The Best Way to Find a Summer Camp in Brooklyn
Looking for the right summer camp for your child? Skip weeks of online research. The Brooklyn Camp Fair brings 50+ summer camps together at the Berkeley Carroll School in Park Slope for one free afternoon where you meet directors face-to-face, ask the questions that matter, compare programs side by side, and walk out confident you've found the right fit for your family.
Families from Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Windsor Terrace, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, and across Brooklyn come every year. The fair features local day camps, overnight and sleepaway camps, sports programs, STEM and academic camps, arts and theater programs, and specialty camps for children ages 3 through 17.
Event Details
Event:Brooklyn Camp Fair 2027
Date:Sunday, January 24, 2027
Time:12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (families can come and go anytime)
Location:Berkeley Carroll School Athletic Center, 762 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Admission:FREE
Getting there:TRANSIT_AND_PARKING_LINE
Family Friendly:Yes, bring the kids!
The Athletic Center is on President Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, in the heart of Park Slope. Get directions
What to Expect at the Brooklyn Camp Fair
The Brooklyn Camp Fair is a live, in-person summer camp expo. Whether you're looking for a Brooklyn day camp, a sleepaway camp upstate or in New England, a sports camp, or a specialty program, here's what you'll be able to do in just one free afternoon:
- Explore 50+ summer camp options from local programs to camps across the country
- Meet face-to-face with camp directors and staff
- Ask questions about programs, activities, facilities, philosophies, and safety
- Compare day camp and sleepaway options side by side
- Take advantage of camp-fair-exclusive discounts and early registration deals
- Discover scholarships and financial aid options
- Let your kids try hands-on activities and demonstrations
- Find pre-college and teen leadership programs for older kids
Get Your Free Tickets
Admission is completely free and walk-ins are welcome. We do encourage families to reserve free tickets in advance, since it helps us plan staffing and space, and it means you can walk straight in rather than stopping at the registration table.
Last Year's Participating Camps
Here's a partial list of camps that exhibited at the 2026 Brooklyn Camp Fair. Many of these programs will return in 2027 along with new exhibitors. Check back as the 2027 lineup is announced.
Aloha Beach Camp Hawaii
Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp
BBYO Passport
Beam Camp
Berkshire Trails Camp
Berkshire United SC
Brooklyn Arts for Kids
Brooklyn Builders Studio
Brooklyn Cyclones
Camp Arowhon
Camp Chateaugay
Camp Eagle Hill
Camp Killooleet
Camp Merrowvista, American Youth Foundation
Camp Runoia
Camp Scatico
Camp Sloane YMCA
Camp Southwoods
CBE Kids Camp
Champions Martial Arts
Chewonki
Code Ninjas Gowanus
Columbia University Pre-College Programs
DNA Learning Center Science Camps
Ghostlight Theater Camp
Greater New York Councils: Scouting America
Hidden Valley Camp
Independent Lake Camp
Institute for Educational Advancement
Jay Nolan Recreational Services
JCC Brooklyn Summer Camp
Kids Table Cooking Camp
Knight's Quest
Love the Evolution
Mindful Sports
Missouri Military Academy
New York Life
NYU Tandon Center for K12 STEM Education
Oasis Day Camp Park Slope
Pixie Pods
Putney Student Travel
Raquette Lake Camps
Renewal by Andersen
Shibley Day Camp
Steve & Kate's Camp
Summer at BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School
The Story School, Camp FABLE
The Tiny Scientist
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
Voxel Academy
William Lawrence Camp
Windsor Mountain Summer Camp
YMCA of Greater New York Youth Programs
Planning Summer Camp in Brooklyn?
Families researching options can read our guide to the best summer camps in Park Slope and Brooklyn before attending the fair.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Brooklyn Camp Fair?
The Brooklyn Camp Fair takes place Sunday, January 24, 2027, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Berkeley Carroll School Athletic Center, 762 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, in Park Slope.
Is admission to the Brooklyn Camp Fair free?
Yes. Admission is free for all families.
Do I need tickets to attend?
Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage families to reserve free tickets in advance. Reserving helps us plan staffing and space, and it lets you walk straight in on the day.
How many camps will be at the Brooklyn Camp Fair?
More than 50 summer camps will exhibit at the 2027 Brooklyn Camp Fair, including Brooklyn day camps, sleepaway camps in New York and New England, sports programs, STEM and academic camps, arts and theater programs, and pre-college programs.
What ages of children are the camps designed for?
Camps at the Brooklyn Camp Fair serve children ages 3 through 17, including teen leadership and pre-college programs.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, the Brooklyn Camp Fair is a family-friendly event. Children are encouraged to attend, meet camp staff, and help choose their own camp.
Which Brooklyn neighborhoods does the fair serve?
The fair is held in Park Slope and draws families from across Brooklyn, including Prospect Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Windsor Terrace, Fort Greene, and Brooklyn Heights.
Are you a camp?
Camp directors: reserve a booth and meet hundreds of Brooklyn families who are actively looking for summer programs. See booth pricing and information or register to exhibit.
