Day camps in Long Island

Long Island Aquarium Summer Adventure Days

day camp · Riverhead

AgesPrograms for ages 3–16 (theme weeks by age band)

ScheduleWeekly July & August programs; many full-day weeks 9am–3pm

PriceVaries by week (examples ~$95–$510); members save 10%

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Town of Huntington Dix Hills Adventure Camp

day camp · Dix Hills

AgesGrades 1–8 (as of September)

ScheduleFull-day summer sessions Mon–Fri 8:15am–3:45pm; after care to 6pm available

PriceSession I (3 weeks) $737.50 w/ Recreation ID / $985 without; Sessions II–III $500 / $665

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Marjorie R. Post Park

day camp · Massapequa

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day Mon–Fri June 29–August 7, 2026; 9:00am–3:30pm with supervised lunch and swimming

Price$800 per child

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YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp — Glen Cove

day camp · Glen Cove

Ages3–15 (Kiddie, Youth, Pre-Teen, Teen, Sports Camp, CIT)

ScheduleSummer sessions (e.g. 2026 four 2-week sessions late June–late August); hours 9am–4pm; AM care 7–9am; PM care 4–6pm

PricePricing shown during online enrollment

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Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay–East Norwich Summer Camp

day camp · Oyster Bay

AgesMini Camp ages 3–5 (toilet trained); full-day grades K–8

ScheduleMon–Fri summer; Mini Camp ~9:00am–11:45am; full-day ~9:00am–3:00pm

PriceMeal plan option $35/week for grades K–8 when offered

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Camp Gan Israel of Central Long Island

day camp · Plainview

AgesChildren seeking Jewish-atmosphere day camp (all Jewish walks of life welcome)

ScheduleJun 29–Aug 20 2026; 9am–3:45pm; before/after care 8am–5pm; weekly options

PriceWeekly tiers from ~$575 (subsidized Tier 3) to ~$775 (Tier 1 with extras); add-ons e.g. lunch $45/wk, horseback $75/wk, bus $125/wk (gandaycamp.com/2026)

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Camp Quinipet Day Camp

day camp · Shelter Island

Ages5–13

ScheduleMon–Fri 9am–4pm; multi-week summer sessions

Price2026 weekly Traditional Day Camp $970; Day Camp Sailing $1,070; Community Sailing $660

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Culinary Clubhouse Kids Cooking Camps

day camp · Garden City

AgesPetit Chefs 4–7; Commis 8–12; Apprentice 13–17

ScheduleCamps, workshops, and weekly classes

PriceMonthly class plans from $259 (Petit/Commis/Apprentice)

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Future Stars Summer Camps — Nassau

day camp · Old Westbury

AgesSports and specialty day camps (age bands by program)

ScheduleWeekly summer sessions

PriceOld Westbury weekly ~$695 sports / $795 STEAM / $895 adventure (summer rate sheet); Garden City sports ~$665/wk, arts/STEAM ~$795/wk with multi-week discounts (fscamps.com)

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Future Stars Summer Camps — Suffolk (Grant Campus)

day camp · Brentwood

AgesEarly childhood through teens; sports and STEAM specialty camps (age bands by program)

ScheduleWeekly Mon–Fri 9am–4pm Jun 29–Aug 21 2026

PriceWeekly specialty camp ~$665–$895 by program/campus; multi-week discounts; early/late care extra (fscamps.com dates & rates)

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Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Summer Day Camp

day camp · Locust Valley

AgesRising 1st–8th graders (Kiddie / Junior / Senior tracks)

ScheduleMon–Fri 9:00am–4:00pm (e.g. July 6–August 14, 2026); extended day 8:00–9:00am and 4:00–5:30pm

Price$325/week (weekly trip included); extended day $60/week

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Hidden Pond Day Camp at The Rinx

day camp · Hauppauge

AgesHalf- and full-day for ages 3–4; Kindergarten through 10th grade

ScheduleJun 29–Aug 21 2026; 3/4/5-day options from 1–8 weeks

Price2026: 1 week 5-day $1,310 · 4-day $1,082 · 3-day $838; 8 weeks 5-day $7,564; + $100 registration (deposit $300); PM extended $20/day (therinx.com Hidden Pond PDF)

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Long Island Game Farm Family Visits & Kids Programs

day camp · Manorville

AgesFamily animal park visits; educational shows (check camp calendar if offered)

ScheduleSeasonal park hours and animal encounters

PriceSpecial event example $25 adult / $15 child (general admission on site)

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

day camp · Wheatley Heights

AgesEntering grades K–6 (preschool through tween/teen tracks also offered)

ScheduleFull summer options typically late June–late August; day camps Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:00pm

PriceSession lengths 4–8 weeks; pricing in current brochure

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Nassau County Summer Recreation Program — Cantiague Park

day camp · Hicksville

Ages5–12

ScheduleSix-week summer program; 8:30am–4:00pm at Cantiague Park

Price$1,200 total listed for 2026 season; $50 sibling discount

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Nassau County Summer Recreation Program — Wantagh Park

day camp · Wantagh

Ages5–12

ScheduleSix-week summer program (e.g. 2026 June 29–August 6); 8:30am–4:00pm

Price$1,200 total listed for 2026 season ($100 registration + $1,100 tuition); $50 sibling discount

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Quogue Wildlife Refuge Little Naturalist & Ecology Summer Camps

day camp · Quogue

AgesLittle Naturalist ages 4–6; Summer Ecology grades 2–6

ScheduleLittle Naturalist Tue–Thu 9–12; Ecology Mon–Fri 9–12

PriceLittle Naturalist $185–$220; Ecology $325–$350

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Ross Sports Camp — East Hampton

day camp · East Hampton

Ages4–16 athletics including tennis and basketball

ScheduleSummer sports camp on East Hampton campus

Price$1,800/week (early-reg discounts up to 18%); bus $350/week ages 5+ (ross.org/summer/sports)

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Ross Summer Camp — Bridgehampton

day camp · Bridgehampton

AgesEarly childhood ages 2–5; immersive ages 6–12; academics ages 6–14; boarding 12–16

ScheduleSummer day programs on Bridgehampton campus

Price$1,800/week (early-reg discounts up to 18%); bus $350/week ages 5+ (ross.org/summer/camp)

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Sandy Hollow Day Camp

day camp · Southampton

AgesHalf day ages 3–4; full day ages 4–14

ScheduleWeekly summer sessions late June–late August; half day 9:00–12:30 or 12:30–4:00; full day 9:00–4:00

PriceFull day from about $1,015–$1,065/week; half day from about $780–$830/week (multi-week discounts)

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Smithtown Summer Camp at The Knox School

day camp · St. James

Ages4–16 (Early through Upper Camp + CIT 14–16)

ScheduleMon–Fri 9am–4pm; 8 weeks Jun 29–Aug 21 2026; before/after care available

PriceTuition includes lunch/snacks/swim; before/after care extra (rates on site)

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Southampton Camp & Club

day camp · Southampton

Ages2–11

ScheduleTraditional summer day camp with aquatics, sports, and arts

Price2026: 1 week $2,795 · 8 weeks $14,500 (pay-in-full/autopay discounts); sibling & mini-day credits (southamptoncc.com)

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Sweetbriar Nature Center Kids Programs & Camps

day camp · Smithtown

AgesYouth nature education and seasonal camps (check current ages)

ScheduleSeasonal nature programs and summer camps

PriceGrounds free; rainforest/turtle room $5/person; kids programs e.g. First Steps ~$20/class; family events ~$15 child/$5 adult; summer camp week members $375 / non-members $425 (sweetbriarnc.org)

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The Green School Summer & Saturday Camps

day camp · Sagaponack

AgesSaturday camp ages 3–8; summer camp and holiday camps

ScheduleSaturday morning farm programs; seasonal camps

PriceSummer week M–F AM $1,570 · EXT $1,750 · FULL $1,850 (gratuity added at checkout); Sat camp $165 + $30 gratuity (the-green-school.org)

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Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary Summer Camp

day camp · Oyster Bay

Ages5–12 by group; CIT 13–17

ScheduleSix weekly sessions Jul–Aug Mon–Fri 9am–3pm

Price$565/child per regular session (CIT separate; 2026)

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Town of Babylon Day Camp

day camp · Babylon

AgesAge 5 as of late June who completed kindergarten through 6th grade (residents only)

ScheduleSummer day camp; online registration via Parks Household Account

Price2026 full-day 6-week day camp $450 resident / $700 non-resident; half-day $225 / $335 (Town of Babylon recreational fee schedule)

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Town of Babylon Summer Day Camp

day camp · Deer Park

AgesCompleted kindergarten through age 12 (completed 6th grade); residents only

ScheduleFull-day 9am–3pm at Fabio Buttitta / North Amityville; half-day sessions at Phelps Lane

Price2026 full-day 6-week $450 resident / $700 non-resident; half-day $225 / $335 (Babylon Chapter A217 fees)

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Town of Hempstead Averill Blvd Park Summer Recreation

day camp · Elmont

Ages5–14

ScheduleMon–Fri Jul 6–Aug 7 2026; arts & crafts focus at Averill Blvd

PriceFree

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Town of Hempstead Azalea Park Summer Recreation

day camp · Levittown

Ages5–14

ScheduleMon–Fri Jul 6–Aug 7 2026

PriceFree

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Town of Hempstead Newbridge Road Park Summer Recreation

day camp · North Bellmore

Ages5–14

ScheduleMon–Fri Jul 6–Aug 7 2026 full summer recreation schedule

PriceFree

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Town of Hempstead Rath Park Summer Recreation

day camp · Franklin Square

Ages5–14

ScheduleMon–Fri Jul 6–Aug 7 2026

PriceFree

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Town of Hempstead Summer Recreation Park Activities

day camp · Hempstead

Ages5–13 (some pages list 5–14)

ScheduleFree park-based summer recreation Mon–Fri July 6–August 7, 2026; times vary by park

PriceFree

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Town of Huntington Camp Soundview

day camp · Northport

AgesGrades 1–8 (as of September)

ScheduleSessions at Crab Meadow Beach; Mon–Fri 8:15am–2:00pm (rainy-day cancellations noted)

Price$355/session w/ Recreation ID; $550 without; Session I (3 weeks) $520 / $812.50

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Town of Huntington Goldstar Camp

day camp · Huntington

AgesGrades 1–8 as of Sep 2026

ScheduleFull-day environmental camp at Coindre Hall / Gold Star Battalion Beach; multi-session summer

PriceGoldstar Camp ~$355–$550 per 3-week session with/without Recreation ID (grades 1–8); other town sessions ~$242–$665 by program (huntingtonny.gov recreation)

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Town of Huntington Kindergarten Adventure Camp

day camp · Dix Hills

AgesKindergarten (as of September)

ScheduleHalf-day Mon–Fri 8:45am–11:45am

PriceSession I (3 weeks) $475 w/ Recreation ID / $700 without; Sessions II–III $325 / $445

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Town of North Hempstead Yes We Can Community Center Summer Day Camp

day camp · Westbury

Ages5–13 (Town of North Hempstead residents only)

ScheduleMon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm summer (dates posted seasonally)

PriceCamp for Town of North Hempstead residents; youth membership $2.50/mo or $30/yr required for programs (northhempsteadny.gov registration_and_fees); camp session fees via Membership Desk application

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park

day camp · Farmingdale

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day 9:00am–3:30pm; water activities (no pool swim program)

Price$800 per child

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Harry Tappen Beach & Park

day camp · Glenwood Landing

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day 9:00am–3:30pm; swimming offered

Price$800 per child

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park

day camp · Plainview

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day 9:00am–3:30pm; swimming offered

Price$800 per child

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Syosset-Woodbury Community Park

day camp · Woodbury

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day 9:00am–3:30pm; swimming offered

Price$800 per child

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Town of Riverhead Summer Camp

day camp · Riverhead

AgesEntering grades 1–6; Teen Camp grades 7–8

ScheduleWeekly sessions Jun 29–Aug 21 2026; Mon–Fri ~8:45am–4:45pm (teen Mon–Thu)

PriceCommunity Center/School camp $230 residents / $270 non ($185/$225 week 1); Teen $280/$320

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Town of Riverhead Teen Camp

day camp · Aquebogue

AgesEntering grades 7–8

ScheduleMon–Thu 8:45am–4:45pm (weeks 2–7 typically)

PriceResidents $280/session; non-residents $320

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Town of Riverhead Youth Camp — Aquebogue Elementary

day camp · Aquebogue

AgesEntering grades 1–6

ScheduleWeekly summer sessions; camp 8:45am–4:45pm

PriceResidents $230/session; non-residents $270

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Town of Riverhead Youth Camp — George Young Community Center

day camp · Jamesport

AgesEntering grades 1–6 (completed kindergarten)

ScheduleWeekly sessions late June–late August; camp 8:45am–4:45pm; early morning 7:30–8:45am

PriceResidents $230/session; non-residents $270; early morning $30/session

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Town of Smithtown Summer Recreation Programs

day camp · Smithtown

ScheduleSummer programs; online registration via ActiveNet (e.g. opens June 1 for summer)

PriceBeach Camp $155/session (Mon–Thu mornings); other rec fees vary (smithtownrec.com)

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Town of Southampton Youth Bureau Summer Programs

day camp · Southampton

AgesSummer Discovery Club grades 5–8; Tuesdays on the Go grades 6–10

ScheduleDiscovery Club Jul 6–Aug 13; youth trips Jul 7–Aug 11

PriceSummer Discovery Club (grades 5–8): $600 for 6 weeks ($550 if by May 15) (southamptontownny.gov Youth Bureau)

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Village of Greenport Summer Day Camp

day camp · Greenport

Ages4–12 (groups 4–6, 7–9, 10–12)

ScheduleMon–Fri 8:30am–4pm; Jun 29–Aug 21 2026 (8 weeks)

Price8-week full summer $2,000 · weekly $250 · daily $50; $250 deposit with application; extended drop-off/pick-up $20 each (villageofgreenport.gov Summer Day Camp 2026 application)

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What's Cooking Summer & Holiday Camps

day camp · Oyster Bay

AgesChildren of all ages (cooking camps)

ScheduleSummer and holiday culinary camps

PriceCamp & workshop pricing via site events; individual chef class ~$225 (whatscookingny.com)

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YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp — Bay Shore (Great South Bay)

day camp · Bay Shore

Ages3–15

ScheduleSummer day camp sessions; 9am–4pm with extended care options

PricePricing shown during online enrollment

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YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp — East Hampton RECenter

day camp · East Hampton

Ages3–15

ScheduleSummer day camp sessions at East Hampton RECenter / John M. Marshall School area

PricePricing shown during online enrollment

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YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp — Huntington

day camp · Huntington

Ages3–15

ScheduleSummer day camp sessions; 9am–4pm with extended care options

PricePricing shown during online enrollment

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YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp — Patchogue / Brookhaven Roe

day camp · Holtsville

Ages3–15 (Kiddie Camp at Patchogue Family YMCA; other programs at Brookhaven Roe)

ScheduleSummer day camp sessions; 9am–4pm with extended care options

PricePricing shown during online enrollment

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Mid-Island Y JCC Early Childhood Camp — Plainview

day camp · Plainview

AgesPreschool Discoverers / Explorers (entering 3s–4s nursery)

Schedule3- or 5-day options; typical day 9:00am–4:00pm

PriceIncludes lunch and door-to-door transportation per brochure

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Sid Jacobson JCC Summer Camps

day camp · East Hills

AgesEarly childhood through youth camp tracks (see Camp Kehilla / Camp Ga’Avah pages)

ScheduleSummer day camp season

PriceSummer Streeters 2026 ~$2,000–$5,200 by program/weeks/member status; Early Childhood 2s summer ~$4,200–$6,253 by days & payment type (SJJCC rate pages/PDFs)

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Sid Jacobson JCC Summer Streeters Day Camp

day camp · East Hills

AgesLil Streeters nursery 3s; lower Pre-K–K; upper grades 1–3; travel grades 4–8

ScheduleMon–Fri 8:30am–4pm Jun 29–Aug 14 2026 (closed Jul 3); 3- or 5-day; half-day for youngest

Price2026: ~$2,000–$4,800 member / $2,400–$5,200 nonmember by program & weeks (Lil Streeters through Travel Camp); $300 nonrefundable deposit (Summer Streeters rates PDF)

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Suffolk Y JCC Camp Wonderland

day camp · Commack

AgesPreschool entering 3s through 3rd grade

ScheduleFull-day ~9:00am–4:00pm; 3- and 5-day options

Price2026: 5-day Wonderland ~$3,480 (4 wks) to $5,800 (8 wks); 3-day lower; before/after care $15/day (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF)

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Suffolk Y JCC Island Quest Day Camp

day camp · Wheatley Heights

AgesGrades K–9 (LIT 10th grade)

ScheduleSummer day camp at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds

Price2026 Island Quest full summer ~$6,890 Travelers / $7,370 Adventurers / $8,020 Voyagers (hub transport included); shorter weeks lower (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF)

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Suffolk Y JCC Stage 74 Summer Theater Camp

day camp · Commack

AgesGrades 5–9 (CIT grade 10)

ScheduleFull-day theater camp ~10:00am–4:00pm

Price2026 Stage 74: ~$3,500 (3 wks) to $7,000 (8 wks); before/after care $15/day (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF)

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The Adventure Park at Long Island Zip & Climb

day camp · Farmingdale

AgesKids aerial adventure courses (height/age rules on site)

ScheduleSeasonal open adventure park hours

PriceOnline GA from ~$69 ages 14+ / $59 ages 7–13 (3 hrs + briefing); walk-up +$10; Adventure Playground ages 3–6 also offered (myadventurepark.com / POS)

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Town of Brookhaven Special Recreation Summer Camp

day camp · Brookhaven

Ages5–11 (must have completed kindergarten)

ScheduleAdaptive summer recreation with games, arts & crafts, and swimming (see Rec Guide)

Price$87 (ages 5–11 with IEP; Brookhaven residents; limited spots) (brookhavenny.gov)

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