Summer Camps at Riverdale Y

As the cold days set in, visions of summer fill our daydreams. Sunshine. Laughter. Indelible memories. Summer days are what we live for.

At Riverdale Y, we offer ten weeks of comprehensive programming for every child to write their own story.

With programs for children ages 2 to 15, we have something for everyone. From dance and drama, to swimming and sports, no two days are the same!

What are you waiting for? Come write your summer story at Riverdale Y and make those daydreams a reality!

Start your summer story with one of our main camps

June 24–August 15

Summer Stage

Grades 1–9

Give your kids the gift of making theater magic at Riverdale Y’s immersive theater arts camp. Our actors,  are taught acting, voice, dance, stagecraft, improv and more by supportive industry professionals. 

Camp Kulanu

Ages 2–5

A vibrant and nurturing community, housed in our dedicated early childhood space. Campers experience weekly themed activities, daily instructional swim, arts and crafts, outdoor playtime and trips, music enrichment, and end-of-week Shabbat celebrations.
 

Camp Twelve Trails

Ages 5–16

Our unique and innovative camp combines the best of specialty camp and contemporary day camp. Our ground-breaking summer experience is full of surprise and wonder and provides each camper with their own unique story.

Keep the story going with End of Summer Camps

August 18–August 29

Our story doesn’t end when most programs do—we keep the summer fun going through the end of August! Our End of Summer camps are filled with action-packed activities and the chance to extend your story. Activities include sports, arts, dance, karate, swim, and nature activities and the fun doesn’t stop until the sun goes down. 

choose your own adventure

Camp Sababa

Ages 3–12

Two Sessions:
8/18–8/22, ages 3–12
8/25–8/29, ages 5–12

Sababa offers engaging activities to wrap up the season with fun and learning. These camps typically include a mix of outdoor adventures, creative arts & crafts workshops, team-building exercises, and hands-on learning opportunities. Our goal is to provide all the campers with a memorable experience, foster new friendships, and prepare them for the school year ahead.

Swim Intensive

Ages 6–12

One Session:
8/18–8/22, ages 6–12
 

Learn to Swim – Our learn-to-swim participants will learn basic skills to become independent swimmers and develop their confidence in the pool.
Competitive Swim – Our competitive swim participants will focus on building technique and endurance in the four competitive strokes. This camp also includes one hour of dry land workouts in addition to the two hours of pool time.

Dance

Ages 3–14

Two Sessions:
8/11–8/15, ages 6–14
8/25–8/29, ages 3–5

Our summer dance camps are split into smaller cohorts based on age and feature cross-disciplinary dance instruction in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, and Acro. 

Older cohorts will also have workshops and sessions with industry professionals. While Summer Dance for Little Dancers feature an extended day with  an afternoon of well-rounded camp fun.

An Overview of All Your Options

Summer Camps at Riverdale Y run June 23–August 29. Each camp has multiple sessions: you can choose one, some, or all; and you can mix-and-match to write your perfect summer story.

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