Summer Camp 2024!
Last spots available!
unforgettable IMMERSIVE adventures THROUGHOUT Prospect Park.
During our 5-day summer camps, the Wonder Kids embark on adventures following mysterious messages from the fictional character Gaia – Mother Earth. They go on imaginative and real journeys throughout the park, following maps, meeting artists, and undertaking creative missions along the way.
2024 SUMMER SCHEDULE
Enjoy our five weeks of summer camp programming in Prospect Park for kids ages 5 to 11.
July 8th - 12th - A Portal to the Wild
July 15th - 19th - Masters of the Elements
July 22nd- 26th - Guardians of the Earth
Aug 19th -23rd - Journey to the Future
Aug 26th - 30th - Keepers of the Community
Key details and fees
We meet most days by the Litchfield Villa, 95 Prospect Park West. Occasionally we have other meeting points.
Multiage group: 5 to 11 years old
From 9am to 3pm. Late pick-up available (4pm).
All weather nature-based week-long camp (read our Inclement Weather Plan for more details)
Siblings and multi-week discounts available.
Add-ons: get your Wonder Hat ($25) and help another child come to our camps!*
*100% of profits of the Wonder Hat will go toward a scholarship fund that will make our outdoor adventures more accessible to all kinds of Wonder Kids! They’re available in multiple sizes and colors, and quantities are limited.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
This summer we are offering 5 different week-long camps, each with a unique theme designed to teach children about our planet while engaging them in a fictional narrative and imaginary world.
A PORTAL TO THE WILD (July 8-12, 2024)
Learn to harness the powers of animals, plants, and trees as we transform into wild creatures and remember that we are Nature!
MASTERS OF THE ELEMENTS (july 15-19th, 2024)
Learn to master the elements - earth, water, air, and fire - as we complete missions full of poetry, philosophy, and science featuring boat rides, water battles, unpoppable bubbles, and more!
GUARDIANS OF THE EARTH (July 22-26th, 2024)
Gain Gaia’s trust and learn her secrets by showing that you care about our shared planet through park clean-ups, dance parties, and fantasy missions!
KEEPERS OF THE COMMUNITY (Aug 26-30th, 2024)
Meet the people who shape and form Brooklyn through interviews and creative neighborhood explorations ending with an exciting boat journey to Governor’s Island!
JOURNEY TO the Future (Aug 19-23rd, 2024)
Open a portal to the future and unleash the power to create the world you want! In this adventure, the Wonder Kids meet a Guardians from the Future who teach them how to prepare for a sustainable life on the planet.
What Parents Say
“My son had an extraordinary time at camp. True to its name, he was immersed in wonder. He’s never been so excited about camp before and thrilled to share all he learned about Gaia and his incredible adventures with his new friends. He experienced a real sense of belonging.”
Dara C.
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SUMMER DAY CAMPS
Our registration system uses Sawyer. Please choose your camp dates here below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at hola@theschoolofwonder.com
our stylish new Wonder Hats help
more kids join our camps!!
These cool, high-quality hats are available in multiple sizes and colors!
When you purchase a Wonder Hat for $25, all of the profits will go toward a scholarship fund that will make our outdoor adventures more accessible to all kinds of Wonder Kids!
Quantities are very limited, so we recommend getting yours soon!
To get your hat:
Send an email to hola@theschoolofwonder.com specifying size (kid or adult) and color (dusty red, dark green, or blue for adults; green or red for kids).
Venmo $25 per hat to @schoolofwonder, and pick it up at your next camp date!
PLAY-BASED EDUCATION
Our arts-integrated adventures are designed to foster emotional intelligence, STEAM skills, and a sense of wonder, preparing children to become creative, compassionate and committed global citizens of the 21st century.