Brooklyn Trails offers nature-based, art-centered summer camp programming nestled in the woodlands and meadows of Prospect Park. Our program is built on a foundation of respectful, child-centered education where every activity supports social-emotional learning, autonomy, self-reliance, collaboration, and healthy conflict resolution. We believe deeply in the rights of all children to be informed, consulted, and genuinely included in building their learning environment.

As we move through Prospect Park together, our goal extends beyond exploration. We are building trails that connect people, fostering a sense of community, belonging, and shared wonder. It is our responsibility as educators to create learning environments rooted in inclusive, anti-bias thinking, and we are committed to continuously expanding our own understanding in the ongoing pursuit of justice for all.

By weaving together the natural world and the power of creative expression, we nurture the whole child, supporting their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. We cultivate a love of nature, encourage artistic risk taking, and inspire a genuine sense of curiosity and kindness for all living creatures. Our deepest hope is that every child who spends a summer with us leaves with a lifelong passion for art, nature, and community.