New York Summer camp charter bus rentals
Remember when you’d go to the best sleepaway camps and you’d hang out with your friends, schedule-free? Art classes, paddling in the kayak on the lake—the possibilities were never-ending. Diving off the dock into the cool waters felt so good. Everybody loves summer camp, whether you go away or you just spend the day there.
After summer camp, you return recharged and ready for the school year. Maybe you have kids of your own, who are going to summer camp this year. Or perhaps you help organize a summer camp. How will you get all of those kids to the special locations? Bus rental for summer camps in New York City is the answer, and Bus.com has you covered.
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Why rent a bus?
When you rent buses for summer camps, you know a few things will be true. You won’t have to worry about parking. You can keep all the kids in one vehicle, which means it’s easier to keep track of them all. A bus rental means you can focus on the kids’ experience. For more helpful tips on chartering a bus for minors, check out our helpful guide.
While on the bus, there are plenty of games and activities to keep kids occupied and to pass the time in style. When headed back to your summer camp base, bus rental means that everyone meets in one spot, and you can easily do a headcount to ensure that you have all participants accounted for. For more in-depth help with how to manage your pick up points, be sure to follow our guide.
Why Bus.com?
24/7 customer care
Bus.com's 24/7 customer care team is there to ensure that when you rent a bus for camp, all the details are smooth and seamless.
Safety first
Participants’ safety is one of your number one priorities, and it is one of ours, too. Our drivers are vetted closely and all of the vehicles from our partner network are rigorously inspected for safety.
Easy booking
Our online booking tool makes getting a price estimate an easy and quick process. Within less than two minutes, you can find out what type of bus and budget you are looking at.
Bus types
At Bus.com, we have the right bus to meet your needs, whatever the size of your summer camp group. Our partner network has everything from the classic yellow school bus to the coach bus or the mini coach bus. If you’re looking for an affordable option for a short trip, the school bus or minibus is perfect, depending on how many participants you have. A coach bus is better for a longer trip, as it has a restroom.
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Summer camps within New York City
There are a number of summer camps in New York City. Here are a few to get you started as you plan your child’s summer break.
New York Botanical Gardens (NYBG) Summer break camps
New York Botanical Gardens is one of the cool plant-based summer camps in New York City. They host a plethora of camps in all shapes and sizes. Some of their offerings encompass three-week sessions, while others are only four days. The campus is 250 acres and there’s lots of room for students to discover the world through nature exploration, group tasks, art activities, and so forth. There are options for students in grades K-8 and various discounts are available.
Queens Botanical Garden camp
Queens Botanical Garden camp is for children between the ages of 2 and 14. During the school year, QBG offers similar programs in the spring and fall. However, during summertime, there is summer camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the option to extend to 5:30 p.m. Themes are anchored in three main areas: forest exploration, gardening, and junior naturalists. Family membership offers discounted prices for camp.
Brooklyn Childrens' Museum camp
This summer camp in New York City (in July and August) is free to students who are entering grade 1-6 in the fall. Camp slots are determined via a lottery and students who participate will receive breakfast and lunch on-site. Your children will get to participate in several field trips throughout the summer and they will explore science, culture, and art through the lens of the specimens in the museum.
NYC parks
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program occurs from early July until late August and is open to students between the ages of 6 and 13. Activities include outdoor sports such as canoeing and fishing, as well as indoor activities that explore STEAM topics. There are nearly 20 locations throughout all of New York City. Participation is dependent on a lottery and tuition is $500 for seven weeks.
Summer camps outside of New York City
Are you looking for the best sleepaway camps in NY? Look no further. We’ve gathered a few of them here for you.
Adirondack camp
One of numerous New York summer camps, Adirondack Camp is a sleepaway camp surrounded by Lake George in upstate New York. This camp has been around for more than 100 years, offering kids the opportunity to spend their summers in nature and build lifelong friendships. A coed camp, it’s open to kids between the ages of 7 and 17.
Camp Seneca Lake
Camp Seneca Lake is run by the JCC of Greater Rochester and welcomes students entering grades 3 through 11. This sleepaway camp in New York, located in the Finger Lakes region, has been serving campers for 90 years on their 200 acre expanse. Campers can expect to leave with greater anchoring in their Jewish identity and stronger commitment to Jewish values. Days begin with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and end with a snack by 9:00 p.m. In-between, campers participate in selected activities.
Camp Echo
Camp Echo is located about 90 minutes outside of New York City. Everything about this sleepaway camp in New York is designed around community and being comfortable. Cabins are organized by interests and campers have opportunities to visit camp before the first bus ride to camp. Campers make their own cabin rules for the sessions, with the guidance of the cabin counselors. Every day has a rough schedule with lots of free time. Your kids will love the freedom of Camp Echo.
Camp Eagle Hill
Camp Eagle Hill is one of many summer camps in New York state that offers overnight camp options. Located just ninety miles outside of New York City in the Berkshire Mountains. Its cabins have their own bathrooms and single beds. Each day has six periods where campers can select what activities they want to attend. There are athletic activities and arts and theater events as well. At night, there are special activities each day.
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