94th St. Location

Rally on our rooftop Pickleball Court and dive into creativity in our Design Space and STEM Laboratory. From hands-on learning to sunny play in our shaded courtyard—filled with construction blocks and obstacle challenges—Dwight Summer Camp is where imagination, friendship, and summer joy come to life! With two cafeterias, indoor gym facilities, and a location just a stone’s throw from Central Park, it’s the perfect place for adventure and discovery all summer long.

Our summer camp location for Discovery, Explorers, Adventure and Extreme Sports is 705 Columbus 94th Street, New York, NY, 10025.

1st Ave. Location

Our swimming pool is located at 2116 1st Ave., New York, NY 10029, which is also the site of our H2O GO Swim Camp.

2026 Summer Camp Dates

94th Street Campus

Open House: April 18 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Week 1: June 15-18 (Closed Friday, June 19th)

Week 2: June 22-26

Week 3: June 29-July 2 (Closed Friday, July 3rd)

Week 4: July 6-10

Week 5: July 13-17

Week 6: July 20-24

Week 7: July 27-July 31

Week 8: August 3-7

Extreme Sports Camp (94th Street Campus)

Ages 4-12: June 15-18 (Closed Friday, June 19th)

H20 Go Swim Camp (Athletic Center)

Ages 4-8: June 15-18 (Closed Friday, June 19th)

Open House Dates

• In-person: April 18th, 2026 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Sign Up Here

UPDATE: Join Us for the Dwight Summer Camp 2026 Open House

We’re excited to welcome families to our 2026 Summer Camp Open House—a day to explore our camp, meet our returning staff and administration, and experience the creativity and fun that make Dwight Summer Camp unique. Tour our rooftop Pickleball Court, Design Lab, Courtyard Play Area, and classrooms, and learn about the exciting programs we have planned for the summer.

Attendees will also have the chance to win free merchandise and a full week of camp, plus receive an exclusive discount if they sign up within 48 hours of the event.

Open House Schedule

• 11:00 – 11:15 am — Families arrive and check in at the 94th Street Lobby (Camp Office)
• 11:15 – 11:35 am — Welcome Speech and Presentation with coffee and juice in the Basement Gym
• 11:35 – 11:45 am — Guided Tour of Camp (Rooftop, Courtyard, Design Lab, Cafeteria, and sample classrooms)
• 11:45 am – 12:45 pm — Summer Camp Activities and Sign-Up in the Outside Courtyard

Transportation

Our bus transportation offers safe and reliable service for campers on the east and west sides of Manhattan, with designated stops above 59th Street and below 125th Street. The service drops off campers at our 94th Street campus. Find the stop closest to you.  Click here to learn more.

Summer Camp 2026 Registration Opens Monday, December 1!

Register now and reserve your place for 2026 season.

Register via Bright Horizons (Back-Up Care)

Let's Go!

Dwight Summer Day Camp offers weekly field trips, which are included in the price. These trips take place across the five boroughs (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island) and in New Jersey. Click here to learn more about where the campers visited during the last three seasons (2023, 2024 & 2025)

Special Events

At Dwight Summer Camp, we love bringing in special guests and hosting weekly end-of-week events to make the experience even more unforgettable! In the past, we’ve had theatre groups, magic shows, drum circles, planetarium visits, and even a petting zoo right on campus. We’ve also hosted PJDJ parties, Color Wars, movie days, and so much more. These exciting events spark creativity, wonder, and joy, creating lasting memories for our campers. Stay tuned for more unforgettable moments!  Click here to learn more about what the campers experience during the last two seasons ( 2024 & 2025).

Weekly Themes

Each week at Dwight Summer Day Camp features a different theme. Our specialist counselors organize activities to align with these themes. Additionally, at the end of each week, campers are encouraged to come dressed in costumes related to the theme. Get ready for an adventure like no other! Our 2026 Weekly Themes are brand new, packed with fun, creativity, and unforgettable experiences. But while you wait, click here for an insight into what we did during the 2025 season.

Costumes Dates 2026: 

Week 2: Friday, June 26

Week 3: Thursday, July 2

Week 4: Friday, July 10

Week 5: Thursday, July 18 (Halloween), Friday, July 17

Week 6: Friday, July 24

Week 7: Friday, July 31

Week 8: Friday, August 7

Schedule Example

Children swim 4-5 times a week, in addition to working with our specialist counselors 2-3 times per week in Art & Design, Sports, Design, and Science. Each week, campers enjoy a field trip in the five boroughs or New Jersey, along with a visit from a special guest speaker or a fun end-of-week activity. While the schedule is subject to change for 2026, you can find an example of last year’s day-to-day schedule and special events calendar.

Day-to-day Schedule (2025)

• Discovery Division (ages 4-5)
• Explorers Division (ages 6-7)
• Adventure Division (ages 8-12)

Special Events Calendar (2025)

Financial Aid

To be considered for financial assistance for Dwight Summer Day Camp, you must complete an application for 2026. Please download and complete the form, then return it with all requested documents. The Financial Aid Application must be sent to the Dwight Summer Camp Director at director@dwightsummercamp.org by 12:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Click Here for 2026 Financial Aid Application Form

NOTE: The financial aid program is not operated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you received a financial aid award letter last year, you must still go through the application process for 2026. Eligible applicants will be entered into a lottery, and ten applicants will be selected at random to receive financial aid. If selected, you will receive a letter awarding financial aid by 5:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026.

In 2025, Dwight Summer Camp was the #2 camp in the entire Bright Horizons network worldwide, with an impressive 98.53% CSAT rating for delivering exceptional programming! To apply for Dwight Summer Camp, you need to sign up through your employer. 

Summer is in our sights, and we are thrilled to provide you and your family with Bright Horizons Back-Up Care. We aim to ensure your child has an enriching, eventful, and unforgettable summer experience.  Dwight Summer Camp Day Camp embraces the same philosophy as Dwight School, which customizes the experience for each student based on individual interests and passions. We call this “igniting the “spark of genius” in every child. Through a wide range of age-appropriate programs — including our specialty “spark” camps — children can explore, discover what they enjoy doing, and pursue that passion while making friends and having fun.

Terms and Conditions:

1. Application Approval: To register using your Bright Horizons benefits, you must first submit a Request for Care Form via your Bright Horizons Parent Portal. Once Dwight Summer Camp receives your Request for Care, we will approve or deny your requested dates based on availability. Once approved, you will receive an email from us with a Welcome Letter and instructions on how to complete registration on Jumbula. Please note that the Welcome Letter will be sent to the email address associated with your Bright Horizons account. We highly recommend updating your email to a personal email rather than a work email, as messages can sometimes go to spam, causing important information to be missed. Prior approval from Bright Horizons Back-up Care is required before finalizing registrations with us. If you already have a reservation number with Bright Horizons and have received a Welcome Letter from us, you may proceed with registration.
2. Booking Policy: Families who privately reserve a spot through Jumbula and subsequently attempt payment through Bright Horizons will result in the termination of their booking. 
3. Website Discounts: Discounts stated on our website do not apply to Bright Horizons (Back-Up Care reservations).
4. Swimming: Campers who attend 1–2 days per week and do not attend a Monday session will not be able to swim, as they will miss the mandatory swim test.
5. Policy on Potty Training: New reservation applications that indicate ‘Potty Trained: No’ will be automatically declined. Unfortunately, we do not have the facilities to accommodate children who are not potty-trained. If your child is potty-trained, this must be accurately reflected on the application paperwork.
   
6. Reservations and Inquiries: All reservations must be made via email. Reservations cannot be accepted over the phone. Any queries or questions should be submitted in writing via email. Responding in writing allows us to provide more accurate and prompt answers.
7. If you wish to sign up for additional weeks of Dwight Summer Camp that are not funded or supported by Bright Horizons you will need to make a separate reservation and payment with us directly via Jumbula here.
8. Optional Additional Costs: Lunch, extra camp t-shirts, and early/late care are available at an additional cost.

Register via Bright Horizons (Back-Up Care)