Specialty Camps

Explorer Camps

Discover Explorer Camps!

These week-long adventures for ages 5-8, offered at select locations this summer, immerse kids in Parkour or Dance, sparking creativity and a love for learning. Explore upcoming offerings below.

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Encourage confidence and coordination as your child unleashes their inner athlete!

Parkour Explorers

Designed to inspire kids ages 5-8 to unleash their inner athlete! Through a blend of exercises, children develop balance, agility, and a strong mind-body connection.

Benefits

Mind-Body Connection

Integrate movement and mindfulness, becoming more in tune with their bodies.

Function Development

Fostering critical thinking and problem solving through fast-paced activities and teamwork.

Enhanced Gross Motor Function

Refine coordination, balance, and agility using natural abilities and tumbling exercises.

Confidence & Teamwork

Create confidence and foster a sense of teamwork through group exercises and practice.

Emotional Resilience

Build emotional control and adaptability in a supportive environment.

What is Parkour Explorers Camp?

This action-packed week for kids ages 5-8 is all about jumping, climbing, and soaring to new heights. Through parkour, tumbling, and movement challenges, campers build agility, confidence, and teamwork skills in our state-of-the-art gym facilities.

Guided by expert coaches, they’ll conquer obstacles, sharpen coordination, and discover just how powerful they can be. Each day is a high-energy adventure that leaves kids feeling unstoppable, inspired, and ready for more!

Class Details

Age Range

5 – 8 years

Duration

9 am – 12 pm (no lunch, snack included)

Program Length

One week – full week enrollment only

Sessions

August 18 – 22 or
August 25 – 29

Capacity

Maximum 12 explorers per camp session

What Sets Us Apart

Purposeful Environment

Parkour camp takes place in our thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art gym spaces at four convenient locations: Sutton Place, Brooklyn Heights, Court Square & Third Avenue

Empowering Challenges

Campers navigate custom obstacle courses and movement explorations that build confidence, teamwork, and emotional regulation.

Dynamic Skill Building

Combines parkour, tumbling, and natural movement to refine gross motor skills, improve coordination, and enhance balance and agility in a fun, supportive setting.

Small Group Focus

With a maximum of 12 campers per session, each child receives personalized guidance, ensuring a safe and enriching experience.

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Dance Explorers

Ignite your child’s passion for movement with a fun and creative week of dance! Designed for kids 5-8 to explore all types of movement.

Benefits

Coordination and Motor Skills

Engaging in movements like stretching, balancing, and rhythm exercises.

Foundational Dance Technique

Working on rhythm, tempo, and posture, which are transferable across all dance styles.

Personal Creative Expression

Use improvisation and creative choreography to move in ways that feel natural to them. 

Boost Social Confidence

Participating in group activities that build collaborative skills.

Enhance Resilience and Adaptability

Build emotional control and adaptability in a supportive environment.

What is Dance Camp?

Perfect for kids ages 5–8, this vibrant half-day camp introduces a mix of dance styles like hip-hop and more, in a fun and encouraging environment. Campers will master techniques, boost confidence, and groove to exciting group choreography while developing coordination and rhythm.

With small group sizes (4–12 campers), every child gets personalized attention to showcase their star potential. It’s a week of creativity, confidence, and pure joy through dance!

Class Details

Age Range

5 – 8 years

Duration

9 am – 12 pm (no lunch, snack included)

Program Length

One week – full week enrollment only

Sessions

August 4 – 8 or
August 11 – 15

Capacity

Maximum 12 explorers per camp session

What Sets Us Apart

Diverse Dance Styles

Campers are introduced to a variety of dance styles, including ballet, hip-hop, and more, fostering a well-rounded appreciation for movement.

Small Group Setting

 With a maximum of 12 campers per session, children benefit from personalized attention and an inclusive, supportive environment.

Comprehensive Curriculum

From dynamic warm-ups to group choreography and creative exploration, every activity is thoughtfully designed to build skills, confidence, and creativity, leveraging multi-modal learning.

Purposeful Environment

Dance Explorers takes place in our thoughtfully designed dance studios at four convenient locations: West End Avenue, Cobble Hill, 94th Street & Greenwich Village

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Frequently Asked Questions

Parkour Explorers Camp: Comfortable, athletic clothing and sneakers.
Dance Explorers Camp: Comfortable clothing suitable for movement, or a leotard (if desired). Bare feet or ballet shoes are recommended.

M-F only (no single day enrollment)
No makeup days 

Yes! Enrollment is by week, so families can choose to participate in both camps if the schedule allows.

The camps ages are specifically geared towards providing older children, including families with multiple children ranging in age, with an intensive age-appropriate learning experience. The upper band of early childhood allows us to deliver a high-quality targeted product. 

Staff will need to have the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the respective camps. Specifically for parkour, this means an understanding of parkour as a movement practice and the fundamentals of the practice. For the dance camp, staff will need to have a broad understanding of a range of techniques and movements across styles. Further, staff should be able to facilitate a child-centered, reflective, exploratory approach that is outcome-based.

How do parents feel about NY Kids Club & preschools?

Most importantly, I trust NY Kids Club completely with my son. The care and attention they provide are top-notch, and I have peace of mind knowing he’s in such capable hands. The facility itself is clean, safe, and filled with enriching activities that keep the children engaged and happy. I wholeheartedly recommend NY Kids Club… They truly go above and beyond to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. Thank you to the entire team for everything you do!

Ryan S, Long Island City

I cannot say enough wonderful things about NY Kids Club! My son has been attending [programming] here on-and-off for the past two years, and it has been an incredible experience from day one. First and foremost, the staff are beyond talented. They truly make every day fun and engaging for the kids.

Ryan S, Long Island City

My daughter attended the 2s program for the 2023-2024 school year. Our family loved her teachers, the staff, the facility and the programming. Great school!

Zoe M, 94th Street

We LOVE NY Kids Club. My son attended preschool here for 3’s and PKA and we utilized NY Kids Club for after school care both years. They are fabulous. Mr. Nick and team are energized, professional and kind. Even when the staff may rotate (and it’s not that often), they are always high quality. The space also hosts birthday parties. The large gym and trampoline is a big draw and adds to the overall experience. Front desk is also very attentive, friendly, and helpful. Couldn’t recommend them more!

Lisa S, Brooklyn Heights

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