All year long, kids find themselves encased in rigid structure.
When summer comes, we give them what they desperately need — freedom to expand and evolve. At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.
Grown-ups adore freedom, too.
We’ve described the magical gift you give your kids when you empower them to make their own decisions. Now let’s talk hardcore convenience for you:
Buy a Summer Pass and send your kid to camp any day you want? Check.
Drop them off and pick them up whenever you want? Yup.
Long camp hours, all included in your camp fee? Totally.
Tasty meals and snacks, also included? You bet.
Get an automatic refund for unused days at summer’s end? For sure.
Coding. Sewing. Baking. Making. Sporting. Lounging. Every day, campers face the excruciating task of choosing from these and many more engrossing activities. Some select a mix of many. Others burrow deep into one or two. Every morning, they face a brand new day bristling with terrible trade-offs and tantalizing possibilities.
STOP-MOTION ANIMATION
Create animated art in our bustling Media Lab, as you breathe life into your stories via stop-motion “shorts” filmed on our purpose-built animation stages.
SEWING SALON
Use customized patterns and challenges—and a mix of hand and machine sewing—to manufacture bags, clothing and other fashionable, funky creations. This year campers can even use stencils to design their own fabric.
CODING
Absorb hands-on coding concepts using curated iPad apps with drag-and-drop platforms that cater to both early and advanced readers. Our approach gamifies the learning process to put power in the hands of new coders.
THE STAGE
Move and groove with motion-based games like Just Dance, or film your own music videos with friends. New this year campers can also make puppets for our custom theater. Want to burst out in song and dance, or act out a gripping dramatic scene? This is your big moment.
ROBOTICS
Leverage leading-edge robotic technology to empower your learning and problem-solving. Choose from guided activities and self-directed games, plus tools like robot landscapes and custom mazes.
BAKERY
Bake up a storm in our wildly popular test kitchen. Choose fillings, spices, and add-ons, explore new flavors, and customize confections to satisfy your discerning palate.
TINKER LAB
Release your inner innovator with crafts, inventor kits, 3D pens, and giant foam blocks. Construct take-home projects or collaborate on large-scale builds such as forts or thrones. Our hand-selected STEAM-based materials fuel your curiosity and inspire exploration.
S&K TRADITIONS
Participate in decades-old Steve & Kate’s traditions like Find Chuckie—our beloved, elusive, rubber chicken—and Friday Pie-Day—where you can cap off a productive week by treating friends and camp staffers to a refreshing pie in the face.
SPORTS & REC
Run, jump, throw, kick, play. Each site is equipped with go-karts and additional athletic gear optimized for the available fields and play spaces. Team up with peers and staffers to play sports, design games, concoct obstacle courses and more.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Every day, experience a special, show- stopping activity. A giant inflatable, a musical performance or guest speaker, a movement class, obstacle course—anything’s possible. We’ll announce our official 2024 specials lineup this spring.
WATER PLAY
On a sweltering summer afternoon, nothing keeps you cooler than games and activities like water tag, balloon toss, and giant sprinklers. Wherever space, weather, and local water restrictions allow ‘em, we provide ‘em.
LOUNGE
Enter a pulsating paradise of foosball, marble mazes and other indoor diversions. Retreat to a quiet corner with sensory objects, puzzles and fidget toys. Or immerse yourself in a selection from our library of books curated for all ages and interests.
At Steve & Kate’s, enough is never enough. So every week we supplement our main offering of awesome activities with thrill-inducing weekly specials. Here’s what’s coming this summer to your location:
JULY 1 - JULY 5
Inflatable from Dreamy Events
Monday–Friday
Campers will bounce, jump, race & slide through one of our rotating weekly bouncy houses!
Gym — Gaga Ball
Monday
Tinker —Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday
Gym — Go Karts Races
Tuesday
Tinker — 3-D printer pens
Wednesday
Gym — Team Sports
Wednesday
Tinker — Crafty Cardboard
Friday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Friday
JULY 8 - JULY 12
Inflatable from Dreamy Events
Monday–Friday
Campers will bounce, jump, race & slide through one of our rotating weekly bouncy houses!
BLAST OFF! With Ms. Mé Tuesday, July 9
Astronaut Training
NJ Snake Man
Wednesday, July 10
Our friend, the New Jersey Snake Man is making his way into the city to show off his reptilian friends to our campers!
Tinker — Clay
Monday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Monday
Tinker —Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday
Gym — Go Karts Races
Tuesday
Tinker — 3-D printer pens
Wednesday
Gym — Team Sports
Wednesday
Tinker — Sock Puppets
Thursday
Tinker — Crafty Cardboard
Friday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Friday
JULY 15 - JULY 19
Inflatable from Dreamy Events
Monday–Friday
Campers will bounce, jump, race & slide through one of our rotating weekly bouncy houses!
Golf with KidoKinetics
Wednesday, July 17
Kidokinetics will be teaching the fundamental skills needed to play Golf this week! Campers will be learning the differences between each golf club, how to grip the club properly with both hands, and the stance they must take before swinging. Campers will be learning to swing, chip and putt & have a chance to practice drills!
Indoor Field Day with Kiddo Kinetics
Wednesday, July 17
Relay races, games and more!
Tinker — Clay
Monday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Monday
Tinker —Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday
Gym — Go Karts Races
Tuesday
Tinker — 3-D printer pens
Wednesday
Gym — Team Sports
Wednesday
Tinker — Sock Puppets
Thursday
Tinker — Crafty Cardboard
Friday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Friday
JULY 22 - JULY 26
Inflatable from Dreamy Events
Monday–Friday
Campers will bounce, jump, race & slide through one of our rotating weekly bouncy houses!
FDNY Safety Presentation
Tuesday, July 23
The FDNY will provide our campers with a fire safety presentation and Q&A session!
World Flag Day
Thursday, July 25
Make a flag to represent your favorite country or yourself!
The Olympics Opening Ceremony
Friday, July 26
We will make our own parade of nations!
Tinker — Clay
Monday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Monday
Tinker —Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday
Gym — Go Karts Races
Tuesday
Tinker — 3-D printer pens
Wednesday
Gym — Team Sports
Wednesday
Tinker — Sock Puppets
Thursday
Tinker — Crafty Cardboard
Friday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Friday
JULY 29 - AUGUST 2
Inflatable from Dreamy Events
Monday–Friday
Campers will bounce, jump, race & slide through one of our rotating weekly bouncy houses!
Equestrian Races
Wednesday, July 31
Our pretend horses will jump, run and dressage.
Silent Disco
Thursday, August 1st
Campers will jam out to their favorite tunes, dance, and sing using headsets provided by our friends at Silent Disco Party Rentals!
Tinker — Clay
Monday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Monday
Tinker —Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday
Gym — Go Karts Races
Tuesday
Tinker — 3-D printer pens
Wednesday
Gym — Team Sports
Wednesday
Tinker — Sock Puppets
Thursday
Tinker — Crafty Cardboard
Friday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Friday
AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 9
Inflatable from Dreamy Events
Monday–Friday
Campers will bounce, jump, race & slide through one of our rotating weekly bouncy houses!
Hand Ball Tournament
Wednesday, August 7
Theatre Workshop with Ms. Naomi!
Thursday, August 8th
Campers will learn various aspects of theatre from improv, and reading scripts to helping out as a stagehand with one of our friends from NYU!
Tinker — Clay
Monday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Monday
Tinker —Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday
Gym — Go Karts Races
Tuesday
Tinker — 3-D printer pens
Wednesday
Gym — Team Sports
Wednesday
Tinker — Sock Puppets
Thursday
Tinker — Crafty Cardboard
Friday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Friday
AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 16
Zip Line Competition
Tuesday, August 13
Our crafts will fly!
DIVE IN! With Ms. Mé
Wednesday, August 14
Learn how to be a plastics warrior and protect our oceans.
Inflatable from Dreamy Events
Monday–Friday
Campers will bounce, jump, race & slide through one of our rotating weekly bouncy houses!
Tinker — Clay
Monday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Monday
Tinker —Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday
Gym — Go Karts Races
Tuesday
Tinker — 3-D printer pens
Wednesday
Gym — Team Sports
Wednesday
Tinker — Sock Puppets
Thursday
Tinker — Crafty Cardboard
Friday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Friday
AUGUST 19 - AUGUST 23
Fort Building Competition
Tuesday, August 20
May the best cardboard fort prevail!
Face Paint Workshop
Wednesday, August 21
Lions, Tigers, and Unicorns – oh my!
Talent Show
Thursday, August 22
An end of summer creativity celebration.
Inflatable from Dreamy Events
Monday–Friday
Campers will bounce, jump, race & slide through one of our rotating weekly bouncy houses!
Tinker — Clay
Monday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Monday
Tinker —Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday
Gym — Go Karts Races
Tuesday
Tinker — 3-D printer pens
Wednesday
Gym — Team Sports
Wednesday
Tinker — Sock Puppets
Thursday
Tinker — Crafty Cardboard
Friday
Gym — Gaga Ball
Friday
CARNIVAL DAY AUGUST 23
On the last day of camp we’ll trade in our traditional activities for a giant end-of-summer celebration! Get excited about carnival games, extra treats, one last Pie Day Friday, a double Game Show, and plenty of chances to win prizes!
Youngest campers fly solo, but there’s a net.
Most kids take to life at Steve & Kate’s like the naturally hardy individuals they are. For some, especially our younger campers, it can take a little longer to get their wings. That’s why each camp has staff dedicated specifically to supporting our youngest campers. Helping these campers discover their camp magic is the whole point of our Youngest Camper Support Staff, and every time it’s exhilarating to behold.
Food
Eat your heart out.
Life without delicious food sucks. That’s why our cuisine de camp features a mouth-watering array of tasty, nourishing grub. In partnership with fan favorite restaurants, we keep kids fired up with food they love — from piping hot pizza to salubrious Caesar salads to tangy tomato soup, and much more. Our menus include rotating specials as well as healthy snacks and sides kids can grab whenever their fuel gauge dips into the red. Chomp, chomp. Munch, munch.
What’s on the menu.
MONDAY
Cheese Pizza
(VG)(EF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)(SF)
Bagel w/ cream cheese or vegan nut-free butter spread
(VG)(VV)(DF)(EF)(SF)
Creamy Tomato Soup w/ fresh baguette
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Salad w/ choice of dressing
Italian (VG)(VV)(GF)(DF)(EF), Caesar (GF), Ranch (VG)(GF)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
(EF)(SF)
TUESDAY
Cheese Pizza
(VG)(EF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)(SF)
Bagel w/ cream cheese or vegan nut-free butter spread
(VG)(VV)(DF)(EF)(SF)
Creamy Tomato Soup w/ fresh baguette
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Salad w/ choice of dressing
Italian (VG)(VV)(GF)(DF)(EF), Caesar (GF), Ranch (VG)(GF)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
(VG)(EF)
WEDNESDAY
Cheese Pizza
(VG)(SF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)(SF)
Bagel w/ cream cheese or vegan nut-free butter spread
(VG)(VV)(DF)(EF)(SF)
Creamy Tomato Soup w/ fresh baguette
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Salad w/ choice of dressing
Italian (VG)(VV)(GF)(DF)(EF), Caesar (GF), Ranch (VG)(GF)
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
(DF)(SF)
THURSDAY
Cheese Pizza
(VG)(EF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)(SF)
Bagel w/ cream cheese or vegan nut-free butter spread
(VG)(VV)(DF)(EF)(SF)
Creamy Tomato Soup w/ fresh baguette
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Salad w/ choice of dressing
Italian (VG)(VV)(GF)(DF)(EF), Caesar (GF), Ranch (VG)(GF)
Signature Mac & Cheese
(VG)
FRIDAY
Cheese Pizza
(VG)(EF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)(SF)
Bagel w/ cream cheese or vegan nut-free butter spread
(VG)(VV)(DF)(EF)(SF)
Creamy Tomato Soup w/ fresh baguette
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Salad w/ choice of dressing
Italian (VG)(VV)(GF)(DF)(EF), Caesar (GF), Ranch (VG)(GF)
Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
(VG)(EF)(SF)
DAILY SIDES & SNACKS
Bananas
Yogurt
Graham crackers
Clementines
Pretzels
Snack Bars
Smartfood popcorn
Apple Sauce
String Cheese
Kettle Chips
*Items subject to daily availability
Fees
What camp costs.
Perhaps you are a grown-up who loves to plan. Or maybe you’re an expert of the fine art of logistical improvisation. Miraculously, our camp fees are designed to scratch both of your respective itches. Buy any number of Day Passes or a Summer Pass, and use them whenever you want during the summer. Don’t even bother to let us know when you’re coming — just roll up. If your plans change, don’t sweat it. We’ll automatically refund your unused Passes in full at summer’s end. How many other camps can offer you that level of flexibility?*
*Not one that we know of.
Day Pass and Summer Pass fees cover the entire Steve & Kate’s experience, including lunch, snacks, activities and the entire day from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Buy any number of Day Passes and use them anytime
Upgrade to a Summer Pass at any time by purchasing 30 Day Passes per a given child
Unused Day Passes are automatically refunded in mid September
Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.
One fee covers the entire summer–That’s up to 39 days of camp in Brooklyn!
If you purchase a Summer Pass and use less than 30 days of camp, we’ll calculate what you would have paid at the Day Pass rate and refund you the difference automatically in mid September
Additional state-required paperwork must be submitted for every child before their first day of camp. Upon completion of registration, you will be emailed a link to complete the required forms online.
Check out our virtual camp orientation for everything you need to know before your first day of camp, coming this spring. Once we get closer to summer, we’ll email registered families a link to our virtual, camp orientation. This will provide important information such as camp drop-off & pick-up procedures, how to check-in and check-out of camp each day, what to bring (and not bring), and a few more camp details.
Campus & Accessibility Details
German School Brooklyn is ADA-accessible
Testimonials
These people are very smart. You should listen to them.
[My child] was beaming when I picked her up this afternoon! And she hasn’t stopped talking about all the great things about her day since then! When her dad got home and asked her how it went, she asked if she could come for a thousand days more.
This is our first experience with Steve and Kate’s camp and I have to say I’ve been incredibly impressed so far. I enjoyed how much information you have online so we had a good understanding of what we could expect. Registration was quick and easy. The facility is great. The options are fantastic - lots of choices and impressive stations. And now express check-in makes it easier still.
Lindsey
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I really like that you've carved out something truly unique - a completely low-stress experience for parents. No pre-planning, no need to make lunch, no need to decide which days to attend, automatic refunds. It took some stress out of planning our summer.
Dan C.
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Staff
So much more than a job.
For our team members, giving kids the space to liberate their true potential becomes a kind of calling. Think of them as a high-energy, warm-hearted crew of child advocates who deftly balance two invaluable skills — that of providing structure and guidance, and that of staying the heck out of campers’ ways. If that’s not enough, they’re all background-checked and trained in CPR and first-aid. Say “hi” to them at camp — they’d love to meet you.
Events
Steve & Kate's Events
Join us at an upcoming virtual Information Session to learn all the camp basics. We’ll give a quick presentation and overview on our program, and then answer any questions you have. Please note that Information Sessions are open to all Steve & Kate’s Camps, and are not specific to any given location. All Information Sessions are listed in ET.
Feel free to contact us anytime with your questions about life at Steve & Kate’s, or questions about life in general.
ELISA
she/her
We’re excited to welcome Elisa to the S&K team! Elisa loves to make yummy food for friends and hang out in her backyard. She even taught herself to make pies when she was a kid and started her own pie delivery service.
Elisa is excited to put on a talent show with everyone and wants to see what they love and discover this summer.