vibrant visual art projects spark imagination and confidence. With hands-on learning across music, tech, and creativity, every child finds inspiration, builds skills, and has fun.
St. Joseph by the Sea
5150 Hylan Blvd.
718-984-6500
athletics@josephsea.org
josephsea.org/sea-summer-camps
St. Joseph by the Sea offers summer programs in 2025 encompassing sports, business, robotics, dance and theater. All camps are run by coaches and experts well-versed in that discipline. Camps include: Competitive Cheer, Flag Football, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Football, Softball, Tennis, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Baseball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Wrestling, Girls Volleyball, Robotics, Business, Theater and Dance!
Staten Island YMCA Summer Camps
South Shore 3939 – Richmond Ave.
Broadway – 651 Broadway
ymcanyc.org
This summer, Staten Island YMCAs are offering exciting new specialty camps! At South Shore, Jewelry Making Camp (ages 6–12) lets young artists craft charms, necklaces, and bracelets while building creativity, fine motor skills, and more. At Broadway, Soccer Camp for ages 6 to 12 helps players of all levels sharpen skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Campers will learn game rules, practice in mini-matches, and develop teamwork, sportsmanship, and a strong work ethic. All specialty campers also enjoy instructional swim as part of their weekly schedule. Children will have a summer full of fun, skill-building, and lasting friendships.
United Activities Summer Camps
College of Staten Island- 2800 Victory Blvd., 347-830-7557
IS 34- 528 Academy Ave., 347-830-7933
info@uausummercamps.org
uausummercamps.org
For over 30 years, United Activities Unlimited (UAU) has provided children and families with the most sought-after summer camp programs. Their newest program available this summer at the centrally located College of Staten Island. This new summer program will not only be fun, but also provide access to exclusive events and activities, including technology, boxing, and more. Register for an upcoming open house, take advantage of discounted pricing, and learn more today by visiting their website.
Wagner College
Department for Lifelong Learning
631 Howard Ave.
718-390-3221
wagner.edu/lifelong-learning/youth-programs/
It’s time for summer camp fun! Wagner College Lifelong Learning has a great lineup of camps and specialty programs for kids and teens on campus this summer atop the beautiful Grymes Hill. Specialized camps for children and teens include performing arts, LEGO robotics, python, video game design, A.I., Roblox, Minecraft, animation and Mario flix, Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars role play games, space adventure, art, and more! The programs are designed to harness passion and encourage imagination while learning and having fun.
