CREA Summer Camp (July 20–24) — STEAM & Active Play at Industry City Brooklyn

At Industry City in Brooklyn, CREA Summer Camp—Session 6 (July 20th–24th) turns a weekday into a STEAM-powered playground for kids ages 4–12. Located at Industry City 253 36th Building 3 2nd Floor, Space C259 Brooklyn, NY, 11232, the program blends high-energy movement zones with a hands-on design lab that focuses this week on vortexes and black holes, environmental themes, and maker culture. Camp days begin with motion-driven adventures across ten interactive zones: climbing challenges, sensor-controlled games, obstacle runs, and problem-solving stations that get campers running, strategizing, and collaborating. After movement, the Design Lab refocuses energy into building and coding—kids move from play to purpose as they prototype mini-inventions, create digital animations, and learn basic programming concepts tied to ecological lessons. What makes CREA distinctive in Brooklyn’s recreation scene is that it bridges active play and digital making inside a single, fully equipped space. Laptops, tablets, maker tools, and craft supplies are included so children can iterate from a physical prototype to a virtual sketch without leaving the facility. The balance of gross-motor activity and quiet creative time supports diverse learners and gives caregivers a single pickup time instead of shuttling between gyms and classrooms. The camp also schedules outdoor lunch and supervised free play so kids get fresh air in nearby courtyards. The session’s environmental thread is woven into daily challenges—teams tackle missions that simulate habitat restoration and resource planning, reinforcing ecology with tangible design tasks. The program’s structure supports both full-day and half-day attendees, with early drop-off from 8:30 am and late pick-up available to 4 pm, and a maximum group size of 20 that keeps instruction personal and manageable. Families will appreciate practical details: pack a nut-free lunch, a water bottle, and clothes suited for active play. The location sits in a historic industrial complex formerly known as Bush Terminal, repurposed into creative studios and public spaces, giving campers a gritty, urban backdrop for imaginative exploration. CREA’s educators emphasize curiosity, iterative problem solving, and environmental stewardship—values that align with the camp’s focus and the city’s maker scene. Whether your kid wants to race through an obstacle course, solder a basic circuit, or storyboard a mini-game about black holes, this session offers a week of kinetic learning designed to leave them both tired and inspired. Sessions run July 20th–24th with options for one to five days; CREA accepts children aged 4 through 12 and limits groups to 20 participants maximum to ensure hands-on attention. Meeting point: Industry City 253 36th Building 3 2nd Floor, Space C259 Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Included are maker supplies, tablets, and supervised outdoor play; campers should bring sunscreen. This program is ideal for curious kids who need movement as well as mental challenge and growth.