Sky Village Astoria Park: Totally Rad Summer Camp (8am-6pm)

Get ready to rock and roll at our totally tubular 80’s Themed Summer Camp at Sky Village NYC! This summer, we’re taking your kids on a radical ride back to the '80s, where neon colors, big hair, and cassette tapes rule! 

Each day will be filled with retro fun, where campers will learn about the iconic culture of the 1980s through awesome activities, games, and creative projects.

Campers will explore everything from classic arcade games, cool fashion trends, to the music that defined the era. They’ll even get the chance to try out some gnarly 80's dance moves like the Moonwalk and the Running Man! Every afternoon will wrap up with a fun 80's-inspired arts and crafts project, such as friendship bracelets, tye-dye tshirts, and cassette tape crafts! Kids will also enjoy outdoor activities like retro dodgeball, water balloon fights, and super fun obstacle courses.

Our camp is for children ages 5-8 years old, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM -- Extended care is available until 6:00 PM five days a week!

Registration for summer camp is flexible allowing our families to commit to one week at a time. 

OUR RAD LINEUP OF 80’S FUN:

Week 1: Welcome to the 80s

• Introduction to 80s culture (neon colors, cassette tapes, boomboxes)
• Create retro name tags, and camp T-shirt tie-dying

Week 2: Retro Arcade Fun

• Build and decorate cardboard arcade games (Skee-Ball, Pac-Man).
• Learn how to play classic games such as Galaga, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect Four and Rubik's Cubes

Week 3: 80s Sports & Adventure

• Focusing on martial arts and gymnastics training inspired by 80s action movies (The Karate Kid and Rocky)
• Design our own neon t-shirts and scrunchies

Week 4: Totally Rad Science & Tech

• Explore early computers and technology
• DIY neon slime

Week 5: 80s Movies & Music Mania

• Screening of a (kid-friendly) classic 80s movie 
• Music video dance party with glowsticks! 
• Cassette tape art
• Costume Day: Dress like an 80s movie character

Week 6: Space & Sci-Fi Week

• Activities inspired by E.T., Star Wars, and Back to the Future
• “Space” obstacles, Jedi combat, and jumping like you're on the moon! 

Week 7: 80s Olympics

• “Olympics” style competitions incorporating gymnastics and martial arts techniques, with medals for various events
• Crafts: DIY sweatbands

Week 8: 80's Music Hall of Fame

• Listen and learn all favorite songs of the 80's such as 99 Red Balloons, Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Take on Me!

Week 9: Time to Celebrate!

• Recap favorite moments of the camp
• Activities: DIY photo frames and autograph books
• 80s-themed talent show and pizza party to close the camp

DAILY SCHEDULE:

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Arrival & Welcome

Check-in, name tags, and general camp welcome.

Free play or craft station while waiting for everyone to arrive.

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Morning Warm-Up & Icebreaker Games

80s music to get them moving! Fun group activities that encourage teamwork and help the kids get to know each other. 

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Snack break

(Please be sure to provide your own snacks!)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Outdoor Games & Physical Activity (Weather Permitting)

80s themed outdoor games and competitions, such as “Pac-Man tag,” relay races in neon-colored gear, or a giant outdoor version of “Twister” (with an 80s twist).

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Arts & Crafts / Quiet Time / Storytelling / Reading

After lunch, “chill time” helps kids recharge. We’ll do activities such as neon-colored friendship bracelets, cassette tape art, or design your own 80s style t-shirts.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Gymnastics and Martial Arts Training

Gymnastics with Liberty Crest Gymnastics — Tuesdays & Thursdays

Children will be introduced to the fundamental gymnastics concepts. Skills such as weight transfer, balance, and landing safely. Balance beam, cartwheel, handstand, backward rolls, hanging, and more! Set to 80s music like “Eye of the Tiger” or “Livin’ on a Prayer”

Martial Arts Training with Queens Jiu-Jitsu — Mondays & Wednesdays

Children will learn the fundamentals of the art, primarily using fun games to help them build skills, cultivate discipline, and develop a healthy love for the art. 80s Action Heroes Training will be implemented to stay within the theme! Emulating martial artists like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Practicing basic stances, kicks, and kata.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Snack Break & Social Time

A quick snack break with some free play or group discussion.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: FREE PLAY

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Sustainable Living Activities, Indoor Soccer, Fun Friday

Indoor Soccer — Mondays & Wednesdays

Children will focus on gross motor skills and foot work, primarily using fun games to help them build skills, cultivate discipline, and develop a healthy love for team sports!

Sustainable Living Activities — Tuesdays & Thursdays

Explore sustainable living practices and explore habitats such as Arcosanti, Biodome and Earthships. We will also experiment with making our own laundry soup, natural tie dye and fermentation!

Fun Friday

Occasionally we’ll watch a classic 80s movie for kids, like The Goonies, E.T., or Karate Kid.

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Pick-up & Cool Down

**For any questions, reach out to Shasta Molnar (activity director and Sky Village NYC business owner) at 917-608-1658. Let’s get this 80’s party started!