Summer Dreaming: Summer Camps and Activities for the 2026 Season

Has all this winter weather got you dreaming about summer? Though we’re buried under more than a foot of ice and snow, it will all melt in a few months, just in time for the kids to attend summer camp. Where are you sending your children? Programs are filling up quickly and now’s the time to make a summer plan that’s just right for your family.

We reached out to some local camps and programs to find out what they are planning, and here is what’s in store. Contact them soon and tell them you read about them on Scarsdale10583.com.

Central Park Dance

For more than 40 years, Central Park Dance has offered professional training in a supportive, community-centered environment for dancers of all ages and levels. From June 29 through August 28, the studio’s summer programs include creative performing arts camps for ages 3–6 that combine dance, music, and storytelling to explore different themes and characters. Dancers ages 7–18 select a focused track of intensive study in either ballet or musical theater, including voice, and share their work in performances for friends and family. The summer season also features focused workshops, events, top guest teachers and a full schedule of classes for children and adults, with more than 100 classes offered each week.

Central Park Dance, 165-171 South Central Avenue, Hartsdale, 914.723.2949. Learn more and register at centralparkdance.com.

Clay Summer Day Camp 2026 at Clay Art Center

Calling all young creators! Let your child discover the joy of clay at Clay Art Center’s award-winning Clay Summer Day Camp. Weekly themed camps for ages 7-15 include activities like handbuilding, sculpture, and wheel throwing pottery. Our expert instructors guide campers through creative, hands-on projects, building confidence and fostering artistic expression in a fun, supportive environment. From mythical creatures to handmade dishes, kids will create lasting memories with their own hands. Camps run July 13–August 28. Early Bird Discount before 2/11! Register today at clayartcenter.org, Follow us on Instagram! @clayartcenter

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573, www.clayartcenter.org (914) 937-2047 x 6

Hoff Barthelson

Discover a summer of creativity, connection, and growth at Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Summer Arts Program, a dynamic and enriching experience for students entering grades 1–9. Designed for young musicians and artists of all backgrounds and experience levels, this engaging program brings together outstanding music instruction, inspiring ensembles, musicianship, and visual arts in a warm, supportive environment where students are encouraged to learn, explore, and thrive. The program is offered in two two-week sessions—July 6–17 and July 20–31, 2026—and families may choose to attend one or both sessions.

Photo by Steven SchnurLed by experienced and supportive teaching artists, students strengthen their musical skills while exploring new instruments, styles, and creative interests. Through ensemble playing, musicianship, and visual arts, children learn to collaborate, stay engaged, and take pride in their progress—building skills and habits that support both artistic and personal growth.

With flexible morning, afternoon, and full-day options, as well as early drop-off and late pick-up, the Summer Arts Program is designed to meet the needs of busy families while offering students a meaningful and memorable summer. It’s a place where learning feels exciting, creativity is celebrated, and friendships take root—making summer at Hoff-Barthelson both inspiring and fun.

Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale NY 10583, 914-723-1169, summerarts@hbms.org. Learn more and register here.

Play Group Theater

The Play Group Theatre in White Plains is preparing kids for every stage of life while giving them the tools they need to succeed on stage today. PGT offers a fun-filled, non-competitive performing arts program that provides actor training at the highest level while fostering friendships and building skills that last a lifetime. Camp program options include 1, 2, or 4-week long programs in: Acting, Musical Theatre, Sketch Comedy, Playwriting, Improv, On Camera, Design/Tech, Shakespeare, Stage Combat, and more. To sign up for spring programs and summer camps, please visit playgroup.org.

Play Group Theatre, One North Broadway, White Plains, 914-946-4433, info@playgroup.org.

Rye Arts Center

The Rye Arts Center invites all ages to register for a variety of enriching arts programs this summer! Teaching artists and expert instructors will guide participants through a multitude of courses and disciplines such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, musical theater, music lessons, and STEAM programming. With flexible week-to-week availability and morning and afternoon options, there's a perfect fit for every schedule! Join The Rye Arts Center for a summer where creativity takes center stage, and all are welcome to learn and create in a supporting, welcoming environment. Financial aid is available, please inquire! (Photo at top)

The Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Road. Rye, NY 10580, www.ryeartscenter.org, +1 (914) - 967- 0700, info@ryeartscenter.org

Steffi Nossen School of Dance

The Steffi Nossen School of Dance is excited to offer NEW flexible programming for all ages this summer!

Celebrating our 89th dance year in Westchester, Steffi Nossen has expanded its summer dance choices so you can design your own dance experience! Choose from a flexible lineup of dynamic camps, intensives, and NEW Drop-In classes designed to inspire dancers of all ages, levels, and schedules. Weeklong Camps and Intensives include Musical Theater Camp, Dance Camp, Dancing Through the Movies Camp (dance, sing and choreograph inspired by a favorite film each day), or our unique Adaptive Adult Musical Theater Workshop, Join Drop-In classes Creative Movement, Ballet, Jazz, and Ballet/Tap. Pre-Schoolers, in our Storybook Dance Camps, are inspired by a new book each week in dance and craft activities. Steffi Nossen programs combine high-quality technical training with creativity, musicality, and artistic exploration, taught by a nurturing faculty, all within a supportive and welcoming environment.

Steffi Nossen School of Dance, 216 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10583, www.steffinossen.org, info@steffinossen.org, 914-328-1900

Summer Stars at Scarsdale Synagogue

Summer Stars at Scarsdale Synagogue is a seven-week camp experience offered to children ages 18 months to 6 year-olds. Our campers are engaged in activities such as sports, music, art, daily water play and much, much more. We also have a special day each week focusing on a theme such as Circus Day, Hawaiian Day or Carnival Day. We strive to foster friendships in a warm, nurturing environment and encourage children to grow socially, emotionally and intellectually as they engage in fun, stimulating summer activities. We offer a three-day option for Toddlers ages 18 to 30 months and our two year-olds may choose 3 or 5 mornings a week. Our three year-olds to six year olds may choose a half-day 9:00-12:00 option or a full-day 9:00-2:00 option which includes a served lunch. Contact Jody Glassman at mazeltots@sstte.org or 914-723-3001, or click here.

Camp Ramaquois

Camp Ramaquois is not like every other camp. Our day camp for boys and girls ages 3 to 15 in Pomona, NY (only 30 minutes from the George Washington Bridge and 15 minutes from the Mario Cuomo Bridge) provides a truly authentic camp experience. Our magnificent 44 acres, 5-acre lake, 9 heated swimming pools, and exceptional facilities and programs allow us to provide children with a dynamic and memorable summer filled with love, warmth, and being part of a special community. Our campers are encouraged to take healthy risks, learn new skills, develop relationships with their peers and counselors, develop independence and assume responsibility.

Camp Ramaquois, 30 Mountain Road. Pomona, NY 10970, 845-354-1600.

Future Stars

Future Stars Summer Camps are the perfect blend of specialized sports training and FUN from 9am-4pm for campers aged 5-16!! Conveniently located at the beautiful SUNY Purchase College, there are outstanding facilities available to maximize the experience for each camper including 3 turf fields, 3 air-conditioned gymnasiums, 16 outdoor tennis courts, 3 outdoor basketball courts, swimming pool and diving well and more. Choose from individual camp offerings in soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, diving, lacrosse, volleyball, multisport, softball, art, adventure, circus and many more - there is something for everyone this summer.

Contact: purchase@fscamps.com or call (914) 273-8500 for more information.
Website: www.fscamps.com.

Sportime

Serious Tennis, Serious Fitness, Serious Fun! The John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) team is already gearing up for Summer Training Camp 2026! At JMTA we train 52 weeks a year, and our Summer Training is specifically designed for players ages 5-18 looking to continue their indoor-season tennis training through the summer, and those who want to spend their summers focused on learning and playing tennis. Participate in drills, instruction, matchplay, athletic training and more in age and level appropriate groups. Players train at JMTA Westchester’s home, SPORTIME Lake Isle, outdoors on our meticulously maintained har-tru courts and on the hard courts at Leewood Park.

JMTA Green and Yellow Ball (ages 9+) Camp Hours:
Yellow Ball 14+ years old/ High School: 9am-1pm at Leewood Park
Yellow Ball U14: 10am-5pm
Green Ball 10am-5pm
Extended Day Available

JMTA MAC Red and Orange Ball (ages 5-9) Camp Hours:
Half Day AM: 9am-12:30pm
Half Day PM: 12:30pm-4pm
Full Day: 9am-4pm
Extended Day Available

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling or texting (914) 517-3190, or by emailing jmtawestchester@sportimeny.com. Visit us here. We are here to help!

Squire Advantage and Sports Camps

Squire Advantage and Squire Sports Camps at Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale is celebrating 53 years and is the proud recipient of the first ever Westchester County Inspector Choice Award! Squire Advantage Primary (grades K-3) and Advantage Choice (grades 4-9) is created for campers who wish to custom design their own schedule by choosing activities like swimming, sports, fine arts, science, cooking, martial arts, archery and more. There are more than 60 different activities to choose from! Squire Camps programs run from June 29 to August 14, 2026. Courses are taught by certified schoolteachers, and hot lunch and early drop off is included. Extended day and transportation available.

Attend our open house with bounce houses, food and carnival games on February 8 from 11am to 2pm. Register here: https://www.squirecamps.com/

Contact Matt Davanzo, Director, Squire Camps, Maria Regina High School, Hartsdale, NY, (914) 328-3798.