SUMMER SESSION 2023
Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
(Extended play available until 5:30 pm)
July 31st - September 1st
Imagine a space where your child can be their truest self through play.
Immersive, engaging and child-directed, each day for each child is their own personal version of the ‘best camp ever.’ During play at Brooklyn Wild, children are in charge of their own time—from building forts to digging mud tunnels, from finding worms to reading in the shade, from creating currencies out of bottle caps to negotiating complex rules to new games. It all happens here.
Trained adult playworkers and nature educators gently support children’s play without judgment, creating a soothing rhythm to the day that moves the group from trees to fields to water play and to local playgrounds and parks. They respect children’s ideas and all play types, and create environments of freedom and permission while keeping everyone safe.
Each week is unique because play follows the children’s interests, and one day each week we take a field trip to a forest or beach for deep nature play. Classes take place all outdoors in Sunset Park, rain or shine.
Fees and Dates
$595 per week
**SOLD OUT** Week 1: July 31st
Week 2: August 7th (4 spots left)
**SOLD OUT** Week 3: August 14th
**SOLD OUT** Week 4: August 21st
**SOLD OUT** Week 5: August 28th
If you'd like to get on the waitlist for sold out weeks, please email play@bkwild.com.
Fees are due in full at registration and there are no refunds. However, you can change your weeks as long as space allows, and if you have to cancel, we can provide credit for future use. Extended play to 5:30 pm is an additional $200 per week.
Our mixed age summer classes run from 9:00 am to 3 pm, Monday - Friday. Drop off and pick up will be at the 7th Avenue and 44th Street corner of Sunset Park and/or the Sunset Park Library at 43rd Street and 4th Avenue. (Final drop-off/pick-up locations and field trip schedules will be available to families in May.)
Our core age range is 4 to 9, but we welcome younger children who are comfortable with long walks and older children who enjoy playing, exploring and the chance to practice their leadership skills.
A limited number of reduced tuition scholarships are available. Email play@bkwild.com with your interest in reduced fees.