What ages does Special Recreation Summer Camp accept?

Special Recreation Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–21. 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 Special Recreation Summer Camp cost?

Special Recreation Summer Camp publishes $12/week for the standard session. "USD, Total cost is $87 for the 7-week program." Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Special Recreation Summer Camp's hours?

Special Recreation Summer Camp runs "9:00 AM - 12:00 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Special Recreation Summer Camp?

Special Recreation Summer Camp 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 Special Recreation Summer Camp provide lunch?

Special Recreation Summer Camp 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.

▌ Specialty · Ages 5–21

Special Recreation Summer Camp

"" · $12/week

A summer day camp for children and young adults with special needs, offered by the Town of Brookhaven.

▌ Editor's read The Town of Brookhaven's Special Recreation Summer Camp is a day camp program for children with special needs, operated by the municipal Parks and Recreation Department. The website, brookhavenny.gov/238/Camps, loads successfully and provides information on various town camps, including the Special Recreation program. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While the website mentions general camp information, specific details about staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular program are not explicitly stated. The Town of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (BrookhavenParks) and an Instagram handle (@brookhaven_parks). Google reviews for 'Town of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 107 reviews, generally praising the facilities and programs. The camp's municipal ownership suggests a focus on accessibility and community service, with a program specifically designed for children with special needs.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–21

Special Recreation Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Specialty
Ages: 5–21
Hours: "9:00 AM - 12:00 PM"
Address: Buckley Road, Holtsville, NY 11742, USA
Phone: (631) 451-6133
Cost notes: "USD, Total cost is $87 for the 7-week program."

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Special Recreation Summer Camp

What ages does Special Recreation Summer Camp accept?: Special Recreation Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–21. 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 Special Recreation Summer Camp cost?: Special Recreation Summer Camp publishes $12/week for the standard session. "USD, Total cost is $87 for the 7-week program." Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Special Recreation Summer Camp's hours?: Special Recreation Summer Camp runs "9:00 AM - 12:00 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Special Recreation Summer Camp?: Special Recreation Summer Camp 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 Special Recreation Summer Camp provide lunch?: Special Recreation Summer Camp 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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