Summer Camps on Long Island: Guide to Specialty, Sleepaway & Day Camps

For summer camps on Long Island, check out everything from nature to academic camps for kids. Find the perfect camp here.

For many children, going to summer camp is a rite of passage. Camp is the perfect place for boys and girls to make friends, discover new interests, and find their independence. While the experience is fun for the children, it can be overwhelming for the parents. Unsure where to start? We've rounded up some of the best Long Island camps. From sleepaway to day camps, this list includes specialty camps that range from music, theater, and dance, to STEM and STEAM to sports, art, academic enrichment, and camps for older kids. Give your child the opportunity to make memories that'll last a lifetime. Explore our list of summer camps throughout Long Island to find the best camp for your child. Whether you're in Syosset, Merrick, Port Washington, Hicksville, Farmingdale, Melville, Williston Park, Amityville, Uniondale, Hempstead, Stony Brook, Huntington, Westbury, Commack, Plainview, Mineola, Rockville Centre, Bethpage, Islip, Smithtown, Massapequa, Freeport, Roslyn, Hewlett, Lawrence, Dix Hills, Merrick, Jericho, Hamptons, or Port Jefferson, there's a camp perfect for your family. Register for day and summer camps online today!

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Academic Enrichment Camps

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
55 Northern Blvd. , Greenvale
516-484-1789
Email [email protected]

Discover new interests and meet new friends at our STEM and art summer camp. Develop new skills and enjoy applying what you already know! Our program includes robotics, coding, science experiments, art, chess, and tennis lessons. Designed for children ages 5-12. Full- and half-day available.

BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
2 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn
516-627-1910

Buckley Scholars is an exciting, elite academic program that allows students entering grades fifth-ninth to explore their passions through hands-on workshops, true-to-life simulations, and essential leadership development activities! The two-week program is a partnership between the Buckley Summer Academy and the National Student Leadership Conference.

EYE LEVEL
2 Hillside Ave., building F, 2nd floor, Williston Park
516-747-7700
Manhattan locations:

East Village: 437 E. 12th St.
212-260-8020
[email protected]

Tribeca: 104 Reade St.
212-346-PREP (7737)
[email protected]

Upper East Side: 307 E. 84th St.
212-737-3344
[email protected]

Don’t let your child suffer from “Summer Brain Drain!” Three months free of school can have a detrimental impact on education. Eye Level offers academic programs that students need to enter the coming school year prepared to take on any challenge! Call us to schedule a free diagnostic assessment.

ID TECH
Held at 150 prestigious campus locations ,
1-888-709-8324

iD Tech is the world leader in STEM education, with 450,000 alumni and more than 20 years of experience. Summer programs for ages 7-19 are held at 150 prestigious campuses including NYU, Caltech, and Imperial College London. Students build in-demand skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts.

LIU POST CENTER FOR GIFTED YOUTH
LIU Post, Brookville
516-299-2160
Email [email protected]

The Long Island University program for gifted children was established in 1979 in response to the recognition of society's special responsibilities for children with demonstrably superior intellectual ability. The LIU Center for Gifted Youth offers extraordinary teachers recruited from leading schools in the metropolitan area, and university-level facilities.

Art Camps

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WOODBURY NY
90 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury
516-921-3300

Website

Early Art Masters, the Primrose proprietary art program, teaches children the techniques of famous artists and explores various art media and processes. Children also learn to properly use and care for art materials. 

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
55 Northern Blvd. , Greenvale
516-484-1789
Email [email protected]

Discover new interests and meet new friends at our STEM and art summer camp. Develop new skills and enjoy applying what you already know! Our program includes robotics, coding, science experiments, art, chess, and tennis lessons. Designed for children ages 5-12. Full- and half-day available.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS -- NASSAU
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Old Westbury, Garden City, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton-Riverhead, and Southampton.

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS-SUFFOLK
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton, Riverhead, and Southampton.

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The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

MILLS POND ART GALLERY
660 Route 25A, St. James
631-862-6575
Email [email protected]

Art classes available this summer and year-round for ages 5 and older. Offering small class sizes and certified instructors, our program stresses technique and creativity to encourage children to stretch their imaginations, learn new skills, or expand what they know. Classes are noncompetitive, affordable, fun, and no prior art experience required.

ONE RIVER SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN
5070 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station
631-743-7001
Email [email protected]

One River School provides online and in-studio art camps all summer long for grades kindergarten-12th in a social and safe environment. One-week sessions offer a wide variety of subjects: sculpture, animation, street art, manga and anime, portfolio development, illustration, architecture, digital art, and realistic drawing.

STUDIO E ART CLASSES
77 Broadway, Rocky Point
631-744-4001

Studio E offers art enrichment camps for ages 5-17. Topics include pottery, hand-building, painting, drawing, sketching, collage, and illustration. Camps are taught by a New York State-certified art teachers and camp is offered on Tuesdays-Fridays, half- or full-days. Tuition starts at $175 per week. Save 10 percent by registering before April 1.

USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Email [email protected]

Usdan is an award-winning day camp where students ages 5-18 immerse themselves in art, theater, music, dance, sports, and more taught by professional educators and artists. This summer, after months spent indoors, campers can recharge on our Long Island campus in the woods surrounded by friends who share their enthusiasm.

Cooking Camps

BAKING COACH®
320 Broadway-Greenlawn Road , Huntington
631-543-8608
Email [email protected]

Step into summer with some amazing culinary, baking, and cake decorating programs for ages 7-14. Apply math skills, reading, and understanding the science of baking during our workshops. Learn team building and work individually to create wonderful food. Weekly rates available, July 13-Aug.21, half- and full-day.

Dance Camps

EGLEVSKY BALLET
700 Hicksville Road, suite 102, Bethpage
516-746-1115

Eglevsky Ballet provides professional caliber training for all ages and abilities. The Ballet Summer Intensive is a full-day program for serious dancers, with classes in ballet, pointe, variations, and modern.TheBallet and Contemporary Workshop held in August focuses on dancers with a keen interest in contemporary, jazz, musical theater, and modern.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS -- NASSAU
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Old Westbury, Garden City, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton-Riverhead, and Southampton.

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS-SUFFOLK
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton, Riverhead, and Southampton.

Email

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

LITTLE SPONGES CHILD LEARNING CENTER
1000 Shames Drive, Westbury
516-595-7900

LSPA is a dance camp that offers beginners and intermediate dancers an opportunity to grow in the art of dance and performing arts. Dancers will have the opportunity to work on technique as well as explore new disciplines and genres. Teachers help build confidence, strength, rhythm, flexibility, technique, and tempo.

OHMAN SCHOOL OF BALLET
60 Calvert Ave., Commack
631-462-6266
Email [email protected]

The Ohman School of Ballet was founded in 1979 by former NYC Ballet soloist Frank Ohman. The school is a non-competition, non-recital school, focusing on proper classical ballet technique. Offering a two-week summer intensive as well as summer evening classes for children through age 17, and Ballet Barre Fitness classes.

POSEY SCHOOL
57 Main St., Northport
631-757-2700
Email [email protected]

We offer a Fine Arts Camp (ages 3-6 and 7 and older) with dance, acting, and fine art, June 29-July 17 and Aug. 10-28. Mini Intensive (ages 7-11), offers a ballet-based camp with a performance. Professional Intensive (ages 12 and older) offers a ballet-based camp with a performance highlighting a classical ballet.

USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Email [email protected]

Usdan is an award-winning day camp where students ages 5-18 immerse themselves in art, theater, music, dance, sports, and more taught by professional educators and artists. This summer, after months spent indoors, campers can recharge on our Long Island campus in the woods surrounded by friends who share their enthusiasm.

Day Camps

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WOODBURY NY
90 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury
516-921-3300

Website

At Primrose Schools Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, and explorers as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments, and themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking—all while having a blast!

LUHI SUMMER PROGRAMS
131 Brookville Road, Brookville
516-626-1100

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Located on the North Shore and home to a variety of programs in athletics, arts, recreation, and STEM, LuHi Summer Programs seeks to bring out the best in your camper and help them build friendships that last a lifetime. Come and join the Long Island tradition of a LuHi Summer!

92NY CAMPS
Rockland County, Orangeburg, NY 10962, Orangeburg
212.415.5573
Email [email protected]

From New York City’s Upper East Side to our beautiful Rockland County campgrounds and beyond, our summer experiences provide kids and teens of all ages with unlimited opportunities to learn, grow — and have fun. Traditional day camps, summer intensives, for one week or the whole summer. Sign up today!

BETH SHOLOM DAY CAMP
401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
516-620-2022
Email [email protected]

Beth Sholom Day Camp offers children, ages 3-15, the opportunity to reach their goals in a friendly, noncompetitive atmosphere. Activities include music, dance, arts and crafts, karate, as well as outdoor sports. Red cross swim instruction is offered in our three heated pools. BSDC provides door-to-door, air-conditioned transportation.

BUCKLEY DAY CAMP
2 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn
516-365-7760
Email [email protected]

Buckley Day Camp provides a unique environment where children are given the opportunity to have fun, create friendships, and make memories in a fun, noncompetitive environment. We have enhanced Covid safety protocols and a program designed to meet the individuals needs of children ages 3-15!

CAMP JACOBSON
340 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury
516-626-1094
Email [email protected]

A place where children flourish in a safe, nurturing environment built upon Jewish values and ideals. At Camp Jacobson, we encourage individual exploration, foster personal development, inspire healthy choices, and enable children to establish lifelong friendships. We are dedicated to providing high-quality summer camp experiences for every camper and family.

CAMP KNOX
541 Long Beach Road , St. James
631-686-1600

Camp Knox has provided unforgettable memories for campers ranging from pre-Kindergarten through 10th grade since 2003. We offer kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, plus field games, swimming, arts and crafts, science, mine craft, STEM, music and dance. Our Equestrian Camp accommodates intermediate and advanced riders.

CAMP W - WHERE FRIENDSHIPS ARE MADE
121 Wolf Hill Road, Melville
631-692-6222
Email [email protected]

Camp W "Where Friendships Are Made" located in Melville, for campers ages 4-14 has athletics, swimming, creative arts, and other unique activities. Transportation, hot lunch, early care/late care, two-nine week sessions are available. 15 campers per group, team building, exercise, and professional shows are offered. Campers choose their afternoon activities.

CAMPS 'R' US
Locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Deer Park, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Melville, St. James, Syosset, Valley Stream, and Williston Park,
516-935-CAMP (2267)
Email [email protected]

We advocate for children to have a meaningful, positive, and safe summer at camp. Following the unprecedented circumstances of current events, it is our mission to deliver a safe summer camp experience that will nurture the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being of our campers.

COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
354 Lakeville Road, lower level, Great Neck
516-466-8422
Email [email protected]

Countryside Montessori School is offering in-person camp for children ages 18 months to 6 years old. There are morning academics for the older children and playtime for all children. Zoom sessions are also being offered in the morning with a different topic each day.

EVERBROOK ACADEMY
209 Glen Head Road, Glen Head
866-222-0269
Everbrook Academy of Smithtown
740 Route 347, Smithtown

Its full STEAM ahead to fun and excitement at Camp Everbrook in Glen Head. Enjoy weekly themed experiences (exploring subjects including science, art, animals, history, and games), engaging activities, fun field trips, and healthy meals and snacks. Experience a 21st century summer at Everbrook Academy. Visit everbrookacademy.com/summer and learn more.

FRIENDS ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAMS
270 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley
516-393-4207
Email [email protected]

Friends Academy Summer Programs provides children ages 3-14 with high quality opportunities in STEM, the arts, and sports. Children learn, explore, socialize, and create wonderful memories that last a lifetime. Programs are taught by school faculty and highly qualified industry professionals.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS -- NASSAU
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Old Westbury, Garden City, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton-Riverhead, and Southampton.

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS-SUFFOLK
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton, Riverhead, and Southampton.

Email

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

HOFSTRA SUMMER CAMPS
101 Oak St., Uniondale
516-463-7676
Email [email protected]

Hofstra Summer Camps offer children, entering grades kindergarten-12th in September, more than 70 programs from theater to sports, gaming, art, music, STEM, academics, culinary, dance, YouTube Studio, and Adventure Education. At our camp, kids will explore their interests, learn valuable social skills, and have fun while gaining confidence.

KENWAL DAY CAMP
100 Drexel Ave., Melville
631-694-3399
Email [email protected]

We opened and operated last summer without a single case of covid! Kenwal is the camp where children can start at age 3, and still thrive at 16. Campers are nurtured and challenged in a fun, safe environment designed for success! Building self-esteem, and being "unplugged" are achieved regularly.

KIDS COUNTRY DAY CAMP
37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mount Sinai
631-331-5351

Children ages 3-12 take part in more than 50 fun exciting activities including field and court sports, arts and crafts, dance, karate, talent show, giant water slide, sprinkler park, pedal karts, foam parties, carnival, animal shows, and challenge course. Camp program runs eight weeks. Various combinations of weeks and days available.

KNOX SCHOOL SUMMER ADVENTURES
541 Long Beach Road, St. James
631-686-1640
Email [email protected]

Knox Summer Adventures is a multi-faceted day and travel camp with programs to satisfy all children from pre-K to 10th grade. We are located on more than 30 acres of Stony Brook Harbor waterfront just minutes from Nissequogue's own Long Beach, and we pride ourselves on making your child love summer!

LITTLE SPONGES CHILD LEARNING CENTER
1000 Shames Drive, Westbury
516-595-7900

Little Sponges Summer Camp is an interactive experience and youth program for children ages 4-12. We have successfully run our summer camp through the COVID pandemic. We offer STEM, dance, arts and crafts, academic enrichment, water play/slides, obstacle courses, and hours of fun! Come plan your summer with us.

LONG ISLAND VOYAGER'S DAY CAMP
516-238-4586
Wantagh pool and park, Wantagh
Seaman’s Neck Park, Seaford

Email [email protected]

Long Island Voyager's Day Camp is an exciting, action-packed, safe, summer experience for ages 4-14. Campers find themselves on an exciting adventure every day. We offer swimming, sports, art, drama, activities, door-to-door transportation, before- and after-care, and swim instruction. Trips to Splish Splash, Adventureland, Atlantis Marine World, and museums.

M.A.T.S.S. KIDS' GYM & EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION CENTER
2629 Grand Ave.
Bellmore
516-221-1330


171 Eileen Way
Syosset
516-496-7765

Join us for up to eight weeks of summer-time fun starting June 29! This year's theme is "Celebrating 35 Years-Best Summer Yet" for ages 18 months-12 years. Flexible full- and half-day programs, small groups, air-conditioned, playgrounds with water activities, large refurbished gymnastics gyms, weekly theme-based arts and crafts, music, and field trips.

OASIS DAY CAMP AT LIU POST
Brookville ,
646-519-5066
Steve Miller, camp director

Email [email protected]

Located in beautiful Brookville Long Island, there is never a dull moment at Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post! We pride ourselves on our age-appropriate programming for ages 3-16. We encourage trying new things, establishing lifelong friends, and making memories that will last a lifetime.

PARK SHORE COUNTRY DAY CAMP
450 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills
631-499-8580
Email [email protected], [email protected]

Located in Dix Hills on 15 acres. Programs for ages 2-15. Activities include Athletics, Aquatics, High Ropes Course, Bungee, Rock Wall, Ninja Course, ATVs, Arts and Crafts, Special Events and more. Travel programs: ages 11-15. Specialty Camps: Extreme STEAM Science Kids and Sports Track. Transportation, before/after-care, and lunch available.

SHIBLEY DAY CAMP
516-621-8777
Email [email protected]

Spend the summer outside at Shibley! Activities take place on more than 20 acres covered by shady trees. Campers swim twice a day in four heated pools. Our GREEN value system encourages Generosity, Respect, Empathy, Endurance, and Nurture. Campers ages 3-14 participate in athletics, arts, adventure, and science activities!

TEMPLE SINAI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
516-621-8708
Email [email protected]

Follow the rainbow to SUMMER@TSECC, a six-, seven-, or eight-week summer program for infants, toddlers, twos, and threes! The children will explore weekly themes, specials, and Jewish values while enjoying our indoor and outdoor spaces. We can't wait for a summer of learning, laughter, and love.

YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK
5 West 63rd Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10023

50+ camp locations across all 5 boroughs!

Email [email protected]

Registration is now open for all YMCA Summer Day Camps, at dozens of convenient locations throughout all five boroughs. The Y offers camps for every child, offering everything from sports to STEAM. Swimming is available at most camps, and the Y works with each camper to strengthen their swimming ability during their time at camp.

YMCA OF LONG ISLAND
855-2YMCALI (962254)
Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Holtsville, Huntington, and Patchogue

Email [email protected]

At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, we offer the best of adventure, aquatics, sports and games, creative arts, camp traditions, special guests and trips, and summer learning. Our programs for ages 3-15 are designed to meet your child's interests and abilities. Two-week sessions run June 27-Aug 19. Enrollment extras available.

Music Camps

FURTHER MUSIC SCHOOL
110-06 72nd Ave., suite MD2, Forest Hills
718-544-8886
1180 Northern Blvd., suite C1,
Manhasset, 516-743-3544

Email [email protected]

Founded in 2007, Further Music School is one of the largest and well-recognized music schools in New York, with more than 5,000 students currently enrolled. Our locations in Queens, Long Island, and Manhattan provide music lessons in piano, violin, guitar, and vocal to all ages and levels. Explore your summer music classes with us!

LONG ISLAND MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
631-982-9455
Email [email protected]

The Long Island Musical Theatre festival is the premier pre-professional musical theatre organization on LI. Our programs encourage and nurture while providing opportunities for young artists to flourish and grow. We provide the opportunity for students to perform fully staged productions with a live orchestra, alongside a staff of industry professionals.

MUSIC INSTITUTE OF LONG ISLAND
90 Plandome Road, Manhasset
516-627-7052
Email [email protected]

Voted No. 1 Best Music School on Long Island and North Shore. Programs include: violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, voice, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba. Instructions in Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods for ages 3-99, beginner-advanced. MILI offers Chamber Music, Theory, Sight Reading, NYSSMA, and college preparation.

MUSIC TOGETHER
Various locations Find the location near you,

While the big kids are at camp this summer, have some family-style, music-makin' fun with your little ones. Once a week for six weeks, you’ll sing, dance, and play with your baby, toddler, or preschooler in a play-based, developmentally appropriate musical environment. Find a location in Queens or on Long Island.

SCHOOL OF ROCK HUNTINGTON, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, SYOSSET/OYSTER BAY
516-234-ROCK (7625)

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, provides students of all ages an exciting and engaging learning environment for guitar, drum, bass, keyboard, and singing lessons. School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists and on-stage performances. Remote lessons currently available!

USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Email [email protected]

Usdan is an award-winning day camp where students ages 5-18 immerse themselves in art, theater, music, dance, sports, and more taught by professional educators and artists. This summer, after months spent indoors, campers can recharge on our Long Island campus in the woods surrounded by friends who share their enthusiasm.

Science & STEM Camps

CHALLENGE CAMP
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle
914-779-6024
Email [email protected]

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Challenge Camp is an ACA-accredited day camp at Iona College in New Rochelle, offering summer enrichment learning opportunities for creative children ages 4-15. Over 100 STEM & Arts project based electives to engage and inspire your camper. Sports and on-site Swimming options enable campers to challenge their minds and bodies.

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WOODBURY NY
90 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury
516-921-3300

Website

At Primrose Schools Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, and explorers as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments, and themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking—all while having a blast!

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
55 Northern Blvd. , Greenvale
516-484-1789
Email [email protected]

Discover new interests and meet new friends at our STEM and art summer camp. Develop new skills and enjoy applying what you already know! Our program includes robotics, coding, science experiments, art, chess, and tennis lessons. Designed for children ages 5-12. Full- and half-day available.

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
516-692-6768
Email [email protected]

Young explorers, grades pre-K-12th, spend summer surrounded by nature. Encourage their love of science with hands-on activities, nature crafts, live animals, and outdoor adventure nature camps. Expeditions to nearby salt marsh, ponds, and woodlands. One-, to four-day camps available. Summer fun at a great price! Prepare to get wet and muddy!

COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY - DNA LEARNING CENTER
Cold Spring Harbor and Brooklyn,
516-367-5170

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center offers weeklong biology-focused summer camps for students entering grades sixth-12th. Join us at the flagship in Cold Spring Harbor, our new center in Brooklyn, or virtually. Campers use sophisticated laboratory and computer equipment to perform experiments grade levels above their peers.

DESTINATION SCIENCE - THE FUN SCIENCE DAY CAMP FOR CURIOUS KIDS 5 TO 11!
multiple locations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties,
888-909-2822
Nassau: Garden City, Manhasset, Plainview, Wantagh
Suffolk: Babylon, Commack, Huntington Station, Setauket

Email [email protected]

Destination Science - the Fun Science Day Camp for Curious Kids 5-11!Explore STEM based projects and build great life skills. Safe, friendly, educators. Experience three hands-on science stations each day, outside action and lots of camper connections. In-person or online camps. Early savings ends soon!

EXTREME STEAM SCIENCE KIDS AT PARK SHORE
450 Deer Park Road , Dix Hills
631-499-8580
Email [email protected], [email protected]

Does your child love science and technology? Kids can join our educational summer program featuring robotics, mechanical and electrical engineering, coding, science, art, and mathematics - all while having fun! Morning program with the option to extend the day. Transportation, before- and after-care, and lunch available.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS -- NASSAU
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Old Westbury, Garden City, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton-Riverhead, and Southampton.

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS-SUFFOLK
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton, Riverhead, and Southampton.

Email

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

ID TECH
Held at 150 prestigious campus locations ,
1-888-709-8324

iD Tech is the world leader in STEM education, with 450,000 alumni and more than 20 years of experience. Summer programs for ages 7-19 are held at 150 prestigious campuses including NYU, Caltech, and Imperial College London. Students build in-demand skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts.

LONG ISLAND EXPLORIUM
101 E. Broadway , Port Jefferson
631-331-3277

Our exclusive virtual summer camps will promote STEAM learning, complemented with creative well-being strategies through yoga, mindfulness, art, and music. Our small, friendly online camp weeks include a solid balance of interaction, live engagement, and innovative challenges.

Sleepaway Camps

CAMP HUNTINGTON
56 Bruceville Road, High Falls
855-707-2267
Email [email protected]

Camp Huntington, a coed, residential summer camp for children and young adults with autism and related developmental and learning disabilities, ADD. Ability levels mild to moderate-severe. Located in High Falls in the beautiful Catskill Mountain region, the camp provides therapeutically and instructionally designed recreation programs in summer.

CAMP LEE MAR
450 Route 590, Lackawaxen, PA
570-685-7188 summer
Email [email protected]

Camp Lee Mar is an overnight special needs camp for children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. A structured environment, individual attention, and guidance are emphasized. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities, academics, speech and language therapy, music, arts and crafts, daily living skills, computers, and therapeutic horseback riding.

DOROTHY P. FLINT 4-H CAMP
3186 Sound Ave., Riverhead
516-832-2591 x11
Email [email protected]

Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp in Riverhead is a coed, recreational, and educational weeklong sleep-away and day camp. With eight sessions to choose from, June 28-Aug. 21. We are located on 140-acres of woodland, beachfront, and our very own farmland. Programing designed specifically for all types of youth and their interests.

THE GLENHOLME SCHOOL — DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington
860-868-7377

A unique six-week sleepaway program for children from ages 10-21 with special needs from July 12-August 20. Combines in-person morning academics with therapeutic recreational activities in the afternoon for youngsters with Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourettes, depression, anxiety, and learning differences.

Special Needs Camps

CAMP HUNTINGTON
56 Bruceville Road, High Falls
855-707-2267
Email [email protected]

Camp Huntington, a coed, residential summer camp for children and young adults with autism and related developmental and learning disabilities, ADD. Ability levels mild to moderate-severe. Located in High Falls in the beautiful Catskill Mountain region, the camp provides therapeutically and instructionally designed recreation programs in summer.

CAMP LEE MAR
450 Route 590, Lackawaxen, PA
570-685-7188 summer
Email [email protected]

Camp Lee Mar is an overnight special needs camp for children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. A structured environment, individual attention, and guidance are emphasized. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities, academics, speech and language therapy, music, arts and crafts, daily living skills, computers, and therapeutic horseback riding.

THE GLENHOLME SCHOOL — DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington
860-868-7377

A unique six-week sleepaway program for children from ages 10-21 with special needs from July 12-August 20.  Combines in-person morning academics with therapeutic recreational activities in the afternoon for youngsters with Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, depression, anxiety, and learning differences.

Sports Camps

AMAZING ATHLETES OF CENTRAL LONG ISLAND
631-819-0162
Email [email protected]

Amazing Athletes offers youth fun and educational sports classes through three programs: Amazing Tots, Amazing Athletes, and Amazing P.E. Classes are designed to focus on the individual child, helping them gain confidence and motor skills. We teach up to 10 sports and introduce nutrition and muscle awareness in every class.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS -- NASSAU
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Old Westbury, Garden City, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton-Riverhead, and Southampton.

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS-SUFFOLK
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton, Riverhead, and Southampton.

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The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

GRAVITY VAULT MELVILLE INDOOR ROCK GYM
40 Melville Park Road, Melville
516-777-9255
Email [email protected]

Camp Rocks is a full five-day indoor and outdoor rock climbing summer camp perfect for beginner or advanced climbers ages 7-14. Activities include team building, rappelling, and games as well as a ton of climbing! Register before June 1 to take advantage of our Early Enrollment pricing!

GREAT STRIDES LONG ISLAND
41 Coram-Swezeytown Road, Middle Island
631-786-9708

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Great Strides offers equestrian activities for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Our equine friends can help us face all of life’s challenges with strength and confidence. Offering summer programs, a four-day introduction to horses in June, July, and August. Private lessons are available for English and Western students.

HAMPTON RACQUET
172 Buckskill Rd., East Hampton
631-324-0297
Email [email protected]

Our high-performance program is designed for players who want to reach their fullest potential. Drills, individual lessons, and tournaments are all part of a high-performance player’s routine. Likewise, mental skills and off-court fitness are necessary components of any serious training regimen and will be included in this program.

JB YOGA SUP AND YOGA EMPOWERMENT CAMPS
917-301-6919
Email [email protected]

Our fifth year running, camp is taught by certified lifeguards and yoga teachers. Your children will learn skills of stand-up paddle boarding, as well as water safety and rescue. Campers will also gain vital knowledge about how to take care of one of our most precious resources-the water.

NEW YORK FENCING ACADEMY
8 Haven Ave., Port Washington
516-472-7042

New York Fencing Academy's Day Camps for new beginners ages (6 and older) are a great opportunity to have fun while being introduced to the thrilling NCAA and Olympic sport of fencing. Camps are run by NYFA's highly experienced coaches. Camps will be run in small groups from 9am-2pm.

NIKE SPORTS CAMP
Locations Across Long Island,
800-645-3226
Email [email protected]

Nike Sports Camps is offering camps this summer across Long Island in basketball, baseball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and more! 2021 summer dates and prices are now available, and spots are filling up fast! Check out our Find A Camp feature today to find a camp near you.

SOCCER SHOTS
171 Eileen Way , Syosset
516-558-2266
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Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards, visit the website at soccershots.org/liwest.

SPORTIME SUMMER CAMPS - NASSAU AND SUFFOLK
Several locations in Nassau, Suffolk, Manhattan, and Westchester ,
888-698-3664
Email [email protected]

SPORTIME's Summer Camps offer children ages 3-16 a great combination of sports instruction and games, swimming, arts and crafts, and exciting special events. Camp activities include age- and level-appropriate tennis, soccer, softball, basketball, flag football, and floor hockey. Campers learn fundamental skills, participate in competitive drills, and learn game strategies.

ST. PATRICK YOUTH COMMUNITY
St. Patrick Church 280 E Main St., , Smithtown
631-360-0185
Email [email protected]

Camp St. Patrick offers Summer Sports Camps! Our Basketball Camp engages children in skills, drills, games, and scrimmages. Great prep for school try outs or CYO! One-week Cheerleading Camp to strengthen new and old cheerleading skills. We offer Dek Hockey and LAX clinics during the summer as well.

SUPER SOCCER STARS X PRO SOCCER KIDS
Over 80 locations across NYC, LI, and Westchester,
606 Columbus Ave. at 89th St., Manhattan, 212-877-7171

55 Front St., suite 7, Rockville Centre, 516-740-7171

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Soccer Stars is NY's No. 1 Youth Soccer Program for 20 years. Highly trained, certified coaches lead small group classes, highlighting teamwork and individual attention, following safety guidelines. More than 50 locations. Weekly classes, half/full day camps, and private sessions anywhere-FUNdamentals or Advanced Training. Ages 2-12 and older. Save $20 Code: NYMPSUM21.

Theater & Performing Arts Camps

BROADWAY DANCE THEATRE
265 E. Main St. suite 157 , East Islip
631- 650-6967

Join us for Summer Musical Theatre Camp. Two sessions available for ages 7-16 from July 6-31 and Aug. 3-28. Acting, singing, and dancing instruction, with full performances at the end of each season. We will visit Broadway and have guest Broadway teachers. Extended day available. Come join our family!

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS -- NASSAU
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Old Westbury, Garden City, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton-Riverhead, and Southampton.

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS-SUFFOLK
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton, Riverhead, and Southampton.

Email

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

LAURISSA JANE MUSIC SUMMER ARTS CAMP
121-15 Lucus St., St. Albans, Queens
718-560-3016
Ages 6-15

Email [email protected]

Join Laurissa Jane Music Virtual Summer Performing Arts Program.Piano, guitar, voice, drama, dance, art, performance skills, and audition tips.Workshops are designed to enhance students natural creative abilities and gifts. We believe that exposure to theater arts and various musical traditions and styles will help build confidence, creativity, and self-expression.

LONG ISLAND MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
631-982-9455
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The Long Island Musical Theatre festival is the premier pre-professional musical theatre organization on LI. Our programs encourage and nurture while providing opportunities for young artists to flourish and grow. We provide the opportunity for students to perform fully staged productions with a live orchestra, alongside a staff of industry professionals.

TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LIU POST
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
516-299-2752

Tilles Center offers a variety of camps, led by Broadway, film, and television professionals. Classes available for all ages/levels. Five-day camps; 1-2 hours each, July 20-31 on Zoom. Select classes offer a live culminating performance at Tilles Center. Cleaning/social distancing protocols are in place for all in-person events. Scholarships available!

USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Email [email protected]

Usdan is an award-winning day camp where students ages 5-18 immerse themselves in art, theater, music, dance, sports, and more taught by professional educators and artists. This summer, after months spent indoors, campers can recharge on our Long Island campus in the woods surrounded by friends who share their enthusiasm.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, NY
631-288-2350 x118

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Arts Academy is your 2021 summer camp destination! Offering seven musical theatre camps for ages 6-17, your child will develop a lifelong love of the arts and make memories to last a lifetime. Sign up today at whbpac.org or call 631-288-2350 x118.

Zoo & Nature Camps

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
516-692-6768
Email [email protected]

Young explorers, grades pre-K-12th, spend summer surrounded by nature. Encourage their love of science with hands-on activities, nature crafts, live animals, and outdoor adventure nature camps. Expeditions to nearby salt marsh, ponds, and woodlands. One-, to four-day camps available. Summer fun at a great price! Prepare to get wet and muddy!

LONG ISLAND AQUARIUM
431 E. Main St., Riverhead
631-208-9200 xH2O (426) or 631-208-9200 x125

Our Summer Adventure Days Camp program adds interactive excitement to summer vacation. Children ages 2-14 explore the wonders of the marine environment through age-appropriate learning and activities. A tour boat adventure, close encounters with marine creatures, the chance to catch fish on a deserted island–just some of the fun for children age 8 and younger. Older kids can collect and identify marine specimens on our tour boat, hike the Pine Barrens, climb a rock wall, go canoeing and kayaking, take a Shark Dive, or Snorkel Adventure.