Here at Tip-Top we’ve had a rigorous cleaning regimen for years. At the end of each camp day, all surfaces (e.g. tables, chairs, etc.) are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. No less, throughout the course of the day we disinfect high-touch surfaces like doorknobs and bathroom facilities. At midday, while campers are enjoying play time in the park, an abbreviated cleaning is performed in our classrooms.

In years past we’ve hosted summer camps virtually, as fun as these were, the families at Tip-Top Brain were itching to attend STEAM Summer Camp in-person again.

Campers participate in a myriad of fun activities throughout their camp day. Including but not limited to:

• Bocce, Basketball, Hopscotch
• Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
• Guest Speakers from Leaders in their Fields
• 3D Printing, and Origami Modeling
• Creative Interdisciplinary Themed-Projects

There are only two “groups” at camp so to speak, kids entering K-2nd grade and kids entering 3rd-8th grade. This is the primary distinction between our campers, matter of fact, these students go through their camp day on entirely different floors! Otherwise, these groups of no more than 12-14 students are attended to by at least two instructors at a time (a very low student-teacher ratio!.)

Our educators are the best and the brightest Queens has to offer, as candidates go through an extensive interviewing process to ensure they not only “know they’re stuff” so to speak but also to ensure they are personable and effective teachers. While working here at Tip-Top Brain we continue to invest in our tutors so they can be the best instructors possible. For more on our instructors, check out their biographies here.

Safety is a top priority to us at Tip-Top Brain. Upon a visit you might notice the front door is locked. Once verifying your identity through cameras positioned in the front of our facility, where the only entrance is located, you will be buzzed in.

For parents of kids in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, the deadline to register for our 2025 STEAM Summer Camp is Saturday, June 14th. However, we suggest you enroll your child sooner rather than later, as seats fill quickly.

Yes, we do have a payment plan available. For more details, contact Ourania, our center director via [email protected] or (718) 440-3541.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer half-day or part time camp options for parents of students K-2. While this option is standard at local daycares, as a learning center, we teach curriculum over the course of the summer. Consequently, students wouldn’t want to miss too much time at camp.

Nope! We know how important it is for kids to get their time outside in the sun and fresh air. No less, it’s summer time! Aside from the fun we have during our STEAM activities, our students take a recess at the local park each day for no less than 45 minutes (it is a STEAM summer camp after all!)This park-time is very popular amongst students and instructors alike, as it’s a unique opportunity to play and learn more about one another outside the classroom.

As fun as the sprinklers may be, we don’t allow students to play in the sprinklers at the park. Firstly, this would require students bringing a change of clothes each day. Aside from the logistical issues this would bring, we’d also have to allocate time to have students change one-by-one before and after park time.

The park is extremely close by (less than a tenth a mile!) Most of our staff accompany the students to the park each day, but there’s at least one staff member manning the center. This is so in the event you need to drop off something (e.g. a snack) or pick up your child, we have staff there to greet you.