SUMMER CAMP
July 7th to August 15th
Applications for Summer 2025 are now open!
Apply by May 16th
about harlem grown’s summer camp
This summer, our theme is “What You Water Will Grow.” Like our plants, our campers will be immersed in an experience that will challenge, encourage, and uplift them to grow! What You Water Will Grow is a unique food and farm education camp for students in grades K-8, designed to teach the importance of nurturing—whether it’s plants, relationships, or personal growth. Our campers will cultivate not just gardens, but also friendships, leadership skills, and a deeper connection to themselves and their communities!
summer camp 2025 details
Harlem Grown’s summer camp is FREE for all participants.
Due to high volume of applications, campers will be selected via a lottery and we will not be able to provide individual follow up on application status. Completion of this camp application form does not guarantee admission to camp. Selected students will be notified the week of May 26th.
In order to be considered for our summer camp lottery, all children must:
Be a rising K-8th grader for the 2025-2026 School Year (6 years old or older)
Meet the household eligibility requirements
Agree to attend all 6 weeks of camp
Be fully immunized and up-to-date on eligible vaccines. NOTE: No religious exemptions to vaccination are allowed for children attending summer camp
Complete this application form in full by May 16th
Submit a completed copy of the Child & Adolescent Health Examination Form by May 16th. This form must be filled out by a medical professional and dated within the last year.
Attend the caregiver orientation session if your child is selected.
If you have any questions, please contact Director of Youth Programs, Rosa Marruffo, at rmarruffo@harlemgrown.org.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible to attend camp?
Children must meet the following requirements in order to attend camp:
Be a rising K-8th grader for the 2025-2026 School Year
Commit to attending all 6 weeks of summer camp
Live above 96th Street in Manhattan or the Bronx
Meet all other eligibility requirements in section 5 of our application
How can I apply for my child's spot in summer camp?
Applications for Summer 2025 are open now. Please apply using the link above.
If I complete an application, will my child automatically be enrolled in camp?
No, campers will be selected via a lottery, with preference given to those who have participated in our programs before. Completing an application does not guarantee a spot in camp.
If my child is selected to attend summer camp, what else do I need to do?
In order to attend camp, parents will need to have their child's physician complete the Child and Adolescent Health form required by NYC DOH. Parents will also need to attend a mandatory camp orientation before the start of camp.
If you have any questions or need additional information please email info@harlemgrown.org.