SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS

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David Slotnick, LMSW, Director, ext. 272  DSlotnick@sfy.org
The Samuel Field Y camping program offers a unique experience for children & teens. Summer is a time to be outdoors, exploring new worlds and embarking on age appropriate adventures.

Campers experience a wide variety of specialized daily activities with well-trained, sensitive and skilled staff.

Nursery Camp

Ages 2.9-5

Childcare Camp starts at age 2.0

This camp is located at our Little Neck site. Children are in a safe, air conditioned, nurturing environment where each child is encouraged to grow and develop. The camp program includes swim, arts and crafts, music, special guests and much more!

Junior Camp

Grades K-4
This camp is ideal for children who want to play outdoors.  Camp is located at Henry Kaufman Campgrounds, on 350 beautiful acres of fields, woods and picnic areas. The grounds also offer the largest pool complex in Suffolk County where all of the swim instructors are Red Cross certified.

Sports Camp

Grades 2-5
Designed for children of all skills levels who want to spend their time playing a variety of sports. Campers will have fun & improve skills.

Summer Fun and Learn

Grades 2-5
Combines a half-day of reading, writing, science and math with a half-day of sports, swim and fun at our beautiful 350-acre campgrounds are the setting for this full day summer program.

Summer Camp Live!

Grades 1-5
Located at the Queens County Farm Museum in Little Neck.  Campers will have the opportunity to explore the natural outdoor setting of the farm and learn from the farm's talented experts.  From 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.

Academic Summer Enrichment

Grades 1 - 4
Have your child continue their academic learning throughout the summer 3 or 5 mornings from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.  Instruction in Math, Reading, Writing and Science are all part of the curriculum led by a New York State Certified Teacher.

Young Adventurers

Grade 5
Young Adventurers is a wonderful transition from Junior Camp to our travel programs. The program combines activities at our 350-acre campground with off site field trips. In addition to overnights at the campgrounds, the Young Adventurers travel to upstate New York for 3 days, two nights.

Tween Camp

Grades 6 & 7
The Tween Camp is a program that combines travel and all the excitement of our outdoor campgrounds. This program offers 4-day/3-night trips to places like Lancaster, PA and Baltimore, MD.

Teen Travel Camp

Grades 8-10
Everyday is a new adventure! Campers go on field trips to attractions such as the beach, miniature golf and driving range, Major League baseball games and more. The camp also takes a 5-day/4-night trip to places like Myrtle Beach, Vermont and Cleveland each month.

Camps for Children with Disabilities

The Samuel Field Y offers a variety of specialized camping programs for specific populations of children ages 5-21. We have camps  for children with developmental disabilities, one for children with ADHD and one for hearing impaired campers.

Our day camps specialize in serving children 5-21 who have developmental disabilities. Younger campers enjoy our center-based programs located at the Y's Little Neck site. Older campers are offered the adventure of a full day camping experience at the Henry Kaufmann campgrounds. Program eligibility is determined by interview. Contact Robin Topol, (718) 225-6750 ext. 259.  RTopol@sfy.org

Our camps are ACA accredited.

Transportation is included for most of our summer camp programs. For more information visit http://www.sfysummercamps.org/.

CAMP POYNTELLE LEWIS VILLAGE
Sarah Raful Whinston, MPA  Executive Director
Matt Dorter, BA,  Director, Lewis Village

718-279-0690, http://www.poyntelle.com/  Email: Sarah@poyntelle.com  or Matt@poyntelle.com
Spend the summer at our premiere Jewish sleep away camp, Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village. Our diverse array of activities and facilities include a 70 acre private lake with water-skiing, wake boarding, tubing, Red Cross swim instruction, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking; newly expanded multimedia-arts program; and land sports including tennis, soccer, hockey and softball. Our extensive outdoor adventure program features high ropes courses, low ropes, hiking, camping, and climbing tower. Our program also provides exciting day and evening trips and fun onsite special events! Our modernized bunks are equipped with full bathrooms. With an incredibly low camper to staff ratio and an outstanding staff, your child will receive individualized attention and experience a summer of a lifetime. ACA accredited.