The best baseball camp programs for NYC kids

Your ball of energy can choose between a swim, sports or arts camp with expert instructors. Swimmers can tucker themselves out with endless pool time, young athletes will be in their element as they play baseball, tennis and other team sports and creatives can express themselves in many media, including the circus arts and film. Each program includes exciting weekly field trips that’ll appeal to all, such as a Mets game or rock climbing at the Cliffs in Queens. Ages 4.5–13. 

Why should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers in the Summer Slugger program can take a break from the heat at the Baseball Center's 15,000-square-foot indoor facility, one of the city's best. Little ones learn the basics of the game as well as hand-eye coordination, flexibility, focus and—if all goes well— they'll develop an early love for baseball. Can't make the summer-long commitment? The center offers everything from private lessons to bating cage rentals and even birthday parties. A full-day camp is offered for those 6–12 and those from 4–12 can opt for a half-day program as well. Ages 2–3.

Although the 2019 dates have yet to be revealed, Nike Big League Baseball Camp will return to Mercy College for an exciting summer offering for older kids. At this camp, players will take their skills to new levels through lectures, invidualized attention, scrimmages and other activities. Overnight and day options are available. Learn more here. 

New York Empire Baseball Camps, which are offered throughout the year when school's not in session, group young athletes by age and skill level to help them achieve their goals on the field. Kids ages 6–14 will even have a chance to choose the areas in which they want to improve, such as pitching. The summer 2019 dates have yet to be revealed, but you can learn more here.