The North Fork is a unique and beautiful place to enjoy summertime. Its waters, farmland, and open skies are a dramatic backdrop for quintessential childhood experiences that we can savor for a lifetime. Whether it’s messing about by the seashore, exploring nature, exercising creativity and innovation, getting a taste of the farming experience, playing games and sports, having those fun camping experiences and adventures, or just palling around with other children that you seek for your child, there’s a great camp here for you!

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East End Arts Council Summer Arts Camps

Renaissance Camp - Ages 5 - 8 Years
Dates: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 29
Time: 9:30AM - 3PM, extended available
Location: East End Arts Council, 141 East Main Street, Riverhead
Description: Iintroducing kids to a broad range of artistic and creative experiences through festivals around the world and their music, theatre and art.

Weekly Camps - Ages 9 - 14
Paint it On - Fine Arts Camp I
Dates: July 11-15, Mon-Fri 9:30AM-2:30PM

Build It Up - Fine Arts Camp II
August 15-19, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM

Act Out! Improv Theater Camp
July 18-22, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM

Lights! Camera! Action! Performance Camp
August 1-5, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM

Rock On! Music Camp
August 1-12, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM

Weekly Camps - Ages 12-16
Copy That! Teen Audio/Video Recording Camp
August 8-12, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM

Mix It Up! Teen Studio Mixing/Editing Camp
August 15-19, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM

Cost: various, see website

School of the Arts
East End Arts Council
141 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901

phone
(631) 369-2171

web site
eastendarts.org

email
education@eastendarts.org

Group for the East End
Summer Ecology Field Program 2011

Pondhawks
Ages: 8 - 10 Years
Dates: Monday, July 11- Thursday, July 14
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Location: various North Fork locations
Description: Each day, the group visits a different habitat and gets up close with the plants and animals that live there. Children become active nature detectives, using dip nets, tanks, bug boxes, shovels and field guides to learn about life in the pond, beach, salt marsh, and woods. This program aspires to spark children’s interest in the outdoors and plant the seeds for a lifetime of stewardship and love of nature.

Terrapins
Ages: 11-12 Years
Dates: Monday, August 22 - Thursday, August 25
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Location: various North Fork locations
Description: If kayaking in the marsh and off-road biking through the woods sound like fun, then this week of adventure and discovery is for you! Designed for boys and girls who like active outdoor activity and who are curious about nature.

Cost: All GEE sessions are $375 per child; $325 for GEE members and returning participants; ask about sibling discounts

Group for the East End
P.O. Box 1792
Southold, New York 11971

phone
(631) 765-6450 ext 205

web site
www.eastendenvironment.org

email
sbiasetti@eastendenvironment.org

Hallockvillage Build-A-Farm
Children's Summer Series 2011

Ages: 6 - 12 Years
Dates: Six weeks, July 5 - August 12
Time: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Location: Hallockville Museum Farm campus, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
Description: Taking a step back into history, children will have the opportunity to explore traditional farm life as North Fork farmers did centuries ago. Campers will construct an old-style village from the ground up, putting together a miniature hamlet that will become the backdrop for the rest of their summer series experience. Whether attending one week or all six, your child will participate in a complete and well-rounded educational unit designed to immerse them into life on an old-time farm. They'll get out and play in the fresh air, sunshine and rich soil of Eastern
Long Island and learn about farming the way North Forkers have done it through the centuries. Activities include wood working, weaving and knitting, caring for farm animals, farming and gardening, playing traditional games, music and dance, costume making, and a variety of other hands-on projects. Taking a step back into history, children will have the opportunity to explore traditional farm life as North Fork farmers did centuries ago.

Cost: $295 for Hallockville members; $325 Non-Members. Save $100 with a 3 week package or get a free week of camp with a 6 week package. (To qualify for multi-week discounts, registration must be completed and paid by July 11th.)

Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901

phone
(631) 298-5292

web site
www.hallockville.com

email
hallockv@optonline.net

Lyrical Children's Preschool & Learning Center

Lyrical Children's Summer Camp
Ages: 2 - 5 Years
Dates: Five weeks, July 10 - August 12
Times: Mornings 9:30 - 12:15, M/T/W/F
Description: Choose which days of the week and which weeks from among five themed weeks.
Week of July 11 - Kitchen Magic
Week of July 18 - Tell Me A Story
Week of July 25 - Snap, Clap, Tap & Sing
Week of August 1 - Starry, Starry Night
Week of August 8 - Olympic Fun

Mommy & Me Summer Camp
Ages: 18 mos - 3 Years
Dates: Thursdays, 10:30 - noon, 5 Weeks
Description: Explore, create and socialize!.

Art Exploration Summer Camp
Ages: 2 - 5 Years
Dates: Thursdays, 9:15 - 10:15, 5 Weeks
Description: Children will explore various art media and develop their inner artist.

Handwriting Without Tears Summer Camp
Ages: 4- 5 Years
Dates: July 25- 29, Monday - Friday, 1 - 3PM
Description: This award-winning, hands-on program teaches beginning writing skills.

Music Together
Location: Calverton, Aquebogue, Southold & Mattituck locations
Description: Music and movement classes for newborns through 5-year-olds with the grownups who love them..

Lyrical Children Preschool & Learning Center
Music Together
4492 Middle Country Road
Calverton, NY 11933

phone
(631) 208-4003

web site
www.lyricalchildren.com

email
lyricalmt@optimum.net

MainStage Dance Academy
Summer Camp 2011

MainStage Dance Academy in Greenport is offering a movement and dance-based summer program with themes that change weekly.

Ages: 3- 5 Years
Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays, five weeks,
July 11 - August 11
Times: 9AM - noon
Description: Choose any or all five weeks:
Week of July 11 - Princess Week
Week of July 18 - Arts & Nature
Week of July 25 - Animal Week
Week of August 1 - Ballet Week
Week of August 8 - Baby Doll Week

Ages: 6 - 11 Years
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays, five weeks,
July 11 - August 11
Times: 9AM - noon
Description: Choose any or all five weeks:
Week of July 11 - Dance Week
Week of July 18 - Arts & Nature
Week of July 25 - Pop Star Week
Week of August 1 - Around the World Camp
Week of August 8 - Doll Week

Cost: 3 Weeks $360; 4 Weeks $480; 5 Weeks $600; Walk-ins $70 per day

MainStage Dance Academy
74365 Main Road
Greenport, NY 11944

phone
(631) 477-1380

web site
www.mainstagedanceacademy.com

email
mstagedance@optonline.net

North Fork Summer Camp

Preschool Camp
Ages: 18 Months - 5 Years
Dates: Ten weeks, June 27 - August 31
Time: Half days or full days, open 9AM - 4PM, extended care available.
Location: North Fork Early Learning Center
Description: New theme weekly:
Week 1: 6/27 - 7/1 Let's Go Camping
Week 2: 7/5 - 7/8 Playful Puppets
Week 3: 7/11 - 7/15 Calling All Chefs
Week 4: 7/18 - 7/22 Seaside Adventures
Week 5: 7/25 - 7/29 Farmer's Market
Week 6: 8/1 - 8/5 Animal Antics
Week 7: 8/8 - 8/12 Sports Week
Week 8: 8/15 - 8/19 Safari Adventure
Week 9: 8/22 - 8/26 Art & Artists
Week 10: 8/29 - 8/31 Summer Fun!
Cost: Full Days: 5 days $200; 4 days $180; 3 days $150; 2 days $100 Half Days 5 days $110; 4 days $100; 3 days $85; 2 days $60

Summer Camp
Ages: 6 - 12 Years
Dates: Eight weeks, June 27 - August 20
Time: 9AM - 4PM, extended care available.
Location: North Fork Early Learning Center
Description: New theme weekly plus weekly field trips to regional attractions.
Week 1: 6/27 - 7/1 Sensational Sports
Week 2: 7/5 - 7/8 Calling All Chefs!
Week 3: 7/11 - 7/15 Science is Fun!
Week 4: 7/18 - 7/22 NFSC Has Talent!
Week 5: 7/25 - 7/29 Aquatic Adventures
Week 6: 8/1 - 8/5 The Great Outdoors
Week 7: 8/8 - 8/12 Art Expo
Week 8: 8/15 - 8/19 Olympic Challenges
Cost: 5 days $200; 4 days $180; 3 days $150; 2 days $100

North Fork Summer Camp
North Fork Early Learning Center
475 Franklinville Road
Laurel, NY 11948

phone
(631) 298-9573

web site
northforkparents.com/northforkearlylearning

email
nfelc1@optimum.net

A program of
Family Service League
790 Park Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743

Peconic Dunes 4-H
Sleep Away / Day Camp

Peconic Dunes is a co-ed summer program. The unique setting includes a 30-acre freshwater pond, one mile of beachfront on the Long Island Sound, hardwood forests, and rolling sand dunes.

Day Camp
Ages: 7 - 12 Years
Dates: Ten weeks, June 26 - Sept 2
Time: 8:45AM - 5PM
Location: Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp, Southold
Description: The day camp program includes sports, outdoor skills, expressive arts, canoeing & kayaking, archery, and more. Fee includes meals.
Cost: $299/week; $250 if four or more sessions; $25 off when registering before April 15.

Sleep Away Camp
Ages: 8 - 15 Years
Dates: Eight weeks, June 26 - Aug 20
Time: dropoff 1:30PM Sunday, pickup 9:30AM following Saturday
Location: Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp, Southold
Description: The sleep away program includes sports, outdoor skills, expressive arts, canoeing & kayaking, archery, cookouts, and campfires. Sailing is an available add-on; weekend extenders available. Fee includes accommodations, meals.
Cost: $569/week; $25 off when registering before April 15; sailing add $200/week; extender weekends add $150/week.

Overnight E.C.O.
Ages: 12 - 15 Years
Description: Same as overnight basic, except with focus on ecology and stewardship.

Peconic Dunes
6375 Soundview Avenue
Southold, NY 11971

phone
(631) 852-8629

web site
www.peconicdunes.com

email
info@peconicdunes.com

A program of
Cornell Cooperative Extension
of Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead, NY 11901