Welcome (back) to Kew Kids Summer 2025!
We are excited to see your family.
We are the first and the only forest school in Queens committed to guiding learning in nature that inspires empathy, resilience, grit and a deep connection to the earth.
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We are 100% outdoors (except for naps) because we believe nature is the best classroom for personal growth and it just so happens that through direct experience on the trails, young children develop a profound love and respect for nature that will stay with them throughout their lives.
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Our 8-week summer camp is divided into 4 sessions, each 2 weeks long with a nature theme to keep young minds and bodies active. Prior themes have included Nature Detectives, Digging for Dinosaurs, Animal Superpowers and Muck & Slime. Camping & Adventure Skills is the final theme because we love to take kids camping!
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We grow with our community and are pleased to offer new programming for our return campers in elementary school!
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FOREST PARK, QUEENS
HALF DAY (8AM to Noon) CAMPS:
​Wallenberg Camp - Ages 1 to 3 Half Day
Aligning with camp themes we will discover, sing songs, play games, listen to stories and adventure across the landscape in search of whatever catches our eye. We will leave plenty of time for play at nature's mud kitchen, building stick forts, soaring in swings and climbing across fallen logs as open exploration is the true work of childhood.
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Spanish Camp - Ages 2 to 8 Half Day (5 campers minimum)
Half day immersed in Spanish taught by native Spanish-speaking teachers, we will explore and discover themes while effortlessly acquiring or practicing Spanish and enjoying the childhood wonder of a fun summer day in the sun (or rain)!
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Mandarin CHINESE Camp - Ages 2 to 8 Half Day ( 5 campers minimum)
Half day immersed in Mandarin taught by native Mandarin-speaking teachers, we will explore and discover themes while effortlessly acquiring or practicing Chinese and enjoying the childhood wonder of a fun summer day in the sun (or rain)!
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Overlook Camp - Ages 4 to 8 Half Day
These weeks in the forest build on a child's natural curiosity while putting their hands, hearts and minds to work! Working with camp themes, we will spend our summer days playing nature awareness games, singing songs, wildcrafting, exploring art in nature, hiking, tracking, waterplay and tending to a community garden. We will build our naturalist skills while deepening our connection to nature and our community, while leaving plenty of time to soak in the beauty of a summer day in nature.
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Survival Camp - Ages 7 to 11 Half Day
New in 2025! How about something our children are not learning in school? We aim to provide experience-based camp to hone wilderness awareness, survival, self-reliance and nature connection. We will learn next level primitive skills like how to trap, track and survive with tools we make ourselves. Part of the course is to teach a learned skill to our Overlook Campers.
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Summer Mini Camp - Ages 2 to 11 Half Day
The 9th week of camp at the end of August is reserved for those who don't want summer to end (us too!) or those who are returning home for summer's last hurrah. You didn't miss it! Join us for a fantastic week of voted best play this summer at Kew Kids. We will reprise the best adventures this week + a fan favorite Vet School Camp!
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FULL DAY (8AM to 5PM) CAMPS:
​School Camp - Ages 1 to 3 Full Day
Full day schedule allows us to add crafting, cooking and waterplay (even car washing!) to deepen our connection to nature, our community and enjoy the childhood wonder of a beautiful summer day.
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Overlook Camp - Ages 4 to 8 Full Day (No Naps)
These weeks in the forest build on a child's natural curiosity while putting their hands, hearts and minds to work! Working with camp themes, we will spend our summer days playing nature awareness games, singing songs, wildcrafting, exploring art in nature, hiking, tracking, waterplay and tending to a community garden. We will build our naturalist skills while deepening our connection to nature and our community, while leaving plenty of time to soak in the beauty of a summer day in nature.
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Survival Camp - Ages 7 to 11 Full Day (No Naps)
New in 2025! How about something our children are not learning in school? We aim to provide experience-based camp to hone wilderness awareness, survival, self-reliance and nature connection. We will learn next level primitive skills like how to trap, track and survive with tools we make ourselves. Part of the course is to teach a learned skill to our Overlook Campers.
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Summer Mini Camp - Ages 2 to 11 Full Day
The 9th week of summer at the end of August is reserved for those who don't want summer to end (us too!) or those who are returning home for summer's last hurrah. You didn't miss it! Join us for a fantastic week of voted best play this summer at Kew Kids. We will reprise the best adventures this week + a fan favorite Vet School Camp!
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June 30 to July 3
Week 1 (4 days)
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$780 Full Day / $360 Half Day
June 30 to Jul 11
Week 1 + Week 2
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$1,755 Full Day / $810 Half Day
July 7 to Aug 22
Any 2 Weeks
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$1,950 Full Day / $900 Half Day
June 30 to Aug 22
Full Summer
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$5,500 Full Day / $3,300 Half Day
Aug 25 to Aug 29
Mini Camp
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$975 Full Day / $450 Half Day
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Dates:
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Summer 2025 Dates: Eight weeks from June 30th to August 22nd, 2025 (closed on July 4)
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Summer 2025 Mini Camp Dates: One week from August 25th to August 29th, 2025
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Schedule:
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Full Day: 8am to 5pm (8am to 6pm for School Camp)
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Half Day: 8am to Noon
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You may enroll for the full eight weeks for a deep discount
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Or enroll any two-week sessions (does not have to be consecutive)
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Or just the mini camp the last week of August
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Or any combinations above
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Cost:
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Full Summer Eight Weeks:
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$5,500 for full day
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$3,300 for half day
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Two-Week Sessions:
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$1,950 per 2-week full day session or $900 per 2-week half day session
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Mini Camp is ​$975 for full day or $500 half day
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Survival Camp supply fee is $50 in addition to tuition. These are handy supplies you will find useful outside of camp
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10% tuition discount for siblings
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New camper one-time application fee is $100. No additional fee for any future camps
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Camp shirts are $10 each to be picked at our school or your first day at camp
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Camp Size: Each camp is limited to 12 children under 4 years old with 3 counselors per camp. Maximum 15 children over 4 years old.
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Dress: Wearing our camp shirt, we will meet rain or shine in all but extreme weather. On wet and muddy days, water resistant pants that can get dirty and rain/mud boots are required. One piece suits or coveralls, such as Oakiwear, Tuffo's Muddy Buddy or Frogg Toggs are a must. In case of rain, wear hat and rain jacket (umbrellas are not practical). Still nervous about the elements? Please see our Gears page for additional information.
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Meals/Snacks: We provide breakfast, mid-morning and afternoon snacks, though your child is free to eat and drink any time. You bring lunch for full day camps. Water refills are available throughout the day.
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Missed Classes: We do not offer refunds for classes you miss, nor do we allow drop-ins. While we strive to be as accommodating as possible, we also believe continuity in participation builds an important sense of community and makes for a higher quality learning experience for our children and families.
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Weather Cancellations: We follow NYC weather advisory and reserves the right to adjust activities, location or schedule to ensure health and safety of our campers and staff. There is no refund for weather related changes or cancellations.
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Cancellations:
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Cancellation requests received before April 1st will result in a full refund minus $200 cancellation fee.
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Cancellation requests received before May 1st will result in a 50% refund minus a $200 cancellation fee.
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Cancellation requests received after May 1st will not be refunded, regardless whether that session has a waitlist.
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If a citywide lockdown occurs, we will cancel and issue credit towards a future program.
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Any questions, please drop us a note. To register for our summer camp, please submit an interest form using the link below and note Summer Camp with desired start date and full/half day option. If a spot is available, we will send a registration link (new campers) and invoice once we confirm availability. Note: 50% deposit is required to confirm your spot by March 15th.
