How to Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Child (Age-Wise Guide)

Buzzing Bee 05/01/2025

Summer camps are a fantastic way for kids to learn, grow, and have fun beyond the classroom. But with hundreds of options available, how do you know which camp is right for your child?

The answer lies in understanding what works best for your child’s age, personality, and interests. Here’s an age-wise guide to help parents choose wisely.

Ages 2–4: Parent–Toddler & Play-Based Camps

What to Look For:

Short duration (1–2 hours max)
Parent-child participation or assisted sessions
Lots of free play, music, stories & sensory activities

Ideal Camps:

Storytime & rhyme sessions
Messy play/art camps
Dance & movement workshops

Parent Tip: Choose a familiar location (like your child's preschool) and avoid over-scheduling.

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Ages 5–7: Exploratory & Mixed-Activity Camps

What to Look For:

Camps that offer a little bit of everything — arts, sports, storytelling, drama
Safe, well-supervised environments
Hands-on, imaginative activities

Ideal Camps:

Art & Craft workshops
Nature/science exploration
Beginner-level sports or dance

Parent Tip: Ask about group size, and opt for half-day camps to avoid fatigue

Ages 5–7 Exploratory & Mixed-Activity Camps

Ages 8–10: Skill-Focused & Social Camps

What to Look For:

Programs that build specific interests or hobbies
Opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and leadership
Slightly more structured learning

Ideal Camps:

Robotics, chess, music, theatre
Sports clinics or coding camps
Public speaking, storytelling or book clubs

Parent Tip: Involve your child in the decision — they’re old enough to share what excites them!

Additional Tips for All Ages:

Check Credentials: Who are the instructors? What’s the child-to-teacher ratio?
Location & Timing: How far is it from home? Are pick-up and drop-off convenient?
Safety First: Are hygiene, first aid, and emergency protocols in place?
Trial Option: If possible, opt for a 1-day trial or a short first week.
Friend Factor: Going with a buddy can ease separation anxiety and boost fun!

Want to explore age-wise summer camps near you?

At BeeBuddy, we have a curated listings of summer camps across Delhi NCR — filtered by location, and interest.

East of Kailash Oxford Kids: Musical Storytime with Brain Gym

Summer Camp, Drama Theatre, Dance and Music Ongoing

Oxford Kids: Musical Storytime with Brain Gym

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Summer Camp, Languages, Tuition Classes 15th May, 2025 to 31 Jul, 2025

French classes by meghaa-French summer workshop

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Kalkaji

Summer Camp, Languages 15th May, 2025 to 30th Jun, 2025

Gkeducation academy-Spanish Summer Camp

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Summer Camp, Reading Writing, Languages, Tuition Classes 19th May, 2025 to 30th Jun, 2025

Seemas Skills Zone-Summer Camp For Cursive and Hindi Handwriting

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Meera Enclave

Summer Camp, Sports and Fitness, Art and Craft, Dance and Music, Cooking and Food, STEM, Tuition Classes, PlaySchools 19th May, 2025 to 7th Jun, 2025

Mothers' Mount School: Splash Cool Summer Camp

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New Delhi

Summer Camp, Drama Theatre, Art and Craft, Dance and Music, Tuition Classes 19th May, 2025 to 30th May, 2025

Bhaatkhande Sangit Vidyalaya: SUMMER CAMP 2025

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Green Park Icmas-Kids Summer Activities

Summer Camp, Reading Writing, STEM, Tuition Classes, Art and Craft 8th May, 2025 to 30th Jun, 2025

Icmas-Kids Summer Activities

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Patparganj holy-trinity-school-summer-camp-2025

Summer Camp, Languages, Sports and Fitness, Drama Theatre, Dance and Music, STEM, Reading Writing, Art and Craft, Tuition Classes 20th May, 2025 to 20th Jun, 2025

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Shalimar Bagh

Summer Camp, Sports and Fitness, Reading Writing, Art and Craft, Drama Theatre, Tuition Classes 15th May, 2025 to 30th Jun, 2025

The Shri Ram Wonder Years : SUMMER BLISS 2025!

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Chattarpur Made Easy School-Summer Camp 2025

Summer Camp, Drama Theatre, Sports and Fitness, Art and Craft, STEM, Tuition Classes 19th May, 2025 to 20th Jun, 2025

Made Easy School-Summer Camp 2025

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Rohini

Summer Camp, Art and Craft 19th May, 2025 to 30th Jun, 2025

Exquisite Arts Studio – Arts (Summer Camp)

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Pitampura

Summer Camp, Dance and Music, Art and Craft, Sports and Fitness, Drama Theatre, Tuition Classes 15th May, 2025 to 25th Jun, 2025

S Production Studio: Summer Camp

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Art and Craft, Reading Writing, STEM, Tuition Classes, Languages, Summer Camp 9th May, 2025 to 30th Jun, 2025

Summer Classes By Sonam Gupta

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Pitampura

Summer Camp, Sports and Fitness, STEM, Dance and Music, Art and Craft, Reading Writing, Languages, Tuition Classes 19th May, 2025 to 20th Jun, 2025

Mind Skills Academy-Summer Camp 2025

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Vasant Vihar Sangeet Shyamala-Summer Theatre Workshop

Summer Camp, Drama Theatre 26th May, 2025 to 20th Jun, 2025

Sangeet Shyamala-Summer Theatre Workshop

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Summer Camp, STEM, Tuition Classes 10th Apr, 2025 to 15th Jun, 2025

Maths magic-Kids Summer Camp

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Mandi House

Summer Camp, Workshops, Drama Theatre, Languages 20th May, 2025 to 29th Jun, 2025

Triveni Kala Sangam: Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop

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East of Kailash Wordbridge Language School-Spanish Crash Course For 10th

Languages, Summer Camp, Tuition Classes 20th May, 2025 to 8th Jul, 2025

Wordbridge Language School-Spanish Crash Course For 10th

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Kalkaji

Summer Camp, Reading Writing, Languages, STEM, Art and Craft, Drama Theatre, Tuition Classes 19th May, 2025 to 20th Jun, 2025

Snehsthali-Wonders of Summer 2025

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Vasant Vihar Happy Feet Play School-Summer Camp 2025

Summer Camp, STEM 12th May, 2025 to 30th May, 2025

Happy Feet Play School-Summer Camp 2025

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Gurugram

Summer Camp, Reading Writing, Art and Craft, Drama Theatre 26th May, 2025 to 20th Jun, 2025

Playful minds-Summer Camp Season 12

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Gurugram

Summer Camp, Art and Craft, Sports and Fitness, Dance and Music, Cooking and Food, Drama Theatre 26th May, 2025 to 20th Jun, 2025

INAAYA Daycare : SUMMER FIESTA 2025

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Panchsheel Enclave Pink Nest By Manju-Summer Camp 2025

Summer Camp, Art and Craft, Sports and Fitness, Cooking and Food, Dance and Music 12th May, 2025 to 15th Jun, 2025

Pink Nest By Manju-Summer Camp 2025

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Shahdara

Summer Camp, STEM, Sports and Fitness, Drama Theatre, Art and Craft, Dance and Music, Cooking and Food, Reading Writing, Tuition Classes 19th May, 2025 to 30th Jun, 2025

Sanfort Play School-Summer Camp 2025

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Anand Vihar Master Your Life-Kids Summer Camp

Summer Camp, Dance and Music, Art and Craft, Reading Writing, Drama Theatre, Languages, Cooking and Food, STEM 19th May, 2025 to 20th Jun, 2025

Master Your Life-Kids Summer Camp

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Civil Lines The Shri Ram Wonder Years-Summer Camp 2.0

Summer Camp, Sports and Fitness, Cooking and Food, Dance and Music, Art and Craft, Reading Writing, STEM, Drama Theatre 19th May, 2025 to 30th Jun, 2025