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Hofstra Summer Camps
are accredited by the ACA
- Your Child's Experience at Specialty Camp
- Your Child's Experience at Sports Academy
- 'Stop Camp Bullying Now!' Initative
- Getting Your Child Ready for Camp
- What to Bring to bring to Specialty Camp
- What to Bring to Sports Academy
- What not to bring to Camp
- Medical Form and Camp Infirmary
- New York State Notice
- It is mandatory for all camps to receive an operating permit from the Department of Health each year.
- Camps are required to be inspected twice yearly.
- Inspection reports are filed at the Nassau County Department of Health at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola (Room 507).
- Inquiries can be made Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.,
at (516) 571-3680.
- Recognize warning signs that a camper is being bullied
- Help campers to learn appropriate responses to bullying behavior
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Getting Your Child Ready for Camp
During the hot days, parents can ensure their child's comfort better by dressing them with:
• Light-colored clothing – reflects radiant heat
• Loose clothing – assists in evaporation of sweat
Parents' Handbook
Please read this entire handbook. You may view it online or print it to keep on hand.
(Files below are in PDF format. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader to view PDF files, click here to download it.)
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What to Bring to Specialty Camp
Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sneakers, and sweat socks.
They should also bring a bag with a bathing suit, a towel and a water bottle. Please label all items: first and last name.
Your Child's Experience at Specialty Camp
For each two-week session between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. , your child chooses one specialty. Half of the day consists of the specialty of their choice; the other half of the day your child is placed in a recreation group where they participate in instructional swim and recreational sports.
The campers entering the 2nd through 5th grade have their specialty in the morning. The campers entering the 6th through 9th grade have their specialty in the afternoon.
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Specialty Camps
Campers are evaluated on the first day of attendance and placed in appropriate groups. Highly trained and caring coaches and teachers, through individual and group instruction, promote academic advancement, talent enrichment and skills training. All of our Specialty Camps are co-ed. All campers in the same grade requesting Specialty Camps in the same session are automatically placed together, except for video game courses.
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Recreation
One half of your camper's day is in a recreation group. During this half of the day, your child participates in a period of instructional swim and a period of recreational sports. Each recreation group has 8 to 10 campers (same grade and gender), accompanied by our qualified recreation counselor. The counselor assigned to each recreation group remains with that group for the duration of camp. Each recreation group participates in scheduled team games such as baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball or other sports. All campers are given the opportunity to improve and develop their abilities in an enjoyable, nurturing environment. Our expert staff help contribute to improved athletic skills and greater self-esteem. You may request your child to be with a friend that is in the same grade on the registration form. We cannot guarantee a recreation group request after May 15th.
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Instructional Swim (Part of Recreation)
In addition to the recreational sports, each camper enjoys a terrific swimming program for one period every day. Half of the time is devoted to a Red Cross instructional swim program; the rest of the time is fun time in the water. Hofstra's 50-meter, Olympic-sized indoor pool allows campers the opportunity to swim every day.
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Club Recreation
In addition to the scheduled recreational period, campers entering 2nd through 5th grade participate in Club Recreation. Campers select their own activity each day and participate at their own pace. A variety of games and sports are offered: volleyball, football, kickball, relays and more. Campers may even choose to relax under a shady tree with friends, engage in a board game, sketch a drawing, jump rope, weave a lanyard or engage in any age-appropriate activity. This period belongs to the campers; it's their choice!
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Special Event Days
Each session has one Special Event Day organized during recreation hours. Festivities in the past have included: carnivals, crazy water relays, DJ parties, concerts and, Olympics. These days are the recreational highlight of each session.
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Your Child's Experience at Sports Academy
At Hofstra Sports Camps, your child is immersed in a chosen sport for the full day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Each day is an exciting, intensive and fun-filled day of fundamentals, skills development, drills, practice and play. Swimming will be scheduled for all sports academy camps. There will be no swim for the dance and cheer camp.
These programs offer expert instruction from Hofstra University's Division I coaching staff, as well as participation and professional lectures in a fun and exciting atmosphere.
The facilities used by the campers are state-of-the-art, college-level playing fields, stadiums and arenas. It is our mission to provide an enriching experience through the development of competitive spirit, athletic skill and good sportsmanship.
You may choose a different Sports Camp each session or combine your camper's registration with one or more of Hofstra's Specialty Camps.
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'Stop Camp Bullying Now!' Initative
Here at Hofstra Summer Camps, bullying is absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated on any level. Our camp mission is to provide the most fun, exciting, and SAFE camp experience for every child. With hard work and dedication we take all the necessary steps to make sure bullying is NOT a part of the camp experience.
GOALS OF HOFSTRA SUMMER CAMPS
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What to Bring to Sports Academy
Patrick Anderson Co-ed Baseball Camp
Each camper should wear daily:
Baseball hat, baseball shoes or sneakers, sweat socks, baseball pants (optional) or shorts and a T-shirt.
Bring a bathing suit, towel and water bottle in a waterproof backpack. Swimming will be scheduled. Bring a water bottle and baseball glove.
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Tom Pecora Boys
Basketball Camp
Each camper should wear daily:
Cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sneakers, sweat socks and water bottle in a waterproof backpack. Swimming will be scheduled.[Back to Top]
Krista Kilburn-Steveskey
Girls Basketball Camp
Each camper should wear daily:
Cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sneakers, sweat socks and water bottle in a waterproof backpack. Swimming will be scheduled.[Back to Top]
Seth Tierney
Boys Lacrosse Camp
Each camper should wear daily:
Cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sneakers and sweat socks. Bring a lacrosse stick, helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, mouthpiece and athletic supporter. Swimming will be scheduled. Storage for your child’s equipment will NOT be provided.
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Kelly Olsen
Dance Academy
Each camper should wear daily:
cotton t-shirt, athletic shorts, flat sole sneakers, appropriate dance shoes, and a labeled water bottle.Each camper takes home a Hofstra backpack.
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Christine A. Nowierski
Cheer Camp
Each camper should wear daily:
cotton t-shirt, athletic shorts with no pockets, flat sole sneakers/cheerleading sneakers and sweat socks. Water bottle labeled. Each camper takes home a Hofstra Cheerleading drawstring backpack and set of pom poms.
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Richard Nuttall and Simon Riddiough
Soccer Camp
Each camper should wear daily:cotton t-shirt, athletic shorts, shin guards and soccer cleats or sneakers. Campers must also bring a water bottle. Bathing suit and towel will be needed on assigned swim days.
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Hofstra University
Softball Camp
Each camper should wear daily:cotton t-shirt, athletic shorts and sneakers/cleats. Each player must bring their own marked glove and water bottle. Each player will take home a Hofstra softball t-shirt.
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What not to bring to Camp
Please do not send your child with jewelry or any electronics: cellphone, Walkman, CD player, MP3 player, iPOD player, Game Boy, etc.
Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Medical Form and Camp Infirmary
RNs and certified nurses are in our camp infirmary full time. Each camper must have a physical examination within one year prior to their first day of camp. The medical forms will be mailed to you after your child's registration is processed. These forms must be completed by your pediatrician and returned to the camp office by May 1.
Any child needing medication must meet with our RNs with their medication at the camp infirmary on Thursday, July 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The camp infirmary is located in Room 131 of the Physical Fitness Center.
If you haven't received your medical form or have not yet submitted one, click here.
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New York State Notice
New York State law requires that each parent be aware of the following:
Hofstra Summer Camps' American Camping Association and Board of Health certifications are on display in the camp office.
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| Session 1: | July 6 - July 17 |
| Session 2: | July 20 - July 31 |
| Session 3: | Aug 3 - Aug 14 |
| Session 4: | Aug 17 - Aug 21 |
