• Children of New York City need fun, and educational summer activities to keep them occupied.new-york city image by Pierre-Emmanue Bayart from Fotolia.com
  
  Tight budgets are a reality in more households than not in these tough economic times. For those NYPD parents living in Queens, New York, this is no exception. Rather than their children missing out on summer camp opportunities, granting has been made available to many programs. Because of this, free summer camps are available for children ages 5 to 18 living in New York City.
  
  

Wingspan Arts Summer Theater Conservatory

• There is focus on serious instruction, as well as fun and active play.Theater image by Alexander Tarasov from Fotolia.com
  
  Children in grades 6 and up are eligible for free summer camp thanks to grants. Wingspan Arts Summer Theater Conservatory focuses on theatrical and performing arts. Not only are children able to learn these skills, but lunch and outdoor play is also provided throughout the day.
  
  Wingspan Arts, Inc.
  
  630 Ninth Ave., Suite 410
  
  New York, NY 10036
  
  212-586-2330
  
  wingspanarts.org
  
  

Willie Randolph Summer Sports Experience

• Training in a wide variety of sports and athletics is available.sport image by Jacques PALUT from Fotolia.com
  
  Low-income families with children ages 8 to 15 are eligible for free summer camp opportunities through Willie Randolph Summer Sports Experience. Beginning each spring, children are offered structured education in the sporting areas of track and field, soccer, tennis, basketball, baseball, and more.
  
  The Arsenal
  
  Central Park
  
  830 Fifth Ave.
  
  New York, NY 10065
  
  212-NEW--YORK
  
  nycgovparks.org
  
  

Shakespeare Lab JR

• This summer camp is beneficial because Shakespear's work is part of most high school curriculums, too.grave of william shakespeare image by Warren Rosenberg from Fotolia.com
  
  This free summer camp opportunity is available for students in grades 9 to 12. With particular focus on Shakespeare, students do not need to be familiar with him or his works in order to participate in this camp. This camp offers workshops and instruction about Shakespeare's work and his plays. Not only will students explore these areas, but they will also work on writing and performing.
  
  The Public Theater
  
  425 Lafayette St.
  
  New York, New York 10003
  
  212-539-8500
  
  publictheater.org