516-463-CAMP

2025 Camp Dates

Session 1: June 30 - July 11
Session 2: July 14 - July 25
Session 3: July 28 - August 8
Session 4: August 11 - August 15

Note: Camp runs from 9am to 4pm.

Note: Camp is closed Friday, July 4th.

Summer Camp 2025 Open House Dates
Sunday, February 11 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Hofstra Physical Education Building

Important Dates

Medication Drop Off Days

TBA

Note:
A Medication Request Form must be filled out by your child's physician, and must either be sent into the camp office ahead of time or accompany the medication being dropped off.

Medication must be in the original container, including the label with your campers name, dosage, and the prescriber's name.

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Law as a Career 2025

Delve Into the Fascinating Legal World

Regular Tuition: $745 per Week

For Campers Entering Grades 9 - 12

Session 1: Not Offered
Session 2: Not Offered
Session 3: July 28 - August 1 (One Week)
Session 4: Not Offered


Join our One-Week Introduction to Law course for an immersive overview of the legal system, key legal concepts, and career pathways in law. Explore court structures, legal terminology, case law analysis, and essential legal documents. Engage in hands-on activities like drafting legal documents and debating local laws. Gain insights into law school preparation, the LSAT, and the life of a law student. Possible guest speakers include attorneys and legal professionals. Perfect for aspiring legal minds!

Session Topics Include
  • Overview of Legal System: Court Structure, Governing Authorities, Jurisdiction
  • Exploration/Discussion – Different Types of Law
  • Key Legal Concepts
  • Legal Jargon: Glossary of Legal Terms
  • Explanation of Basic Legal Documents: Deeds, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and more
  • Case Law: Learning/Practicing the Skills Needed to Read and Understand Case Law
  • Law as a Career: Explore Options- Different Career Paths
  • Discuss College Prep for Law School: Choosing a Law School, LSAT, and more
  • The Life of a Law Student: Classes, Internships, Bar Preparation and Admission
  • Professional, and Ethical Responsibilities of an Attorney
Law as a Career Activities May Include
  • Interpreting and Debating Enactment of a Local Law
  • Draft Legal Documents
  • Guest Speakers: Attorneys, Paralegals and/or Law Students
About the Instructor
Patricia Rossi is an attorney, professional writer and educator. She practiced law for over twenty years and has extensive experience in many facets of the law including entrepreneurial advisement, small business start-ups, joint ventures and non-profit formation, assisting such entities with respect to navigating legal compliance as well as challenges and offering recommendations for sustainable growth. Patricia has also served on several non-profit boards, contributing her expertise to various causes and initiatives.

In addition to her legal career, Patricia has a passion for education and writing. She has taught writing to both teens and adults for many years, creating and implementing the innovative "Writing to Heal" program, which has empowered individuals to express themselves through writing. Patricia brings a wealth of practical and academic knowledge to the classroom.

As a published writer, Patricia has had her academic papers selected for presentations at numerous conferences, with several of those papers being published in academic journals. Most recently, she has been invited to present her research paper at the prestigious American Literature Association in May of 2025.

There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week precollegiate camps.

Schedule: This is a full day program in Law as a Career.

For More Information
Call: (516) 463-CAMP (2267)
or
Email: camps@hofstra.edu

Please note that opening of on-campus summer camp or any on-campus programs will be subject to all then-current New York State and Nassau County Department of Health requirements and guidance. Any individual visiting the Hofstra campus or attending on-campus programs or camps will be required to follow all such rules and University policies relating to health and safety. Participants will be notified of University policies prior to the start of any on-campus program.