Make it a Summer to Remember

The tradition of excellence in early childhood education continues during July and August with our highly acclaimed summer program.

During the summer the focus of our activities shifts outdoors. Children enjoy the in-ground filtered wading pool, and our half-acre tree lined playground provides for cool fun filled play.

Merrick Community Summer Camp is one of the few summer programs geared exclusively for preschool children. Parent participation is not required during the summer session.

Camp is inspected twice yearly by the Nassau County Department of Health. Permit on file at 106 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553.

MERRICK COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 6

In-Ground Filtered Wading Pool Large Shaded Playground Air Conditioned Indoor Play Area Caring and Creative Environment Experienced Early Childhood Staff Exclusively for Young Children Our Program includes: Sports including T-ball and Soccer Arts & Crafts Water Play Music & Movement Dramatic Play Cooking Weekly Themes Nature Study

WHAT MAKES OUR CAMP UNIQUE?

• OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND:  Our ½ acre tree shaded spacious play area is truly a rare find!  A tree house complete with bridge, ramps, steps and a fort provides tremendous opportunities for fun filled play.  Our playground also offers a slide, swings, tricycles, sandbox, tunnel tire swing, large hollow blocks, play houses, wagons, see saws and picnic tables. Snacks and Lunch are served outdoors on most days at our picnic tables.
• POOL: Our in ground filtered wading pool is just the right size for young children to become comfortable in the water.  Many children who are tentative at the beginning of camp are putting their face in the water by the end of the summer.  Each child is encouraged by an adult to proceed at his/her own pace.
• WATER PLAY:  At our camp it’s not just at pool time.  Our campers play under sprinklers, “wash” their bikes, “paint” with water and make rivers and moats in the sandbox.  All these combined with pool time make for fun filled cool summer day.
• WEEKLY THEMES AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:  Popular themes included; July 4th Celebration, Bug Week, Fish Week, create your own t-shirt, planting, cooking and baking.
• MUSIC AND MOVEMENT:  Finger plays and songs are a part of each day.  Creative movement, dancing, playing instruments and creative dramatics are also popular and frequent activities.

IN OUR CAMP YOUR CHILD WILL:

• Learn to play cooperatively
• Develop muscular coordination through physical activities and games.
• Share ideas and materials
• Acquire positive self-image and a positive attitude toward school through age appropriate success-oriented experiences.