play:groundNYC - Summer Camp at The Yard camp guide
play:groundNYC - Summer Camp at The Yard
Child-directed outdoor adventure play with building tools, climbing, mud, water and creative materials on Governors Island.
Ages 6–12; must be 6 at start; returning over-12 campers by arrangement
Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.
Travel & hours
Manhattan Battery Maritime area drop-off 8:30–8:50am, ferry with staff, pickup 3:10–3:20pm; ferry changes may alter times.
2026 informationReadiness & support
Independent toilet use required. About 25–30 campers, 1:6 staffing; extended one-to-one support unavailable.
2026 informationMore practical details
2026 season
June 15–September 4; July 6–17 and August 10–21 are two-week sessions. July 27–31 is the designated girls/inclusive-gender week.
Reference rates
$400/$620/$850/$980 income-tier prices; confirm billing unit, especially two-week sessions. Manhattan aftercare to 5pm, $37.50/day.
2026 informationFood
Bring all food, refillable water bottle, closed shoes and spare clothes.
2026 informationCancellation
Refunds depend on filling the spot: before April 1 full less 5%; before June 1 half less 5%; after June 1 none. Confirm grace-period exceptions.
2026 informationSources and last checked
Last checked 2026-09-23.
2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · Published program requirements; see source years
Questions to ask the camp
- 2027 details, tuition billing units and tier boundaries, weekly care price, session eligibility and individual support/weather arrangements.