Hiking trails, swimming pools, and open meadows set the scene for a summer of adventure on the 75-acre Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in the forest of the Staten Island Greenbelt. For over 60 years, campers entering Kindergarten-8th grade have been transported on air-conditioned buses from convenient locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn for a summer in the country, so close to the city.

Our professional staff empowers campers to be themselves in a supportive, nurturing environment. With innovative, kid-charged activities from nature and science, to the arts and athletics, in addition to two daily periods of instructional and free swim, there’s something for everyone at NCDC.

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers

Campers are divided into camp among groups: Division 1, Division 2, Basketball, Swim, Soccer and Teen Camp. Each group of campers will have a slightly different schedule, tailored to their individual age groups and needs. Campers will participate in activities such as BMX biking, skateboarding for teens & older kids in Division 2 as well as archery, sports, arts and crafts, dance, theater, yoga, cooking and much more. They will go on trips that will increase their exposure to new and exciting experiences. They will also engage in instructional and recreational swim up to 4 times a week. Divisions 2, Sports, Swim and Teen Camp will get the opportunity of attending two on-campus sleepovers and will go on an overnight away trip.

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers