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Below are the most commonly asked questions for families considering if the Thalia Kids Book Club Camp is a good fit for their young readers.
If you've still got questions, please reach out - we are happy to speak with you!
The Thalia Kids Book Club Camp is based at Symphony Space on the Upper West Side.
The age range is 9 – 14 years old.
Week 1 is open to 9-to-11-year-olds.
Week 2 is open to 12-to-14-year-olds.
Due to the large volume of interested campers, we are unable to accommodate applicants who are not in the specified age group.
The Thalia Kids Book Club Camp is able to accommodate approximately 25 campers for each week.
Campers can be dropped off at Symphony Space between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Campers will NOT be admitted earlier than 8:30 AM.
Camp concludes at 4:00 PM. Older campers in the 12-to-14 age group may self-dismiss with a parent or guardian's permission.
A typical day will include physical warm-up activities related to books; a 2-hour meeting with the day's featured author; a chance to write stories, poems, plays, or journals; to share work with peers; and to participate in book discussion groups.
Check out the Thalia Kids Book Club Camp Blog for daily updates from past and present camp sessions!
In-person campers and staff will take public transportation (subway or bus) to travel to various locations around the city. MetroCards will be provided by camp staff.
The Thalia Kids Book Club Camp will be run by Lulu Fogarty, Education Director, and Magdalene Wrobleski, Camp Manager. Several Symphony Space staff, interns, and other camp counselors will also help supervise activities. There will be at least one adult per ten children at all times.
No, all food will be provided by the camper’s parent or guardian. Symphony Space is a nut-free environment. Please inform us of your camper's dietary needs or any allergies when you register.
Cancellations before April 1, 2024 will be refunded in full.
Cancellations after April 1, 2024 will not be refunded.
Symphony Space's COVID-19 health and safety policies are evolving. At this time, we will not be requiring proof of vaccination for campers. You can view Symphony Space's current health and safety policies here.