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Discover strengths. Build friendships. Grow with Hofstra Summer Camps and Youth Programs.

From hands-on discovery to advanced academic exploration, Hofstra delivers exceptional learning experiences for every stage of childhood and adolescence — right here on Long Island.

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Summer Camps

Our award-winning Long Island summer day camps offer sports, STEM, arts, and specialty programs on Hofstra’s campus — combining fun, friendship, and learning for grades K-12.


Highlights:
  • 75+ programs in sports, STEM, arts, and specialty areas
  • Safe, inclusive environment with certified instructors and coaches
  • Focus on exploration, teamwork, and confidence-building
  • Accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA)
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Classic Hofstra Day Camps

Campers will choose a specialty each session. Their specialty camp will run part day, and gets paired with a part day of the traditional camp experience.

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Hofstra and Nassau BOCES Camps

The Hofstra Summer Camp and Nassau BOCES partnership offers a wide range of programs designed to motivate young minds and propel career inspirations.

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Sports Academy Camps

Sports Academy Camps at Hofstra University provide the foundation for developing skills at every level of play from Division One college coaching staff.

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Game Builders Academy

Hofstra Summer Camps partners with Game Builders Academy (GBA) to offer exciting programs that ignite your child's passion for math, science, and technology.

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Precollegiate Academy

Hofstra’s Precollegiate Summer Academy offers high school students immersive, week-long experiences exploring potential careers through hands-on courses taught by certified educators, industry professionals, and University professors.

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Why Families Choose Hofstra

Exceptional facilities. Personalized attention. Proven programs.

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Hofstra Youth Programs

Youth Programs (School-Year Enrichment and Precollegiate)

Year-round enrichment and academic programs that help K–12 students develop skills, explore interests, and prepare for success in school, college, and beyond.


Highlights:
  • Academic, enrichment, creative, and precollegiate programs for K–12
  • STEM, digital media, and technology-focused tracks
  • Small class sizes taught by NYS-certified teachers and subject experts
  • Inspires curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning
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Youth Academy

Academic, enrichment, and creative programs for K–12.

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Gifted Academy

Challenging, fast-paced courses for advanced learners.

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Pre-Collegiate Program

Career exploration and skill-building for high school students.

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Special Youth Programs

Swimming, Sports Journalism, Test Prep, and more.

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Hofstra Summer Camps Grant

We’re proud to celebrate our Hofstra Summer Camps community! Students who attended Hofstra Summer Camps in 2025 and later enroll as full-time undergraduates at Hofstra University will receive an additional $1,000 Hofstra Summer Camp Grant, renewable each year, on top of any merit-based scholarship they may qualify for through the admissions process.

Each applicant will be individually reviewed for merit scholarships based on academic achievement and other criteria. The $1,000 Camp Grant will then be added to their total award package and can be renewed annually, provided the student maintains the required GPA. Admission: First-Year Scholarships | Hofstra University