Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP)

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) takes advantage of the incredible resources of the Heart of Brooklyn member institutions by offering hands-on experiences for youth: projects, games, and educator-led tours that weave connections between art, world culture, literature, history, nature and science.

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BCAP was recognized as one of the best youth arts programs in the nation by First Lady Michelle Obama! Learn more.

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BCAP Summer Camp

is our 2-week day camp for children ages 7-12! Each day, BCAP Adventurers visit HOB member institutions where they engage in the arts, environmental science and cultural studies through fun, hands-on activities.

BCAP Express

builds on 12 years of award-winning programming to help summer camps and school groups navigate Brooklyn’s Cultural treasures. BCAP Express makes summer field trips easy!

BCAP After School

partners New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) with the Heart of Brooklyn institutions to engage youth and families in NYCHA residence with the cultural and artistic programs of the HOB members.

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See for yourself the fun and adventure BCAP Campers experience during our award-winning BCAP Summer Camp.

Thank You To Our Funders

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program is grateful for leadership support from Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin, American Eagle Outfitters Foundation, American Ireland Fund, Bank of America, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Cashin Family Fund, Goldman Sachs Gives, Harry Chapin Foundation, Ingrassia Charity Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Senator Eric Adams, O. Paul Decker Memorial Foundation, Offensend Family Foundation, Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, The Pumpkin Foundation/Joe and Carol Reich and the generosity of individuals and member institutions. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.