Family School and Family School West: Summer Day Camp
323 E. 47th St.
Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza
New York, NY 10017 (map)
Phone: (212)688-5950
famschool@aol.com
Summer after summer (now in its 37th year), this first-rate program turns children from 18 months up to 12 years of age into happy campers. Camp includes an academic maintenance program utilizing the Montessori method of teaching. Every age group is introduced to foreign languages. The emphasis, however, is not on heavy-duty academics. The Family School believes that children need a break and has created an exciting summer of fun in New York. Water play for younger campers and swimming instruction for older ones, at the Vanderbilt YMCA right across the street, are part of the fun, as are twice weekly trips to attractions such as The New York Aquarium and the NY Hall of Science. There are also weekly special events, including theater and magic shows. Specialists teach yoga, drumming, art, chess, martial arts, soccer and much more. Modern facilities include well-lit classrooms, a gymnasium, art room and an enclosed outdoor play area for toddlers. Children may attend for as many as 11 weeks or as few as one, with any combination of days desired.
Activities
AcademicsArts and Crafts
Chess
Foreign Language
Martial Arts
Soccer
Swimming
Yoga