Summer camp guide: Nassau County

FROM PARENTS & CHILDREN MAGAZINE

February 26, 2008

BELLMORE

South Shore Country Day School & Camp. 1149 Newbridge Rd., No. Bellmore, NY 11710. 516-785-3311. www.southshoredaycamp.com. Ages 3 – 14. Full day; half-day; mini-day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers Red Cross swim instruction, athletics, creative and performing arts, teen travel. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for dates. Currently registering. Contact: Chris Vicedomini.

BROOKVILLE

C. W. Post Summer Day Camp. 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548. 516-299-4004; 516-299-3435 (fax). dorene.padula@liu.edu; www.liu.edu/summercamps. Ages 5 – 16. Fees: Starting at $365; additional fee for extended day. On-site swimming. Offers computers, art, cooking, land sports, computers. Transportation not available. Meals available. Contact: Dorene Padula.

Luhi Summer Program. 131 Brookville Rd., Brookville, NY 11545. 516-626-1100. www.luhi.com. Ages K – 12th grade. Full day. Fees: Starting at $850/2 weeks. On-site swimming. Door-to-door transportation included; lunch available ($50/2 weeks). Offers sports, dance, art programs and more. Open house: Mar. 25.

CEDARHURST

JCC of the Greater Five Towns. 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516. 516-569-6733. Camp location: Wheatley Heights. Grades K – 9th. Full day; 4- & 8-week programs. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports, drama, archery, daily trips and trips out of state. Door-to-door transportation. Snacks and meals available. Open house: Call for dates in April and May. Ongoing registration. Contact: Camp director at 516-569-6733, Ext. 207.

EAST HILLS

Summer Streeters. Sid Jacobson JCC. Headquarters & Camp Site: 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, NY 11548. 516-484-1545. www.sjjcc.org; afalco@sjjcc.org. Ages: 5 – 14. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. Limited transportation, meals available. Offers sports, drama, dance, art and swimming. Open house: Feb. 10 & Apr. 13. Contact: Anthony Falco.

EAST ROCKAWAY

Rolling River Day Camp. 477 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway/Oceanside, NY 11518. 516-593-CAMP (2267). www.rollingriver.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full, half and three-quarter days. Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers boating, drama, sports, arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking, nature and more. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for a tour. Contact: Rhonda & Mark Goodman.

FARMINGDALE

Pitter Patter. 45 Conklin St., Farmingdale, NY 11735. 516-756-1751. Ages 3 months – 5 years, and 6 – 10 years. Full and half days. Fees: Call for fees. Off-site swimming.

GARDEN CITY

Spanish Immersion Workshop. Headquarters: 227 Melville Rd., South Huntington, NY 11746. Camp Sites: 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City, NY; 327 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills, NY 11746. 516-935-0699. info@spanishiw.com. Ages 4 – 7. Half day (9:30 am – 12:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $495/2 weeks. No on-site swimming. Offers Spanish instruction, music, arts and crafts, outdoor play. No transportation. Snacks provided (campers must bring lunch). Open house: NA. Open registration. Contact: Robert Rua.

Summer at Waldorf School of Garden City. Headquarters and Camp Site: 225 Cambridge Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. 516-742-3434, Ext. 140. summerprogram@waldorfgarden.org. Ages 3 – 11. Full day, half-day (for ages 3 & 4) and aftercare. Fees: $2,450 (6 weeks) for first child. No on-site swimming. Offers sports, arts and crafts, music, special events, day trips (for older campers). No transportation. Snacks provided. Open house: Mar. 1, 11 am – 1:30 pm. Registration: Now open. Contact: Gordon Purdie.

Cybercamps. Headquarters: 3101 Western Ave., Suite 1110, Seattle, WA 98121. Camp site: Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. 206-442-4500 or 888-904-2267. Ages 7 – 18. Full day, extended day and residential. Fees: Starting at $749. Specializing in computers and technology. Offers game design, Web design, 3D animation, robotics and more. Meals provided for additional fee. Contact: Frank Guanco.

Camp Blue Bay. Girl Scouts of Nassau County, 110 Ring Rd., West, Garden City, NY 11530. 516-741-2550, Ext. 233. www.gsnc.org. summercampinfo@gsnc.org. Bissett@gsnc.org. Two summer day camps: Cantiague Park in Hicksville and Wantagh Park in Wantagh. Girls, grades 1 – 12. Full day. Fees: Starting at $425 per week. On-site swimming. Offers Girl Scout programs, sports, games, nature, Red Cross swimming. Transportation to and from the city area. Registration as of mid-Jan. Contact: Laura Bisset-Carr and Marie Rauch.

GLEN COVE

North Shore Day Camp. Headquarters & Camp Site: 85 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove, NY 11542. 516-676-0904; 516-676-0965. www.northshoredaycamp.com. info@northshoredaycamp.com. Ages 2-1/2 – 15. Full day. Fees: Begins at $4,250 for 4-week program. On-site swimming. Offers academic enrichment program, on-site horseback riding, go carts, tennis, visual arts, teen travel program. Transportation & meals included. Open house: Call for dates and registration. Contact: Paula Rothman.

YMCA at Glen Cove Day Camp. 125 Dosoris Ln., Glen Cove, NY 11542. 516-671-8270. Ages 3 – 13. Full day; half day for 3 – 5 year olds. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers horseback riding, adventure course and archery. Transportation is available; meals not available. Contact: Peter Foster. Robbie Wagner Tournament Training Camp. Headquarters: 60 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542. 516-759-0658. rwtt.com. RWtennis@hotmail.com. Ages 8 – 18. Full days and half days. Fees: Starting at $490/week. Tennis, swimming, cross-training. Four different locations. Clay, hard, indoor, outdoor courts. Transportation available for $125/week. Meals included. Call for tour and additional information. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Robbie Wagner.

GREAT NECK

Clasp Children's Center. Headquarters & Camp Site: 80 Grace Ave., Great Neck, NY 11021. 516-482-8090. www.claspinc.org; jodiadler@claspinc.org. Ages 18 months – 11 yrs. Full day; after-camp care. Fees: Call for rates; scholarships available. Offers Music Togetherฎ classes, arts and crafts, playground, trips. Transportation provided to and from Great Neck Public Schools only for After-Camp Program. Meals included. Contact: Jodi Adler.

Great Neck Arts Center Summerarts 2008. 113 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck, NY 11021. 516-829-2570, 516-829-3536 (fax). www.greatneckarts.org. hallie@greatneckarts.org. Ages 6 – 12. Full day (9 am – 3:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $650-$3150 (bi-weekly). Offers visual arts, dance, drama and music. No transportation. Lunch and afternoon snack included. Registration: Before Apr. 1 and receive discounts. Contact: Hallie Mohel.

HEMPSTEAD

Hempstead Hispanic Civic Association. Traveling Summer Camp. 236 Main St., Hempstead, NY 11550. Phone: 516-292-0007 ext. 105; Fax: 516-292-0026; E-mail: hhca_ignes@optonline.net. Ages 5 – 13. Full day 8 am – 4 pm with extended hours until 4:30 pm. Fees: Call for rates. Traveling camp conducts recreational and educational field trips. Transportation from camp to trip destinations and meals included. Additional fees for field trips may apply. Open house/orientation: Last week in June. Registration: up until June 13th. Contact: Ignes Collado.

Hofstra University Summer Camp. Headquarters: 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead, NY 11549. Camp site: 250 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. 516-463-CAMP (2267). www.hofstra.edu/camp. E-mail: uccecamps@hofstra.edu. Ages 5 – 17. Full day (2-week sessions). Fees: Starting at $1,250/two-week. On-site swimming. Offers actor's workshop, adventure ed., athletic development, academics and more. Transportation and meals included; no snacks. Open house: TBA. Registration: Began Sept. Contact: Frances Bruscino.

HICKSVILLE

Carousel Day School. 9 West Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801. 516-938-1137. Ages 3 – 15. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, archery, computers. Transportation, optional hot lunch provided. Call for more information. Contact: Kathy Cordaro.

JERICHO

Earthkeepers Camp. Headquarters: Starflower Experiences, 79 Martin Ct., Jericho, NY 11753. Camp site: Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville. 516-938-6152. www.starflowerexperiences.org. For children who have completed grade 4 or 5. One-week program. Half-day. Fee: $85/week An ecology/environment program. Registration: Begins Feb. 15. Contact: Laurie Farber.

LITTLE NECK

Samuel Field Y. Headquarters: 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck, NY 11362. Camp Sites: Little Neck and Huntington. 718-225-6750, 718-423-8276 (fax). www.sfysummercamps.org. sfy@sfy.org. Ages 2.9 – 15. Full day, half day and other. Fees: Starting at $450/week (full day) & $90/week (half day). On-site swimming. Offers American Red Cross swim instruction, archery, basketball, dance. Transportation and meals provided. Open house: Mar. 9 (1 – 4 pm), Mar. 13 (6 – 8 pm), Mar. 16 (10 am – noon). Contact: Marisa Plotkin.

Dayjams – Rock Music Day Camp. Headquarters: 407 Bantam Rd., Unit 1-A, Litchfield, CT 06759. Camp site: Call for camp site. 800-295-5956. www.dayjams.com. info@dayjams.com; Ages 9 – 15. Full day. Fees: Starting at $540/week. Write music, instrument lessons, clinics, art, recreation. No on-site swimming. Open house: Call for dates.

LOCUST VALLEY

Friends Academy Summer Camps. Headquarters & Camp Site: Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560. 516-393-4207. www.fasummercamp.org; camp@fa.org. Ages 3 – 14. Full day; half-day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers two daily swims, Sports Academy Program (20 different sports), General Camp (Elective program), All-Sport Clinics. Transportation & meals included. Open house: Feb. 10, Mar. 8, Apr. 13. Contact: Karen Bloom

LONG BEACH

City of Long Beach. Western & Eastern Division, Long Beach. Headquarters: 650 Magnolia Blvd., Long Beach, NY 11561. Camp site: West End Community Center & Lido Middle School. 516-431-3510, 516-431-7547 (fax). www.longbeachny.org. Ages 4 – 13. Full day (9 am – 4 pm); morning care (7 – 8:45 am) & late care (4:15 – 7 pm) also available. Fees: Starting at $2,300/8 weeks. No on-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, swimming, trips. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Melissa Cohen and Danella Farr.

MASSAPEQUA

Schiff Scout Reservation "Cub World." Headquarters: 544 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758. 516-797-7600. www.trcbsa.org. info. trcbsa.org. Camp site: Schiff Scout Reservation, 1606 Wading River Rd., Wading River. Boys, ages 7 – 10. Sleepaway and full-day camp. Fee: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers archery, crafts, trips, nature hikes. Transportation and meals included. Open house: June 9. Contact: Reginald Butt or Terry Amibile.

Grace Day School Summer Camp. 23 Cedar Shore Dr., Massapequa, NY 11758. 516-798-1122. Ages 4 – 12. Half-day. Fees: Call for fees. Offers French, computer, music, arts and crafts. Snacks and lunch on Fridays. Open house: Begins this month. Contact: Barbara Bache.

Long Island Voyagers Day Camp. Massapequa, NY 11704. 516-238-4586. www.longislandvoyagersdaycamp.com. Ages 5 – 15. Full day. Fee: Starting at $797/2 weeks; $2,495/8 weeks. On-site swimming. Offers Splish Splash, Adventureland, Bronx Zoo, New York Yankees and more. Transportation included. Bring own lunch. Open house: Check Web site. Contact: Dina Marie Cerabono.

MERRICK

Merrick Community Nursery School & Camp. Headquarters & Camp Site: 69 Willis Ave., Merrick, NY 11566. 516-868-6000. www.merrickcommunitynurseryschool.org. Ages 3 – 6. Full (10 am – 3 pm) and half days (9:30 am – 12:30 pm). Fees: Start at $560/week. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, drama, sports. No transportation provided. Only snacks provided. Open house: Feb. 9, Mar. 15, Apr. 12. All open houses are 11:30 – 1 pm. Registration: Began Jan. 1. Contact: Barbara Goodman.

Merrick Woods Country Day School. 1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566. 516-483-7272, 516-483-3950 (fax). fun@merrickwoods.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day; 3/4-day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers sports, gymnastics, drama, travel for teens and tweens. Transportation included; meals provided. Registration: On-going. Contact: Adam Langbart.

NEW HYDE PARK

Oasis Day Camp. Headquarters: 45 Main St., Suite 411, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Camp Sites: Michael J. Tully Park, New Hyde Park. Also, Christopher Morley Park, Roslyn and Nickerson Beach Park, Lido Beach. 800-317-1397. www.oasischildren.com. info@oasischildren.com. Ages 5 – 14. Full day and early drop off/late stay. Fee: Starting at $335/week (based on 8-week enrollment). On-site swimming. Offers swim instruction, creative arts and recreation. Transportation available. Open house: Feb. 7, 11, 12. Ongoing registration. Contact: Tricia McKenzie.

NORTH MERRICK

Alphabetland Day Camps. Camp Headquarters: 1775 Newbridge Rd., North Bellmore, NY 11710. 516-826-9339; 516-867-7484; 516-826-9247 (fax). Second location at 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick, NY 11566. www.alphabetlanddayschool.com. Ages 3 – 7 & 8 – 11. Full days. Fees: Starting at $352/week. Offers on-site swimming, arts and crafts, music, gymnastics and trips. Transportation available; meals not available. Registration: Begins this month.

OCEANSIDE

Bright Star Day Camp. 3159 Royal Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572. 516-763-1960, 516-763-2812 (fax). Ages: 18 months – 12 years. Full day (for 4 – 12 yrs.), half day and midi-days (for 18 mos. – 4 yrs.); design your own schedule. Fees: Starting at $90/week. Offers swimming (off-site), trips, arts and crafts and sports. Transportation available. Snacks included. Open house: Ongoing. Contact: Marilyn Cawal.

Camp Debaun. Headquarters: P.O. Box 68, Oceanside, NY 11572. 465 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572. 516-764-1044. Ages 3 – 13. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports, fine arts and ropes course. Transportation (in Nassau only) and hot lunch included. Contact: Annette Debaun.

Friedberg Jcc Summer Camps. Headquarters: 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside, NY 11572. Camp locations: Oceanside, Long Beach, Merrick, Wheatley Heights. 516-766-4341; 516-766-0513 (fax). www.friedbergjcc.org. dsherwood@friedbergjcc.org. Ages 2 – 16. Full and half days (preschool only). Fees: Call for rates. Preschool Camps, Junior Camp, Explorers, Voyagers, Theatre Camp. On-site swimming, archery, crafts, multi-level miniature golf and driving range. Transportation for grades K – 9; meals available for all except travel camps. Open house: Call for appointment. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Donna Sherwood.

Maximum Teen Travel Camp. 3132 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572. 516-594-2000, 800-852-7979, 516-594-2105 (fax). www.maximumtours.com; camp@maximumtours.com. Ages 10 – 14. Day and overnight trips. Fees: Call for rates. Travel camp, no site. Offers day trips, Broadway shows, amusement parks, water parks, overnight trips and more. Transportation included. Meals available. Ongoing registration. Contact: Scott Bochner.

OLD WESTBURY

Old Westbury Country Day Summer Program. 25 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-626-9300. Ages 3 – 15. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers science, computers, tennis and cooking. 14 wooded acres, 2 gymnasiums, large fields and tennis courts. Transportation and meals available at additional fees. Rolling registration. Contact: Michael O'Donoghue.

Future Stars Day Camps. Headquarters: 546 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 10504. 914-273-8500. Camp location: SUNY College at Old Westbury, P.O. Box 396, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-876-3490. www.fscamps.com; E-mail: admin@fscamps.com. Ages 6 – 16. Full day. Extended hours available. Fees: Starting at $550/week. Little Stars Day Camp (ages 4 – 6): 9 am – 2 pm, is $475/2-weeks. On-site swimming. Offers tennis, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, circus arts, baseball, softball camp. Transportation and lunch included. Contact: Drayson Hounsome.

New York Sports Academy. Headquarters and Camp Site: Sports Complex, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury. 516-922-1439. www.nysportsacademy.com. nysportsacad@yahoo.com. Ages 4 – 7. Full day, half day. Fees: Starting at $395/week. On-site swimming. Offers soccer, tennis, golf, basketball and more. Transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open house: Feb. 9. Registration: Call for info. Contact: Rita Hirschfield.

New York Baseball Academy. Headquarters and Camp Site: Sports Complex, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury. 516-922-7123. www.nysportsacademy.com. nybasesacad@yahoo.com. Ages 7 – 17. Full day. Fees: Starting at $345/week. On-site swimming. Offers baseball and swimming. Transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open house: Feb. 9. Registration: Call for info. Contact: Bob or Rita Hirschfield.

New York Softball Academy. Headquarters and Camp Site: Sports Complex, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury. 516-404-5052. 631-851-1031 (fax). www.nysportsacademy.com. nysoftballacad@yahoo.com. Ages 7 – 17, Girls. Full day. Fees: Starting at $345/week. On-site swimming. Offers softball and swimming. Transportation and meals available (additional fees). Open house: Feb. 9. Registration: Call for info. Contact: Jamie or Kimberly Apicello.

OYSTER BAY

Nature Adventure Camp at Planting Fields. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park and Coe Hall, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 516-922-8676. www.plantingfields.org. Ages 8 – 12. 9 am – 1 pm (July). Fee: Starting at $200/week, members; $250/week, non-members. Learn about nature, camping & survival skills, and play outdoor games and activities. Program fee: $200 members

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. Headquarters & Camp Site: 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 516-922-3200, 516-922-6734 (fax). trsac@audubon.org. Ages 4 – 12. Full days. Fees: Starting at $215/week. Offers nature games, hiking, live animals, crafts. No on-site swimming. No transportation or meals. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Amanda Jollon.

The Waterfront Center. 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. 516-922-7245, 516-922-2901 (fax). www.thewaterfrontcenter.org, jeanne@thewaterfrontcenter.org. Ages 6 – 16. Full and half days. Fee: Starting at $300. No on-site swimming. Offers sailing, shipboard marine science, beach studies, kayaking. No transportation or meals available. Open house: By appointment. Registration: Feb. 1. Contact: Jeanne Beyer or Kristin Johnson.

PLAINVIEW

Island Fencing Academy. 101-32 Dupont St., Plainview, NY 11903. 516-576-0646. www.islandfencingacademy.com. ifa8@aol.com. Ages 5 – 18. Full day and half day. Fees: $200/half-day; $350/full day. Physical conditioning, fencing games, boating, fencing instruction. Registration: April. Contact: Jennifer Murray.

Mid-island Y Jewish Community Center. Headquarters: 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, NY 11803; Camp Site: 75 Colonial Spring Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY. 516-822-3535, Ext. 334; 516-822-3288 (fax). www.miyjcc.org. Ages 2 – 5; 4-1/2 – 15. Full days; half days (preschoolers). Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports, music, drama, teen travel, special needs and more. Transportation available ($500 additional). Lunch available for $275. Open house: June.

Miss Sue's Nursery School. Winter address: 1191 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY 11803. 516-938-0894. Ages 3 – 6. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers 4 – 8-week programs. Transportation and meals included. Call for more information. Contact: Ronnie Kuznetz.

ROSLYN

Oasis Day Camp. Headquarters: 45 Main St., Suite 411, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Camp Sites: Christopher Morley Park, Roslyn. Also Nickerson Beach Park, Lido Beach and Michael J. Tully Park, New Hyde Park. 800-317-1397. www.oasischildren.com. info@oasischildren.com. Ages 5 – 14. Full day and early drop off/late stay. Fee: Starting at $335/week (based on 8-week enrollment). On-site swimming. Offers swim instruction, creative arts and recreation. Transportation available. No meals provided. Open house: Feb. 7, 11, 12. Ongoing registration. Contact: Tricia McKenzie.

Buckley Country Day Camp. 2 I.U. Willets Rd., Roslyn, NY 11576. 516-365-7760. www.buckleycamp.com; E-mail: buckleycamp@buckleycamp.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full days for ages 4 – 15; half days for ages 3 – 5. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports, art, educational workshops, drama, basketball, cooking and more. Air-conditioned facilities, tennis courts, 4 heated pools, 25 acres, boating pond, computer/science labs, playground. Door-to-door transportation, meals, snacks and towels included.

Pierce Country Day Camp. Mineola Ave., Roslyn, NY 11576. 516-621-2211. www.piercecamps.com; info@piercecamps.com. Ages 3 – 13. Full day; mini day (9 am – 2 pm) for 3 & 4 year olds. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers all team sports, Red Cross swimming, soccer, bungee trampoline, gaga, dance, art, imagination station, ropes course. Transportation & meals included. Open house: Weekends, 12 – 4 pm. Registration: Started in Oct. Contact: Doug Pierce.

Shibley Summer Day Camp. Headquarters: P.O. Box 333, Roslyn, NY 11576. Camp location: 175 Warner Ave., Roslyn, NY 11576. 516-621-8777. www.shibleydaycamp.com. shibleyday@aol.com. Ages 3 – 13. Full day; mini day. Call for rates. On-site swimming, 5 pools. Offers sports, go-carts, air bungee, crafts. Transportation and hot lunch included. Contact: Harvey Kulchin.

ROSLYN HEIGHTS

Beth Sholom Day Camp. 401 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. 516-621-9257; 516-621-2438 (fax). www.bethsholomdaycamp.com. bethsholomdaycamp@excite.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full and mini-days (for Nursery/Kindergarten). Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming, basketball, volleyball, music, arts and crafts. Contact: Holly Firestone.

SEAFORD

All-american Basketball. Mailing address: P.O. Box 314, Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp Sites: Farmingdale & Commack. 631-265-7142. www.allamericanbasketballcamp.com. aalf@optonline.net. Ages 7 – 16. Full day (9 am – 4 pm). Fees: Starting at $350/week; $675/2 weeks. No on-site swimming. Offers basketball, daily individual instruction. Transportation included; meals provided ($30/week). Call for additional information. Contact: Gus Alfieri.

Camp USA. Headquarters and Camp Site: United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Rd., Seaford, NY 11783. 516-795-5474. unitedskates.com. lrobinson@unitedskates.com. Ages 4 – 15. Full day (9:30 am – 3:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $190. Before-camp care (opens 8 am) is an additional $25; after-care is $40 extra (until 6 pm). No on-site swimming. Offers skating, dancing, crafts, indoor games. Meals included. Contact: Lisa Ingenito.

SYOSSET

Greentrees Country Day Camp. 247 Jackson Ave., Syosset, NY 11791. 516-921-4949, 516-921-3101 (fax). Ages 2 – 8. Full days, half days and toddler-days. Fees: Call for rates. Air-conditioned facility. On-site swimming, arts and crafts, edible art, sports, gymnastics, music, drama, water slide and more. Dance and trips. Transportation and lunch available. Contact: Judy Brice.

Tobay Pre-school Camp. Headquarters & Camp Site: 140 Syosset-Woodbury Rd., Syosset, NY 11791. 516-921-1440. Ages 2 – 5. Half days. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, music and dance, playground, water play. Snack provided.

UNIONDALE

Pat-Kam School & Early Childhood Center. 705 Nassau Rd., Uniondale, NY 11553. 516-486-7887. Nursery – 3 years. Full day (7am – 6 pm). Fees: Call for rates. Offers computer activities, reading, Spanish classes, field trips, drama, sports, off-site swimming. No transportation. Meals provided. Open house: Year round. Contact: Ms. Ray.

VALLEY STREAM

Precious Kid Cargo Travel Camp. 130 E. Sunrise, Hwy., Valley Stream, NY 11581. 516-256-2600, 516-256-0608 (fax). pkcmom@aol.com. Ages 6 – 14. Full day. 4 – 9 week programs. Fees: Starting at $375/week. We travel every day to amusement parks, bowling, Medieval Times, movies, arcades, water parks and more. Overnight trips available (additional fees). Some meals provided. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Debbie Nicosia.

WANTAGH

Maplewood Camp. 2166 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793. 516-221-2121, www.maplewooddayschool@aol.com. Ages 3 – 13. Full days and mini-days. Fees: Call for information. On-site swimming, arts and crafts, aerobics, athletic program, computer program, dance, drama, incredible edibles, music, nature. Activities for 7 and above: Off-site field trips, bowling, tennis. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for appointment. Registration: Open enrollment. Contact: Joe Holden.

WESTBURY

Red Robin Country Day School & Camp. Headquarters & Camp Site: 878 Jericho Tpk., Westbury, NY 11590. 516-334-1144, 516-334-0565 (fax). www.redrobincamp.com. vmaxcamper@aol.com. Ages 2 – 9. Full and half days, 4, 6, 8, or any 25 days. Fees: Call for rates. Offers American Red Cross swim instruction, full sports instruction, arts and crafts, science and nature, gymnastics and more. On-site swimming. Transportation, lunch and snacks available. Open house: Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 4, May 10, Jun. 7. Registration: Began in Sept. Contact: Michael Cohn.

Westbury Language Center. 154 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590. 516-333-0272. www.westburylanguagecenter.com. info@westburylanguagecenter.com. Ages 2 – 12. 2 – 3 hours/day or 2 times/week. Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Offers Spanish programs through movement, music, singing, storytelling, play, arts and crafts, cooking. Open house: Year-round. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Maria Isabel Martinez.

WOODMERE

Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day Camp. Headquarters & Camp Site: 336 Woodmere Blvd., Woodmere, NY 11598. 516-374-9000, Ext. 829, 516-347-4707 (fax). jyoung@lwa.ny.k12us.com.Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day (for 3 – 4 year olds only), 3/4 day (10:45 am – 4 pm; nursery only). Fees: varies with age; 4-, 6-, 8-week sessions. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports, drama, swimming. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Jamie Young.

Mad Science of Long Island. Headquarters: P.O. Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Contact for camp locations. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com; E-mail: info@madscienceli.com. Ages 6 – 11. Full and half days. Fees: Starting at $190/halfday. Robots, investigations, hands-on activities. No trans-portation or meals. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Claudio Superville.

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