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Welcome to Dwight Summer Camp!

 

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.

 

Summer Offerings:

Campers will swim once per day and visit at least two of four specialists: STEM, Art & Design, Performing Arts, or Sport. Subject to the scheduled reservation day and date, campers may attend a field trip in New York or New Jersey, or participate in a themed activity from an external provider. 

  • Discovery Camp: Rising Pre-K and K (ages 4-5)

  • Explorer Camp: Rising Grades 1-3 (ages 6-8)

  • Adventure Camp: Rising Grades 3-6 (ages 8-12)

  • Extreme Sports Camp: Rising Grades 1-6 (ages 6-12) *June 17-21

Contact Us:

Our home base will be Dwight’s Central Park West Campus at 21 West 88th Street. We will use our Lower School spaces and gyms there, along with Central Park and the great six-lane indoor pool at our Dwight School Athletic Center.

 

  • Summer Camp Director: Adam Higgins

  • Email: Dwight Summer Camp Director

  • Phone: Camp Office (212-724-6360) ext. 267

For more information, you can refer to our website, dwightsummercamp.org. 

 

Registration:

You must register via Bright Horizons Back-up Care before completing registrations with us. To register for summer camp, you must create a Jumbala account. Please follow these instructions to create an account and register. Enter the following code at check out when registering: *see email for code.

 

  • All campers must purchase at least one Dwight Summer Camp T-shirt at $10 for field trips. Please comply to ensure campers can attend. 

 

  • 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. 

*Please note: Children must attend Dwight Summer Camp 3-5 times during the week to participate in our swim program. All campers are swim tested on their first day of swimming.

 

Cancellations and Reservation Changes: 

If you need to cancel or make changes to your reservation, please contact Bright Horizons Back-Up Care before 5 pm, the day before your scheduled reservation, at 877-BH-CARES or visit us here.

 

Medical Requirements:

According to the New York Department of Health, you must send your child’s medical forms to us at least a week before the beginning of camp. They must be signed by a medical professional and submitted to Camp Nurse, ([email protected]). Failure to comply may result in a delayed start or refusal of entry. Dwight Summer Camp reserves the right to inform staff about allergies, medical conditions, and/or life-threatening illnesses.

Please note that campers with special medical needs such as asthma, allergies, or anaphylaxis must also complete the action plans found below:

 

If your child will be absent due to sickness, please call the Camp Office (212-724-6360 ext. 267) and email both [email protected] and [email protected].  

 

Additional Services:

All additional services can be purchased via Jumbula. Please note, that this is not covered in your reservation and will need to be purchased separately.

 

  • Transportation: $175  (campers must be signed up for an entire week)

  • Hot Lunch: as little as $10 per day

  • Additional Snack: $1.50 per day

  • Dwight Summer Camp Backpack: $15 (while supplies last)

  • Extended day: Campers participate in various activities, including rooftop games, board games, arts and crafts, and movie clubs. Each camper receives a healthy snack and sweet treat. 

  • Early Morning Care: $15 per day (7:30-8:45 am)

  • Late Stay Care: $20 per day (4:30-6 pm) 

Lunch:

All campers are required to bring their lunch from home or purchase lunch through Jumbula. Please ensure your child comes to camp with a nutritious and well-balanced lunch. As we are a nut-aware camp, you should make every effort to eliminate peanuts, tree nuts (walnut, pecan, etc.), and any nut-based products. Be sure to label your child’s lunch with their name and group. 

Campers will receive one snack each day. Timings vary depending on their activity schedule. Campers always have access to fruit and vegetables throughout the day, but additional snacks are available and can be purchased via Jumbula here.

If you prefer to purchase lunch on-site each day, it can be purchased via Jumbula here for as little as $10 per day. 

 

Get ready for an amazing summer at Dwight Summer Camp 2024! We look forward to creating lasting memories with every one of you. Make sure to follow us on Instagram for updates throughout the summer. 

 

“We Believe In Summer!”

Adam Higgins, Summer Camp Director

Agata Medic, Director of Camp Operations

212-724-6360 Ext. 267 | [email protected]

 


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