About Kids of Summer Sports NYC
Kids of Summer Sports NYC stands out as a premier sports camp providing high-quality, fun, and confidence-building instruction across multiple sports (baseball, basketball, football, rookie sports) for children aged 5 and up. Its unique value proposition includes a team of exceptionally caring and experienced coaches (many with college sports backgrounds), flexible program options that accommodate individual child preferences, excellent communication, a parent-friendly payment plan, and convenient services like school pick-ups, all utilizing top-tier fields in Riverside Park.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Children (aged 5+) who thrive on structured sports activities and skill development in baseball, basketball, football, or general 'rookie sports'.Parents in Manhattan, especially the Upper West Side, looking for highly-rated local day camps, after-school programs, or fall classes.Families prioritizing experienced, caring, and fun coaches, many with college sports backgrounds.Parents who appreciate flexible program options and responsive communication from camp staff.Those seeking camps that offer payment plans to manage costs effectively.
Why families love it
- High-quality instruction confirmed by skill improvement (e.g., 6-year-old gained new baseball skills and confidence, older son's skills improved greatly).
- Coaches are consistently praised for being kind, knowledgeable, warm, encouraging, fun, and having played college sports (e.g., Francesca, Aaron, Uri, and others).
- Flexibility in accommodating child's preference for specific sports all day (e.g., 12-year-old son accommodated for 'football all day' some weeks).
- Excellent parent communication: staff respond very quickly and are always happy to help.
- Financial flexibility: payment plan options available, described as making camp 'so affordable compared to other camps'.
- Convenient service: Coaches facilitate pick-up of children and friends directly from school to the field, making it 'easier for us parents'.
Insider tips
- If your child has a strong passion for a specific sport (e.g., baseball, football, basketball), this camp offers high-quality, focused instruction that builds skills and confidence.
- For parents seeking financial flexibility, inquire about their available payment plan option, which makes it 'affordable compared to other camps'.
- If you are a Manhattan resident, particularly in the Upper West Side, leverage the camp's deep local roots and convenient use of prime Riverside fields.
- Families needing convenient child transport should ask about their school pick-up service, which coaches provide to get kids to the field.
- Don't hesitate to communicate specific preferences or needs for your child; the staff is praised for being responsive and accommodating (e.g., allowing all-day focus on one sport).
- Expect your child to come home physically tired ('totally exhausted in the best way') but mentally invigorated and excited for the next session.
- Value
- Offers a payment plan option that makes it 'so affordable compared to other camps', providing excellent value for high-quality instruction, experienced coaches, and flexible programming.
- Safety
- Implied through descriptions of coaches being 'warm and interested in the kids' and ensuring 'healthy competition and skill building', suggesting active supervision and a well-managed environment. No explicit safety protocols mentioned.
What parents say
"My 6 year old son Bowie had the time of his life at Kids of Summer! Even as a little guy, he has a passion for all things baseball. Kids of Summer provided him with high quality instruction, encouragement, and fun! The coaches were kind and knowledgeable, and Bowie finished camp having gained new skills and confidence. He can’t wait to come back next summer!"
a year ago
"Kids of Summer is the premier sports camp for kids in Manhattan. We’ve been sending our son Nico to Kids of Summer day camp and after school since he was 5 years old. The coaches are incredible with the kids and ensure they enjoy a mix of fun, healthy competition and skill building. The founders of the Camp, Mike and Brian, are native New Yorkers so Riverside is literally their back yard and they ensure the kids have everything they need each and every day. Francesca, the Deputy Director and one of the coaches, is also a native New Yorker and an absolute gem (and a baller!) - the kids adore h"
a year ago
"My son is 12 year old, attended the football and basketball camp this year at Kids of the summer(KOS). He came home every day so excited to tell me all about his time at KOS, he loved all the coaches. He was exhausted after camp but couldn’t wait to go back the next day. Some weeks he only wanted to do football all day, the KOS team always accommodated him. The team at KOS always responded to me very quickly and was always happy to help in anyway. Also when you sign your kid up for camp, you can do a payment plan which makes it so affordable compared to other camps. My son can’t wait to go bac"
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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