Town of Babylon

BABYLON

DESTINATION SCIENCE – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: First Presbyterian Church, 79 East Main St., Babylon, NY 11702. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week.  Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.

SEA EXPLORERS MARINE DAY CAMP. P.O. Box 373, Babylon, NY 11702. Camp is located at Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Pkwy., Babylon. 631-587-2873;631-587-2932 (fax). www.SeaExplorersMarineCamp.com tm353@cornell.edu Ages 6 –12, co-ed. Multiple sessions. Fees starting at $275 (ages 6 - 8); $290 (ages 9 – 12); $295 (ages 7 - 12, Shark Week). Marine science-based camp includes beach games, seining, marine crafts, fishing, birdwatching and crabbing. Registration: Begins in Feb. Contact: Tracy Marcus.

FARMINGDALE

ALL-AMERICAN BASKETBALL. Mailing address: P.O. Box 314, Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp Sites: Farmingdale and Smithtown-Kings Park locations. 631-265-7142. www.all-americanbasketballcamp.com aalf@optonline.net Ages 7 – 16. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $295/week. Offers basketball, teaching of fundamentals, individual instruction, team games, contests. Transportation ($75/week). Meals provided ($30/week). Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Dr. Gus Alfieri.

CAMPS 'R' US. Headquarters: 41 Heisser Ln., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Hicksville, Northport and Valley Stream. 516-935-2267; 866-800-0966 (fax).  www.campsrus.org info@campsrus.org Ages 3 – 15, co-ed. Full-day. Customized schedules also available. Fee: $250/week; other weekly sessions available. Offers sports, games, swimming, bowling and trips. Swimming at off-campus facility. Teen travel program available for 7th, 8th and 9th grade campers. No transportation available. Daily snack and unlimited drinks provided. Open house: See website for details. Registration: Began in Sept.  Contact: Jason M. Turnier.
Camps ‘R’ Us provides families with the most safe, fun and affordable summer day camp experience available. Its award-winning camp programs offer children a diverse summer experience. With premier facilities, top-notch staff and unique affordability, it has earned a reputation as one of the best summer camps on Long Island.

THE CHILDREN’S CENTER AT FARMINGDALE – CAMP FARMINGDALE. 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735. 631-420-2125, 631-420-2238 (fax). www.farmingdale.edu/childcare  childcare@farmingdale.edu Ages 5 – 12, co-ed. Full-day. Fee: $300/week; $65 registration fee. No on-site swimming. Offers weekly themed activities, in-house entertainment, weekly trips and more. No transportation or meals. Contact: Linda Crispi.
Nestled on the campus of Farmingdale State College, this camp program has been running successfully for more than 25 years. This year, the camp will be located in Sinclair Hall, which boasts central air conditioning and is located close to many open fields for all camp activities. Camp Farmingdale is a great way for campers ages 5 – 12 to engage in new friendships and renew old friendships. Visit www.farmingdale.edu/childcare.

FUTURE STARS DAY CAMPS. Headquarters: 546 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 10504. 914-273-8500. Camp location: Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale NY 11735. 631-609-0438. www.fscamps.com  david@fscamps.com 8 weekly sessions June through August. Ages 4 – 16, co-ed. Full day 9 am – 4 pm. Extended hours available. Fees start $455/week. Offers baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, multi-sport, soccer, softball, track and field, tennis and volleyball camps. Lunch included. Open house: Call for details. Registration: Began in October. Contact: David Stapleton.
Future Stars Summer Camps offer the finest weekly specialty day camps on campus at Farmingdale State College. A beautiful 300-acre campus offering programs in baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis and more. Summer 2012 camps run from June 25 – Aug. 17. Programs are directed by experienced/qualified teachers and coaches. Visit www.fscamps.com.

LINDENHURST

CAMP PEE WEE AND KIDZ KAMP. 166 South 8th St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 631-226-6669; 631-226-2496 (fax). www.peeweefolkspreschool.com Ages 2 – 12. Full and half-days. Fees: Call for rates. Offers trips, water play, crafts. Transportation available. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Began Feb. Contact: Karen Reinah, Pat Buttigieg, Cathy Scutellaro.

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF LINDENHURST. 41 East Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 631-888-1010. www.tutortimelindenhurst.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

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. www.townofbabylon.com Ages 6 – 12. Half-days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers crafts, sports and special events. Online registration. Note: For town residents.

WEST BABYLON

MY GYM CHILDREN’S FITNESS CENTER. 985 West Montauk Hwy., Great South Bay Shopping Center, West Babylon, NY 11704. 631-669-4043. www.mygym.com Three-hour summer fit and fun days ages 3 – 9; 90-minute mini camp for ages 2 – 4. Gymnastics, sport skills, arts and crafts, board game time, yoga and most of all fun.

WHEATLEY HEIGHTS

SUFFOLK Y JCC SUMMER CAMPS. Headquarters: 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY 11725. Camp site: 75 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 631-462-9800; 631- 462-9462 (fax). www.suffolkycamps.org  msherman@syjcc.org Ages 3 – 14, co-ed. Full-day, three-day, pick-your-week option. Fees: Starting at $250. On-site swimming. Offers sports, theatre, visual arts, teen travel camp, Red Cross swimming and more. Transportation available (additional). Open house: Sundays from 10 am – 1 pm; began in Dec. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Marci Sherman.

USDAN CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS. Headquarters: 420 East 79th St., #3D, New York, NY 10075. Camp site: 185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 631-643-7900; 212-772-6060. www.usdan.com  info@usdan.com Ages 6 – 18, co-ed. Full-day. Fees: $2,925 – $3,825. On-site swimming. Offers music, art, theater, dance, creative writing, chess, nature, organic gardening, daily concerts, recreation and more. Transportation is extra. Open house: Feb. 22, Mar. 18, Apr. 22, May 20. Registration: Began in Nov. Contact: Andrew Copper.
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is a nationally renowned 45-year-old summer arts day camp. It has introduced the arts to 50,000 children from throughout the Tri-State Area, many on scholarship. Students are transported via air-conditioned buses, and no audition is needed for most courses.

WYANDACH

GERALD J. RYAN SUMMER CAMP. 1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798. 631-643-3364. Grades 1 – 6. Full-day. Fees: Call for fees. Off-site swimming twice a week. Educational field trips, arts and crafts. Meals provided. Contact: Naycha Florival.

WYANDANCH YOUTH SERVICES DAY CAMP. Camp Gambia. Headquarters: 20 Andrews Ave., Wyandanch, NY 11798. Camp site: 20 Andrews Ave., Wyandanch, NY 11798. 631-643-5629. www.wyandanchyouthservices.org  dcarroll@wyandanchyouthservices.org Full-day. Ages 5 – 13. Co-ed. Fees: Starting at $200. Off-site swimming. Offers dance, arts and crafts, sports. Meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Susan Warren.

Town of Brookhaven

CENTEREACH

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – CENTEREACH. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: TBD. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

CENTER MORICHES

RED ROBIN EAST DAY CAMP. 184 Main St., Center Moriches, NY 11934. 631-878-4773; 631-878-8720 (fax). www.redrobineast.com  info@redrobineast.com Ages 2 – 12. Full and half-day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports and music, private swim instruction, woodworking, ceramics, 4 family nights. Transportation and meals included. Open house: As of Mar. Contact: Eric Goldstein.

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. www.brookhaven.org 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. Note: Mail-in only after school-budget vote in May.

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF CORAM. 635 Middle Country Rd., Coram, NY 11727. 631-451-8717. www.tutortimecoramselden.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

EAST PATCHOGUE

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF EAST PATCHOGUE. 655 East Main St., East Patchogue,  NY 11772. 631-475-7239. www.tutortimeeastpatchogue.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

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@laurelhillschool.org Ages 3 – 15. Eight great programs featuring Sports Camp, Theater Program, Club 456 Science & Ultra Sports, Discovery Camp, Teenshop Workshops, Summer Enrichment Program, CIT, Preschool (Full-day, half-day and mini-day).  Heated pools, boulder and wall climbing, rope course, animal farm, sports complex, tennis, gymnastics, weekly themes, shows and more.

FARMINGVILLE

KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER. 2270 North Ocean Ave., Farmingville, NY 11738. 631-207-9091. www.kindercare.com  jschumann@kindercare.com Ages 5 – 12. Full and Half-day. Fees: Call for fee. Arts and crafts, field trips, theme parties, sports. Meals provided. Open enrollment. Contact: Suzanne Schoenefeld.

HOLTSVILLE

HOLTVILLE – PATCHOGUE Y SUMMER DAY CAMP. 155 Buckley Rd., Holtsville, NY 11742 and 255 West Main St., Patchogue 11772. 631-289-4440; 61-891-1800. www.YMCAli.org  adamymca@yahoo.com Ages 3 – 14. Fees: $835/3 weeks; $875 for Too Cool For Camp and Kiddie Camp. On-site swimming. Offers sports, arts and crafts, general activities. No transportation or meals provided. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Call for information. Contact: Adam Contreras or Tina Lamendola.

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 campzoo@longislandgamefarm.com Ages 4 – 11, co-ed. 10 am – 3 pm. Fees: Call for fees. Arts and crafts, informative animal tours, nature walks, sing-alongs. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Melinda Novak.

MEDFORD

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF MEDFORD. 703 Patchogue Yaphank Rd., Medford, NY  11763. 631-345-3200. www.tutortimemedford.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

MIDDLE ISLAND

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF MIDDLE ISLAND. 1225 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, NY  11953. 631-205-0279. www.tutortimemiddleisland.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

MILLER PLACE

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF MILLER PLACE. 275 Rte. 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764. 631-473-6565. www.tutortimemillerplace.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

MOUNT SINAI

KIDS QUEST. 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd., Mt. Sinai, NY 11766. 631-331-5351, 631-331-1726 (fax). www.kidsquestinfo.com  kidsquestinfo@optonline.net Ages 3 – 13. Full-day. Fees: Call for rates. Offers arts and crafts, all sports, water slide and more. No transportation. Meals included. Open house: Call for information. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Amy Engelberg.

PORT JEFFERSON

CAMP CORDUROY. 22 Oakland Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. 631-331-9555. 631-331-9556 (fax). smartypantzpreschool@gmail.com Ages 18 mos. – 5 years. Full-day and half-day. Contact: Diana Dennis & Lindsey Schongar.

DESTINATION SCIENCE – CHRIST CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Christ Church, 127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org  info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week.  Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.

THE MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. 631-928-9202; 631-928-9120 (fax). www.theatrethree.com/classescamp.htm maureen@theatrethree.com Ages 9 – 17. Co-ed. Half-day. Fee: $550/four weeks. Offers theatre arts and performance. No transportation or meals provided. Contact: Jeffrey Sanzel.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – PORT JEFFERSON STATION. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

RONKONKOMA

JUMP. 151 Dominon Blvd. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. 631-585-5867. www.jumpparties.com Ages 6 – 10. 3 hours, 3 days a week. Fee: $75. Jumping, organized activities, arcade and lunch. No transportation. Meal provided. Open house and registration: Call for info. Contact: Kim Holland.

SETAUKET

BENNER’S FARM. 56 Gnarled Hollow Rd., Setauket, NY 11733. 631-689-8172. www.bennersfarm.com/Summer_camp.html folks@bennersfarm.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.

SILVER STARS GYMNASTICS. 62 Rte. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733. 631-444-0800. www.silverstarsgym.com silverstarsgym@gmail.com. Ages 3 and up, co-ed. Half-day. Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. Gymnastics, waterslide, Bounce House, crafts and games. Transportation not available. Snacks provided (chips, ice pops, juice box). Registration: Feb. 15. Contact: Leah Jaskolski.

SHIRLEY

DOWLING COLLEGE SUMMER DAY CAMP. Headquarters: 150 Idle Hour Blvd., Oakdale, NY 11769. Camp site: 1300 William Floyd Pkwy., Shirley, NY 11967. 631-244-3342; 631-244-1080 (fax). pluguesm@dowling.edu Ages 5 – 12, co-ed. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $350/week; discounts for early registration. No on-site swimming. Offers soccer, softball, basketball, daily lessons, weekly educational themes, test preparation. Transportation available to and from our Oakdale campus; $10 per day, $40 per week. Meals included (lunch, 2 snacks). Open house: Feb. 25, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 26, June 16. Registration: Early registration, Mar. 5; camp registration May 7. Contact: Michael Plugues.

SHOREHAM

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – SHOREHAM. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: Town of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation, Robert Reid Community Center, Route 25A and Defense Hill Rd., Shoreham, NY 11786. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

STONY BROOK

DESTINATION SCIENCE – STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Stony Brook University, Development Dr., Stony Brook, NY 11794. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week.  Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.

MY GYM CHILDREN’S FITNESS CENTER. 1320 Stony Brook Rd. (just east of Smith Haven Mall). 631 751-KIDS. www.mygym.com Three-hour summer fit and fun days ages 3 – 9; 90-minute mini-camp for ages 2 – 4. Gymnastics, sport skills, arts and crafts, board game time, yoga and most of all fun.

THE SUMMER CAMPS AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY.  Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, NY 11794. 631-632-4550; 631-632-4657(fax). www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps  summercamp@stonybrook.edu Ages 5 – 15, co-ed, June 25- Aug. 17. On-site Swimming. Offers a balanced program of recreational and educational activities. An hour of swimming in our indoor 6 lane swimming pool and a hot lunch buffet are included in the price. Camp Day runs from 9 am – 4 pm. Extended hours are available. Parents can enroll their child in as little as 2 weeks of camp, and we offer 3-, 4- or 5-day programs. Call for rates. Contact: Janice Maggio

THE CAMP ACADEMIES AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY. Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, NY 11794. 631-632-4550; 631-632-4657(fax). www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps  summercamp@stonybrook.edu Ages 5-15, co-ed, June 25- Aug.17th. On-site Swimming. Offers Specialized Camp Academies: for children entering grades K to 11. These programs run for one or two weeks in the following categories: Acting; Chess; Chess/Medical; Culinary; Forensics; Game Builders Academies – Starburst; Video Game Design; Programming; Fashion, Robotics, 3-D Modeling and Animation. Medical; Natural Sciences and Band. New for 2012: Academies in Baking, Dance, Photography, Exploration of Space and VR Quest (a virtual reality game building experience). Hot lunch and snack are included. Call for Rates. Contact: Janice Maggio

SEAWOLVES SPORTS CAMPS AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY. Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, NY 11794. 631-632-4550; 631-632-4657(fax). www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps  summercamp@stonybrook.edu Offers 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; Track & Field Camp; Boys’ Basketball Camp; Girls’ Basketball Camp and Volleyball Camp. Call for more information. Contact: Janice Maggio.

YAPHANK

BROOKHAVEN COUNTRY DAY CAMP. Long Island Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980. 631-924-4033; 631-924-4416 (fax). bcdaycamp@aol.com Ages 3 – 15. Fees: Call for fees. Mini-days for nursery and kindergarten. On-site swimming. Offers travel for teens, boating, arts and crafts. Transportation and meals additional. Open house: Call for info. Contact: Michael and/or Neil Pollack.

CAMP AT THE SUFFOLK COUNTY FARM. Headquarters: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Camp site: Suffolk County Farm & Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980. 631-852-4600. bj42@cornell.edu Ages 4 – 18, co-ed. Full-day. Fees: starting at $225. No on-site swimming. Outdoor, animals, wagon rides, pony rides, nature walks, butterfly house. Transportation and meals not provided. Open house: May 5. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Britney Accettella.

CAMP SOBACO – GIRLS SCOUTS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY. Main Office: 442 Moreland Rd., Commack, NY 11725. Camp site: German Blvd., Yaphank, NY, 11980. 631-472-1625. www.gssc.us  camp@gssc.us Entering grades 1 – 6 as of 9/12. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $255/week. On-site swimming. Offers mini-golf, ga-ga ball, arts and crafts, nature, sports, water activities, theme weeks. Meals included, transportation available. Open house: Mar. 4, Apr. 15, May 7, 9, 17, 22. Call for hours: 631-979-0886. Contact: Claudia Bowers.

THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN. Headquarters: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Camp site: Suffolk County Farm & Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980. 631-727-7850. jn345@cornell.edu Age 5, co-ed. 10 – 11:30 am. Fees: Starting at $50/1 child. One 8-week session, Weds. beginning July 11. No on-site swimming. Planting sunflowers, garden tours of farm, composting and collecting bugs. Transportation and meals not provided. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Julie Nichols.

Town of East Hampton

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 fees. Offers trips to beach, arts and crafts, computer room, sports, visiting artists, field trips. Transportation not available; meals available.

CREATIVE STRINGS SUMMER WORKSHOP ON THE HUDSON. Headquarters: 24 Rock St., Cold Spring, NY 10516. Camp site: 139 Hampton St., Sag Harbor, NY 11963. 718-930-3522. gwendy1116@aol.com Ages 5 – 19, co-ed. Full-day (9:30 am – 4 pm). Fees: Starting at $250. Enrollment up to 15 students only. No on-site swimming. From July 9 – 13, daily activities will include private instruction, note reading, improvisation, song writing/composition, ensemble training, master class and yoga. Beginner to advanced string students of violin, viola, cello, bass and guitar are welcome. Meals and transportation not provided. Open house: July 9. Registration: Now. Contact: Gwen Laster.

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 or 631-324-9858 ext. 208. www.jcoh.org/campkarole/default.asp  camp@jcoh.org Ages 3 – 12. NEW-CIT Program ages 13-15. On-site swimming. We offer arts and crafts, kayaking, drama, & singing. Special Programs: Cooking and Photography/Nature Program. Transportation included; snacks provided. Open to all. Registration: Register by Feb. 15 receive a 10 percent discount. Register by Mar. 15 receive a 5 percent discount.

MONTAUK

DEEP HOLLOW RANCH. P.O. Box 382, Montauk, NY 11954. Located 3 miles east of Montauk Village on Rte. 27. 631-668-2744. www.deephollowranch.com. Call for ages. Co-ed. Fees: Call for fees. Full-day. Living History Program: history of the oldest cattle ranch in the U. S., featuring horse-drawn wagons, working border collies, mares and foals and more.

PATHFINDER COUNTRY DAY CAMP. Winter address: P.O. Box 30372, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303. Summer address: Pathfinder Day Camp, P.O. Box 807, Montauk, New York, 11954. 631-668-2080. www.pathfinderdaycamp.com  nancy@pathfinderdaycamp.com Boys & girls, generally grouped by gender & age. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming in heated pool. Softball, soccer, tennis, football, archery, American Red Cross swimming instruction, basketball, field hockey, arts and crafts, creative dramatics, cook outs. Open house: Call. Contact: Nancy Burns.

SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON STRING FESTIVAL AND TV/FILM CAMP. Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Ln., Southampton, NY 11969. 631-287-4377. www.southamptonculturalcenter.org  scc@scc-arts.org Call for ages and rates. Two camps for children and teens. A string camp for violin, viola and cello players as well as a TV/film camp. Call for more information.

Town of Huntington

CENTERPORT

CAMP ALVERNIA. P.O. Box 301, 105 Prospect Rd., Centerport, NY 11721. 631-261-5730; 631-754-4204 (fax). www.campalvernia.org info@campalvernia.org Ages 4 – 14. Full-day. Fees: On website. On-site swimming, boating, major sports, arts and crafts. Free common pickup transportation; door-to-door transportation additional. Meals included. Tours available by appointment. Contact: Benjamin Esposito.

DESTINATION SCIENCE – CENTERPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Centerport United Methodist Church, 97 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, NY 11721. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org  info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am –3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week.  Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – CENTERPORT. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: Town of Huntington Parks and Recreation, Washington Drive School, 95 Washington Dr., Centerport, NY 11721. 631-351-3089.www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

SIMPLE GIFTS PRODUCTIONS. 97 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, NY 11721. 631-261-5999. www.simplegiftsproductions.com DrKVanH@optonline.net Grades 2 – 12. Full-day and evenings. Fees: Starting at $250. A performing arts company for children and teens. Offers a variety of classes, workshops, productions and touring camp shows. Private voice instruction also available. Call for information. Contact: Dr. Karen Van Houten.

WIZARD UNIVERSITY. The Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, NY 11721-0605. 631-854-5579. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org Ages 6 – 12. Full-day and half-day. Fees: Start at $150/session. Spend time in our planetarium, marine museum, bird and ethnographic room, habitat room, historic mansion and the grounds of the estate. Hands-on fun will include, music, slimy experiments and games.

COLD SPRING HARBOR

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM. 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. 516-692-6768; 516-692-6769 (fax). www.cshfha.org info@cshfha.org Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Half-days and less-than-half days; typically ranging between 2 – 3 hours. Fees: Starting at $50. No on-site swimming. Offers outdoor nature exploration, outdoor adventures and nature crafts. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Begins Apr. 15. Contact: Krissy Forman.

DNA LEARNING CENTER SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS.
Headquarters: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, DNA Learning Center, One Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724. Camp Sites: Dolan DNA Learning Center, 334 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor NY; DNA Learning Center West, 5 Delaware Dr., Lake Success NY. 516-367-5170. www.summercamps.dnalc.org dnalc-camps@cshl.edu. For students entering 6 – 12 grade. 9:30 am – 2:30 or 4 pm, depending on camp. Fees: $400 or $475, depending on camp. Specialty: Science. No on-site swimming. See site for camp descriptions. Registration: Schedule available online. Contact: Carolyn Reid.

THE WHALING MUSEUM’S OCEAN EXPLORERS SUMMER PROGRAM. The Whaling Museum. 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. 631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org  ndayan@cshwhalingmuseum.org Ages 4 – 6, 6 – 9.  Times: Half Days, Four Weeks. Sign up for one day or every day. Fees: Call for rates. Sibling discounts. Children enjoy hands-on ocean discoveries, touching aquatic animals, arts and crafts, beach exploration, stories on the lawn and tag games about sea animals. Shark, whales, dolphins, seahorse themes. Taught by certified educators. Snacks provided. Contact: Call 631-367-3418, extensions 11 or 16.

COMMACK

DESTINATION SCIENCE – CCS LIFE CHURCH OF GOD. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: CCS Life Church of God, 10 Beechwood Ln., Commack, NY 11725. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week.  Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.

OHMAN SCHOOL OF BALLET SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE. 60 Calvert Ave., Commack, NY 11725. 631-462-6266, 631-462-6364 (fax). www.ohmanballet.com office@ohmanballet.com. Ages 9 – 18. 9 am – 3:30 pm. Fees: See website. Offers dance, with emphasis on ballet, but including jazz, tap, modern. Activities include pilates, yoga, choreography, performance technique and more. No transportation or meals provided. Open house: Ongoing. Registration: Begins in Feb. Contact: Argie Loizides or Vasi Malatesta.
Now in its 32nd year of teaching classical ballet, the school has opened new state-of-the art studios and expanded its curriculum to include tap, modern, jazz and mommy and me classes, as well as a full summer intensive program. The school presents the largest Nutcracker production on Long Island annually.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – COMMACK. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY 11725. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

SUFFOLK Y JCC – CAMP WONDERLAND. 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY 11725. 631-462-9800, 631-462-9462 (fax). www.suffolkycamps.org  msherman@syjcc.org Ages 3– 8; co-ed. Full- and half-days; pick your week option. Fees: Starting at $250. On-site swimming. Drama, music, Red Cross swim, pony rides, golf lessons, sports, playgrounds. Transportation and meals available (additional). Open house: Sundays from 10 am – 1 pm; began in Dec. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Marci Sherman.

DEER PARK

CGI BASEBALL & SOFTBALL CAMP 2012, 9TH ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP. 175 East Second St., Huntington Station, NY 11743. 631-923-2332. www.cgibaseball.com info@cgibaseball.com Ages 3 – 14, co-ed. Half-days (ages 3 – 6) and full-days (ages 7 – 14). Fees: Call for fees (multiple week discounts). Camps are held in parks throughout the Town of Huntington, including Greenlawn Memorial Park, Ostego Park in Dix Hills, Cedar Road Park in Commack and others. Daily activities include skill specific drills and accuracy games. Wet slide tarps at each location. Low child-to-instructor ratio. After-camp program. Registration: Began Feb.1. Contact: Rob Steinert.

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF DEER PARK. 80 West Industry Ct., Deer Park, NY 11729. 631-667-3504. www.tutortimedeerpark.com  Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

DIX HILLS

EXPLORING NATURE SUMMER CAMP. The Community Preschool of the Dix Hills United Methodist Church, 400 Deer Park Rd, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-499-1940. cpsofdhumc@aol.com. http://communitypreschool-dixhills.com/ Monday through Thursday 9:30 am - 13:20 pm. Ages 3-5 years old. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Fee: $125/week. Early drop off at 8:30 am for an additional charge. Children will be exploring the great outdoors through water play, gardening, outdoor games, crafts, cooking and other adventures. July 9 – Aug. 16.

PARK SHORE COUNTRY DAY CAMP. 450 Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-499-8580. www.parkshoredaycamp.com info@parkshoredaycamp.com Ages 2 – 14. Full-day, 4-, 6-, or 8-weeks; also mid-day for preschoolers. Fees: Call for rates. Three on-site swimming pools with slides. Offers Red Cross swim instruction, sports track program, excellent athletic program, batting cages, electronic scoreboards, athletic conditioning, high ropes course, rock wall, bungee trampoline, inline skate park, arts and crafts, music, dance, special events. Transportation: Door-to-door; hot lunch program. Open house: Monday to Friday, 10 – 3 pm and Sunday Noon – 3 pm. Contact: Bob and Chuck.

SPANISH IMMERSION WORKSHOP. Headquarters: 227 Melville Rd., South Huntington, NY 11746. Camp Sites: 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City, NY; 327 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills, NY 11746. 516-935-0699. www.spanishiw.com  info@spanishiw.com Ages 2½ – 7. Half-day (9:30 am – 12:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $199/week. No on-site swimming. Offers Spanish instruction, music, arts and crafts, outdoor play. No transportation. Snacks provided (campers must bring lunch). Open registration. Contact: Robert Rua.

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, www.artleagueli.org Five hours a day and 2 ½ (for ages 5 – 6). Fees: Call for fees. Explore creativity, new techniques, expand skills, in drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media. Early Childhood programs (ages 5-6) or Young Artists (ages 7-12) in 1-5 week sessions (July 2 –August 3); Teens (ages 12-14) in 2-4 week sessions (July 2 –July 27); Teen Portfolio (ages 14-17) in 3-6 week sessions (July 2 – August 10). No on-site swimming. No transportation or meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Janet Ganes.

EAST NORTHPORT

GAN ISRAEL DAY CAMPS. Headquarters: 2083 Seneca Gate, Merrick, NY 11566. Camp Site: 178 Cedar Rd., East Northport, NY 11731. 631-656-6240. www.campgi.com info@campgi.com 18 months – 15 years. Full-day and half-day. Fees: Starting at $177/week. Sports, swimming, drama, karate, hip hop, tennis, soccer, drumming, trips. Junior, Senior, Pioneer, VIP and AJC divisions. Hot lunches and cool snacks. Transportation and meals available. Open house/registration: Ongoing. Contact: Chanie Kramer.
LUDAY SUMMER CAMP. Luday School Campus, 106 Vernon Valley Rd., East Northport, NY. 516-626-1100. Pre-K – 3rd grade. Full-day and half-day. Fees: Call for rates. Students will participate in a variety of fun and exciting activities, including singing, games, arts and crafts, cooking, computers, outside “water fun,” and story time. Snack available.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – EAST NORTHPORT. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 106 Vernon Valley Rd., East Northport, NY 11731. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF EAST NORTHPORT. 543 Larkfield Rd., East Northport, NY 11731. 631-368-2273. www.tutortimeeastnorthport.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

HUNTINGTON

ALL-ISLAND BASKETBALL CAMP. 31 Ketewomoke Dr., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-543-2801. www.allislandbasketballcamp.com Ages 8 – 16. Full-day. Fees: Call for fees. No on-site swimming. All basketball games are played on indoor courts. No transportation provided. Meals included. Registration: Call for information. Contact: Tom Fitzpatrick or Tom Diana.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ LEGO CAMP. Headquarters: Town of Huntington Department of Parks and Recreation, 100 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-239-8720; 631-351-3071. www.bricks4kidz.com Half-day. Fees: Starting at $225 per week. Lego projects. No on-site swimming. Transportation and meals not provided. Call for location. Registration: Begins in April. Contact: Lisa Gallo. 

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: Call for fees. Three, 2-week sessions. Offers weaving, candle making, Colonial crafts, ice cream making, Maypole dancing and more. Master craftspeople visit daily to teach the children their skills. Registration: Call for fees.

DESTINATION SCIENCE – TEMPLE BETH EL. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org  info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week.  Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.

FROM STAGE TO SCREEN. A Performing Arts Academy, 589 West Jericho Tpke, Huntington, 11746 NY. 631-423-4440. www.fromstage2screen.com Ages 8 – 18. Fee: $1,525 for 4 weeks. Our Summer Performing Intensive runs from July 2 – 28. 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Includes classes in scene study, musical theater, acting for TV/film, improvisation, vocal interpretation, yoga for actors, theater dance and much more. Campers also audition for and put on a camp musical which is performed the last night of the Intensive. Intensive also includes a trip to NYC to see a Broadway show, a late-night film night, agent and guest artist appearances. Lunch not included, but snacks are. Contact: Gene Forman

THE HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART – SUMMER VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS. 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-351-3250. www.heckscher.org  info@heckscher.org ArtSense: Ages 7 – 12; weeklong workshop. Fees: Members $375; non-members $475. Discover ArtSense: Ages 5 – 6; four-day workshop; AM/PM sessions. Fees: Members $150; non-members $225. Create a series of age-appropriate, multi-media art projects inspired by works of art on view in the Museum. SummerArts: Ages 12 – 15; two-week workshop. Fees: Members $695; non-members $795. Museum gallery experiences with extended studio time. Professional artists will guide students in developing skills and expanding creativity. Materials included for all workshops. Bring lunch, snacks provided. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Joy Weiner.

KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER. 183 East Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-547-8029. www.kindercare.com Call for more info.

NATURE’S WAY. Headquarters: 79 Martin Ct., Jericho NY 11753. Camp site: Manor Farm, 210 Manor Rd., Huntington NY 11743. 516-938-6152. www.starflowerexperiences.org  info@starflowerexperiences.org Must have completed 2nd or 3rd grade. 9 – 2:30. One-week June 25 – 29. Fee: $175. Participants learn about how plants and animals meet their needs and live together in natural places. Registration: Download from website or call. Contact: Laurie Farber.

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 fees. Offers age-appropriate recreation program, including field trips, sports, active learning. Meals included. Contact: Agatha.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION. 631-351-3071. www.town.huntington.ny.us  jfass@huntingtonny.gov  Gold Star Camp at Coindra Hall, 101 Browns Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. Ages 6 – 13, co-ed. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $120 per week. Marine science, sports, arts and crafts, nature study. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Camp Seahawk at Westside Elementary School, 1597 Laurel Hollow Rd., Cold Spring Harbor. Ages 6 – 13, co-ed. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $127 per week. Sports, arts, computers, reading. Registration: Begins Mar. 15. Playground Program for Elwood, Huntington, South Huntington, Half Hollow Hills and Northport School Districts. Ages 6 – 13, co-ed. Half-day. Fees: Starting at $40 per week. Sports, arts and crafts, special events, games. Registration: Begins May 18. Pre-school Program for Elwood, Harborfields, Huntington, South Huntington, Northport and Half Hollow Hills School Districts. Ages 3 – 5, co-ed. Half-day. Fees: Starting at $45 per week. Music, arts and crafts, games, storytelling. Registration: Begins May 18. Huntington Town residents. No on-site swimming. No meals or transportation provided. Contact: Jack Fass.

WEST HILLS DAY CAMP. 21 Sweet Hollow Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-427-6700. www.westhillscamp.com info@westhillscamp.com Ages 3 – 16. Full-day; half-day option for ages 3 & 4. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming and instruction (7 heated pools), sports, rock climbing, mini-golf, fishing, boating, ATV tracks, arts and crafts, arts and technology programs, extreme sports programs, SCUBA Program, Travel Adventures, After-camp Sports Academy, College Campus Tours (Grad Camp), and much more. Transportation and snacks included; lunch is additional. Open house: Every weekend, Noon – 4 pm. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Michael Moore.

YMCA HUNTINGTON DAY CAMP. 60 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-421-4242, Ext. 118. Ages 2 – 15. Sports Camp (Grades K – 7 ), Kiddie Camp (Ages 3 – 5), Youth Camp (Grades K – 5), Teens in Action (Grades 6 & 7), Performing Arts (Ages 5 & up), Counselor-in-Training Programs (Grades 8 & 9). Full- and half-day programs, also 2- and 3-day camps. Fees range example: $870 Full-day youth for 3 weeks; $485 Half-days Kiddie for 3 weeks. Swimming, arts and crafts, science, music, sports games and cultural arts program. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Diane Harvey.

HUNTINGTON STATION

MY GYM CHILDREN’S FITNESS CENTER. 128 West Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station, NY 11746. 631 427-GYMS. www.mygym.com Three-hour summer fit and fun days ages 3– 9; 90-minute mini-camp for ages 2 – 4. Gymnastics, sport skills, arts and crafts, board game time, yoga and most of all fun.

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 fees. 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 1. Contact: Paul Rauseo.

MELVILLE

CRESTWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL. 313 Round Swamp Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-692-6361; 631-692-6987 (fax). www.crestwoodcountryday.com info@crestwoodcountryday.com Ages toddlers to teen. Full-day, Half-day, Junior-day. Fees: starting at $500/week. Seven on-site swimming pools with professional swim instruction. Offers sports, arts and crafts, air-conditioned gym and facilities. 50-foot alpine climbing tower and zip lines. Transportation and meals included. Note: Parent/child and teen travel programs also available. Many young campers also attend our school for ages 2 – 5 (kindergarten). Open house: Every Sat. and Sun. from Feb. – June from 10 am – 3 pm. Registration: Began in Aug. Contact: Jeff Deutsch, Mark Transport or Mark Hemmerdinger.

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 fees. On-site swimming. Offers drama, sports, arts and crafts and more. Air conditioned facilities. Transportation included and meals available. Open house: Mar. – Jun., weekends Noon – 4 pm. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Howie Feinstein.
Situated on 20 wooded acres with nature trails, a lake, four heated pools, a 100-foot super slide, beach volleyball and an inline roller-blading course, Kenwal creates small groups of campers to maximize individual attention. Activities include everything from arts and crafts, rock climbing, bungee trampolines, interactive inflatable rides and go-carts. New for 2012: Multiple zip line course. Visit www.kenwaldaycamp.com.

THE NEW DRIFTWOOD DAY CAMP. Headquarters and Camp Site: 331 Mount Misery Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-692-6990. www.driftwooddaycamp.com driftwooddaycamp@gmail.com Ages 4 – 15, co-ed. Full-day, half-day, mini-week (ages 3 to 8 only). Fees: Starting at $500/week. On-site swimming. All sports, including gaga pits, ziplines and a 30-foot climbing wall, arts and crafts, ceramics, go-carts, drama, woodworking, dance and more. Transportation available. Meals included. Open house: Weekends in Feb. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Mike Wagenberg or Ron Kuznetz.

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  info@starflowerexperiences.org. Must have completed 4th or 5th grade. One-week July 9 – 13. Fee: $120. Participants earn keys to help them live in harmony with the Earth and understand how the systems of life on Earth operate. Optional second week of Earth Explorers July 16-20. Registration: Download from website, call or e-mail. Contact: Laurie Farber.

SWEET HILLS RIDING CENTER SUMMER CAMP. West Hills Park, Sweet Hollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-351-9168; www.sweethillsstable.com Ages 6 – 14. One-week sessions, 9 am – 3 pm. Fees: Call for rates. Instruction, lessons, grooming, horse care and more. Also Show Camp. Contact: Jane.

THOMAS SCHOOL OF HORSEMANSHIP. 250 Round Swamp Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-692-6840. www.tshcamp.com  tsh@tshcamp.com Ages 3 – 15, co-ed. Full-day. Half-day for 3 – 4 year olds. Other: three full-days for 3 – 4 year olds. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. This horseback riding camp offers sports, swimming, arts and crafts, dance/drama, horse shows, weekly special events, teen leadership programs and more. Transportation included. Meals not provided. Open house: Feb. 4, Mar. 10 and ongoing. Contact: Barbara English.

Thomas School of Horsemanship Summer Day Camp is the only camp that provides the total camp experience plus an extensive horseback riding program: daily ride, swim, sports and arts instruction. For children 3- 15 years old. Door-to-door transportation from most towns. Let horses bring out the best in your child.

NORTHPORT

CAMPS 'R' US. Headquarters: 41 Heisser Ln., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Camp locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Hicksville, Northport and Valley Stream. 516-935-2267; 866-800-0966 (fax).  www.campsrus.org info@campsrus.org Ages 3 – 15, co-ed. Full-day. Customized schedules also available. Fee: $250/week; other weekly sessions available. Offers sports, games, swimming, bowling and trips. Swimming at off-campus facility. Teen travel program available for 7th, 8th and 9th grade campers. No transportation available. Daily snack and unlimited drinks provided. Open house: See website for details. Registration: Began in Sept.  Contact: Jason M. Turnier.

JOHN W. ENGEMAN THEATER SUMMER CAMP. 250 Main St., Northport, NY 11768. 631-261-2900. www.engemantheater.com Ages 7 – 15. Five- or 3-day sessions. Call for hours. Fees: Start at $550 for 3-day sessions. Call for information. Contact: Bobby Kabat.

MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP. Northport-East Northport Community Theater, Laurel Ave. School (Brosnan Center), Northport, NY. 631-896-5970. www.northportcommunitytheater.org/summercamp.html bdsilver@optonline.net Grades 2 – 12. Full-day and half-day. Fees: Full-day, $930; morning session, $470. July 9 – Aug. 10. Acting, singing, dancing, set design and building, lighting, costuming, puppetry, etc. Several performances and a field trip to a show. Contact: Bette Silver.

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 fees. Trips to local beach. Offers sports, computers, art, music, gym and more. Contact: Jo Imwalle.

SEA STARS MARINE CAMP. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, Fuch’s Preserve Education Center, Northport, NY 11768. 631-239-1800 ext. 28; 631-239-1797 (fax). Kc355@cornell.edu 9 am – 2 pm. Ages 6 – 11, co-ed. Fees: Starting at $215 per week. Long Island’s coastal habitats and inhabitants through hands-on activities, meet-and-greet time with local species, beach trips, games, arts and crafts, nature study and guided nature walks around the pond. No on-site swimming. Meals and transportation not provided. Open House: Call for info. Registration: Begins in Feb. Contact: Mary Foglia or Kristin Colavito.

Town of Islip

BAYPORT

CAMP EDEY – GIRL SCOUTS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY. Main Office: 442 Moreland Rd., Commack, NY, 11725. Camp site: 1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport, NY 11705. 631-472-1625. www.gssc.us/camp/summercamp.asp camp@gssc.us Entering grades 1-9 as of 9/12. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $255/week. On-site swimming. Offers paddle boats, canoes, ga-ga ball, sports, arts and crafts, nature, theme weeks. Meals included, transportation available. Open house: Mar. 4, Apr. 15, May 7, 9, 17, 22. Call for hours: 631-979-0886. Contact: Claudia Bowers.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – BAYPORT. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: Bayport United Methodist Church, 482 Middle Rd., Bayport, NY 11705. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

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 2- and 3-day weeks. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers Sports Camp, Teen Camp, Kiddie Camp, Dance Camp, Performing Arts Camp. Transportation available. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Sharde’ Niehoff.

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. www.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.

EAST ISLIP

ISLIP TOWN SUMMER PLAYGROUND CAMPS. 50 Irish Ln., East Islip, NY 11730. 631-224-5406. www.townofislip-ny.gov All ages and various programs. Fees: Call for fees. 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.

HAUPPAUGE

HIDDEN POND DAY CAMP AT THE RINX. 660 Terry Rd., Hauppauge, NY 11788. 631-232-3222, Ext. 201. www.therinx.com  hiddenpondcamp@therinx.com Ages 4 – 15. Full-day. Fees: Call or visit website for fees. Minimum 3 weeks. On-site swimming (3 heated pools). Ice-skating, tennis, music, dance, high ropes, go carts, gaga ball and more. No transportation; meals included. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Peter Trupia and Matt Pagliari.

SOLUNA STUDIO THEATER CAMP. Headquarters and Camp Location: 590 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge, NY 11788. 631-708-9681;631-761-6601 (fax). www.solunastudiony.com solunastudioNY@gmail.com Ages 5 - 14; co-ed. Full-day; half-day. Fee: $599 for five weeks. Offers acting, theater, music, dance and art. No on-site swimming. Soluna Studio is a performing arts studio with two full dance rooms, a rehearsal room and a professional stage. Grades K - 4: "Willy Wonka Junior" from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Grades 4 - 9: "High School Musical" from 12:30 - 3:30 pm. Transportation and meals not provided. Registration: Began in June. Contact: Megan Pietroforte.

OAKDALE

ST. JOHN’S SPORTS ACADEMY. Headquarters: St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Pkwy., Queens, NY 11439. Camp site: 500 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, NY 11769. 631-218-7776; 631-218-7730 (fax). sportsacademy@stjohns.edu. Ages 8 – 18, co-ed. Full-day and half-day. Fees: $325/week, full day; $225/week, half day.  No on-site swimming. Offers  soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball. Transportation not provided. Meals included for full-time campers only. Open house: Mar. 3, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 14, 21; 10 am – noon. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Mark Russell.

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF OAKDALE. 1645 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, NY 11769. 631-244-0303. www.tutortimeoakdale.com. Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

WEST ISLIP

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE OF WEST ISLIP. 181 Sunrise Hwy., West Islip, NY 11710. 631-661-4000. www.tutortimewestislip.com Ages 3 – 12, co-ed. Full-day, half-day and other flexible options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- day/week. Fee: Varies. Call for info. Traveling camp for school age children, arts and crafts, sports, drama. No on-site swimming. Daily field trips for school age children, weekly field trips for preschool children, in-house field trips from the Island’s most entertaining and educational organizations. Transportation available. Snacks and lunch included. Registration: Began in Jan.

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 fees. 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.

SAYVILLE

DESTINATION SCIENCE – ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 257 Middle Rd., Sayville, NY 11782. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week.  Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.

Town of Riverhead

BAITING HOLLOW

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

RIVERHEAD

ATLANTIS SUMMER ADVENTURE DAYS. Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901. 631-208-9200. www.longislandaquarium.com Call for ages. Half-day. Fees: Ranging from $75 – 350. On-site swimming. Specializing in science and marine life, Atlantis Summer Adventure Days offers interactive fun with snorkeling, kayaking, shark dives and tours. Meals and transportation not provided. Open House and Registration: Call for info. Contact: Karen Kern.

RENAISSANCE SUMMER ARTS CAMPS. East End Arts School, 141 E. Main Street, Riverhead, 631-369-2171, www.eeacSchool.blogspot.com education@eastendarts.org Ages: 9 to 14. Specialties: Visual Art, Theatre, Music, Technology and more. Fee: Starting at $325 per week. Each Camp is a week-long exploration of the fundamentals of Art, Theatre, Music or Audio-Video Technology, with plenty of fun-time, coached by highly experienced teachers and artists. Camps run Monday-Friday, July 9 through August 24. Voted “2011’s Best of the Best North Fork Summer Camps” in Dan’s Papers. Note: Open house from noon to 5 p.m. May 27.

RENAISSANCE KID CAMP. East End Arts School, 141 E. Main Street, Riverhead, 631-369-2171, www.eeacSchool.blogspot.com education@eastendarts.org Ages: 5 to 8. Fee: Starting at $650 for July 23 through August 3. Specialties: A two-week program, each day Art, Music and Theatre activities and games. Note: Daily snack provided; campers bring their own lunch in an insulated container; early morning and aftercare available. Voted “2011’s Best of the Best North Fork Summer Camps” in Dan’s Papers. Note: Open house from noon to 5 p.m. May 27.

RIVERHEAD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL/CAMP. 165 Columbus Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 631-727-3737. www.northforkparents.com/riverheadcountryday/index.htm teachery@optonline.net Ages 2 – 12. Full-day. Two-, 3- or 5-day programs. Fees: Call for rates. Offers arts and crafts, music, outdoor games and special events each week. Meals provided. Note: Air-conditioned building. Registration: As of Mar. 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.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – RIVERHEAD. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: Town of Riverhead Parks and Recreation, George Young Community Center, 485 S Jamesport Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

Town of Smithtown

KINGS PARK

SCOPE – ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP. Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park, NY. 631-360-3652, www.scopeonline.us Ages: Entering grades 1-8 in September. 8:30-3:00. Fee: Grades 1-4 $310/week; grades 5-8 $340/week. Themed weeks centered on nature exploration of coastal and woodland habitats and inhabitants, beach trips, hiking, crafts, games and hands-on activities using the expanse of the park. Older campers will participate in off-site trips, canoe programs, conservation biology projects and group dynamics activities. Open house: May 18. Contact: Jill Lau at JLau@wsboces.org.

SMITHTOWN

DESTINATION SCIENCE – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Headquarters: 953 N. Elm St., Orange, CA 92867. Camp site: First Presbyterian Church, 175 E. Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787. 888-909-2822; 888-909-7577 (fax). www.destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Ages 5 – 11, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm), half-day (9 am – noon), extended care (8 – 9 am; 3:30 – 5:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $259 – $359/week. Enroll by Feb. 29 and save $90/week. No on-site swimming. Campers engage in 20 hands-on science activities each week.  Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Kathy Heraghty.

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. 905 West 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: Call for fees. Offers indoor programs only: primarily soccer with other sports activities, e.g., basketball, volleyball, track, etc. Meals included for indoor programs only. Open house: Call for info. Contact: Karen S. Schmermund.

IVY LEAGUE DAY CAMP. 211 Brooksite Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-265-4177. www.ivyleaguekids.com  info@ivyleaguekids.com Ages 3 – 15. Full-day, mini-day. Fees: available online or call for fees. Flexible program options, 4-8 weeks.  On-site swimming (4 heated pools). Offers 2 swims daily, rock climbing, go carts, all sports, variety of performing and creative arts; Tutoring and enrichment programs available; extended day for working parents. Transportation and meals included. Contact: Noah Cooper, Linda Kaplan or Meredith Stern.

KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER. 113 Terry Rd., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-979-5018. For information, see main listing under Farmingville.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND – SMITHTOWN. Headquarters: PO Box 401, Woodmere, NY 11598. Camp site: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 866-331-2493. www.madscienceli.com  info@madscienceli.com Ages pre-K – 6th grade. Half-day (9 am – noon) or other (1 – 4 pm); 4 or 5 days in length. Fees: Starting at $180. Up to 12 weekly themes to choose from. Register for up to 10 themes. Daily science take-homes and tons of hands-on science activities per theme. Transportation not provided. Registration and Open House: Call for information. Contact: Maryanne Pizzitola.

SMITHTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PORTALS TO THE PAST.
Headquarters: 239 Middle Country Rd., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-265-6768. 631-979-4694 (fax).  Camp site: 211 Middle Country Rd., Smithtown. education@smithtownhistorical.org Ages 6 – 12, co-ed. Full-days and half-days. Fees: $75/week, half-day (Mon., Wed., Fri.); $50/week, half-day (Tues., Thurs.); $150/week, full-day (Mon., Wed., Fri.); $100/week, full-day (Tues., Thurs.). No on-site swimming. History-related hands-on activities and crafts. No transportation. Snack provided. Registration: Begins Apr. 23. Contact: Elizabeth Jenks.
SWEETBRIAR NATURE CENTER DISCOVERY CAMPS. 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-979-6344, Ext. 102. eyswbriarnc@aol.com www.sweetbriarnc.org Ages 3 – 13. Full-day, half-day (preschool). Fee: Starting at $125/week (preschool); $230 (Discovery Weeks); $330/week (Explorer’s Club). No on-site swimming — sprinkler only. Nature exploration, nature crafts, drama. Natural Wonders (preschoolers), Discovery Weeks (ages 5 – 10), Explorer’s Club (ages 11 – 14). 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 fees. On-site swimming. Offers sports camps, playground programs, water sports, cultural arts. No transportation or meals provided. Open house/registration: Call.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S DAY CAMP OF SUFFOLK. New York Institute of Technology, Student Activities Center, Ste., 121, 300 Carlton Ave., Central Islip 11722. 631-476-3330, 800-DAY-CAMP. www.ypdc.com/suffolk-county-day-camp  mgd6786@msn.com Ages 4 – 14. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers swimming, sports, talent (dance, art), trips. Transportation included. Open house: Check website. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Michael Davidson.

ST. JAMES

HARBOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP AND WORKSHOPS. 17 Three Sisters Rd., St. James, NY 11780. 631-584-5555, 631-862-7664 (fax). www.campharbor.org Ages 3 – 14, co-ed. Full and half-days; weekly sessions/flexible scheduling. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming, academic and specialty workshops, choice afternoon, contests and challenges, drama production, music, nature, arts and crafts, sports, archery, C.I.T. program. No transportation. Friday pizza lunch/snacks included. Mon-Thurs. lunch available for additional fee. Open house: Call for tour. Registration: Call for registration. Contact: Heidi Giffuni.

KNOX SCHOOL SUMMER ADVENTURES. 541 Long Beach Rd., St. James. 631-686-1600, Ext. 420. www.knoxschool.org Ages K – 10th grade. CIT program for 10th graders; travel camp for grades 7, 8 and 9. 9 am – 3:30 pm. Flexibility: 7 weeks of fun; choose your days and weeks; from 1 - 5 days for as many weeks as you wish. Red Cross swim lesson in our pool, tennis, kayaking, volleyball, field sports, chess/board games, dance, drama/theater, music, on a rotating schedule. Specialty Camps: riding, baseball, tennis, Red Bull soccer, cheerleading, competitive dance. Enrichment: Math Maniacs, science, computer, SAT prep. Transportation and extended day available. Lunch provided. Call for tour and/or brochure. Contact: Darlene Belnick.

SUMMER ARTCAMPS AT MILLS POND HOUSE. 660 Route 25A, St. James, NY 11780. phone: 631-862-6575; fax: 631-862-8730. classes@stacarts.org www.stacarts.org/page/show/Summer+Art+Camp Ages 6 – 12. Full Day, week-long art camps for Ages 7-9 and 10-12 and half-day week-long programs for grades 1-3. Students are encouraged to experiment with materials and explore a variety of ways to interpret their ideas in art, learning to view the world as a place filled with possibilities, where they can express their own vision.Camp hours are from 9 am to 4 pm. Full-day Camps are $325 per week. Half-day camps for first second and third graders $180. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration begins April 12.

Town of Southold

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). Ages 18 mos. – 12 yrs. Full-day, half-day (preschoolers only). Two-, 3- or 4-day sessions. Fees: Call for fees. 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.

SOUTHOLD

PECONIC DUNES 4-H CAMP. Headquarters: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Camp Site: 6375 Soundview Ave., Southold, NY 11971. 631-852-8629, 631-852-8627 (fax). www.peconicdunes.com info@peconicdunes.com. Ages 7 – 16, co-ed. Full-day and overnight. Fees: $299/week (day camp); $580/week (overnight camp). On-site swimming (Long Island Sound). Archery, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and sports, with specialties including: environmental science (ECO), sailing, expressive arts, videography, photography and sports. No transportation available. Meals are provided for overnight campers only. Open house: Mar. 4, Mar. 25, Apr. 15, May 6, 10 am – 2 pm. Registration: Began Jan. 1. Contact: Melissa Elkins.