The Park Slope Day Camp

What The Park Slope Day Camp does

The Park Slope Day Camp (PSDC) is a privately held summer day camp founded in 1992 by Ronny Schindler and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company operates three physical camp locations across Brooklyn neighborhoods (Park Slope at PS 321, Carroll Gardens at Senesh School, and Windsor Terrace at St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy), with shuttle bus service extending its reach to 17+ Brooklyn neighborhoods. PSDC serves children from Pre-K through grade 10, operating an 8-week summer season from late June through late August, with school break Mini Camp sessions during Mid-Winter and Spring Recess, and an affiliated Kids Orbit after-school program operating during the school year. The company is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).

PSDC's core technology stack includes the Campanion mobile app (iOS and Android), which uses facial recognition to notify parents when photos of their children are uploaded to camp albums, and the CampIntouch online registration and camp management platform. The company offers a portfolio of programs: Traditional Camp (core program for grades PK-6), On Wheels (grades 7-8), Leadership Experience (grades 9-10), Sports Academy, and Take the Stage (performing arts), along with add-on services including Extra Fun extended care (4-6 PM) and busing/transportation.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with families registering online through CampIntouch or the Campanion app. Pricing is session-based with Traditional Camp 8-week pricing at $6,100 per child (including July 4 savings), specialty programs priced separately, and add-on fees for transportation and extended care. PSDC employs a multi-channel marketing approach including social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), in-person info sessions, phone consultations, and a $100 referral credit program. The company is founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional investment, and the Schindler family maintains operational control with a long-tenured leadership team.

Name

The Park Slope Day Camp

Legal name

The Park Slope Day Camp

Website

https://parkslopedaycamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Park Slope Day Camp is a privately held Brooklyn-based summer day camp founded in 1992, serving children from Pre-K through grade 10 across three locations with shuttle bus service to 17+ neighborhoods, offering traditional, sports, performing arts, and leadership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Summer Day Camp Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB)

Keywords

• Summer day camp services
• Youth day camp programs
• After school programs
• Camp transportation services
• Children summer activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: Primary revenue stream from weekly or session-based camp fees charged to families for children entering Pre-K through grade 10. Fees vary by program type and number of weeks enrolled.
2. Transportation Services: Shuttle bus fees charged per child per week for transportation to and from camp locations across Brooklyn neighborhoods including Bay Ridge, Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, and others.
3. Extended Care (Extra Fun): Fees for extended afternoon care from 4 PM to 6 PM, offering camp games, arts and crafts, and sports activities. Discounted rate available for full-season enrollment.
4. Mini Camp Sessions: Fees for school break camps during Mid-Winter and Spring Recess, keeping children active and engaged during school holidays.
5. Kids Orbit After School Programs: Affiliate after school programs operated by Kids Orbit, an affiliated organization, providing flexible after school programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Park Slope Day Camp provides full-day summer day camp programs for children entering Pre-K through grade 10 across three Brooklyn locations (Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Windsor Terrace). Core offerings include Traditional Camp (PK-6), On Wheels (7-8), Leadership Experience (9-10), Sports Academy (1-6), Take the Stage performing arts (1-6), Mini Camp during school breaks, Extra Fun extended afternoon care, and shuttle bus transportation serving 17+ Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Product overview

The Park Slope Day Camp operates a portfolio of summer day camp programs for children entering grades PK-10, including Traditional Camp (core program), On Wheels (grades 7-8), Leadership Experience (grades 9-10), Sports Academy, and Take the Stage specialty programs. The company also offers Mini Camp during school breaks, an extended hours program called Extra Fun, busing services, and a mobile app called Campanion for enrollment and photo sharing. An affiliated brand, Kids Orbit, provides after-school programs. The programs run eight weeks from late June through late August, with locations in Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, and Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Camp Core day camp program for campers entering grades PK-6, providing a full-day experience with arts, crafts, sports, swimming, and field trips in Prospect Park and the surrounding Brooklyn community.
• On Wheels Program for campers entering grades 7 and 8 featuring weekly trips, amusement parks, bowling, movies, specialized workshops, and overnight trips to Dorney Park and Club Getaway.
• Leadership Experience Six-week leadership program for teens entering grades 9 and 10, featuring workshops in public speaking, CPR/first aid certification, team building, overnight trips to Club Getaway and Dorney Park, and preparation for future camp staff roles.
• Sports Academy Sports skills program for campers entering grades 1-6 focusing on soccer, volleyball, baseball, karate, fencing, and tae kwon do, combined with traditional camp activities and beach program.
• Take the Stage Performing arts program for campers entering grades 1-6 with majors in drama, dance, music, and stagecraft, culminating in gala performances for families and friends.
• Mini Camp School break day camp offered during Mid-Winter Recess and Spring Recess for continued social engagement and activities when schools are closed.
• Extra Fun Extended afternoon care program from 4 PM to 6 PM featuring camp games, board games, arts and crafts, sports, and specialty activities for campers staying late.
• Busing/Transportation Transportation services including shuttle bus (corner pickups across Brooklyn neighborhoods), express bus (between locations), and Bay Ridge shuttle, using air-conditioned certified school buses with camp-trained counselors.
• Kids Orbit After School Programs Affiliate after-school programs operated by Kids Orbit (an affiliate of Park Slope Day Camp), offering flexible after-school programs with a family-like atmosphere; also includes Kids Orbit Recess - a customizable in-school recess program for PTAs and administrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 years of continuous operation and growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kids OrbitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKids Orbit is an affiliate of the Park Slope Day Camp, providing flexible after school programs with a family-like atmosphere. Also offers Kids Orbit Recess - a customizable program helping school administrators and PTAs provide safer and more active recess periods for students.
• Club GetawayminorOthersOvernight camp destination in the Berkshires used for multi-day trips for Senior Camp, On Wheels, and Leadership Experience programs. Leadership Experience includes 4-day overnight (August 4-7). Senior Camp has optional 3-day trip (August 11-13).
• Dorney Park & Lehigh River RaftingminorOthersTrip destination for On Wheels and Leadership Experience programs. Includes Thursday July 9 - Friday July 10 overnight (Dorney Park & Rafting @ Lehigh River).
• schoolnamestickers.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing name labels for campers. PSDC families can order labels during registration using code PSDC26 for 10% off. Labels help keep track of children's belongings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 92Y Day Camp: 92Y operates long-running NYC summer day camps serving Manhattan/Brooklyn families with multi-activity programming. Directly comparable as a premium, accredited urban day camp targeting families willing to pay $5K+ for full summer enrollment.
• Huckleberry Camp: Brooklyn/NYC-based day camp with multi-activity programming serving similar urban families. Directly comparable target market and programming structure.
• JCC Manhattan Summer Camp: Jewish Community Center day camp in Manhattan serving NYC families with multi-activity programming. Comparable urban day-camp model with similar pricing tier and age range.
• Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp: NYC-based multi-activity summer day camp serving Manhattan/Brooklyn families with sports emphasis (swimming, soccer, etc.). Directly comparable in scale, urban geography, and tiered weekly pricing model.
• Downtown Day Camp: Long-established NYC day camp serving families across Manhattan and Brooklyn with multi-activity programming and shuttle transportation. Direct competitor in the same urban premium-day-camp category.

Regional players

• Camp Settoga: Sleepaway camp in Westchester County, NY serving NYC-area families. Comparable in NYC-family targeting and premium positioning, but operates overnight rather than day, and outside Brooklyn geography.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater New York: Large incumbent operating multi-site summer day camps across NYC including Brooklyn. Overlaps in target market and age range, though broader mission and subsidized pricing differ from premium day-camp positioning.

Emerging players

• Steve & Kate's Camp: Multi-location day-camp operator with flexible enrollment model (any-weeks, drop-in style). Comparable in pricing structure and direct-to-consumer family focus, though broader geographic footprint.
• Goldfish Swim School: Year-round swim instruction franchise with summer programming overlap. Comparable in family-focused instructional programming and Brooklyn/NYC market presence, though swim-specific.

Others

• Kids in the Game: NYC-based youth sports and summer program operator. Adjacent comparable serving similar Brooklyn families with sports/activity programming, including summer camp extensions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ParkSlopeDayCamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/parkslopedaycamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parkslopedaycamp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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