The camp offers a wide array of STEM, arts, and sports activities on a 40-acre waterfront campus, providing flexible scheduling and comprehensive before and after-care options.
The Knox School Summer Camp, also known as Smithtown Summer Camp at Knox School, offers a dynamic day camp experience on its 40-acre waterfront campus in St. James, Long Island. Campers aged 4 to 16 engage in a diverse range of academic and enrichment activities. The program emphasizes STEM-based learning within cutting-edge classrooms, featuring hands-on experiments and interactive sessions that cultivate creativity and critical thinking across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Beyond STEM, participants enjoy extensive sports programs in a full-size indoor gymnasium, daily instructional swims in the on-campus pool with certified instructors, and various outdoor adventures including kayaking, paddleboarding, and a frisbee golf course. The camp also incorporates arts and crafts, performing arts, fine arts, and strategic games like chess. Specialized programs cater to different age groups, from the Tadpole Program for the youngest campers to a CIT Leadership Program for teens, fostering personal development and a love for learning in a supportive community.
A typical day includes a variety of activities such as STEM-based learning, sports in the gymnasium, daily instructional swims, and outdoor adventures, with lunch served in the historic dining room.
This camp is ideal for children aged 4-16 who are eager to explore STEM, engage in sports and arts, and enjoy outdoor activities in a comprehensive day camp setting.
541 Long Beach Rd
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