Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6)
Summer recreation program at Cantiague Park for children aged 5-6, offering various activities.
▌ Editor's read The Nassau County Summer Recreation Program website loads successfully and provides information about various summer programs, including the one at Cantiague Park for ages 5-6. The program is a traditional day camp, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, and games. It is operated by Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museums, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that all staff are background checked, which is a significant safety measure. While no specific staff-to-camper ratio is published, the program emphasizes a safe and enjoyable environment. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, and no specific state license number is provided on the website. Google reviews for 'Nassau County Summer Recreation Program' are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and the affordability. The Facebook page for Nassau County Parks (@NassauCountyParks) is active and provides updates on park events, including summer programs.
Who thrives here Ages 5–6
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–6
- 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 5-6)
- What ages does Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6) accept?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6) is open to children ages 5–6. 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 5-6) cost?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6) 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 5-6)'s hours?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6) 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 5-6)?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6) 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 5-6) provide lunch?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6) 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 5-6) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hicksville?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 5-6) 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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