Long Island summer camps
Day camps, sleepaway, and specialty. Every Long Island summer spot vetted for age, operator type, and what kids actually do there.
Crestwood Country Day Camp is a premium day camp on Long Island serving children from 18 months through Grade 10 with specialized age-level programming. The camp is known for its extensive transportation options, experienced staff including certified teachers and swim instructors, and comprehensive activities including swimming, sports, arts, and teen travel programs. Operating from its Melville campus, Crestwood serves 40+ Long Island communities and is recognized as a leader in private day camp and teen programming.
Driftwood Day Camp is a high-energy, award-winning day camp located in Melville, NY that serves children from nursery age through 10th grade. The camp offers a sleepaway-camp feel in a day camp setting with a wide variety of sports, adventures, and specialized activities designed to build community and foster personal growth. Families consistently praise the camp's exceptional staff, excellent communication, comprehensive activities program, and welcoming atmosphere.
A 20-acre camp offering traditional camp experiences and a highly praised atmosphere of care and friendship.
Thomas School Summer Day Camp is an equestrian-focused day camp that emphasizes horsemanship, riding instruction, and character development through work with horses. The camp offers riding lessons for all levels from beginners through advanced riders, horse management education, and Pony Club membership opportunities. The facility features state-of-the-art grounds and school horses available for members, with an emphasis on teaching responsibility, care, and compassion alongside riding skills.
Long Island camps, answered
When should I book summer camp on Long Island?
Earlier than feels reasonable. Long Island families start looking in January, and the popular sessions and specialty camps fill through late winter and spring. Town camps tend to open registration in the spring, usually with resident priority. If you are reading this in April you are not out of luck, but start calling.
How much do Long Island day camps cost?
It is a wide range, and it depends on whether you are looking at a town-run day camp, a private one, or a specialty camp that charges by the week. We do not publish a price for every camp. Where the camp states its rates, the listing shows a cost range, and many listings also carry session dates. Where it does not, the listing links out to the camp's own site. Prices change every year, so confirm before you budget.
Are there town-run camps?
Yes. Set the operator filter to Town-Run to see the ones we have verified. Most Nassau and Suffolk towns run a summer day camp for residents, and they are usually the most affordable route, though they book on the town's own calendar and generally ask for proof of residency.