New York City Area Summer Day Camps With Availability (and Discounts)

You've all heard the hype: in NYC you have to sign your kid up for summer camp at the beginning of the year or you'll never get a spot. Well, honestly, for some camps that really is true. Popular, small programs like the Museum of Natural History Summer Camps or Fieldston Day Camp almost completely fill up from returning campers and members who get first priority, so to get a spot at these types of kids camps you have to really be on the ball.

But, if you haven't given a thought to your summer plans there's no need to panic. There are many, many camps that still have spots. Larger camps like 92nd St Y, Chelsea Piers and Oasis can most likely make a spot for a kid up until the last minute. And, many of the specialized weekly camps will have a week here or there that won't fill up. A little leg work can find a child a spot at a great camp even this late in the year.

If you've been too busy to sign your child up for camp by now, the last thing you need is to spend your time calling around to camps looking for a summer program that had room for your child now. So, we've done the leg-work for you. We've called around and found 30 great camps that have spots and listed the sessions available at each of them. We've even listed some special deals for you. Slacker Moms Unite!

To find more information about these and many other New York City area summer day and sleepaway camps, make sure to see our 2009 Summer Camp Guide.

The Mommy Poppins Slacker Mom Camp Guide

The below list includes cuty day camps, country day camps, and overnight camps that still had availability as of this writing. Please click on the links or call the camps for further information:

NYC Day Camps

Oasis Day Camp: Has spots available in all groups. Special Deals: SAVE 50% on weeks 7 & 8. Bring a Buddy to Camp and SAVE $20 per week of the friend. Contact: info@oasischildren.com 718 596 4900

JCC in Manhattan: Session C, July 20-Aug 14 for 5 and 6 year olds. Contact: Genna Singer 646.505.4430 gsinger@jccnyc.org

Lycee Francais de New York Summer Camp: Has space available in all levels. Contact: Amy Zuflacht 212-439-3825 or at azuflacht@lfny.org

NY Kids Club: June 1st -August 30th Special Deal: $50 off any 2 weeks for Mommy Poppins readers Contact: 212 721 4400

74th St. Magic Summer Days Camp: There are a few spots still available in the 2.5- 6 year age group. Minimum of 2 week sign up. Contact: Julie@74magic.com

Chelsea Piers: Space still available in all sessions. Register before June 2nd to receive early bird pricing. Contact:  212.336.6846, camps@chelseapiers.com

Camp Broadway: July 13 - 17, Aug 3 - 7 Contact: 212-575-2929

Physique Swimming June 29 - August 7 Special Deal: $20 off from each week if you sign up through Mommy Poppins with code MP20off Contact: (212) 725 - 0939, Info@PhysiqueSwimming.com

Fencers Club: 07/20 to 08/14/09 Special Deal: 10% off for registering before 5/30/09 Contact: info@fencerclub.com

Educational Alliance All sessions currently available. Contact: 646-395-4250 Sarah_Koo@edalliance.org

Asphalt Green Session A – 6/29-8/14 – Ages 4-13, Session B – 6/29-7/31 – Ages 4-13, Session C – 6/29-7/24 – Ages 4-13, Session D – 7/13-8/14 – Ages 4-13 Contact: 212.369.8890 ext. 2084, camps@asphaltgreen.org

ROBOFUN June 15 - September 3rd. Contact: maria@vemny.org

Champion Tennis Half day tennis & sports mini camp. Contact: info@championtennisclub.com

Day Jams July 27-31, Aug 3-7, Aug 10-14 Contact: info@dayjams.com, 800-295-5956

14th Street Y   Programs available in camps for children aged 17 months-6th grade. Contact: Dana Federbush 212 780 0800 ext 240, dana_federbush@14streety.org

Claremont Prep Summer Camp Summer Camp (2-6 week sessions from June 22-July 31), Music Camps (June 22-26 or July 27-31), Cooking Academy (weeks of June 22, July 6, July 20, July 27) and Fine Arts Workshop (June 22-26). Special Deal: $100 off for Mommy Poppins readers. Write "MOMPOP" on application. Contact: slevin@claremontprep.org

Hola Playgroup in Spanish: Summer Camp 3-6 yrs Special Deal: Sign up for 6 weeks and take $100 off. Contact: info@holaplaygroup.com (917) 648-5006

Camp Appleseeds Summer Camp for 3 and 4 year olds. Sessions run from May 11th - August 28th Contact: Camp@appleseedsnyc.com 212 792 7590

Park Slope Day Camp June 29- September 3rd Special Deal: Save $50 with code PSDC7732 Contact: Phone (718) 788-PSDC (7732)

Suburban Day Camps

JCC at Pearl River: Session 1, June 25-July 17 and Session 2, July 20-Aug 14 Contact: Genna Singer 646.505.4430 gsinger@jccnyc.org

92nd Street Y Camp Programs: June 29-August 21 Special Deal: Bring a Buddy! Enroll a friend and get $100 back. Contact:  call 212.415.5573

Blue Rill Day Camp openings for ages 3 -14 from NYC (transportation from Upper East and Upper West sides of Manhattan) Contact: 845-352-3521 or info@bluerilldaycamp.com

Corbin's Crusaders Day Camp Pre Camp June 15-26, June 29 - August 14. 3-day, 4-day, full weeks or full summer Special Deal: 5% off when you enroll for 1-3 weeks, 10% off for 4 weeks or more, put "mommypop" in the notes section. Contact: 212) 875-8174

Deer Mountain Day Camp Limited space available in all sessions. Contact: 845-354-2727, info@deermountaindaycamp.com

Woodmont Day Camp June 29th - August 20th, 2009 Contact: (845) 638-0700 info@woodmontdaycamp.com

Deerkill Day Camp June 29 - August 21 Contact: 845-354-1466, directors@deerkilldaycamp.com

Gate Hill Day Camp  4-8 week programs for campers 3-13 years. Also Special program in Arts & Sciences & Early Childhood. Special Deal: Mommy Poppins Readers receive $300-$500 off Spring Enrollment based on 4-8 week sessions Contact: 845.947.3223 info@gatehilldaycamp.com

Buckley Day Camp All sessions are available (6/29-8/21) Contact Donna or Denise 516 365 7760

Sleep-Away Camps

Bucks Rock Camp June 24-July 18, June 24-Aug. 15, July 19 - Aug. 15 Contact: 800-636-5218

French Woods Session 1, June 10-30 / Session 4 August 9-30 Contact: 845-887-5600, admin@frenchwoods.com

Check our our 2009 Summer Camp Guide for more information about NYC summer camps for kids.