Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Public Library
Prospect Park
Prospect Park Zoo

“Excellent experience. My daughter

came home with new perceptions
on nature, art, life in the city.
register online at: www.heartofbrooklyn.org/bcap
It’s a fantastic program and the
quality of the counselers was For more information or to
exemplary.” —Parent, 2007 receive a paper application,
call the Heart of Brooklyn
“BCAP is one of the most engaging
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and culturally rich camps I have
camp@heartofbrooklyn.org
encountered in the last 20 years.”
—Joanna Warren-Smith, President,
Camp Consulting Services, Inc.

“My son actually comes home to tell

me what he learned that day!”
—Parent, 2007

“I like BCAP because we have live

action on everything we learn.”
—Camper, 2006 The Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program is grateful for leadership support from Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin, Bank of America, Cashin Family Fund, Comey-Fitzgerald Family Foundation,
Fifth Floor Foundation, Independence Community Foundation, Lehman Brothers Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New York Life Foundation, Offensend Family Foundation, Pinkerton
Foundation, The Pumpkin Foundation, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, State Senator Eric L. Adams, and the generosity of individuals and member institutions.
“...a focused curriculum, organized
and imaginative. It is much better
than random play; they can do
that at home! It keeps their
academic skills sharp during the

BCAP Summer Camp

summer and grabs the attention
of those who need a way to
develop skills. It also enables

2008
them to interact with a variety
of peers beyond their school
environment.” —Parent, 2007

“I like animals a lot. We got to look

at them up close. Once we got to
fill bags with hay and crickets and
give them to the meerkats.”
—Camper, 2005

“BCAP met my expectations and

even exceeded them. BCAP is
really hands–on.”—Parent, 2004

“BCAP is awesome! I like going to

all the different places and doing
activities.” —Camper, 2005
 The Theme: TRANSFORMATIONS
Turn art, science and literature
topsey-turvey as you explore the
wide world of TRANSFORMATIONS.
Journey and discover how people,
places, things and even ideas can
OTHER IMPORTANT BCAP FACTS:
• Camper drop-off & pick up is at
Here are a few things you can do at BCAP Summer Camp:
Brooklyn Museum.
• Transportation between sites,
admission fees and other
expenses included.

BCAP Summer Camp turn into something totally new! • Drinks and snacks provided;

2008
Brooklyn AN INNOVATIVE
Cultural SUMMER DAY CAMP
FOR YOUTH
Adventures AGES 7-12
Program
The Program Go behind the
scenes at Brooklyn’s most treasured
cultural institutions– Brooklyn
Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden,
Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn
Public Library, Brooklyn Children’s
Museum, and Prospect Park! Weave
exciting connections between the
arts, nature, world culture, literature,
history and the sciences, all in the
Heart of Brooklyn.
The Dates:
2-Week Camp Sessions
Session 1: June 30th–July 11th
Session 2: July 14th–July 25th
Session 3: July 28th–August 8th
The FEES:
Basic Camp: $625/session
Stay and Play After-Camp Program:
$150/session
10% discount if you register
by March 1st, 2008. Full and partial
scholarships are available. Applications
must be received by May 1st, 2008.
The Fundamentals Each day at
BCAP Summer Camp brings a brand
new adventure, as campers travel
daily to two Heart of Brooklyn cultural
sites— rain or shine. During each
visit campers participate in educator-
led tours and hands-on workshops
that make creative learning fun.
campers bring their own
bag lunches.
• BCAP runs from 9am–3:30pm
• Early drop off available
at 8:30am free of charge
• Optional Stay and Play
After-Camp Program available
3:30-6pm for additional fee
Stay and Play During our optional
Stay and Play After–Camp Program
from 3:30-6pm, campers have a
chance to engage in creative arts
projects including:
• Origami, painting and sculpting
• Writing songs and making music
• Scripting and producing plays
• Choreographing movement and
learning cultural dance traditions

Attend one of our pre-camp

parent information sessions
at Brooklyn Public Library:
Saturday, December 22nd, 12-2pm
Tuesday, January 22nd, 4-6pm
Wednesday, February 20th, 1-3pm
Tuesday, March 11th, 4-6pm
Saturday, April 19th, 12-2pm
Tuesday, April 22nd, 4-6pm
Tuesday, May 6th, 4-6pm
Central Library, Youth Wing
Brooklyn Cultural Adventures
Program (BCAP) Summer Camp is
an innovative thematic day camp
for 7-12 year-olds, encouraging
youth to explore the cultural riches
register online at: www.heartofbrooklyn.org/bcap
right in their own backyard. Through
engaging hands-on experiences,
For more information or to
youth build self-esteem, embrace
receive a paper application,
Brooklyn’s diversity, and create call the Heart of Brooklyn
a lifelong bond to their cultural office at 718-638-7700 x10.
community. With BCAP Summer camp@heartofbrooklyn.org
Camp, become an Adventurer in the
Heart of Brooklyn!