Town of Babylon

BABYLON
Sea Explorers Marine Day Camp. P.O. Box 373, Babylon, NY 11702. Camp is located at Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Pkwy., Babylon. 631-587-2873. counties.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk/MARprograms/explorers.htm. tm@cornell.edu. Ages 6 – 12. Full day, 9 am – 2 pm. Fees: Call for fees. Marine science-based camp includes beach games, seining, marine crafts, fishing. Registration: Begins in March. Contact: Tracy Marcus or Scott Borsett

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 first week; deduction w/each week). Meals provided ($30/week). Call for additional information. Contact: Dr. Gus Alfieri.

The ChiLdren’s Center Camp. 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735. 631-420-2125, 631-420-2238 (fax). www.farmingdale.edu/childcare. childcare@farmingdale.edu. Ages 5-1/2 – 12. Full day. Fee: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers weekly field trips, themed weekly activities, arts and crafts, sports, end-of-summer show. No transportation or meals. Open House:  NA. Contact: Linda Crispi.

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.

LINDENHURST
Camp Pee Wee and Kidz Kamp. 166 South 8th St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 631-226-6669; 631-226-2496 (fax). http://peeweefolkspreschool.com. Ages 2.9 – 12. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers trips, water play, crafts. Transportation available. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Began Feb. Contact: Karen Reinah, Pat Buttigieg, Cathy Scutellaro.

NORTH BABYLON
Town of Babylon Day Camp. Phelps Lane Park, 151 Phelps Ln., North Babylon, NY 11703. 631-893-2100. Deer Park Pool, Acorn St., Deer Park, NY 11729. Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd., Copiague, NY 11726. Ages 6 – 12. Half days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers crafts, sports and special events. Mail-in registration. For Town residents

WEST BABYLON
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center. 985 West Montauk Hwy. Great South Bay Shopping Center.  631-669-4043. www.my-gym.com. Three-hour camp days ages 3 – 9; 90-minute mini camp for ages 2 – 4.  Gymnastics, sport skills, arts and crafts, board game time, yoga and most of all fun.
 
WHEATLEY HEIGHTS
Suffolk Y JCC Junior Day Camp. Headquarters: 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY  11725. Camp site: 75 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 631-462-9800, 631- 462-9462 (fax). marci_sherman@jcca.org. Ages 5 – 14. Full day; pick your weeks; 3 day option for grades K–5. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming, overnight trips for grades 5 – 9, and day trips for grades K – 9. Red Cross swim, sports, creative arts, archery. Transportation included. Open house: Feb. 7 & 28, Mar. 7 & 21, Apr. 11 & 25, May 7 & 2. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Marci Sherman.

USDAN Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. Headquarters: 420 East 79th Street, #3D, New York, NY 10075. Camp site: 185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 631-643-7900. 212-772-6060. www.usdan.com. info@usdan.com. Ages: 6 – 18. Full day. Tuition: $2,675 – $3,575. On-site swimming. Offers music, art, theater, creative writing, chess, ballet, jazz, band, chorus, daily concerts, recreation, creative and performing arts and more. Transportation $550 – $1,085 depending on location and service. Open House: Feb. 17, Mar. 31, Apr. 18. Registration began Nov. 1, 2009. Contact: Andrew Copper.

WYANDACH
Gerald J. Ryan Summer Camp. 1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798. 631-643-3364. Grades 1 – 6. Full day. Fees: Call for fees. Off-site swimming twice a week. Educational field trips, arts and crafts. Meals provided. Contact: Naycha Florival

Wyandanch Youth Services Day Camp. Camp Gambia. Headquarters: 20 Andrews Ave., Wyandanch, NY 11798. Camp site: 20 Andrews Avenue, Wyandanch, New York 11798. 631-643-5629. dcarroll@wyandanchyouthservices.org. Full day. Ages 5 – 13. Co-ed. Fees: Starting at $200. Off-site swimming. Offers dance, arts and crafts, sports. Meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Susan Warren.


Town of Brookhaven

CENTEREACH
YMCA Camp Unity. North Coleman Elementary School. North Coleman Rd., Centereach, NY 11720. 631-580-7777, 516-674-8091 (corporate office). Ages 6 – 12. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. Off-site swimming. Offers crafts, games and trips. Note: Registration fee.

CENTER MORICHES
Red Robin East Day Camp. 184 Main St., Center Moriches, NY 11934. 631-878-4773. 631-878-8720 (fax). www.redrobineast.com. info@redrobineast.com. Ages 2 – 12. Full and half day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports and music, private swim instruction, woodworking, ceramics, special events each week, 4 family nights. Transportation and meals included. Open House: As of Mar. Contact: Eric Goldstein.

CORAM
Town of Brookhaven Summer Fun. 1130 Old Town Rd., Coram, NY 11727. (This is the registration address. There are many camp locations.) 631-451-6106/6113. http://brookhaven.org. For children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Half day (9 am – 12 pm). Fees: Call for rates. Offers arts and crafts, games, gymnasium games and special events. Transportation and meals not available. Mail-in only after school-budget vote in May.

EAST PATCHOGUE
Miss Kristen’s Apple Dumpling School. 195 Sweezey St., East Patchogue, NY 11772. 631-289-9183. Ages 3 to first grade. Full and half day. Fees: Varies according to schedules. Offers arts and crafts, full playground on two acres. ESL coach for first graders. Open House:  By appointment. Note: Registration fee additional. Contact: Kristen.

EAST SETAUKET
The Laurel Hill School Summer Program. Camp Site: 201 Old Town Rd., East Setauket, NY 11733. 631-751-1154. www.laurelhillschool.org. info@laurel hillschool.org. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day and mini day. Fees: Starting at approx. $420/week. On-site swimming. Offers sports, drama, teen shop, preschool  and more. Transportation additional; meals $30/week. Open House:  Mar. 9. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Robert Stark.

Tutor Time Of East Setauket. 6 South Jersey Ave., East Setauket, NY 11733. 631-689-3154. www.tutortime.com/schools/locateacenter-listing.  6414@tutortime.com. Half-day and full-day summer camp for ages 5 –12. Field trips, special events, tennis lessons and gymnastics.

FARMINGVILLE
Kinder Care Learning Center. 2270 North Ocean Ave., Farmingville, NY 11738. 631-207-9091. www.kindercare.com. jschumann@kindercare.com. Ages 5 – 12. Full and half day. Fees: Call for fee. Arts and crafts, field trips, theme parties, sports. Meals provided. Open enrollment. Contact: Suzanne Schoenefeld.

HOLTSVILLE
Brookhaven Roe YMCA Day Camp Holtsville. 155 Buckley Rd., Holtsville, NY 11742. 631-289-4440. www.YMCAli.org. adamymca@yahoo.com. Ages 3 – 15. Kiddie Camp 3 – 5 Youth Camp 5 – 12. Fees: $835/3 weeks. Youth Camp offers weekly full-day programs. Kiddie Camp offers 2-, 3-, or 5-full-day programs. On-site swimming. Offers sports, arts and crafts, general activities. Open House:  Feb. 27, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15. Registration: Began Jan. 4. Contact: Brittany.

MANORVILLE
Camp Zoo at the Long Island Game Farm. Mailing address: Chapman Blvd., P.O. Box. 97, Manorville, NY 11949. Camp Site: Chapman Blvd., Manorville, NY 11949. 631-878-0202. www.longislandgamefarm.com. campzoo@longislandgamefarm.com. Ages 4 – 11. 10 am – 3 pm. Fees: Call for fee. Arts and crafts, informative animal tours, nature walks, sing-alongs. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Melinda Novak.

MOUNT SINAI
Kids Quest. 37B Crystal Brook Hollow Rd., Mt. Sinai, NY 11766. 631-331-5351, 631-331-1726 (fax). kidsquestinfo@optonline.net Ages 3 – 13. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. Offers arts and crafts, all sports, water slide and more. No transportation. Meals included. Open House: Call for information. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Amy Engelberg.

PORT JEFFERSON
Camp Pee Wee. 22 Oakland Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. 631-331-9555. http://peeweefolkspreschool.com. Ages 2 – 6. Half day. Contact: Mirina Debona.

The Musical Theatre Factory. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. 631-928-9202; 631-928-9120 (fax). www.theatrethree.com. maureen@theatrethree.com. Ages 9 – 17. Co-ed. Half day. Fee: $525/week. Offers theatre arts and performance. No transportation or meals provided. Contact: Jeffrey Sanzel.

RONKONKOMA
JUMP. 151 Dominon Blvd. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. 631-585-5867. Ages 6 – 10. Three hours, three days a week. Fee: $75. Jumping, organized activities, arcade and lunch. No transportation. Meal provided. Open House: May 12.  Registration: May 17. Contact: Kim Holland.

SETAUKET
Benner’s Farm. 56 Gnarled Hollow Rd., Setauket, NY 11733. 631-689-8172. Web site: www.bennersfarm.com. folks@bennersfarm.com. Ages 5 – 12. Also Tot Camp for 3 and 4 year olds. Weekly programs. Half and full days. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers hay rides, learning about farm animals, feeding the animals, life on the farm, arts and crafts, area history. Transportation and meals not available. Snack included. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Bob Benner, Kirsten Hunter.

STONY BROOK
The Stony Brook Summer Programs. 1 Chapman Pkwy., Stony Brook, NY, 11790. 631-751-1800, Ext. 595, 631-751-7944 (fax). summer.programs@stonybrookschool.org. Grades 1 – 12. Full day. Fees: Starting at $395. Sailing, golf, tennis, soccer, basketball, marine and environmental science, technology, academic. Most programs include field trips. No transportaion or meals; only 2 snacks provided. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Karen Andrews.

Stony Brook University Summer Athletic Camps. Stony Brook University, Sports Complex, Nichols Rd., Stony Brook, NY 11794. 631-632-4550. www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps. A wide range of athletic camps. Baseball Camp; Co-ed Tennis Camp, Softball Camp; Girls’ Lacrosse Camp; Boys’ Lacrosse Camp; Girls’ Soccer Camp; Boys’ Soccer Camp; Football Camp; Strength & Conditioning Camp; Boys’ Basketball Camp; Girls’ Basketball Camp, and  Volleyball Camp. Contact: JaniceMaggio

SUMMER CAMPS AT STONY BROOK
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11790
631-632-4550
summercamp@stonybrook.edu
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp

Summer Camps at Stony Brook University. Stony Brook University, Sports Complex, Nichols Rd., Stony Brook, NY 11794. 631-632-4550. 631-632-4657 (fax). www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps. Ages 5 – 12, co-ed, June 28th – Aug. 20th. On-site swimming. Offers three hours of athletics and three hours of academics each day. Lunch and snack included. Camp Academies: For children entering grades K – 11 specializing in one-week programs in the following categories: Acting, Chess; Chess/Medical; Culinary Cookery; Forensics; GBA - Game Builders Academies; Medical/Athletic; Sciences.  Hot lunch and snack included   Fees: Call for rates. Call for more information, contact: Janice Maggio.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center. 1320 Stony Brook Rd. (just east of Smith Haven Mall). 631 751-KIDS. www.mygym.com. Three-hour camp days ages 3 – 9; 90-minute mini camp for ages 2 – 4. Gymnastics, sport skills, arts and crafts, board game time, yoga and most of all fun.

YAPHANK
Brookhaven Country Day Camp. Long Island Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980. 631-924-4033, 631-924-4416 (fax). bcdaycamp@aol.com. Ages 3 – 15. Fees: Call for fees. Mini-days for nursery and kindergarten. On-site swimming. Offers travel for teens, boating, arts and crafts. Transportation and meals additional. Open House:  Weekends beginning Mar. 3. Contact: Michael and/or Neil Pollack.

Camp Sobaco. Suffolk County Girl Scout Camp.  Main Office: 442 Moreland Rd. Commack, NY 11725. Camp site: German Blvd., Yaphank, NY, 11980. 631-543-6622. E-mail: camp@gssc.us Ages 5 – 12. Full day. Fees: Starting at $250/week. On-site swimming. Offers mini-golf, ga-ga ball, arts and crafts, nature, sports, water activities, theme weeks. Meals included, transportation available. Open House Mar. 14,  Apr. 18, May 5, 11. Registration: Begins this month. Contact:: Joanne Koszyk.

Town of East Hampton

AMAGANSETT
Sportime. 320 Abrahams Path, P.O. Box 778, Amagansett, NY 11930. 888-NYTENNIS. www.sportimeny.com. Ages 3 – 12. Fees: Call for fees. Preschool, Multi-Sport and tennis programs provide campers with professional instruction and friendly recreation. Activities include basketball, soccer, hockey, swimming, arts and crafts. Also offers Eastern Excel Tennis Program and Roller Hockey Academy in Bethpage. Call for additional information. Note: Also in East Quoque, Kings Park and Bethpage.

BRIDGEHAMPTON
Bridgehampton Child Care Center Summer Camp. 551 Sag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton, NY 11932. 631-537-0616. Ages 3 – 12. Full day. Fees: Call for fees. Offers trips to beach, arts and crafts, computer room, sports, visiting artists, field trips. Transportation not available; meals available.

EAST HAMPTON
Camp Karole at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. P.O. Box 5107, 44 Woods Ln., East Hampton, NY 11937. 631-324-3510, Ext. 208, 631-324-9858. http://www.jcoh.org/contacts.html. camp@jcoh.org. Ages 3 – 9. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers horseback riding, arts and crafts, kayaking, drama, singing, swimming, nature trips. Call to inquire about transportation; snacks provided. Registration: As of this month. Note: Open to all.

MONTAUK
Deep Hollow Ranch. P.O. Box 835, Montauk, NY 11954. Located 3 miles east of Montauk Village on Rte. 27. 631-668-2744. www.deephollowranch.com. Call for ages. Co-ed. Fees: Call for fees. Full day. Living History Program: history of the oldest cattle ranch in the U. S., featuring characters from the past, horse-drawn wagons, working border collies, mares and foals and more.

Pathfinder Country Day Camp. Second House Rd., P.O. Box 807, Montauk, NY 11954. 631-668-2080. www.camppathfinder.com.  redcanoes09@gmail.com. Boys, ages 4 – 13. Full day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming in heated pool. Offers sports, American Red Cross lessons, art, drama, archery, tennis. Door-to-door transportation available; meals only on Friday cookouts. Open House: Memorial Day Weekend. Contact: Nancy Burns.

SOUTHAMPTON
STRING CAMP. Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11969. 631-287-4377. www.southamptonculturalartscenter.org. scc@southamptonculturalcenter.org. Two camps this summer for children and teens. A string camp for violin, viola and cello players as well as a TV/film camp. Call for more information.


Town of Huntington

CENTERPORT
Camp Alvernia. P.O. Box 301, 105 Prospect Rd., Centerport, NY 11721. 631-261-5730, 631-754-4204 (fax).  www.campalvernia.org. info@campalvernia.org. Ages 4 – 14. Full day. Fees: On Web site. On-site swimming. boating,  field activities, arts and crafts. Transportation additional. Meals included. Contact: Benjamin Esposito.

Sea Stars Marine Camp. Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, NY 11721. 631-239-1800, 631-239-1797 (fax). ccesuffolk.org/sea-stars-marine-camp-241.  Ages 6 – 12. Full day, 9 am – 2 pm, one-week sessions. Fees: Call for rates. Marine science camp. On-site swimming. Marine science classes, beach activities, touch tanks, planetarium shows and more. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Mary Foglia.

COLD SPRING HARBOR
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 Str., 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.

COMMACK
CCB School of Commack. Headquarters and Camp Site: 1786 Jericho Tpke., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-499-6222, 631-493-1222 (fax). http://ccbschool.com/branch/commack_home.php. commackccb@gmail.com. Grades 6 – 12. Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Offers SAT/PSAT preparation and essay writing. No transportation or meals. Open House: Apr. 12 (tentative). Registration: Open now. Contact: Hellen/Hanna/Yvette.

Once Upon a Time. 40 Kings Park Rd.., Commack, NY 11725. 631-486-4327. 631-486-1948 (fax). www.onceuponatimeli.com. onceuponatimeLI@optonline.net. Ages 2 – 6. Half day. Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Offers science, games, crafts, jump castle, rock wall, daily themes. No onsite swimming, transportation or meals. Open House:  Call for dates. Contact: Corissa Turkel.

Suffolk Y JCC – Camp Wonderland. 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY 11725. 631-462-9800. 631-462-9462 (fax). www.suffolkyjcc.org/html/campprograms.shtml. Marci_sherman@jcca.org. Ages 2 – 7. Full and half days; three or 5 days; pick your week option. Fees: Call for information. Onsite swimming. theater camp, visual arts camp, teen travel camp, Red Cross swim, pony rides, tennis, golf, playgrounds. Transportation and meals available (additional). Open House: Feb. 7 & 28, Mar. 7 & 21, Apr. 11 & 25. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Marci Sherman.

DEER PARK
Spring Training Baseball & Softball 2010, 8th Annual Summer Camp. 697 E. Acorn St., Deer Park, NY 11729. 631-683-4300. www.cgibaseball.com. info@cgibaseball.com. For boys and girls. Camps are held in parks throughout the Town of Huntington, including Geenlawn Memorial Park, Ostego Park in Dix Hills, Cedar Road Park in Commack and others. Ages 3 – 6 (half day), 7 – 14 (full day). Fees: Call for fees (multiple week discounts). Daily activities include skill specific drills and accuracy games. Wet slide tarps at each location. Low child-to-instructor ratio. After-camp program. Call for information about transportation and meals. Registration: Began Feb. 1. Contact: Rob Steinert.

DIX HILLS
Park Shore Country Day Camp. 450 Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-499-8580. www.parkshoredaycamp.com. infor@parkshoredaycamp.com. Ages 2 – 14. Full day, 4, 6, or 8 weeks; also mid-day for preschoolers. Fees: Call for rates. Three on-site swimming pools with slides. Offers Red Cross swim instruction, sports track program, excellent athletic program, batting cages, electronic scoreboards, athletic conditioning, high ropes course, rock wall, bungee trampoline, inline skate park, arts and crafts, music, dance, special events. Transportation: Door to door; hot lunch program. Open House:  Monday to Friday, 10 – 3 and Sunday 12 – 3 pm. Contact: Bob and Chuck.

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 Art Adventure. Headquarters: Art League of Long Island. 107 E. Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills, NY 11746. Camp location varies depending on age group. 631-462-5400, 631-462-5011 (fax). www.artleagueli.org. Ages 5 – 17. Full-day & half-day (for ages 5 – 6). Fees: Call for fees. Art: explore creativity, learn new techniques, expand skills. Offers drawing, painting, clay sculpture, jewelry. No on-site swimming. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Janet Ganes.

EAST NORTHPORT
Gan Israel Day Camp. Headquarters: 2083 Seneca Gate, Merrick, NY 11566. Camp Site: 178 Cedar Rd., East Northport, NY 11731. 631-656-6240. 516-833-3057. www.campgi.com. info@campgi.com. 18 months – 15 years. Full-day and half-day. Fees: Starting at $167/week. Sports, swimming, drama, karate, hip hop, tennis, soccer, drumming, trips. Junior, Senior, Pioneer, VIP and AJC divisions. Hot lunches and cool snacks. Open houses and ongoing registration throughout the year. Call or email for information. Contact: Chanie Kramer. Transportation and meals available. Open House:: Ongoing. Contact: Chanie Kramer and Sarochel Davidson.

HUNTINGTON
All-Island Basketball Camp. 31 Ketewomoke Dr., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-543-2801. www.allislandbasketballcamp.com. Ages 8 – 16. Full day. Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. All basketball games are played on indoor courts. No transportation provided. Meals included. Registration: Call for information. Contact: Tom Fitzpatrick or Tom Diana.

Canteen Roads Teen Travel Camp. P.O. Box 608, Huntington Village, NY 11743. 631-673-3211. www.canteenroads.com. info@canteenroads.com. Ages 11 – 15. Full day. Fees: Starting at $1,250/week. Travel overnight Mon. – Fri. and spend weekends home. Outdoor adventures, cultural encounters, exhilarating experiences.  White water rafting, rock climbing, parasailing, pop and rock concerts. Transportation and meals included. Open House: Call. Contact: Dave Steinberg.

Colonial History Camp, “Passport to the Past.” Kissam House Museum. 434 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-427-7045, Ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Half day, mornings. Ages 7 – 12. Fees: Call for fees. Three, 2-week sessions. Offers weaving, candle making, Colonial crafts, ice cream making, Maypole dancing and more. Master craftspeople visit daily to teach the children their skills. Registration: Call for fees.

Drama Kids of Northern Suffolk County. Headquarters: P.O. Box 841, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp location: Vary throughout Northern Suffolk County (tentatively St. Paul’s School, 106 Vernon Valley Rd., E. Northport, St. Andrews, Smithtown, and Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Ronkonkoma. 631-418-8436. www.dramakids.com/ny6. dkisuffolk@optonline.net. Ages 6 – 12 & DKI Acting Academy Workshops for teens. Half-day. Fees: Call for fees.  No on-site swimming. Offers theater games, mini plays, improvisations and partner performances. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Timothy or Darlene Dolan.

Huntington Town Department of Parks and Recreation. Gold Star Camp at 101 Browns Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-351-3089. town.huntington.ny.us. Various camps. Huntington Town residents. Grades preschool – 7. Note: Registration for all camps at Town Hall.

Kinder Care Learning Center. 183 East Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-547-8029. www.kindercare.com. Call for more information.

Rainbow Chimes Early Childhood Center. 320 Broadway-Greenlawn Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-427-6300. www.rainbowchimes.org. childcare@rainbowchimes.org. Ages infants – 10. Full day, extended hours available. Fees: Call for fees. Offers age-appropriate recreation program, including field trips, sports, active learning. Meals included. Contact: Agatha.

West Hills Day Camp. 21 Sweet Hollow Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-427-6700. www.westhillscamp.com. info@westhillscamp.com. Ages 3 – 16. Full day; half-day option for ages 3 & 4. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming and instruction (7 heated pools), sports, rock climbing, mini golf, fishing, boating, ATV tracks, arts and crafts, arts and technology programs, extreme sports programs, SCUBA Program, Travel Adventures, After-camp Sports Academy, College Campus Tours (Grad Camp), and much more. Transportation and snacks included, lunch is additional.Open House:  every weekend, 12 – 4 pm. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Michael Moore.

Wood Hollow Equestrian Center. 7 Downs Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-239-5845. www.woodhollowequestrian.com. info@woodhollowequestrian.com. Ages 6 – 15. Full- and half-day programs. Fees: Call for fees. Horseback riding, hands-on practical horsemanship, games on horseback. Open House: Ongoing, call to schedule. Contact: Christy Van Eron and Polly Hall.

YMCA Huntington Day Camp. 60 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-421-4242. Ages 2 – 15. Sports Camp (Grades K – 7 ), Kiddie Camp (Ages 3 – 5), Youth Camp (Grades K – 5), Teens in Action (Grades 6 & 7), Performing Arts (Ages 5 & up), Counselor-in-Training Programs (Grades 8 & 9). Full- and half-day programs, also 2- and 3-day camps. Fees range example: $870 full day youth for 3 weeks; $485 half days Kiddie for 3 weeks. Swimming, arts and crafts, science, music, sports games and cultural arts program. Open House: Feb. 27, Mar. 5, 20, Apr. 17, 28, May 15, 18, Jun. 6. Contact: Diane Harvey, 631-421-4242, Ext. 118.

From Stage to Screen. A Performing Arts Academy, 755 Park Ave,. Ste. 180, Huntingon. 917-593-0444. www.fromstage2screen.com. Ages 8 – 18. Fee: $1500 for 4 weeks. Our Summer Performing Intensive runs from July 5th - July 30th.  9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Includes classes in scene study, musical theater, acting for TV/film, improvisation, vocal interpretation, yoga for actors, theater dance and much more. Campers also audition for and put on a camp musical which is performed the last night of the Intensive. Intensive also includes a trip to NYC to see a Broadway show, a late night film night, agent and guest artist appearances. Lunch not included, but snacks are.  Program Director: Gene Forman

HUNTINGTON STATION
Miss Debbie’s Work of Heart. 3 Greenhills Rd., South Huntington, NY 11746. 631-673-7373. http://missdebbies.com. missdebbies@optonline.net. Ages 2 – 7. Full and half days. Fees: Call for fees and additional information. Two swimming pools, music, science, arts and crafts, dance and sports.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center. 128 West Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station, NY 11746 (around the corner from Walt Whitman Mall). 631 427-GYMS. www.my-gym.com. Three-hour camp days ages 3– 9; 90-minute mini camp for ages 2 – 4. Gymnastics, sport skills, arts and crafts, board game time, yoga and most of all fun.

South Huntington Union Free School District “Wildcat Sports Camp.” 301 West Hills Rd., Huntington Station, NY 11746. 631-425-5300 Ext. 173, 631-425-2966. www.shufsd.org. Full day, half day. Ages 5 – 13. Fees: Call for fees. Field hockey, football, soccer, gymnastics, wrestling, basketball, cheerleading, lacrosse, softball, baseball, volleyball, Kiddie Academy and recreation. Also half-day strength and agility training for 8th – 12th graders. Meals available for full day campers. Registration: As of April 1st. Contact: Paul Rauseo.

MELVILLE
Crestwood Country Day School. 313 Round Swamp Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-692-6361. 631-692-6987 (fax). www.crestwoodcountryday.com.  info@crestwoodcountryday.com. Ages toddlers to teen. Full-day and mini-day programs. Fees: Call for fees. Seven on-site swimming pools. Offers sports, arts and crafts, air-conditioned gym and facilities. Transportation and meals included. Note: Parent/child and teen travel programs also available. Contact: Jeff Deutsch or Mark Hemmerdinger.

Kenwal Day Camp. Headquarters and Camp Site: 100 Drexel Ave., Melville, NY 11747. 631-694-3399. www.kenwaldaycamp.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming (four heated pools). Offers drama, sports, crafts, game room, bungee trampoline, slip-n-slide rides, ziplines, go carts. Transportation and meals available. Open House: Mar. – Jun., weekends 12 – 4 pm. Registration: ongoing. Contact: Dena Feinstein.

THE NEW DRIFTWOOD DAY CAMP. Headquarters and Camp Site: 331 Mount Misery Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-692-6990. 516-938-3184 (fax). www.driftwooddaycamp.com. driftwooddaycamp@gmail.com. Ages 4 – 14. Full day. Fees: Starting at $650/week. On-site swimming. All sports, arts and crafts, go-carts, drama. Transportation available. Meals included. Open House: Weekends beginning in Feb. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Ron Kuznetz.

Paul Green School of Rock. 1144 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-425-5191. melville@schoolofrock.com. www.schoolofrock.com. Performance Camp (1 week - Session I) - 6/29-7/3. Performance Camp (1 week - Session II) - 7/6-7/10. Recording Camp - 7/13-7/24. Woodstock 40th Anniversary Tribute Performance Camp (2 weeks) - 8/3-8/14.

Starflower Experiences Earthkeepers Training Centre. Headquarters: 79 Martin Ct., Jericho, NY 11753. Camp Site: West Hills County Park, Melville. 516-938-6152. www.starflowerexperiences.org. Must have completed 4th or 5th grade. Half-days. One-week sessions available, July 7 – 11. Fees: Call for fees. Participants learn how the systems of life on earth operate. Registration: Call for information. Contact: Laurie Farber.

Sweet Hills Riding Center Summer Camp. West Hills Park, Sweet Hollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-351-9168. www.sweethillsstable.com. Ages 8 – 14. One-week sessions, 9 – 3. Fees: Call for rates. Instruction, lessons, grooming, horse care and more. Also Show Camp. Contact: Jane.

Thomas School of Horsemanship. 250 Round Swamp Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-692-6840. www.tshcamp.com. tsh@tshcamp.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day. Half day for 3 – 4 year olds. Fees: Call for rates. This horseback riding camp also offers sports, swimming and crafts. Transportation available. Open House: Weekly. Contact: Dawn Wallace.

NORTHPORT
Drama Kids of Northern Suffolk County. Headquarters: P.O. Box 841 Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp location: St. Paul’s School, 106 Vernon Valley Rd., E. Northport. 631-418-8436. www.dramakids.com/ny6. dkisuffolk@optonline.net. Ages 6 – 12 & DKI Acting Academy Workshops for teens. Half-day. Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Offers theater games, mini plays, improvisations and partner performances. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Timothy or Darlene Dolan.

NORTHPORT — EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. 158 Laurel Ave., Northport, NY 11768. Camp location to be determined. 631-262-6650. Ages 4 plus. Full day, half days. Fees: Call for fees. Trips to local beach. Offers sports, computers, art, music, gym and more. Contact: Jo Imwalle.


Town of Islip

BAYPORT
Camp Edey. Suffolk County Girl Scout Camp. Main Office: 442 Moreland Rd. Commack, NY, 11725. Camp site: 1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport, NY 11705. 631-472-1625. E-mail: camp@gssc.us Ages 5 – 14. Full day. Fees: Starting at $250/week. On-site swimming. Offers paddle boats, canoes,  ga-ga ball, sports, arts & crafts, nature, theme weeks. Meals included, transportation available. Open House: Mar. 14, Apr. 18, May 4, 12. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Claudia Bowers.

BAY SHORE
Great South Bay YMCA Day Camp. 200 West Main St., Bay Shore, NY 11706. 631-665-4255, Ext. 100. www.YMCAli.org. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day and two- and three-day weeks. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers Sports Camp, Teen Camp, Kiddie Camp, Dance Camp, Performing Arts Camp. Transportation available. Open House: Feb. 27, 10 am – 12 pm; Mar. 11, 7 – 8:30 pm; Mar. 20, 10 am – 12 pm. Contact: Sharde’ Niehoff.

BOHEMIA
Kinder Care Learning Center. 3502-3504 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Bohemia, NY 11716-1005. 631- 580-5221. For more information, see main listing under Farmingville.

BRENTWOOD
Knoll Farm Riding Camp. Headquarters: and Camp Site: 849 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717. 631-435-1880. http://knollfarm.com. bonnie1@knollfarm.com. Ages 8 – 14. 10 am – 1 pm, M-W-F. Fees: Starting at $80/day. Offers instruction on the handling of horses, riding lessons, horse science, competition. Some knowledge of riding is required. No transportation or meals provided. Open House:  Visit year-round. Registration: Begins Apr. Contact: Bonnie Mercier.

EAST ISLIP
Islip Town Summer Playground Camps. 50 Irish Ln., East Islip, NY 11730. 631-224-5406. www.townofislip-ny.gov. All ages and various programs. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming at certain locations. Offers arts and crafts, outdoor games, trips, sports. Registration: As of this month. Note: Various locations available. For Town of Islip residents only. Sessions run for two weeks.

HAUPPAUGE
Hidden Pond Day Camp at the Rinx. 660 Terry Rd., Hauppauge, NY 11788. 631-232-3222, Ext. 201. www.therinx.com. hiddenpondcamp@therinx.com, Ages 4 – 15. Full day. Fees: Call or visit Web site for fees. Minimum 3 weeks. On-site swimming (3 heated pools). Ice-skating, tennis, music, dance, high ropes, go carts, Gaga ball and more. No transportation; meals included. Open House: Call for dates. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Peter Trupia and Matt Pagliari.

WEST ISLIP
West Islip Union Free School District. 100 Sherman Ave., West Islip, NY 11795. 631-893-3200. Ages 6 and up. Half day. Fees: Call for fees. Camps vary. Offers activities such as soccer, field hockey, baseball, tennis, football, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, cheerleading, volleyball, softball, golf bowling and lacrosse camps. Call for more information. Note: For children in this district.

Town of Riverhead

BAITING HOLLOW
Baiting Hollow Boy Scouts Camp. Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow, NY 11933. 631-924-7000, Ext. 22. www.baitinghollowscoutcamp.org. Ages 6 – 10. Full day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Complete scouting program, nature, archery, sports, crafts. Meals available. Note: For registered Boy Scouts only. Call about other camp locations.

RIVERHEAD
Atlantis Marine World Summer Adventure Days. Rte. 25, Riverhead. 631-208-9200, Ext. H20. www.atlantismarineworld.com. Discoverers, ages 4 – 6; Explorers, ages 6 – 8, 9 – 12; Naturalists, 9 –12; Adventurers, 12 – 14. Fees: Call for fees. Call for scheduling and to register.

Renaissance Kid Camp and Renaissance Junior Camp. Headquarters: East End Arts Council, 141 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901. Camp address: Renaissance Kid Camp: Suffolk Community College, 121 Speonk-Riverhead Rd., Riverhead. Renaissance Junior Camp, EEAC Community School of the Arts. 141 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631-369-2171, 631-208-1877 (fax). www.eastendarts.org. education@eastendarts.org. Ages 5 – 7 (Junior Camp), and 8 – 12 (Kid Camp). Full-day and half-day (optional for Junior Camp only). Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Offers drawing, sculpture, acting, dance. No transportation or meals available. Registration: Began Feb. 5. Contact: Maggie Kritsberg and Melissa Tyte.

Riverhead Country Day School/Camp. 165 Columbus Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 631-727-3737. www.northforkparents.com/riverheadcountryday/index.htm. teachery@optonline.net. Ages 2 – 12. Full day. Two-, three- or five-day programs. Fees: Call for rates. Offers arts and crafts, music, outdoor games and special events each week. Meals provided. Notes: Air-conditioned building. Registration: As of March. Contact: Cheryl Taormina.

Town of Riverhead All-day Summer Recreation Programs. 200 Howell Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 631-727-5744, Ext. 3. Ages 5 – 12. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, games, sports and field trips. Registration: In Mar. Note: Must be a Town resident.

Apple Day Camp. Headquarters and Camp Site: 298 Middle Rd., Riverhead, NY 11901. 631-369-0440, 631-208-1689 (fax) www.appledaycamp.com. marsha@appledaycamp.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day and counselor trainee program. Fees: Starting at $450/week. 1 to 5-day options available.  No on-site swimming. Offers horseback riding, archery, drama, arts and crafts, sports and adventure options. Each week includes 2 beach trips, 1 field trip, and 1 Splish Splash trip.  Bus stop. Transportation available for $25 per child/week. Meals included. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Marsha Griffin

Town of Smithtown

SMITHTOWN
Kinder Care Learning Center. 113 Terry Rd., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-979-5018. For information, see main listing under Farmingville on page 42. Flips Gymnastics. 975 W. Jericho Tpk., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-863-3547. Ages 3 – 16. Half day or extended day. Fees: Call for rates. Offers pony rides, crafts and full gymnastics program. Fully air-conditioned. Registration: In Mar. Contact: Pat Collet.

International Soccer Academy. Headquarters: 905 West Jericho Tpke., Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp site: 905 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-864-3088, 631-864-3086 (fax). www.isasoccer.com. info@isasoccer.com. Ages 3 – 16. Full day and half day. Indoor and outdoor programs. Fees: Call for fees. Offers indoor programs only: primarily soccer with other sports activities, e.g., basketball, volleyball, track, etc. Meals included for indoor programs only. Open House: Mar. 24. Contact: Karen S. Schmermund.

Ivy League Day Camp. Headquarters and Camp Site: 211 Brooksite Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-265-4177. www.ivyleaguekids.com. info@ivyleaguekids.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming (4 heated pools). Offers 2 swims daily, rock climbing, go carts, extended day for working parents. Transportation and meals included. Contact: Noah Cooper or Linda Kaplan.

Smithtown Historical Society Portals to the Past. 239 Middle Country Rd., Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp site: 211 Middle Country Rd., Smithtown, NY 11787.  631-265-6768. http://smithtownhistorical.org/events/summer_programs. education@smithtownhistorical.org.. Ages 6 – 12. Half days. Fees: Starting t $22 daily. History-related hands-on activities and crafts. Registration: Begins Apr. 27. Contact: Elizabeth Jenks.

Sweetbriar Nature Center Discovery Camps. 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-979-6344, Ext. 102. eyswbriarnc@aol.com. www.sweetbriarnc.org. Ages 3 – 13. Full-day, half-day (preschool). Fee: Starting at $125/week (preschool); $230 (Discovery Weeks);$330/week (Explorer’s Club). No on-site swimming — sprinkler only. Nature exploration, nature crafts, drama. Natural Wonders (preschoolers), Discovery Weeks (ages 5 – 10), Explorer’s Club (ages 11 – 14). Contact: Eric Young.

Town of Smithtown Recreation Programs. Headquarters: 495 Landing Ave., Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp sites: various locations. 631-360-7644. www.smithtowninfo.com. recreation@tosgov.com. Ages: 4 – 16. Half-days. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers sports camps, playground programs, water sports, cultural arts. No transportation or meals provided. Call for open house and registration information.

Young People’s Day Camp of Suffolk. Headquarters: New York Institute of Technology, Student Activities Center, Suite 121, 300 Carlton Ave., Central Islip 11722. Camp Site: NYIT, Student Activities Center, 300 Carlton Ave., Central Islip 11722. 631-476-3330, 631-348-3439, 631-979-7311, 631-265-1869 (fax). www.ypdc.com/suffolk. mgd6786@msn.com. Ages 4+ – 14. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers swimming, sports, talent (dance, art), trips. Transportation included. Call for more information. Open House: Check Web site. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Michael Davidson.

ST. JAMES
Harbor Country Day School Summer Camp and Workshops. 17 Three Sisters Rd., St. James, NY 11780. 631-584-5555, 631-862-7664 (fax). www.hcdsny.org. hgiffuni@hcdsny.org. Ages 3 – 14. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming, sports, workshops, trailblazers, choice afternoon, music, nature, arts and crafts, C.I.T. program. Open House: Call for tour. Registration: Began Feb. 2. Contact: Heidi Giffuni.

Knox School Summer Adventures. 541 Long Beach Rd., St. James. 631-686-1600, Ext. 420. www.knoxschool.org. Ages kindergarten – tenth grade. CIT program for tenth graders; travel program for seventh, eighth and ninth graders. 9 am – 3:15 pm. In-ground pool, swim lessons, access to Long Island Sound, kayaking, sports, crafts, chess, science, drama, music and orienteering. Tennis, baseball, soccer and horseback riding specialty camps. Flexible schedules, transportation and extended day available. Lunch provided. Call for tour and/or brochure. Contact: Sherrill Kelly.


Town of Southold

LAUREL
North Fork Summer Camp. Headquarters: 475 Franklinville Rd., Laurel, NY 11948. Camp Site: on grounds of Mattituck-Cutchogue Laurel School site, adjacent to Mattituck Park Districts ball fields. 631-298-9573, 631-298-4376 (fax). Ages 18 mos. – 12 yrs. Full day, half day (preschoolers only). Two- three- or four-day sessions. Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Offers various themes including crafts, music, sports, nature. Includes field trips (additional fees), p.e. program, trips to beach. No transportation or meals provided. Program sponsored by Family Service League of Suffolk County. Registration: Begins Mar. 15. Contact: Linda Ruland. Call for additional information.

SOUTHOLD
Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp. Headquarters: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Camp Site: 6375 Soundview Ave., Southold, NY 11971. 631-727-7850, Ext. 328, 631-727-7130 (fax). www.peconicdunes.com. info@peconicdunes.com. Ages 7 – 15. Co-ed. Full day and overnight. Fees: $299/week (day camp); $539/week (overnight camp). On-site swimming (Long Island Sound). Offers archery, canoeing, sports. No transportation available. No meals provided for day camp. Open house: Mar 21, Apr. 11, May 2, Jun. 6, 10 am – 2 pm. Registration: Began Jan.15. Contact: Diane Lessard.