Each activity period begins with the teaching of at least one skill by the specialist in charge. Our athletic director and staff help the counselors instruct at all levels. With such a wide variety of activities, we understand that no child will enjoy every activity equally. But all children should have broad exposure and acquire basic skills in order to help them make informed choices in later years. As campers progress from the youngest to the oldest divisions, they make more and more of their own choices.
Swimming is the highlight of the camp schedule.
Our Nassau County-certified lifeguards and water safety instructors, under the direction of Swim Supervisor Sari Sommer , group campers according to ability, not necessarily by age or group. Each instructor works with the same children until they complete the prescribed American Red Cross course and move on. Timid swimmers are always respected and skillfully encouraged by our mature, professional swim staff. Daily swimming includes both instruction and free play in our three heated pools .