Summer Programs

2020 Summer Workshops at Léman Manhattan (9 - 14 year olds)

We are unable to offer Camp Léman or the Léman Summer Workshops this summer. While we had hoped to make in-person summer programming a reality for our families and developed various plans and protocols for this, there is not enough guidance at the local level for us to proceed. Léman Virtual Summer Programs will offer children from PreK through high school with an array of curated academic and enrichment opportunities led by our talented faculty. Virtual courses will be structured in various ways, with some meeting daily for one or two weeks, and others meeting at a recurring time each week (ex: every Tuesday from 10-11 am). Please check back to this site for more information.

In addition to our signature Camp Léman which serves 3-10 year olds, Léman Manhattan offers unique week-long intensives for older children to hone their interests in specialized areas. Campers engage in high-level instruction to deepen their passion and knowledge about the area of focus. Programs are overseen by our dedicated faculty as well as outside professionals and select program partners. Many programs conclude with an event for family and friends to highlight the experience such as a multi-course lunch at a camper-run pop-up restaurant, an instrumental concert, or a drone demonstration

Please contact Steve Levin, Director of After-School and Summer Programs, with any questions or for more information.

Léman Concert Band Camp

June 22-26
Students entering 5th-9th Grade

Intensive instruction and rehearsals culminate in a concert led by Léman’s amazing music faculty. Campers enjoy trips to expand their enjoyment of music. A tremendous amount of skill development occurs over the week, as campers deepen their appreciation for their instrument while having a blast! Note: Campers need at least one year of experience on a concert band instrument.

Léman Basketball Camp

July 15-19 or July 22-26
Students entering 4th-9th Grade

Led by Léman’s Varsity Basketball Coach and former professional, Demetrius Lafitte, this new camp will be an ideal environment for already experienced basketball players to hone their skills as well as for players newer to the game to build fundamentals. Drills in all areas will be combined with scrimmages and fitness exercises, while positivity and sportsmanship will be emphasized throughout. Campers will be separated by age and skill level.

Léman Culinary Camp

July 13-17 or July 20-24
Students entering 4th-8th Grade

Young gourmands experience every aspect of the culinary arts, focusing on the quality of ingredients along with the skills and techniques necessary to create great meals! The Léman Chefs have developed an abbreviated taste of Culinary School combining lessons in the kitchen with excursions to greenmarkets, specialty shops, and other "foodie" destinations. Families dine at a camper-created pop-up restaurant for Friday’s lunch… sure to be a highlight of their summer!

Coding & Flying Drones with Drone Genius

August 10-14 or August 17-21
Students entering 3rd-6th Grade

The DroneGenius program has been designed to continue STEM and Coding education while preparing campers to meet the demands of today! Drones are evolving our world in many ways by delivering packages, helping our first responders, providing security, photography and videography, and so much more. DroneGenius has even stepped into the software development space to create an app for today's modern real estate professional. We've developed programs to teach children how to navigate and embrace drone technology while continuing to sharpen their motor skills, math, science, tech and engineering abilities, and our favorites: spatial reasoning and solution engineering, all by coding the drones to complete automated movements. We provide different types of drones that are paired with apps. All equipment is provided! Campers work collectively in teams to achieve new missions such as achieving scavenger hunts only using a drone, drone races, hoovering challenges, and so much more!

More information at Drone Genius.

Bulls & Bears: Stock Market Boot Camp

July 13-17
Students entering 6th-10th Grade

Learn how you can start investing at a young age and make your money grow! Pick your own $100,000 stock portfolio with a stock-trading simulation tool using real-time market data and learn advanced investing concepts. This hands-on experience empowers campers with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence and "buy low, sell high"! Guest speakers from the financial industry enrich the camp experience. Field trips may include visits to nearby business destinations, including exclusive access to the bell-ringing ceremony at the Nasdaq/NYSE, Federal Hall and the Federal Reserve’s "gold vault"! Run in partnership with Spark Business Academy.

Budding Entrepreneurs Camp

August 10-14
Students entering 4th-6th Grade

If you love "Shark Tank," this empowering camp is for you! Join other intrepid campers and develop a business plan for your own business idea (or we can suggest one!). You will learn to take risks and persevere, while making business decisions about strategy, marketing and finance. Campers build confidence "learning by doing" throughout the week and make their "pitch" presentations on the last day of camp! Guest speakers from the business industry enrich the camp experience. Field trips may include visits to nearby business destinations, including exclusive access to the bell-ringing ceremony at the Nasdaq/NYSE, Federal Hall and the Federal Reserve’s “gold vault”! Run in partnership with Spark Business Academy.