UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp
UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp offers hands-on glass art experiences for children and teens in Brooklyn, focusing on techniques like fusing, flameworking, and ...
▌ Editor's read The UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for ages 10-12 and 13-17, with sessions running for one week each. The camp is operated by UrbanGlass, a non-profit organization dedicated to glass art, as indicated on their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the organization appears well-established within the arts community. Google reviews for 'UrbanGlass' (the parent organization) show a strong 4.8-star rating from 160 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and unique experiences. The program offers hands-on learning in techniques such as fusing, flameworking, and stained glass. Social media handles found are @urbanglass_nyc on Instagram and 'urbanglass' on Facebook, both actively showcasing their work and programs. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
UrbanGlass Youth Summer 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 8–17
- Address: 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Estimated pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp
- What ages does UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp accept?
- UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–17. 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 UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp cost?
- UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp publishes $500/week for the standard session. That sits 25% below the $665 median for arts camps in Brooklyn, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD. Estimated pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp?
- UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp provide lunch?
- UrbanGlass Youth Summer 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 UrbanGlass Youth Summer Camp compare to other arts camps in Brooklyn?
- UrbanGlass Youth Summer 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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