Academic Enrichment Camps & Summer Programs for Kids in Manhattan

Help prevent the summer slide in your child this summer at one of these Manhattan camps.

By Directories Editor May 1, 2025

Give your child an educational boost by enrolling them in educational day camps and summer programs in Manhattan. View the full camp guide online.

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Academic Enrichment Camps

CHINA INSTITUTE'S IMMERSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM
40 Rector St., 2nd floor, Financial District, Manhattan
212-744-8181 x143
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Your child will discover Chinese language and culture like never before at China Institute's Immersive Mandarin Summer Program! Participants 2-14 experience a flexible, six-week, immersive, virtual "tour" to 11 Chinese cities! In addition to language learning (from beginner to expert), campers enjoy activities like calligraphy, Chinese sports, theater, and cooking.

COLLINA ITALIANA
1556 Third Ave., Suite 602-603 ( between 87th and 88th Street) , Upper East Side, Manhattan
212-427-7770
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Summer campat Collina Italiana is a fun, immersive experience for kids of all language competency levels. Starting June 7, children (ages 3-10) learn about all things Italian through games, music, and dance. Kids age six and older learn writing and reading, as well as the basics of Italian grammar!

DEBATE CAMP
45 East 75th Street, New York
888-512-8154
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At Debate Camp, we provide a fun and inspiring space for youth to develop some timelessly-important skills; to hear opposing views and to confidently articulate their ideas well in the company of others. Debate Camp specializes in parliamentary debate, impromptu and prepared public speaking. We ensure that all program areas are highly interactive and suited to a variety of age groups (grades 5 to 10) and multiple ability levels.

GERMAN SCHOOL MANHATTAN
74 Warren St., Tribeca, Manhattan
646-869-1152
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German School Manhattan is the first international German-English kindergarten and bilingual lower school in Manhattan. GSM offers a re-imagined, child-centric curriculum that encompasses German and New York educational standards. Our small classes provide a joyful learning environment to encourage and shape future global citizens. Summer camp and after-school are also offered.

LEAPUP LEARNING MANDARIN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
1751 2nd Ave., between 91st and 92nd Street , Upper East Side, Manhattan
646-870-0560
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The Camp is designed for children ages 4-12. Weekly enrollment with full-day and half-day options available from June 28-Aug. 20. Indoor and outdoor activities include language lessons, arts, music, theater, and science experiments. We offer a true immersive language environment with teacher-to-student ratio of 1-to-4. All language levels are welcome.