Best Free and Affordable Summer Camps on Long Island

At Long Island's Y camps, campers build friendships. Photo courtesy of the YMCA
At Long Island's Y camps, campers build friendships. Photo courtesy of the YMCA
2/11/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best free and affordable summer camps on Long Island? Read on for our roundup of some great picks that won't break the bank. 

For kids on Long Island, summer is a fun-filled 10 weeks, but for moms and dads, those two months need to be filled with activity before the home becomes a whining zone of boredom.

Summer camps can be a significant investment, but some Long Island summer camps are actually quite affordable, and others offer scholarships and financial aid.

Here is our list of the most affordable summer camp programs on Long Island. Find more summer camp resources in our Guide to Summer Camps

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