Plainview-Area Summer Camps Offer Early Bird Specials

Searching for your child’s summer camp doesn’t have to be a headache, especially if you register now. Camps for children all ages and interests in Plainview, Melville, Roslyn and Old Westbury are offering great discounts.

Here's our guide to local summer camps to get you started early:

• Are your children consumed by the popular game, Rock Band? Let your kids live their rock star dreams this summer, by providing them with the opportunity to learn and improve their guitar, bass, drums or vocal skills, at Day Jams. Campers will play in a band, write an original song, perform live and design a poster and CD cover for your band, while making new friends. Beginners or experienced musicians, ages eight to 15, are welcomed to attend camp Day Jams at HANC Plainview Elementary School. A $60 Multi-Week Discount is automatically figured into Tuition Rates and a $25 Sibling Discount may be applied for each sibling attending camp. Contact Day Jams at 800-295-5956.
• You’re never too young for camp at Miss Sue’s! Sue’s nursery camp is exclusively for children ages three to five, and provides weekly entertainment for your toddlers -- from musicians, circus acts, magicians and your child’s favorite game shows, to a petting zoo! Campers enjoy freshly prepared nutritious lunches, door-to-door bus service, towel service and Miss Sue’s camp bag and t-shirt. Enroll by 2/28 and receive an additional $100 discount. Contact the office for current rates: 516-938-0894. Sue's is located at 1191 Old Country Road in Plainview.
• Did you know that there is a camp only for Plainview-Old Bethpage school children? Camp Apollo is identical to any day camp, providing campers trips, arts and crafts, dance, music, games, and sports, yet Camp Apollo operates as a private, non-profit day camp. Camp begins July 5 and runs through August 12. Register by March 8 and receive a $50 discount! Call (516) 938-2670 or email campappollo@verizon.net for details.
• Receipient of Best of Long Island 2010 Award, Kenwal Day Camp, is located in Melville, on 20 acres of greenery accented by the finest facilities and equipment to ensure every camper, aged three to 15, has an unforgettable summer. With pre-school and kindergarten programs, to senior and teen camp programs, Kenwal offers unique activities for all ages! New to Kenwal this year is an inflatable water park! Their prime location means a short drive for eager Plainview campers. Camp season begins June 27 and lasts until August 19. Discounts available for a second, third, and fourth child. Contact the office for current rates: 631-694-3399.
• At Growing Tree Nursery Camp’s unique summer program, which is specifically designed for children ages two through five years, your toddlers will learn through play. Camp features an indoor and outdoor playground, weekly summer themes, water activities, computer classes and more! Be sure to contact the Nursery ASAP because they limit enrollment to ensure quality and a safe summer of fun for every child. Camp runs every day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seven weeks during July and August. Growing Tree is located at 140 East Broadway in Roslyn.
• Camp Jacobson at Robinhood offers families the experience of a private camp, at an affordable price. Camp includes the program, daily hot lunch, towel service and fun. From children ages three and four, to high school students interested in a community service program, Robinhood has it all. Send your whole family to Camp Jacobson and save money! Five percent off on two campers or save 10 percent on three or more campers. Contact their offices at 516-626-1094. Robinhood is located at 340 Wheatley Road in
Old Westbury.
• Since 1957, Red Robin camp has always served children from three to nine years of age, but for 2011, Red Robin now provides a camp experience for two-year-olds and even a new super senior adventure program, offering fifth to seventh graders three day trips each week. Deduct 10% for each additional sibling registered for 2011 Camp Season. Camp tuition is all-inclusive: program, camp backpack, camp t-shirt, daily towel service, transportation, hot lunch and snacks. Red Robin is located at 878 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury.