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Top Preschool Summer Camps Across Long Island

Make memories and friends that last a lifetime at Beth Shalom Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
Make memories and friends that last a lifetime at Beth Shalom Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
2/15/22 - By Gina Massaro

Finding a fun, enriching preschool summer camp close to home that is a good fit for your little one can be nerve-wracking. You want your child’s first camp experience to be safe and memorable but not overwhelming.

To aid your search, we've found 14 preschool summer camps on Long Island offering a well-rounded summer camp experience filled with outdoor time, games, arts, sports, and socialization. Many of these preschool summer camps offer programs for older children as well, so siblings don't need to feel left out.

Remember: Every camp has its own philosophy and program emphasis, so explore the camp’s websites, call the director and, if possible, attend an open house. 

For more camp inspiration for the preschool years and beyond, be sure to explore our Long Island Summer Camp Guide or browse through the listings in our Camp Directory. 

 

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Meet farm friends at Little Farmer's Summer Fun. Photo courtesy of the camp
Meet farm friends at Little Farmer's Summer Fun. Photo courtesy of the camp

Preschool Summer Camps in Suffolk County

Montessori Life of Mount Sinai

Mt. Sinai
At Montessori Life, children are encouraged to explore and discover the world based on their interests and abilities. The school accepts enrollment year-round for its preschool and kindergarten classes and offers a 10-week summer camp program featuring Montessori-based experiences. A bilingual program allows children to learn Spanish naturally while exploring the world around them. Classroom design, materials, and daily routines support individual development. READ MORE

Benner's Farm

East Setauket
Benner's Farm, which dates to the mid-1700s, is a place where campers can step back in time. Campers experience life on a real working farm, doing chores, tending to crops, and even getting to know some new barnyard friends. A ride on the big swings proves there's plenty of fun on the farm, too. READ MORE

Camp W

Melville
Camp W caters to kids ages 4-14, offering a traditional summer camp experience no matter the camper's age. The camper to counselor ratio here never exceeds 6-to-1. Kiddie Campers–a designation that applies to ages pre-K through first grade–enjoy "junior" programming perfect for the pint-sized set. READ MORE

Crestwood Country Day Camp and School

Melville
Crestwood's students are offered a program that surpasses the guidelines and standards established by the New York State Department of Education. Run by the team behind Crestwood School, Crestwood Day Camp offers a well-rounded camp program with a variety of enrollment options to suit families' needs.  READ MORE

Hidden Pond Day Camp at The Rinx

Hauppauge
Hidden Pond Day Camp has been providing unforgettable summers since 1992. Each day, campers swim twice and go ice skating. HPDC's other programming builds the four C's: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. READ MORE

Park Shore Country Day Camp

Dix Hills
Park Shore Country Day Camp has enough options to fit campers of all ages and interests. Its preschool program is no less action-packed than its big kid camps, but preschool-only facilities make it fun for little ones to explore on fields and play equipment made for them.  READ MORE

Little Farmers Summer Fun

Yaphank
An extension of The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center's school-year preschool, campers spend their time outdoors exploring the farm and interacting with its animals, feeding and caring for them. Typical camp activities like arts and crafts, songs, and sports are also enjoyed. READ MORE
Kids can work on their gardening skills at Pierce Country Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
Kids can work on their gardening skills at Pierce Country Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Preschool Summer Camps in Nassau County

Beth Sholom Day Camp

Roslyn Heights
Beth Sholom Day Camp is a summer camp serving Nassau and Queens. BSDC's 30-acre indoor and outdoor facility features three heated pools, an adventure park, sports fields for all ages, and a state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center.  READ MORE

Buckley Day Camp

Roslyn
Buckley Day Camp takes place on an expansive 25-acre campus with four heated swimming pools, three air-conditioned gyms, and plenty of outdoor adventures. Junior Camp caters to the youngest campers, offering mini-day options, three-days-a-week options, or a full-time experience.  READ MORE

Carousel Day School

Hicksville
At this 5-acre facility, the youngest campers enjoy a 3-to-1 camper-to-counselor ratio. Kids swim every day in a kiddie pool, using toys and floats for instructional swim, and enjoy pee wee sports, music, a ball pit, playground play, zip lines, and more. READ MORE

North Shore Day Camp

Glen Cove
Located on a beautiful 14-acre Gold Coast campus, North Shore Day Camp caters to ages 2 1/2-13. Flexible scheduling allows for mini-days for young campers, and sessions can be booked for three to eight weeks. Door-to-door transportation is included in the camp tuition. READ MORE

Oasis Day Camps - Long Island

Greenville
Oasis' LIU Campus runs programs from June through August. Early drop-offs, late stays, and transportation are available for an extra fee. A two-week commitment is required, and discounts are available for early registrants and returning families. A Teen Travel program offers plenty of engaging outings for the oldest campers. READ MORE

Pierce Country Day Camp

Roslyn
Four generations of the Pierce family have remained committed to creating magical summers. Pierce offers a huge range of sports, arts, aquatics, and adventure activities on a 27-acre campus with an interactive water park and pool complex, boating, zip lines, and more.  READ MORE

Wee Friends Nursery School and Day Camp

Wantagh
At Wee Friends, preschoolers splash, paint, kick, sing, and play. Sports offerings introduce age-appropriate skills, and plenty of creative play is incorporated as well.  READ MORE

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