Summer program registration is underway! If you’ve got kids looking for supervised summer fun on Shelter Island, sign them up now to avoid disappointment. Costs vary by program; some organizations may have scholarship funds available for local families.
[Editor’s note: We post these listings as a courtesy; availability is liable to change without notice. We make no guarantee that space remains. Insider tip: Sign up for the waitlist — some families book spaces but change plans. You may get lucky!]
Heights Beach Club
Open to all, not just Heights residents, offers seven weeks of fun, supervised activities for kids ages 4 to 7 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM, June 27 to August 12, contact Lori Beard Raymond at 631-749-0139 ext. 104 or lbr@siheights.com.
Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center
Established by the Methodist Church in 1947, Quinipet welcomes campers from all walks of life, faith, and backgrounds. Whether coming for one week or all eight, campers make long-lasting friendships, laugh a lot, and enjoy the beautiful natural environment of Shelter Island. Quinipet encourages children to try new things and deepen their spiritual values. Overnight and day programs are available. The next open house is Saturday, April 23. Find Camp Quinipet details here.
Shelter Island History Center
This summer Brooklyn Acting Lab will be offering an immersive and collaborative, two-week summer theater program for kids ages 6 to 12 at the Shelter Island History Center. Kids will tell stories and develop characters, sing, dance, and build an original show to share with families and friends on Friday, August 5, 2022. Find details at www.shelterislandhistorical.org.
Sylvester Manor Summer Youth Programs
Spots are filling up quickly, but there is still time to register your child into one of Sylvester Manor’s summer programs. Little Sprouts, Young Farmers, Forest Theatre, and STEM @ Sylvester Manor, give kids ages 3 to 12 the opportunities to experience all the fun that Sylvester Manor has to offer. There’s even an extended day option for Young Farmers. For details visit www.sylvestermanor.org/summeryouthprograms.
And Sylvester Manor Operations Director Tracy McCarthy says that even if the program you’re applying to is booked, you should join the waitlist. Many families will hold a spot until the final payment deadline in May, just to keep options open. Once the deadline passes, spaces usually open up and are offered to those on the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sylvester Manor is also looking to add a few more counselors. If you know a high school or college students, or recent college grads interested in working with kids this summer, encourage them to email youthprograms@sylvestermanor.org. The nonprofit offers competitive pay for a Monday to Friday mornings-only workweek, in a fun outdoor environment. They’ll gain loads of experience!
