Town of Hempstead
BALDWIN
CAMPS 'R' US. Headquarters: 41 Heisser Ln., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Hicksville, Northport and Valley Stream. 516-935-2267; 866-800-0966 (fax). www.campsrus.org info@campsrus.org Ages 3 – 15, co-ed. Full-day. Customized schedules also available. Fee: $250/week; other weekly sessions available. Offers sports, games, swimming, bowling and trips. Swimming at off-campus facility. Teen travel program available for 7th, 8th and 9th grade campers. No transportation available. Daily snack and unlimited drinks provided. Open house: See website for details. Registration: Began in Sept. Contact: Jason M. Turnier.
LUCIE B’S JUMP N FUN. 807 Atlantic Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510. 516-791-1028. lulusokool@yahoo.com Ages 5 – 17. Co-ed. Full-day, half-day, afternoon, evenings. Fees: $21/class/hr. Jump Rope Exercise Program. No transportation or meals provided. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Call for info. Contact: Lucie B.
TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF BALDWIN. 2856 Milburn Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510. 516-377-3337. www.tutortimebaldwin.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.
BELLMORE
CAMPS 'R' US. Headquarters: 41 Heisser Ln., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Hicksville, Northport and Valley Stream. 516-935-2267; 866-800-0966 (fax). www.campsrus.org info@campsrus.org Ages 3 – 15, co-ed. Full-day. Customized schedules also available. Fee: $250/week; other weekly sessions available. Offers sports, games, swimming, bowling and trips. Swimming at off-campus facility. Teen travel program available for 7th, 8th and 9th grade campers. No transportation available. Daily snack and unlimited drinks provided. Open house: See website for details. Registration: Began in Sept. Contact: Jason M. Turnier.
SOUTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL AND CAMP. 1149 Newbridge Rd., N. Bellmore, NY 11710. 516-785-3311. 516-785-3309 (fax). www.southshoredaycamp.com Ages 3 – 14. Full-day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers athletics, creative arts, swimming. Transportation and meals provided. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Chris Vicedomini.
M.A.T.S.S. KIDS’ GYM. 2629 Grand Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710. 516-221-1330. www.matsskidsgym.com help@matsskidsgym.com. Ages 20 mons. – 12 years. Full/half-days and flexible scheduling. EarlyCare and Aftercare available. Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Air-conditioned facility with full gym program, arts and crafts, music and movement, outside playground with extensive water-play inflatables. Small group sizes. Different themes each week. Specialties such as pony rides and puppet shows. Field trips for ages 5 and up. Toddler separation classes available. Dedicated staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Diapers welcome. Lunch included. Early Bird and sibling discounts available. Registration: Began in Nov. Call for a tour appointment and rates. Contact: Nancy Clinton.
CEDARHURST
CAMP DISCOVERY. P.O. Box 305, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. 516-569-3083, ext. 140; 516-569-3591 (fax). Ages 3 – 14, co-ed. Full-day. Fees: Call for fees. Off-site swimming. Specialty: Travel; kids have choices; professional and educators running programs. Offers rocketry, circus, scuba-diving, boating. Fully air-conditioned school setting; gym, stage, swimming pool, music room, playground. Transportation available. Meals included. Open house: Feb. 7. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Jonathan Cooper.
JCC OF THE GREATER FIVE TOWNS. 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516. 516-569-6733, Ext. 218. sharona.arbeit@fivetownsjcc.org Camp location: Henry Kaufman Campgrounds, Wheatley Heights. Grades K – 9. Full-day; 4- and 8-week programs. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports, drama, archery, daily trips and trips out of state. Door-to-door transportation. Snacks available. Open house: Call for dates in April and May. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Sharona Arbeit.
EAST ROCKAWAY
ROLLING RIVER DAY CAMP. 477 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway/Oceanside, NY 11518. 516-593-CAMP (2267). 516-593-5796 (fax). www.rollingriver.com camp@rollingriver.com Ages 3 – 15. Fees: Call for fees. Many options available for program length, activities, off-campus trips and customized payment plans. On-site swimming. Offers riverside boating, Red Cross swim instruction, arts and crafts, sports and more. Door-to-door transportation. Meals included. Open House: Call for tour or visit during Spring Festival on Apr. 21. Registration: Began in Nov. Contact: Marissa Goodman.
TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF EAST ROCKAWAY. 131 Main St., East Rockaway, NY 11518. 516-596-1010. www.tutortimeeastrockaway.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.
GARDEN CITY
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM. Headquarters and camp site: Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. 516-877-3046; 516-877-3424 (fax). eraia@adelphi.edu Ages 14 – 17, co-ed. Full-day. Dorming available. Fees: Starting at $1,100/week. On-site swimming. Offers business, dance, emergency management and nursing. Transportation not available. Meals provided. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Erin Raia.
BERLITZ KIDS. 350 Old Country Rd., Ste. 105, Garden City, NY 11530. 800-923-7548. www.berlitz.us Ages 4 - 7; 8 – 11; teens. Three-week programs. Fees: Call for rates. Age-appropriate curriculum and cultural activities. Multiple languages available. Registration: Ongoing.
DESTINATION SCIENCE – ADELPHI UNIVERSITY. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
DESTINATION SCIENCE – CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Cradle of Aviation Museum, 1 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY SUMMER FUN DAY CAMPS. Headquarters: 110 Ring Rd West, Garden City, NY 11530, 516-741-2550 x233, www.gsnc.org Two summer day camps: Cantiague Park in Hicksville and Wantagh Park in Wantagh. Serving girls in grades 1–7, Full-day, fees starting at $350/wk with discounts for multi-week registration. Offering traditional Girl Scout program, on-site swimming, arts and crafts, sports and games. Contact: BissettL@gsnc.org.
NASSAU BOCES OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AND SUMMER MARINE BIOLOGY PROGRAM. Headquarters: 71 Clinton Rd., Garden City, NY 11530. Camp Site: 195 Brookville Rd., Brookville and Caumsett State Historic Park, Lloyd Harbor. 516-396-2264; 516-333-6432 (fax). www.nassauboces.org/page/846 enviroed@mail.nasboces.org. Ages 9 – 17, co-ed. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $1,650/4-week-program (June 27 – July 29) . Canoeing, wall climbing, habitat explorations, fishing, boat trips. Transportation: included from central school district locations. Some snacks provided. Open house: TBD. Call for dates. Registration: In progress. Contact: Bill Monahan.
SPANISH IMMERSION WORKSHOP. Headquarters: 227 Melville Rd., South Huntington, NY 11746. Camp Sites: 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City, NY; 327 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills, NY 11746. 516-935-0699. info@spanishiw.com Ages 2.5 – 7. Half-day (9:30 am – 12:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $199/week. No on-site swimming. Offers Spanish instruction, music, arts and crafts, outdoor play. No transportation. Snacks provided (campers must bring lunch). Open registration. Contact: Robert Rua.
SUMMER AT WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY. Headquarters and Camp Site: 225 Cambridge Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. 516-742-3434, Ext. 140. www.summeratwaldorf.org summerprogram@waldorfgarden.org Ages 4 – 13. Full-day, half-day (for ages 3 and 4) and aftercare. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers sports, arts and crafts, music, special events, day trips (for older campers). No transportation. Snacks provided. Open house: Call for information. Registration: Now open. Contact: Gordon Purdie.
HEMPSTEAD
HEMPSTEAD HISPANIC CIVIC ASSOCIATION. Traveling Summer Camp. 236 Main St., Hempstead, NY 11550. Phone: 516-292-0007 Ext. 105; Fax: 516-292-0026. hhca@optonline.net Ages 5 – 13. Full-day 8 am – 4 pm with extended hours until 4:30 pm. Fees: Call for rates. Traveling camp conducts recreational and educational field trips. Transportation from camp to trip destinations and meals included. Additional fees for field trips may apply. Open house/orientation/registration: Call. Contact: Ignes Collado.
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SUMMER CAMP. 250 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. 516-463-CAMP (2267). 516-463-6114 (fax). www.hofstra.edu/camp ce-camps@hofstra.edu Ages kindergarten – 17, co-ed. Full-day (2-week sessions). Fees: Starting at $700 per week. On-site swimming. Specializing in academics, athletics and the arts; science, basketball, baseball, reading/writing. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Feb. 5, Mar. 31. Registration: Began in Oct. Contact: Fran Bruscino.
LONG BEACH
CITY OF LONG BEACH. West and Lido Division. Headquarters: 650 Magnolia Blvd., Long Beach, NY 11561. Camp site: West End Community Center and Lido Middle School. 516-431-3510, 516-431-7547 (fax). www.longbeachny.org Ages 4 – 6 Camp Division; 7 – 12 Camp Division; Ages 12–13 Travel Camp. Full-day (9 am – 4 pm); early morning care (7 – 8:45 am) and late care (4:15 – 6 pm) also available. Fees: Starting at $2,300/8 weeks. No on-site swimming. Offers sports, arts and crafts, swimming and trips. NY State licensed child care provider. Registration: Begins Feb 8. Contact: Diane or Judy.
MERRICK
DESTINATION SCIENCE – CURÉ OF ARS CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Curé de Ars Church, 2323 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
MERRICK COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL AND CAMP. 69 Willis Ave., Merrick, NY 11566. 516-868-6000. www.merrickcommunitynurseryschool.org merrickcommunitynurseryschool@yahoo.com Ages 3 – 6. Full (10 am – 3 pm) and Half-days (9:30 am – 12:30 pm). Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, drama, sports, music. No transportation provided. Open house: Call for information. Registration: Ongoing.
MERRICK WOODS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL. 1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566. 516-483-7272; 516-483-7271 (fax). www.merrickwoods.com fun@merrickwoods.com Ages 3 – 15. Full-day; 3/4-day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers sports, gymnastics, drama, travel for teens and tweens. Transportation included; meals provided. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Adam Langbart.
NORTH MERRICK
ALPHABETLAND DAY CAMPS. Headquarters: 1775 Newbridge Rd., North Bellmore, NY 11710. 516-826-9339; 516-867-7484; 516-826-9247 (fax). Second location at 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick, NY 11566. www.alphabetlanddayschool.com Ages 3 – 7 and 8 – 11. Full-days. Fees: Call for fees. Offers on-site swimming, arts and crafts, music, gymnastics and trips. Transportation available; meals not available.
OCEANSIDE
BRIGHT STAR DAY CAMP. 3159 Royal Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572. 516-763-1960, 516-763-2812 (fax). www.brightstarschoolandcamp.com. Ages: 18 months – 12 years. Full-day (for 4 – 12 yrs.), Half-day and midi-days (for 18 mos. – 4 yrs.); design your own schedule. Fees: Call for fees. Offers swimming (off-site), trips, arts and crafts and sports. Transportation available. Snacks included. Open house: Ongoing. Contact: Marilyn Cawal.
FRIEDBERG JCC SUMMER CAMPS. Headquarters: 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside, NY 11572. Camp locations: Oceanside, Long Beach, Merrick, Wheatley Heights. 516-766-4341; 516-766-0513 (fax). www.friedbergjcc.org dsherwood@friedbergjcc.org Ages 2 – 16. Full and Half-days (preschool only). Fees: Call for rates. Preschool Camps, Junior Camp, Explorers, Voyagers, Theatre Camp. On-site swimming, archery, crafts, multi-level miniature golf and driving range. Transportation for grades K – 9; meals available for all except travel camps. Open house: Call for appointment. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Donna Sherwood.
MAXIMUM TEEN TRAVEL CAMP. 3132 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572. 516-594-2000. 516-594-2105 (fax). www.maximumtours.com camp@maximumtours.com Ages 10 – 14. Fun and exciting day trips, every other week is an overnight trip to fantastic destinations. Two 5-day, 4-night and two 3-day, 2-night trips during the summer. Amusement parks, water parks, Broadway show; each day is a new adventure. Fees: $720, a 4-week minimum. Transportation and meals provided. Open house: Call for date and home visit. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Scott Bochner.
POINT LOOKOUT
OASIS IN POINT LOOKOUT. Headquarters: 20 Jay St., Ste. 802, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Camp Site: 15 Parkside Ave., Point Lookout, NY 11569. 646-519-5060; 718-855-2435 (fax). www.oasischildren.com pointlookout@oasischildren.com Ages 4 – 11, co-ed. Full-day. Early drop-off and late-stay available. Fees: Starting at $975/bi-weekly. Offers 3-, 4- and 5- day registrations. On-site swimming. ARC instructional/recreational swim, arts and crafts, sports, skateboarding. Campers have access to Nickerson Beach. Transportation and meals available at an additional cost. Siblings discounts. Teen travel program for teens 12 – 15. Open house: Call for info. Registration: Began in Nov. Contact: Cary Suarez.
Oasis in Point Lookout is a traditional day camp for children ages 4-11. Housed in an air-conditioned recreation center on the Bay, activities include athletics, fine arts, nature exploration, swimming, team building and more. Specialized academies are also included. A Teen Travel program for young adults ages 12-15 is also offered.
UNIONDALE
PAT-KAM SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER. 705-707 Nassau Rd., Uniondale, NY 11553. 516-486-7887. 516-486-7905 (fax). www.patkamschool.com Nursery – 3 years. Full-day (7 am – 6 pm). Fees: Call for rates. Offers computer activities, reading, Spanish classes, field trips, drama, sports, off-site swimming. Meals provided. Open house: Year-round. Contact: Ms. Ray.
VALLEY STREAM
CAMPS 'R' US. Headquarters: 41 Heisser Ln., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Hicksville, Northport and Valley Stream. 516-935-2267; 866-800-0966 (fax). www.campsrus.org info@campsrus.org Ages 3 – 15, co-ed. Full-day. Customized schedules also available. Fee: $250/week; other weekly sessions available. Offers sports, games, swimming, bowling and trips. Swimming at off-campus facility. Teen travel program available for 7th, 8th and 9th grade campers. No transportation available. Daily snack and unlimited drinks provided. Open house: See website for details. Registration: Began in Sept. Contact: Jason M. Turnier.
SUMMER AT THE SCHOOL OF SINGING. Gibson Area, Valley Stream, NY 11581. 516-252-4114. www.theschoolofsinging.com theschoolofsinging@gmail.com Ages 5 – 16. Fees: E-mail or call for rates. Offers voice classes, private voice lessons, piano lessons, Masters classes performances. The School of Singing produces students that get the lead roles. Open house: Call for appointment. Registration: Open enrollment. Contact: Tami Orama.
WANTAGH
DESTINATION SCIENCE – CHURCH OF ST. JUDE. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
MAPLEWOOD CAMP. 2166 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793. 516-221-2121, www.maplewoodschool.com info@maplewoodschool.com Ages 3 – 13. Full-days and mini-days. Fees: Call for information. On-site swimming, arts and crafts, aerobics, athletic program, computer program, dance, drama, incredible edibles, music, nature. Activities for 7 and above: Off-site field trips, bowling, tennis. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for appointment. Registration: Open enrollment. Contact: Joe Holden.
WOODMERE
LAWRENCE WOODMERE ACADEMY SUMMER DAY CAMP. Headquarters and Camp Site: 336 Woodmere Blvd., Woodmere, NY 11598. 516-374-9000, Ext. 829, 516-347-4707 (fax). www.lawrencewoodmere.org info@lawrencewoodmere.org Ages 3 – 15. Full-day, Half-day (for 3 – 4 year olds only), 3⁄4 day (10:45 am – 4 pm; nursery only). Fees: Varies with age; 4-, 6-, 8-week sessions. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports, drama, swimming. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Jamie Young.
MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND. Headquarters: P.O. Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Contact for camp locations. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com info@madscienceli.com Grades K –5. Full and Half-days. Fees: Starting at $209. Robots, investigations, hands-on activities. No transportation or meals. Registration: March. Contact: Claudio Superville.
Town of North Hempstead
EAST HILLS
EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMP AT THE JCC. 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, NY 11548. 516-484-1545, Ext. 126. www.sjjcc.org aokun@sjjcc.org Ages 2 – 3. Half-days; 3 and 5 day options. Fees: Range from $1,560 – $3,750. On-site swimming. Offers playground, music, art projects. Transportation available. Call for fees. Contact: Allison Okun.
SUMMER STREETERS. Sid Jacobson JCC. 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, NY 11548. 516-484-1545, Ext. 179 or 789. www.sjjcc.org eehrentreu@sjjcc.org emiller@sjjcc.org Ages 5 – 12. Full- and half-days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming in our Olympic-sized heated pool, arts and crafts and dance in our professional dance and art studios, music, theater and sports such as basketball, soccer, lacrosse in one of our gymnasiums. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Call for information. Contact: Erica Ehrentreu or Elyse Miller.
GREAT NECK
CLASP CHILDREN’S CENTER. Headquarters and Camp Site: 80 Grace Ave., Great Neck, NY 11021. 516-482-8090. www.claspinc.org susanplean@claspinc.org Ages 18 months – 11 yrs. Full-day; after-camp care. Fees: Call for rates; scholarships available. Offers Music Together® classes, arts and crafts, playground, trips. Transportation provided to and from Great Neck Public Schools only for After-Camp Program. Meals included. Contact: Susan Plean.
GREAT NECK ARTS CENTER SUMMER ARTS. 113 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck, NY 11021. 516-829-2570, 516-829-3536 (fax). www.greatneckarts.org Pre-K and kindergarten. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $350/week. Offers visual arts, dance, drama and music. No transportation. Kosher lunch included. Open house: By appointment. Registration: Call for info.
LAKE SUCCESS
DNA LEARNING CENTER SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS. Headquarters: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, DNA Learning Center, One Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. Camp Sites: Dolan DNA Learning Center, 334 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, NY; DNA Learning Center West, 5 Delaware Dr., Lake Success, NY. 516-367-5170. http://summercamps.dnalc.org/info dnalc-camps@cshl.edu For students entering 6 – 12 grade. 9:30 am – 2:30 or 4 pm, depending on camp. Fees: $400 or $475, depending on camp. Specialty: Science. No on-site swimming. Registration: Schedule available online. Contact: Carolyn Reid.
LITTLE NECK
DAYJAMS – ROCK MUSIC DAY CAMP. Camp site: Call for camp sites. 800-295-5956. www.dayjams.com info@dayjams.com Ages 8 – 15. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $600/week. Take instrument lessons, write a song with bandmates, attend art class and final concert performance. No on-site swimming. Open house: Call for dates.
SAMUEL FIELD Y. Headquarters: 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck, NY 11362. Camp Sites: Little Neck and Huntington. 718-225-6750 x261, 718-423-8276 (fax). www.sfysummercamps.org SFYSummercamps@sfy.org Ages 9 – 15. Full-day, half-day and other. Fees: Starting at $475/week (Full-day) and $100/week (Half-day). On-site swimming. Offers American Red Cross swim instruction, outdoor experience including nature, archery, art and sports. Transportation included. Hot lunch available at a separate fee. Open house: Feb. 5 10 am – 1 pm. Or call for private tour. Contacts: David Slotnick, Danielle Hersch and Robert Schwendel.
MANHASSET
DESTINATION SCIENCE – SHELTER ROCK CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Shelter Rock Church, 626 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
LANGUAGE WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN SUMMER CAMP-LIKE ENRICHMENT: SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, CHINESE. 609 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030, 800-731-0830. www.LanguageWorkshopForChildren.com Ages 3 - 8. Half days, morning or afternoon. Children magically absorb a new language through summer language immersion action games, arts and crafts, costume days, festivities, original language-building songs, music and new friends. Choose any 4-7 weeks July and August.
CNN called Language Workshop for Children Founder François Thibaut “one of a very few experts in teaching languages to small children.” Since 1973 , the LWFC has offered classes, preschools and camps for youngsters 6M to 9Y to absorb French, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese. Free materials. Locations in Manhasset & Manhattan.
MANORHAVEN
OASIS ON THE SOUND. Headquarters: 20 Jay St., Ste. 802, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Camp Site: 158 Manorhaven Blvd., Manorhaven, NY 11050. 800-317-1392; 718-855-2435 (fax).www.oasischildren.com ontheshore@oasischildren.com. Ages 4 – 11, co-ed. Full-day and early drop off/late stay. Fee: Starting at $975/bi-weekly. On-site swimming. ARC instructional/recreational swim, arts and crafts, sports, tennis. Newly renovated swimming facility with water park and slide. Transportation and meals available at an additional cost. Siblings discounts. Teen travel program for teens 12 – 15. Open house: Call for info. Registration: Began in Nov. Contact: Cary Suarez.
Oasis on The Sound is located within Manorhaven Beach Park, which recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. A traditional day camp for children ages 4-11, activities include athletics, fine arts, nature exploration, swimming, team building and more. A Teen Travel program for young adults ages 12-15 is also offered.
NEW HYDE PARK
OASIS IN TULLY PARK. Headquarters: 20 Jay St., Ste. 802, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Camp Site: 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. 646-519-5062; 718-855-2435 (fax). www.oasischildren.com northshore@oasischildren.com Ages 4 – 11, co-ed. Full-day. Early drop-off and late-stay available. Fees: Starting at $960/bi-weekly. On-site swimming. ARC instructional/recreational swim, arts and crafts, sports, tennis. Transportation and meals available at an additional cost. Siblings discounts. Teen travel program for teens 12 – 15. Open house: Call for info. Registration: Began in Nov. Contact: Cary Suarez.
Oasis in Tully Park boasts an amazing collection of recreational facilities including a newly renovated pool and water-park. A traditional day camp for children ages 4-11, activities include athletics, fine arts, nature exploration, swimming, team building and more. A Teen Travel program for young adults ages 12-15 is also offered.
PRECIOUS KID CARGO TRAVEL CAMP. 13 Sth. 6th St., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. 516-354-4182; 516-354-4191 (fax). pkcmom@aol.com. Ages 6 – 14. Full-day. 1 – 9 week programs. Fees: Starting at $520/week. We travel every day to amusement parks, bowling, Medieval Times, movies, arcades, water parks and more. Overnight trips available (additional fees). Some meals provided. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Debbie Nicosia.
TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF NEW HYDE PARK. 1619 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. 516-326-8236. www.tutortimenhp.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.
ROSLYN
BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY CAMP. 2 I.U. Willets Rd., Roslyn, NY 11576. 516-365-7760. 516-869-0964 (fax). www.buckleycamp.com pisserles@buckleycamp.com Ages 3 – 15. Full-days and mini days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers swimming, sports, arts and enrichment, adventure challenge, fencing, Lego robotics, cooking. 25-acre campgrounds with 4 heated pools, boating pond, sports fields, tennis courts, air-conditioned facilities, computer/science labs, playground. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Feb. 11, Mar. 3 and 25, April 21, May 19. Registration: Open. Contact: Paul Isserles, Director.
Located on 25 acres, Buckley Country Day Camp’s unique program grows with our campers, starting with a nurturing experience for our youngest (ages 3 - 6) to an elective based program for our oldest (ages 7 - 15). Learn why parents say, “Nobody cares more about my child than the staff at Buckley.” Visit www.buckleycamp.com
PIERCE COUNTRY DAY CAMP. Mineola Ave., Roslyn, NY 11576. 516-621-2211; 516-621-5765 (fax). www.piercecamps.com info@piercecamps.com Ages 3 – 13. Full-day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers all team sports, performing arts, special events, water park and more. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Doug Pierce.
ROSLYN TRINITY COOPERATIVE DAY SCHOOL. Headquarters and camp site: 1579 Northern Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576. 516-621-3380. www.roslyntrinityco-op.org Ages 2 – 5, co-ed. 9 am – 1 pm (4 days/week). Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. High quality early childhood education and outdoor activities in a warm and nurturing environment; learning through play. Offers art media, nature and science, music, movement and other physical activities. Transportation and meals not provided. Registration and open house: Call for info. Contact: Lindi Nubel.
SHIBLEY DAY CAMP. 175 Warner Ave., PO Box 333, Roslyn, NY 11576. 516-621-8777; 516-625-2975 (fax). www.shibleydaycamp.com shibleyday@aol.com Ages 3 – 13. Full-day; mini-day for nursery and kindergarten. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming, 5 heated pools. Offers sports, go-carts, crafts, drama. Transportation and hot lunch included. Open house: By appointment. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Harvey Kulchin.
ROSLYN HEIGHTS
BETH SHOLOM DAY CAMP. 401 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. 516-621-9257; 516-621-2438 (fax). www.bethsholomdaycamp.com bethsholomdaycamp@gmail.com Ages 3 – 15. Full and mini-days (for nursery/kindergarten). Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming, basketball, volleyball, music, arts and crafts. Contact: Holly Firestone.
WESTBURY
DESTINATION SCIENCE – WESTBURY FRIENDS ACADEMY. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Westbury Friends Academy, 550 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
RED ROBIN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL AND CAMP.
Headquarters and Camp Site: 878 Jericho Tpk., Westbury, NY 11590. 516-334-1144; 516-334-0565 (fax) www.redrobincamp.com fun@redrobincountrydayschoolandcamp.com. Ages 2 – 10, co-ed. Full-days (9:15 am – 4 pm) and half-days (9:15 am – 1 pm). Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers American Red Cross swim instruction, sports instruction, arts and crafts, science, nature, playgrounds, a pony stable, special events and more. Transportation, lunch and snacks available. Open house: Monthly. Registration: Began in Aug. Contact: Michael Cohn and Sheryl Schwartz.
WESTBURY LANGUAGE CENTER. 154 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590. 516-408-3232. www.westburylanguagecenter.com Ages 2 – 12. 2 – 3 hours/day or 2 times/week. Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Offers Spanish programs through movement, music, singing, storytelling, play, arts and crafts, cooking. Open house: Year-round. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Maria Isabel Martinez.
Town of Oyster Bay
BROOKVILLE
LIU POST YOUTH CAMPS. 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548. 516-299-4004; 516-299-2363 (fax). www.liu.edu/CWPost/summercamps cwpsummeryouthcamps@cwpost.liu.edu Summer Day Camp: Ages 5 –14, co-ed; ages 15 – 16 (CIT). Fees: Starting at $430 weekly. Full-day. Vacation Camp, Saturday Camp and Performing Arts Academy also available. On-site swimming. Offers traditional age-appropriate activities for all campers, including arts, computers, cooking, dance, drama, music, nature, sports and swimming. Transportation not available. Meals included. Registration: Began in Nov. Open House: Feb. 4, 15, Mar. 7, 24, Apr. 14. Contact: Nickolette Kacharaba.
LIU Post Youth Camps: “Not just a day – a lasting memory.” Our Summer Day Camp offers swimming daily and traditional camp activities. Our Performing Arts Academy offers Band and Chorus for ages 10 – 17; daily sectional lesson and an Elective Class also provided. Our Vacation Camp is available when school is on recess. And our Saturday Program has a class for everyone. Visit www.liu.edu/CWPost/summercamps.
LUHI SUMMER PROGRAM. 131 Brookville Rd., Brookville, NY 11545. 516-626-1100. www.luhi.com summerprograms@luhi.org Ages 4 – 17. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $1,025/2 weeks, including door-to-door transportation. On-site swimming. Offers basketball, baseball, adventures, theatre, dance, travel. Optional lunch program ($50 off site; $60 on campus). Open house: Feb. 12, Mar. 25, April 29, 12 – 3 pm. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Donna Scott.
FARMINGDALE
ALL-AMERICAN BASKETBALL. Mailing address: P.O. Box 314, Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp Sites: Farmingdale and Smithtown-Kings Park locations. 631-265-7142. http://all-americanbasketballcamp.com aalf@optonline.net Ages 7 – 16. Full-day (8:45 am – 4 pm). Fees: Starting at $285/week (reduction with added sessions). No on-site swimming. Offers basketball, daily individual instruction. Transportation ($75 /week). Meals provided ($30/week). Call for additional information. Contact: Dr. Gus Alfieri.
CAMPS 'R' US. Headquarters: 41 Heisser Ln., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Hicksville, Northport and Valley Stream. 516-935-2267; 866-800-0966 (fax). www.campsrus.org info@campsrus.org Ages 3 – 15, co-ed. Full-day. Customized schedules also available. Fee: $250/week; other weekly sessions available. Offers sports, games, swimming, bowling and trips. Swimming at off-campus facility. Teen travel program available for 7th, 8th and 9th grade campers. No transportation available. Daily snack and unlimited drinks provided. Open house: See website for details. Registration: Began in Sept. Contact: Jason M. Turnier.
Camps ‘R’ Us provides families with the most safe, fun and affordable summer day camp experience available. Its award-winning camp programs offer children a diverse summer experience. With premier facilities, top-notch staff and unique affordability, it has earned a reputation as one of the best summer camps on Long Island.
FUTURE STARS DAY CAMPS. Headquarters: 546 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 10504. 914-273-8500. Camp location: Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale NY 11735. 631-609-0438. www.fscamps.com david@fscamps.com 8 weekly sessions June through August. Ages 4 – 16, co-ed. Full day 9 am – 4 pm. Extended hours available. Fees start $455/week. Offers baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, multi-sport, soccer, softball, track and field, tennis and volleyball camps. Lunch included. Open house: Call for details. Registration: Began in Oct. Contact: David Stapleton.
Future Stars Summer Camps offer the finest weekly specialty day camps on campus at Farmingdale State College. A beautiful 300-acre campus offering programs in baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis and more. Summer 2012 camps run from June 25 – Aug. 17. Programs are directed by experienced/qualified teachers and coaches. Visit www.fscamps.com.
GLEN COVE
NORTH SHORE DAY CAMP. Headquarters and Camp Site: 85 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove, NY 11542. 516-676-0904; 516-676-0965 (fax). www.northshoredaycamp.com info@northshoredaycamp.com Ages 3 – 14. Full-day. Fees: Begin at $4,450 for 4-, 6-, or 8-week program. On-site swimming (4 heated pools). Adventure, athletics, visual and performing arts, crafts, golf academy, computers, cooking, nature. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Call. Contact: Paula Rothman.
ROBBIE WAGNER TOURNAMENT TRAINING CENTER. Headquarters and Camp site: 60 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542. 516-759-0505, 516-759-0658 (fax). www.rwtt.com RWtennis@hotmail.com Ages 6 – 18. Full-days and Half-days. Fees: Starting at $535/week. No on-site swimming. Tennis. Transportation available for $140/week. Meals included. Call for tour and additional information. Registration: Call for info. Contact: Robbie Wagner.
TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF GLEN COVE. 49 Forest Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542. 516-671-5000. www.tutortimeglencove.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.
YMCA AT GLEN COVE DAY CAMP. 125 Dosoris Ln., Glen Cove, NY 11542. 516-671-8270, Ext. 28; 516-671-8275 (fax). Ages 3 – 13. Full-day; Half-day for 3 – 5 year olds. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers horseback riding, adventure course and archery. Transportation and meals: Call for information. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Peter Foster.
HICKSVILLE
CAMPS 'R' US. Headquarters: 41 Heisser Ln., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Hicksville, Northport and Valley Stream. 516-935-2267; 866-800-0966 (fax). www.campsrus.org info@campsrus.org Ages 3 – 15, co-ed. Full-day. Customized schedules also available. Fee: $250/week; other weekly sessions available. Offers sports, games, swimming, bowling and trips. Swimming at off-campus facility. Teen travel program available for 7th, 8th and 9th grade campers. No transportation available. Daily snack and unlimited drinks provided. Open house: See website for details. Registration: Began in Sept. Contact: Jason M. Turnier.
CAROUSEL DAY CAMP. 9 West Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801. 516-938-1137. www.carouseldayschool.com gene@carouseldayschool.com Ages 18 mos. to 15. Full-day, half-day and mini-day. Fees: Starting at $275. Five park-like acres, 3 temperature controlled pools, multiple athletic fields and courts including basketball, baseball, deck hockey and GaGa, 2 zip lines, key west village, arts and crafts building, 2 game rooms, computers and WII games, plus special events, field trips, music and dance and more. Transportation and meals available. Open house: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends by appointment. Registration: Open. Contact: Eugene Formica.
JERICHO
DESTINATION SCIENCE – JERICHO JEWISH CENTER. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Jericho Jewish Center, 430 North Broadway, Jericho, NY 11753. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
DOROTHY P. FLINT NASSAU COUNTY 4-H CAMP. Headquarters: 5 Old Jericho Tpke., Jericho, NY 11753. Camp site: 3186 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 516-433-7970, Ext. 11; 516-433-7971 (fax). www.dpf4hcamp.org Ages 8 – 16. Call for hours. Fees: Starting at $525/week; out of Nassau County, $565. On-site swimming. Horsemanship, high ropes adventure, super soccer, a working farm, arts and crafts, wood working, outdoor living and cooking, kayaking. Transportation ($60 round trip; $45 one way) and meals provided. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Maria Devlin.
EARTHKEEPERS CAMP. Headquarters: 79 Martin Ct., Jericho, NY 11753. Camp Site: West Hills County Park, Melville. 516-938-6152. www.starflowerexperiences.org info@starflowerexperiences.org Must have completed 4th or 5th grade. One-week July 9 – 13. Fee: $120. Participants earn keys to help them live in harmony with the Earth and understand how the systems of life on Earth operate. Optional second week of Earth Explorers July 16-20. Registration: Download from website, call or e-mail. Contact: Laurie Farber.
LOCUST VALLEY
DESTINATION SCIENCE – PORTLEDGE SCHOOL. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Portledge School, 355 Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
FRIENDS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS. Headquarters and Camp Site: Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560. 516-393-4207. www.fasummercamp.org camp@fa.org Ages 2 – 15. Full-day; half-day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. General Camp Program (2 – 7); The Academy (8 – 13), 24 different choices in sports, arts, computers and travel; CIT Program (14 – 15); Mommy and Me program; Optional Academic program; as well as off-season camps/clinics. Transportation and meals included. Contact: Rich Mack.
Friends Academy Summer Camp offers exciting programs for children ages 2 – 15. Our daily program provides a safe environment where children learn new skills and make new friends. All campers swim twice daily and dine in our air-conditioned cafeteria. Our all-inclusive program includes lunch, towel service and air conditioned transportation. Visit www.fasummercamp.org.
NATURE ADVENTURES AT BAILEY ARBORETUM. 194 Bayville Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560. 516-571-8020. www.baileyarboretum.org Ages 8 – 12. One-week summer program. Call for dates. Explore our woods and ponds, practice wilderness skills with Dan Kriesberg, naturalist and science teacher at Friends Academy. Enrollment limited to 12 campers. Call for more information. Contact: Gail Wickes.
PORTLEDGE SUMMER ADVENTURES. Portledge School, 355 Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560. 516-750-3104. www.portledge.org mworth@portledge.org Ages 2 – 16, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other. Fees: Starting at $175/week. No on-site swimming. Weekly programs including sports, science, arts, language, writing, drama and early childhood. Transportation not available. Meals included. Open house: Feb. 12, Mar. 31, May 19. Registration: ASAP. Contact: Melissa Worth.
MASSAPEQUA
GRACE DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP. 23 Cedar Shore Dr., Massapequa, NY 11758. 516-798-1122. www.gracedayschool.org. Ages 5 – 13. Half-day. Fees: Call for fees. Offers French, computer, music, arts and crafts. Snacks and lunch on Fridays. Open house: Call for information. Contact: Barbara Bache.
LONG ISLAND VOYAGERS DAY CAMP. Massapequa, NY. 516-238-4586. www.livoyagersdaycamp.com. Ages 5 – 14. Full-day. Fee: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Counselor-in-training available. Free transportation in Suffolk and Nassau. Staff is CPR, first aid, AED certified; life guards and nurse on staff and licensed by the Suffolk County Department of Health. Open house: Call. Contact: Dina.
Long Island Voyagers Day Camp offers an exciting, action-packed and safe summer experience for your child. Our activities include: swimming, sports, arts and crafts, laser tag, bowling, movies, horseback riding, talent shows and mini golf, plus trips to Splish Splash, Adventureland, NY Mets and NY Yankees games and more. Call for early registration discounts. Visit www.livoyagersdaycamp.com.
TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF MASSAPEQUA. 100 Grand Ave., Massapequa, NY 11758. 516-799-1234. www.tutortimemassapequa.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.
SCHIFF SCOUT RESERVATION “CUB WORLD.” Headquarters: 544 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758. 516-797-7600. www.trcbsa.org Camp site: Schiff Scout Reservation, 1606 Wading River Rd., Wading River. Boys, ages 7 – 10. Sleepaway and full-day camp. Fee: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers archery, crafts, trips, nature hikes. Transportation and meals included. Open house: June 9. Contact: Reginald Butt or Terry Amibile.
OLD WESTBURY
CAMP JACOBSON AT ROBIN HOOD. 340 Wheatley Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-626-1094. Ages 3 – 17. Fees: Starting at $1,860. On-site swimming, sports, crafts, adventure. Transportation available. Contact: Michael Sandweiss.
DESTINATION SCIENCE – SUNY OLD WESTBURY. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: SUNY Old Westbury, 223 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
FUTURE STARS DAY CAMPS. Headquarters: 546 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 10504. 914-273-8500. Camp location: SUNY College at Old Westbury, 223 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-876-3490. www.fscamps.com david@fscamps.com 8 weekly sessions June through August. Ages 4 – 16, co-ed. Full day 9 am – 4 pm. Extended hours available. Fees start $455/week. On-site swimming. Offers baseball, basketball, cheerleading, circus arts, dance, drama, lacrosse, magic, multi-sport, rugby, soccer, softball, swim, tennis and volleyball camps. Door-to-door transportation available. Lunch included. Open house: Call for details. Registration: Began in Oct. Contact: David Stapleton.
Future Stars Summer Camps offer the finest weekly specialty day camps on campus at SUNY College at Old Westbury. A picturesque 500-acre campus offering programs in baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis and more. Summer 2012 camps run from June 25 – Aug. 17. Programs are directed by experienced/qualified teachers and coaches. Visit www.fscamps.com.
NEW YORK BASEBALL ACADEMY. Camp Site: Sports Complex, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury. 516-922-7133. www.nybaseballacademy.com nybaseacad@yahoo.com. Ages 7 – 17, boys. Full-day. 9:30 am– 4 pm. Fees: Starting at $365. On-site swimming. Offers baseball and swimming. Offering College Coaches Evaluation for ages 14 –17. Door-to-door transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open house: See our website for open house dates and times. Registration: Begins Feb. 1. Contact: Rita Hirschfield.
NEW YORK SOFTBALL ACADEMY. Camp Site: Sports Complex, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury. 516-404-5052. www.nysoftballacademy.com nysoftballacademy@yahoo.com Ages 7 – 17, Girls. Full-day. 9:30 am – 4 pm. Fees: Starting at $360. On-site swimming. Offers softball and swimming. Offering College Coaches Evaluation for ages 14 –17. Transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open house: See our website for open house dates and times. Registration: Begins Feb.1. Contact: Jamie Apicella.
NEW YORK SPORTS ACADEMY. Camp Site: Sports Complex, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury. 516-922-1439. www.nysportsacademy.com nysportsacad@yahoo.com Ages 4 – 7, boys and girls. Full-day, half- day. Fee: Starting at $365. On-site instructional swimming. Offers baseball, soccer, tennis, golf, basketball, lacrosse and more. Door-to-door transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open house: See our website for dates and times. Registration: Begins Feb.1. Contact: Rita Hirschfield.
OLD WESTBURY SUMMER PROGRAM. 25 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-626-9268. Ages 3 – 15. www.oldwestburysummercamp.org. Full-, half-days, 3-, 4- & 5-day programs for 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-week options. Fees: Call for rates or brochure. On-site Red Cross swimming. Offers science, computers, tennis, cooking, and much more. 14 wooded acres, 2 gymnasiums, large fields and tennis courts. Lunch and snacks are provided. Transportation available for an additional fee. Registration: Early Bird discount. Contact: Cindy Aguanno 516-626-9300, Ext. 203.
OYSTER BAY
DESTINATION SCIENCE – CHRIST CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Christ Church, 55 East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
NATURE ADVENTURE CAMP AT PLANTING FIELDS. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park and Coe Hall, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 516-922-8676. www.plantingfields.org Ages 8 – 12. 9 am – 1 pm (July). Fees: Call for rates. Learn about nature, camping and survival skills and play outdoor games.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT SANCTUARY AND AUDUBON CENTER. 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 516-922-3200, 516-922-6734 (fax). trsac@audubon.org. Ages 4 – 12. Full-days. Fees: Starting at $215/week. No on-site swimming. Nature camp. Offers live animals, coast explorations, hikes, environmental education. No transportation or meals available. Open house: By appointment. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Chrissy Kremer.
THE WATERFRONT CENTER. 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 516-922-7245. www.thewfc.org info@thewfc.org. Grades 1 – 12. Full and Half-days. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers sailing, kayaking, fishing, and marine discovery. No transportation or meals available. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: See website. Contact: Dennis Bader or Alicia Martorella.
WHAT’S COOKING? Headquarters and camp site: 30 East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 516-922-2665; 516-624-2665 (fax). Ages 2 – 12, co-ed. Tues., Wed, Thurs., 10 am – 1 pm. Fees: Starting at $235/week. No on-site swimming. Cooking camp offering 6 activities daily, including crafts, cooking entree, side dish, dessert and take-home goodie. No transportation available. Meals included. Contact: Lynne Gerald.
PLAINVIEW
CULTURAL ARTS PLAYHOUSE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP. 625 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY 11803; 40 Lincoln Ave., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577; 2477C Merrick Rd., Bellmore, NY 11710. 516-694-3330; 516-694-3343 (fax). www.web.me.com/capcenter/Site/Home.html culturalartsplayhouseli@gmail.com Ages 6 – 14. Full-day. Fee: Call for rates. Intensive theater training with daily rehearsals in dance, singing and acting; swim, arts and crafts, sports. Transportation available. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Tony Frangipane or Bruce Grossman.
DAYJAMS ROCK MUSIC DAY CAMP. Headquarters: P.O. Box 222 Lakeside, CT 06758. Camp site: HANC Plainview Elementary School, 25 Country Rd., Plainview, NY 11803 . 800-295-5956; 860-567-0374 (fax). www.dayjams.com info@dayjams.com Ages 8 – 15. Full-day. Fee: Starting at $600 + $35 registration fee. Write original songs, take instrument and voice lessons, learn promotions. No transportation or meals. Open house and registration: Call. Contact: David Rimland.
ISLAND FENCING ACADEMY. 101-32 Dupont St., Plainview, NY 11903. 516-576-0646. www.islandfencingacademy.com admin@islandfencingacademy.com Ages 5 – 18. Full-day and half-day. Fees: Call for rates. Physical conditioning, fencing games, boating, fencing instruction. Registration: April. Contact: Jennifer Murray.
MID-ISLAND Y JCC SUMMER CAMP. Headquarters: 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, NY 11803; Camp Site: 75 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY. 516-822-3535, Ext. 336; 516-822-3288 (fax). www.miyjcc.org jhenkel@miyjcc.org Ages 4 – 15. Full-days. Fees: starting at $400/week. On-site swimming. Offers sports, choice programs, travel camp, swim instruction, sports, arts and crafts, zip line, Jewish programming, age appropriate sport fields and more. Transportation available (door-to-door additional). Lunch available. Open house: Apr 1 & 22, May 6 & 20, June 3. Contact: Joshua Henkel.
MISS SUE’S SUMMER FUN. 1191 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY 11803. 516-938-0894. www.misssues.com misssues@gmail.com. Ages 2 ½ – 5, co-ed. Full-day, half-day. Fees: Starting at $500/week. On-site swimming. Offers 2 – 8-week programs. More than 30 activities including mini golf, ziplines, playground and construction zone, 12-foot climbing wall, arts and crafts, swim instruction and more. Transportation and meals included. Open House: Call for appointment or visit any Saturday beginning in Feb. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Ron Kuznetz, Angela Zikos or Matt Spolansky.
SEAFORD
CAMP USA. Headquarters and Camp Site: United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Rd., Seaford, NY 11783. 516-795-5474. www.usa-skating.com lingenito@usa-skating.com Ages 4 – 14. Full-day (9:30 am – 3:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $175 and up. No on-site swimming. Offers skating, dancing, crafts, indoor games. Meals included. Contact: Lisa Ingenito.
DESTINATION SCIENCE – ST. JAMES CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: St. James Church, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford, NY 11783. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org. Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am –3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.
SYOSSET
GREENTREES COUNTRY DAY CAMP. 247 Jackson Ave., Syosset, NY 11791. 516-921-4949, 516-921-3101 (fax). www.greentreesschoolandcamp.com info@greentreesschoolandcamp.com Ages 2 – 8. Full-days, mid-days and toddler-days. Fees: Call for fees. Air-conditioned facility. On-site daily red cross swim instruction, arts and crafts, sports, music, dance, science, nature and new Kidz choice program and LegoVille. Transportation and lunch available. Contact: Judy Brice.
M.A.T.S.S. KIDS’ GYM. 171 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791. 516-496-7765. www.matsskidsgym.com help@matsskidsgym.com Ages 20 mons. – 12 years. Full/half-days and flexible scheduling. Earlycare and Aftercare available. Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Air-conditioned facility with full gym program, arts and crafts, music and movement, outside playground with extensive water-play inflatables. Small group sizes. Different themes each week. Specialties such as pony rides and puppet shows. Field trips for ages 5 and up. Toddler separation classes available. Dedicated staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Diapers welcome. Lunch included. Early Bird and sibling discounts available. Registration: Began in Nov. Call for a tour appointment and rates.
TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF SYOSSET. 6801 Jericho Tpke. Syosset, NY 11791. 516-921-2550. www.tutortimesyosset.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.
