Local Events

16 Saturday
- POP GO THE WIGGLES. Nassau Veterans Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale. 516-888-9000. www.ticketmaster.com. 1:30 & 5 pm. All ages. Fee: $19 – $40. Also on Aug. 17. Audience participation features include: Having fun with your favorite wiggly pal as they sing and dance through the audience, Yelling “Wake up, Jeff!” whenever the loveable Purple Wiggle falls asleep onstage and much more.
- YOUNG WORLD. Bloomingdale’s, Roos-evelt Field. www.bloomingdales.com. 12 pm – 3 pm. All ages. Fee: Free. Also on Aug. 23, 30, Sept. 6, 13. Celebrate the opening of our new Young World department. This Saturday only, the first 50 customers to spend $200 or more in Young World will receive a gift bag of goodies. One per customer, while supplies last.
- LONG ISLAND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd, near the Great South Bay, Copiague. Noon to 8 pm. www.babylonarts.com. 631-587-3696. Fee: $10 adults; under 12 free. Now in its sixth year, the family-friendly festival will include workshop tents, plenty of opportunities for jamming,
17 Sunday
- THE CHILDREN’S ART CARNIVAL. The Art Barge, Napeague Meadow Rd., Amagansett. 631-267-3172. www.theartbarge.com. Times vary. Call for age ranges and fees. Fee: $25/day/person; $100/5 day session/person. Also on Aug. 18 – 13, Mon. – Fri. A motivational studio workshop. Materials and snacks are provided. Call for more information.

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Summer Camp Guide - Babylon

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Feb 8, 2008 - 8:17:11 AM

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9th Annual Town-By-Town Guide to Summer Camps

Suffolk

Town of Babylon

BABYLON

Sea Explorers Marine Day Camp. P.O. Box 373, Babylon, NY 11702. Camp is located at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Pkwy. 631-587-2873. Ages 6 – 12. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. Marine science-based camp includes beach activities, touch tank, fishing. Registration: Begins in March. Contact: Melissa Griffiths.

FARMINGDALE

Farmingdale State Soccer Camp. Melville Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735. 631-420-2234. Ages 6 – 17. Full day. Fees: $225 per week. On-site swimming. Offers complete co-ed soccer program. Transportation and meals not available. Registration: Begins in March. Early-bird and multi-child discount. Contact: Barbara Adduci.

Camp Farmingdale. Headquarters & Camp Site: 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735. 631-420-2125, 631-420-2238 (fax). www.farmingdale.edu/childcare. Ages 5-1/2 – 12. Full day. Fee: starting at $275/week ($50 registration fee). On-site swimming. Offers weekly trips & on-site activities. No transportation or meals. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Linda Crispi.

LINDENHURST

Camp Pee Wee and Kidz Kamp. Headquarters & Camp Site: 166 South 8th St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 631-226-6669; 631-226-2496 (fax). Ages 2.9 – 12. Full days and half days. Fees: Call for rates. No on-site swimming. Offers trips, water play, crafts. Transportation provided. Open house: Call for dates. Contact: Karen Reinah.

NORTH BABYLON

Town of Babylon Day Camp. Phelps Lane Park, 151 Phelps Ln., North Babylon, NY 11703. 631-893-2100. Deer Park Pool, Acorn St., Deer Park, NY 11729. Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd., Copiague, NY 11726. Ages 6 – 12. Half days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers crafts, sports and special events. Mail-in registration. For town residents.

WHEATLEY HEIGHTS

Suffolk Y Jcc Junior Day Camp. Henry Kaufman Camp Ground. Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 631-462-9800, Ext. 105. Grades K – 5. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports, swimming, cultural arts. Transportation included. Suffolk Y JCC Tween Camp. Grades 6 – 8. Offers sports, swimming and travel. Transportation included for overnight and day trips. Suffolk Y JCC Sports Camp. Grades 4 – 9. Offers all organized sports and special trips. Call about other camps (Theatre, Visual Arts Travel, Special Needs). Contact: Marci Sherman.

USDAN Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. 185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 631-643-7900. 212-772-6060. www.usdan.com. info@usdan.com. Ages: 6 – 18. Full day. Tuition: $2,425 – $3,325 plus fees. On-site swimming. Offers music, art, theater, creative writing, chess, ballet, jazz, band, chorus, daily concerts, recreation, creative and performing arts and more. Transportation additional.

WYANDACH

Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Camp. 1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798. 631-643-3364. Grades 1 – 6. Full day, Mon. – Thurs., 9 am – 3:30 pm. Fees: $400 for 6 weeks; scholarships available. Off-site swimming twice a week. Field trips, arts and crafts, games and sports. Also offers remedial reading for all children. Transportation provided to swimming. Note: For children living in Wyandanch and North Babylon to Southern State area. Contact: Sister Elizabeth Myles.

Wyandanch Youth Services. CAMP GAMBIA. Headquarters: 20 Andrews Ave., Wyandanch, NY 11798. Camp site: Mount Avenue Park, Wyandanch, NY. 631-643-5629/5629; 631-643-2910 (fax). E-mail: swarren@wyandanchyouthservices.org. Full day. Ages 5 – 12. Co-ed. Fees: $400 for 5 weeks. Off-site swimming. Offers crafts, dance, field trips, sports. Transportation for field trips and off-site swimming only. Meals provided. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Susan Warren.