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Summer Camp Guide 2023

By SAMANTHA HERR July 24, 2023

Why should you send your child to a local summer camp? Summer camps are a great time for kids to try new things, nurture unique interests, meet new friends, stretch their creativity, and have tons of South Shore, Long Island summer fun! You're guaranteed to find something on this list of local summer camps for the remainder of summer 2023 that your kid will be excited about!

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Great South Bay YMCA Summer Day Camp


At the Y, campers build friendships and engage in physical activity in a safe and healthy environment. As one of the region's largest, most-diverse camps, we offer a variety of programs for ages 3-15, including Kiddie Camp, Youth Camp, Pre-Teen Camp, Teen Camp, Sports Camp, and CIT (Counselor In Training). Camp 2023 will operate 2-week sessions from Monday, June 26 through Friday, August 18 featuring endless age-appropriate activities and opportunities to try new things, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. Our trained staff create a safe, fun, welcoming environment where kids can be themselves to enjoy learning, playing, exploring, and socializing. 

Learn more or register today for the YMCA Summer Day Camp!

Kiddie Academy's CampVentures


When school's out and it's summer break, you can rely on Kiddie Academy’s®CampVentures® for your summer childcare, ages 5 to 12. Our summer daycare program, located in Islip Terrace, turns your child’s ordinary summer into a summer of exciting exploration. Through hands-on activities, field trips and themed events, we make our kids summer camp fun, yet educational by expanding on our Life Essentials®curriculum and helping them make connections to the world around them.

Learn more or register today for CampVentures!

EISC Soccer Camp


Location: Turf field @ 401 Main Street, Islip

July 31 - Aug 3 (9am - 12pm)

Ages U5-U12 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019)

Cost: $175 per person

Registration deadline: 7/30 at 8 pm

Learn more or register today for East Islip Soccer Club's Soccer Camp!

Town of Islip Summer Programs


Town of Islip has a long list of various summer programs available for children of all ages.  Some may have ended, but there are still plenty to attend in the final weeks of summer 2023. Take a look at the link below, starting on page 24, for a list of all programs with availability. Mail-in registration form is located on page 5-6 in English and Spanish. Call (631)224-5406 for information on openings.

Non-residents will incur an additional 25% program fee.

Learn more or register today for Town of Islip's Summer Programs!

Future Stars Summer Camp


At Future Stars Suffolk, campers can choose from an impressive catalog of 20+ unique programs, ranging from Early Childhood (ages 2.5-5) to Sports, Specialty and STEAM (up to age 18).  With expert staff, flexible weekly sessions, daily swim and state-of-the-art facilities, Future Stars Suffolk is sure to provide your child with the ULTIMATE CAMP EXPERIENCE! Located on Wicks Rd, Brentwood.

Summer 2023 will run from June 26th through August 18th - Eight (8) Weekly Sessions.

Learn more or register today for Future Stars Summer Camp!

Mini Monet Art Studio Summer Camp


Mini Monet Art Studio in Sayville, NY is offering weeks of creative fun all summer long for kids of all ages. Click the link below for information on their many camp offerings and availability. Your child can spend a week this summer sketching Marvel superheroes, creating Star Wars lightsabers with pool noodles, creating Kawaii or Anime characters with clay, and more!

Learn more or register today for Mini Monet Art Studio's Summer Camp!

Islip Little League Baseball Camp


Mon. August 14th - Thurs. August 17th | Stadium Day: Thurs. August 17th (9am - 1pm)

TOT CAMPER  - Ages: 3 & 4 | Time: 9:30am-11:30am (including stadium day)  | Cost: $155.00 

HALF DAY CAMPER - Age: 5 & 6 | Time: 9am - 12pm | Cost: $185.00

FULL DAY CAMPER - Age: 7 -12 | Time: 9am - 2pm | Cost: $225.00

ADDRESS: 10 Wheeler Road, East Islip, NY 11730

Includes: (4) LI Ducks Game Tickets Date TBA & T-shirt. Lunch is not provided

Learn more or register today for Islip Little League's Baseball Camp!

Campus Camps


Campus Summer Camps & Academies in Oakdale, NY offers a wide variety of camp options. From our specialized Prep Program for children ages 3-5, to our Traditional Day Camp for Kindergarten-8th graders, our Graduate Travel Program taking our 6th, 7th & 8th graders off campus, our CIT/PhD Training Program for 9th & 10th graders and a wide variety of Academies in Culinary, Science, Art, Computers, Video Games, and more! There is something for everyone!

Learn more or register today for Campus Camps!