Summer Recreation Program
In its 59th season, this highly coveted youth summer camp is open to children ages 4-12 for six weeks and is hosted at one of our six award-winning community parks. Now featuring full day options so parents can choose the program that best fits their child’s needs. Our full day programs are offered at three locations: Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Marjorie R. Post Community Park, and Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park. Our full day programs include all of our coveted special activities and optional day trips as well as new hours, swimming, and supervised lunch.

The 2024 Summer Recreation enrollment will be held exclusively online. PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Enrollment is only open to children that were approved during pre-registration.

Ellsworth Allen Park, Farmingdale - Opens April 8, 2024 at 6PM
Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, Oyster Bay - Opens April 8, 2024 at 6PM
Harry Tappen Beach & Park, Glenwood Landing - Opens April 8, 2024 at 6PM

FULL DAY CAMP OPENING:
Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Plainview - Opens April 15, 2024 at 6PM
Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Woodbury - Opens April 22, 2024 at 6PM
Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Massapequa - Opens April 29, 2024 at 6PM

Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
• Blowing bubbles/ submerge mouth, nose, and eyes
• Flutter kicks while holding onto the ledge
• Floating on back with guidance from the instructor
• Arm and hand treading actions
• Bobbing to keep head out of water
• Understand how to stay safe around pools and bodies of water


Level 2: Basic Swimming Skills
• Flutter kicks using kickboard with instructor’s assistance
• Fully submerge under water and hold their breath
• Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
• Float on back independently
• Jump from side of pool into shoulder-deep water
• Tread water for 15 seconds


Level 3: Stroke Development
• Jump into deep water from the side, submerge,
then return to the surface to the entry point
• Headfirst entry from the side in seated and kneeling positions
• Float on back for 1 minute
• Push off wall in streamlined position, then begin kicking
• Swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
• Flutter, Scissors, Breaststroke, and Dolphin kick techniques


Level 4: Stroke Improvement
• Swim underwater
• Tread water, using two different kick techniques
• Diving techniques
• Intro to turning at wall
• Elementary backstroke for 25 yards
• Breaststroke for 25 yards
• Back crawl for 15 yards
• Butterfly and Sidestroke for 15 yards