New York Family Camp Fair & Family Fun Day - Upper West Side

Why You Should Attend A Camp Fair

With so many summer camp choices, the process of finding the right camp for your child can be daunting, now more so than ever. Our Camp Fairs throughout New York City and Westchester make it easy for parents to sort through the various camp options by allowing you to meet and interact with several camp directors all in one place. Camp experts from the American Camp Association, NY and NJ are also available to assist you with any questions you may have. Simply put, our Camp Fairs are the best resource to research and find the best camp for your child.

What You Can Expect

Our Camp Fairs are FREE events that take place on weekends and feature a wide variety of both day and sleepaway camps for campers ages 3-15. During your time at the Camp Fair, you will have the opportunity to learn about the camp programs and get to know the leadership at these camps. Face-to-face conversations with the people who will be caring for your child at camp are important, so take the time to meet them.

What We Will Be Doing To Keep You Safe

Measures are in place for a safe and healthy camp fair experience for all. These include cleaning of facility venues, social distancing practices, hand sanitizers available, and more. We encourage you to download your free tickets to the Camp Fairs today, because one thing we do know is there will be high demand for attendance, yet firm capacity restrictions in place which will reduce the number of people who are able to attend the Camp Fair. We want to make sure we have room for you, so grab your free tickets today.

Can children attend a New York Family Camp Fair

Yes! In fact, we encourage you to bring your children to the Camp Fairs! The Camp Fairs are designed for the whole family in mind, especially your children, who can enjoy games, sample camp activities, and meet the camp counselors from all the various camps.

In addition, it's been proven children enjoy camp much more when they're involved in the decision-making process versus when parents unilaterally make camp choices for their children. When children play a part in choosing a camp, they will likely have greater happiness and success and their selected camp program. So yes, please -- bring your child to the Camp Fair! Children can get their faces painted and enjoy many other fun activities at the NYF Camp Fairs.

How to Prepare

Before visiting a Camp Fair, consider what type of experience you are looking for your child to have at camp. The more questions you ask, the better you will be able to understand what the camp is about and if it’s the right fit for your child. Also keep in mind that the more open you are with camp directors, the better informed you will be when it comes to making a decision. Here are a few questions to ask the camp leadership team:

What is your camp’s mission and philosophy?

What type of child is successful at your camp?

What is your camp’s program?

What type of training and education do you and your staff have?

What are the safety procedures?

What are your enrollment options?

How does your camp handle special needs?

Keep in mind that the more open families are with camp directors, the better informed they will be when it comes to making a decision.

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