Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11 · $275/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11

program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach

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The Town of Brookhaven's Summer Fun Day Camp in Centereach offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades 1-8, focusing on recreationa...

▌ Editor's read The Town of Brookhaven's Summer Fun Day Camp in Centereach is a day camp for children entering grades 1-8, operated by the municipal Parks & Recreation Department. The website, brookhavenny.gov/238/Camps, loads successfully and provides information on various camp locations, including Centereach. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program runs for six weeks, from July 8th to August 16th, 2024, with registration opening in March 2024. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp emphasizes a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and special events. Google reviews for 'Town of Brookhaven Summer Fun Day Camp' generally indicate positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the diverse activities and engaging staff. The Town of Brookhaven's Facebook page is 'BrookhavenTown'.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: "8:00 AM - 4:00 PM"
  • Address: 286 Hawkins Rd, Centereach, NY 11720, USA
  • Cost notes: "USD, Weekly rate is $275. Before/after care is an additional $55 per week for each."

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach

What ages does program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach accept?
program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach is open to children ages 6–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach cost?
program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach's hours?
program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach runs "8:00 AM - 4:00 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach?
program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach provide lunch?
program_name: Summer Fun Day Camp - Centereach does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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