Mid-Island Day Camp (Mid-Island Y JCC)

YMCA of the Pines operates two traditional overnight summer camps on over 800 acres in the heart of the South Jersey Pinelands: Camp Ockanickon for boys and Camp Matollionequay for girls. Established in 1906, the camps offer one- and two-week sessions for ages 6-16 with activities including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, horseback riding, sports, creative arts, ropes courses, zip lines, riflery, and wilderness survival. Camp Ockanickon focuses on individual growth and leadership development for boys, while Camp Matollionequay helps girls build self-esteem and discover independence in a safe, nurturing environment.

The Town of Islip Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department offers a variety of summer day camp programs for children and teens, including traditional day camps, aquatics, arts, sports, fitness, and specialty programs. Programs are held at multiple locations across the Town of Islip. Visit the registration page to browse all available programs and sessions.

The Town of Brookhaven Special Recreation Summer Camp is a specialized program designed for children with special needs ages 5-11 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The camp operates Monday through Friday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Harold Malkmes Wildlife Education and Ecology Center in Holtsville. Activities include games, art, crafts, and daily swimming. Registration is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis; the camp costs $87.

Baiting Hollow Scout Camp is owned and operated by the Suffolk County Council, Scouting America, and has served the scouting community since 1926. Located on Long Island's North Shore with access to a freshwater lake and beachfront on Long Island Sound, the camp offers year-round programs including Winter, Spring, and Summer Camp sessions, COPE and climbing wall activities, family camping, and leadership training for Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Venture Crews, and Exploring Posts.