Summer day programs for children and teens run by Wagner College's Department for Lifelong Learning on its Staten Island campus, open to the public rather than only to enrolled students. Week-long camps run 9am-12pm (some 1pm-4pm) with a full-day add-on for most sessions that includes lunch plus afternoon recreation, crafts and games. Subjects span Lego robotics, coding and game design (Roblox, Minecraft, 3D game building), animation and filmmaking, chess and tabletop strategy, visual arts, and theater productions staged in the college's Stage One Theatre; a space camp includes time in the campus planetarium. Programs serve ages 6-17, each camp with its own narrower age band, and all campers must submit a medical form based on a physical exam within the past year.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice in Wonderland, Jr.9:00am – 12:00pmRegister → | Jul 6 – Jul 17, 2026 | 9–14 | $699 | Past season |
| Chess Wizards Session I9:00am – 12:00pmRegister → | Jul 6 – Jul 10, 2026 | 6–12 | $379/wk | Past season |
| Space Explorations Camp9:00am – 12:00pmRegister → | Jul 6 – Jul 10, 2026 | 10–13 | $369/wk | Past season |
Half-day $699 / Full-day $899
$379 half-day / $499 full-day
$369 / $499
$379 / $499
$399 / $499
$359 / $499
Availability shown as of Aug 11, 2026.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Wagner College directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★Susan TremblayStrolled campus before attending the Wagner Guild Luncheon. Fond memories of a different time.
★★★★★jeff calecaMy nephew graduated physician assistant very good college very nice people
★★★★John BacasSaw a James Webb show in the Planetarium. Was VERY cool. Talk about a different date night out with the wife!
★★Mikey UggamsI have love for Wagner and am grateful for the professors and training — it’s a fine program with alumni working professionally. But I want to give clarity for future students: Wagner advertises being #1 in Princeton Review, which is based on student satisfaction surveys, not industry reputation or placement. In the theatre world, Wagner isn’t typically listed among the “Big 10” programs (CMU, Michigan, CCM, NYU, BoCo, Baldwin Wallace, Syracuse, Northwestern, Elon, Texas State). So while it’s definitely worth applying, go in with clear expectations: you’ll get solid training and support, but it’s not regarded in the same league as those top industry-recognized schools.
★★★Michelle SweenyTHE VIEWS of NYC from the cafeteria and dorms!!!!!! Stunning!!! We were excited to see the small liberal arts school just a ferry ride away from NYC! love the small feel of this college and the opportunity for close relationships with professors and students. I am so excited about the idea of watching sunrise and weather changes as I eat meals every day--- of having that daily view of the city skyline. however. tuition is steep ($52K per year is what we were quoted by our admissions officer) and buildings are in less than pristine condition. everything felt kinda icky, slightly dirty and a little bit musty. the showers, sinks, and toilets in the dorms were old and kinda yuk. I can't imagine feeling incredibly clean or refreshed. The view from the window was incredible and breathtaking, but the dorm room and bathrooms on the other side of that view.... old and dismal. not worth the tuition price in my opinion...buildings need to be better maintained and renovated. Nothing seemed particularly unique about the curriculum or course offerings: it seems fairly standard as far as education goes, and we can get cleaner and better facilities for far less money at Indiana University or Depauw University closer to home. next in our college tours we are going to Europe where tuition is free and housing is even less expensive, culture is more international and education is more global. We will tour some universities in Germany, Italy and France and see how they compare. But who knows? maybe Wagner will seem incredible after we go to the oldest university in Italy? I'll keep you posted...