Hidden Pond Day Camp at the Rinx
660 Terry Rd., Hauppauge631-232-3222, Ext. 201
www.therinx.com
For almost two decades, Hidden Pond Day Camp at The Rinx has been providing exciting summers for 4 year olds through tenth graders. Our Athletic Program offers instruction in more than 20 sports, while the Creative and Performing Arts Program offers everything from drama and music to painting and plaster crafts. Campers enjoy our two, full-size professional ice hockey rinks every day. There’s also swim twice daily, following the American Red Cross Swim Instruction Program in one of our three heated pools. A nurse and EMT are on site all day. Camp runs from 9 am – 4 pm with extended hours available from 7 am – 6 pm. Each day has a special theme; special events are scheduled throughout the summer. Our goal is to provide campers “a summer to remember.”
Ivy League Day Camp
211 Brooksite Dr., Smithtown631-265-4177
www.ivyleaguekids.com
With five decades of experience, Ivy League Day Camp has perfected the recipe for an unforgettable summer — an ideal blend of people, creativity, learning and fun. Days are filled with sports activities, games, songs and friendship. Campers choose from a wide variety of clubs — everything from tennis and softball to cartooning and woodworking. In keeping with its standards of excellence, Ivy League created the Explore Program, exclusive workshops that expose children to science, computers, chess, performing arts, creative writing and more, led by certified professional instructors. Options also include a mini-day program and teen travel. Extensive amenities at the camp feature four heated pools, tennis courts, sports fields, basketball, a petting zoo, golf driving range, playgrounds, rock climbing and much more.
Oasis on Long Island Day Camps
Roslyn, New Hyde Park,Lido Beach
800-317-1392
www.oasischildren.com
For boys and girls ages 5 to 11, Oasis offers enriching summer programs that utilize the wonderful resources of three parks in Nassau with three convenient locations in Roslyn, New Hyde Park and Lido Beach. New for 2008, Oasis is offering a Teen Travel for 12 to 14 year olds giving emerging teens the opportunity to take a unique trip everyday. Camp activities include visual arts, sports and recreation, instructional swim, field trips and outdoor education. The philosophy of Oasis revolves around creating exceptional programs and safe communities for children in which they can develop skills, make friends and feel great about themselves. Families agree that the defining characteristic is the staff, a mixture of teachers, coaches, college students and program specialists. For families seeking a fun, safe and enriching summer program, Oasis offers children an experience that is unrivaled by even the more expensive private day camp programs, with flexible enrollment and an early drop off, late stay option. Call for open houses.
Sid Jacobson JCC
East Hills, Wheatley Heights516-484-1545
www.sjjcc.org
For more than 40 years, Sid Jacobson JCC has provided memorable summer and year-round experiences for children and families in the community. We believe that every child is a unique individual with his or her own personality, learning style and family background. One of the primary objectives of the summer camp programs is to help children blend this uniqueness with an appreciation of others in a safe, structured and nurturing setting. Our camp programs include: day camps for ages 2 to 18; specialty camps including community service experiences for teens, basketball and swim camps and Summer Stock Theater Production; and programs for children, teens and young adults with special needs, ages 5 to 21. This includes the award-winning Camp Kehilla Day Camp and Kehilla Vocational Experience. We’re committed to bringing you the best summer camp experience and value in the community. As always, all JCC camps are open to children of all faiths and all backgrounds.
Sportime
Amagansett, Bethpage,Kings Park, Lynbrook,
Massapequa, Roslyn, Syosset, the Hamptons, Randall’s
Island, Schenectady
888-NY-TENNIS
www.sportimetfm.com
Every SPORTIME facility offers a wide variety of exciting summer programs for children of all ages — tennis camps, multi-sport camps and even a roller hockey summer camp. The Eastern Excel Tennis Camp provides campers ages 5 to 18 the very best instruction under the direction of highly-esteemed coach Lawrence Kleger. At the Kings Park facility, options include Junior Multi-Sport (ages 6 to 14) and Start Kids Preschool, both of which feature instruction in tennis, soccer, basketball, hockey and swimming. The Bethpage Multi-Sport location has a state-of-the-art, 20-feet-high, freestanding rock climbing wall. All water activities are supervised by Water Safety Instructors and lifeguards, and there is a full-time first aid staff. SPORTIME’s professional staff also includes experienced directors and coaches, certified tennis professionals, licensed physical education teachers, EMTs, early childhood specialist and caring, enthusiastic counselors.
The Little Gym®
Merrick,516-223-4008;
www.tlgmerrickny.com
Huntington,
631-360-7777;
www.tlghuntingtonny.com
Port Washington,
516-944-8346;
www.tlgportwashingtonny.com
Sayville,
631-563-0950;
www.tlgsayvilleny.com
Smithtown,
631-360-7777;
www.tlgsmithtownny.com
The Little Gym offers children ages 3 to 12 nine weeks of summer camp with flexible scheduling and nine exciting themes to choose from. The Little Gym provides your child with confidence that builds a foundation for success in all their future pursuits. For more than 30 years, The Little Gym has sparked kids’ interest with non-competitive motor skill development programs such as parent/child classes, preschool/grade school gymnastics classes, sports skills, dance and karate. In a fun, safe and nurturing environment, children receive individual attention and develop at their own pace, which leads to a solid sense of self-esteem. Trained instructors focus on creating positive experiences as they implement the professionally-developed curriculum that includes movement, music, listening and cooperation. The Little Gym also has the most “Awesome Birthday Bash” around. Camp’s enrolling soon, so call for details.
Usdan Center for theCreative and Performing Arts
185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights631-643-7900
www.usdan.com
Usdan is a not-for-profit performing and visual arts day camp, hailed by Time magazine as one of “the most unique” in the country. Situated on a beautiful 250-acre woodland campus in Huntington, 1,600 children ages 6 to 18 travel daily to the Center on air-conditioned buses leaving from most New York-area neighborhoods. Usdan students develop their talents in music, art, drama, dance, writing or chess, studying with a professional faculty and making friends who share their love of the arts. Beginners are welcome. Usdan’s daily program provides two hours in a major of the student’s choice, one hour in an elective class and one-hour in swim. Tennis is available. The center is an agency of UJA Federation. For a free brochure and DVD, call 631-643-7900. Information is also online at www.usdan.com.
AtlantisMarine World
Riverhead631-208-9200
www.atlantismarineworld.com
There’s a world of adventure to see — and explore — all waiting for you at Atlantis Marine World, Long Island’s own Aquarium. Located along the Peconic River, Atlantis Marine World features more than 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including Shark Dive, the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Shark Exhibit, North America’s largest all-living Coral Reef display, Penguin Pavilion, Ray Bay, Snorkel Adventure, Shark Reef Lagoon, Sea Lion Shows, Japanese Snow Monkeys, Atlantis Explorer tour boat, Interactive Salt Marsh, Trainer for a Day, and the archaeological dig site, Unearthing Atlantis. Also available: social and corporate catered affairs, including team-building programs, sleepovers, birthday parties, adventure days, arcade and café. Open 10 am to 5 pm year-round (closed Dec. 25). Call 631-208-9200 or visit us at www.atlantismarineworld.com.
Bouncersand Slydos
1835 New Hwy., Farmingdale516-541-0913
www.bouncersandslydos.com
Bouncers and Slydos, the newest and most exciting party facility on Long Island, offers Night Camp, Friday and Saturday evenings, 7:30 pm — 1 am (three-hour maximum). Parents can enjoy a night out and kids ages 6 and up have the night of their lives. Children play on the unique and state-of-the-art inflatable bouncers, slides and climbing apparatus or amuse themselves with Wii and Xbox 360. After play time, kids have dinner and dessert, watch a movie on the inflatable movie screen, and can rest comfortably until parents arrive for pick up (identification is required). All of this for $15 per hour; discounts are given for more than one child. The facility is brand-new, clean and climate-controlled. The staff is friendly, courteous and CPR certified.
BuckleyCountry Day Camp
IU Willets Rd., Roslyn516-365-7760
www.buckleycamp.com
Nestled on a beautifully wooded 25-acre campus, Buckley Country Day Camp offers an unforgettable camp experience for children ages 3 to 15 through four-, six- or eight-week sessions. Along with three gymnasiums, four heated pools, tennis courts, expansive ball fields, basketball courts and a pond for boating, Buckley has full access to the facilities of the Buckley Country Day School, which are air-conditioned. Buckley is conveniently located on a quiet, private road off Shelter Rock, a half mile south of the L.I.E. Buckley’s Junior campers (3 to 6 years) enjoy early childhood programs; the 7 to 12 year olds choose their activities from a wide variety of art, enrichment and sport workshops; and teens enjoy their own activities, workshops, weekly trips and a Counselor-in-Training program. Come and experience the adventure at Buckley. Call for our Saturday open house dates or to set up a private tour.
Chestnut Lake Camp
Beach Lake, PA866-621-CAMP (2267)
info@chestnutlakecamp.com
www.chestnutlakecamp.com
Trail’s End Camp is proud to announce the opening of its premier session camp, Chestnut Lake. Chestnut Lake has been designed to emulate the traditions and excellence of Trail’s End while providing your family with the flexibility of three-week or six-week alternatives. Chestnut Lake is a traditional camp with strong sports, arts and crafts, outdoor adventure and drama programs. Chestnut Lake offers girls and boys a brand new, state-of-the-art facility, along with creative day and evening programming. Whether your child is an athlete or an artist, Chestnut Lake has the activities and staff that will bring out the best in every camper.
Drama Kids Summer Camp
Northern Nassau,516-876-4228;
Southern Nassau,
516-374-3222;
Northern Suffolk,
631-418-8436
www.dramakids.com
Cool drama in the hot summer: Get ready for a spectacular week of fun with Drama Kids International’s world-renowned curriculum. Our international drama program is offered in 15 countries with over 45,000 children enrolled worldwide. Join us for a week of summer fun for campers ages 6 to 10. Whether your child is new to drama or is always performing, Drama Kids Camp will be a perfect way to spend a week or two this summer. Drama Kids Summer Camp includes a unique combination of fun, creative and entertaining theatre and speech activities such as large group improvisations, silent scenes, dialogue development, scene starters and theater games. Each week will also include a special theme, fun dress-up days and culminate in a fabulous presentation for family and friends. We’re also running Drama Kids Acting Academy workshops for teens at some locations.
Ymca of Long Island
www.ymcali.orgFor more than 150 years, the YMCA maintains its core mission: to serve the people of the community stressing four areas of character development: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA of Long Island, the largest Y provider of summer day camps in the country, serves more than 3,000 children cared for by 430 staff, with five locations: Glen Cove, East Hampton, Bay Shore, Huntington, Holtsville and Family Service branches. Each Y location has programming unique to its community. Parents and children are surveyed to help craft the programming mix each year. In addition to water safety and recreational swim, a wide variety of fun activities are available to campers from the age of 2 – 15. Extended day programming is available. A/C busing is now offered at Glen Cove, Huntington and Bay Shore. Financial assistance is available. For more information log on to www.ymcali.org and click on summer camps.
I for Fashion
2A Taft Ave., Lynbrook516-256-2840
www.iforfashion.com
Do you have a little fashionista at home waiting for a creative outlet? Let I for Fashion come to your rescue. S.O.S. (Summer of Style) is a fashion design workshop that lets children ages 6 to 13 express their flair for design and learn the art of fashion. Program highlights include guest designers and models. Family and friends will be dazzled by the kids’ one-of-a-kind creations in a feature fashion show. Boys, bring out your style in workshops that include the latest trends with a graphic element. The Inside Out workshop brings the studio to you, so kids can experience the world of fashion in any atmosphere. There are also classes for adults, and the birthday parties for kids are fabulous. Call today to explore the ways you can express your “I” for Fashion.
International SoccerAcademy
905 Jericho Tpke.,Smithtown
631-864-3088
www.isasoccer.com; info@isasoccer.com
Soccer Never Stops at International Soccer Academy. Conveniently located on Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown, this unique indoor soccer facility offers programs for children of all ages, all year round. From their Little Stars Program (3 to 4 years), to their Individual Training Program (5 to 16 years) children are challenged to be their best, by professional, internationally recognized and experienced coaches. They also offer tournaments and leagues for youth and adult teams. Join them for their Summer Camp Open House on Mar. 24. Meet the staff, tour the facility and learn about the programs they offer during the summer (indoor and outdoor camps) and throughout the year.
Kenwal Day Camp
100 Drexel Ave., Melville631-694-3399
www.kenwaldaycamp.com and/or www.kenwaldaycamp.net
Situated on 20 wooded acres with nature trails, a lake, four heated pools, go-carts, a 100-foot super slide, beach volleyball and an inline roller-blading course, Kenwal creates small groups of campers to maximize individual attention. Activities include everything from, arts and crafts, rock climbing, bungee trampolines, interactive inflatable rides and Go Karts. See our Web site for all activities. New for 2008 are Interactive Inflatable rides. The preschool program is specially designed for younger campers. Super Seniors (campers entering fifth and sixth grades) participate in many off-camp activities such as Met games and Adventureland. Kenwal teens (seventh and eighth grades) participate at least three times weekly in off-camp activities such as Great Adventure, Broadway shows and beach trips. The C.I.T. program (ninth and tenth grades) combines counselor-training programs with field trips.
Long Island Game Farm/Camp Zoo
Manorville (Exit 70, LIE)631-878-6670
www.longislandgamefarm.com
Now in its fifth year, Camp Zoo is a weeklong day camp where children learn about animals, zoology and environmental conservation from an experienced teacher and animal-lover. A series of five consecutive weekly sessions begins on July 14 and will run until Aug. 15. Designed for children 4 to 11 years of age, Camp Zoo will provide children with a fun, rich learning environment they’ll remember all year. The Long Island Game Farm can accept about 25 campers for each Camp Zoo, so sign up early. Special behind-the-scenes activities are available only to children who attend Camp Zoo. Each session will take place at the Game Farm from 10 am to 3 pm., Monday to Friday.
Long Island Voyager’sDay Camp
516-238-4586www.longislandvoyagersdaycamp.com
Long Island Voyager’s Day Camp is coed and accommodates children entering kindergarten through age 14. Our goal is to assist in the development of the whole child — educationally, athletically, artistically and socially. We offer a range of educational activities as well as sports and swimming. Activities include NY Yankees and NY Mets games, Splish Splash, Adventureland, Atlantis Aquarium, Dave & Busters, Boomers, Fire Island, Bronx Zoo, swimming, sports, arts and crafts and more. Our camp offers a low counselor-to-child ratio and highly-skilled instructors. The staff is CPR, First Aid and AED certified and has a health director and two lifeguards on duty at all times. We dedicate ourselves to providing your children with the most exciting, action-packed and safest summer experience available.
New York SportsAcademy
New York Institute ofTechnology, Old Westbury
516-922-1439
www.nysportsacademy.com
Boys and girls ages 4 to 7 receive excellent multi-sport instruction in tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, softball, basketball and lacrosse. Instructional swimming is provided on a daily basis. Finest facilities and professional staff provide a worthwhile summer of fun and athletic development for the young child. Door-to-door transportation, hot lunch, full day and mini-day programs are available. Director Bill Timmes has several other elementary school physical education teachers and coaches on staff. Guest instructors from the New York Baseball and Softball Academy programs provide exciting clinics for these young athletes as well. One through eight weeks of instruction are available June 30 to Aug. 22. Limited to only 75 boys and girls ages four through seven per week.
North Shore Day Camp
85 Crescent Beach Rd.,Glen Cove
516-676-0904
www.northshoredaycamp.com
North Shore Day Camp offers full-day programs for children ages 2 1⁄2 to 15 and outstanding athletics, horseback riding, adventure course, tennis, go carts, teen travel programs, fine arts village, cooking, woodworking and swim instruction in our four heated pools. The program is four-, six- and eight-week sessions. We have small groups with exceptional supervision and door-to-door bus transportation to our14-acre Gold Coast estate overlooking the Long Island Sound. Meals are included. Our leadership team is a highly trained and dedicated group of experienced adults that return year after year. We’re a member of the TLC Family of Camps. Open house is Sun., Mar. 9 from 11 am to 3 pm. Contact Paula Rothman.
Oasis atNickerson Beach Park
Lido Beach800-317-1392
www.oasischildren.com
Nickerson Beach Park has an incredible collection of recreational facilities including ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a skate park, a swimming pool, a variety of outdoor education resources and 3,500 feet of ocean shoreline. Oasis is for boys and girls 5 to 11. A Teen Travel program is offered for 12 to 14 year olds. Activities include visual arts, sports and recreation, instructional swim, field trips and outdoor education. We create safe communities for children in which they can develop skills, make friends and feel great about themselves. Families agree that the defining characteristic is the staff, a mixture of teachers, coaches, college students and program specialists. For families seeking a fun, safe and enriching summer program, Oasis offers children an experience that’s unrivaled by even the more expensive private day camp programs, with flexible enrollment and an early-bird discount.
The Samuel Field Y
58-20 Little Neck Pkwy.,Little Neck
718-225-6750, Ext. 261
www.sfysummercamps.org.
The Samuel Field Y provides camp to residents of Northeast Queens and Western Nassau. Children ages 2.9 to 5 can enroll in Nursery Camp; grades K to 4 attend Junior Camp; Young Adventurers, grade 5; and Tween Camp, grades 6 and 7, adds of out-of-town travel. Teen Travel Camp, grades 8 to 10, offers local day trips and two, five-day trips. Counselor in Training for grade 10 is working with children alongside camp professionals. The Y serves children with developmental disabilities and children with special needs. Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village is our sleep away camp located 90 miles from NYC. The Samuel Field Y offers two half-day camp programs. Summer Camp Live, grades 1 to 5, is located at the Queens County Farm. Academic Summer Enrichment is for grades 1 to 5. Our full day specialty programs include Sports Camp, grades 2 to 5 and Summer Fun & Learn, grades 2 to 5, incorporates literacy with swim and fun.
Soccertots
Huntington Station,Bethpage, Copiague, Setauket, Syosset, West Hempstead, Farmingville, Calverton, Sayville, Hauppauge, Bellport
631-754-2257
www.soccertotslongisland.com
SoccerTots™ is a child development program for kids ages 18 months to 6 years old. In a non-competitive environment, children are introduced to sports in a fun and engaging way by trained and experienced soccer coaches and players who love to work with kids. Classes are professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness and create self-confidence. The curriculum is updated regularly to keep classes exciting and fun. Instructor-to-student ratio is kept small to ensure individual attention. Classes are grouped according to age, from Teddies (ages 18 to 26 months and 27 to 36 months) to Bears or Grizzlies for 5 and 6 year olds, with Koalas and Cubs in between. Enrollment is open, so you can join anytime for a pro-rated fee. Call now to schedule a trial class.
The Summer Camps at Stony Brook University
Sports Complex; Stony Brook631- 632-4550
www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Seawolves Sport Camps: Athletic sport camps for children between the ages of 7 to 17. Baseball, tennis, softball, boys’ lacrosse, girls’ lacrosse, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, volleyball, football and strength and conditioning. Summer Camp: Ages 5 to 12, three hours daily of athletics and three hours of academics, computers and swimming included. June 30 to Aug. 22. We offer two-, four-, six-, seven- or eight-week camp sessions with the option of abbreviated days (3, 4 or 5 days per week). Camp Academies: Ages 5 to 15, one-week programs in acting, athletic/art, athletic/medical, computers, chess, chess/medical, reading, GBA (Game Builders Academy) and the sciences.
Thomas School of Horsemanship Summer
Day Camp250 Round Swamp Rd. Melville
631-692-6840
www.TSHCAMP.com
For 65 years Thomas School has been serving families on Long Island. The tradition of the camp is presently being continued by Nancy Thomas, second generation owner-director. Not only are new families joining every year, but many children and grandchildren of past campers are experiencing the joys that their parents remember. Boys and girls from 3 to 15 years old participate in daily horseback riding lessons, daily swim lessons, and choose from a variety of sports and arts, such as tennis, gymnastics, soccer, archery, dance and drama. The unique teen program draws a great group of teens who would rather be with horses than travel every day. Often these teens have their sights on becoming a camp counselor. Many campers make it a year-round activity by continuing riding lessons throughout the school year.
Woodmont Summer Camp
Wantagh516-409-4414
www.woodmontsports.com
With more than 12 years of experience, Woodmont Summer Camp offers kids the ultimate summer and provides parents with unrivaled flexibility. You don’t have to pay high-end prices to get a high-end camp. At Woodmont, campers enjoy amazing activities and fabulous facilities, while you enjoy incomparable freedom in scheduling. Pick and choose days and weeks; there are no sessions, just a 15-day minimum for the summer, which can be planned however you like. Campers (ages 3 to 15) have fun with sports, field trips, arts and crafts, theater, video game room, music, movie hall, theme weeks and special events. There’s also a CIT/travel program. Staff is pre-screened, background-checked and trained. Extended care and door-to-door transportation available. Come to the open house at United Skates in Seaford on Feb. 17, 9 am – noon.
YoungPeople’s Day Camps
Suffolk and Nassau631-476-3330
800-DAYCAMP
www.ypdc.com
Young People’s Day Camps celebrates their 36th anniversary. Founded by school teachers, the camps’ philosophy is based on the desire to “grow” children intellectually, physically and spiritually in a fun environment. The programs are packed with activities, including swimming, sports, arts and crafts and weekly field trips to amusement parks, aquariums, zoos and more. Michael Davidson is the director of the Suffolk camp and Brendan McCaffrey heads up the Nassau camp. YPDC enrolls boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 14, and transportation is always free. Two-, four-, six- and eight-week programs are available. Call 800-DayCamp or 631-476-3330 for the Suffolk and Nassau camps. Visit us at www.ypdc.com .
A ClassAct NY
Nola Studios & Roslyn JCC250 W. 54th St.
212-479-8480
www.aClassActNY.com
Named “Best in Class” by Time Out Kids NY. The camp takes place Mon., Aug. 18 – Fri. Aug. 22, 9 – 5 pm in New York City and Mon., Aug. 25 – Fri., Aug. 29, at Roslyn JCC for campers ages 7 to16 (two groups). CAMP ACA is a fun-filled, jam-packed one week Broadway summer camp. Take workshops with Broadway actors in voice, dance, on-camera acting, audition technique, stage make-up, combat and Shakespeare. Camp ends with our final showcase at an Off-Broadway Theatre. Campers see a Broadway matinee and have a Q & A with actors after the show. During lunch break, Broadway actors share their professional experiences, answer questions and sign autographs.
Apple Day Camp
298 Middle Rd., Riverhead631-369-0440
www.appledaycamp.com
On a beautiful 73-acre campus, Apple Day Camp is excited to serve children on the East End. Their nine-week program offers many flexible enrollment choices. Activities include sports, hiking, horseback riding, archery, fishing, drama and crafts. There are several trips each week, with half- and full-day trips to beaches, movies, water parks and other area attractions. The three-day-per-week “Tiny Camp” program provides 3 and 4 year olds with a taste of Apple Day Camp’s excitement and fun. The staff recruitment process is highly selective; interviews include a full background check with fingerprinting. For your convenience, “before- and after-care” and bus transportation are offered. Attend the Open House on May 18 or beginning in March, drop by for a tour on Sundays, 1 to 4 pm.
Art League of Long Island
107 E. Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills631-462-5400
www.artleagueli.com
Kids who love art love the Art League of Long Island, whose mission is to foster a life-long learning of art and inspire students of all ages and levels to achieve their creative goals. During the Art League’s Summer Art Adventure, children ages 5 to 17 experience a five-week thematic art education revolving around weekly projects geared to expand their artistic horizons by improving their knowledge and skills. The session culminates in a salon-style art show for parents and friends. For older students, check out the Teen Portfolio program, a three-week, all-day intensive session. In addition to the summer program, the League offers programs for children and teens year-round, including Art Adventure Workshops during winter and spring vacations. It also offers a full complement of classes for adults and teachers from beginner through master artist. We’re proud to have been voted first place winner for Best Art School 2008 by the Long Island Press.
Barry &Florence Friedberg JCC
Oceanside, Merrickand Long Beach
516-766-4341
The Friedberg JCC Summer Camps offer a variety of camping experiences for children ages 2 to 16. Three preschool camps are located in Oceanside, Merrick and Long Beach in modern, well-equipped surroundings. Campers, grades K to 4, participate in swim, sports, drama, Judaic culture, nature, science, golf driving range and more. Campers in grades 3 and 4 enjoy horseback riding and overnight adventures. Explorers, a transition program for grades 5 and 6 have the luxury of traditional day camp, day trips and extended overnights. Voyagers (grades 7 to 9), designed with teens in mind, includes day trips and extended overnights. Specialty camps include Theatre Camp, Camps for Children with Disabilities and Sunrise Day Camp, the only dedicated day camp in the nation for children with cancer and their siblings.
Benners Farm
56 Gnarled Hollow Rd., Setauket631-689-8172
www.bennersfarm.com
Children, be a farmer for a week and experience summer life on a real working farm. You’ll have a unique experience combining sunshine, fresh air, the flavor of old-time summers and new friends — both human and animal — to explore and have fun with. Groups include: Tot Camp (ages 3 to 4), Kinder Kamp (entering K to age 6), Explorer’s Camp (7 to 11), Leadership Camp (12 to 14) and a C.I.T. program (15 to 16). All programs offer highlights such as milking Brandy the goat; feeding the farm animals; collecting eggs from the nesting boxes; making scarecrows for the garden; ice cream-making; writing with homemade quill pens; planting seeds; playing games; creating farm crafts and enjoying the space of Benner’s old-time farm. Magic is in the air with the unexpected waiting around each corner.
Beth Sholom Day Camp
401 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights516-621-9257
www.bethsholomdaycamp.com
Beth Sholom Day Camp, the premier Jewish Day Camp on Long Island, is celebrating its 44th camp season. On 29 acres with three heated outdoor pools, we offer an extraordinary range of sports and activities for boys and girls ages 3 to 15. Our swim program is conducted by a seasoned staff of certified lifeguards and instructors. Our nursery/kindergarten division is supervised by certified teachers. Full- and mini-day programs available. The program for first through fourth graders offers on-campus activities as well as off-campus excursions. For fifth through eighth graders, we have Sports Academy, concentrating on sports skills development and leagues, and Tweens, which combines sports with an advanced crafts and dance program. There’s also a popular Counselor-in-Training program for ninth and tenth graders. Door-to-door, air-conditioned transportation and glatt kosher meals are provided.
CCB School of Commack
1786 Jericho Tpke.,Commack
631-864-8222
www.ccbschool.com
Known worldwide for being at the forefront in preparation for various tests and entrance examinations, C.C.B. Schools have more than 25 years of experience guiding children to improved academic careers and test performance. Certified teachers lead every class, and there are essay writing specialists. The full-day summer camp covers PSAT, SAT test prep, English, Vocab 500 program, reading comprehension, grammar and essay writing. Year-round, C.C.B. offers SAT prep classes as well as math and English tutoringfor grades K through 12. C.C.B. also utilizes the E.nopi Math program (www.enopi.com) that makes learning math a more comfortable and enjoyable experience so students can better enhance their understanding of the subject.
Carousel Day School
9 West Ave., Hicksville516-938-1137
www.carouseldayschool.com
The summer may be short, but the memories made at Carousel last a lifetime. Carousel’s staff understands how important the summer camp experience is for your child. Since 1956, Carousel has been committed to helping each child become his/her best self while making new friends, developing self-esteem, playing and learning. Carousel understands that you want your child to have fun and to learn new skills, but more than that, you want to feel secure that your child’s in a safe and caring environment. Knowing each child personally enables Carousel to provide a close-knot, family-like atmosphere, meeting each child’s individual needs. They hire mature, competent staff to ensure that your child’s experience is rewarding, dynamic and enlightening.
Peconic DunesSummer Camp
6375 Soundview Ave., Peconic
631-727-7850, Ext. 328
www.peconicdunes.com
Peconic Dunes, located on the beautiful North Fork, is a co-educational sleep away or day camp for youngsters 8 to 15. The setting is perfect for learning about our island’s bountiful natural resources. The camp, part of the Suffolk County park system and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, offers a wide variety of activities, including basketball, kayaking, soccer, softball, fishing, environmental crafts and training in outdoor survival skills. Part of the summer at Peconic Dunes consists of a unique program. Camp Sea Wolf, a specialized environmental experience (ages 10 to 15) offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Marine Research Center at SUNY Stony Brook and the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education. Stewardship of our Natural Resources is a major focus of this program.
Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County4-H Camp
3186 Sound Ave.,
Riverhead
516-292-7900, Ext. 11
www.dpf4hcamp.org
Run by Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Dorothy P. Flint (DPF) Nassau County 4-H Camp is a co-educational sleep away camp for children entering grades 4 to 10. The vast 140-acre setting includes a work-and-learn farm, an extensive horse program, high and low ropes adventure program, swimming, nature programs, sports fields, beach volleyball and open areas for outdoor cooking, recreation and more. Sessions run Monday through Saturday, with optional weekends from June 30 to Aug. 19. More than 180 campers sleep in rustic cabins; choose from more than 15 different activities weekly. The camp is licensed and inspected, and accredited by the American Camp Association. Come visit at an Open House, 1 to 4 pm, on Mar. 29, May 3 or May 31. Applications are available on the Web site.
Driftwood Day Camp
Mt. Misery Rd., Melville631-692-6990 or
516-594-4440
www.driftwooddaycamp.com
Driftwood Day Camp is located on 11 magnificently wooded acres in the hills of Melville. Situated on one of Long Island’s highest points, this picturesque campus is an ideal environment for campers ages 3 to 15. Driftwood’s modern facilities and diversified recreational and cultural programs offer your child an unforgettable summer. Driftwood believes that every child should be given the opportunity to develop positive social, recreational and athletic skills. Activities include Red Cross swim instruction in three heated swimming pools, arts and crafts, mini golf, hockey, soccer, ga-ga, yoga, rock climbing, tennis and more. Through group interaction and with the guidance of Driftwood’s experienced staff, your children will have the best summer ever. Visit and see for yourself why campers cheer all summer, “DDC is for me, DDC is the place to be.”
FriendsAcademy Summer Camps
Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley
516-393-4207
www.fasummercamp.org
Friends Academy Summer Camps offer exciting two, four-, six- and eight-week sessions (9:30 am – 4:30 pm) for boys and girls ages 3 to 14. Both our General Camp Program (ages 3 to 8) and Sports Academy Plus Program (ages 8 to 14) provide a safe environment where small groups of campers learn new skills and make new friends. General Camp is well-rounded, featuring physical education, arts and crafts, music and tennis. Sports Academy Plus offers instruction, skill building and fair competition. Head coaches have professional, college or high school experience. Activities include baseball, basketball, dance, golf, horseback riding, ice hockey, ice skating, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, sailing, soccer, martial arts, flag football, fencing, gymnastics, tennis, performing arts, computers, art studio and travel program. Tuition includes two daily swim periods, lunch, towel service and door-to-door, air-conditioned transportation.
Future Stars Day Camp
SUNY Old Westbury, Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury516-876-3490
www.fscamps.com
Are you the parent of sports- or arts-minded kids who want to have some serious fun while honing their skills? Then Future Stars Camps is the place for you. Future Stars has something to fit every child’s schedule and interest, with 14 full-day specialty camp programs, as well as a traditional junior day camp, and new for 2008, a cheerleading camp. All run weekly from June 30 to Aug. 22. The unique sports camps offer kids from 6 to 16 the ability to focus on their chosen specialty: tennis, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, swimming, volleyball, softball, baseball, multi-sports, circus arts and magic or drama. For 4 to 6 year olds, the junior day camp called Little Stars, provides age-appropriate tennis/swim instruction, crafts, recreational sports and music. Lunch and transportation are included. An open house will be held Mar. 8 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Clark Center, SUNY Old Westbury.
Gan Israel Day Camps
178 Cedar Rd.,East Northport
866-4-Camp-Gi
www.CampGi.com
Shalom and welcome to Gan Israel of Suffolk County, part of the largest network of Jewish day camps in the world. Gan Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with innovative ideas and creative programs. Much more than a physical break from the school routine, Gan Israel is an affordable, comprehensive program designed to provide your child with a summer of fun, friendship and education. From the Junior Division (2 to 5) to the Pioneer Division (9 to 12), campers enjoy an array of activities including Red Cross swim programs, trips, dance, sports, art, theme days and camp barbecues. Gan Israel’s talented staff is handpicked for their experience, love and dedication to children of all backgrounds and levels of observance. For an unbeatable summer, choose our camps where every child counts.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Rd. West,Garden City
516-741-2550, Ext. 233
www.gsnc.org
Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s summer camp experience is a place where girls can dream, make friends and create treasured memories that will last a lifetime. Our programs offer the opportunity for girls to choose what’s just right for them. Summer Fun Day Camps at Cantiague Park in Hicksville and Wantagh Park in Wantagh offer a traditional-style camp day with activities planned for a special theme each week. Camp Blue Bay Resident Camp in East Hampton provides girls of all ages with an experience enjoying the great outdoors that can last a week, two or even more. Campers choose among a wide variety of program choices. For more information or to receive a brochure, contact Laura Bissett-Carr at 516-741-2550, Ext.233, or visit www.gsnc.org.
Girl Scoutsof Suffolk County
1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport631-472-1625
www.gssc.us
Choose from two exciting camps this summer. Camp Edey (for girls entering grades 1 to 9) is set on 95 acres of wetland preserve in Bayport. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, arts and crafts, nature, special activities and weekly themes. Camp Sobaco is for boys and girls entering grades 1 to 6. Located on 41 acres of Pine Barrens in Yaphank, activities include horseback riding, swimming, indoor and outdoor sports and games and more. There are eight one-week sessions, 9 am – 4:30 pm (before- and after-care available). Both camps are ACA-accredited, offer lunch and snacks and have a health supervisor on duty. Swimming programs operate according to American Red Cross standards. Bus transportation is available. Come to a parent information night in March or the open house in April.
Greentrees Country Day School And Camp
247 Jackson Ave., Syosset516-921-4949
www.greentreesschoolandcamp.com
The Greentrees Country Day School and Camp, family-owned and operated, is proudly celebrating its 20th year. Their mission is to help each child grow and develop to his or her maximum potential. They believe that children should grow through a variety of experiences, with challenging activities that encourage each child’s growth physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. Their summer camp program offers stimulating and enriching age-appropriate activities for children ages 2 to 8. Their unique camp program will encourage your child to swim, splash, run, play and create. They’re committed to showing their students and campers not just that learning can be fun, but also that it’s fun.
Harbor Country Day School
17 Three Sisters Rd.,St. James
631-584-5555
www.harborcountrydayschool.org
Harbor Country Day School is an independent, co-educational school serving students in nursery through eighth grade. The school’s Summer Camp and Workshops offer fun and educational opportunities for children ages 3 to 14, including a CIT program. Early-morning and after-camp programs are available. The Day Camp consists of weekly sessions, offering two-, three- and five-day programs in swimming, music, nature, arts and crafts, archery and sports. The Workshop Program offers courses in academics, computer, science, chess, CPR, first aid, pottery, stained glass, mosaics, batik and more. New half day Trailblazers Program for grades 3 to 8, choice afternoons for grades 4 to 8 and full day trips for grades 6 to 8. Head counselors are certified teachers, and specialty areas feature professional instructors.
Hampton Country Day Camp
175 Daniels Hole Rd.,East Hampton
516-953-5171
www.hamptoncountrydaycamp.com
The premier Hampton’s day camp, Hampton Country Day Camp offers exceptional full-day enriching programs for children ages 3 to 13 including outstanding professional athletic instruction, fine arts, exceptional performing arts, teen travel programs, cooking, science and nature program plus swim instruction in our two heated pools. We have small groups with exceptional supervision. There’s door-to-door bus transportation. Healthy lunch and snacks are included. Our leadership team is a highly trained and dedicated group of experienced adults. We have four-, six- and eight-week sessions. Hampton Country Day Camp is a member of the TLC Family of Camps. Registration is ongoing. Contact Eric Meyer. Open house, Sun., May 25 from noon to 3 pm.
HofstraUniversity Summer Camps
Hempstead516-463-CAMP
hofstra.edu/camp.
The largest university-based camp on the East Coast and accredited by the American Camp Association, Hofstra Summer Camps offer young people entering grades K to12 the opportunity to experience athletics, academics and the arts on Hofstra’s beautiful 240-acre campus. Hofstra Specialty Camps offer a broad spectrum of specialties including theater, arts, dance, video game development, athletics, and new this year, robotics. Half of each day is spent in the chosen specialty area and the other half in recreational activities, including instructional swim in Hofstra’s Olympic-sized pool. Hofstra Sports Academy Camps offer co-ed baseball, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball and boys’ lacrosse. With the flexibility to register for two-, four-, six- or seven-week sessions, these are summerexperiences your child will never forget. For more information, call 516-463-CAMP or visit hofstra.edu/camp.
IslandFencingAcademy
101-32 Dupont St., Plainview516-576-0646
www.islandfencingacademy.com
Fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation. No wonder. Fencing, long known as the sport of kings, develops self-discipline, coordination, balance, mental alertness, agility and sportsmanship. Better yet, it’s fun. At Island Fencing Academy’s summer camps, beginners will learn all the basics of this fascinating and exciting sport, while more experienced fencers will hone their skills. Half-day camp for ages 5 to 12 runs Monday through Friday from 9 am to noon and costs $200, while full-day camp (ages 9 to 16) costs $350 and runs 9 am to 3 pm. Island Fencing Academy will provide all the necessary equipment, along with free camp T-shirts. On the last day of camp, friends and family are invited to observe the amazing skills their children have developed.
Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day
336 Woodmere Blvd.,Woodmere
516-374-5559
www.lawrencewoodmere.org/summer.htm
Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day’s beautiful 10-acre campusfeatures heated swimming and diving pools, tennis, basketball and beach volleyball courts, spacious athletic fields and age-appropriate playgrounds. In addition there’s a state-of-the-art computer center and air-conditioned performance hall for drama, music and dance. A large gym and spacious rooms for arts and crafts allow for indoor play. A full-service cafeteria offers nutritious lunches and snacks as well as kosher meals. Our unique co-ed program is for ages, 3 to 12 and CIT’s, ages 13 to 16. Guest athletes operate our sports clinics. Off-campus excursions are provided for older campers. Daily door to door bus transportation is provided. Join us at our Open House on Mar. 2 or call to arrange for a private tour.
Mad Science of Long Island
866-331-2493www.madscienceli.org
Mad Science of Long Island will have children experiencing science in a whole new light this summer with fun and interactive activities that will spark their imagination and curiosity. Mad Science Camps will be running throughout Long Island with half and full days and weekly theme sessions. Some of the themes are: Secret Agent Lab, Science in Motion, Flight Academy, Red Hot Robots and more. Mad Science programs span more than 70 different topics and are developed by a team of professional educators, scientists and entertainers to ensure they’re fun, accurate, educational and age-appropriate. For locations and start dates, check the Web site.
The Marcus Avenue Early ChildhoodDevelopmental Program
New Hyde Park516-326-5600
SUNY Old Westbury
516-333-0268
Woodbury
516-938-1784
Manhasset
516-562-5836
www.ahrc.org.
The Marcus Avenue Early Childhood Developmental Program has been serving families and children with and without special needs since 1973. Affiliated with AHRC Nassau and the North Shore-LIJ Health System, the agency offers day care, early intervention and preschool services. The day care program provides an enriched environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Mon. through Fri., 8 am – 6 pm. Children with special needs, birth to 5 years of age, are referred by Early Intervention of CPSE systems in Nassau County or Manhattan. The educational program addresses communication, gross and fine motor, cognitive, social-emotional and adaptive skills. All staff are certified or licensed in their professional areas, and programs are approved by the State Education Dept., the Dept. of Health and the Office of Children and Family Services.
Mid-island
Y JCC45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview
516-822-3535
www.miyjcc.org
The Mid-Island Y JCC believes that the real “value” of camp is the value of friendship. Situated on over 350 sprawling acres, Mid-Island Y JCC’s summer programs emphasize caring, sharing and respect with friends old and new. Whether your child’s enrolled in Junior Camp, Junior Camp Plus for children with special needs, Sports Camps, Camp 56 or CPAC (theatrical arts camp), each offers an action-packed schedule filled with instructional and recreational swimming, sports, group activities, Jewish culture and special events. We also offer “Tween Adventures in Fitness,” a co-ed program for ages 11 to 14 that promotes a healthy lifestyle and body image through nutrition, recreation, weight training and aerobic activities, Tween Trailways, Teen Travel Camp and a CIT-Counselor-in-Training internship program. Additionally, we offer onsite preschool camps for ages 2 to 5. Attend one of the camp open houses on Sun., April 6 and May 4 from 10 to 11:45 am.
NassauBOCESSummer Camps
71 Clinton Rd., Garden City516-396-2500
www.nassauboces.org/summer
Sizzling summer programs are waiting for you at Nassau BOCES. Summer Tech at Barry Tech in Westbury is holding a Culinary Camp, Computer Boot Camp and a Build a Model Car Camp. Call 516-622-6801. There’s outdoor fun during Summer Marine Biology, Outdoor and Environmental Adventures and Summer Submersions (where you learn design and build an underwater vehicle), call 516-396-2264. Get in the spotlight at our Summer Arts Academy at the Long Island High School for the Arts, call 516-622-5678. Have an opportunity to play with the Long Island Philharmonic at the Summer Strings Academy, call 516-396-2345. For additional information on all summer programs visit our Web site.
New York SoftballAcademy
New York Institute of
Technology, Old Westbury
516-404-5052
www.nysoftballacademy.com
Under the direction of Jamie Apicella, head softball coach at C.W. Post College, girls ages 7 to 17 will receive professional instruction this summer June 30 – July 11 at NYIT’s Old Westbury Campus. The New York Softball Academy will bring the young aspiring softball player of today, the finest instruction from an elite staff combined with the latest philosophies of coaching. Offensive and defensive skills will be taught with mechanics training in hitting, pitching, catching, throwing and fielding. Girls will select their preferred positions and participate in a specialty workshop on a daily basis. Instructional games will prepare these athletes for outside competition. The skills they’ll take away from these weeks of instruction will be a strong foundation for future development. Door-to-door transportation, hot lunch and swimming available.
New York Baseball Academy
New York Institute ofTechnology, Old Westbury
516-922-7133
www.nybaseballacademy.com
The New York Baseball Academy’s credentials tell the story. In its 33rd year and ranked by “Baseball America” as one of the top five baseball schools in the country, the facility, located on NYIT’s Old Westbury Campus, is one of the finest in the Northeast. The academy teaches the fundamentals and finer points of hitting, throwing, fielding, speed development and base-stealing. This program is designed for beginners to advanced players. Players are initially grouped by age and then by ability to meet each participant’s needs. Each day, students participate in their personally chosen preferred position specialty session (P,C,SS, 1B, OF etc.) and they’ll also participate in instructional games. Coaches stress defensive and offensive play with emphasis on team effort. The coach-to-player ratio of 1 to 6 ensures personal attention. Players select one through six weeks of instruction July14 to Aug. 22. An optional swim program is included. Door-to-door transportation and hot lunch are available.
NYU Summer Programfor Kids
SUNY Maritime College, Throgs Neck212-263-0760;
516-358-1811
www.AboutOurKids.org
NYU Summer Program for Kids is an eight-week (June 25 to Aug. 20), all-day, therapeutic program exclusively for children ages 7 to 11 with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and behavior disorders. The program focuses on building self-esteem and developing attentional, organizational and friendship skills. Clinical psychologists and highly-qualified teachers supervise undergraduate and graduate-level counselors. Enrollment is limited.
Once Upona Time
6096 Jericho Tpk., Commack631-486-4327
www.onceuponatimeli.com
At Once Upon a Time, summer camp is educational and fun. Children ages 2 to 9 enjoy themed weeks (animals, science, music, art). Reading Journeys foster an invaluable excitement for books that children will carry into the following school year and beyond. Campers sit together to discuss what they have read, building reading comprehension and vocabulary. Stories are also reenacted through plays, which sparks imagination and creativity. Arts and crafts and science (making slime and volcanoes) are also part of the fun in addition to physical activities on obstacle courses, a small rock climbing wall and more. Hours are 9 am to noon, Tuesday to Friday. At Once Upon a Time each child is treated as an individual and encouraged to challenge themselves in a safe and nurturing environment.
Paint Me a Picture Inc.
2924 Merrick Rd., Bellmore516-826-4173
15 East Deer Park Rd.,
Dix Hills
631-864-5070
Let your child’s imagination soar at this fun-filled creative arts studio for children. As they beat the heat in an air-conditioned studio, each child will draw, color, paint, use play dough, eat, drink, dance and be happy. Each week of this six-week art adventure follows a different, child-centered theme with activities developed for each age group: Mommy and Me (ages 24 months to 2 1/2 to 3 years), ages 3 to 5 and kindergarten through third grades. All classes are mixed media (which includes painting, cutting, printing, easel painting, clay, papier mâché and more), followed by a story time and specific art activity relating to that week’s theme, which may include Art Safari; Beyond the Sea and Space; and, The Birds and the Bees (and the Bugs).
Rolling River Day Camp
477 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway/Oceanside516-593-CAMP (2267)
www.rollingriver.com
Why are families hooked on Rolling River? See for yourself. Log on to rollingriver.com. We challenge parents to find a more unique program for kids 3 to 15, with our authentic, supportive, friendly atmosphere, second to none. Our immaculate facility sits on acres of breezy waterfront grounds alongside Mill River. Kids can individualize their programs from over 35 options ensuring their most exciting, memorable summer ever. We offer the most extensive boating program in day camping and a wonderful Red Cross swim program. Our theater program stars all of our campers beginning in first grade. Climb to new heights on three never-before-seen multi-level, sensational playgrounds where imaginations soar. And that’s just the beginning of the fun. Rolling River is overseen by directors Rhonda and Mark Goodman, who have dedicated their lives to improving the quality of camping and education for over 30 years. Camp Association Accredited. Tours seven days a week.
Romper Room
133 Hillside Ave.,Williston Park
516-746-8606
275 Lakeville Rd., Great Neck
516-466-8906
www.romperroomschool.com
Our “Unique Midday Program,” from 10 am to 2 pm, for two, three or five days, is for children ages 3 to 6. Activities include arts and crafts, story time, music/dance and weekly local trips. Teachers in our program work/play with campers in a child-safe environment. Privately owned mini-buses are personally driven by long-term teacher assistants. ROMP with Mom and SEE-U-LATER are 8 weeks of diversified activities for 12 to 36 months. A free trial class is available. Call or visit www.romperroomschool.com for additional information.
Long Island Project Care
South Oaks Child &Adolescent Psychology
631-608-5342
www.longislandhome.org/care
Experience Adventure, fun and learn by doing right here on the Nassau/Suffolk border in the Village of Amityville on the grounds of The Long Island Home. Project Care is an adventure, cooperative challenge by choice ropes course designed to foster self-esteem, team building and decision making. Project Care offers four, one-week Day Camp experiences for children ages 8 to 15 years. Our Summer Camp weeks are July 7 to 11, July 21 to 25, Aug. 4 to 8 and Aug. 18 to 22. Also available are full- and half-day workshops for all types of organizations and outcomes. Our facility is state-of-the-art with an overwhelmingly positive safety and customer satisfaction record supervised by highly degreed and certified experiences professionals. To download our Summer Camp Application, please visit www.longislandhome.org/care or contact the director, John McGorry at 631-608-5342.
Stony Brook SchoolSummerPrograms
The Stony Brook School1 Chapman Parkway,
Stony Brook
631-751-1800, Ext 595
www.stonybrookschool.org
The Stony Brook School’s mission is to provide an environment that fosters the development of character and personal growth in young people and adults alike. The school’s Day, Marine and Sports camp programs are “counselor centered.” Activities are planned with five areas of personal growth in mind: physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. These goals are particularly emphasized in Sound Learning, Stony Brook School’s two-week, residential academic/activities program. How would you like to look out your bedroom window and see a scarlet macaw feeding on an almond tree, with the waters of the Pacific in the background? Then you’ll want to join the school’s Costa Rica Expedition. For more information, visit the Stony Brook School at www.stonybrookschool.org or call the Summer Programs office at 631-751-1800, Ext. 595
Summer Fun Days Day Camp
Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farmand Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank
631-852-4600
The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center is a real working farm and your children’s key to a unique summer experience. There is a wide variety of week-long programs for preschoolers through high school students. Farm-themed camps are grouped according to age. One camp focuses on exploring nature and environmental issues. There are also quilting camps and an exciting veterinary medicine career exploration camp that provides older kids with a more in-depth and hands-on experience. Sprinkler time helps campers to cool off, and everyone enjoys wagon rides and time with the animals each day. Camps generally run 9 am to 3 pm, but before- and after-care is available and older children might stay until 4 pm. Call to find out all that Suffolk County Farm has to offer.
Summer at the Waldorf School
225 Cambridge Ave.,Garden City
516-742-3434, Ext. 140
www.summeratwaldorf.org
The Summer Program strives to balance educational activities with unique hands-on experiences. From June 30 to Aug. 8 we welcome boys and girls ages 3 to 11. The day begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3 pm, with optional after-care until 6 pm. Half-day sessions are offered for three, four and five year olds. Activities include athletics, music, tennis, yoga, crafts, story-telling and field trips for our older campers. We offer one of the most flexible schedules on Long Island that’s value priced. Summer openings go quickly, so we advise you to enroll early. For information about our program please call Gordon Purdie at 516-742-3434, Ext.140 or visit our Web site at www.summeratwaldorf.org.
The Children’s Center at Farmingdale State University
2350 Broadhollow Rd.,Farmingdale
631-420-2125
www.farmingdale.edu/childcare
Nestled on the grounds of the beautiful Farmingdale State College campus, their fun-filled camp program has been running successfully for over 20 years. The majority of the day is spent outdoors engaging in various sports activities. The sports activities include kickball, volleyball and basketball and other group activities. Arts and Crafts are available during the day, and there are weekly special events. Organized swimming at the college’s indoor pool is enjoyable rain or shine. Seven of the eight weeks campers will attend exciting outings such as Adventureland, Splish Splash and other area attractions. It’s a great way for children 5 – 12 to experience the excitement of camp at reasonable rates. For more information, please call 631-420-2125.
The Glenholme School
81 Sabbaday Ln.,Washington, CT
860-868-7377
www.theglenholmeschool.org
For 40 years, The Glenholme School, a therapeutic boarding school in Connecticut, has recognized that every student has a different way of learning. For students aged 9 to 18 with Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD and behavioral and learning difficulties, the curriculum focuses on academic and social development. Glenholme offers a post-graduate program for students who have completed a treatment program but still need a supportive academic setting while pursuing higher education. The Glenholme School has great success with its specialized programs in the arts, equestrian studies and culinary arts. Sometimes the best way to understand a math concept is through music. The path to improved relationships may be through learning how to work successfully with a horse.