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Summer camp guide: Suffolk County

FROM PARENTS & CHILDREN MAGAZINE

February 26, 2008
AMAGANSETT

Sportime. 320 Abrahams Path, P.O. Box 778, Amagansett, NY 11930. 888-NYTENNIS. www.sportimetfm.com. Ages 3 – 12. Fees: Call for rates. Preschool, Multi-Sport and tennis programs provide campers with professional instruction and friendly recreation. Activities include basketball, soccer, hockey, swimming, arts and crafts. Also offers Eastern Excel Tennis Program and Roller Hockey Academy in Bethpage. Call for additional information. Note: Also in East Quoque, Kings Park and Bethpage.

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.

BAITING HOLLOW

Baiting Hollow Boy Scouts Camp. Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow, NY 11933. 631-924-7000, Ext. 22. Ages 6 – 10. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Complete scouting program, nature, archery, sports, crafts. Meals available. Note: For registered Boy Scouts only. Call about other camp locations.

BAY SHORE

Great South Bay YMCA Day Camp. 200 West Main St., Bay Shore, NY 11706. 631-665-4255, Ext. 100. www.YMCAli.org. Ages 3 – 15. Full day, half day and two- and three-day weeks. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers Sports Camp, Teen Camp, Kiddie Camp, Dance Camp, Performing Arts Camp. Transportation available. Open house: In the spring. Registration: As of Feb. 5th. Contact: Bob Pettersen.

Mark Country Day Camp. 67 Greenwood Rd., Bay Shore, NY 11706. 631-665-1935, 631-666-2544 (fax). www.markcountry.com. Ages 3 – 15. Full and half day, 3 or 5 days, 4, 6 or 8 weeks. Fees: Call for rates. On-site swimming. Offers sports program, arts and crafts, computers, nature and dance. Transportation available; meals two times a week. Open house: Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm; starting Feb. 11, every Sun., 12 – 3 pm. Contact: Jan Finkelstein.

BAYPORT

Camp Edey. Suffolk County Girl Scout Camp. Headquarters: 442 Moreland Rd., Commack, NY 11725. Camp site: 1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport, NY 11705. 631-472-1625, 631-472-8199 (fax). E-mail: camp@gssc.us. Ages 5 – 15. Full day. Fees: Starting at $260/week week. On-site swimming. Offers nature, crafts, sports, boating, fishing, theme weeks, talent shows. Transportation and meals available. Registration: Begins this month. Open house: Beginning in May. Contact: Claudia Bowers.

BOHEMIA

Kinder Care Learning Center. 3502-3504 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Bohemia, NY 11716-1005. 631- 580-5221. For more information, see main listing under Farmingville.

BRENTWOOD

Knoll Farm Riding Camp. Headquarters and Camp Site: 849 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717. 631-435-1880. http://knollfarm.com. bonnie1@knollfarm.com. Ages 8 – 14. 10 am – 1 pm, M-W-F. Fees: Starting at $80/day. Offers instruction on the handling of horses, riding lessons, horse science, competition. Some knowledge of riding is required. No transportation or meals provided. Open house: Visit year-round. Registration: Begins Apr. Contact: Bonnie Mercier.

BRIDGEHAMPTON

Bridgehampton Child Care Center Summer Camp. 551 Sag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton, NY 11932. 631-537-0616. Ages 3 – 12. Full day. Fees: Call for rates. Offers trips to beach, arts and crafts, computer room, sports, visiting artists, field trips. Transportation not available; meals available.

CENTER MORICHES

Red Robin East Day Camp. 184 Main St., Center Moriches, NY 11934. 631-878-4773. Ages 2 – 12. Full and half day. Fees: $1,800-$3,000. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports and music, private swim instruction, woodworking, ceramics, special events each week, four family nights. Transportation and meals included. Open house: As of Mar. Contact: Eric Goldstein.

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