Summer Camp 2.0!
For the first time, CBE Kids Camp is excited to offer week-long Specialty Camps in visual arts, cooking, basketball, and ninja obstacle courses. Campers will spend their mornings in fun, engaging lessons in their chosen specialty. In the afternoons, campers will have the opportunity to enjoy instructional swim lessons in our heated indoor pool, counselor-led games and activities, and time in beautiful Prospect Park.
Open to campers entering grades K-6th, specialty camps hosted by Cardboard Studio (visual arts), CookLearnGrow (cooking), and Dad Camp (basketball) will be on-site at CBE, located on tree-lined Garfield Place and minutes away from Prospect Park. Brooklyn Ninja Academy Specialty Camp is open to campers entering grades 1st-6th and will begin their day at the gym located at 340 4th Avenue. CBE counselors will escort campers to the main CBE building for lunch, instructional swim, and more fun and games.
Brooklyn Ninja Academy
Does your kid want to be a ninja warrior? Brooklyn Ninja Academy is the original and only dedicated ninja warrior obstacle training facility in all of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Ninja Academy offers unique and fun after school and weekend classes for kids in grades 1st-6th, drop in classes, birthday parties, half day holiday sessions, as well as summer sessions!
Waiver signature required. Click here to fill out waiver.
The Cardboard Studio
Join The Cardboard Studio for an exciting summer art camp where creativity comes to life! Enjoy hands-on activities, including outdoor art in the park, engaging group projects, and loads of fun in the studio, as you unleash your artistic potential. Visit their website here.
CookLearnGrow
If your child LOVES to cook, then CookLearnGrow is just for them! Our after school classes and summer camps feature age-appropriate baking and cooking recipes with a strong focus on kitchen skills, hands-on learning in small groups, and building confidence through delicious fun; camps are nut- and pork-free only, with no other dietary modifications available. Visit their website here.
Dad Camp Basketball Camp
Dad Camp Basketball Camp at CBE is all about big smiles, nonstop fun, and a love of the game. Camp days are packed with exciting game-based activities, playful challenges, and instructional moments to encourage good fundamentals—without ever slowing down the fun! Campers will enjoy creative games and scrimmages that bring lots of laughs, emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship.
All players are welcome, whether your child can already dunk from the free-throw line or is picking up a basketball for the very first time. Dad Camp Basketball Camp at CBE creates a supportive environment for kids to build confidence and develop character all while making unforgettable summer memories. Visit their website here.
Who is CBE Kids Specialty Camp for? All are welcome! CBE Kids Camp Programs build community through exploration, enrichment, and fun. CBE Kids is dedicated to serving the Park Slope community and beyond with Jewish values at its center. We are rooted in being welcoming and inclusive, and to provide our campers with deep connections to one another and to our camp staff. CBE Kids aims to be a place where campers can try new things, make new friends, and grow through play!
Specialty Camp Summer 2026 Dates
| Camp Dates | August 3 – August 14 |
| Week A | August 3-August 7 |
| Week B | August 10-August 14 |
FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions):
Campers bring lunches from home. We provide a daily afternoon snack for campers, usually comprised of pre-packaged individual sized juice and pretzels or healthy chips.
All medical forms are due on June 1st (or before the first day of camp if you register after that date). The form will be sent to you when you register for camp, it is the standard Department of Health Medical Form. The form must be dated and stamped by a doctor, and the date must be no more than one year prior to the last day of camp. Liability waivers are due before the start of the specialty camp program. Waivers will be included in your confirmation email and emailed out again one week before the program begins.
Of course! One of the best things about CBE is that we have our very own heated indoor swimming pool. We are very happy to offer swimming lessons at CBE Kids camps this summer. Our fantastic swim company partner, Physique Swimming, will provide progressive swimming lessons to all campers throughout the summer. You can find more information about Physique Swimming on their website.
Yes! All faiths and backgrounds are welcome at CBE Kids camps, and many of our campers are not Jewish. We focus on universal Jewish values and traditions, such as peace, friendship, community, nature and the environment, charity, acts of loving kindness, and the celebration of the end of the week on Fridays. We see ourselves as a community institution as much as a synagogue, and aim to support the whole community.
For Cardboard Studio, CookLearnGrow and Dad Camp Drop Off starts at 8:30 at CBE 274 Garfield Place Brooklyn NY 11215. For Brooklyn Ninja Academy, drop off will be at 40 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
For Brooklyn Ninja Academy Camp, only late stay is available, no early bird. Other specialty camps have early and late options.
Registration Fee and Deposits
Upon registration, families will need to pay a non-refundable $75 registration fee. Payment can be made in two ways: families can pay the full balance up front, or they can set up a payment plan to pay the balance in monthly installments. All payments are due by June 1.
Sibling Discount Across All CBE Camps
The first sibling receives a 5% discount, and any additional sibling receives a 10% discount on the lowest tuition fee.
Financial Obligations
All previous CBE financial obligations must be satisfied before acceptance into camp.
Medical Forms
Camper medical forms are due by June 1st. No child will be admitted to camp without a current medical form issued by the NYC Department of Health.