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Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park

Hicksville · $200/week · ★ 4.4 (783 reviews)

Nassau County's summer recreation program at Cantiague Park offers supervised activities for children aged 9-10.

▌ Editor's read The Nassau County Summer Recreation Program website loads successfully, detailing a traditional day camp experience for various age groups, including 9-10 year olds at Cantiague Park. The program is operated by Nassau County Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website lists activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided page. Google reviews for 'Nassau County Summer Recreation Program' are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from 100+ reviews, often praising the variety of activities and affordability. The Facebook handle for Nassau County Parks is 'NassauCountyParks', but no specific Instagram handle for the summer program was found. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–10

Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–10
  • Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Address: 480 W John St, Hicksville, NY 11801, USA
  • 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

What ages does Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park accept?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park is open to children ages 9–10. 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 cost?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park 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's hours?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park 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?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park 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 provide lunch?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park 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 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hicksville?
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Cantiague Park 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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