Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Offers various summer camp programs for children and teens at multiple locations within the Town of Brookhaven.
▌ Editor's read The Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for children aged 5-12 at multiple locations within the town. The camps are run by the municipal parks department, indicating a public ownership model. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's webpage, the website does list various activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Town of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The Facebook page for Brookhaven Parks (@BrookhavenParks) is linked from the main Town of Brookhaven website, though not directly from the camps page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, USA
- Phone: (631) 451-8696
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
- What ages does Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps accept?
- Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps cost?
- Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
- Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps?
- Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 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 Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks & Recreation Summer Camps.
- Summer Fun Day Camp · Suffolk County Recreation Center · Ages 6–11 · $275/week
- Town of Brookhaven Parks & Recreation Summer Fun Camp · Suffolk County Parks and Recreation · Ages 5–12