UES Summer Camp 2026: 1st Grade Camps
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At The Art Farm, we provide summer camps for children in Upper East Side New York City who are entering first grade. Our 1st Grade camps are intended for children who are ages 5 to 6 years old and entering a 1st Grade classroom in the Fall.
Full-Day Geckos & Dragons: These groups for children entering 1st Grade include elective choice time activities, in addition to a three hour Mad Science workshop two days a week.
8 am to 6 pm (Extended Day Option)
- Mon – Fri: $1,350 | Mon, Wed, Fri: $980 | Tues, Thurs: $770
9 am to 3 pm (regular schedule)
- Mon – Fri: $1,150 | Mon, Wed, Fri: $895 | Tues, Thurs: $655
Early drop-off and extended days are available a-la-carte, as well.
- Early Drop Off: 8 am to 9 am | Additional $20/day
- Extended Day: 3 pm to 6 pm | Additional $45/day
Additional Registration Discounts:
- Register for 6+ weeks: 5% discount
- Register a sibling: 10% discount
What Happens at the Summer Camp?
Our 1st grade camp activities include everything from music, art, cooking, animal care, science, and gardening along with sports and local playground visits. We also offer swimming at the 92Y, instructed and supervised by Red Cross-trained lifeguards.
Campers who attend all five days a week participate in swimming twice a week, while the two and three-day campers join for once a week. Certified Red Cross instructors conduct the swimming lessons, ensuring every child is taught based on their swimming proficiency.
Amplify your child's learning with Mad Science workshops available only to our older campers entering grades 1-4. Expect a blend of education, hands-on experiments, and entertainment. Themes include "Crazy Chemworks", "Phreaky Physics", and "Red Hot Robots."
Gardening activities occur on our camp floor terrace; integrated into cooking lessons and live animal feedings. Weekly themes instigate special activities and events. Remember to provide a nut-free lunch for your camper or explore our lunch menu for daily purchase options.
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