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New York Family Camp Fairs Are A Great Place To Start
Selecting the right camp for your child sets the stage for life-long memories, friends, and a summer...
Academic Enrichment Camps & Summer Programs for Kids on Long Island
Give your child an educational boost by enrolling them in educational day camps and summer programs ...
Kids' Art Camps and Summer Programs on Long Island
Art camp or summer programs on Long Island will tap into your child's artistic and creative side. Do...
Dance, Music, & Performing Arts Camps & Summer Programs for Kids on Long Island
If your child loves to perform on stage, consider performing arts camps, music camps, or dance camps...
Summer Camps on Long Island: Guide to Specialty, Sleepaway & Day Camps
For 2021 summer camps on Long Island, check out everything from day camps, to nature and academic ca...
STEM & STEAM Classes for Kids on Long Island
STEM and STEAM camps for children are located throughout Long Island. From building robots to playin...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses on Long Island
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house on Long Island. Find yo...
Sports & Fitness Camps for Kids on Long Island
Get your kids up and moving with sports and fitness camps on Long Island. Check out our list of acti...
Family Fun Day & Camp Fair
Thinking of summer camp for your child in 2023? Find the right camp for your family at our free Fami...
How to Determine If Your Child Would Benefit from Summer School
Here's how to tell if your child should be in summer school, whether they need extra school help or ...
NY Summer Camps Can Open—and These are the 2021 Safety Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Camp Association have just released ...
The Benefits of Sending Your Child to a Specialty Camp
This is what you need to know about specialty camps, including the benefits....
How to Choose Swimming Lessons for Kids and Babies
This is what to keep in mind when choosing swimming classes for kids or evaluating a swim program at...
Tips for Choosing a Toddler Summer Camp
How to prepare to send your toddler to camp for the first time, from two years old through six years...
6 Ways to Safely Prepare Your Child for Summer Camp This Year
How to ensure your child has a summer filled with fun and camp safety. ...
5 Health Factors to Consider when Choosing a Camp During a Pandemic
This is what to think about when choosing a summer camp in New York this year during the coronavirus...
The Ultimate, Must-Read Camp Guide for Every Family
UPDATED March 2021: In an effort to help you plan your child’s best summer ever, we’re proud to pres...
These 5 New York Camps Saw Zero COVID-19 Transmission Last Summer
Here are the safety precautions five New York camps took to open last summer and see zero COVID-19 t...
Davler Media-Parents Supports Opening Summer Camps at Maximum Safe Capacity
Davler Media-Parents, the New York metro area’s largest parent media company, strongly supports the ...
Why Summer Camp is More Important Than Ever This Year
After a year of remote learning, this is why summer camp is more important than ever....
How to Know if Your Kid is Ready for Sleepaway Camp
How do I know if my kid is ready for sleepaway camp? Should I send my kid to sleepaway camp? What is...
The 7 Best Coding Languages for Kids
From Scratch to C#, here are some coding languages that will get your kids excited about software en...
Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
How to Choose the Best Day Camp for Your Child
It’s hard to know when to send your kids to day camp—are they ready to be away from home, join a com...
10 Important Questions to Ask a Camp Director
Are your kids ready for overnight camp? More importantly, are you? The moms behind Mabel's Labels of...
How to Easily Plan for Your Child's Summer Camp
It can be overwhelming to decide how to pick a summer camp for your child, and it often seems like t...
A-Game Sports Introduces Individualized Sports Lessons for Kids Ages 3-6
A-Game Sports in New Rochelle will now be offering special Little Athlete Academy programming for ki...
Sylvan Learning Center Now Offering Swim, Robotics, and Coding Programs
Sylvan Learning Center will be offering two new programs this summer in partnership with Goldfish Sw...
Summer Camps That Offer Fine Arts Programs for Campers on Long Island
Got a mini Monet or a budding Broadway star? Nurture your child’s creative talent by sending her to ...
The Brooklyn Nets Will Hold Summer Basketball Camps for Kids Throughout NYC
The Brooklyn Nets are in their offseason, but they’ll still be playing–by bringing basketball camps ...
Art Studio E Introduces New Summer Camps in July
This summer, from the first week of July through the last week of August, Art Studio E will be offer...
Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post Offers New Junior Travel Program
Children entering sixth to 11th grade can join the Junior Travel Program at Oasis Day Camp at LIU Po...
The Benefits of Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs
For any parent, thinking of summer camp for your child can bring feelings of excitement and fear. Ad...
Future Stars Launches eSports Program this Summer
This summer, Future Stars Summer Camps is offering an Esports program in two separate weeks: July 15...
New Programs and Attractions Come to Kenwal Day Camp This Summer
Kenwal Day Camp in Melville is adding some new and exciting features to its roster this summer: a co...
Knox School Summer Adventures Introduces New Classes for 4-Year-Olds and a Disc Golf Course
This summer, Knox School Summer Adventures, a day camp in St. James serving children ages 4-16, is w...
STEAM Program Expands at Thomas School of Horsemanship Summer Day Camp
This summer, Thomas School of Horsemanship’s Summer Day Camp expands its STEAM program to get camper...
Lanyard Ladies Hosts Slime-Making Contest Fundraiser for Child With Cancer
The Lanyard Ladies, a unique children’s birthday party place located in Oceanside, will be hosting a...
The Benefits of Kids Attending a STEAM-Focused Summer Camp
If your school-age child is excited to learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math t...
Why Some Summer Camps Now Offer Mindfulness Activities
There is no doubt about it—today’s young people are stressed out. In fact, 1 in 20 children and teen...
Park Shore Country Day Camp Welcomes Beloved Half Hollow Hills Middle School Teacher
Chris Regini, Half Hollow Hills middle school teacher, is joining the Extreme STEAM Science Kids tea...
Kids Country Day Camp in Mount Sinai Introduces Summer 2019 Activities and Theme
Campers at Kids Country Day Camp in Mount Sinai will jump into their favorite shows this summer with...
6 Tips from the Experts to Choose the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Children
One of the big advantages of raising a family in the New York metro area is the sheer volume of thin...
Park Shore Country Day Camp to Offer New Cooking and Science Programs This Summer
With its eyes set on summer, Park Shore Country Day Camp in Dix Hills is already planning an array o...
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts to Offer New Creative Writing Minor and Ensemble Music Classes
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights will offer a new minor in the creative writing de...
The Art League of Long Island's Summer Art Adventure Moves to Dix Hills
The Art League of Long Island’s Summer Art Adventure program is moving to the Paumanok Elementary Sc...
What Camp Directors Wish Parents Knew About Summer Camp
If you're considering sending your child to camp this summer, there are things camp directors wish y...
Camp W Plans a Variety of New Programs for Summer 2019
To kick off its fifth year, Camp W is going all out with an exciting array of new features and progr...
Glittery Crafts for the Holiday Season
Add a little sparkle to your holiday season with these crafty gift ideas, perfect for Christmas, Han...
Easy Science Craft for Kids
With the kids home from school for a few days this Thanksgiving break, why not take the time to do s...
How Children Learn Golf Through Play
Golf is a neat sport, whether you're into mini golf, or the full-sized version. And we all know that...
Hofstra University Continuing Education Adds a New Course
This fall, Hofstra University Continuing Education is introducing a new course, Internet Hardware Ha...
The Perfect DIY Craft to Teach Your Little One About Trajectory
Now that summer is coming to an end, it’s time for the kids to put their thinking caps back on. And ...
Brooklyn Nets Players and Coach Kenny Atkinson to Attend Nets Youth Summer Basketball Camps
Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn Nets Head Coach, and Nets players Joe Harris, Jarrett Allen, D’Angelo Russe...
A Month-by-Month Timeline to Plan Your Child's Best Summer at Camp
Kids go to camp in the summer, but selecting a camp and getting your child excited for it are tasks ...
Knox Summer Adventures Day Camp Introduces Pedal Go Karts
Knox Summer Adventures day camp is rolling out their newest feature this June: pedal go karts. Kids ...
Kids Country Day Camp Launches Summer Quest Program to Teach Campers About the Environment
Kids Country Day Camp, based in Mount Sinai, is launching a new Summer Quest program this summer des...
Camp W in Melville to Offer Robotics and Coding Classes
Camp W, a children's day camp in Melville, N.Y., is now offering robotics and coding classes and a n...
Camp Sequoia Announces 'Aloha Adventure' Trip to Hawaii
Camp Sequoia, a premier summer destination for 2E young men, is pleased to announce Aloha Adventure ...
Is My Child Ready to Be a Counselor-in-Training at Summer Camp?
If you’re the parent of a teen who lives for anything related to camp, from the arts and crafts cabi...
Thomas School of Horsemanship Welcomes New Camp Director, Adds New Camp Programs
Thomas School of Horsemanship, which offers year-round horseback riding lessons and a summer day cam...
Future Stars Summer Camps to Offer New Programs at Old Westbury and Farmingdale Locations
Future Stars Summer Camps, a day camp for children kindergarten through 10th grades with locations i...
How a Traditional Summer Camp Can Benefit Kids All Year Long
When kids have the experience of spending time in a traditional camp setting they are exposed to a n...
How Summer Camp Prepares Kids for College
Sending children to summer camp does more than keep them entertained for the season. Summer camp tea...
Download Our Free Mini Summer Camp Guides!
Though the winter doldrums are only beginning to end, it's already time to think about summer: summe...
Camps 'R' Us To Open East Rockaway and Saint James Campuses
Camps 'R' Us, which has various locations across Long Island, is scheduled to open two new locations...
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Adds New Arts Programs and Celebrates 50 Years
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, a Wheatley Heights day camp that offers a variety of specialty and f...
10 Things Learned at Camp that Benefit Kids in School
Sending your children to camp during the summer months does more than keep them busy. Camp—whether a...
4 Benefits Children Can Gain From Camp and How to Prepare Them
Children can benefit greatly from attending to camp. These are the top four intangible benefits that...
RoboMindTech STEM Education Center Opens in Great Neck
RoboMindTech, a STEM education center for children ages 4-16, recently opened a location within Grea...
Syosset's theCoderSchool Offers After-School Coding Program
An after-school coding program, theCoderSchool, recently opened a location in Syosset for children a...
Summer Camp to Expand Programming for Children with Special Needs
Gersh Academy @ West Hills Day Camp in Huntington will be offering increased integration opportuniti...
Key to My Art in Amityville Adds New Classes
Key to My Art in Amityville recently added fashion illustration and art history classes for children...
The Gateway Launches Children's Theatre Conservatory Program
The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County recently created the Children's Theatre Conserv...
Suffolk County Camp #Snapshot: Instagram Posts of Local Summer Programs
It's not too late to register for camp! See Instagram posts from our sponsors of summer programs for...
How Young Is Too Young for Camp?
Find out the youngest age you should consider sending your child to summer camp and read expert advi...
Tower Talent Acting Development Center Offers Private Lessons for Children
Tower Talent, an acting development center in Melville, is now offering private lessons to help chil...
The Village Artist in Huntington Offers Flexible Summer Enrollment
The Village Artist, a fine arts center, is offering a flexible enrollment policy this summer for chi...
Camps ‘R’ Us to Open Syosset Location
Camps ‘R’ Us, a day camp with locations all across Long Island, will be opening a location in Nassau...
Future Stars Summer Camp Expands Programming
Future Stars Summer Camps will add flag football and golf to its Old Westbury camp, and will offer i...
How Camp Can Spark a Lifelong Passion for Science
Help your kid to create a lifelong love of science at camps like Destination Science....
Kids Share Why Camp is Great
Kids share why they love summer camp....
Summer Camp in Suffolk County Expands Offerings
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts has new classes in art and architecture, plus the option to attend a ...
New Residential Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs
Reece School will be launching a residential summer camp, Camp Reece, at Skidmore College in Saratog...
Girls Empowerment Camp to Open at West Hills Day Camp
A Mighty Lass is extending their regular programming for the first time this summer to include a cam...
Film School Launches Summer Camp for Kids
Take Two Film Academy, a film school for kids and teens with interest in video and media literacy, i...
4H Camp Welcomes New Farm Manager
Jessica Herwick recently joined the Cornel Cooperative Extension as Farm Manager. ...
LI Voyagers Day Camp Adds New Trips This Summer
LI Voyagers Day Camp adds new trips to their roster this summer....
Why Your Child Should Be A Camp Counselor
Is your child looking for his first summer job? Has she aged out of camp, but doesn't want to give i...
The Lasting Effect of Camp Counselors on Campers
Discover why kids love listening to their camp counselors—and why it’s important for parents to take...
The Importance of Summer Camp Friendships
Friendships that form in just a few weeks at summer camp, can last a lifetime....
Camp Dilemma: The Reluctant Child
Your child exclaims she doesn't want to go back to camp, now what? We spoke to experts about how you...
Youth Camp Adds New Busing Option for Programs This Summer
Long Island University (LIU) Post Youth Camp will offer busing for its summer day camp and Performin...
Summer Arts Camp Welcomes New Executive Director
USDAN Summer Camp of the Arts encourages children to explore freely and develop artistic skills, dur...
Summer Day Camp in Melville Offering New Programs
Camp W in Melville now offering new classes....
STEM Camps in the NYC Area
Find a STEM camp for your child in our guide to math, science, and tech camps for kids in the NYC ar...
Greenlawn Art Studio Offers Summer Camps
Picasso Kidz, an art studio in Greenlawn, now offers a summer art program for ages 4-12, and summer ...
Summer Camp Offers Nature- and Technology-Driven Programs
Maritime Explorium, which offers nautical-themed, science-based exhibits and activities year-round, ...
Northport Dance School Adds Tween and Preschool Programs
Posey School of Dance, located in Northport, now offers a dance intensive class for tweens and a dan...
Smithtown Youth Center Launches Summer Reading Program
St. Patrick Youth, a youth community center in Smithtown, recently finished renovations on its gymna...