Nutrition, Wellness, Safety, and Transportation | Hofstra Summer Camps, Long Island, NY
CAMP OPERATING HOURS: 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Lunch

All lunches are prepared and served on-site by Hofstra University's premier dining partner, Compass Group. We offer a rotating menu that includes an entree, a starch, a vegetable, and a dessert each day. For campers who prefer alternatives to the daily menu, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, salads, and bagels are available daily.

Peanut-Aware Camp: Please note that Hofstra is a peanut-aware camp, and allergen-free meals are available at each dining location for campers with specific dietary needs.

Transportation

Hofstra Summer Camps offers door-to-door transportation, as well as area pickups (where door-to-door is not available) for all campers*. The deadline to submit transportation requests (if not selected at initial registration) is two weeks prior to the start of each week.

*Transportation is included in the tuition for all camps, except Sports Academy - where it can be purchased for an additional fee.

Additional Transportation Info

Medical Staff

Hofstra Summer Camps proudly offers a fully-staffed, on-campus infirmary throughout the camp season. Under the guidance of our Medical Director, a practicing Registered Nurse, campers receive compassionate and professional care for everything from minor injuries to more significant medical needs.

Our team includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and Infirmary Counselors stationed across our indoor and outdoor facilities to ensure timely care whenever necessary. We are also equipped to handle and administer any medications required by campers.

Medication Drop-Off Dates 2026

Date Time Location
Tue, June 23 5:00 - 7:00 PM Wellness & Campus Living Center
250 Hofstra University
Wed, June 24 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wellness & Campus Living Center
250 Hofstra University
Sat, June 27 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hofstra USA
215 Hofstra University

Public Safety

Hofstra Summer Camps partners with Hofstra University Public Safety as the safety and security of our campers is paramount. The Department of Public Safety assigns a team of highly visible officers exclusive to HSC, who provide an additional layer of support for the entire duration of the summer.

Questions about nutrition or wellness?

Call: (516) 463-CAMP (2267) | Email: camps@hofstra.edu