Prospective Families Age Programs

Toddlers

2,3 and 4 Years Old

Time: 2:27

Recommended for children who have turned two prior to the start of camp.

Crestwood has designed the perfect introductory program for children separating from parents or trying camp for the first time. Experienced teachers, mature counselors, separate and age appropriate facilities, fun special events and most of all a loving and caring environment where your children will feel safe to try new things, learn and grow.

• Mini-Day - Toddler’s program runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Three or Five Day Option (per week).
• Small Group Size and a ratio of one staff member for every two toddlers.

• Constant communication from Staff about your child’s progress.
• Separate Heated Pre-School Pools run by our Pre-School Swim Director and trained swim instructors.
• Specially trained pre-school instructors at all activities.
• Transportation - Morning Bus Service is available, Parent pick-up is required at 1:00 PM.
• Lunch and Snacks included.
• Yes - we change diapers!

Weekly Activities include: Daily Swim Instruction & Free Swim, Sports (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and more), Water Park, Arts & Crafts, Kiddie Car Wash, Yoga, Dance, Cooking, Gymnastics, Music, Nature, Paddle Boats, Train Rides, Mini-Zipline, Playgrounds, Jumping Pillow, Carousel, Ferris Wheel and more.

Pre-School

2,3 and 4 Years Old

Time: 2:27

Children Ages Three and Four

Our decades of experience and innovation have helped us create the ultimate summer experience for your preschooler. Our wonderful program provides a self-esteem building, nurturing, caring, and non-competitive environment for our children.

• Choice of Mini-Day (9-1), Junior Day (9-2:30) or Full Day (9-4). Mini Day is for 2 and 3 year olds only. Three or Five Day Option (per week).
• All groups are supervised by a teacher, many of whom work year-round at Crestwood's private nursery school. Their expert supervision, special attention to safety, and constant communication with you make Crestwood the special place it is.

• The most nurturing, caring, and fun group of college-aged counselors. A high staff to child ratio. 1 Staff for every 3 Children (3 yr olds); 1 Staff for every 4 Children (4 year olds).
• Separate and special facilities and instructors geared to, and just for our pre-schoolers and a schedule carefully designed to meet the less active demands of our youngest campers.
• Separate heated pre-school pool run by our pre-school swim director and specially trained staff of swim instructors.
• Transportation - Morning and Afternoon Bus Service is available, Parent pick-up is required at 1:00 PM.
• Lunch and Snacks included.
• Yes - we change diapers !

Weekly Activities include: Daily Swim Instruction & Free Swim, Sports (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and more), Water Park, Arts & Crafts, Karate, Low Ropes Course and Mini Climbing Tower, Tennis, Treehouse, Kiddie Car Wash, Gaga Ball, Yoga, Dance, Cooking, Gymnastics, Music, Nature, Paddle Boats, Train Rides, Mini-Zipline, Playgrounds, Jumping Pillow, Mini-Golf, Carousel, Ferris Wheel and more.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten may be the best time to be at Crestwood Day Camp whether your child is a first year camper or a Crestwood veteran. We pair the best parts of our nurturing preschool program with new adventures, activities and excitement that full day campers crave.

• Kindergarten campers enjoy a FULL DAY Program from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Our carefully designed program allows them to enjoy a full day at camp without feeling exhausted.
• All groups are supervised by a teacher, many of whom work year-round at Crestwood's private nursery school. Their expert supervision, special attention to safety, and constant communication with you make Crestwood the special place it is.
• The most nurturing, caring, and fun group of college-aged counselors. A high staff to child ratio. A minimum of 1 Staff for every 5 Children.
• Separate and age-appropriate facilities and instructors geared to, and just for our Kindergarten age campers.
• Kindergarten campers move up to our main pool area where we still have shallow pools for beginners but can offer greater challenges like deep water testing and advanced strokes for those who are ready. A Swim Director is assigned to our Kindergartners to assure a smooth transition.
• Rainy Day Field Trips.
• Transportation - Morning and Afternoon Bus Service is available.
• Lunch and Snacks included.

Weekly Activities include: Daily Swim Instruction & Free Swim, Sports (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and more), Floor Hockey, Water Park, Arts & Crafts, Karate, Low Ropes Course and Mini Climbing Tower, Bungee Trampoline, Gaga Ball Tennis, Treehouse, Kiddie Car Wash, Yoga, Dance, Cooking, Gymnastics, Music, Nature, Paddle Boats, Train Rides, Mini-Zipline, Playgrounds, Jumping Pillow, Mini-Golf, Beach Volleyball, Carousel, Ferris Wheel and more.

Grades 1-2

Campers entering first grade and second grade transition out of many of our pre-school/kindergarten facilities. Our goal is to guide them as they grow in independence, develop meaningful friendships and relationships with staff, try new things, and develop their own unique interests and skills.

• College graduates or Teachers as Group Leaders and college students as Counselors. We carefully choose a staff for these campers who not only can make every minute at Crestwood exciting, but who show a nurturing side with an ability to give a hug when needed, wipe away any tears that may fall and help with common tasks like lunch and changing time.
• Crestwood’s First Class Swim Instruction on a daily basis every morning. Free Swim every afternoon.
• Electives - 1st and 2nd grade campers are our youngest to enjoy the chance to make their own choice of one of our many exciting options in Athletics, Arts, or Adventure.
• Clubs - Our club program begins for this age group. Clubs are special activities only offered to those campers who choose them. Some examples include the Crestwood Musical, Sports, Chess, Swim Team, Coding, Rock Band, Magic, Rocketry and Fine Arts.
• Sports Leagues - Introduction of our Sports League allowing children a chance to play sports with lots of spirit and fun.
• Full Day Hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Rainy Day Field Trips.
• Transportation - Morning and Afternoon Bus Service is available.
• Lunch and Snacks included.

Weekly Activities include: Daily Swim Instruction & Free Swim, Sports (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Volleyball and more), Floor Hockey, Water Park, Arts & Crafts, Ninja Warrior, Laser Tag, Karate, Low Ropes Course and Mini Climbing Tower, Large Ziplines and Giant Climbing Tower, Bungee Trampoline, Tennis, Gaga Ball, Treehouse, Yoga, Dance, Cooking, Gymnastics, Music, Nature, Paddle Boats, Playgrounds, Jumping Pillow, Golf & Mini-Golf, Golf Range, Ceramics, Archery, Carousel, Ferris Wheel and more.

Grades 3-4

Children entering grade 3 and older, enter our “Upper Camp” program. These campers enjoy every activity Crestwood has to offer, plus the ability to tailor their schedule based on their individual preferences on a daily basis through electives, clubs, clinics and professional instruction. Of course, the core of our program is still developing friendships, trying new activities and overcoming challenges with the help of fun and encouraging counselors and staff.

• Daily Electives - At least one double period of elective time daily to make their own activity choice (Athletics, Arts, Adventure and more).
• Crestwood’s First Class Swim Instruction on a daily basis every morning. Free Swim every afternoon.
• Clubs, special activities offered to those campers who choose them, are available to all of Upper Camp. Some examples include the Crestwood Musical, Sports, Chess, Swim Team, Coding, Rock Band, Magic, Rocketry and Fine Arts.
• Sports Leagues gives campers a chance to play sports in a “light” competitive environment with a focus on fun, spirit and instruction.
• Full Day Hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Rainy Day Field Trips.
• Campers entering 4th grade enjoy two Full Day field trips during the summer. Typically these trips include Charter Boat Fishing and Adventureland. A Late Night Special Event at camp is scheduled for Upper Camp.
• Transportation - Morning and Afternoon Bus Service is available.
• Lunch and Snacks included.

Weekly Activities include: Daily Swim Instruction & Free Swim, Sports (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Volleyball and more), Floor Hockey, Water Park, Arts & Crafts, Ninja Warrior, Laser Tag, Karate, High Ropes Course, 50 Ft. Alpine Climbing Tower, Large Ziplines, Bungee Trampoline, Tennis, Gaga Ball, Treehouse, Yoga, Dance, Cooking, Gymnastics, Music, Nature, Paddle Boats, Playgrounds, Jumping Pillow, Golf & Mini-Golf, Golf Range, Ceramics, Archery, Electives, Clubs, and more.

Grades 5-6

Our 5th graders enter our Super Rec program while our 6th graders enter our Senior Rec program which both combine active days at camp and regularly scheduled trips. When on the grounds at Crestwood, 5th - 6th graders enjoy all the best that Crestwood has to offer. Every day we offer a variety of activities that includes instructional and free swim, sports, adventure, arts and extensive elective and club options that allow older campers to customize their program to their interests.

• 5th graders enjoy an all day trip to fun venues on Long Island on a weekly basis. The beach, inflatable bounce parties, local amusement parks, arts and crafts and bowling are just a few examples. The highlights are our trip to Splish Splash Water Park and an overnight at Crestwood.
• 6th graders venture on two trips per week to local and regional venues, plus an overnight trip each 4-week session. A two-day trip to Hershey Park in our August session and a two-day trip in July to Six Flags New England and the NBA Hall of Fame are exciting highlights.
• Daily Electives - At least one double period of elective time daily to make their own activity choice (Athletics, Arts, Adventure and more).
• College graduates or Teachers as Group Leaders and college students as Counselors.
• Crestwood’s First Class Swim Instruction on a daily basis every morning. Free Swim every afternoon.
• Clubs, special activities offered to those campers who choose them, are available to all of Upper Camp. Some examples include the Crestwood Musical, Sports, Chess, Swim Team, Coding, Rock Band, Magic, Rocketry and Fine Arts.
• Full Day Hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Rainy Day Field Trips.
• Transportation - Morning and Afternoon Bus Service is available.
• Lunch and Snacks included.

Weekly Activities include: Daily Swim Instruction & Free Swim, Sports (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Volleyball and more), Floor Hockey, Water Park, Arts & Crafts, Ninja Warrior, Laser Tag, Karate, High Ropes Course, 50 Ft. Alpine Climbing Tower, Large Ziplines, Bungee Trampoline, Tennis, Gaga Ball, Treehouse, Yoga, Dance, Cooking, Gymnastics, Music, Nature, Paddle Boats, Playgrounds, Jumping Pillow, Golf & Mini-Golf, Golf Range, Ceramics, Archery, Electives, Clubs, and more.

Teen Travel

Time: 1:15

Teen Programs (grades 7-10)

The goal of our Teen Programs is for your children to become more independent, responsible, mature and make new friendships under the safe shield that is Crestwood. What makes the Crestwood Teen Travel program unique is our staff. We feel that mature campers require mature staff and for this reason only college graduates (most of whom are teachers) work as counselors in our Teen Travel program. Teens travel on deluxe tour buses whenever leaving Long Island and stay in luxury hotels.

• Teen Adventure (7th grade) – Teen Adventure is a new introductory travel program that combines day trips, late nights and overnights along with two days at camp per week. Teen Adventure campers enjoy two 2-day overnight trips and one 4-day overnight trip each month. Day trips may include local and regional destinations such as New York City, Great Adventure, and Splish Splash. Two-day overnights may include such places as the Poconos, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore. Four-day overnights may include such destinations as Boston, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Montreal.
• Teen Travel (8th – 10th grade) – Teen Travel is our complete Teen Tour program. Teen Travel campers enjoy a combination of local and regional day trips and late nights plus two 3-day overnights and one 5-day overnight each month. Trips combine a variety of venues including sports and team building days, amusement parks, beaches, cultural events, and many more. 5-day overnights may include such places as Orlando, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Chicago, Virginia Beach, Toronto and more.

Teen Adventure and Teen Travel

Endeavor

Endeavor

Time: 4:52

It’s not time for your child to “get with the program”

It’s time for the program to get with your child!

Do you know a child who would benefit from a traditional camp program that is specifically designed to meet their current needs and foster social and emotional growth?

This program is tailored to meet the needs of children who have various diagnoses or no diagnosis at all. These children have unique needs both socially and emotionally, and for many reasons have not been able to thrive in the traditional camp setting. Our approach is to provide children with the necessary structure and predictability they need to develop these skills and flourish.

OUR ENDEAVOR PROGRAM DELIVERS:

• Camper to Staff ratios of 3:1.
• Grouping according to developmental similarities and like-mindedness.
• Children feel connected, supported and understood.
• Focus on teamwork and supportive programming.
• Social, personal and physical development.
• A sense of belonging and tradition within the camp community.
• Excellence and success defined by campers’ individual growth.

Our specialized program is thoughtfully developed and run by highly trained, experienced professionals. Our team of dedicated individuals includes therapists and educators who have extensive backgrounds in camp leadership, child development and family integration.

Endeavor Tuition Card

LT’s (grades 8-10)

Crestwood’s L.T. (Leadership Training) program is a unique opportunity that combines camp activities, hands on work experience, and leadership training courses. This program is available to teenagers entering grades 8th – 10th. L.T.’s will participate in many of their favorite camp activities, including swim, in a group setting that will allow them to enjoy time with friends, both old and new. Hands on work experience will include time spent assisting specialists at activity areas and also learning from group leaders and counselors in a group setting. Finally, L.T.’s will participate in Leadership Training Courses such as lifeguarding, sports coaching, counselor training, babysitting, and others. L.T.’s will leave each summer with new skills as well as certificates of completion.

Parent & Child

Since 1997, Crestwood has been directing the original and still most popular parent and child summer camp experience. Activities include swim instruction, water park play, carousel and ferris wheel rides, arts & crafts, dance, music, nature, train rides, sports, playgrounds, hot lunch, snacks, and much more.

One day per week (Choice of Tuesday or Thursdays); 6 sessions; 10am - 1pm

Recommended for children ages 18 to 30 months and a parent.

AT THIS TIME, DUE TO COVID-19, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING PARENT & CHILD REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2021 SUMMER.