Summer Camps on Long Island: Guide to Specialty, Sleepaway & Day Camps

You're sure to find the right summer program for your kids in Nassau or Suffolk county.

By Directories Editor April 1, 2025

For summer camps on Long Island, check out everything from nature to academic camps for kids. Find the perfect camp here.

For many children, going to summer camp is a rite of passage. Camp is the perfect place for boys and girls to make friends, discover new interests, and find their independence. While the experience is fun for the children, it can be overwhelming for the parents. Unsure where to start? We've rounded up some of the best Long Island camps. From sleepaway to day camps, this list includes specialty camps that range from music, theater, and dance, to STEM and STEAM to sports, art, academic enrichment, and camps for older kids. Give your child the opportunity to make memories that'll last a lifetime. Explore our list of summer camps throughout Long Island to find the best camp for your child. Whether you're in Syosset, Merrick, Port Washington, Hicksville, Farmingdale, Melville, Williston Park, Amityville, Uniondale, Hempstead, Stony Brook, Huntington, Westbury, Commack, Plainview, Mineola, Rockville Centre, Bethpage, Islip, Smithtown, Massapequa, Freeport, Roslyn, Hewlett, Lawrence, Dix Hills, Merrick, Jericho, Hamptons, or Port Jefferson, there's a camp perfect for your family. Register for day and summer camps online today!

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Academic Enrichment Camps

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
55 Northern Blvd. , Greenvale
516-484-1789
Email [email protected]

Discover new interests and meet new friends at our STEM and art summer camp. Develop new skills and enjoy applying what you already know! Our program includes robotics, coding, science experiments, art, chess, and tennis lessons. Designed for children ages 5-12. Full- and half-day available.

BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
2 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn
516-627-1910

Buckley Scholars is an exciting, elite academic program that allows students entering grades fifth-ninth to explore their passions through hands-on workshops, true-to-life simulations, and essential leadership development activities! The two-week program is a partnership between the Buckley Summer Academy and the National Student Leadership Conference.

Art Camps

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WOODBURY NY
90 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury
516-921-3300

Website

Early Art Masters, the Primrose proprietary art program, teaches children the techniques of famous artists and explores various art media and processes. Children also learn to properly use and care for art materials.

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
55 Northern Blvd. , Greenvale
516-484-1789
Email [email protected]

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS -- NASSAU
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Old Westbury, Garden City, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton-Riverhead, and Southampton.

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience! For 40+ years, Future Stars has helped campers build skills, character, friendships, and lasting memories. 8 Locations. Weekly Sessions. Grades K-10. 40+ Programs.

FUTURE STARS SUMMER CAMPS-SUFFOLK
Future Stars Summer Camps – Nassau & Suffolk

914-273-8500

8 locations across Long Island: Farmingdale, Syosset, Brentwood, Patchogue, Westhampton, Riverhead, and Southampton.

ONE RIVER SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN
5070 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station
631-743-7001
Email [email protected]

One River School provides online and in-studio art camps all summer long for grades kindergarten-12th in a social and safe environment. One-week sessions offer a wide variety of subjects: sculpture, animation, street art, manga and anime, portfolio development, illustration, architecture, digital art, and realistic drawing.

USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Email [email protected]

Usdan is an award-winning day camp where students ages 5-18 immerse themselves in art, theater, music, dance, sports, and more taught by professional educators and artists. This summer, after months spent indoors, campers can recharge on our Long Island campus in the woods surrounded by friends who share their enthusiasm.

Dance Camps

EGLEVSKY BALLET
700 Hicksville Road, suite 102, Bethpage
516-746-1115

Eglevsky Ballet provides professional caliber training for all ages and abilities. The Ballet Summer Intensive is a full-day program for serious dancers, with classes in ballet, pointe, variations, and modern.TheBallet and Contemporary Workshop held in August focuses on dancers with a keen interest in contemporary, jazz, musical theater, and modern.

LITTLE SPONGES CHILD LEARNING CENTER
1000 Shames Drive, Westbury
516-595-7900

LSPA is a dance camp that offers beginners and intermediate dancers an opportunity to grow in the art of dance and performing arts. Dancers will have the opportunity to work on technique as well as explore new disciplines and genres. Teachers help build confidence, strength, rhythm, flexibility, technique, and tempo.

USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Email [email protected]

Day Camps

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WOODBURY NY
90 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury
516-921-3300

Website

At Primrose Schools Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, and explorers as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments, and themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking—all while having a blast!

92NY CAMPS
Rockland County, Orangeburg, NY 10962, Orangeburg
212.415.5573
Email [email protected]

From New York City’s Upper East Side to our beautiful Rockland County campgrounds and beyond, our summer experiences provide kids and teens of all ages with unlimited opportunities to learn, grow — and have fun. Traditional day camps, summer intensives, for one week or the whole summer. Sign up today!

BETH SHOLOM DAY CAMP
401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
516-620-2022
Email [email protected]

Beth Sholom Day Camp offers children, ages 3-15, the opportunity to reach their goals in a friendly, noncompetitive atmosphere. Activities include music, dance, arts and crafts, karate, as well as outdoor sports. Red cross swim instruction is offered in our three heated pools. BSDC provides door-to-door, air-conditioned transportation.

BUCKLEY DAY CAMP
2 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn
516-365-7760
Email [email protected]

Buckley Day Camp provides a unique environment where children are given the opportunity to have fun, create friendships, and make memories in a fun, noncompetitive environment. We have enhanced Covid safety protocols and a program designed to meet the individuals needs of children ages 3-15!

CAMP JACOBSON
340 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury
516-626-1094
Email [email protected]

A place where children flourish in a safe, nurturing environment built upon Jewish values and ideals. At Camp Jacobson, we encourage individual exploration, foster personal development, inspire healthy choices, and enable children to establish lifelong friendships. We are dedicated to providing high-quality summer camp experiences for every camper and family.

CAMP W - WHERE FRIENDSHIPS ARE MADE
121 Wolf Hill Road, Melville
631-692-6222
Email [email protected]

Camp W "Where Friendships Are Made" located in Melville, for campers ages 4-14 has athletics, swimming, creative arts, and other unique activities. Transportation, hot lunch, early care/late care, two-nine week sessions are available. 15 campers per group, team building, exercise, and professional shows are offered. Campers choose their afternoon activities.

CAMPS 'R' US
Locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Deer Park, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Melville, St. James, Syosset, Valley Stream, and Williston Park,
516-935-CAMP (2267)
Email [email protected]

We advocate for children to have a meaningful, positive, and safe summer at camp. Following the unprecedented circumstances of current events, it is our mission to deliver a safe summer camp experience that will nurture the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being of our campers.

COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
354 Lakeville Road, lower level, Great Neck
516-466-8422
Email [email protected]

Countryside Montessori School is offering in-person camp for children ages 18 months to 6 years old. There are morning academics for the older children and playtime for all children. Zoom sessions are also being offered in the morning with a different topic each day.

EVERBROOK ACADEMY
209 Glen Head Road, Glen Head
866-222-0269
Everbrook Academy of Smithtown
740 Route 347, Smithtown

Its full STEAM ahead to fun and excitement at Camp Everbrook in Glen Head. Enjoy weekly themed experiences (exploring subjects including science, art, animals, history, and games), engaging activities, fun field trips, and healthy meals and snacks. Experience a 21st century summer at Everbrook Academy. Visit everbrookacademy.com/summer and learn more.

FRIENDS ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAMS
270 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley
516-393-4207
Email [email protected]

Friends Academy Summer Programs provides children ages 3-14 with high quality opportunities in STEM, the arts, and sports. Children learn, explore, socialize, and create wonderful memories that last a lifetime. Programs are taught by school faculty and highly qualified industry professionals.

HOFSTRA SUMMER CAMPS
101 Oak St., Uniondale
516-463-7676
Email [email protected]

Hofstra Summer Camps offer children, entering grades kindergarten-12th in September, more than 70 programs from theater to sports, gaming, art, music, STEM, academics, culinary, dance, YouTube Studio, and Adventure Education. At our camp, kids will explore their interests, learn valuable social skills, and have fun while gaining confidence.

KENWAL DAY CAMP
100 Drexel Ave., Melville
631-694-3399
Email [email protected]

We opened and operated last summer without a single case of covid! Kenwal is the camp where children can start at age 3, and still thrive at 16. Campers are nurtured and challenged in a fun, safe environment designed for success! Building self-esteem, and being "unplugged" are achieved regularly.

KIDS COUNTRY DAY CAMP
37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mount Sinai
631-331-5351

Children ages 3-12 take part in more than 50 fun exciting activities including field and court sports, arts and crafts, dance, karate, talent show, giant water slide, sprinkler park, pedal karts, foam parties, carnival, animal shows, and challenge course. Camp program runs eight weeks. Various combinations of weeks and days available.

LITTLE SPONGES CHILD LEARNING CENTER
1000 Shames Drive, Westbury
516-595-7900

Little Sponges Summer Camp is an interactive experience and youth program for children ages 4-12. We have successfully run our summer camp through the COVID pandemic. We offer STEM, dance, arts and crafts, academic enrichment, water play/slides, obstacle courses, and hours of fun! Come plan your summer with us.

OASIS DAY CAMP AT LIU POST
Brookville ,
646-519-5066
Steve Miller, camp director

Email [email protected]

Located in beautiful Brookville Long Island, there is never a dull moment at Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post! We pride ourselves on our age-appropriate programming for ages 3-16. We encourage trying new things, establishing lifelong friends, and making memories that will last a lifetime.

PARK SHORE COUNTRY DAY CAMP
450 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills
631-499-8580
Email [email protected], [email protected]

Located in Dix Hills on 15 acres. Programs for ages 2-15. Activities include Athletics, Aquatics, High Ropes Course, Bungee, Rock Wall, Ninja Course, ATVs, Arts and Crafts, Special Events and more. Travel programs: ages 11-15. Specialty Camps: Extreme STEAM Science Kids and Sports Track. Transportation, before/after-care, and lunch available.

SHIBLEY DAY CAMP
516-621-8777
Email [email protected]

Spend the summer outside at Shibley! Activities take place on more than 20 acres covered by shady trees. Campers swim twice a day in four heated pools. Our GREEN value system encourages Generosity, Respect, Empathy, Endurance, and Nurture. Campers ages 3-14 participate in athletics, arts, adventure, and science activities!

TEMPLE SINAI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
516-621-8708
Email [email protected]

Follow the rainbow to SUMMER@TSECC, a six-, seven-, or eight-week summer program for infants, toddlers, twos, and threes! The children will explore weekly themes, specials, and Jewish values while enjoying our indoor and outdoor spaces. We can't wait for a summer of learning, laughter, and love.

YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK
5 West 63rd Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10023

50+ camp locations across all 5 boroughs!

Email [email protected]

Registration is now open for all YMCA Summer Day Camps, at dozens of convenient locations throughout all five boroughs. The Y offers camps for every child, offering everything from sports to STEAM. Swimming is available at most camps, and the Y works with each camper to strengthen their swimming ability during their time at camp.

YMCA OF LONG ISLAND
855-2YMCALI (962254)
Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Holtsville, Huntington, and Patchogue

Email [email protected]

At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, we offer the best of adventure, aquatics, sports and games, creative arts, camp traditions, special guests and trips, and summer learning. Our programs for ages 3-15 are designed to meet your child's interests and abilities. Two-week sessions run June 27-Aug 19. Enrollment extras available.

Music Camps

FURTHER MUSIC SCHOOL
110-06 72nd Ave., suite MD2, Forest Hills
718-544-8886
1180 Northern Blvd., suite C1, Manhasset, 516-743-3544

Email [email protected]

Founded in 2007, Further Music School is one of the largest and well-recognized music schools in New York, with more than 5,000 students currently enrolled. Our locations in Queens, Long Island, and Manhattan provide music lessons in piano, violin, guitar, and vocal to all ages and levels. Explore your summer music classes with us!

LONG ISLAND MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
631-982-9455
Email [email protected]

The Long Island Musical Theatre festival is the premier pre-professional musical theatre organization on LI. Our programs encourage and nurture while providing opportunities for young artists to flourish and grow. We provide the opportunity for students to perform fully staged productions with a live orchestra, alongside a staff of industry professionals.

MUSIC INSTITUTE OF LONG ISLAND
90 Plandome Road, Manhasset
516-627-7052
Email [email protected]

Voted No. 1 Best Music School on Long Island and North Shore. Programs include: violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, voice, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba. Instructions in Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods for ages 3-99, beginner-advanced. MILI offers Chamber Music, Theory, Sight Reading, NYSSMA, and college preparation.

SCHOOL OF ROCK HUNTINGTON, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, SYOSSET/OYSTER BAY
516-234-ROCK (7625)

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, provides students of all ages an exciting and engaging learning environment for guitar, drum, bass, keyboard, and singing lessons. School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists and on-stage performances. Remote lessons currently available!

USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Email [email protected]

Science & STEM Camps

CHALLENGE CAMP
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle
914-779-6024
Email [email protected]

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Challenge Camp is an ACA-accredited day camp at Iona College in New Rochelle, offering summer enrichment learning opportunities for creative children ages 4-15. Over 100 STEM & Arts project based electives to engage and inspire your camper. Sports and on-site Swimming options enable campers to challenge their minds and bodies.

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
55 Northern Blvd. , Greenvale
516-484-1789
Email [email protected]

COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY - DNA LEARNING CENTER
Cold Spring Harbor and Brooklyn,
516-367-5170

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center offers weeklong biology-focused summer camps for students entering grades sixth-12th. Join us at the flagship in Cold Spring Harbor, our new center in Brooklyn, or virtually. Campers use sophisticated laboratory and computer equipment to perform experiments grade levels above their peers.

DESTINATION SCIENCE - THE FUN SCIENCE DAY CAMP FOR CURIOUS KIDS 5 TO 11!
multiple locations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties,
888-909-2822
Nassau: Garden City, Manhasset, Plainview, Wantagh
Suffolk: Babylon, Commack, Huntington Station, Setauket

Email [email protected]

Destination Science - the Fun Science Day Camp for Curious Kids 5-11!Explore STEM based projects and build great life skills. Safe, friendly, educators. Experience three hands-on science stations each day, outside action and lots of camper connections. In-person or online camps. Early savings ends soon!

EXTREME STEAM SCIENCE KIDS AT PARK SHORE
450 Deer Park Road , Dix Hills
631-499-8580
Email [email protected], [email protected]

Does your child love science and technology? Kids can join our educational summer program featuring robotics, mechanical and electrical engineering, coding, science, art, and mathematics - all while having fun! Morning program with the option to extend the day. Transportation, before- and after-care, and lunch available.

Sleepaway Camps

DOROTHY P. FLINT 4-H CAMP
3186 Sound Ave., Riverhead
516-832-2591 x11
Email [email protected]

Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp in Riverhead is a coed, recreational, and educational weeklong sleep-away and day camp. With eight sessions to choose from, June 28-Aug. 21. We are located on 140-acres of woodland, beachfront, and our very own farmland. Programing designed specifically for all types of youth and their interests.

THE GLENHOLME SCHOOL — DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington
860-868-7377

A unique six-week sleepaway program for children from ages 10-21 with special needs from July 12-August 20. Combines in-person morning academics with therapeutic recreational activities in the afternoon for youngsters with Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourettes, depression, anxiety, and learning differences.

Special Needs Camps

THE GLENHOLME SCHOOL — DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington
860-868-7377

A unique six-week sleepaway program for children from ages 10-21 with special needs from July 12-August 20. Combines in-person morning academics with therapeutic recreational activities in the afternoon for youngsters with Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, depression, anxiety, and learning differences.

Sports Camps

AMAZING ATHLETES OF CENTRAL LONG ISLAND
631-819-0162
Email [email protected]

Amazing Athletes offers youth fun and educational sports classes through three programs: Amazing Tots, Amazing Athletes, and Amazing P.E. Classes are designed to focus on the individual child, helping them gain confidence and motor skills. We teach up to 10 sports and introduce nutrition and muscle awareness in every class.

HAMPTON RACQUET
172 Buckskill Rd., East Hampton
631-324-0297
Email [email protected]

Our high-performance program is designed for players who want to reach their fullest potential. Drills, individual lessons, and tournaments are all part of a high-performance player’s routine. Likewise, mental skills and off-court fitness are necessary components of any serious training regimen and will be included in this program.

NEW YORK FENCING ACADEMY
8 Haven Ave., Port Washington
516-472-7042

New York Fencing Academy's Day Camps for new beginners ages (6 and older) are a great opportunity to have fun while being introduced to the thrilling NCAA and Olympic sport of fencing. Camps are run by NYFA's highly experienced coaches. Camps will be run in small groups from 9am-2pm.

NIKE SPORTS CAMP
Locations Across Long Island,
800-645-3226
Email [email protected]

Nike Sports Camps is offering camps this summer across Long Island in basketball, baseball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and more! 2021 summer dates and prices are now available, and spots are filling up fast! Check out our Find A Camp feature today to find a camp near you.

SUPER SOCCER STARS X PRO SOCCER KIDS
Over 80 locations across NYC, LI, and Westchester,
606 Columbus Ave. at 89th St., Manhattan, 212-877-7171

55 Front St., suite 7, Rockville Centre, 516-740-7171

Email [email protected]

Soccer Stars is NY's No. 1 Youth Soccer Program for 20 years. Highly trained, certified coaches lead small group classes, highlighting teamwork and individual attention, following safety guidelines. More than 50 locations. Weekly classes, half/full day camps, and private sessions anywhere-FUNdamentals or Advanced Training. Ages 2-12 and older. Save $20 Code: NYMPSUM21.

Theater & Performing Arts Camps

LAURISSA JANE MUSIC SUMMER ARTS CAMP
121-15 Lucus St., St. Albans, Queens
718-560-3016
Ages 6-15

Email [email protected]

Join Laurissa Jane Music Virtual Summer Performing Arts Program.Piano, guitar, voice, drama, dance, art, performance skills, and audition tips.Workshops are designed to enhance students natural creative abilities and gifts. We believe that exposure to theater arts and various musical traditions and styles will help build confidence, creativity, and self-expression.

LONG ISLAND MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
631-982-9455
Email [email protected]

TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LIU POST
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
516-299-2752

Tilles Center offers a variety of camps, led by Broadway, film, and television professionals. Classes available for all ages/levels. Five-day camps; 1-2 hours each, July 20-31 on Zoom. Select classes offer a live culminating performance at Tilles Center. Cleaning/social distancing protocols are in place for all in-person events. Scholarships available!

USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Email [email protected]

WESTHAMPTON BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, NY
631-288-2350 x118

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Arts Academy is your 2021 summer camp destination! Offering seven musical theatre camps for ages 6-17, your child will develop a lifelong love of the arts and make memories to last a lifetime. Sign up today at whbpac.org or call 631-288-2350 x118.

Zoo & Nature Camps

LONG ISLAND AQUARIUM
431 E. Main St., Riverhead
631-208-9200 xH2O (426) or 631-208-9200 x125

Our Summer Adventure Days Camp program adds interactive excitement to summer vacation. Children ages 2-14 explore the wonders of the marine environment through age-appropriate learning and activities. A tour boat adventure, close encounters with marine creatures, the chance to catch fish on a deserted island–just some of the fun for children age 8 and younger. Older kids can collect and identify marine specimens on our tour boat, hike the Pine Barrens, climb a rock wall, go canoeing and kayaking, take a Shark Dive, or Snorkel Adventure.