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Booklyn - Zine Camp

Park Slope · ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)

A week-long camp where participants learn about zine history, design, and production, creating their own zines.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page detailing Booklyn's Zine Camp, a day program for young artists. Booklyn is a non-profit organization, as stated on their 'About' page (https://booklyn.org/about/). They were founded in 1999, indicating over two decades of operation. The camp focuses on teaching participants how to create zines, including writing, drawing, and binding. The program description emphasizes creative expression and collaboration. Social media handles for Instagram (@booklyn_art) and Facebook (BooklynArt) were found via links on their website. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific licensing information for the camp itself on the website. Staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's program page.
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Booklyn - Zine Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers create a class book, and everyone takes home a copy.

Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 10–14
  • Address: 37 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
  • Phone: 718-383-9621
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Booklyn - Zine Camp

What ages does Booklyn - Zine Camp accept?
Booklyn - Zine Camp is open to children ages 10–14. 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.
Who runs Booklyn - Zine Camp?
Booklyn - Zine Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 25 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 Booklyn - Zine Camp provide lunch?
Booklyn - Zine 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.
How does Booklyn - Zine Camp compare to other arts camps in Brooklyn?
Booklyn - Zine Camp is one of 13 arts 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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