Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp
Beansprouts Summer Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience in Brooklyn for children aged 3-10, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read The Beansprouts Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their programs for children aged 3-10. The camp has been operating for over 40 years, founded by Susan and Michael K. Levy. They offer a traditional day camp experience with activities like swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While the camp is not listed in the ACA directory, it has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 117 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff and variety of activities. The camp is located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and offers both a Lower Camp (ages 3-5) and an Upper Camp (ages 6-10).
Who thrives here Ages 6–11
Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1986 (40 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–11
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 453 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
- Phone: (718) 965-8573
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Prices vary based on the number of weeks. $875 for two weeks, with discounts for more weeks. Sibling discounts available. A non-refundable $150 registration fee and a non-refundable $750 deposit are due upon application. Full payment is ...
↗ What parents like
- Over 40 years of experience
- Flexible weekly enrollment
↘ Watch for
- Expensive deposit required
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp
- What ages does Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp accept?
- Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp is open to children ages 6–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp cost?
- Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp publishes $875/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp's hours?
- Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp?
- Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp is operated by a private business, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp provide lunch?
- Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn?
- Beansprouts Summer Day Camp - Upper Camp is one of 16 traditional day camp camps in Brooklyn that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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