Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC
Steve & Kate's Camp in NYC offers a child-led, choice-based day camp experience with activities like coding, fashion, sports, and performing arts for ages 4-12.
▌ Editor's read The website for Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC loads successfully and provides detailed information about their program. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Founded by Steve and Kate, the camp has been operating for 43 years, indicating a long history in the summer camp industry. It operates as a for-profit entity, offering a day camp program for children aged 4-12. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The program is described as child-led, with campers choosing from various studios including coding, fashion, sports, and performing arts. Google reviews for 'Steve & Kate's Camp' (general, not NYC specific) show an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the flexibility and variety of activities. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@steveandkatescamp) and Facebook (steveandkatescamp) page, showcasing camp activities and parent testimonials.
Who thrives here Ages 4–12
Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC 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 specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1983 (43 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 4–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Various Locations, New York, NY, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Day passes and memberships available. Lunch and snacks included.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC
- What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC accept?
- Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC is open to children ages 4–12. 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.
- How much does Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC cost?
- Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC publishes $700/week for the standard session. That sits 75% above the $400 median for specialty camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Day passes and memberships available. Lunch and snacks included. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC's hours?
- Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC?
- Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC is operated by a private business, with 43 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 Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC provide lunch?
- Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC 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 Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC compare to other specialty camps in New York?
- Steve & Kate's Camp - NYC is one of 27 specialty 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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