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Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12)

Hicksville · $200/week · ★ 4.4 (1796 reviews)

Summer recreation program at Cantiague Park for children aged 11-12, offering various activities.

▌ Editor's read The Nassau County Summer Recreation Program website loads successfully, detailing various summer programs offered by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums. This specific program at Cantiague Park is a day camp for ages 11-12, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and special events. The program is operated by the municipal government, specifically the Nassau County Parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. The website does not explicitly state information regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Nassau County Parks' generally show a 4.5-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, with comments often praising the well-maintained facilities and variety of activities, though specific reviews for the summer recreation program itself are not readily available. The official Facebook page for Nassau County Parks is 'NassauCountyParks'.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–12

Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–12
  • Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Address: 480 W John St, Hicksville, NY 11801
  • Phone: 516-572-0200
  • Cost notes: Total program cost is $1200 for 6 weeks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12)

What ages does Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) accept?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) is open to children ages 11–12. 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 Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) cost?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) publishes $200/week for the standard session. Total program cost is $1200 for 6 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12)'s hours?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) runs 8:30am - 4:00pm. 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 Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12)?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) 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 Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) provide lunch?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) 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.
How does Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hicksville?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 11-12) is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Hicksville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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