Town of Oyster Bay
BROOKVILLE
C. W. Post Summer Day Camp. 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548. 516-299-4004; 516-299-3435 (fax). dorene.padula@liu.edu; www.liu.edu/summercamps. Ages 5 – 16. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers computers, art, cooking, land sports and more. Transportation not available. Meals included. Contact: Dorene Padula.
Luhi Summer Program. 131 Brookville Rd., Brookville, NY 11545. 516-626-1100. 516-626-1100. www.luhi.com. Ages 4 – 17. Full day. Fees: Starting at $950/2 weeks. On-site swimming. Offers sports, dance, art programs and more. Transportation and meals: Call for information. Open House: Jan. 31, Apr. 10, May 16, noon to 3 pm.
FARMINGDALE
All-American Basketball. Mailing address: P.O. Box 314, Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp Sites: Howitt Middle School, 70 Van Cott Ave., Farmingdale; Christ the King Parish, 2 Old Indian Head Rd., Commack. 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 for 1st week; deduction w/each week). Meals provided ($30/week). Call for additional information. Contact: Dr. Gus Alfieri.
Future Stars Day Camps. Headquarters: 546 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 10504. 914-273-8500. Camp site: Farmingdale State College. 631-609-0438, 631-420-2294 (fax). www.fscamps.com; E-mail: farmingdale@fscamps.com. Ages 4 – 16. Full day. Fees $425/week. On-site swimming. Offers tennis, soccer, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, golf, football, field hockey, multi-sport, track & field, softball, volleyball and cheerleading camps. Optional lunch package available ($40 p/week). Open House: Mar. 13, Apr. 10, 10 am – 2 pm. Registration: Began in Oct. 2009. Contact: Andreas Lindberg.
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 $4,850 for 4-week program. On-site swimming. Adventure, athletics, arts and crafts, horseback riding. Transportation and meals included. Open House: Mar. 21, Apr. 26. Call for registration. Contact: Paula Rothman.
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: Feb. 27, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15. Contact: Peter Foster.
Robbie Wagner Tournament Training Center. Headquarters and Camp site: 60 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542. 516-759-0505, 516-759-0658 (fax). 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: begins Mar. 15. Contact: Robbie Wagner.
HICKSVILLE
Carousel Day School. 9 West Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801. 516-938-1137. www.carouseldayschool.com. info@carouseldayschool.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, archery, computers. Transportation, optional hot lunch provided. Call for more information. Contact: Kathy Cordaro.
JERICHO
Earthkeepers Camp. Headquarters: Starflower Experiences, 79 Martin Ct., Jericho, NY 11753. Camp site: Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville. 516-938-6152. www.starflowerexperiences.org; info@starflowerexperiences.org. For children who have completed grade 4 or 5. One-week program, July 6 – 10. Half-day. Fee: Call for fee. Registration: Begins Feb. 20. Contact: Laurie Farber.
LOCUST VALLEY
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 yrs. Full day; half-day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers 2 daily swims. General Camp Program (2 – 7 yrs); The Academy (8 – 13 yrs), 24 different choices in sports, arts, computers and travel; CIT Program (14 – 15 yrs); Mommy & Me program; Optional Academic program; as well as off-season camps/clinics. Transportation & meals included. Open House: Feb. 7, Mar. 13. Contact: Rich Mack.
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.
MASSAPEQUA
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.
Day School Summer Camp. 23 Cedar Shore Dr., Massapequa, NY 11758. 516-798-1122. www.gracedayschool.org. graceeoutsidethebox@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 more information. Offers swimming. Counselor-in-training also available. Free transportation in Suffolk and Nassau. Offers activities including Splish Splash, Adventureland, sports, arts and crafts, NY Mets & NY Yankees Games, bowling, movies, Fire Island, Bayville Adventure Park, IMax Theatre, Bronx Zoo, Animal Farm, roller skating, rock climbing, Fun Zone, and so much more. Staff is CPR, First Aid, AED Certified; life guards and nurse on staff and licensed by the Suffolk County Health Department. Open house: Call for more information. Contact: Dina
OLD WESTBURY
Future Stars Day Camps. Headquarters: 546 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 10504. Camp site: SUNY Old Westbury, 223 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-876-3490, 516-876-3589 (fax). www.fscamps.com; E-mail: ow@fscamps.com . Ages 4 – 16. Full day. Extended hours available. Fees $625/week (all inclusive). On-site swimming. Offers tennis, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, basketball,l, football, field hockey, volleyball and multi-sport camp. Offers tennis, soccer, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, multi-sport, rugby, swim, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, dance, circus arts, drama and magic camps. Transportation and lunch provided. Open House: Mar. 13, Apr. 10, 10 am – 2 pm. Registration: Began in Oct. 2009. Contact: David Stapleton.
New York Sports Academy. Headquarters: 431 Center Island Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 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 $360. On-site swimming. Offers baseball, soccer, tennis, golf, basketball, lacrosse and more. Transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open House: Mar. 13, Apr. 18, 11 am - 1 pm. Registration: Begins Feb. 1. Contact: Rita Hirschfield.
New York Softball Academy. Headquarters: 431 Center Island Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 11771.Camp Site: Sports Complex, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury. 516-404-5052. www.nysportsacademy.com. Ages 7 – 17, Girls. Full day. 9:30 am- 4 pm. Fees: Starting at $360. On-site swimming. Offers softball and swimming. New program: College Coaches Evaluation, ages 14 –17, July 6 and 7. Transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open House: Mar. 13, Apr. 18, 9 to 11 am. Registration: Begins Feb.1. Contact: Jamie Apicello.
New York BASEball Academy. Headquarters: 431 Center Island Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 11771.Camp Site: Sports Complex, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury. 516-922-7133. www.nysportsacademy.com. Ages 7 – 17, boys. Full day. 9:30 am– 4 pm. Fees: Starting at $360. On-site swimming. Offers baseball and swimming. New program: College Coaches Evaluation, ages 14 –17, July 6 and 7. Transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open House: Mar. 13, Apr. 18, 9 to 11 am. Registration: Begins Feb.1. Contact: Rita Hirschfield.
OLD WESTBURY COUNTRY DAY SUMMER PROGRAM. 25 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-626-9300. Ages 3 – 15. www.oldwestburysummercamp.org Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers science, computers, tennis and cooking. 14 wooded acres, 2 gymnasiums, large fields and tennis courts. Transportation and meals available at additional fees. Registration: Rolling registration. Contact: Michael O’Donoghue.
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: Paul Isserles.
OYSTER BAY
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 & 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. Offers live animal presentations, forest and shoreline explorations, nature games, teambuilding, crafts and much more. Activities involve hands-on learning, while encouraging active exploration, observation and problem-solving skills. Open house: By appointment. Contact: Chrissy Albanese, calbanese@audubon.org.
The Waterfront Center. 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 516-922-7245, 516-922-2901 (fax). www.thewaterfrontcenter.org. jeanne@thewaterfrontcenter.org. Ages 6 – 16. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers sailing, shipboard marine science, beach studies, kayaking. No transportation or meals available. Open House: By appointment. Contact: Jeanne Beyer or Kristin Johnson.
PLAINVIEW
Cultural Arts Playhouse Performing Arts Camp. 633 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY 11803; 40 Lincoln Avenue, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. 516-694-3330, 516-694-3343 (fax). http://web.me.com/capcenter/Site/Welcome.html. tony@culturalartsplayhouse.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.
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, drama, travel, swim instruction, sports, arts and crafts, zip line. Transportation available (door-to-door additional). Lunch available. Open House: Apr. 11, May 2, Jun. 6. Contact: Joshua Henkel.
Miss Sue’s Nursery School. Winter address: 1191 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY 11803. 516-938-0894. Ages 3 – 6. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers 4 – 8-week programs. Transportation and meals included. Call for more information. Contact: Ronnie Kuznetz.
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.
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, half days and toddler-days. Fees: Call for rates. Air-conditioned facility. On-site daily red cross swim instruction, arts and crafts, edible art, sports, music, dance, science and nature. Transportation and lunch available. Contact: Judy Brice.
M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym. 171 Eileen Way, Syosset. 516-496-7765, 516-496-0208 (fax). corporate@matsskidsgym.com. Ages 2 – 10. Full days, half days Fees: Starting at $140/week. No on-site swimming. Arts and crafts, outside playground with water activities, baseball cages, music and movement. Small group sizes. Different themes each week. Specialties such as magic shows, pony rides, puppet shows, indoor planetarium, exotic pets, petting zoos, Field trips for ages 5 & up. Transportation ($15/ day roundtrip; $10/day one-way) and lunch provided. Registration: Began Jan. 1. Contact: Nancy Wohlsen.
TOBAY PRE-SCHOOL CAMP. Headquarters & Camp Site: 140 Syosset-Woodbury Rd., Syosset, NY 11791. 516-921-1440. Tobaydayschool.blogspot.com. TobaySchool@gmail.com. Ages 2 – 5. Half days. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, music and dance, playground, water play. Snack provided. Contact: Allison.
Town of Hempstead
BELLMORE
South Shore Country Day School & Camp. 1149 Newbridge Rd., N. Bellmore, NY 11710. 516-785-3311. 516-785-3309 (fax). www.southshoredaycamp.com. shoredaycamp@aol.com. Ages 3 – 14. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers athletics, creative arts, swimming. Transportation and meals provided. Open house: Feb. 6, 12 – 3 pm. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Chris Vicedomini.
CEDARHURST
JCC of the Greater Five Towns. 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516. 516-569-6733. Camp location: Henry Kaufman Campgrounds, Wheatley Heights. Grades K – 9th. Full day; 4 & 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 and meals available. Open House: Call for dates in April and May. Ongoing registration. Contact: 516-569-6733, Ext. 218, sharona.arbeit@fivetownsjcc.org.
EAST ROCKAWAY
Rolling River Day Camp. 477 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway/Ocean
side, NY 11518. 516-593-CAMP (2267). 516-593-5796 (fax). www.rollingriver.com. camp@rollingriver.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full, half and three-quarter days. Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers boating, drama, sports, arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking, nature and more. Transportation and meals included. Open House: Call for a tour. Contact: Rhonda & Mark Goodman.
GARDEN CITY
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 4 – 7. Half day (9:30 am – 12:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $495/2 weeks. No on-site swimming. Offers Spanish instruction, music, arts and crafts, outdoor play. No transportation. Snacks provided (campers must bring lunch). Open House: NA. 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 & 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.
Cybercamps. Headquarters: 3101 Western Ave., Suite 1110, Seattle, WA 98121. Camp site: Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. 206-442-4500 or 888-904-2267. Ages 7 – 18. Full day, extended day and residential. Fees: Call for rates. Specializing in computers and technology. Offers game design, Web design, 3D animation, robotics and more. Meals provided for additional fee. Contact: Frank Guanco.
Camp Blue Bay. Girl Scouts of Nassau County, 110 Ring Rd., West, Garden City, NY 11530. 516-741-2550, Ext. 233. www.gsnc.org. summercampinfo@gsnc.org. Bissett@gsnc.org. Two summer day camps: Cantiague Park in Hicksville and Wantagh Park in Wantagh. Girls, grades 1 – 12. Full day. Fees: Starting at $425 per week. On-site swimming. Offers Girl Scout programs, sports, games, nature, Red Cross swimming. Transportation to and from the city area. Registration as of mid-Jan. Contact: Laura Bisset-Carr and Marie Rauch.
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/enviroed/programs/summer. enviroed@mail. nasboces.org. Ages 9 – 17. Full day. Fees: Starting at $1,275/3-week-program. Canoeing, wall climbing, habitat explorations, fishing, boats. Transportation: included from central district locations. Some snacks. Open House: May 4, Jun. 9, 22. Registration: in progress. Contact: Bill Monahan.
HEMPSTEAD
Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp. Headquarters: 40 Main St., Lower Level, Hempstead, NY 11550. Camp site: 3186 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 516-292-7990, Ext. 21. md83@cornell.edu. Ages 8 – 16. Call for hours. Fees: Starting at $525/week; out of Nassau County, $565. On-site swimming. High ropes, horse program, working farm, soccer, kayaking, swimming, wood working, cooking, outdoor living. Transportation ($60 round trip; $45 one way) and meals provided. Open House: Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 22. Registration: ASAP. Contact: Maria Devlin.
Hempstead Hispanic Civic Association. Traveling Summer Camp. 236 Main St., Hempstead, NY 11550. Phone: 516-292-0007 Ext. 105; Fax: 516-292-0026; E-mail: hhca_ignes@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: Call for information. Registration: Call for information. Contact: Ignes Collado.
Hofstra University Summer Camp. 250 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. 516-463-CAMP (2267). www.hofstra.edu/camp. ce-camps@hofstra.edu. Grades K – 12. Full day (2-week sessions). Fees: Starting at $1,300/two-week. On-site swimming. Offers academics, athletics and the arts. Transportation and meals included. Open House: March 29, noon – 2:30 pm, Physical Fitness Center. Registration: Began Oct. Contact: Fran Bruscino.
LONG BEACH
City of Long Beach. West & East Division, Long Beach. Headquarters: 650 Magnolia Blvd., Long Beach, NY 11561. Camp site: West End Community Center & 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 this month. Contact: Diane or Judy.
Oasis at Nickerson Beach Park. Headquarters: 20 Jay Street, Suite 802, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Camp Sites: 880 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY 11561-5223. 646-519-5060. 718-555-2435 (fax). http://oasischildren.com/li. nickerson@oasischildren.com. Ages 4 – 14. Full-day and early drop off/late stay. Fee: Starting at $485/week. On-site swimming. Offers swimming/surfing; sports and recreation, visual and performing arts; skateboarding. Transportation: $65/week. No meals provided. Open house: Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May date TBD. Ongoing registration. Contact: Melanie Salvaggio.
MERRICK
Merrick Community Nursery School & 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). 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: On-going. 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 & 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). 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 nights 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.
UNIONDALE
Pat-Kam School & 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. No transportation. Meals provided. Open House: Year-round. Contact: Ms. Ray.
VALLEY STREAM
Precious Kid Cargo Travel Camp. 130 E. Sunrise, Hwy., Valley Stream, NY 11581. 516-256-2600, 516-256-0608 (fax). pkcmom@aol.com. Ages 6 – 14. Full day. 4 – 9 week programs. Fees: Starting at $375/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.
WANTAGH
Maplewood Camp. 2166 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793. 516-221-2121, www.maplewooddayschool@aol.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). 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: Mar. 2010. Contact: Claudio Superville.
Town of North Hempstead
ALBERTSON
One Potato Two Tomato Healthy & Fit Kids Camp. 9 Albertson Ave., Albertson. 516-286-5255. 516-484-2234. info@onepotatotwotomato.com. Ages 5-8 and 9-12. Boys and girls. Full- half- and mini-camp year-round for school vacations.
EAST HILLS
Camp Kehilla Summer Camp at the JCC. 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, NY 11548. 516-484-1545, Ext. 111. www.sjjcc.org. gkaplan@sjjcc.org. Ages 2¬ 3. Half days; 3 and 5 day options. Fees: Range from $1,155 – $3,400. Onsite swimming. Offers playground, music, art projects. Transportation available, call for fees. Open House and Registration: Call for information. Contact: Gale Kaplan.
Summer Streeters. Sid Jacobson JCC. 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, NY 11548. 516-484-1545, Ext. 789. www.sjjcc.org. eehrentreu@sjjcc.org. Ages: 5 – 12. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. Meals provided, additional. Onsite swimming. Offers sports, arts and crafts, music, theater, art and dance studios, basketball, gymnasiums, Olympic-sized, heated pool. Open House: Call for dates. Registration: Call for information. Contact: Erica Ehrentreu.
GREAT NECK
Clasp Children’s Center. Headquarters & 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 SummerArts 2010. 113 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck, NY 11021. 516-829-2570, 516-829-3536 (fax). www.greatneckarts.org. melissa@greatneckarts.org. Pre-K and kindergarten. Full day (9 am – 2:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $350/week. Offers visual arts, dance, drama and music. No transportation. Afternoon snack included. Open huse by appointment. Registration: Begins April 1. Contact: Melissa Binenstock.
LAKE SUCCESS
DNA Learning Center Summer Science Camps. Headquarters: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Dolan 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 dnalc-camps@cshl.edu. For students entering 6 – 12 grade. 9:30 am - 2:30 or 4 pm, depending on camp. Fees: Statrting at $375 or $450, depending on camp. Specialty: Science. No on-site swimming. See Web site for camp descriptions. No open house. Registration: 2010 Schedule available online late winter. Contact: Carolyn Reid, program administrator.
LITTLE NECK
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. sfy@sfy.org. Ages 2.9 – 15. Full day, half day and other. Fees: Starting at $475/week (full day) & $100/week (half day). On-site swimming. Offers American Red Cross swim instruction, Outdoor experience including nature, archery, art and sports. Transportation is included. Hot lunch is available at a separate fee. Open House: Mar. 7 (1 – 4 pm), and every Wed. night from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm or by appointment. Contacts: David Slotnick, Danielle Hersch & Robert Schwendel.
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.
NEW HYDE PARK
Oasis on the North Shore. Headquarters: 20 Jay Street Ste. 802, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Camp Sites: 1801 Evergreen Ave, New Hyde Park, NY. 646-519-5062. 718-855-2435 (fax). www.oasischildren.com. northshore@oasischildren.com. Ages 4 – 14. Full day and early drop off/late stay. Fee: Starting at $477/week. On-site swimming. Sports and recreation, visual and performing arts, field trips. Transportation available ($75/week). Open House: See Web site. Ongoing registration. Contact: Melanie Salvaggio.
PORT WASHINGTON
Paul Green School Of Rock. 275 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050. 516-767--2262. www.schoolofrock.com. portwashington@schoolofrock.com. Call for ages and fees. Performance, song writing fundamentals and more. Call for more information.
Buckley Country Day Camp. 2 I.U. Willets Rd., Roslyn, NY 11576. 516-365-7760. 516-869-0964 (fax). www.buckleycamp.com; buckleycamp@buckleycamp.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full days for ages 4 – 15; half days for ages 3 – 5. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports, art, educational workshops, drama, basketball, cooking and more. Air-conditioned facilities, tennis courts, 4 heated pools, 25 acres, boating pond, computer/science labs, playground. Door-to-door transportation, meals, snacks and towels included.
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.
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@excite.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
Red Robin Country Day School & Camp. Headquarters & Camp Site: 878 Jericho Tpk., Westbury, NY 11590. 516-334-1144, 516-334-0565 (fax). http:// redrobincountryday schoolandcamp.com/camp.htm. vmaxcamper@aol.com. Ages 2 – 9. Full and half days, 4, 6, 8, or any 25 days. Fees: Call for rates. Offers American Red Cross swim instruction, full sports instruction, arts and crafts, science and nature, gymnastics and more. On-site swimming. Transportation, lunch and snacks available. Open House: Call for information. Registration: Call for information. Contact: Michael Cohn.
Westbury Language Center. 154 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590. 516-333-0272. www.westburylanguagecenter.com. info@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.
