THE BARNEY PROGRAM (AGES 20 TO 30 MONTHS)

Our unique Barney program is the perfect introduction to the day camp experience for your child. These new-to-camp toddlers each have their OWN counselor, providing them with one-on-one supervision as they enjoy their camping day. Each Barney, with their one-on-one Counselor, is placed into small groups led by a Group Leader. The Barney Group Leaders are all certified teachers experienced in early childhood education. This mature staff creates a safe, accepting, and warm environment that parents can take comfort in. There are two programs to choose from, either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday. Both programs begin with a 9:30 parent drop-off and end with a 12:00 pm pickup. The program includes time for snack and drinks, which are provided throughout the day. Barney campers experience hours of fun including Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Baking, Dance, Music, Sports, and Swim. Their day is full of fun, adventure, and socialization. Our Barney Swim Program includes instructional and free swim daily with certified lifeguards. Our specialized swim instruction is designed for the toddler to feel comfortable in the water and develop swimming skills at their own pace. We provide the towels. Barney campers (and their parents) will experience the magic of Twin Oaks and everything we have to offer!

LOWER CAMP (AGES 2 1/2 TO 4 YEARS OLD)

This may be your child’s first camp experience and at Twin Oaks we make it our mission to ensure your child’s experience is a happy one. We introduce these young campers to game concepts and skills training through play and experiences. Our Athletic Director, Aquatics Director, Fun & Games Supervisor, and Arts & Crafts Director all work together to create an age-appropriate experience for your child. In our athletic program, we use adaptive equipment and reduced field size so that the children remain motivated while experiencing success each step of the way. Children are exposed to music, dance, arts and crafts, and theatre (designed to encourage interaction with their peers). Our specialized swim instruction is led by Nassau County certified and WSI certified lifeguards. It is designed to encourage preschoolers to feel comfortable in the water, build their confidence, and develop swimming skills at their own pace. We provide the towels. This program is available for a full day (9 am – 4 pm) or a ¾ day basis (hours vary depending on age; see the Enrollment Form for exact times). We offer this program for any number of days ; two, three, four, or five days a week. All groups are supervised by an adult group leader and maintain a staff camper ratio of 1 to 4. This program is nurturing, warm, and developmentally appropriate for your preschool-aged child. All the Group Leaders in our Lower Camp are mature adults and typically parents themselves. Our staff treats your children like their own!

UPPER CAMP

Kindergarten At this level we separate the campers into boys’ and girls’ groups. This allows us to meet the diverse needs and interests of our campers. All campers are given an opportunity to experience a full scope of activities, with instruction, and program variety customized for each specific group. All our activity directors work together to create an engaging, challenging, and diversified experience for your child. Our specialized sports program is structured to include activities that challenge and interest our campers, while continuing to teach new skills and reinforce basic skills. Our specialized swim instruction is led by Nassau County certified and WSI certified lifeguards. We provide Red Cross Swim Instruction, from Level 1 through Level 6. Our swim instruction is based upon ability, and campers earn an achievement card at the end of the summer. Our swim program focuses on ensuring that children feel comfortable in the water as well as teaching fundamental skills. Campers enjoy swim twice a day and we provide the towels. Campers also enjoy a multitude of shows and performances by singers, magicians, characters, and entertainers corresponding with our weekly camp-wide themes. Kindergarten campers also participate in a very special event called “Late Night”. This is a fun early evening event with swimming, carnival rides, and outside entertainment. The campers enjoy dinner, dessert, and a very special gift at the end of the evening. Everyone loves “Late Night” at Twin Oaks! We provide a diverse camp experience enriched with arts and crafts, culinary arts, science, music and group fun. Each day includes lunch and snacks. The day ends with either ices or ice cream for an end of day cool off! We offer a full day (9 am – 4 pm) or a ¾ day (hours vary; call for exact times) three, four, or five days a week. First Grade As our campers grow, so do their abilities and needs. At this age we introduce our campers to more diverse and challenging camp experiences, enriched with arts and crafts, culinary arts, science, and music. Campers are provided the full range of athletic activities we offer. This includes various sports, games, and clinics aimed at teaching and perfecting different skills. Campers love the interaction between the groups at this level and thrive on building relationships with their peers. Our specialized swim instruction is led by Nassau County certified and WSI certified lifeguards. We provide Red Cross Swim Instruction, from Level 1 through Level 6. Our swim instruction is based upon ability, and campers earn an achievement card at the end of the summer. Our swim program focuses on ensuring that children feel comfortable in the water as well as teaching fundamental skills. Campers enjoy swim twice a day and we provide the towels. All our activity directors work together to create an engaging, challenging, and diversified experience for your child. Our program continuously adjusts to the changing needs of campers at this age. The program is structured to include challenging and interesting experiences while introducing new skills. We strive to continually provide growth opportunities for your child. Campers experience a multitude of shows and performances by singers, magicians, characters, and entertainers that correspond with our weekly camp-wide themes. One highlight of the summer is our “Late Night”. This is a fun early evening event with swimming, carnival rides, and outside entertainment. The campers enjoy dinner, dessert, and a very special gift at the end of the evening. Campers love being the only kids at camp on “Late Night”! The program includes lunch and snacks daily. This runs for a full day (9 am – 4 pm) three, four, or five days a week. Second Grade & Third Grade The camping experience broadens for the children at this age. They really get to enjoy it all…. and then some! Off-campus trips are introduced at this level where campers travel by air-conditioned buses to various activities. Second grade campers travel twice weekly and third grade groups travel three times a week. Both grade levels travel to bowling and to either karate or dance. The older groups enjoy travelling to Fun Station as well. These recurring weekly trips are built into their schedule. The outings are well-supervised and allow the children to enjoy a “more mature” experience and a new way to learn. Our specialized “Club” program begins with this level. This is a way for campers to intermingle with campers from other groups while doing activities that they love! They get to choose from a wide variety of specialized activities throughout the summer. Second and third graders are invited to join the cast of our summer musical! Open auditions are held and campers are cast in a fabulous production, led by our theater director. Every camper that auditions receives a role. The popular Theater Club culminates with a “Broadway-esque” performance at the end of the summer. Campers at this level are also given an opportunity to join our intra-mural soccer league, called the Watermelon League. This program is held on Mondays after camp. It is led by our Athletic Director and provides an environment of friendly competition between campers. Our specialized swim instruction is led by Nassau County certified and WSI certified lifeguards. We provide Red Cross Swim Instruction, from Level 1 through Level 6. Our swim instruction is based upon ability, and campers earn an achievement card at the end of the summer. Campers enjoy swim twice a day and we provide the towels. Campers enjoy our weekly themes and attend all our added shows and performances by singers, magicians, and entertainers. As with all the grades, “Late Night” is a favorite for the second and third graders as well!. This is a fun early evening event with swimming, carnival rides, and outside entertainment. The campers enjoy dinner, dessert, and a very special gift at the end of the evening. We offer a full day (9 am – 4 pm) or a ¾ day (hours vary; call for exact times) three, four, or five days a week.

GEMINI TRAVEL

GEMINI ADVENTURE This specialized program is open to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. It is a unique program designed to bridge campers from traditional day camp experiences to a daily travel program. This unique program combines the best of our day camp activities with fabulous off-ground travel experiences. Three days a week, campers enjoy traditional, on grounds experiences such as Instructional and Free Swim, Arts & Crafts, and our fun weekly themes. Two days a week (typically Mondays and Wednesdays), they join our Gemini Travel campers and travel off grounds on fabulous, full day excursions! Some of the trips include Broadway shows and amusement parks. Gemini Adventure campers are also invited to join in on our two- and three-day overnight trips! These trips are completely optional and incur an additional fee. Our Gemini Adventure program truly is a “BEST OF BOTH WORLDS” experience. Click here to view a sample of our travel calendar. GEMINI TRAVEL This program is a daily travel program open to 5th through 8th grade campers. This remarkable program provides campers the opportunity to grow through travel experiences. Campers meet new people and make new friends, while enjoying camp on a completely different level. Some of the spectacular trips Gemini campers enjoy include major league baseball games, fishing trips, Broadway shows, ice skating, and amusement parks. Each year, new trips are added and scheduling changes are made so that each summer campers are provided with a unique experience. Click here to view a sample of our travel calendar. In addition to the day trips, we plan overnight opportunities for the campers. These two- and/or three-day trips are optional and incur an additional feel. The overnight trips are packed with fun and exciting daytime and evening activities. Our Gemini Supervisor and our mature Gemini staff accompany the campers on these overnights. Gemini campers meet at Twin Oaks via our regular camp buses, unless otherwise specified on the calendar or through parental notification.