Creator Camp Manhattan

Summer camps still exist. Creator Camp Manhattan runs sessions along West 15th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, where kids spend weeks on projects that might actually matter later—coding, film, game design, robotics, 3-D modeling, and digital art. The address is 324 W 15th St New York, NY 10011, a stretch of the Village that feels more like a quiet side street than a thoroughfare. Parents who remember the era of lanyards and tie-dye can drop off children who would rather build a game than a campfire, and the curriculum shifts each summer to keep pace with whatever platform is trending.

Most slots fill early, so the only reliable way to claim one is to call (512) 753-5878 before the waitlist grows. The map at this link shows the exact spot, though the real draw is the idea of a summer spent making instead of memorizing. Directions are straightforward once you accept that the neighborhood’s grid can still surprise you.