Category: Central Park

Lower Camp Program

NYC Summer Camp for 1st Graders & 2nd Graders Explore a traditional day camp experience in Central Park, NYC's heart, tailored for 1st and 2nd graders! Enjoy fun-filled days of adventure and exploration in the city's lush greenery. Campers will experience all the programs that Oasis has to offer. A nice introduction to new activities [...] Read More

Dressing Right for Day Camp in a New York Summer

Weather in New York can be both unpredictable and ruthless, and the summer camp season is of no exception. When it comes to beating the NY heat, planning ahead will be key to ensuring a comfortable day camp experience for your child. Whether it’s your family’s first time experiencing a NY summer or if you’re […]

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3 Ways to Make Your Child Feel More Confident at Day Camp

Attending day camp for the first time can be seriously overwhelming for a young child—and for parents! To help make the transition easier for both of you, instilling confidence in your child prior to the first day of camp will be essential, and it will also ensure a positive, fun experience that your child will […]

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Upper Camp Program

Kids Day Camps in NYC Entering 3rd to 5th Grade Nestled within the heart of New York City's Central Park, our Upper Camp Program activities cater to the evolving interests of our 3rd to 5th grade campers. Age-appropriate programming includes a mix of sports and non-sports activities, instructional swim and more. Upper Camp groups are [...] Read More

Early Start Program

Summer Programs for Preschoolers in NYC Ages 3 to 5 Oasis Day Camp is where children go to have a summer of fun while making friendships that last a lifetime. This begins at a young age with our Early Start Imagination Camp (ESIC), a unique preschool summer camp program for children between the ages of [...] Read More

A Guide for First-Time Campers: Acclimating in Pandemic Times

For many young children, day camp is an opportunity to meet with friends and other important adult figures in the early years of their lives. At day camp, they continue to learn new skills and appreciate their time spent outdoors. But for the past year, the day camp experience has been difficult to navigate. The […]

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Forms

Early Start Program Car Seat Release Day Camp Brochure Health Form Teen Travel Camp Brochure Health Form All Camps Sunscreen Authorization Read More

Transportation

Summer Camp Transportation Services Oasis bus service features pick-up and drop-off stops at a number of convenient locations in select neighborhoods at an additional fee of $125 per week/per child. Please email centralpark@oasischildren.com for our latest bus route information. All Oasis Bus counselors are certified in FA, CPR, and Epi-pen administration. Safe & Comfortable All transportation is done with […]

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Facilities

In partnership with the Central Park Conservancy Oasis provides children with a fantastic opportunity to play and learn in the great outdoors without ever leaving Manhattan. By working side-by-side with the Central Park Conservancy we are given sole access to the best that the Park has to offer. From basketball courts, baseball and athletic fields [...] Read More

Lunch Menu

What is for Lunch? Food at Camp Camp lunch is included in your tuition and the camp spirit comes to life when our campers come together at lunchtime. Whether it is beneath a shady tree or in the cool air-conditioned dining hall, campers have the chance to mingle with each other and eat with their [...] Read More