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Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8)

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

Summer recreation program at Cantiague Park for children aged 7-8, offering various activities.

▌ Editor's read The Nassau County Summer Recreation Program website loads successfully, detailing a day camp experience for children aged 7-8 at Cantiague Park. The program is run by Nassau County Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. Activities listed include sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events, providing a traditional day camp structure. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details about background checks for staff. There is no explicit state license number provided on the site, which is common for municipal programs. A Facebook page for 'NassauCountyParks' is available, but no specific Instagram handle for the summer program was found. Google reviews for 'Nassau County Parks' generally reflect positively on the parks system, but specific reviews for the summer recreation program are not readily available. The program operates for several weeks during the summer, with a cost of $200 per week.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–8

Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: 7–8
  • 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 7-8)

What ages does Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8) accept?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8) is open to children ages 7–8. 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 7-8) cost?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8) 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 7-8)'s hours?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8) 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 7-8)?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8) 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 7-8) provide lunch?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8) 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 7-8) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hicksville?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park (Ages 7-8) 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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