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8 Summer Day Camps Long Island Kids Will Love

Pierce Day Camp has a pool for every age. Each summer, campers graduate to a deeper pool with more features - like the Double Chute Water Slide at the age 6 pool.
Pierce Day Camp has a pool for every age. Each summer, campers graduate to a deeper pool with more features - like the Double Chute Water Slide at the age 6 pool.
3/3/19 - By Jessica Laird

Lucky for Long Island families, the area is practically a summer camp mecca. You don't need to go very far to find sprawling green campuses, on-site water parks, air-conditioned state-of-the-art athletic facilities, and Ninja Warrior-style obstacle courses. There are fun and enriching programs for kids of all ages, and plenty of flexible schedule options—like partial weeks and extended care—to keep busy parents happy, too.

With so many options, the search isn't easy. So, if you're seeking out a day camp for your LI kiddo this summer, take a look at some of these top picks from our camp partners below. You can also head to our Long Island Camp Guide or browse our Directory for even more options.

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Long Island Day Camps

Buckley Day Camp

Roslyn
Buckley Day Camp is one of Long Island’s top day camp programs for ages 18 months through 15 years. The 25-acre campus includes four heated swimming pools, three air-conditioned gyms, a pond for boating, and an outdoor adventure program with the longest zip line on Long Island.  READ MORE

Camp Harbor

St. James
Camp Harbor's preschool through 8th-grade program offers a blend of summer fun and educational opportunities. Campers experience various activities, including swim instruction, academic enrichment, STEM education, music, arts and crafts, athletics, and weekly challenges. READ MORE

Camp Jacobson

Old Westbury
A program of the Sid Jacobson JCC, Camp Jacobson serves kids ages 3 to grade 10. Campers swim in three heated pools, take on the Jacobson Ninja Warrior course, cook in a state-of-the-art kitchen, play sports, and participate in arts, dance, theater, and music. READ MORE

Oasis Day Camps - Long Island

Various NY Locations
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 committed to creating magical summers for third-to-ninth graders. Pierce offers a range of sports, arts, aquatics, and adventure activities on a 27-acre campus with an interactive water park, seven pools, an aerial treehouse, and zip lines. READ MORE

Portledge Summer Adventures

Locust Valley
Portledge Summer Adventures offers weeklong programs in early childhood, the arts, theater, sciences, sports, and technology for campers ages 2 through 15. Campers can use a potter's wheel, design a dollhouse, build a rocket, learn veterinary science, and much more. READ MORE

Port Washington Skating Center - Camp

Port Washington
Port Washington Skating Center's summer camp provides over four hours of daily ice time and a low student-coach ratio. Campers have a great opportunity to improve their skills, whether they are a figure skater or an ice hockey player. READ MORE

YMCA of Long Island Camps

Various LI Locations
The YMCA of Long Island offers a range of programming, no matter your child's age or interest. Its camps teach sportsmanship and teamwork while building self-expression. YMCA camps build self-confidence and provide plenty of active fun.  READ MORE

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