Summer camp guide: Suffolk County

FROM PARENTS & CHILDREN MAGAZINE

February 26, 2008

AMAGANSETT

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

BABYLON

Sea Explorers Marine Day Camp. P.O. Box 373, Babylon, NY 11702. Camp is located at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Pkwy. 631-587-2873. Ages 6 – 12. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. Marine science-based camp includes beach activities, touch tank, fishing. Registration: Begins in March. Contact: Melissa Griffiths.

BAITING HOLLOW

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

BAY SHORE

Great South Bay YMCA Day Camp. 200 West Main St., Bay Shore, NY 11706. 631-665-4255, Ext. 100. www.YMCAli.org. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day and two- and three-day weeks. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers Sports Camp, Teen Camp, Kiddie Camp, Dance Camp, Performing Arts Camp. Transportation available. Open house: In the spring. Registration: As of Feb. 5th. Contact: Bob Pettersen.

Mark Country Day Camp. 67 Greenwood Rd., Bay Shore, NY 11706. 631-665-1935, 631-666-2544 (fax). www.markcountry.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full and half day, 3 or 5 days, 4, 6 or 8 weeks. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports program, arts and crafts, computers, nature and dance. Transportation available; meals two times a week. Open house: Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm; starting Feb. 11, every Sun., 12 – 3 pm. Contact: Jan Finkelstein.

BAYPORT

Camp Edey. Suffolk County Girl Scout Camp. Headquarters: 442 Moreland Rd., Commack, NY 11725. Camp site: 1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport, NY 11705. 631-472-1625, 631-472-8199 (fax). E-mail: camp@gssc.us. Ages 5 – 15. Full day. Fees: Starting at $260/week week. On-site swimming. Offers nature, crafts, sports, boating, fishing, theme weeks, talent shows. Transportation and meals available. Registration: Begins this month. Open house: Beginning in May. Contact: Claudia Bowers.

BOHEMIA

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

BRENTWOOD

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

BRIDGEHAMPTON

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

CENTER MORICHES

Red Robin East Day Camp. 184 Main St., Center Moriches, NY 11934. 631-878-4773. Ages 2 – 12. Full and half day. Fees: $1,800-$3,000. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports and music, private swim instruction, woodworking, ceramics, special events each week, four family nights. Transportation and meals included. Open house: As of Mar. Contact: Eric Goldstein.

CENTEREACH

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

CENTERPORT

Camp Alvernia. P.O. Box 301, 105 Prospect Rd., Centerport, NY 11721. 631-261-5730, 631-754-4204 (fax). alvernia.org. camp1888@gmail.com. Ages 4 – 14. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Boating, swimming, field activities, arts and crafts. Transportation additional. Meals included. Contact: Brother Robert LaFave, D.S.F.

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

Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Camp Wonderland. 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY 11725. 631-462-9800. www.suffolkycamps.org. Ages 3 – 5. Co-ed. Full day, half days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, music, pony rides and more. Also the new Young Adventurers Camp on site for grades 1 – 4. Features swim, golf, tennis, basketball, arts and crafts and trips. Three or five days. Junior Camp, Tween Camp, Sports Camp, Travel Camp and more (see Wheatley Heights listing). Transportation additional fee. Contact: Marci Sherman.

COMMACK

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

Once Upon a Time. Headquarters and Camp Site: 6096 Jericho Tpke., Commack, NY 11725. 631-486-4327. onceuponatimeLI@optonline.net. Ages 2 – 9. Half day. Fees: Starting at $85/week. No on-site swimming. Offers C.S.I. (crime scene investigation) science, circus, animals. No transportation or meals. Open house: Call for dates. Open registration. Contact: Corissa Turkel.

CORAM

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

DEER PARK

Spring Training Baseball & Softball Summer Camp. 697 E. Acorn St., Deer Park, NY 11729. 631-254-1085, 4710. For boys and girls. Camps are held in parks throughout the Town of Huntington, including Geenlawn Memorial Park, Ostego Park in Dix Hills, Cedar Road Park in Commack and others. Ages 4 – 6 (half day), 7 – 14 (full day). Fees: Call for rates. Daily activities include skill specific drills and accuracy games. Wet slide tarps at each location. Call for information about transportation and meals. Registration: Begins Feb. 15. Contact: Rob Steinert.

DIX HILLS

Park Shore Country Day Camp. 450 Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-499-8580. E-mail: parkshorekids@aol.com. Ages 3 – 14. Full day; also mid-day for preschoolers. Fees: Call for rates. Three on-site heated swimming pools. Offers sports, nature, music, dance, ropes course, wall climbing, bungee trampoline, sports track program and arts and crafts, inline skate park. Transportation: Door to door; hot lunch program. Open house: Starts this month, weekends 12 – 3 pm, weekdays 10 am– 3 pm. Contact: Bob Budah.

Summer Art Adventure. Headquarters: Art League of Long Island. 107 E. Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills, NY 11746. Camp location varies depending on age group. 631-462-5400, 631-462-5011 (fax). www.artleagueli.org. Ages 5 – 17. Full day & half day (for ages 5 – 6). Fees: Starting at $270/week. Art: explore creativity, learn new techniques, expand skills. Offers drawing, painting, clay sculpture, jewelry. No on-site swimming. No transporta-tion or meals provided. Open house: Mar. 15, 12 – 2 pm. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Janet Ganes.

EAST HAMPTON

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

EAST ISLIP

Islip Town Summer Playground Camps. 50 Irish Ln., East Islip, NY 11730. 631-224-5406. All ages and various programs. Fees: Starting at $100 for two weeks. On-site swimming at certain locations. Offers arts and crafts, outdoor games, trips, sports. Registration: As of this month. Note: Various locations available. For Town of Islip residents only. Sessions run for two weeks.

EAST NORTHPORT

Gan Israel Day Camp. Headquarters: P.O. Box 226 Merrick, NY 11566. Camp Site: 178 Cedar Rd., East Northport, NY 11731. 631-656-6240. www.campgi.com. E-mail: chanie@campgi.com. Ages 2 – 13, full day and half day. Fees: Starting at $275/week. Sports, drama, karate, hip hop, drumming. Transportation and meals available. Open houses: Feb. 11, Mar. 18, Apr. 22, May 20. Contact: Mrs. Chanie Kramer.

EAST PATCHOGUE

Miss Kristen's Apple Dumpling School. 195 Sweezey St., East Patchogue, NY 11772. 631-289-9183. Ages 3 yrs. to first grade. Full and half day. Fees: Varies according to schedules. Offers arts and crafts, full playground on two acres. ESL coach for first graders. Open house by appointment. Note: $75 registration fee additional. Contact: Kristen.

EAST SETAUKET

The Laurel Hill School Summer Program. Camp Site: 201 Old Town Rd., East Setauket, NY 11733. 631-751-1154. www.laurelhillschool.org. info@laurel hillschool.org. Ages 3 – 14. Full day, half day, & mini day. Fees: Varies. Four heated in-ground pools. Offers sports, drama, teen shop, Club 456, CIT, preschool and more. Transportation available; meals optional. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Robert Stark.

FARMINGDALE

Farmingdale State Soccer Camp. Melville Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735. 631-420-2234. Ages 6 – 17. Full day. Fees: $225 per week. On-site swimming. Offers complete co-ed soccer program. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Begins in March. Early-bird and multi-child discount. Contact: Barbara Adduci.

Camp Farmingdale. Headquarters & Camp Site: 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735. 631-420-2125, 631-420-2238 (fax). www.farmingdale.edu/childcare. Ages 5-1/2 – 12. Full day. Fee: starting at $275/week ($50 registration fee). On-site swimming. Offers weekly trips & on-site activities. No transportation or meals. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Linda Crispi.

FARMINGVILLE

Kinder Care Learning Center. 2270 North Ocean Ave., Farmingville, NY 11738. 631-207-9091, 631-207-9088 (fax). www.kindercare.com. E-mail: 301569@klcorp.com. Ages 5 – 12. Full and half day. Fees: Starting at $251/week. Arts and crafts, field trips, theme parties, sports. Meals provided. Open enrollment. Contact: Suzanne Schoenefeld.

GREENLAWN

Wood Hollow Equestrian Center. 21 Wood Ave., Greenlawn, NY 11740. 631-239-5845. www.woodhollowequestrian.com. info@woodhollowequestrian.com. Ages 7 – 15. Full day. Fees: Starting at $400/week. Horseback riding camp, practical horsemanship, arts and crafts, sports. Open house: By appointment. Contact: Christy Van Eron and Polly Hall.

HAUPPAUGE

Hidden Pond Day Camp. 660 Terry Rd., Hauppauge, NY 11788. 631-232-3222, Ext. 201. www.therinxs.com. E-mail:hiddenpond camp@therinx.com. Ages 4 – 15. Full day and half day (four year olds and kindergarten only). Fees: Call for fees. Eight-week program, minimum three weeks. On-site swimming (three heated pools). Ice-skating, field sports, archery, climbing wall, go-carts. No transportation; meals and snack included. Open house: Mar. 24, Apr. 21, May 19. Contact: Peter Trupia and Matt Pagliari.

HOLTSVILLE

Brookhaven Roe YMCA Day Camp Holtsville. 155 Buckley Rd., Holtsville, NY 11742. 631-289-4440. www.YMCAli.org. Ages 3 – 13. Kiddie. Camp 3 – 5 Youth Camp 5 – 13. Fees: $700/3 weeks. Youth Camp offers weekly full-day programs. Kiddie Camp offers 2-,3- or 5-day programs. On-site swimming. Offers sports, arts and crafts, general activities. Contact: Brittany.

HUNTINGTON

All-island Basketball Camp. 31 Ketewomoke Dr., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-543-2801. www.allislandbasketballcamp.com. Ages 8 – 16. Full day. Fees: Starting at $300. No on-site swimming. All basketball games are played on indoor courts. No transportation provided. Meals included. Registration: Begins Feb. 1. Contact: Tom Fitzpatrick or Tom Diana.

Canteen Roads Teen Travel Camp. P.O. Box 608, Huntington Village, NY 11743. 631-673-3211. www.canteenroads.com. info@canteenroads.com. Ages 11 – 15. Full day. Fees: Starting at $1,040/week for 2 – 3 week sessions. Outdoor adventures, cultural encounters, exhilarating experiences. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Call for in-home visit. Contact: David Steinberg.

Colonial History Camp, "Passport to the Past." Kissam House Museum. 434 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-427-7045, Ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Half day, mornings. Ages 7 – 12. Fees: Starting at $275 for members; $340 for non-members. Three, two-week sessions from Jun. 30 – Aug. 8. Offers weaving, candle making, Colonial crafts, ice cream making, Maypole dancing and more. Master craftspeople visit daily to teach the children their skills. Registration: Begins April 30.

Drama Kids of Northern Suffolk County. Headquarters: P.O. Box 841, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp Location: St. Paul's School, 106 Vernon Valley Rd., E. Northport. 631-418-8436. www.dramakids.com/ny6. dkisuffolk@optonline.net. Ages 6 – 12 & DKI Acting Academy Workshops for teens. Half-day. Fees: Starting at $175/week. No on-site swimming. Offers theater games, mini plays, improvisations and partner performances. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Timothy or Darlene Dolan.

Huntington Town Department of Parks And Recreation. Gold Star Camp at 101 Browns Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-351-3089. town.huntington.ny.us. Various camps. Huntington Town residents. Grades preschool – 7. Note: Registration for all camps at Town Hall. Kinder Care Learning Center. 183 East Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-547-8029. See main listing under Farmingville on page 42. Rainbow Chimes Early Childhood Center. 320 Broadway-Greenlawn Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-427-6300. www.rainbowchimes.org. childcare@rainbowchimes.org. Ages infants – 10. Full day, extended hours available. Fees: Call for rates. Offers age-appropriate recreation program, including field trips, sports, active learning. Meals included. Contact: Agatha.

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

West Hills Day Camp. 21 Sweet Hollow Rd., Jericho Tpk., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-427-6700, 631-427-6504 (fax). E-mail: info@westhillscamp.com. Ages 3 – 16. Full day, half-day & 3-day (3 & 4). Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming (7 heated pools). Fees: Call for rates. Offers sports, fishing, boating, dance, yoga, computers and more. Transportation and snacks included; meals additional. Open house: Beginning weekends in Feb. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Michael Moore.

YMCA Huntington Day Camp. 60 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-421-4242. Ages 2 – 15. Full- and half-day programs, also two- and three-day camps. Fees: $740 full day for 3 weeks; $385 half days for 3 weeks. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, science, music, kickball, hockey, soccer, games and cultural arts program. Open house: Begins in spring. Note: Sports Camp, Kiddie Camp, Day Camp, Teens in Action, Cultural Arts, Counselor-in-Training Programs. Contact: Diane Harvey.

HUNTINGTON STATION

Miss Debbie's Work of Heart. 3 Greenhills Rd., South Huntington, NY 11746. 631-673-7373. Ages 2 – 7. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates and additional information. Two swimming pools, music, science, arts and crafts, dance and sports.

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

LAUREL

North Fork Summer Camp. Headquarters: 475 Franklinville Rd., Laurel, NY 11948. Camp Site: on grounds of Mattituck-Cutchogue Laurel School site, adjacent to Mattituck Park Districts ball fields. 631-298-9573, 631-298-4376 (fax). nfelc1@verizon.net. Ages 18 mos. – 12 yrs. Full day, half day (preschoolers only). Two- three- or four-day sessions. Fees: Starting at $200/week; $50 registration fee. No on-site swimming. Offers various themes including crafts, music, sports, nature. Includes field trips (additional fees), p.e. program, trips to beach. No transportation or meals provided. Program sponsored by Family Service League of Suffolk County. Registration: Begins Mar. 15. Contact: Linda Ruland. Call for additional information.

LINDENHURST

Camp Pee Wee and Kidz Kamp. Headquarters & Camp Site: 166 South 8th St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 631-226-6669; 631-226-2496 (fax). Ages 2.9 – 12. Full days and half days. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers trips, water play, crafts. Transportation provided. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Karen Reinah.

MANORVILLE

Camp Zoo at the Long Island Game Farm. Mailing address: Chapman Blvd., P.O. Box. 97, Manorville, NY 11949. Camp Site: Chapman Blvd., Manorville, NY 11949. 631-878-0202. www.longislandgamefarm.com. E-mail: campzoo@longislandgamefarm.com. Ages 4 – 11. 10 am – 3 pm. Fees: Starting at $345/week (2007 rate). Arts and crafts, informative animal tours, nature walks, sing-alongs. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Melinda Novak.

MELVILLE

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

Driftwood Day Camp. Headquarters and Camp Site: 331 Mount Misery Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-692-6990. www.driftwooddaycamp.com. gerry@driftwooddaycamp.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. All sports, arts and crafts, go-carts, drama. Transportation available. Meals optional. Open house: Weekends, Feb. – June, 1 – 4 pm. Contact: Gerry Bass.

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

Starflower Experiences Earthkeepers Training Centre. Headquarters: 79 Martin Ct., Jericho, NY 11753. Camp Site: West Hills County Park, Melville. 516-938-6152. www.starflowerexperiences.org. Must have completed 4th or 5th grade. Half-days. One-week sessions available, July 7 – 11. Fees: $85 per week. Participants learn how the systems of life on earth operate. Registration: This month. Contact: Laurie Farber.

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

MONTAUK

Deep Hollow Ranch. P.O. Box 835, Montauk, NY 11954. Located three miles east of Montauk Village on Rte. 27. 631-668-2744. www.deephollowranch.com. Ages 6 – 13. Co-ed. Full day. Living History Program: history of the oldest cattle ranch in the United States, featuring characters from the past, horse-drawn wagons, working border collies, mares and foals and more.

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

MOUNT SINAI

Kidsquest. 37B Crystal Brook Hollow Rd., Mt. Sinai, NY 11766. 631-331-5351. Ages 3 – 13. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. Offers arts and crafts, go-karts, computers, hockey, rockets, soccer, talent show, giant water slide, challenge course and more. Transportation available. Meals included. Call for registration and open house information. Contact: Amy Engelberg.

NORTH BABYLON

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

NORTHPORT

Drama Kids of Northern Suffolk County. Headquarters: P.O. Box 841 Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp Location: St. Paul's School, 106 Vernon Valley Rd., E. Northport. 631-418-8436. www.dramakids.com/ny6. dkisuffolk@optonline.net. Ages 6 – 12 & DKI Acting Academy Workshops for teens. Half-day. Fees: Starting at $175/week. No on-site swimming. Offers theater games, mini plays, improvisations and partner performances. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Timothy or Darlene Dolan.

Northport -- East Northport Union Free School District. 158 Laurel Ave., Northport, NY 11768. Camp location to be determined. 631-262-6650. Ages 4 plus. Full day, half days. Fees: Call for rates. Trips to local beach. Offers sports, computers, art, music, gym and more. Contact: Jo Imwalle.

PORT JEFFERSON

Camp Pee Wee. 22 Oakland Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. 631-331-9555. Ages 2 – 6. Half day. Contact: Mirina Debona. For more information see main listing under Camp Pee Wee and Kidz Kamp. The Musical Theatre Factory. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. 631-928-9202; 631-928-9120 (fax). www.theatrethree.com. Ages 9 – 17. Co-ed. Half day. Fee: $525/week. Offers theatre arts & performance. No transportation or meals provided. Contact: Jeffrey Sanzel.

RIVERHEAD

Renaissance Kid Camp and Renaissance Junior Camp. Headquarters: East End Arts Council, 141 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901. Camp address: Renaissance Kid Camp: Suffolk Community College, 121 Speonk-Riverhead Rd., Riverhead. Renaissance Junior Camp, EEAC Community School of the Arts. 141 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631-369-2171, 631-208-1877 (fax). www.eastendarts.org. education@eastendarts.org. Ages 5 – 7 (Junior Camp), and 8 – 12 (Kid Camp). Full day and half day (optional for Junior Camp only). Fees: Starting at $554 (Junior Camp), $894 (Kid Camp). No on-site swimming. Offers drawing, sculpture, acting, dance. No transportation or meals available. Registration: Begins Feb. 5. Contact: Maggie Kritsberg and Melissa Tyte.

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

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

Apple Day Camp. Headquarters and Camp Site: 298 Middle Rd., Riverhead, NY 11901. 631-369-0440, 631-369-0130 (fax) www.appledaycamp.com. james@appledaycamp.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day and counselor trainee program. Fees: Starting at $339/week. No on-site swimming. Offers horseback riding, archery, drama, arts and crafts. Transportation provided ($60/week). Meals included. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Begins Feb. 1. Contact: James Regan.

SETAUKET

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

SMITHTOWN

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

International Soccer Academy. Headquarters: 905 West Jericho Tpke., Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp site: 905 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-864-3088, 631-864-3086 (fax). www.isasoccer.com. info@isasoccer.com. Ages 3 – 16. Full day and half day. Indoor and outdoor programs. Fees: Starting at $425 (indoor), $275 (half day). Offers indoor programs only: primarily soccer with other sports activities, e.g., basketball, volleyball, track, etc. Meals included for indoor programs only. Open house: Mar. 24. Contact: Karen S. Schmermund.

Ivy League Day Camp. Headquarters and Camp Site: 211 Brooksite Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-265-4177. www.ivyleaguekids.com. info@ivyleaguekids.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming (four heated pools). Offers two swims daily, rock climbing, go carts, extended day for working parents. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Feb. 9 & 10. Contact: Noah Cooper or Linda Kaplan.

Portals to the Past. Smithtown Historical Society. 15 North Country Rd., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-265-6768. Grades K – 6. Three- and two-day programs. Fees: $54 for 3 day program; $36 for 2 day program. History-based camp with hands-on activities. Call for pre-registration (required) and other information. Note: Program is at Brush Barn, 211 Middle Country Rd., Smithtown. Contact: Kiernan.

Sweetbriar Nature Center Discovery Camps. 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-979-6344, 631-979-9233 (fax). www.sweetbriarnc.org. Ages 3 – 13. Full day, half day (preschool). Fee: Starting at $175/week (preschool), $220 (full day). No on-site swimming -- sprinkler only. Nature exploration, nature crafts, drama. Natural Wonders (preschoolers), Discovery Weeks (ages 5 – 10), Explorers Club (ages 10 – 13). Open house: Feb. 9. Registration: Begins Feb. 9. Contact: Eric Young.

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

Young People's Day Camp of Suffolk. Headquarters: New York Institute of Technology, Student Activities Center, Suite 121, 300 Carlton Ave., Central Islip 11722. Camp Site: NYIT, Student Activities Center, 300 Carlton Ave., Central Islip 11722. 631-476-3330, 631-348-3439, 631-979-7311, 631-265-1869 (fax). www.ypdc.com/suffolk. mgd6786@msn.com. Ages 4+ – 14. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers swimming, sports, talent (dance, art), trips. Transportation included. Meals optional ($30/week). Call for more information. Open house: Check Web site. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Michael Davidson.

SOUTHOLD

Peconic Dunes 4h Camp. Headquarters: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Camp Site: 6375 Soundview Ave., Peconic, NY 11971. 631-727-7850, Ext. 328, 631-727-7130 (fax). www.peconicdunes.com. info@peconicdunes.com. Ages 8 – 15. Co-ed. Fees: $480/week. On-site swimming (Long Island Sound and fresh water lake). Offers kayaking, archery, outdoor skills, sports. No transportation available. Meals provided. Open house: Apr. – May.

ST. JAMES

Summer Adventures at Knox School. 541 Long Beach Rd., St. James. 631-686-1600, Ext. 420. www.saak.org. Ages kindergarten – eighth, CIT program for ninth and tenth graders; seventh and eighth graders. 9 am – 3:30 pm. In-ground pool, swim lessons, access to Long Island Sound, kayaking, sports, crafts, chess, science, drama, music and technology. Tennis specialty camp; horseback riding specialty camp; Sal Agostinell's baseball camp. Flexible schedule, transportation and extended day available. Lunch provided. Call for tour and/or brochure.

Harbor Country Day School Summer Camp and Workshops. 17 Three Sisters Rd., St. James, NY 11780. 631-584-5555, 631-862-7664 (fax). www.harborcountrydayschool.org. Ages 3 – 14. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming, juggling, sports, horseback riding, music, nature, arts and crafts, C.I.T. program. Open house: Call for tour. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Heidi Giffuni.

STONY BROOK

The Stony Brook Summer Programs. 1 Chapman Pkwy., Stony Brook, NY, 11790. 631-941-1595/751-7944. www.stonybrookschool.org/summer.summer.programs@stonybrookschool.org. For children entering grades 1 – 12. Full day. Fees: Starting at $525/2 weeks. On-site heated indoor pool. Offers specialty camps including marine science, sailing, horseback riding, and outdoor adventure. Also sports such as tennis, baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, wrestling, and golf. Other programs include computers & rocketry, robotics, nature, counselor-in-training and SAT prep course, all in a Christian environment. Transportation available; meals additional. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Daniel Popkave.

Stony Brook University Summer Athletic Camps. Stony Brook University, Sports Complex, Nichols Rd., Stony Brook, NY 11794. 631-632-4550. Summercamp@stonybrook.edu. A wide range of athletic camps. Baseball Camp; Co-ed Tennis Camp, Softball Camp; Girls'Lacrosse Camp; Boys' Lacrosse Camp; Girls' Soccer Camp; Boys' Soccer Camp; Football Camp; Strength and Conditioning Camp; Boys' Basketball Camp; Girls' Basketball Camp; and Volleyball Camp. Note: Meals can be purchased on-site. Contact: Janice Maggio.

Summer Camps at Stony Brook University. Stony Brook University, Sports Complex, Nichols Rd., Stony Brook, NY 11794. 631-632-4550. www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp. Summercamp@stonybrook.edu. Ages 5 – 12, co-ed, June 30th – Aug. 22nd. On-site swimming. Offers three hours of athletics and three hours of academics each day, computers included. Transportation available (additional cost); hot lunch and snack included. Camp Academies: For children entering grades K – 11 specializing in one-week programs in the following categories: Medical/Athletic; Chess; Chess/Medical; GBA - Game Builders Academy; Computers; Acting, Sciences and Reading. Fees: Call for rates. Transportation available (additional cost); hot lunch and snack included. Call for more information. Contact: Janice Maggio.

WHEATLEY HEIGHTS

Suffolk Y Jcc Junior Day Camp. Henry Kaufman Camp Ground. Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 631-462-9800, Ext. 105. Grades K – 5. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports, swimming, cultural arts. Transportation included. Suffolk Y JCC Tween Camp. Grades 6 – 8. Offers sports, swimming and travel. Transportation included for overnight and day trips. Suffolk Y JCC Sports Camp. Grades 4 – 9. Offers all organized sports and special trips. Call about other camps (Theatre, Visual Arts Travel, Special Needs). Contact: Marci Sherman.

USDAN Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. 185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 631-643-7900. 212-772-6060. www.usdan.com. info@usdan.com. Ages: 6 – 18. Full day. Tuition: $2,425 – $3,325 plus fees. On-site swimming. Offers music, art, theater, creative writing, chess, ballet, jazz, band, chorus, daily concerts, recreation, creative and performing arts and more. Transportation additional.

WEST ISLIP

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

WYANDANCH

Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Camp. 1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798. 631-643-3364. Grades 1 – 6. Full day, Mon. – Thurs., 9 am – 3:30 pm. Fees: $400 for 6 weeks; scholarships available. Off-site swimming twice a week. Field trips, arts and crafts, games and sports. Also offers remedial reading for all children. Transportation provided to swimming. Note: For children living in Wyandanch and North Babylon to Southern State area. Contact: Sister Elizabeth Myles.

Wyandanch Youth Services. CAMP GAMBIA. Headquarters: 20 Andrews Ave., Wyandanch, NY 11798. Camp site: Mount Avenue Park, Wyandanch, NY. 631-643-5629/5629; 631-643-2910 (fax). E-mail: swarren@wyandanchyouthservices.org. Full day. Ages 5 – 12. Co-ed. Fees: $400 for 5 weeks. Off-site swimming. Offers crafts, dance, field trips, sports. Transportation for field trips and off-site swimming only. Meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Susan Warren.

YAPHANK

Brookhaven Country Day Camp. Long Island Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980. 631-924-4033, 631-924-4416 (fax). Ages 3 – 15. Fees: Starting at $2,975 for 8 weeks. Mini-days for nursery and kindergarten. On-site swimming. Offers travel for teens, boating, arts and crafts. Transportation and meals additional. Open house: Weekends beginning Mar. 3. Contact: Michael and/or Neil Pollack.

Camp Sobaco. Suffolk County Girl Scout Council. Headquarters: 442 Moreland Rd. Commack, NY 11725. Camp site: German Blvd., Yaphank, NY, 11980. 631-472-1625, 631-472-8199 (fax). E-mail: camp@gssc.us. Ages 5 – 12. Full day. Fees: Starting at $260/week. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, nature, sports, theme weeks. Transportation and meals included. Open house: In Apr. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Claudia Bowers.

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