Young Judaea
Our Activities:
The Sprout Brooklyn Difference
Since opening in the summer of 2015 in Red Hook, Sprout Brooklyn has offered a unique and enriching day camp experience that blends skill-building with dynamic Jewish and Hebrew programming. Our camp is designed to nurture the whole child, offering activities in swimming, sports, performing arts, crafts, and robotics, all thoughtfully integrated with experiential Jewish learning and a focus on Israel.
What sets Sprout Brooklyn apart is our holistic approach to both Jewish and Israel education, as well as child development. We prioritize age-appropriate activities that help each child reach their full potential while fostering important life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and relationship-building.
Sprout Brooklyn is a special place where children thrive. Our dedicated staff—comprised of college students and seasoned professionals—are here because they are passionate about making a positive impact on young lives. We are committed to creating an environment where every child can grow, learn, and feel valued.
Hebrew at Camp (דוּ לְשׁוֹנִי)
At Sprout Brooklyn, we are proud to offer a unique Hebrew Immersion experience that makes learning Hebrew fun and accessible for campers of all levels. Whether your child is a Hebrew beginner or already familiar with the language, our play-based curriculum ensures that Hebrew is a natural part of each day.
Our Israeli staff speak Hebrew with campers throughout the day, creating an authentic, immersive environment. Campers participate in engaging, play-based Hebrew activities multiple times a week, helping them build language skills through songs, games, and hands-on experiences. By the end of the camp session, your child will come home singing Hebrew songs, sharing new Hebrew words, and with a deeper curiosity about the Hebrew language and culture.
Swim (שְׂחִיָּה)
New This Year: Partnership with Physique Swim School
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Physique Swim School, NYC’s premier swim program! With years of expertise in the field of aquatics, the Physique team will be teaching swimming to our campers at a private pool at Léman Manhattan Prep School.
At Sprout Brooklyn, we believe swimming is an essential life skill, and we share Physique’s commitment to helping children become confident swimmers. The Physique team uses innovative, dynamic teaching methods and boasts a staff of highly experienced instructors who will work with young swimmers of all levels. Whether your child is just starting out or ready to improve their skills, our campers will be supported to reach the next level in the pool.
Water Play (משחקי מים)
Splash into Fun: Water Playground & Special Inflatables!
On days when campers aren’t swimming, they can cool off and have a blast at our interactive water playground! Featuring water fountains, sprinklers, and more, it’s the perfect way for kids to stay refreshed while having fun. Plus, each session we bring in a special, exciting waterslide or inflatable, adding extra thrills to their water-filled adventures!
Sports (ספּוֹרט)
Our sports program is designed to be fun, supportive, and educational for campers of all skill levels. Through a variety of team games and individual activities, campers will learn the fundamentals of sports like soccer, basketball, and gaga, while building teamwork, and communication skills. Coaches provide positive encouragement, ensuring that each child feels confident and capable as they develop their abilities. It’s all about learning the game, staying active, and having a great time together!
Yoga & Martial Arts (יוגה וקרב מגע)
Our Yoga & Martial Arts program offers a fun and engaging way for campers to stay active while developing important skills in stretching, focus, and teamwork. Through these dynamic activities, children learn to balance physical movement with mental discipline, helping them build both strength and confidence.
Robotics & Makerspace Workshop (סַדנָה & רוֹבּוֹטִיקָה)
At Sprout Brooklyn, campers have the exciting opportunity to learn coding with our Wonder Workshop Dash Robots! Dash is an intelligent, interactive robot that responds to voices and sounds, dances, and even sings—making the learning experience both engaging and fun.
In addition to coding, campers will get creative by building their own robots using recycled materials, combining technology with hands-on crafting to spark their imagination and problem-solving skills.
In Makerspace Workshop, campers dive into hands-on STEM projects that spark creativity and curiosity. Campers will explore science and technology, through fun, interactive activities, building problem-solving skills and teamwork along the way. Makerspace Workshop is the perfect activity for our campers to become young innovators!
Art (אומנות )
At Omanut (art), campers explore a variety of artistic techniques, from painting, drawing to crafting and mixed media, while expressing their unique ideas. Our experienced instructors implement a curriculum helping to inspire campers to create art connecting to our weekly Jewish Values and Tarbut studies. Each week campers will create and bring home their fun, imaginative projects.
Drama (דְרָמָה)
In our Performing Arts program, campers explore all aspects of creative expression—dance, song, and drama. Throughout the week, they engage in fun improv games and skit readings to build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills.
Our oldest campers take their creativity a step further, diving deeper into drama by writing, creating, and performing their own original skits for the camp. It’s a chance for every child to shine, whether on stage or behind the scenes!
Music & Dance (שירה וריקוד)
At music, campers learn about different instruments, while singing and learning songs in both English and Hebrew. At dance, campers experiment with multiple techniques, learning new and different ways to move their bodies.
We also start and end each day with songs and Israeli dancing. Explore our camp playlist and dance videos. wonderful time to learn new dances and songs.
Science & Nature (טבע & מדע)
Our Science & Nature program stimulates all of our campers’ senses—touch, smell, taste, movement, sight, and hearing—as they discover the wonders of the world around them. These hands-on activities encourage exploration and naturally guide campers to use scientific methods as they play, create, investigate, and experiment.
In science, campers have the opportunity to explore reactions, get messy with fun experiments, build structures, and more. In nature, they embark on outdoor adventures, connecting with the environment around them and learning about the world both near and far.
Jewish & Israeli Culture (עִברִית & תַרְבּוּת)
At Sprout Brooklyn, Jewish and Israel education are seamlessly woven into all of our camp activities. Each day, campers deepen their connection to Israel and discover more about their Jewish identity, leaving with a sense of pride and curiosity.
One of the highlights of the week is our “Tarbut” (Culture) program, where campers explore Israeli culture through engaging activities. From tasting Israeli foods to learning traditional music, celebrating holidays, and discovering the people and places of Israel, Tarbut offers a dynamic, hands-on way for campers to connect with the rich culture of Israel.