Summer Camps

Summer in the Soil Urban Agriculture Camps combine greening & growing, cooking, green arts, S.T.E.A.M. and youth development activities for a summer of exploration and growth! From roots to fruits to compost pile, campers will examine where their food comes from and why it matters… and have lots of fun!

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and related public health concerns, we are not holding summer camp for our 2020 season. Please check back in the fall for updates on our next camp program!

Sunset Park Camp:
Location: PS 516 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Dates: CANCELLED for Summer 2021
Grades: Students entering K-5th

Clinton Hill Camp:
Location: PS 20 in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Dates: CANCELLED for Summer 2021
Grades: Students entering 2-5th

Thank you for your interest in City Growers Summer in the Soil Camp! 

Questions? Check out our sample daily and weekly schedules below. Still have questions? Check out our FAQs below.

PS 516 SUNSET PARK FAQ: Summer in the Soil 2020 FAQ!

PS 20 CLINTON HILL FAQ: Summer in the Soil 2020 FAQ!

This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the Department of Education of the City of New York.

About our Unique Pricing Model at PS516 in Sunset Park

To ensure all families have access to high-quality and exciting summer camp opportunities, City Growers offers 45 full scholarships to free-lunch qualifying families living in City Council District 38. This is made possible through year-round fundraising by the City Growers team, and the generous sponsors and donors passionate about our mission. The remaining 15-20 spots are offered at cost, resulting in a below-market-rate price point.

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00-9:15— Morning Rally: all campers together!
9:15-10:00— Morning Meeting: community-building games
Snack*
10:00-12:00— Greening and Growing
12:00-1:00— Free time & Lunch
1:00-2:30— Eco Clubs Choice: Green Arts, Cooking or Garden
2:30-2:40— Closing Circle & Reflection
2:45-3:00— Pick up
3:00-6:00— After Care*

*optional, only offered at Sunset Park 

Sample Weekly Schedule

Mondays & Thursdays:
AM: Greening & Growing
PM: Clubs! Eco Arts and Garden

Wednesdays:
Trip Day!

Tuesdays & Fridays:
AM: Local Park Field Day
PM: Clubs! Eco Arts and Garden