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OUR PROGRAMS
- Minis Ages 3 & 4
- Tots Ages 4 & 5
- Upper Camp 1st - 6th Grade
- Tweens 6th - 8th Grade
- Leaders In Training Entering 9th & 10 Grades
Minis is our nursery and Pre-K program for children ages 3 & 4. Campers must be 3 years old by September 15 in order to enroll. Minis enjoy many of the amazing activities that Camp Parkwood has to offer, but are limited to the Steppingstone Park facility. We have on-site classrooms with air conditioning and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Children participate in hands on learning, athletics, swim, the arts and more. Camp staff are highly qualified and hand picked for the needs of our young children. We strive to create a camp experience that is fun, exciting and safe. We are a place where children can learn and grow everyday! 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Campers arrive between 8:30 - 9 A.M. and are picked up at 2 P.M.
- Drop-Off Only
- Staff ratio is 4 campers to 1 counselor.
- Small Groups/Pods - Following NYS Guidelines
- Groups are co-ed.
- Activities take place at Steppingstone Park.
- All children must be toilet-trained to participate (If camper is not toilet-trained and is sent to camp - camper will be removed and no refunds will be issued).
- Extended day until 4 P.M. available at additional cost.
- Lunch program available at additional cost.
- Campers arrive between 8:30 A.M. - 9 A.M. and are picked up between 4 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Staff ratio is 4 campers to 1 counselor.
- Groups are organized into boys and girls. They are NOT co-ed.
- Small Group Sizes - Following NYS Guidelines
- Main Activities take place at Steppingstone Park.
- Tots will NOT participate in sailing or rock climbing.
- Swim instruction at Parkwood Pool 5x per week.
- Free swim at Steppingstone with special times at Parkwood Pool.
- All children must be toilet-trained to participate. (If camper is not toilet-trained and is sent to camp - camper will be removed and no refunds will be issued).
Upper Camp at Camp Parkwood is comprised of our first grade through sixth grade campers. Our campers are ready for the full range of camp activities and Camp Parkwood delivers! Campers have an exciting day full of aquatics, athletics, the arts and various other amazing activities. We focus on both skill development and fun! Campers can explore all that Camp Parkwood has to offer at our various locations: Steppingstone Marina, Parkwood Pool and Kings Point Park. Campers (pre-covid) also had the opportunity to go on exciting field trips, but will definitely participate in themed calendar dress up days and events. Our mission is to provide our campers with a safe and fun filled summer they will never forget!
- Campers arrive between 8:30 – 8:45 A.M. Camp starts at 9 A.M., and pick up between 4 – 4:30 P.M.
- Staff ratio 1:6 for 6 year old, 1:8 for 7 year olds and 1:10 for all older groups.
- Groups are organized into boys and girls groups for each grade level, i.e., 1st grade boys and 3rd grade girls. They are NOT co-ed.
- Small Group Sizes - Following NYS Guidelines
- A camper is grouped based on the grade level the camper is entering in the fall.
- Main Activities take place at Steppingstone Park and other various Park District locations.
- Campers participate in all activities (except sailing starts at 2nd grade level).
- Lunch program available at an additional cost.
- Please see our website for registration information and pricing.
COVID-19 CHANGES
WE WILL FOCUSING ALL TRIPS ON
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
Program Description
We are very excited for this summer's Camp Parkwood Tween experience! For 2021, Tweens will be traveling twice per week. Tweens will follow a modified schedule at Camp Parkwood. Our goal is to continue to offer an experience that both engages and fosters personal growth, while also supporting your pre-teen's emerging independence. Tween Travel will explore Long Island, and other areas in the tri-state area. Space is limited. FIRST COME; FIRST SERVED!
*All trips are included in the price for Tweens. However, some additional fees may be required during the summer.
Exciting 2021 Program!
Leaders in Training is an innovative program option offered to those not yet old enough to be fully employed, but ready to begin transitioning to a position of employment (entering 9th and 10th grade). Leaders join groups every morning to support existing staff and gain valuable hands-on experience.
After lunch, our LITs regroup and participate in Camp Parkwood activities of their own choosing. If they like, they can also join our Tweens when they are at Camp Parkwood.
When our Tweens travel, Leaders in Training members have the option of joining them for off-campus trips.
We hope to provide our "in-between" campers with the fun experiences and the training required to join our Camp Parkwood staff in the future.
- LIT's main location with be Steppingstone Park.
- LITs arrive between 8:30 – 8:50 A.M unless otherwise noted.
- Camp starts at 9 A.M., and pick up is between 4 – 4:30 P.M, unless otherwise noted.
- Staff ratio 1:10 for all older groups.
- Activities take place at various Park District locations.
- Campers participate in all activities.
- Lunch program available at an additional cost.
Please see our website for registration information and pricing.