A Montessori Summer offers a rich variety of activities for children from preschool to 6th grade. Activities include visual and performing arts, a variety of athletics, swimming instruction, and outdoor adventures. Molly has been involved with the camp since 2003 and now serves as director. “Beach days are a delight,” says Molly, who grew up on Cape Cod. “Seeing the campers frolicking at the beach makes me feel at home. When they show me a shell they found, or get excited about sand crabs and jellyfish, it's fun to watch!” (more...)

Patrizia Saglio, director of Collina Italiana, was born in Switzerland and grew up speaking Italian, French and German. She graduated in political science from the prestigious Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, where she worked for several years as an assistant professor and private teacher. Patrizia moved to NY in 1998, and after a stint as co-owner and manager of an international trade company, she decided to open an Italian Cultural Center, offering classes in an authentic cultural setting and combining them with culinary arts, wine and film. (more...)

Emily Levy is the founder of EBL Coaching, a supplemental education company that offers individualized one-on-one tutoring and after-school and summer programs. She is also the author of Strategies for Study Success, a study skills workbooks series emphasizing test taking, note taking, reading comprehension, writing, and summarizing strategies. This workbook series is currently used at schools nationwide. Emily has spoken at international conferences, including the International Dyslexia Association, the Rodan International Science Academy, and the Ministry of Education in Riga, Latvia. (more...)

We are proud to offer you our outstanding faculty of professional dancers who have danced with some of the best dance companies in the world, including The Joffrey Ballet, New York City Ballet, and my former home, American Ballet Theatre. We offer a variety of dance classes including Jazz, Contemporary, and one of my favorites—Character Dance, taught by a star of the internationally famous Moiseyev Dance Company. You will have the best instruction and a wonderful time with our exceptional faculty. (more...)

Don Braden, Music Director since 1998, is a saxophonist/composer/educator who has worked with many jazz greats including Betty Carter and Wynton Marsalis. He composes for Bill Cosby projects and received a Doris Duke Foundation award. He also teaches for NJPAC and Prince Clause Conservatory. He and a staff of major musicians are thrilled to teach students ages 13 and up. Camp curriculum includes classes in performance, music theory and composition and all students are invited to perform at the Litchfield Jazz Festival. Sessions run from July 5 – 31. (more...)

Camp at the New York Kids Club combines thematic activities with skill-based lessons in gymnastics, rock climbing, martial arts, dance, and art. This year's camp theme is Road Trip Across America! Campers take a virtual journey exploring Niagara Falls, the Everglades, the Golden Gate Bridge and more! Mr. Morris, who has over two decades of instructional experience, shares, "Our program is designed to captivate young imaginations. Storytelling, adventurous play and exploration are curriculum highlights." Gair is also the creative talent behind unique, innovative classes. Flexible 2, 3, 5-day camp options. Register online. (more...)

For over 20 years, Christine Altman has been working and entertaining children of all ages in Park Slope. She believes in summer; with lots of sunshine and outdoor fun, it offers children a different experience than that of the school year. There is so much to do and so many green places to explore right here in our surrounding area. Many staff members are former campers who have come back to share the fun they experienced as a child. (more...)