Summer Camp

2021 Summer Camp Dates: June 21–July 30, 2021

Children ages 2–4 years: Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Thursday

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Synagogue Membership Not Required

(For children ages 2–4 years)

Synagogue Membership Not Required

Looking for a great Jewish summer camp in New York for kids 2-to-4-years-old? Staffed by our experienced teachers, the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Early Childhood Center summer program is available both for children enrolled in the school and neighborhood children who are interested in a fun, warm environment that fosters learning through play. The program gives children access to many of the school’s resources such as our rooftop playground, terrace, indoor playroom, art studio and state-of-the-art water machine. Children can look forward to summer projects, outdoor gardening experiences, community themed days like “Pajama Day,” and weekly Zoom Shabbat celebrations.

For children who attend the ECC year-round, the summer program provides an opportunity to build relationships with teachers and peers they’ll see during the upcoming school year within a familiar environment.

For more information on the extensive COVID-19 health and safety protocols currently in place at the ECC, click here. ­ Please note these protocols may be updated for camp.

Juniors Camp Programs

Juniors Separation (18 months–2.5 years)

Tuesdays and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m

Tentative: Juniors Non-Separation (15 months–2.3 years)

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Priority is given to families entering the ECC in the fall. Registration for Juniors will open in March.

Our Juniors Program offers an opportunity for incoming toddlers joining the ECC community to get to know the school environment, begin to become comfortable with classroom routines, and meet other children and teachers they’ll be seeing in the coming school year. The Juniors Program is also a wonderful taste of the ECC for those interested in learning more about our school. Traditionally, a grown-up accompanies each child for this program. In light of current health requirements, we plan to offer a separation option for children 18 months and older. We will revisit the possibility of non-separation option for children as young as 15 months later this spring.