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Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

Nassau County Parks and Recreation · ★ 4.6 (761 reviews)

Nassau County Parks & Recreation offers free summer recreation programs for children aged 5-12 at various park locations throughout Nassau County.

▌ Editor's read The Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Recreation Program website loads successfully and details a free summer day camp program for children aged 5-12. The program runs for six weeks, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at various park locations. Registration is required and is open to Nassau County residents only. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Nassau County Parks & Recreation' generally show a positive rating, often around 4.5 stars, across many reviews, though these reviews are for the parks themselves rather than specifically the summer program. The program is clearly operated by a municipal parks department. A Facebook handle for Nassau County Parks is linked on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

Nassau County 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554
  • Phone: (516) 572-0200
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

What ages does Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps accept?
Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps cost?
Nassau County 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 Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
Nassau County 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 Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps?
Nassau County 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 Nassau County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
Nassau County 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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