Our front doors are undergoing repairs. Please use caution when entering. We have signage and staff in place to help guide access into the fitness center.

 

The basketball gymnasium will be closed for maintenance from 9AM – 3PM on Thursday, December 11 and will close early at 1PM on Sunday, December 14.

New Town Day Camp (Ages 2-5)

For Children Ages 2 – 5

New Town Day Camp

For Children 2–5 Years

Registration for 2026 will begin on December 3, 2025, at noon. Please note that current families in Prelude to Preschool and Preschool and returning NTDC families will have priority during registration.

Register for Summer 2026

At the 14Y’s New Town Day Camp (NTDC), children make new friends in a fun and safe environment. Children enjoy playtime in 14Y’s wonderful facilities, including its climate-controlled indoor pool, basketball gymnasium, air-conditioned classrooms, and beautifully constructed rooftop playground, complete with sprinklers and shaded areas. To maximize children’s social opportunities, campers are divided by age group. Please note that children younger than three do not swim at camp, but enjoy playing in the sprinklers on the roof daily!

For more information, please email Jill Shely, Associate Director of Early Childhood, at JShely@14streety.org.

NTDC Rates 2026

Camp runs Monday, June 29th – Aug 7th.  The last day of camp ends at 1 PM for all campers. We are closed on Friday, July 3rd.

Please note that after April 1, a $150.00 late registration fee applies.

Camper Age Enrollment Options Standard Rates
Age 2 Three Half Days (Tues/Wed/Thur) | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM $4,300
Ages 2–4 Five Half Days | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM $5,300
Ages 2–5 Five Full Days | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM $6,700
Ages 2-5 Extended Day I 4:00-5:30 $1,400

Important Things To Know

Member Discount
14% off for 14Y and MCC members

Sibling Discount
10% off for the 2nd NTDC registered sibling, and 15% off for 3rd and subsequent NTDC registered sibling(s)

Payments, Cancellations and Refunds
  • There is a non-refundable, non-transferable administration fee of $500 per camper upon enrollment
  • All payment schedules begin upon enrollment, and all payments for Summer 2026 must be completed by June 1, 2026
  • All tuition is fully refundable through March 1, 2026, less the non-refundable $500 deposit per child  
  • Starting March 2, 2026, there are no refunds on camp tuition and the remaining tuition balances will be charged 
Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans are available, options will be available upon checkout on CampSite. A minimum of $500 is due in order to complete enrollment.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available and the deadline for applications is January 14, 2026.

If you are interested in applying for financial assistance, please finish your enrollment and find the Optional Application for Financial Assistance on the Parent Dashboard in the “Forms” tab. Financial assistance applications and all supporting data must be submitted in CampSite.

Campers ages 3 and older learn the complex physical skills of swimming following Red Cross Swim Skills: water safety, breath and buoyancy control, front & back float, streamlining, and basic stroke mechanics.

All classes are taught by certified Water Safety Instructors. Children are grouped according to their ability. Our low student/teacher ratio (5 students to 1 instructor) ensures that your child receives optimal focus and attention throughout the course.

Swim Schedule:
  • Full-day Campers 3 – 5 years old swim 3 – 5 times a week
  • Half-day Campers 3 – 5 years old swim 2 – 3 times a week
  • Children younger than 3 do not swim at camp but enjoy playing in the sprinklers on the roof daily!

  • All campers must be at least two years old by the first day of Camp, Monday, June 29, 2026.
  • Please note this program is best suited for children who have participated in a drop-off program. Is your child ready for drop-off camp? Read this quick guide.
  • To participate in swimming your camper must be 3 years old on the first day of camp, Monday, June 29, 2026.

 

“Summer Camp at 14Y was the best choice for my toddlers! The environment is packed with fun-filled activities including swimming every day, and yet the counselors and staff made time to ensure my kids’ emotional needs were met. I am grateful to have found an exciting and loving summer spot!”
—Camp Parent

NTDC Sample Schedules for Summer 2025

*Please note that these are Sample Day Schedules and each day will vary.  All children will participate in movement, music, art, gym time/soccer, and weekly special activities and events. On Friday we all celebrate Shabbat!

Times Age 5 | Full Day Ages 3-4 | Full Day
9:00 – 9:30 AM Swim Morning Meeting
9:30 – 10:00 AM Classroom Change / Morning Meeting Roof Sprinkler Time
10:00 – 10:30 AM Classroom Play Classroom Change and Play
10:30 – 11:00 AM Snack Snack
11:00 – 11:30 AM Art Class Music in the Garden
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Rooftop Climbing and Sides Art Class
12:00 – 12:30 PM Lunch Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM Nap/Quiet Time Nap/Quiet Time
2:00 – 2:30 PM Soccer Change for Swim
2:30 – 3:00 PM Change for Sprinklers Swim
3:00 – 3:30 PM Roof Sprinkler Time Roof Garden / Snack and Play
3:30 – 4:00 PM Classroom Change / Snack and Goodbye Classroom Change / Snack and Goodbye
4:00 PM Dismissal Dismissal
Times Ages 3-5 | Half Day Age 2 | Half Day
9:00 – 9:30 AM Morning Meeting Morning Meeting
9:30 – 10:00 AM Music in Garden Classroom Play Time
10:00 – 10:30 AM Art Class Yoga in the Garden
10:30 – 11:00 AM Snack Snack
11:00 – 11:30 AM Classroom Change and Play Roof Sprinkler Play
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Swim Classroom Change and Play
12:00 – 12:30 PM Lunch Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 PM Circle Time, Songs and Games Circle Time, Songs and Games
1:00 PM Dismissal Dismissal

Meet the New Town Day Camp Team

Liz Lowy

Director of Early Childhood

Liz is a passionate early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience leading infant, toddler, and preschool programs in the City. Previously, Liz served as Education Director at Montclare…

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Jill Shely

Associate Director of Early Childhood

Jill Shely has been part of the 14Y community for more than 15 years. Jill is the Associate Director of Early Childhood and has worked at the 14Y as a…

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Julia Massey

Associate Director of Early Childhood, Operations

Julia joined the 14Y Early Childhood team in 2010, first as Assistant Director of the Parenting and Family Programs Department. In 2018, she joined the Preschool team and currently manages…

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Shane Buddo-Larrier

Program Manager, Early Preschool Program

Hello there! I’m Shane Larrier and I’m thrilled to be a part of the 14th Street Y, this time as the Program Manager for the Early Preschool Program. Over the past several years, I’ve had the…

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