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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Hofstra Summer Camps. If you can't find what you're looking for, our camp office is always here to help.
Our summer operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hofstra Summer Camps offers programs that run for one week or two weeks spanning a
seven-week period. This allows campers to explore a variety of options that create
flexibility in summer planning. Sports Academy and Precollegiate Academy runs on one-week sessions, while all
other programming consists of two-week sessions.
Hofstra Summer Camps vets all our staff members and they are cleared to work by
Hofstra's Human Resources department.
Sports Academy campers have the opportunity for a (non-instructional) swim twice a
week. Daily instruction in our American Red Cross swim program is provided to all
other campers. Campers who participate in the Gifted, Sports Broadcasting, and CAP
programs do not have swim as part of their schedule. All campers who participate in
programs at Barry Tech and LIHSA do not have swim as part of their camp experience.
All campers should have a water bottle and sunscreen. For those campers who are
swimming, they should also have a bathing suit and a towel with them every day. We
kindly ask that valuables and large devices are left at home.
Yes! We are accredited by the American Camp Association, the governing board for day
and residential camps.
Compass Catering, Hofstra's premier food provider, prepares and serves lunch to our
campers on main campus. Campers enjoy healthy, balanced meals with many options to
choose from. Lunch is also provided to campers at Barry Tech through their food
services.
Compass Catering prepares and serves safe alternatives to those campers with
allergies or dietary restrictions. Hofstra Summer Camps is a nut-aware campus.
Sample menus are available for review prior to camp begins here. Once camp is in session, the finalized menu will be on
our website and shared with families by email.
Hofstra Summer Camps partners with the Wellness Center on campus that also partners
with Northwell Health. Our on-site registered nurses and EMTs are trained to provide
medical aid and assistance to all campers. Additionally, our registered nurses can
administer medication as long as the medication and doctor's orders are on site.
Hofstra Summer Camps partners with the Public Safety Department during the summer.
We also have two officers dedicated to supporting the movement of campers around
campus, as well as during arrivals and dismissal.
To ensure the safety of our campers and community, we cannot allow parent visits
during the camp day. If you need to see your camper or pick them up during the camp
day, please contact our main office.
We serve Nassau County as well as parts of Queens, Suffolk, and Manhattan.
Door-to-door and area pickups are available depending on the camper's place of
residence. Transportation is provided for most of our programs or can be added for
an additional fee.
Hofstra Summer Camps offers a variety of discounts for union members, Hofstra
employees, and alumni. Hofstra Summer Camps also offers discounts for siblings as
well as an early bird discount. Please check out our price estimator for more information about tuition.
The camp office is committed to supporting our community. During the summer months,
we're open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and during the off-season, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please call us at 516-463-CAMP or email us at camps@hofstra.edu.