Summer Camp Guide - Smithtown

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

Town of Smithtown

SMITHTOWN

Kinder Care Learning Center. 113 Terry Rd., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-979-5018. For information, see main listing under Farmingville on page 42. Flips Gymnastics. 975 W. Jericho Tpk., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-863-3547. Ages 3 – 16. Half day or extended day. Fees: Call for rates. Offers pony rides, crafts and full gymnastics program. Fully air-conditioned. Registration: In Mar. Contact: Pat Collet.

International Soccer Academy. Headquarters: 905 West Jericho Tpke., Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp site: 905 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-864-3088, 631-864-3086 (fax). www.isasoccer.com. info@isasoccer.com. Ages 3 – 16. Full day and half day. Indoor and outdoor programs. Fees: Starting at $425 (indoor), $275 (half day). Offers indoor programs only: primarily soccer with other sports activities, e.g., basketball, volleyball, track, etc. Meals included for indoor programs only. Open house: Mar. 24. Contact: Karen S. Schmermund.

Ivy League Day Camp. Headquarters and Camp Site: 211 Brooksite Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-265-4177. www.ivyleaguekids.com. info@ivyleaguekids.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming (four heated pools). Offers two swims daily, rock climbing, go carts, extended day for working parents. Transportation and meals included. Open house: Feb. 9 & 10. Contact: Noah Cooper or Linda Kaplan.

Portals to the Past. Smithtown Historical Society. 15 North Country Rd., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-265-6768. Grades K – 6. Three- and two-day programs. Fees: $54 for 3 day program; $36 for 2 day program. History-based camp with hands-on activities. Call for pre-registration (required) and other information. Note: Program is at Brush Barn, 211 Middle Country Rd., Smithtown. Contact: Kiernan.

Sweetbriar Nature Center Discovery Camps. 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. 631-979-6344, 631-979-9233 (fax). www.sweetbriarnc.org. Ages 3 – 13. Full day, half day (preschool). Fee: Starting at $175/week (preschool), $220 (full day). No on-site swimming — sprinkler only. Nature exploration, nature crafts, drama. Natural Wonders (preschoolers), Discovery Weeks (ages 5 – 10), Explorers Club (ages 10 – 13). Open house: Feb. 9. Registration: Begins Feb. 9. Contact: Eric Young.

Town of Smithtown Recreation Programs. Headquarters: 495 Landing Ave., Smithtown, NY 11787. Camp sites: various locations. 631-360-7644. www.smithtowninfo.com. recreation@tosgov.com. Ages: 4 – 16. Half-days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports camps, playground programs, water sports, cultural arts. No transportation or meals provided. Call for open house and registration information.

Young People’s Day Camp of Suffolk. Headquarters: New York Institute of Technology, Student Activities Center, Suite 121, 300 Carlton Ave., Central Islip 11722. Camp Site: NYIT, Student Activities Center, 300 Carlton Ave., Central Islip 11722. 631-476-3330, 631-348-3439, 631-979-7311, 631-265-1869 (fax). www.ypdc.com/suffolk. mgd6786@msn.com. Ages 4+ – 14. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers swimming, sports, talent (dance, art), trips. Transportation included. Meals optional ($30/week). Call for more information. Open house: Check Web site. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Michael Davidson.

ST. JAMES

Summer Adventures at Knox School. 541 Long Beach Rd., St. James. 631-686-1600, Ext. 420. www.saak.org. Ages kindergarten – eighth, CIT program for ninth and tenth graders; seventh and eighth graders. 9 am – 3:30 pm. In-ground pool, swim lessons, access to Long Island Sound, kayaking, sports, crafts, chess, science, drama, music and technology. Tennis specialty camp; horseback riding specialty camp; Sal Agostinell’s baseball camp. Flexible schedule, transportation and extended day available. Lunch provided. Call for tour and/or brochure.

Harbor Country Day School Summer Camp and Workshops. 17 Three Sisters Rd., St. James, NY 11780. 631-584-5555, 631-862-7664 (fax). www.harborcountrydayschool.org. Ages 3 – 14. Full and half days. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming, juggling, sports, horseback riding, music, nature, arts and crafts, C.I.T. program. Open house: Call for tour. Registration: Begins this month. Contact: Heidi Giffuni.