At Chelsea Piers Gymnastics Camp, gymnasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced, experience the thrill of learning new skills and mastering old ones. Our experienced and highly qualified staff works with small groups to identify individual strengths, teach proper technique and help campers reach their highest potential. Campers are divided into small groups by age and skill level. Whether a child dreams of mastering Olympic-level goals or simply wants to channel their boundless energy, he or she will love Chelsea Piers Gymnastics Camp.

Our Ninja & Parkour Camp combines inspiration from the popular TV show American Ninja Warrior along with Parkour fundamentals and tricking. Campers train in the art of movement, face challenging obstacles, and learn safe flipping techniques from our experienced instructors. An exciting way to stay active, our camp is full of running, jumping, climbing, crawling, hanging swinging & balancing!

This season marks the 45th year the equestrian farm is offering the Summer Horsemanship Program, a summer camp for area youngsters which offers unique opportunities to learn from qualified instructors. The children’s day consists of approximately one hour to one and half hours of formal horseback riding lessons. Following the ring instruction, the children will have either stable management class or participate in arts and crafts activities. Children will also enjoy swimming and fun by the pool at the end of each day. Stable management focuses on horse care, maintenance, grooming, and horse anatomy. Stepping Stone Farm will utilize both outdoor riding rings for the summer of 2019. Riders will use the two indoor rings during inclement weather.

The program will offer the children a true-to-form Waldorf experience: nourishing their physical development and striving for truth, beauty and goodness in the class environment. For children ages 3-7

Engage your camper in the hands-on exploration of art and nature. In each session campers will discover the diverse resources of the SM&NC’s unique facility with visits to the planetarium, Heckscher Farm, Museum galleries, or nature trails, guided by one of our experienced environmental educators. To enhance the camper’s experience, they will explore a variety of art-making processes with our art educator at Heckscher Barn classroom. STAY FOR LUNCH! For an additional fee, children can bring a lunch and drink and extend their time with us from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

These popular day camps for ages 6-12 feature a different science theme each day. Hands-on activities will keep campers smiling and engaged with projects, experiments, games, and supervised time in our amazing galleries.