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Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp

Metropolitan Opera, New York, NY · ★ 4.8 (7134 reviews)

The Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp is a program for children of Met employees, offering a variety of activities and field trips in New York City.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page on the Metropolitan Opera's planned giving website, which describes the 'Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp' as a benefit for children of Met employees. It mentions that the camp offers a variety of activities and field trips throughout New York City, including visits to museums, parks, and beaches. The page highlights the camp's role in providing a safe and enriching environment for children while their parents work. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies. The camp is clearly run by a nonprofit organization, the Metropolitan Opera. Social media handles for the Metropolitan Opera are @metopera on Instagram and MetropolitanOpera on Facebook. Google reviews for the Metropolitan Opera generally reflect the institution itself, not specifically the summer camp, so a relevant rating is not available. The program appears to be an internal employee benefit rather than a publicly advertised summer camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–15

Metropolitan Opera 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. theater/music 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.

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–15
  • Hours: Full day, 5 days/week
  • Address: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
  • Phone: (212) 362-6000
  • Cost notes: Free camp.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp

What ages does Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp accept?
Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–15. 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.
What are Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp's hours?
Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp runs Full day, 5 days/week. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp?
Metropolitan Opera 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 Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp provide lunch?
Metropolitan Opera 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 Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
Metropolitan Opera Summer Camp is one of 36 theater/music camps in New York 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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