Kids' activities in Downtown Brooklyn
13 activities in Downtown Brooklyn · 35 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Brooklyn Ballet School
dance · Downtown Brooklyn
Ages3–17 for year-round children's programs
ScheduleYear-round classes; summer intensives and weekly summer classes by age
PricePre/Elementary Ballet full year ~$930; Level I–IV ~$930–$3,069 by # classes; Conservatory ~$2,852–$3,720 (brooklynballet.org)
Brooklyn Friends School Early Childhood
childcare · Downtown Brooklyn
Ages2–4 (Early Childhood 2s, 3s, and 4s)
ScheduleWeekday preschool ages 3–4 (Lower School early childhood schedule)
Price~$31,630–$57,660/year (2s–4s half/full day; 2026–27)
Brooklyn Martial Arts
martial arts · Downtown Brooklyn
AgesKarate ages 4–7; BJJ/kickboxing ages 8–13; kids programs ages 4–13
ScheduleWeekly kids karate/BJJ class schedule
PriceIntro offer historically 3 classes for $19.99 (brooklynmartialarts.com — confirm current)
Brooklyn Music School
arts · Downtown Brooklyn
AgesArts Reaching Youth after-school ages 5–11
ScheduleAfter-school periods with optional school pickup
PricePrivate lessons ~$82/30 min, $108/45, $124/60; early childhood ~$34/class; youth group ~$40–$45/class; +$40 registration (brooklynmusicschool.org/prices)
Camp Brooklyn
day camp · Downtown Brooklyn
Ages3 (by published cutoff) through rising 4th grade; must be potty trained
ScheduleThree two-week sessions; day 8:30 am–3 pm; extended day 3–5:30 pm
PriceExtended day additional fee (3–5:30pm); late pickup $35; base session tuition by inquiry (registration refundable until May 1 less $100 cancel fee)
Code Ninjas Gowanus
academic/STEM · Downtown Brooklyn
Ages5–14
ScheduleMon–Fri 2:30–6:30pm; Sat 10:00am–2:00pm; Sun closed
PriceAfter-school coding: 1x/week $379/mo; 2x $699; 3x $959; 4x $1,179 (+$50 signup; Macaroni Kid / center listing — confirm with dojo)
Gotham Gymnastics
gymnastics · Downtown Brooklyn
AgesFrom walking / crawling (Gotham Minis & Littles) through teens
ScheduleMon–Fri 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Sept–June; weekend hours vary with parties)
PriceRecreational class tuition starts at about $64/class; billed in two school-year session payments; 10% sibling discount (Gotham FAQ)
Irondale Ensemble Project Youth Programs
theatre · Downtown Brooklyn
AgesJunior Company grades 6–8 (grade 5 by interview); Young Company grades 9–12 / ages 14–18
ScheduleFall/winter sessions published on Junior and Young Company pages
PriceParticipation is free
Kids Creative Collective
theatre · Downtown Brooklyn
Ages6–21
ScheduleSaturday Conservatory on Zoom; tuition-free in-person workshops (summer and occasional fall/winter)
PriceTuition-free
Kidz PlayZone
indoor play · Downtown Brooklyn
Ages0–8 (equipment especially suited for ages 0–5; camps ages 3–8)
ScheduleMon–Fri 10 am–5 pm; Sat–Sun 9 am–1 pm (check Instagram for updates)
Price2-hour open play $45/pass; 5-pack $40/play; 10-pack $39/play (ages 8 and under)
Mark Morris Dance Center
dance · Downtown Brooklyn
AgesWe Dance from age 2; Children and Teens program ages 4–18
ScheduleFall and Spring semesters
PriceTiered tuition published on Registration & Tuition page
New York Transit Museum Family Programs
museum · Downtown Brooklyn
AgesTransit Tots ages 18 months–3 years; Movers and Makers ages 5–14; Junior Conductors grades 2–6
ScheduleCreation Station every Saturday 11 am–2 pm and DOE recess breaks; Transit Tots select Sundays; Movers and Makers second Sunday monthly
PriceCreation Station free with museum admission; Transit Tots $40 per family; Movers and Makers $20 adult / $10 child
STEAM Champs
academic/STEM · Downtown Brooklyn
Ages5–18
ScheduleWeekdays 3–7 PM; Sat 11 AM–4 PM
PriceFree 30-min trial; class packs ~$189/4 classes or ~$359/8 classes (in-person or online)
Kinder Prep Summer Camp
day camp · Brooklyn Heights
AgesWilliamsburg ages ~3 months–5 years; Brooklyn Heights ages 1–6
ScheduleMulti-week summer day camp with extended hours 7:30 am–6:00 pm
PriceSummer camp Jul 6–Aug 21, 2026 (Williamsburg & Brooklyn Heights); tuition mirrors center monthly rates / by inquiry on camp page
Packer Summer Camp
day camp · Brooklyn Heights
Ages4–14 (must be 4 by September 1 of camp year); CIT for entering 8th–9th
ScheduleSix one-week sessions (e.g. June 15–July 24, 2026); 8:30 am–3:30 pm; after camp care to 6 pm
Price$815/week for campers ($660 for week of June 15 as published for 2026); CIT $660/week ($530 short week); after camp $40/day
Kinder Prep Montessori
childcare · Brooklyn Heights
AgesEarly Preschool / 2s ages 2–3 (additional programs on site)
ScheduleExample campus hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM (check campus page)
PriceWilliamsburg ~$2,350–$3,500/mo by age & days; Brooklyn Heights ~$3,300–$3,800/mo (all-inclusive, month-to-month)
Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
nature/animal · Brooklyn Heights
AgesEarly Nature Experiences ages 2–4 when offered; Open Hours all ages
ScheduleOpen Hours Thursdays and Fridays 3–5 pm; Saturdays and Sundays 1–5 pm (2026 season preview)
PricePublic Open Hours free
Voxel Academy
academic/STEM · Brooklyn Heights
Ages5–14
ScheduleAfter-school coding/robotics class schedule
PriceAfter-school tracks ~$420–$910/season (Minecraft/Junior STEAM etc.)
Brooklyn Bridge Park Youth Soccer
sports · Brooklyn Heights
AgesYouth leagues for K–6th grade (site); NYC Parks event copy also notes 1st–6th grade
ScheduleAffordable spring and fall youth leagues at Pier 5; Saturday mornings with optional weekday practices
Price~$110–$160/season (tiered by household income); 10-week league
Sweat Soccer Club
sports · Brooklyn Heights
AgesFree Pier 5 program ages 5–9 stated on page
ScheduleSpring and fall Saturday programs at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5
PriceFREE (uniform optional purchase noted)
Pier 2 Roller Rink Skate Lessons
skating · Brooklyn Heights
AgesKids skate lessons ages 5+
ScheduleThursday kids lessons 6–7pm stated (seasonal)
Price$20 admission includes skate rental and wrist guards
Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club
sports · Brooklyn Heights
AgesChildren as young as age 4 for beginner classes and introductory private lessons
ScheduleGroup beginner classes available 6 days a week; camps ages 6–16 stated
PriceIntroductory private foil lesson listed at $49 on site
Brooklyn Youth Chorus
music · Brooklyn Heights
Ages5–18
ScheduleAge-based divisions; Pre-Preparatory audition-free for ages 5–6
Treasure Trunk Theatre
theatre · Brooklyn Heights
Ages3–12 across holiday camps, summer camps, and musical intensives
ScheduleYouth theatre class/production calendar
PriceSummer camp pricing starts about $440/week (BBP 2026 guide); class rates on site
Brooklyn Heights Montessori Preschool Summer Camp
day camp · Cobble Hill
AgesHalf-day Bridge ages 3–4; full-day Primary ages 3–6.5 at session start (open to non-BHMS students)
ScheduleThree two-week sessions July 6–17, July 20–31, August 3–14, 2026; half day roughly 8:30 am–noon; full day roughly 8:30 am–3:00 pm; optional AM/PM camper care add-ons
PriceHalf-day $915 per session; full-day $1,750 per session (Summer 2026 tuition table)
Steve & Kate's Camp Brooklyn Cobble Hill
day camp · Cobble Hill
Ages4–12 (Mentorship Program ages 14–15 listed separately)
ScheduleJune 22–August 14, 2026; hours 8:00 am–6:00 pm included
PriceDay Pass about $149/day or Summer Pass about $4,020 (2026 Cobble Hill; lunch/snacks/8am–6pm included; unused day passes refunded)
BHMS (Brooklyn Heights Montessori School)
childcare · Cobble Hill
AgesTwos through 8th grade (programs from age two)
ScheduleTwos 8:40–11:30am; half-day Threes/Fours 8:30am–12:00pm; full-day Threes–K 8:30am–3:00pm; grades ~8:15/8:20am–3:05/3:15pm; MAP after-school for full-day students
Price2026–27: Twos half-day from ~$19,200 (2-day) to $37,700 (5-day); Twos/3s–4s full-day ~$56,700; K–8 ~$57,100–$60,200 (bhmsny.org / ClassOfNext)
Penguin Coding School
academic/STEM · Cobble Hill
Ages5–18
ScheduleAcademic year Sep–Jun: Mon/Wed/Thu 11am–7pm; Tue/Fri 11am–6pm; Sun 10am–5pm; after-school Mon–Fri plus Sunday classes
Price~$195/month or $1,600 annual (Sept–June); school pickup ~$95/semester
Cooklyn Kitchen
cooking · Cobble Hill
AgesKids cooking classes typically ages 9 and up (customized kids/teen/adult classes)
ScheduleCustom kids cooking classes by booking (studio hours Mon–Sat ~10am–6pm; Sun ~12–6pm)
International School of Brooklyn Summer Language Immersion
day camp · Carroll Gardens · ~1 mi
AgesRising Pre-K 4 through rising 5th grade (Pre-K 4 must be 4 by September 5 of camp year); open to non-ISB students
ScheduleFour one-week sessions July 6–10, 13–17, 20–24, 27–31, 2026; sample day ~9:00 am–3:30 pm with early drop-off 8:30 am and extended care to 5:30 pm
Price$775 per week plus $30 non-refundable registration fee per session; extended care $150/week or $40 drop-in (as published for 2026)
MakeInspires Brooklyn
academic/STEM · Carroll Gardens · ~1 mi
ScheduleSemester after-school with early drop-off from 2:30pm; Saturday classes; school-day-off workshops (lunch option noon–1pm)
PriceSummer STEAM camps about $925/week (BBP 2026); after-school semester pricing on MakeInspires site
Johnny Karate NYC
martial arts · Carroll Gardens · ~1 mi
Ages3–16 (Tiny Tigers 3–5; JR Warriors 6–9; Mighty Warriors 10+)
ScheduleWeekly kids karate class schedule
PriceKids basic ~$199/mo (2 days/wk); unlimited kids karate ~$249/mo (johnnykaratenyc.com/pricing)
Camp Léman
day camp · Financial District · ~1 mi
Ages3 through rising 6th grade
ScheduleJune 22 through August 7, 2026; flexible weekly enrollment with half-day, full-day, and extended-day options
PriceFull-day about $1,400/wk or $2,750–$7,250 for 2–7 weeks; half-day ~$1,200/wk to $6,400/7 wks (MomBrains / Léman 2026)
South Street Seaport Museum Family Activities
museum · Financial District · ~1 mi
AgesHands-on family activities for visitors of all ages
ScheduleFamily activities Saturday and Sunday 11 am–4:30 pm; museum Friday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm (walk-ups); Wednesday–Thursday timed preregistration slots
PriceFamily activities included in General Admission; Adults $18; seniors/students $15; children $5; members free
Museum of Jewish Heritage Families
museum · Financial District · ~1 mi
AgesCourage to Act: Rescue in Denmark exhibition designed for ages 9 and up with families; Roots and Branches craft programs recommended ages 5+
ScheduleSunday/Wednesday/Thursday 10 am–5 pm; Thursday open until 8 pm; Friday 10 am–3 pm; closed Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
PriceAdults $18; seniors/ADA/veterans/students $12; children 12 and under free; free Thursday 4–8 pm
Institute of Culinary Education Kids Classes
cooking · Financial District · ~1 mi
Ages6+
ScheduleKids cooking workshops on ICE recreational course calendar
PriceParent & child recreational classes from about $95–$150 per person; multi-day cooking camps about $725 (ICE recreational course pages)
SwimCity Aquatics
swim · Financial District · ~1 mi
Ages4 months–12 years for baby/toddler/youth groups; teens and adults; Serpents Swim Club ages 7–16
ScheduleGroup swim lessons on SwimCity schedule
PriceSmall group ~$660/12 weeks; semi-private ~$1,260/12 weeks; private ~$1,980/12 weeks; Serpents Swim Club ~$1,260/12 weeks
Downtown Dance Factory
dance · Financial District · ~1 mi
Ages1.5–18
ScheduleFall and Winter/Spring semesters for Everybody Dance programs
PriceFall semester Everybody Dance tuition about $995–$1,025 per class by style; $100 deposit + $25 first-semester registration (tinyout / DDF policies)
Henry Street Settlement Summer Camps
day camp · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
AgesElementary and middle-school youth (BGR historically K–8; JRC rising 1st–5th)
ScheduleFree all-day summer programming weekdays (hours commonly 8 am–5:30 pm)
PriceFree
University Settlement Summer Camp
day camp · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
Ages13 and younger and 14+; Summer Rising kindergarten–grade 8
ScheduleFree summer day camps with academics, arts, athletics, and field trips
PriceFree
University Settlement Youth After-School
general · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
AgesGrades K–8
ScheduleWeekday afternoons 3:00 PM–6:00 PM; school holidays 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
PriceFree of charge (per after-school page)
Henry Street Settlement Afterschool & Summer Camp
general · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
AgesKindergarten–8th grade at Boys & Girls Republic; K–5 at partner elementary sites; ages 5–21 at Jacob Riis Cornerstone
ScheduleBoys & Girls Republic and Jacob Riis Cornerstone: mid-winter / spring break 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (per page)
PriceFree afterschool at LES partner schools and community centers; separate fee-based MCS sites historically ~$75/wk (henrystreet.org)
Grand Street Settlement Youth Programs
general · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
PriceFree COMPASS/Beacon after-school at partner schools and Beacon sites (e.g. PS 84 Jose de Diego flyer; TNS Beacon page)
Chinese-American Planning Council School-Age Child Care
general · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
Ages5–12 / kindergarten–5th grade (site ranges include 5–10, 5–11, and 5–12)
ScheduleSchool-year school-age child care at partner sites
PriceCOMPASS / school-age childcare — typically no cost to enrolled families at host schools (confirm CPC site)
Hamilton-Madison House Youth Development
general · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
Price~$10/day youth programs (site-listed)
Tenement Museum Family Experiences
museum · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
AgesChildren ages 5+ welcome on tours; Meet Victoria recommended ages 5+; under 5 welcome on 6A Confinos and neighborhood walking tours
ScheduleFamily programs and costumed interpreter tours on select dates (weekends and most holidays for public tours)
PriceMuseum admission / family program tickets required — adult tickets historically from about $30; check tenement.org for current family program pricing
New Museum Family Day
museum · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
AgesFamily Day designed for families with children ages 4–12; visitors 18 and under free
ScheduleFamily Days first Sunday of each month 11 am–3 pm; registration required
PriceFamily Day free for families with children; visitors 18 and under always free
NYPL Seward Park Library Kids
library · Lower East Side · ~2 mi
AgesFamily Storytime best for children up to age 5; Infant Lapsit for pre-walkers/crawlers
ScheduleBranch Monday–Thursday 10 am–8 pm; Friday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm; Thursday/Saturday Family Storytimes and Infant Lapsit on Children’s Floor (see NYPL events)
PriceFree library programs