Summer Camp Open House Season Begins on Long Island

3/2/17 - By Rose Gordon Sala

It’s that time of year again: summer camp registration. If you’re trying to choose from among all the great camps on Long Island, it might be best to attend an open house.

We’ve rounded up open houses at some of the top camps in the area, from sports camps to preschooler options. Read on for details of these upcoming events from our partners, and you can always find more options in our Long Island Summer Camp Guide and Directory.

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Nassau

Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post – Greenvale
720 Northern Blvd.
Open house Saturday, March 4 at 11am. RSVP info online

Oasis Camp in Tully Park – New Hyde Park
1801 Evergreen Avenue
​Open house Tuesday, March 7 at 7:30pm. RSVP info online.

Oasis on the Sound at Manorhaven Park – Manorhaven
158 Manorhaven Blvd.
Open house Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30pm at the senior center in Port Washington. RSVP info online.

Pierce Country Day Camp – Roslyn
37 Mineola Avenue
Open houses offered weekends (Saturday and Sunday) on these dates from 12-3pm: March 18-19, April 1-2, April 22-23, May 6-7, May 20-21, June 3-4. No RSVP necessary.


Kids delight in summer arts and crafts at North Shore Day Camp.

North Shore Day Camp – Glen Cove
85 Crescent Beach Road
Open house on Sundays, March 26 and April 30, 11am-3pm. No RSVP necessary. Refer a friend and earn up to $600. For more information, visit www.northshoredaycamp.com.

Old Westbury Summer Camp – Old Westbury
25 Store Hill Road
Open house dates: Sunday, March 12; Saturday, March 25; Saturday, April 1; Saturday, April 8; Saturday, April 29; Sunday, May 7; Saturday, May 13; Sunday, May 21; Saturday, June 3; Sunday, June 11, Saturday, June 17. All open houses are from 10:30am to 12:30pm. No RSVP necessary. Another option is to schedule a private tour. For more information, visit www.oldwestburysummercamp.org.

Suffolk

Camp W – Melville
121 Wolf Hill Road, at Birchwood Intermediate School
​Open house on Saturday, March 11 from 2 to 4pm, Sunday, May 7, 2-4pm, Sunday, June 4, 2-4pm. Open-house attendees who are new to the camp receive a discount for enrolling. For more information, visit www.campwdaycamp.com.

Crestwood Country Day School and Camp – Melville
313 Round Swamp Road
Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm, February through June. A Spring Fair Open House is Saturday, April 29, from 11am to 2pm, with carnival rides, arts and crafts, music, and food. No need to RSVP for weekend open houses. Call 631-692-6361 or email info@crestwoodcountryday.com to RSVP for the fair. For more information, visit Crestwoodcountryday.com.

Southampton Camp & Club – Southampton
665 Majors Path
Open house on Saturdays, May 27 and June 10, 11am-3pm. Tours are available every weekend. No RSVP is needed for an open house. Email Fun@SouthamptonCC.com to arrange tours. For more information, visit www.SouthamptonCC.com.

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts – Wheatley Heights
185 Colonial Springs Road
Open house Sundays, March 5, April 2, and May 7, 11am-2pm. RSVP online here or call 631-643-7900. All campers are welcome. For more information, visit www.usdan.org.

Top photo: Kids thrill to the color run at North Shore Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp.