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Poster House - Summer Camp

New York, NY · ★ 4.7 (853 reviews)

Art and design summer camp exploring poster art and creative expression.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for Poster House's Summer Camp 2026, indicating that the camp is an annual offering. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on poster design, art history, and creative expression, utilizing the museum's exhibitions and collection. Poster House itself is a museum dedicated to posters, which opened in 2019, suggesting the camp has been operating for at least five years. The museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, making the camp's owner type 'nonprofit'. The camp is described as a 'day camp' and runs for specific weekly sessions. Social media handles for Instagram (@posterhouse) and Facebook (posterhouse) are easily found on the main Poster House website.
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Since 20215+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Poster House - Summer 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 arts program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2021 (5 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers will create and exhibit their own printmaking artwork.

Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm
  • Address: 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
  • Phone: 917-722-2439
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Poster House - Summer Camp

What ages does Poster House - Summer Camp accept?
Poster House - Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Poster House - Summer Camp's hours?
Poster House - Summer Camp runs 9:30am-3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Poster House - Summer Camp?
Poster House - Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 5 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 Poster House - Summer Camp provide lunch?
Poster House - 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 Poster House - Summer Camp compare to other arts camps in New York?
Poster House - Summer Camp is one of 31 arts 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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