Are nature camps right for your kiddo?
Getting outdoors this summer could be just the ticket. Plus, MLK Day Camp.
Events in Your Area đ
Boston
Songs of Coal and Steam (FREE! Waterworks Museum)
Autism Friendly Evening (FREE! Acton Discovery Museum)
Days of Service (Acton Discovery Museum)
Behind the Scenes at the Village: A Girl Scout Experience (Old Sturbridge Village)
NYC
Ti Atis (Little Artists) Event (Brooklyn Childrenâs Museum)
San Francisco
Talking Fitness for Moms (FREE! Blossom Birth and Family)
Neurosphere Group: Neuroscience and More! (FREE! Palo Alto Library)
Understanding Gap Years Webinar (FREE!)
MLK Day Camp (Bay Area Discovery Museum)
Twin Cities
Homeschool Drop Off Event: Meaningful Manure (Gale Woods Farm)
Activity Spotlight: New Country Camps đđȘŽ
The 14th Street Y offers a mix of summer camp options designed for downtown NYC families who want a blend of community, creativity, and (as much as possible) time outside without leaving the city completely behind. The Yâs camp âecosystemâ includes a classic outdoor day camp, a more urban/indoor-based option, Pride camp, and programming for younger children and tweens. Across all of their camps, the throughline is a values-driven, inclusive environment with small-group attention and a strong community feel. Families can often choose full-summer enrollment or specific sessions to work with your schedule.
Area: NYC
Price: Starting at $1,475/week, though it varies by camp and week commitment. Discounts available for Y members and siblings.
Dates: Starts June 29th, 2026
Extended Care: Available for the New Town Day Camp for ages 2-5 (4:00-5:30) for $1,400
Highlights: Specific to the New Country Day Camp, lunch and snacks are provided, as well as transportation from the city to the campsite!
Registration: Registration is now open! Sign up your camper online here.
Whatâs New This Week đ°
Are summer camps worth it?: Wondering if summer camps are really worth the cost and logistics? We break down the real pros and cons and how to choose camps that are truly worth it.
What makes kidsâ camps better or worse?: Not all summer camps are created equal. We break down what makes camps better or worse, so youâre not pulling your hair out with analysis paralysis!
5 Splurge-Worthy Kids Camps Actually Worth the Money: Thinking about a fancy summer camp for your kids? From sailing to outer space, we spotlight 5 high-end camps, who theyâre best for, and how to decide if the price tag is really worth it.
The Best Marketplaces to Find Kids Camps in the U.S. (So Far): Trying to find summer camps online? We review the biggest camp marketplaces, sharing their strengths, shortcomings, and how MomBrains will fill the gaps with our own marketplace in 2026!
What Weâre Working On đ
Weâre officially in the home stretch with the MomBrains Camp Finder, and weâre so excited to finally say this out loud: weâre getting ready to launch in just a few weeks. đ If youâre already staring down 2026 camp research (hi, itâs us too), our goal is to make this the last year you open 27 tabs and cross-reference PTO emails, Instagram posts, and rumors from the playground. The Camp Finder will let you search and compare camps by age, location, schedule, and vibeâwith real parent notes layered inâso you can actually see your options in one place. If you havenât yet, hit subscribe and share this Substack with the other moms in your life who are starting to plan now; the more of us using and feeding this tool, the better it gets for everyone!
Signing off,
Your Team at MomBrains