CONTINUING EDUCATION

Your Child's Day in Classic Day Camps

For Sessions 1-3, campers enrolled in any on-campus Classic Day Camp will split their day between their camp specialty program and recreation.

During their program period, campers are engaged in a fun and educational environment using Hofstra's state-of-the-art academic classrooms, labs, and facilities. During the recreation period, which includes lunch and instructional swim, campers are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities.

Campers entering grades 2-5 participate in morning specialties; campers in grades 6-10 participate in afternoon specialties.

Specialty Sports Programs

Campers enrolled in Basketball, Flag Football, and Tennis specialties are evaluated on the first day of each session and placed into appropriate groups based on skill-level.

Tennis Requirements: Campers must bring athletic sneakers (no black soled shoes) and a tennis racket each day.

Recreation

A portion of your camper's day is spent in recreation, where he or she participates in a period of instructional swim and a period of recreational activities.

Recreation groups consist of 8-10 campers of the same gender and grade and are overseen by a dedicated recreation counselor. Activities include soccer, arts and crafts, volleyball, gaga, double Dutch, tennis, dodgeball, Zumba, and more.

Club Recreation

In addition to standard recreation, campers in grades 2-5 participate in Club Rec. Campers select their own activity at their own pace, from volleyball and kickball to board games and arts and crafts.

Instructional Swim

Campers enjoy daily instructional swim in Hofstra's Olympic-sized indoor pool. Time is split between an American Red Cross swim lesson and free swim. Campers are evaluated on the first day and grouped by skill level. ARC swim cards are mailed home at the end of summer.

Special Event Days

Each week features an exciting Special Event Day during recreation, such as carnivals, Color Wars, DJ dance parties, game shows, and karaoke contests.

Your Child's Day at Sports Academy Camp

In any of our one-week Sports Academy Camps, campers are immersed in their chosen sport all day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.). Each day is an exciting, intensive, and fun-filled day where campers improve their skills through instructional clinics, drills, scrimmages, and gameplay. There are two swim periods scheduled per program, per week.

Many programs are run by Hofstra's Division I coaches and staff, using University playing fields, stadiums, and arenas.

Stop Camp Bullying

Hofstra Summer Camps does not tolerate bullying of any kind. Our mission is to provide a fun, exciting, and safe environment for all campers. Our goals are to recognize warning signs, learn appropriate responses, and create a camp culture that does not tolerate aggression.

We have a dedicated Director of Pupil Personnel on staff to mediate and resolve issues. Please review our Code of Conduct with your child prior to their first day.

Getting Your Child Ready for Camp

We recommend campers wear a cotton t-shirt, athletic shorts, socks, and sneakers each day. They should also bring a bag with their bathing suit, a towel, and a reusable water bottle (all items clearly labeled).

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. Forms must be completed by your pediatrician.

Download Physical Exam Form

New York State Notice

1. Operating permits are mandatory from the NYS Department of Health.
2. Camps are inspected twice a year.
3. Inspection reports are filed at the Nassau County Department of Health (200 County Seat Drive, Mineola NY 11501).
4. Inquiries: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Hofstra Summer Camp's American Camping Association and Board of Health certifications are on display in the camp office.