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NYC's #1 Creative Space for Kids · Hourly Art · After School · Camps · Birthday Parties

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PLAYDAY is the place for children to experience the joy of making ART in a fun, safe, clean, supportive, and collaborative studio environment. During PLAYDAY's ART Activities, After School Programs, Camps, Custom Birthday Parties, and Special Events, our super positive highly trained instructors and spacious studios give children the opportunity to discover their creative voice and have fun while they're doing it.

Making new friends is the added bonus!

PLAYDAY is designed to support children's creative enrichment and imagination through enhanced cognitive development, boosted self-confidence, and refinement of problem solving skills.

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What types of experiences does Playday offer?

For our youngest participants, we offer the 90-minute Grown Up & Me Art & Sensory experience for children ages 1–4, Monday–Friday 10:15–11:45AM.

Our 60-minute Art Studio 5+ drop-in activities such as Drawing & Painting, Watercolor World, Sculpture, Cartooning, Little Architects, and many others are offered daily Monday–Friday all year round. Check with your local PLAYDAY location's schedule to learn more about each activity offered.

Monday–Friday during Camp 5+ and After School 5+, children enjoy a series of activities that introduce them to ART history, reveal creative talents, and most importantly have fun with new friends and creative role model instructors.

Our Advanced Art program is designed for the child that enjoys Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Roblox Design, or Architecture and wants to move their skills to the next level.

From regular programming to specialized workshops, you have so many opportunities to immerse your child in the world of ART. Not to mention, our very popular custom creative Birthday Parties.

Children 4 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 5+ can be dropped off. All offerings are drop-in space permitting.

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How can I sign up?

PLAYDAY is all about flexibility: Hourly, ½ Day Morning, ½ Day Afternoon, All Day, All Week, All Semester, and Unlimited Access booking options are available.

Book a single activity, buy a package, sign up for full day camps, or get unlimited access. However you need to fit your child's creative enrichment into your schedule, we'll be here.

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Our Unlimited Access programs are a great way to save on all offerings: choose three-month or annual unlimited access, which includes access to guest appearances, advanced art workshops, and special events.

We have locations in Cobble Hill, Long Island City, Hoboken, Park Slope, Upper West Side, Upper East Side — with more in the pipeline.

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Who are the instructors?

Kids and parents alike rave about our instructional staff. (Probably because we hire such awesome people.)

Every PLAYDAY instructor is a highly trained artist with a passion for sharing their knowledge and diverse academic experiences with children, keeping your little one engaged and learning.

Our team of instructors are regularly praised for their patience, kindness, and attentiveness.

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What are the benefits of art for children?

Creativity & Critical Thinking

Art requires children to use their imagination and interpret the world in their own way, helping them think outside the box and come up with unique solutions.

Visual Literacy

By learning to look closely at color, line, shape, and texture, children develop their attention to detail and their ability to focus on a task.

Cultural Awareness

Creating art enlightens children to different cultures and perspectives, giving them a glimpse into the diversity of human experiences.

Overall, learning about and creating art can be a fun and engaging way for children to develop a range of important skills, including creativity, critical thinking, visual literacy, and cultural awareness.

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What parents are saying

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My nanny took my 3 year old to Playday on a day there was no school and my daughter came home so excited about all of the projects she created. She also told me to tell her nanny she doesn't need to come with her when they go back today since she has her own special art teacher when she is there. The projects she brought home made it clear to me that the Playday staff was able to keep my daughter's focus and attention. She was SO PROUD of her work. And we just booked her 4th birthday party at Playday next month! Can't wait.

Melissa Ben-Ishay

Playday Hoboken

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After just one activity, your child will start to build up their confidence (and they'll definitely want to come back for more!)

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