Parent review — kids unplug, stay active, make real friendships
"My kids unplug, stay active, and make real friendships here." — Brian C. (Parent)
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Mill Basin Day Camp
Brooklyn, NY
Getting here & daily schedule
- Address
- 5945 Strickland Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Camp type
- Day camp
- Ages
- 3–14
- Enrollment
- Coed
Activities
Waterfront
- Swimming
Land Sports
- Soccer
- Archery
- Gymnastics
Arts & Creative
- Dance
- Music
Outdoor Adventure
- Rock climbing
More activities
- arts and crafts
- chess
- computer lab / video game design
- cooking/baking
- drama/theatre
- fashion design
- gaga ball
- karaoke
- karate
- laser maze
- Lego Lab
- Mad Science
- multimedia / video production
- music/rock band
- paint party
- pickleball
- PlayStation gaming
Clues to fit
Parent review — staff makes it feel like a community
"The staff makes it feel like a community, not just a camp. We're coming back every summer." — Anthony F. (Parent)
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Themes & shared moments
Camper review — Color War face paint and team spirit
"I like Color War because our team spirit is CRAZY and we get face paint!" — Mia C. (Camper, Grade 4)
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Special events — Color War, Black Tie Gala, Masquerade Ball, Got Talent, Royal Ball
Mill Basin Day Camp offers magic beyond its facilities through a diverse range of shows and programs. Highlights include the Hollywood Game Show, Brain Show, Color War, Black Tie Gala, Masquerade Ball, and Carnival. The Mill Basin 'Got Talent' Studio is a cornerstone for building self-confidence and fostering camaraderie through shared performances. It provides a supportive environment where every camper can experience the joy of the spotlight and the thrill of a cheering audience.
Explore on the camp’s websiteSpecial events — Color War, Black Tie Gala, Masquerade Ball, Got Talent, Royal Ball
Growing confidence & friendships
60-foot rock climbing wall — strength, agility, resilience
Mill Basin Day Camp offers a thrilling challenge with 60-foot horizontal rock climbing and scaling walls. Designed to test strength, agility, and determination, the course features various routes suited for both beginners and seasoned climbers. It provides a safe yet exhilarating environment where campers can push their limits and conquer new heights while building personal resilience.
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Lasting impact — confidence, teamwork, friendship, school readiness
At the end of the summer, campers are ready for school because they have mastered new skills, and learned to be part of a team. They are buoyed by these successes, which carry them forward into the next school year. Making friends at summer camp happens fast through shared daily routines, icebreaker games, and team activities. Because everyone is in a new environment together, bonds form quickly in just a few days. Many camps create a close-knit community among staff, parents and children — something that typically does not happen in the school year. We are most proud of our camp 'families' and many spend years being part of the MBDC Family.
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2027 sessions & tuition
Adventures Camp — Entering Grades 1–2, Jun 30–Aug 22, 2027
2027-06-30 – 2027-08-22
8 weeks
Grades 1–2 (entering)
Day camp
Entering grades 1 and 2. Flexible scheduling: 3–8 weeks, 3–5 days/week. See rates table on cost page. Staff ratio 1:8.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗Explorers Camp — Entering Grades 5–6, Jun 30–Aug 22, 2027
2027-06-30 – 2027-08-22
8 weeks
Grades 5–6 (entering)
Day camp
Entering grades 5 and 6. Flexible scheduling: 3–8 weeks, 3–5 days/week. See rates table on cost page. Staff ratio 1:9. Cell phones stored during activities.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗Pioneers Camp — Entering 4K–Kindergarten, Jun 30–Aug 22, 2027
2027-06-30 – 2027-08-22
8 weeks
Grades up to 0 (entering)
Day camp
Entering 4K–Kindergarten. Flexible scheduling: 3–8 weeks, 3–5 days/week. See rates table on cost page. All campers must be toilet trained.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗Stars Camp — Entering Grades 3–4, Jun 30–Aug 22, 2027
2027-06-30 – 2027-08-22
8 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Day camp
Entering grades 3 and 4. Flexible scheduling: 3–8 weeks, 3–5 days/week. See rates table on cost page. Staff ratio 1:8. No cell phones.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗Teen Camp — Entering Grades 7–9, Jun 30–Aug 22, 2027
2027-06-30 – 2027-08-22
8 weeks
Grades 7–9 (entering)
Day camp
Entering grades 7–9. Flexible scheduling: 3–8 weeks, 3–5 days/week. See rates table on cost page. 2–3 head counselors per group. Cell phones stored during activities.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗Programs & camp life
Activities unwilling campers — no forced participation policy
While all campers are encouraged to participate in all of the activities, we do not force any child to do anything that they are uncomfortable doing. If a child does not want to swim, he or she is placed with a counselor and taken to a shaded or indoor activity until the period ends. If there is a camper who refuses to participate in any activities, a director will attempt to find out why. If needed, a parent may be called to help to solve the issue.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Daily schedule — structure of the camp day
The typical camp day begins with the first activity beginning at 9:00 am. There are 3 periods in the morning, then lunch, 3 periods in the afternoon, a snack time break and then 1 final activity. Activities are both indoor and outdoor and are balanced accordingly. Swimming is the only activity that is offered every day that campers are in the camp facility for the entire day. All other activities are evenly distributed so that each group gets to participate in all that we have to offer.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Facility — modern, fully air-conditioned, dedicated camp-only building
Our facility and program are family owned and dedicated to CAMP ONLY, in a modern, fully air-conditioned facility. MBDC provides a wide range of 40+ on-site activities for children entering Pre-K through 10th grade. There are five individual camp programs each with its own unique and innovative program. We have been open since 1998.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗For parents & families
Food — kosher-style hot lunch by Dagan Caterers, snack, allergy accommodations
All camp food is Kosher, provided by Dagan Caterers. Hot and cold kosher-style options are served at 12:00 PM to cater to various dietary preferences. A satisfying snack is provided at 3:20 PM to keep campers recharged. Campers are welcome to bring their own meals, packed in a lunchbox or cooler. If there are any special dietary requirements, please speak to the camp director. Every meal is prepared and served under strict cleanliness and hygiene protocols.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Medical — on-site First Aid center staffed by nurses and EMTs
At Mill Basin Day Camp we have on site a full First Aid center. It is staffed by 2 Full-Time nurses or certified R.T.E. – Responding to Emergencies Technicians and or EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians).
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Parent communication — MBDC APP, photos, and daily updates
We stay in touch with parents through emails, texting, our website, and our own MBDC APP that is only available to current parents. Families have their own personal login accounts where they can view password-protected pages that include their own family information, schedules, food menus, and more. As an enrolled family, a parent can log in to see the hundreds of pictures and some videos that we post daily of our campers participating in all the MBDC has to offer.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Safety — security procedures, pick-up protocols, two-way radios
Safety is our highest priority at Mill Basin Day Camp. We have a public address system throughout the facility. Each of our Directors carries a 2-way Radio which keeps us in constant contact with each other. All persons entering the building after morning drop-off must check into the camp office first. If you must send someone other than yourself or your authorized pick-up person, you must call ahead to let the office staff know and that person MUST have a picture I.D. or they will not be allowed to take your child.
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