Co-op Summer Camp 2025: A Dynamic and Engaging Experience for Children Ages 2-10
The Co-op Summer Camp 2025 welcomes children for a fun-filled and enriching experience from June 16th through August 15th. Families have the flexibility to enroll for a single week, multiple weeks, or the entire summer.
All campers enjoy live performances by local musicians, magicians, and other special entertainers. In addition to themed activities and specialized arts programming, children spend ample time outdoors on our rooftop playground, which features multiple gyms, climbing structures, sprinklers, and a hands-on teaching garden.
Join us for an unforgettable summer of adventure, learning, and play.
Summer Camp Mission
For more than 20 years, The Co-op School has pioneered an engaging community-and project-led approach to learning. Our approach to summer camp is no different. We believe appreciating our world starts with understanding how things work and how we can get involved. With this in mind, we guide campers through theme-based weeks focused on community action. From campfire stories to recycling art to music and movement, each day is a balance of fun activities, learning, wellness, and action-all adapted to summertime fun!
At arrival, campers engage in free play before gathering for a morning kick-off centered around one of our weekly themes.
Each day features theme activities, along with one of our weekly classes, including Capoeira, Gardening, and Musical Play. We also spend ample time outdoors every day, participating in a variety of water activities using sprinklers and reusable water balloons. Depending on the camper’s age, we may also embark on weekly trips to destinations both near and far. Special guests visit to discuss different ways they engage in community action and how our campers can make a difference in the world.
Camp Schedule & Options
Regular Camp Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Early Drop-Off: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM (available at an additional cost)
Extended Day: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (available at an additional cost)
Half-Day Camp (for ages 2-3): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Ages 2-5: Campers participate in weekly themed activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
- Ages 6-10: Older campers dive into immersive, multi-week programs such as Robotics, Theater, and Capoeira.
Our youngest campers, such as the “Bluejays” and “Owls,” explore local playgrounds and enjoy visits from special guests. Meanwhile, our older campers, the “Foxes” and “Wolves,” venture beyond the campgrounds, taking public transportation to exciting destinations like the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Week 1: Urban Explorers – June 16-20 (no camp on June 19th – Juneteenth)
Transform into neighborhood adventurers! Create maps of our community, learn about local landmarks, and discover hidden gems through scavenger hunts. Plus a special focus on the historical significance of Juneteenth through storytelling and art.
Week 2: Earth Warriors – June 23-27
Dive into environmental stewardship through hands-on activities. Learn about weeding our rooftop garden, learn about composting and recycling through creative projects, and participate in a mini clean-up campaign through the Sanitation Foundations Community Stewards program.
Week 3: Cultural Celebrations – June 30-July 3 (No Camp July 4th)
Explore the diverse cultures that make our community vibrant! Learn traditional games, songs, and dances from different cultures, and discuss our upcoming July 4th celebrations. Families will be invited to share their cultural traditions and dishes, culminating in a multicultural potluck lunch!
Week 4: Scientists in the City – July 7-11
Let’s explore cause and effect and the scientific method through play. Conduct safe experiments, learn about weather patterns, and study local wildlife. Learn about circuits and robots with special guest teachers.
Week 5: Future Builders – July 14-18
Cap off the first half of the summer by focusing on innovation and imagination! Use recycled materials for building projects, learn basic coding through age-appropriate activities, and participate in collaborative problem-solving challenges. End with a “Future Fair” to showcase our projects.
Week 6: Splash & Sports – July 21-25
Focus on active living and water education! Learn about water conservation and where our water comes from. Then spend time in our gymnasium playing soccer, basketball, and cooperative games! Enjoy a show where we see how water, air and soap can come together to create… Bubbles!
Week 7: Community Helpers – July 28-Aug 1
Meet the people who keep our neighborhood running! Visits from postal workers, healthcare professionals, and local business owners. Create thank-you projects and learn about different careers through interactive role-play, and visit the local Firehouse!
Week 8: Little Green Thumbs – Aug 5-8
Discover the joy of growing food and flowers! Work in our garden space, learn about plant life cycles, and create sustainable garden projects. Partner with local urban farms for educational visits and hands-on planting experiences.
Week 9: Creative Arts Festival – Aug 11-15
Cap off the summer by unleashing creativity through various art forms! Experience music-making, dance, theater, and visual arts. Local artists will lead workshops, culminating in a summer art showcase where every camper contributes their unique creation.
Weeks 1 & 2: Moving with Music (June 16-20 *no camp June 19th*, June 23-27) – Music Intensive Dive into the world of music production and performance! Students will learn basic music theory through hands-on activities, experiment with different instruments and create their own songs. Students will have access to a music room and studio, and draw inspiration from local artists!
Weeks 3-4: Stage Stars (June 30-July 3 *no camp July 4*, July 7-11) – Theater Intensive Transform into playwrights and performers! Students will learn the fundamentals of theater, from scriptwriting to stage presence. They’ll collaborate to write their own original play, design costumes and sets, and work together to bring their story to life. Each week students will put on a brief performance for family and friends.
Weeks 5-6: Bits & Bots (July 14-18, July 21-25) – Robotics Intensive Enter the exciting world of robotics! Using age-appropriate robotics kits, students will learn basic circuitry concepts, build and customize their own robots, and participate in fun challenges. They’ll develop problem-solving skills while learning about sensors, motors, and more. The session ends with our camp-wide Future Fair!
Weeks 7-8: Vamos Jogar! (July 28-Aug 1, Aug 5-8) Capoeira Intensive – Experience the dynamic Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, dance, and music! Over these two weeks, students will learn the basic movements of Capoeira, understand its rich cultural history, and develop skills in both the physical movements and musical aspects of this art form. They’ll learn to play traditional instruments like the berimbau, practice call-and-response songs in Portuguese, and develop their own sequences of movements. The daily practice will help campers to build genuine proficiency and confidence, culminating in a roda (traditional Capoeira circle) showcase.
Week 9: Masterpiece Makers (Aug 11-15) Visual Arts Intensive – In our final week of camp, kids will get to produce artwork in a variety of mediums, before curating and hanging the final camp show! Campers will enjoy a visit to the Brooklyn Museum and a neighborhood walk to see local street art. How shall our final show be arranged? What refreshments might we serve? What music might we play? Campers will take ownership and problem solve over the ins and outs of a complex installation before sharing their work with the entire camp community.
Co-op Summer Camp will run from June 16 – August 15, 2025. Pricing is as follows:
- Full-Day Program (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM): $595 per week
- Half-Day Program (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, available for ages 2-3 only): $395 per week
- Sibling Discount: 10% off for additional children
Extended Care Options
- Early Drop-Off (8:15 AM – 9:00 AM): $10 per day or $45 per week
- Extended Day (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM): $45 per day or $200 per week
- Registering for Week 1 or Week 3? Apply the code CAMPHOLIDAY (for Full-Day Camp) or HALFHOLIDAY (for Half-Day Camp) at checkout to deduct the cost of our Juneteenth and July 4th holidays.
- Register before March 15th for an automated 10% Early Bird Discount
- Siblings receive a 10% discount
Refer a friend and both you and your friend can receive a $75 discount or credit toward camp! Email summercamp@thecoopschool.org for your code.
Additional Enrollment Information
- Single-day drop-in attendance is not available.
- Prorated weeks may be considered on a case-by-case basis for families enrolling in multiple weeks. For inquiries, please contact summercamp@thecoopschool.org.
