Find Your Child's Perfect Summer: A List of Albany Summer Camps

Summer in Albany is packed with opportunities for kids and teens to stay active, creative, and engaged. To make planning easier for your family, we have gathered this comprehensive roundup of the area's top summer camps. Whether your child loves science experiments, wildlife adventures, art projects, sports, or STEM activities, we are here to help you quickly browse and choose the perfect program for every interest and age group.

Creative Arts Camps

The Albany Museum of Art Summer Camps are a favorite for young artists and creative minds. Campers enjoy painting, drawing, mixed media projects, sculpture, themed activities, and gallery exploration. Perfect for children who love creativity and self-expression.

The Clay Spot Summer Camps offer fun pottery painting and art-focused camps for kids throughout the summer. Great for crafty kids who enjoy hands-on projects and artistic fun.

STEM & Educational Camps

Albany State University Summer Camps provide educational enrichment opportunities for middle and high school students interested in STEM, science, and hands-on learning. These camps are excellent for students interested in science, technology, and future career exploration.

Balancing The Equation Camp Inc. offers structured summer STEM programming designed to help students continue learning while having fun. Ideal for families seeking both education and summer engagement.

Outdoor & Nature Camps

Chehaw Summer Camps combine outdoor adventure with wildlife education for an unforgettable summer experience. Perfect for kids who love animals, nature, and outdoor fun.

The Fish & Friends summer camp at the Flint RiverQuarium gives children an exciting opportunity to explore aquatic life, wildlife, and environmental education through hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.

Fitness & Leadership Camps

World Camp Fitness for Kids Camp offers energetic summer programming designed to keep children active, healthy, and engaged through fitness-focused activities and group fun.

G3 Summer Camps will be packed with games, movement, and plenty of fun. Throughout the week they will focus on teamwork, attitude, effort, and how the way we show up impacts both ourselves and the people around us.

The X for Girls Camp provides empowering experiences and activities designed specifically for girls in a supportive and engaging environment.

Sheriff’s Office Summer Camp offers youth an opportunity to participate in leadership development, safety education, team-building, and positive community engagement activities.

The Albany Girl Scout Dream Lab glow up camps will have girls spending the week discovering all the ways they can shine from the inside out. Through games, crafts, movement, and fun group activities, Girls will learn how to take care of their bodies, express their feelings, build strong friendships, and celebrate what makes them unique.

The Freedom School Summer Program, hosted by the Albany Civil Rights Institute, will highlight a culturally enriched reading curriculum with fun engaging learning activities and leadership development within a safe and supportive environment.

Traditional Summer Day Camps

Morningside Summer Camp offers a traditional summer camp experience with games, activities, crafts, and social fun for children throughout the summer months.

Albany YMCA Summer Camps offer everyday fun for kids allowing them to foster new skills, confidence, and friendships that broaden their perspectives and strengthen their character.

Boys & Girls Club of Albany camps are designed to keep youth engaged, active, and learning all summer long in a safe environment through exciting activities, educational opportunities, field trips, games, and much more.

Baking Camps

Q's Cakes Kids Baking Academy offers kids the opportunity to experience hands on baking fun with take home treats daily. Kids will receive an apron and chef hat to make things feel official. Ages 8 and up are encouraged to sign up for this fun camp!

Helpful Tips for Parents

  • Register early — many camps fill quickly
  • Review age requirements carefully
  • Ask about discounts or scholarships
  • Pack water bottles, sunscreen, and snacks
  • Check camp schedules and locations

Author

Katie Jenkins

Design & Marketing Specialist