From cooking to power yoga to coding, there’s something to keep kids of all ages and interests busy.
With most in-person summer camps canceled throughout the US due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, many working parents are dreading the start of summer 2020. Luckily, though we’re left to our own devices to keep our kids busy while we work, many camps have gone fully virtual and are offering some fun for your little ones to partake in at home.
Ranging from YouTube content creation lessons to theater camps and everything in between, here are 20 virtual camps to register for this summer for kids of all ages and budgets.
Chicago Architecture Center Camps
Description: Kids and teens can learn how to think like an architect, from basics to urban planning and designing their own perfect neighborhood.
Ages: 8 – 14
Price: $225 ($180 for CAC members) per weeklong session
Dates: June 29 – August 7
Website: architecture.org
Groundlings Teen Improv Classes
Description: Groundlings, the training ground for comedic legends such as Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell, is offering tweens and teens the chance to flex their funny bone with improv exercises, sketch writing and other fun games. Parents can attend the final 30 minutes of the week to join in on the hilarity in an “open class” format.
Ages: 10 – 18
Price: $45 for one-day drop-ins; $225 for week-long camp
Dates: June 22 – August 7
Website: groundlings.com
Broadway From Home
Description: Let your little ones enjoy half days or full days of vocal lessons, dance classes, improv and more taught by Broadway professionals.
Ages: 7 – 18
Dates: June 22 – August 21
Price: One-week sessions start at $269 with discounts for multiple sessions; three-week sessions start at $999 with discounts for multiple sessions
Website: bwayfromhome.com
Yellowbrick
Description: Your teen can learn from professionals all about their industry of choice–sneakers, streetwear, music, beauty and sports management, to name a few–through modules taken at their own pace.
Ages: Recommended for teens to young professionals
Dates: Offered year-round
Price: $100/program
Website: yellowbrick.co
William Paterson University Virtual Youth Programs
Description: University professors give lessons in three-hour blocks on a wide range of topics, such as video game building, YouTube content creation and power yoga.
Ages: Grades 4 – 12
Dates: June 22 – August 14
Price: $159 – $235 per weeklong session; some sessions are two weeks long
Website: wpunj.edu
Numerade STEM Summer Camp
Description: Prep your teen for the SAT or simply prevent the summer slide with one of 10 eight-week STEM courses taught by Ph.D.s, college professors and high school teachers.
Ages: Recommended for advanced eighth graders to college students
Dates: Each eight-week session can be started on any Monday.
Price: Free
Website: numerade.com
Bach to Rock Online Music Camps
Description: Through daily 45- to 90-minute sessions, kids can get in touch with their musical side and learn how to play the guitar or ukulele, songwriting, music production, as well as other skills.
Ages: 5 – 9+
Dates: June 15 – August 28
Price: $75-$225 per weekly session
Website: b2rmusic.com
Nepris Virtual Summer Camp – Career Exploration
Description: Industry professionals, such as fossil preparators and cosmetic chemists, give insights to kids of all ages and skill levels about their careers.
Ages: Grades K – 12
Dates: June 15 – July 30
Price: $20/week of one-hour daily sessions
Website: ifthenshecan.nepris.com
Backyard STEAM Camp
Description: Green Kid Crafts will send you a box with three months of STEAM-focused crafts and activities, as well as providing access to virtual events where scientists answer kids’ most burning questions. The boxes also come with a weekly newsletter with activities and resources to aid in at-home exploration.
Ages: 2 – 10
Dates: Available starting June 13
Price: $83.85 per three-month subscription box
Website: greenkidcrafts.com
ABADA Capoeira San Francisco
Description: Get your kiddos moving with all-day classes on the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, maculele and samba dancing, yoga and stretching, as well as writing, reading and art. Each week culminates with a virtual family performance celebration.
Ages: 5 – 12
Dates: June 15 – August 7
Price: one week-long session for $285, two sessions for $480, three sessions for $720, four sessions for $960, five sessions for $1,200, and all six sessions for $1,440
Website: abada.org
Code Ninjas
Description: Kids can spend a half day learning to code by building their own video games in Scratch, Roblox, Python, Minecraft or JavaScript.
Ages: 5 – 14
Dates: June 22 – September 3; check your nearest location for specific dates
Price: about $189 – $299 per half-day session, varies by location and program
Website: codeninjas.com
Chess NYC
Description: Whatever level chessmaster they are, kids can get intellectual in virtual battles against other campers, with expert coaching on the strategy board game.
Ages: 4+
Dates: June 15 – September 11
Price: $12/hour, $54/day or $236/week
Website: chessnyc.com
Project Scientist
Description: Calling all STEM girls! Each session includes a five-project STEM lab kit and hosts no more than 25 girls in a fun, educational exploration of science, math and all things tech.
Ages: 4 – 12
Dates: June 29 – August 7
Price: $325/weeklong session
Website: projectscientist.org
The Camp Cloud
Description: With six different sessions of this mostly off-screen camp, kiddos are sure to find something up their alley. Kids can learn about ecology and shelter-building or pet-behavior training, where they can participate with their beloved pets from home.
Ages: 6 – 17
Dates: June 22 – July 31
Price: $275/week and $225 for subsequent siblings
Website: thecampcloud.com
Raddish Kids
Description: Get something tasty out of your kids’ summer! With Raddish Kids, tweens will learn to make daily dishes, or just a one-time meal, such as jumbo oatmeal cookies or chicken parmesan.
Ages: 8- 13
Dates: June 29 – July 31
Price: $150-$200/week or $15/one-time session
Website: raddishkids.com
NYCFC Summer Camp
Description: If your soccer star is going stir-crazy, these virtual training sessions, complete with an Adidas soccer ball, a camp shirt and a set of cones, might be just the ticket. Campers will compete against one another online with challenges and optional eSports FIFA matches.
Ages: 10 – 14
Dates: June 29 – August 28
Price: $150 per week, consisting of five morning or afternoon sessions
Website: nycfc.com
Shedd Aquarium’s Summer Splash Camp
Description: Chicago’s world-famous aquarium is coming to your home with its three-day or five-day weekly camp sessions, where kids get to see animals up-close, learn about unique adaptations and play games with other campers.
Ages: Grades K – 5
Dates: June 15 – July 31
Price: $140 ($125 for members) for five-day camp, $85 ($75 for members) for three-day camp
Website: sheddaquarium.org
Wall Street Walks Camp
Description: Teach your teens what they won’t learn in school: financial literacy. Wall Street vets offer three different sessions all about financing and investing that will prepare your kids for life after high school.
Ages: 13 – 18
Dates: June 15 – August 14
Price: $300-$500/weekly session
Website: teachmewallstreet.com
Kailey’s Queens
Description: Get your girl power going with this girls-only safe space for young women to bake, build, program and experiment with DIY lip balm, boba and more. Each week features different activities and comes with a Camp Box that includes everything they’ll need for their session.
Ages: 9 – 16
Dates: June 22 – August 7 (no camp the week of June 29th)
Price: $199 for one session; 10% off for two sessions, 15% off for three sessions, 20% for four to six sessions
Website: kaileysqueens.com
Art Camp in a Box
Description: With beginner or advanced options, Art Camp in a Box offers a full art camp experience in the comfort of your own home. The purchase of each box includes watercolor paints, stencils, colored pencils, an apron, and other supplies to complete 10-plus projects with art teacher Kim Bavington.
Ages: 5 – 12
Dates: June 15 – 19, July 13 – 17, August 3 – 7
Price: $175/weeklong session
Website: artclassesforkids.com
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From cooking to power yoga to coding, there’s something to keep kids of all ages and interests busy.
If summer camps in your area are closed for the summer–or you simply don’t feel comfortable sending your kiddos–these virtual camp offerings will suit whatever their…
