SUMMER CAMP
Applications for Summer 2024 are open now!
Applications close on May 31st. Decisions from our application lottery will be sent out by June 3rd.
Please allow 1 week from application close for full enrollment notification.
about harlem grown’s summer camp
We are very excited to welcome you and your family to Harlem Grown’s 2024 summer camp.
This summer, our theme is “Seeds of Change.” Like our plants, our campers will be immersed in an experience that will challenge, encourage, and uplift them to grow!
Our rising 1st - 8th graders will engage in daily hands-on urban farming, cooking, and healthy living activities. Our goal is to inspire youth to live healthy and ambitious lives; to get them excited about fruit and vegetables; to help them become environmental stewards; and to build their leadership, self-confidence, and teamwork skills.
summer camp 2024 details
TIME: Monday through Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM; Friday 8 AM - 3 PM.
Children may be dropped off beginning at 7:45 AM and must be picked up by 4:15 PM. On Fridays, the pick-up will be at 3 PM to allow for staff training.
DATES: Monday, July 8th to Friday, August 23rd.
FEES: Harlem Grown’s summer camp is FREE for all participants.
There is a MANDATORY parent orientation for any parent whose child is selected to attend Harlem Grown’s summer camp. You must attend ONE of the following sessions if your child is selected:
Wednesday, June 5th from 6 PM - 7 PM
Wednesday, June 12th from 6 PM - 7 PM
Saturday, June 15th from 10 AM - 11 AM
Due to high demand to attend our summer camp, campers will be selected via a lottery. Completion of this summer camp application form does not guarantee admission to camp. Selected students will be notified the week of June 3rd. We will not be able to provide individual follow-up on application status.
To be considered for our summer camp lottery, all children must:
Be a rising 1st - 8th grader for the 2024-2025 school year;
Meet the requirements in section five of the application;
Agree to attend all 7 weeks of camp;
Be fully immunized and up to date on eligible vaccines - no religious exemptions to vaccination are allowed for children attending summer camp;
Complete this application in full by May 31st;
Submit a completed copy of the Child & Adolescent Health Examination Form filled out by a medical professional and dated within the last year once your child is selected for camp; and
You must attend ONE of the orientation sessions if your child is selected: Wednesday, June 5th from 6 -7 PM, Wednesday, June 12th from 6 -7 PM, or Saturday, June 15th from 10AM - 11AM.
If you have any questions, please contact Tarik Bell, Program Director at tabell@harlemgrown.org
Counselor-In-Training
Welcome to our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program, where high school students aged 15+ embark on an exciting journey of personal and professional growth while nurturing the next generation of campers. Designed to be more than just a summer job, our CIT Program is a comprehensive workforce and career development initiative tailored to empower young individuals with invaluable skills, experiences, and insights.Key components of our CIT Program include:
1. Leadership development
2. Mentorship and coaching
3. Workforce readiness
4. Career exploration
5. Community engagement
6. Personal growth
Our CIT Program isn’t just about preparing you for the workforce - it’s about empowering you to become confident, compassionate leaders who make a positive impact in your communities and beyond. Join us this summer and embark on a transformative journey that will shape your future for years to come.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible to attend camp?
Children must meet the following requirements in order to attend camp:
- They must be starting at least 1st grade and no older than 8th grade in September 2024
- They must commit to attending all seven weeks of Summer Camp
- They must live above 96th Street in Manhattan or the Bronx
- They must meet all other eligibility requirements in section 5 of our application
How can I apply for my child's spot in summer camp?
Applications for Summer 2024 are open now. Please apply using the link above.
If I complete an application, will my child automatically be enrolled in camp?
No, campers will be selected via a lottery, with preference given to those who have participated in our programs before. Completing an application does not guarantee a spot in camp.
If my child is selected to attend summer camp, what else do I need to do?
In order to attend camp, parents will need to have their child's physician complete the Child and Adolescent Health form required by NYC DOH. Parents will also need to attend a mandatory camp orientation before the start of camp. Orientations will be held Wednesday, June 5th from 6 PM - 7 PM, Wednesday, June 12th from 6 PM - 7 PM, or Saturday, June 15th from 10 AM - 11 AM.
What if I have a child that is older than 8th grade?
Children ages 15 to 18 can apply to become a Counselor in Training (CIT). Apply to become a CIT HERE. Completing a CIT application does not guarantee selection to the CIT program - CITs will be interviewed and selected by Harlem Grown staff.
If you have any questions or need additional information please reach out to tabell@harlemgrown.org.