Camp Kids 'N Comedy

Camp Kids 'N Comedy is a New York City day camp that teaches writing and performing stand-up comedy, improv and sketch comedy to kids and teens ages 10-18. Sessions run two weeks, daily from noon to 4 PM, and are held at the Gotham Comedy Club at 208 West 23 Street in Manhattan; each session ends with a graduation show performed live on the club's stage. Enrollment is capped at 13 campers per session and new campers complete a short phone audition before receiving an application. The organization, founded in 1996 and marking its 30th year in 2026, also runs eight-week stand-up classes for beginners and advanced students during the fall and spring at Michael Howard Studios, along with monthly advanced writer workshops and shows at Gotham Comedy Club.

Enrollment limited to 13 campers per session. Campers may take 1, 2 or 3 sessions, with $50 off the total for more than one session or for bringing a friend or sibling. New campers must complete a brief phone audition before an application is sent. Camp is held at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23 Street; the organization's mailing address is 173 West 78 Street #5A, New York, NY 10024.