At Camp Harbor each day is filled with a balance of fun and educational opportunities. The activities vary from year to year and each week has a unique theme, which includes academic enrichment activities, instructional and recreational swim, sports, arts & crafts, group challenges and contests, nature, and much more.
Manners, good sportsmanship, common courtesies, and fun are encouraged by the staff who lead each camp group. All campers are grouped according to the grade they will be entering the following September. Each group is headed by a State Certified Teacher.
Academic Enrichment
To keep our PreK through 1st Grade campers from falling behind over the summer, additional time is scheduled to work on fun age appropriate school related skills including shapes and colors, the alphabet, reading, writing, and math.
Arts & Crafts
In arts & crafts, groups have the opportunity to meet with our art teacher, who guides them through lessons in painting, sculpting, drawing, etching, and coloring.
Athletics Program
Athletics serve a crucial role in the education and development of every child. Camp Harbor's athletic program includes age-appropriate skills training in a non-competitive environment in many sports, such as soccer, lacrosse, and tennis. In addition, groups plan activities throughout the day to keep the campers active including capture-the-flag, kickball and basketball.
Counselor in Training (CIT) Program
The CIT Program is offered to campers entering grades 9 and 10 in September. It is an exciting option for teens interested in working as camp counselors in the years ahead. Campers in the CIT Program are required to enroll in Red Cross Babysitter, CPR, and First Aid workshops on site; there may be a materials charge for these CIT workshops.
When not in a workshop, CITs will assist the counselors in their assigned camp group. All participants of the CIT Program will meet daily with the CIT Coordinator to discuss their camp experiences and future strategies for working with children. In addition to the job specific training, CITs will also learn general job related skills. All second year CITs leave with a resume and a scheduled interview for next summer. Upon the program's conclusion, each CIT will have the opportunity to plan and run their very own activity for the camp!
In addition to the job training, CITs will be participating in weekly challenges and contests with their peers to sharpen team-building skills. Some of these challenges will take place during field trips off campus to various locations on the island.
Interested boys and girls should enjoy working with children, and be prepared to take responsibility for the campers in their care. CITs are under the direct supervision of the group teachers and activity instructors.
For more information about Harbor's CIT Program, please email or call Camp Harbor at (631) 584-5555.
Music
Our Music Teacher encourages campers to dance, sing, and play simple instruments. Our camp music class is filled with new, fun music and old camp favorites that campers will recognize, and a few classics that may be new to their ears. The focus here is to learn basic musical foundations and history while having a great time doing it!
Nature
Our nature program makes science exciting by fanning the fire of curiosity and exploration in every child. Campers will get to learn about the world around them and get hands-on experience in many areas of science including marine biology, entomology, geology, and meteorology. Whether meeting a horseshoe crab brought in by our enthusiastic Nature Teacher or investigating the wildlife in our outdoor classroom or the school's pond, campers will love learning more than they ever thought possible!
Swimming
Our pool staff is comprised of an Aquatics Director, and four Red Cross certified Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors. Full day campers enjoy two swim sessions each day, a morning instructional swim and an afternoon free swim. Swim levels are decided by swim assessments, and lessons include everything from blowing bubbles for preschoolers to the Butterfly in our advanced swim groups.
Trips
Off-campus trips for 6th through 8th graders are scheduled weekly. Destinations may include but are not limited to bowling, mini golf, the beach, and ice skating.
