Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh Park
Nassau County's summer recreation program at Wantagh Park offers supervised activities for children aged 7-8.
▌ Editor's read The Nassau County Summer Recreation Program website loads successfully and provides information about various summer programs offered by the county. This specific program at Wantagh Park is a traditional day camp for children aged 7-8, running from July 1st to August 9th, 2024, with a cost of $200 per week. The website details activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and special events, emphasizing outdoor recreation. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The program is clearly operated by Nassau County Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it does provide contact information for inquiries. 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 park facilities.
Who thrives here Ages 7–8
Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh Park 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–8
- Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Address: 1 King Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793, 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 - Wantagh Park
- What ages does Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh Park accept?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh Park 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 - Wantagh Park cost?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh 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 - Wantagh Park's hours?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh 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 - Wantagh Park?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh 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 - Wantagh Park provide lunch?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh 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 - Wantagh Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Wantagh?
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh Park is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Wantagh 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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Camps near here
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- Wantagh High School - Camp Invention: Spark · Wantagh High School · Ages 5–12
- Wantagh Summer Rec 2026 · Wantagh Park, 1 King Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793 · Ages 5–12 · $200/week
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh Park · Wantagh · Ages 5–6 · $200/week
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh Park · Wantagh · Ages 9–10 · $200/week
- Nassau County Summer Recreation Program - Wantagh Park · Wantagh · Ages 11–12 · $200/week