Guide · Camps

Summer camps on Long Island

Long Island has 125 summer camps in our guide: town-run and private day camps, nonprofit programs, and specialty camps for sports, the arts, science, and STEM, spread across Nassau and Suffolk.

125verified spots on Long Island

Checked October 2026

Nassau · 55

In Nassau County

Day Camp
Nonprofit
Roslyn Heights
Beth Sholom Day Camp

Beth Sholom Day Camp, operating for over 60 years in Roslyn Heights, NY, serves children ages 2-16 with flexible summer programming from June 29 to August 21. The camp offers age-appropriate divisions including Toddler Time, Junior Camp, Lower Camp, Upper Camp, and a CIT program, each featuring swimming, sports, arts, music, drama, STEM activities, and special events. With a high counselor-to-camper ratio, door-to-door transportation, Glatt Kosher meals, and a focus on personal growth and friendship-building, Beth Sholom provides a nurturing, non-digital summer experience. Sibling discounts and flexible enrollment options (4-8 weeks) are available.

Specialty
Syosset
Between the Pipes Hockey Camp

Between the Pipes Hockey offers tailored on-ice and off-ice training led by NCAA Division 1 and professional hockey players. The camp emphasizes both physical skill development and mental training, including visualization and mental toughness work. Services include goalie training, skating lessons, video game analysis, and mentorship from college and pro athletes to help players reach goals in juniors, Division 1, or professional play.

Hockey
Day Camp
Private
Roslyn
Buckley Day Camp

Buckley Day Camp is a private day camp on a 30-acre Long Island campus serving children from 18 months through 11th grade. The camp emphasizes individual growth and life skills development through a diverse array of activities including aquatics with daily swim instruction, athletics, arts, workshops, enrichment, and outdoor adventure including a 660-foot zip line. Led by a leadership team with over 100 years of combined camping and education experience, Buckley has served Long Island families for over 40 years with a structured, nurturing environment where campers build friendships and confidence.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Valley Stream
Camp Barrett

Camp Barrett is the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream's six week outdoor summer day camp, held at Barrett Park on the corner of Jadwin Street and Cochran Place in South Valley Stream. It serves children ages 4 (entering kindergarten) through 14, divided into seven divisions by grade, with full day (9am to 3pm) and half day (9am to 12 noon) programs plus morning care add-on options. Campers rotate through outdoor games, arts and crafts, dance, music, an obstacle course, sprinkler fun and imaginative play, and the calendar includes weekly Spirit Days and special events such as Color War, Carnival Day and the annual Camp Scavenger Hunt. Optional off-campus field trips to mini golf, bowling, Adventureland, roller skating and the Long Island Aquarium are available for an additional fee. Camp Barrett is open to Incorporated Village residents and Valley Stream Central High School district residents.

Day Camp
Private
Oyster Bay
Camp East Woods

Camp East Woods is a summer day camp in Oyster Bay for children ages 2 through 8th grade, on 46 acres of fields, pools, studios and labs. Families choose Scouts mornings (3 or 5 days, 9am to 12pm), a Mini-Day (9am to 1pm or 9am to 3pm) or a Full Day (9am to 3pm), for six weeks of summer. Rain or shine, campers explore, create and play.

Day Camp
Private
Bellmore
Camps 'R' Us Bellmore

Camps 'R' Us Bellmore is the Bellmore campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 2341 Washington Avenue, Bellmore. The Bellmore campus has run since 1995. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Day Camp
Private
East Rockaway
Camps 'R' Us East Rockaway

Camps 'R' Us East Rockaway is the East Rockaway campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at St. Raymond's School, 263 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Day Camp
Private
Farmingdale
Camps 'R' Us Farmingdale

Camps 'R' Us Farmingdale is the Farmingdale campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at St. Kilian's School, 50 Cherry Street, Farmingdale. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Day Camp
Private
Hicksville
Camps 'R' Us Hicksville

Camps 'R' Us Hicksville is the Hicksville campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at Holy Family School, 17 Fordham Avenue, Hicksville. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Day Camp
Private
Massapequa
Camps 'R' Us Massapequa

Camps 'R' Us Massapequa is the Massapequa campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at St. Rose of Lima School, 4704 Merrick Road, Massapequa. The Massapequa campus has run since 2025. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Day Camp
Private
Syosset
Camps 'R' Us Syosset

Camps 'R' Us Syosset is the Syosset campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at St. Edward the Confessor School, 205 Jackson Avenue, Syosset. The Syosset campus has run since 2017. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Day Camp
Private
Williston Park
Camps 'R' Us Williston Park

Camps 'R' Us Williston Park is the Williston Park campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at St. Aidan's School, 525 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Specialty
Nonprofit
Brookville
Center for Gifted Youth Summer Programs (LIU Post)

Specialized summer programming catering to gifted and talented youth.

Day Camp
Private
Great Neck
Countryside Montessori School

Countryside Montessori School offers an 8-week summer camp in Great Neck, NY using the Montessori method for toddlers (18 months–3 years) and young children (ages 3–6). Campers choose between full-day (9am–3pm) or half-day (9am–12pm) sessions with weekly themed activities like cooking, ocean exploration, and insects. Toddlers enjoy outdoor play and nature exploration, while older children participate in academics, arts and crafts, experiments, and social development activities.

Specialty
Private
Plainview
Craftastic Kids Summer Art Camp

Craftastic Kids Summer Art Camp is a weekly art camp at the Craftastic party studio at 1163 Old Country Road in Plainview, for kids ages 6 and up. The 2026 season ran July 6 to August 13 in weekly sessions, Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm, at $280 per week. Each 2026 week had its own theme: Mosaic Makers, Camping Fun, Lego Art & Play, Video Games & Characters, Sweet Creations (painting desserts, making candy sushi and decorating cakes) and Your Artist's Passport, and each week wrapped up with a Fun Thursday of crafts, games and pizza. Check the camp page for next summer's dates and themes.

Visual Arts
Specialty
Syosset
Cultural Arts Playhouse Summer Theater

Cultural Arts Playhouse is a established theater arts program celebrating 30 years of drama education on Long Island. The immersive summer program combines skill-building workshops with rehearsal and performance in fully staged musicals, serving grades K-10. Students participate in musical theater, acting, and dance instruction as part of a comprehensive theater arts experience.

Theater/Drama
Specialty
Private
Old Westbury
Future Stars Drama Camp

Helps campers build confidence through improvisation, vocal expression, and choreography, culminating in a live stage show in a collegiate recital hall.

Theater/Drama
Day Camp
Private
Farmingdale, Patchogue, Sayville, Southampton
Future Stars Summer Camps

Future Stars Summer Camps operates 10 locations across Long Island and Westchester, serving children ages 2-18 with a diverse array of day camp programs. The camp offers expert-led instruction in sports (including baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, and more), STEAM education (coding, robotics, 3D printing, drones), visual and performing arts, adventure activities, and specialized early childhood programs. All programs utilize collegiate facilities and emphasize skill development, confidence-building, and creating a supportive community where children can thrive.

Specialty
Private
Garden City
Gold Medal Gymnastics Summer Camp Garden City

Gold Medal Gymnastics runs a summer gymnastics and ninja camp at its gym on Stewart Avenue in Garden City, for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 (campers must be potty trained). Camp runs in the morning, 9:30am to 12:30pm, in an air-conditioned gym, and families choose 3, 4 or 5 days a week for one week or several. Each week has its own theme, and days mix gymnastics, ninja and tumbling with arts and crafts, with instruction indoors and outdoors. Campers bring a snack, and a one-hour Lunch Bunch extension is available.

Gymnastics
Specialty
Private
Levittown
Gold Medal Gymnastics Summer Camp Levittown

Gold Medal Gymnastics runs a summer gymnastics and ninja camp at its gym on Gardiners Avenue in Levittown, for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 (campers must be potty trained). Camp runs in the morning, 9:30am to 12:30pm, in an air-conditioned gym, and families choose 3, 4 or 5 days a week for one week or several. Each week has its own theme, and days mix gymnastics, ninja and tumbling with arts and crafts, with instruction indoors and outdoors. Campers bring a snack, and a one-hour Lunch Bunch extension is available.

Gymnastics
Specialty
Private
Hempstead
Hofstra Sports Academy Camps

Hosted at Hofstra University athletic facilities, offering elite training connected to NCAA Division I coaches with emphasis on speed, agility, and core fundamentals.

Multi-Sport
Specialty
Nonprofit
Syosset
LIHSA Summer Arts Academy

Intensive professional training utilizing state-of-the-art dark rooms, editing suites, and black box theatres, culminating in student performances. Operated by Nassau BOCES and Hofstra University.

Theater/Drama
Specialty
Private
Glen Cove
Long Island Academy of Fine Art Summer Art Programs

Long Island Academy of Fine Art offers year-round summer art programs for children in kindergarten through 7th grade and teens seeking portfolio preparation. The academy specializes in training students in classical representational art methods and techniques, with instruction designed to develop accurate observation skills and artistic confidence. Classes run seven days a week during the summer session (July 6 – August 30), and the academy welcomes trial classes and late registrations with prorated tuition.

Visual Arts
Day Camp
Nonprofit
Brookville
LuHi Summer Programs

LuHi Summer Programs offers over 60 years of excellence in athletics, arts, recreation, and STEM on a scenic 32-acre campus in Brookville. With more than 20 customizable programs across 2-week sessions, children from Pre-K through Grade 12 can explore activities ranging from sports academies to performing arts and competitive gaming. The day camp format allows families to enjoy camp activities during the day while spending evenings and weekends together, with programs led by professionals in their respective fields.

Specialty
Private
East Meadow
Mad Science Summer Camps (Mad Science of Long Island)

Mad Science of Long Island offers hands-on summer day camps featuring interactive science experiments, chemical reactions, rocket launches, and robotics. The camps are designed to foster a love for STEM fields through engaging, play-based learning activities. With over 30 years of experience, Mad Science provides innovative educational programs that make science fun and accessible for elementary and middle-grade children.

Science
Specialty
Nonprofit
Manhasset
Music Academy of Garden City Summer Camps

The Music Academy Foundation offers summer programs including rock band ensembles, private lessons, and an acting intensive. Students aged 8-17 are placed into bands with peers of similar age and ability under the guidance of experienced, credentialed music educators. The nonprofit organization provides world-class music instruction and performance opportunities, with summer flex lessons available in July and August.

Music
Specialty
Nonprofit
Westbury
Nassau BOCES Off-Site Career Camps

Real-life situational training designed to motivate teens and jumpstart careers in fields like medicine, forensics, automotive, and culinary arts. Operated by Hofstra University and Nassau BOCES.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Multiple locations
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program

The Nassau County Summer Recreation Program is a summer day camp run by Nassau County Parks, Recreation & Museums at two county parks: Wantagh Park in Wantagh and Cantiague Park in Hicksville. It serves children ages 5 to 12 in four age groups, and the program day runs 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Along with 45 minutes of open swim, a typical day can include arts and crafts, board games, Quick Start Tennis and sports such as baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball. Registration is online only, on the county parks website, with the county's enrollment form, medical form and camper profile.

Specialty
Brookville
New York City FC Soccer Camps

New York City FC runs youth soccer camps at five sites across Long Island during summer 2026, led by professional youth coaches connected to the NYCFC club. Programs are open to players roughly U8–U15 depending on site; see the official NYCFC camps page for exact ages, dates, and pricing. Long Island locations: Brookville (LIU Post — full-day, Manchester City partnership), Plainview (LIJ Soccer Park), Levittown (Pelini Park), Uniondale (Kellenberg Memorial High School), and Floral Park. Session dates and hours vary by site. The map pin below is set to LIU Post in Brookville (the flagship full-day site). Confirm the specific venue you are registered for on the NYCFC website before visiting.

Soccer
Day Camp
Private
Glen Cove
North Shore Day Camp

North Shore Day Camp is a premier private day camp on Long Island's North Shore serving children ages 2½ through 10th grade. The camp offers a comprehensive summer experience featuring swimming, athletics, the arts, adventure activities, and specialty programs like its Sports Academy. Known for personalized attention to each child's interests and goals, NSDC emphasizes building lifelong skills including integrity, teamwork, and tolerance alongside traditional camp activities.

Day Camp
Private
Brookville
Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post

A traditional day camp utilizing incredible university grounds and air-conditioned facilities.

Day Camp
Private
Old Westbury
Old Westbury Summer Camp (HCA Old Westbury)

Old Westbury Summer Camp offers a classic summer experience set on 14 acres featuring a heated pool with swimming lessons, tennis courts, sports fields, and creative indoor spaces. Campers can explore a diverse range of workshops including arts and crafts, baking, science experiments, yoga, sports, theater, engineering, and robotics, designed to spark curiosity and build confidence. The camp serves toddlers through grade 10 with age-appropriate programs and creates a safe, welcoming environment for children to discover new passions and make lasting friendships.

Specialty
Woodbury
One River School of Art & Design

One River School of Art & Design offers innovative summer camps featuring over 100 weekly half-day and full-day options in studio art, digital art, design, and animation. Camps are taught by practicing artists and designers who bring real-world expertise and contemporary inspiration to engaging, age-appropriate projects. All materials and tools are provided, with flexible scheduling available across 10 weeks of summer sessions.

Visual Arts
Day Camp
Private
Roslyn
Pierce Country Day Camp

Pierce Country Day Camp is a long-established, family-owned day camp serving ages 3 through 9th grade on Long Island's Nassau County. The camp offers a comprehensive program including aquatics, sports academy, water world activities, arts, adventure, and academics, with a mini-day option available for 3-4 year-olds. Notable amenities included in tuition are daily-laundered swimsuits, family-owned bus transportation with the highest safety rating in New York, dedicated cabin space for each group, and provided meals and snacks. Tuition ranges from $9,700 to $12,700 depending on session length and location.

Specialty
Private
New Hyde Park
Progressive Athletic Camp (PAC)

Progressive Athletic Camp is a full-day summer day camp on Long Island serving children ages 4-11 with a highly structured schedule featuring gymnastics, ninja warrior training, taekwondo, dance, instructional swimming, and team sports. The camp leverages 50 years of experience and operates from a top-tier facility, offering 2 to 8 week session options with discounts available for PAC members and other groups.

Gymnastics
Glen Cove
Pryibil Beach Swimming Lessons

Summer swimming lessons held at Pryibil Beach during July and August.

Day Camp
Private
East Rockaway
Rolling River Day Camp

Rolling River Day Camp is a premier summer day camp on Long Island's South Shore serving children ages 3–15 with all-inclusive, flexible, and age-appropriate programs. The camp offers a well-rounded experience across athletics, creative arts, science, aquatics, waterfront adventures, and playspaces, with specialized facilities like Specialty Cove for hands-on learning. Campers progress through age-specific divisions (Skippers, Mariners, Navigators, and CIT) designed to inspire growth and return visits. Pricing ranges from $4,800 to $10,475 depending on division.

Specialty
Nonprofit
Garden City
STEM and Space Camp (Cradle of Aviation)

Hosted at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, focusing on aerospace and science.

STEM/Coding
Specialty
Private
Farmingdale
School of Rock Summer Music Camps

Students learn rock history, write songs, and play instruments in a real band setting, ending in a live stage performance. Locations in Farmingdale, Riverhead, and Williamsburg.

Music
Day Camp
Nonprofit
East Hills
Sid Jacobson JCC Day Camps

Summer Streeters Day Camp at Sid Jacobson JCC brings the best of the JCC community to a camp setting, serving children from age 3 through Grade 10. The program offers flexible half-day and full-day options with activities including swimming, arts, cooking, dance, drama, gaga ball, and travel camp experiences. Campers enjoy the heated pool and diverse enrichment programming designed to engage children across multiple age levels.

Day Camp
Private
Syosset
Sportime Summer Tennis & Multi-Sport Camps

SPORTIME Summer Tennis & Multi-Sport Camps offers year-round tennis instruction and summer day camps for children ages 3 and up, with programs ranging from beginner Red & Orange Ball tennis for younger players to competitive Green & Yellow Ball training for older juniors. The camps emphasize skill development, self-esteem building, socialization, and fun, with experienced certified coaches and counselors leading activities on tennis courts and sports fields. SPORTIME operates multiple locations across Long Island, NYC, Westchester, and the Capital Region, and also offers school-break camps, private lessons, and special event programs.

Tennis
Day Camp
Nonprofit
Oceanside
Summer at the J (Friedberg JCC)

Summer at the J is the Friedberg JCC's day camp for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade, held at the JCC at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside from 9 am to 4 pm with extended care available. The camp strives to provide an inclusive camp experience and runs a separate inclusion track for children with disabilities ages 5 to 13. Older kids entering grades 7 through 10 can join the L.I.T. leadership program at the same site. The Friedberg JCC is also a partner agency in Island Quest Day Camp at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.

Specialty
Private
Long Beach
Surf2Live Summer Surf Camp

Surf2Live is Long Island's premier surf school and day camp offering instruction from beginner to advanced levels. Located in Long Beach, NY, the camp runs 9am-1pm during summer months with multiple weekly sessions available. The program emphasizes pure surfing instruction with no beach games, providing participants with soft surfboards, wetsuits, and rash guards. A single 5-day camp session costs $525, with additional options for 3-day and 1-day sessions available.

Surfing
Day Camp
Private
Huntington, Levittown, Mineola
Sylvan Learning STEM and Edge Camps

Sylvan's academic and tech-oriented summer programs.

STEM/Coding
Specialty
Private
Farmingdale
TGA of Northern Nassau County Multi-Sport Camp

TGA offers multi-sport summer camps for kids from elementary through high school, focusing on golf, tennis, and pickleball. Campers rotate between three sports daily with all equipment provided, engaging in skill-building and matches tailored to any level. Programs run at various schools and parks across Northern Nassau County including Garden City, Roslyn, Manhasset, Syosset, Great Neck, and surrounding communities. Visit their website to find specific camp locations and dates near you.

Multi-Sport
Specialty
Nonprofit
Oyster Bay
The WaterFront Center's Junior Summer Program

A camp offering hands-on marine and sailing experiences.

Sailing
Day Camp
Town-Run
Multiple locations
Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program

The Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program is a full-day summer camp for children ages 4 to 12, held at five Town parks: Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale, Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa, Plainview Old Bethpage Community Park in Plainview, Syosset Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury and Harry Tappen Beach & Park in Glenwood Landing. Space is limited at each park. Camp runs 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM with a supervised lunch hour. Every site but Allen Park offers swimming, and Allen Park has daily water activities instead. Special activities include food days, optional day trips, library time, the TOBAY Games and a Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by Northwell Health. Registration is online through the Town's recreation portal, and every camper needs proof of residency.

Day Camp
Private
Freeport
Twin Oaks Day Camp

Long-established traditional summer camp.

Specialty
Private
Seaford
Y.H. Park Taekwondo Summer Camp

A martial arts-focused summer day camp.

Martial Arts
Day Camp
Nonprofit
Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Huntington, Patchogue, Holtsville
YMCA of Long Island Day Camps

The YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp is one of the region's largest accredited camps, serving children ages 3-15 across five Long Island locations. The program offers a comprehensive range of activities including adventure, aquatics, creative arts, camp traditions, special activities, field trips, and summer learning in a safe, inclusive environment. With operating hours from 9am-4pm (plus extended care options), the camp features four two-week sessions running from late June through mid-August, with a Camp Closeout week available for younger campers.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Westbury
Yes We Can Community Center Summer Day Camp

Full-day camp (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) for Town of North Hempstead residents only. Membership Desk application required.

Day Camp
Private
Hicksville
Young People's Day Camp

Offers flexible seasonal and weekly enrollment options with available transportation.

Town-Run
Point Lookout
Young Safe Boating Course (Ages 10 to 17)

The Hempstead Town Bay Constables teach Young Safe Boating, a course for ages 10 to 17 that leads to the New York State Boater Safety Certificate every boater needs, including on personal watercraft. Classes cover the basics of watercraft safety and meet in the auditorium of the Department of Conservation and Waterways building at 1401 Lido Blvd. in Point Lookout. It is a multi-session course, participants must attend every session to receive certification, and there is no fee for students under 18.

Specialty
Private
Garden City
iD Tech Camps at Adelphi University

Top-rated tech camp in next-gen labs where kids and teens learn from elite university-recruited instructors, balancing computer skills with outdoor campus activities.

STEM/Coding
Day Camp
Private
Off-Island
iSchool of Music & Art Camp Programs

A camp providing combined music and art programming at three Long Island locations.

Music
Suffolk · 69

In Suffolk County

Specialty
Central Islip
#OneFlock Summer Baseball Experience

Led by Long Island Ducks professional players and coaches directly on the pro field. Campers receive instruction, a t-shirt, and a game ticket voucher.

Baseball
Specialty
Nonprofit
Patchogue
Act Out Theatre Summer Camp

Three-week rehearsal session alongside professional directors and choreographers. All campers are cast in a fully produced musical.

Theater/Drama
Specialty
Sag Harbor
Acting For Musicals: Intermediate/Advanced – SUMMER CAMP (Ages 11–17)

From sheet music to spotlight, bring your musical moments to life. This intermediate/advanced musical theatre camp is designed for performers ready to take the next step in storytelling through song. Students will work on acting, singing, and movement to create honest, dynamic performances grounded in strong technique. Using tools like active listening, objectives and tactics, and imagination work, participants will learn how to approach musical theatre scenes and songs with clarity and confid

Theater/Drama
Specialty
Sag Harbor
Acting the Scene (Ages 13–17) – Summer Camp - Teen Acting Intensive

Acting the Scene (Ages 13–17) – Teen Acting Intensive LocationBay Street Theater 1 Long Wharf Sag Harbor, NY Event Description Take your acting to the next level with Acting the Scene, a week-long theater intensive at Bay Street Theater.Designed for teens who want to sharpen their performance skills, this program focuses on working with real scenes from plays and learning how actors bring characters to life on stage. Students will explore character development, script analysis, stage presence,

Theater/Drama
Sleepaway
Nonprofit
Baiting Hollow
Baiting Hollow Scout Camp

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.

Day Camp
Private
Yaphank
Brookhaven Country Day Camp & Preschool

Brookhaven Country Day Camp & Preschool, located on 24 pristine acres in Yaphank with a mile-long lake, is a family-owned institution since 1968 offering summer day camp programming for preschool through teens. The camp emphasizes developing self-esteem, fostering friendships, and building leadership skills through daily activities in sports, arts, nature, and boating, plus special event days throughout the summer. With certified teachers, five playgrounds, and a commitment to creating a safe, fun learning environment, Brookhaven serves families across Suffolk County and surrounding areas.

Day Camp
Private
Saint James
Camp Harbor

Camp Harbor is an integrated summer day camp located at Harbor Country Day School in Saint James, Suffolk County. The camp serves preschool through 9th grade students with a focus on exploration, discovery, and community building. Campers participate in academic enrichment, nature discoveries, athletics, music, and swimming activities, with small group sizes and personalized attention from certified teachers and trained counselors. Morning snacks are provided, and campers may bring lunch or participate in an optional lunch program ($10/lunch); complimentary pizza is served every Friday.

Sleepaway
Nonprofit
Center Moriches
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is an American Camp Association-accredited day camp dedicated to serving children and adults with disabilities, ages 6-50. The camp operates year-round with specialized summer programming featuring weekly themed sessions from June through August. With accessible facilities including a pool and splash pad, the camp provides recreation, social engagement, and support tailored to individuals with special needs. A $200 deposit per camper per session is required, with scholarship opportunities available.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Huntington
Camp Soundview

Camp Soundview is a full-day beach camp located on Long Island Sound at Crab Meadow Beach, operating 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. The camp offers recreational swimming, arts and crafts, and sports activities for elementary and middle school students. Lunch is not provided, and the camp is canceled on rainy days with no refunds. Pricing is $355 per session with a Recreation ID Card or $550 without; Session I (3 weeks) is $520 or $812.50 respectively.

Specialty
Private
Stony Brook
Camp Tech Revolution at Stony Brook University

Elite academy-style camp on a university campus offering over 50 cutting-edge tech courses including Python, Roblox game design, 3D printing, and Arduino robotics.

STEM/Coding
Day Camp
Private
Huntington Station
Camp W Day Camp

Camp W is a private day camp on Long Island serving children from Pre-K through 9th grade, with small group sizes (12-20 campers per group depending on grade). The camp emphasizes camper-selected afternoon activities through its Choice Periods program and focuses on building lasting friendships. Tuition includes daily lunch and snacks, five camp t-shirts, a camp bag, complimentary pictures, and transportation to most neighborhood towns. The camp offers 25 athletic activities, 25 creative arts activities, and 30 unique activities across seven 35-minute sessions daily, with special event weeks and field trip weeks included.

Day Camp
Nonprofit
Commack
Camp Wonderland (Suffolk Y JCC)

Camp Wonderland is the Suffolk Y JCC's own day camp for its youngest campers, preschoolers entering the 3s through children entering 3rd grade, on the JCC campus at 74 Hauppauge Road in Commack. The day runs 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with 3 or 5 day weekly enrollment, and the 2026 season runs June 29 to August 21 (closed July 3). Campers get Red Cross swim instruction in the JCC pools, sports, music, arts and crafts, special events and Oneg Shabbat celebrations, moving between outdoor spaces and air-conditioned rooms. Lunch and snacks are included daily and before and after care is available. The JCC does not offer busing for Camp Wonderland.

Day Camp
Private
Kings Park
Camps 'R' Us Kings Park

Camps 'R' Us Kings Park is the Kings Park campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at St. Joseph's School, 59 Church Street, Kings Park. The Kings Park campus has run since 2024. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Day Camp
Private
Saint James
Camps 'R' Us Saint James

Camps 'R' Us Saint James is the Saint James campus of Camps 'R' Us, a family-owned, ACA-accredited day camp that has operated on Long Island since 1993 and bills itself as the Island's most affordable accredited day camp. The camp runs at Ss. Philip and James School, 359 Clinton Avenue, Saint James. The Saint James campus has run since 2018. Three grade-based programs share the site: Tiny Tots for children at least 3 years old who have not yet completed kindergarten, Campers for kids completing grades K through 4 (KinderKamp, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th graders), and Explorers for 5th through 8th graders, whose day includes trips. Days run 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotate through field sports, court sports, swimming, the Splash Zone, WonderWorks, arts and crafts, gaga, special events and theme days. Families can enroll for 1 to 8 weeks and 2 to 5 days a week.

Day Camp
Private
Melville
Crestwood Country Day Camp

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.

Specialty
Nonprofit
Cold Spring Harbor
DNA Learning Center Summer Camps

Challenging camp for science enthusiasts where students use sophisticated laboratory techniques and online DNA analysis tools to perform advanced experiments.

Science
Day Camp
Town-Run
Dix Hills
Dix Hills Adventure Camp

Dix Hills Adventure Camp is a full-day, town-run program (8:15 AM – 3:45 PM) serving grades 1–8 at Dix Hills Park on Long Island. Known as the premier camp in the Town of Huntington, the program features swim instruction, recreational swimming, ice skating, arts and crafts, sports, and group games across three summer sessions. Extended aftercare until 6 PM is available for an additional fee. A separate half-day Kindergarten Adventure Camp (8:45–11:45 AM) is also offered. Space is always limited due to the camp's popularity.

Sleepaway
Organizational
Riverhead
Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp

Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp is a 140-acre co-ed sleepaway and day camp on the Long Island Sound in Riverhead, NY, serving youth ages 5-16. Accredited by the American Camp Association, the camp offers week-long sessions with programs emphasizing hands-on learning, including horseback riding, ropes courses (with rock wall and zipline), marine biology, waterfront activities, farm experiences, and sports. The camp features a 40-acre working farm, nature and science center, and woodland facilities, with camperships available for families who need financial assistance.

Day Camp
Private
Melville
Driftwood Day Camp

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.

East Northport
FLG Summer Camp

A three-day girls lacrosse camp run by FLG Lacrosse at Veterans Park in East Northport. Each day is two hours of drills, position-specific work and small-sided games. Every grade has its own camp director and counsellors, all collegiate lacrosse players, and a trainer is on staff each day. Players in the youngest graduation years are evaluated for FLG's select teams during camp.

Specialty
Private
Patchogue
Future Stars STEAM Exploration Camp

Future Stars Summer Camp is a private day camp with 10 locations across Long Island and Westchester, New York. The camp offers a diverse range of programs including sports, STEAM & enrichment, visual & performing arts, adventure activities, and early childhood programs for ages 2-18. With expert-led instruction and a focus on skill development and confidence-building, Future Stars combines serious programming with fun and growth opportunities.

STEM/Coding
Specialty
Private
Centereach
Gold Medal Gymnastics Summer Camp Centereach

Gold Medal Gymnastics runs a summer gymnastics and ninja camp at its gym on Middle Country Road in Centereach, for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 (campers must be potty trained). Camp runs in the morning, 9:30am to 12:30pm, in an air-conditioned gym, and families choose 3, 4 or 5 days a week for one week or several. Each week has its own theme, and days mix gymnastics, ninja and tumbling with arts and crafts, with instruction indoors and outdoors. Campers bring a snack, and a one-hour Lunch Bunch extension is available.

Gymnastics
Specialty
Private
Greenlawn
Gold Medal Gymnastics Summer Camp Huntington

Gold Medal Gymnastics runs a summer gymnastics and ninja camp at its gym on East Pulaski Road, on the Huntington and Greenlawn border, for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 (campers must be potty trained). Camp runs in the morning, 9:30am to 12:30pm, in an air-conditioned gym, and families choose 3, 4 or 5 days a week for one week or several. Each week has its own theme, and days mix gymnastics, ninja and tumbling with arts and crafts, with instruction indoors and outdoors. Campers bring a snack, and a one-hour Lunch Bunch extension is available.

Gymnastics
Specialty
Private
Rocky Point
Gold Medal Gymnastics Summer Camp Rocky Point

Gold Medal Gymnastics runs a summer gymnastics and ninja camp at its gym on Route 25A in Rocky Point, for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 (campers must be potty trained). Camp runs in the morning, 9:30am to 12:30pm, in an air-conditioned gym, and families choose 3, 4 or 5 days a week for one week or several. Each week has its own theme, and days mix gymnastics, ninja and tumbling with arts and crafts, with instruction indoors and outdoors. Campers bring a snack, and a one-hour Lunch Bunch extension is available.

Gymnastics
Specialty
Private
Smithtown
Gold Medal Gymnastics Summer Camp Smithtown

Gold Medal Gymnastics runs a summer gymnastics and ninja camp at its gym on West Main Street in Smithtown, for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 (campers must be potty trained). Camp runs in the morning, 9:30am to 12:30pm, in an air-conditioned gym, and families choose 3, 4 or 5 days a week for one week or several. Each week has its own theme, and days mix gymnastics, ninja and tumbling with arts and crafts, with instruction indoors and outdoors. Campers bring a snack, and a one-hour Lunch Bunch extension is available.

Gymnastics
Day Camp
Town-Run
Huntington
Goldstar Camp

Full-day camp (8:15 AM - 2:00 PM) with a strong environmental focus. Campers learn how animals adapt to habitats and how to protect the Sound from pollution. Extended 'Goldstar Plus' care available.

Day Camp
Private
East Hampton
Hampton Country Day Camp

Hampton Country Day Camp is a premium traditional day camp in East Hampton, NY serving children ages 2.5-12 on a beautiful 10.5-acre property. The camp emphasizes personalized attention, fun, self-confidence building, and teamwork through diverse programming including aquatics, athletics, outdoor adventure, and creative arts. Door-to-door transportation is included, and the camp operates under the STARFISH Values program promoting sharing, integrity, responsibility, and respect.

Specialty
Private
Greenlawn
Harborfields Music Center Summer Camp

Harborfields Music Center runs a summer music camp at its studio on Pulaski Road in Greenlawn for kids ages 5 to 12, grouped by age (5 to 7, 8 to 9 and 10 to 12), and no music experience is needed. Campers explore different instruments, form bands and jam to rock, reggae and more, and build confidence in kids theater and drama through games, improvisation and age-appropriate scripts. Days also include outdoor play and choice time for arts and crafts, board games or quiet reading. Camp runs in two-week sessions, with full-day and half-day options plus extended-day and early drop-off add-ons.

Music
Specialty
Greenport
Improv Comedy Workshop with Katy Berry (ages 11-15)

WHEN Monday, July 6th – Friday, July 10th (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) PLUS Class Show on Saturday, July 11th at 10:00 AM WHAT From the actors on SNL to the writers of countless TV shows and movies – improv comedy is the secret weapon in any artist’s toolbox. The ability to create scenes on the fly doesn’t just stretch your creative muscles, it also improves confidence, communication, and listening skills for life. This introductory comedy class will teach students the fundamentals of improv through ex

Theater/Drama
Day Camp
Nonprofit
Wheatley Heights
Island Quest Day Camp

Island Quest Day Camp is the Long Island JCC day camp at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Wheatley Heights, run as a collaboration of Commonpoint Queens, Friedberg JCC, Gural JCC and Suffolk Y JCC with UJA Federation of New York. Campers are grouped as Travelers (pre-K through 3rd grade), Adventurers (grades 4 to 6) and Voyagers (grades 7 to 10), and each week choose from three Quests, Seek, Compete and Innovate, so every week is different. All campers swim daily, and the wooded campground has ziplines, sports fields and a new aquatics complex under construction. The Pathfinders Inclusion Program serves children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. Bus transportation from hub stops across Nassau County (Manhasset, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Roslyn Heights, Wantagh), Suffolk County (Smithtown, East Northport, Huntington, Holbrook, Lindenhurst, Commack) and Queens is included in tuition, with door-to-door service for an additional fee.

Specialty
Multiple locations
Jack Greig Attack Hockey

Jack Greig Attack Hockey runs summer hockey camps on Long Island at two rinks: Clark Gillies Arena (formerly Dix Hills Ice Rink) in Dix Hills and Peconic Ice Rinks (Ed Westfall Arena) in Calverton. Camp weeks have a theme, such as body checking with defensive and offensive skills for forwards and defensemen, and each camp day mixes on-ice and off-ice sessions around a lunch break. Jack Greig played professional hockey from 1995 to 2004 and started Jack Greig Attack Hockey in 2004. He has coached at Clark Gillies Arena since 2001 and was named Director of Hockey Operations of Peconic Ice Rinks, and his former players include five NHL Entry Draft picks. It also runs clinics outside the summer, such as a February clinic and an Election Day clinic.

Hockey
Day Camp
Private
Melville
Kenwal Day Camp

A 20-acre camp offering traditional camp experiences and a highly praised atmosphere of care and friendship.

Day Camp
Private
Mount Sinai
Kids Country Day Camp

Kids Country Day Camp is a sports, adventure, and recreational summer day camp located on 10 beautiful acres in Mount Sinai in the heart of Suffolk County. Serving children ages 5-12, the camp offers a wide variety of activities including sports, adventure, water fun, arts, and special events designed to challenge, inspire, and entertain all summer long. The campus features indoor and outdoor recreation areas, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, and water activity areas.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Dix Hills
Kindergarten Adventure Camp

Kindergarten Adventure Camp is a half-day program held at Dix Hills Park designed specifically for kindergarteners entering in September 2026. The camp runs from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM and offers swim instruction, arts and crafts, sports, and group games. With limited enrollment and medical forms required, the program costs $325–$475 per session depending on Recreation ID status and session length.

Specialty
Nonprofit
Stony Brook
LIMEHOF Summer Band Camp

LIMEHOF Summer Band Camp offers an intensive music experience for high school musicians who rehearse and perform songs by Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame inductees inside the museum. Participants engage in team-building activities while developing their musical skills through band rehearsal and performance. The camp costs $350.

Music
Day Camp
Private
East Setauket
Laurel Hill Camp

Operating for over 50 years, this 10-acre campus provides extensive adventure and recreation.

Specialty
East Northport
Lil Athletes Sports Camps

Lil Athletes runs youth sports programs across Nassau and Suffolk from its East Northport home base, with summer offerings including multi-sport morning and afternoon camps, a baseball mini-camp for ages 4 to 7, and a partnered sports and fitness camp at Little Laughs Playtime in Commack. Year-round programs cover soccer, baseball, lacrosse, basketball, hockey, and multi-sport classes for young kids, plus birthday parties.

Multi-Sport
Specialty
Nonprofit
Port Jefferson
Long Island Explorium Summer Camps

An evidence-based STEAM maker space partnering with Stony Brook University for deep-dive scientific exploration.

STEM/Coding
Specialty
Town-Run
Saint James
Lou DeBole Baseball Camp

The Town of Smithtown Recreation Department's Coach DeBole summer baseball camps come in two age groups. The Baseball Camp for ages 7 to 12 is held at Gaynor Park in St. James, with less formal instruction and more playing time to make it fun for beginners. The Advanced Camp for ages 13 to 15, geared toward older, more advanced players, is held at Browns Road Park in Nesconset. Both run in two-week sessions, Monday through Thursday, with rain days made up on Fridays, and instruction covers hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and base running. A fall clinic for ages 7 to 11 meets on Saturdays at Gaynor Park.

Baseball
Day Camp
Nonprofit
Wheatley Heights
Mid-Island Day Camp (Mid-Island Y JCC)

A highly comprehensive community camp with unique facilities and specialized programs for neurodiverse youth (Camp Adler).

Specialty
Nonprofit
Sag Harbor
My Life: The Musical! (Ages 7–9) SUMMER CAMP

My Life: The Musical! (Ages 7–9) What if your life became a musical? In My Life: The Musical!, young performers spend the week creating their very own original musical from the ground up. Students collaborate with a professional teaching artist to develop characters, scenes, and songs inspired by their own ideas and experiences. Through theater games, improvisation, movement, and music, campers explore the fundamentals of acting, singing, storytelling, and ensemble performance. The program is

Theater/Drama
Specialty
Nonprofit
Greenport
Page to Stage Musical Theater Camp with Our Fabulous Variety Show (ages 7-12)

WHEN SESSION #1: Monday, August 3rd – Friday, August 7th (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, showcase at 12:30 PM on Friday) SESSION #2: Monday, August 10th – Friday, August 14th (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, showcase at 12:30 PM on Friday) WHAT Our Fabulous Variety Show’s signature Page to Stage Camp is a musical theatre camp where new and seasoned performers get the opportunity to bring their ideas to life, and create original theatre. Through engaging acting games, improvisation, music, and dance, students will

Theater/Drama
Day Camp
Private
Dix Hills
Park Shore Country Day Camp

Park Shore Camp offers an unforgettable summer experience for children ages 2-15 on a beautiful 15-acre campus in Dix Hills. The camp features all classic day camp activities with flexible scheduling options, allowing families to choose 4 through 9 weeks to fit their summer plans. Park Shore provides a balance of fun, education, and growth through engaging activities and a nurturing environment.

Specialty
Patchogue
Patchogue Summer Soccer Program

Four-week summer program teaching station drills, field play, scrimmages, and game situations.

Soccer
Sleepaway
Organizational
Southold
Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp

Located between the Long Island Sound and Great Pond, offering canoeing, snorkeling, and environmental sciences

Sleepaway
Nonprofit
Shelter Island Heights
Perlman Music Program

The Perlman Music Program's Summer Music School is a prestigious seven-week residential music program for gifted young string musicians (violin, viola, and cello). Each summer, 30-35 talented musicians ages 12-18 from around the world gather on Shelter Island to study under world-class faculty led by acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman. The program combines rigorous musical training in solo, chamber music, and orchestral repertoire with a nurturing approach that encourages artistic risk-taking and personal growth. Admissions are based solely on talent, and no student is turned away due to inability to pay.

Music
Specialty
Private
Northport
Posey School

Posey School of Dance, founded in 1953, offers summer dance camps and intensives for young dancers ages 3-9 in Northport, NY. Programs blend ballet, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary dance with creative games, storytelling, and character exploration in a supportive environment. Options range from the theme-based Summer Dance Adventure ($399/week) to classical ballet-focused Summer Intensives ($575/week) with daily technique, pointe work, and end-of-week performances. All programs emphasize artistic growth, confidence-building, and joy in movement.

Dance
Sleepaway
Religious
Shelter Island Heights
Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center

Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center is an accredited Methodist sleepaway camp on Shelter Island welcoming campers of all backgrounds and faiths. The camp offers traditional activities including waterfront time, arts and crafts, and adventure periods, alongside a highly popular sailing program taught by experienced instructors using boats ranging from OPTI Trainers to American 18s. Overnight sessions run Sunday-Saturday across eight weeks from June 28 to August 22, 2026, with weekly rates of $1,360 for traditional camp and $1,460 for sailing. Campers are housed by age and gender in air-conditioned cabins and participate in elective-based activity schedules, spiritual vespers, and cabin bonding time.

Northport
Rising Stars Soccer

Six-week beginner program using guided games and movement-based activities to develop coordination.

Specialty
Private
Hauppauge
Rock N Roll U

Rock N Roll U's Summer Camp is a music performance camp for beginners through advanced players of all ages and abilities. Campers explore various instruments, participate in songwriting workshops, learn musical theory and stage presence, and perform original and cover songs in a live concert. The two-week sessions include music discovery, band rehearsal, recording sessions, and a take-home video of their performance.

Music
Sag Harbor
SUMMER CAMP (Ages 4–7): My Fave Tales! at Bay Street Theater

SUMMER CAMP (Ages 4–7): My Fave Tales! at Bay Street Theater Event Description: My Fave Tales! Summer Camp invites young performers ages 4–7 to step into the world of storytelling and imagination at Bay Street Theater. During this playful and creative week, students will explore favorite fairy tales and classic stories through theater games, movement, character creation, and simple scenes. Guided by a professional teaching artist, campers will build confidence, develop creative expression, a

Specialty
Sag Harbor
SUMMER CAMP (Ages 8–15): Step Into Broadway Dance Intensive

SUMMER CAMP (Ages 8–15): Step Into Broadway Dance Intensive DATE & TIME August 24–August 28, 2026 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Daily) LOCATION Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Sag Harbor, NY DESCRIPTION Get ready to move, groove, and step into the spotlight. This high-energy Summer Camp dance intensive invites young performers ages 8–15 to explore the world of Broadway through movement, music, and storytelling. Led by professional teaching artists Kasia Klimiuk and Anita Boyer, stu

Theater/Drama
Day Camp
Town-Run
Saint James
Smithtown Summer Camp

Smithtown Summer Camp runs for eight weeks each summer at The Knox School in St. James. It was designed in partnership with the Town of Smithtown and The Knox School and is open to both residents and non-residents. Campers ages 4 to 16 rotate every day through swim with certified instructors in the on-campus pool, team sports, camp games, arts and STEM, and lunch and snacks are included. Camp runs Monday through Friday, rain or shine, with before care and after care available for an additional fee.

Day Camp
Private
Southampton
Southampton Camp & Club

Southampton Camp & Club offers a traditional day camp experience blending athletics, aquatics, creative and performing arts, and outdoor adventure in a safe, nurturing environment. The program emphasizes fun, self-confidence, and friendships through teamwork. Campers receive complimentary membership at the Southampton Racquet Club, which features instruction from Cliff Drysdale Tennis with internationally qualified coaches. Sessions run 86 days starting June 29, 2026, with tuition ranging from $2,675 for one week to $13,975 for eight weeks.

Day Camp
Religious
Smithtown
St. Patrick Youth Community

St. Patrick Summer Day Camp is a Catholic community organization offering comprehensive summer programming for children ages 3-15 in Smithtown. The camp provides on-site educational clinics and trips across Long Island, with age-specific programs including Kiddie Camp (full and half-day options), Main Camp, and Teen Travel Adventures. Led by experienced educators, lifeguards, EMTs, and former campers, the program has maintained high safety ratings for over 30 years and emphasizes critical thinking, physical ability, and social skill development.

Specialty
Nonprofit
Commack
Stage 74 Summer Theater Camp (Suffolk Y JCC)

Stage 74 Summer Theater Camp is the Suffolk Y JCC's theater camp for kids entering grades 3 through 9, held at the JCC in Commack from June 29 to August 21, 2026 (no camp July 3). Campers choose between three week performance sessions, in which they rehearse and stage a full show and attend a Broadway performance, and one week workshops covering theater skills such as audition technique. Lunch and snacks are included. The JCC does not offer busing for Stage 74.

Theater/Drama
Specialty
Huntington
Stemtastic

StemTastic offers summer STEM and STEAM camps for ages 3-15, grouped by developmental level, with sessions running Monday-Thursday from 10am-1pm (extended care available). Each day features hands-on STEM projects, games, nature exploration, and outdoor activities including splash pool time. Weekly themes range from space exploration and ocean adventures to creative kitchen chemistry and collaborative building projects. The camp emphasizes inquiry-based learning, creativity, and problem-solving. Early bird pricing starts at $55/day or $200/week through June 15th, with sibling discounts available.

STEM/Coding
Specialty
Shelter Island
Summer Children's Theater Program

Directed by the Brooklyn Acting Lab, this immersive three-week workshop invites young artists to explore theater, history, and community through creative storytelling rooted in Shelter Island's past. Participants will be guided by professional theater artists to bring stories to life using text, music, movement, and visual art, culminating in a celebratory performance for family and friends. The 2026 production, written by BAL artist Jenna Scotti, will transport students into the revolutionary history of Shelter Island, uncovering the stories of the Havens family and transforming history into vibrant, original theater.

Theater/Drama
Specialty
Private
Smithtown
Taste Buds Kitchen Cooking Camp Smithtown

Taste Buds Kitchen runs cooking camps at its kitchen studio on West Main Street in Smithtown. Summer camps are five-day weeks of three-hour days: a morning camp for ages 4 to 8 (9:00am to 12:00pm) covers measuring, mixing and working safely in the kitchen, and an afternoon camp for ages 9 to 13 (1:00pm to 4:00pm) moves on to recipe reading, knife skills and burner skills. Campers make sweet and savory recipes each week and take home food samples and recipe packs. Most camps can be booked by the week or by the day, and early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an added fee. The camp page also lists an advanced teen camp for ages 13 to 17 at select locations and a counselor in training program for ages 10 and up, so check the Smithtown schedule for those. School break camps for ages 4 to 13 run on days off during the school year, as one-day or five-day camps. All menus are nut-free.

Specialty
Private
Commack
Team 91 Lacrosse Indoor Summer Camp Series

Four-day indoor camp offering 24 total hours of instruction by elite coaches, including custom gear and arcade tokens.

Lacrosse
Specialty
Private
Melville
Thomas School Summer Day Camp

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.

Equestrian
Day Camp
Town-Run
Multiple locations
Town of Babylon Summer Day Camp Program

The Town of Babylon Summer Day Camp Program is for Town of Babylon residents only. Children must have completed kindergarten to enroll, and 12-year-olds who have completed sixth grade are still eligible. It runs at three sites. Fabio Buttitta Pool/Park in Deer Park and the North Amityville Pool in North Amityville offer a full-day camp, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. Phelps Lane Park/Pool in North Babylon runs a half-day program in two sessions a day, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Children bring a towel on pool days and a snack every day. Registration opens online in May each year, through a Parks Department account with each child's birth certificate on file.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Holtsville
Town of Brookhaven Special Recreation Summer Camp

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.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Multiple locations
Town of Brookhaven Summer Fun Day Camp

The Town of Brookhaven's Summer Fun Day Camp is for children ages 6 to 11, held at two sites: the Centereach Pool at 286 Hawkins Road in Centereach and the Holtsville Ecology Center at 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville. Camp runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with before and aftercare available for an added weekly fee, and families can sign up for whichever weeks they need while space allows. Days include arts and crafts, swimming, quiet and active games and sports, plus visits from local organizations, spirit days and special events. Registering takes a birth certificate and immunization records, and registration is not accepted without payment.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Multiple locations
Town of Islip Summer Day Camps

The Town of Islip runs day camps at sites across the Town. Its three pool camps, at Byron Lake Park in Oakdale, Casamento Park in West Islip and Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood, are for children who have completed 2nd through 7th grade, with daily swimming plus arts and crafts, group games, sports and a local trip each two-week session. They run 8:15 am to 5:45 pm, and Roberto Clemente Park also offers a shorter day to 2:45 pm. Bay Camp at East Islip Marina, for children who have completed 2nd through 5th grade, mixes land and water activities such as sand castle building, volleyball, swimming and crafts, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. For children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade, Expanded Playground Camps run 8:15 am to 5:45 pm at the Bohemia Recreation Center, Broadway Avenue Park in Sayville and the Ronkonkoma Beach picnic area, and K-6 Playground Programs run 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Connetquot, East Islip, West Islip and Sachem school sites still to be announced, with group games, kickball, songs, arts and crafts and trips. Pool and playground campers bring lunch, drinks and snacks. The Town also runs Beach Camp at Fire Island's Atlantique Beach for children who have completed 6th through 9th grade, with ferry transportation from Bay Shore Marina, and half-day Small Fry programs for toilet-trained children ages 3 to 5. Registering as a resident takes a current Recreation Card, and each camper can register for at most two sessions of each program.

Day Camp
Town-Run
Multiple locations
Town of Riverhead Youth Camp

The Town of Riverhead Youth Camp is a summer day camp run by the Town of Riverhead Recreation & Parks Department for children entering grades 1 to 6 who have completed kindergarten. It runs at two sites: the George Young Community Center at 446 S. Jamesport Avenue in Jamesport, and Aquebogue Elementary School at 499 Main Road in Riverhead. Not every weekly session runs at both sites. Camp runs 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, with an early morning program from 7:30 am for an added fee. A Teen Camp for children entering grades 7 and 8 meets Monday through Thursday at the Aquebogue school. Registration forms are dropped off in person at the Recreation Department office at Town Hall, and campers cannot attend without an updated physical and immunization forms.

Day Camp
Northport
Tumbling Tunes & Active Kids

This facility offers music and gymnastics programs combined with enrichment activities for young children. They provide Active Kids Preschool for early learners seeking a safe, supportive environment, as well as customizable summer camps featuring gymnastics, music, science, crafts, and water play with flexible scheduling options. Programs serve children of all skill levels in a welcoming setting that emphasizes both physical activity and creative learning.

Specialty
Nonprofit
Wheatley Heights
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts is a renowned nonprofit day camp on 140 acres offering top-tier arts education from professional artists combined with classic camp fun. Serving students in grades K-12, the camp offers instruction in visual art, creative writing, dance, music, theater, chess, and nature & sustainability through 1-, 4-, or 8-week sessions (June 29–August 21, 2026). The camp features daily festival performances by professional artists, age-appropriate divisions for younger campers, and busing from convenient locations across Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Tuition assistance and merit scholarships up to $6,300 value are available.

Visual Arts
Specialty
Dix Hills
Winston Preparatory School Summer Program

Winston Preparatory School's Summer Program is an individualized day program designed for students with learning differences including dyslexia, ADHD, and nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD). The program offers academic instruction, executive function skill-building, 1:1 tutoring, and extracurricular activities tailored to each student's unique learning profile. With a 2:1 faculty-to-student ratio and an average class size of 8, students receive personalized support to develop independence and confidence as learners.

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Elsewhere on Long Island

Specialty
Private
Multiple locations
Junior Ducks 4-Day Baseball & Softball Camps

The Junior Ducks, official camp partner of the Long Island Ducks, run 4-day summer baseball camps at local Little League and baseball fields: Sayville Little League in Sayville, Islip Little League in East Islip, Bayport/Blue Point Little League in Bayport, West Islip Little League and The Bridges Academy in West Islip, Cedar Creek Park in Seaford, Baldwin Park in Baldwin, Stotzky Park in Riverhead, North Shore Little League in Rocky Point and Plainedge Park in North Massapequa. Each camp is three days at the local field plus a final Stadium Day at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, the home of the Long Island Ducks, where campers move between skill stations and check out with an autograph session. Half-day campers are ages 5 and 6 and full-day campers ages 7 to 12; some sites add a tots program for ages 3 and 4, and some offer softball. Campers bring their own glove, bat and helmet, and lunch is not provided. Registration is online, site by site.

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What to know

Summer camp sign-ups tend to open in winter, and the most popular sessions fill by spring, so it pays to start looking in January. Costs and session dates vary from camp to camp, so tap any listing for the details, and most link out to the camp's own page. Looking for overnight sleepaway camps, most of them off the Island? Our full camps directory adds the ones Long Island families travel to. You can also browse camps by town below.

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When should I sign up for summer camp on Long Island?

Registration for Long Island summer camps usually opens in winter, and the most popular day camps and specialty programs fill by spring. If you have a camp in mind, start looking in January and check its own page for the exact session dates and sign-up deadlines.

How much do Long Island summer camps cost?

It varies widely by camp, session length, and whether it is a town-run, private, or nonprofit program. Town day camps are usually the most affordable, while private and specialty camps generally run higher. Prices change year to year, so treat any rate you see in a listing as a starting point. Most listings link out to the camp's own page, so you can check the current fees there before you sign up.

What kinds of summer camps are on Long Island?

This guide covers camps based on Long Island, in Nassau and Suffolk: town-run and private day camps, plus specialty camps for sports, the arts, science, and STEM. For overnight sleepaway camps, most of which are off the Island, browse the full camps directory for the ones Long Island families travel to.

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