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The Backbone of Camp W Summer Camp is its Staff

The Backbone of Camp W Summer Camp is its Staff

By Evan Wofsy At Camp W on Long Island, we truly believe that our summer camp staff is what makes us perhaps the best camp in all of New York. There are plenty of Long Island day camps, but I don’t think there’s even one that devotes the same attention we do to our...

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Summer Camps on Long Island

Summer Camps on Long Island

By Evan Wofsy Summer camps on Long Island have a long and proud history. Long Island has been known for its summer camp tradition since the late 1800s, and today that tradition continues, as parents who want their kids to learn swimming, arts and crafts, and how to...

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Why Parents are Choosing Camp W Day Camp

Why Parents are Choosing Camp W Day Camp

By Evan Wofsy There are a lot of camps on Long Island for parents to choose from. But one of the reasons so many people are loyal to Camp W in Melville is that we really try to make camp a truly spectacular for every kid. We earnestly strive to meet all of the goals...

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Getting Ready for Summer Camp 2022 in Melville, NY

Getting Ready for Summer Camp 2022 in Melville, NY

We’re getting close! Spring is almost here, and before you know it, you’ll be preparing for another great summer at Camp W in Melville! Of course, here at camp we’ve been preparing since the day after last summer ended – planning more great events, activities, and...

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New for 2022: Extended Week 9

New for 2022: Extended Week 9

We have some truly exciting news this week! For the summer of 2022, Camp W is introducing yet another new and unique feature: Week 9. That’s right: for all who are interested in taking advantage of this great deal, we are offering an extended week of camp that will...

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Camp W Facility

Camp W Facility

By Evan We’re fortunate at Camp W to have the benefit of extensive facilities – both inside and outside – giving campers room to run in the sun, playing baseball, football, Tower Power and more, after which they can cool off inside while participating in activities...

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Fortunate at Camp W

Fortunate at Camp W

By Kevin   We’re fortunate at Camp W to have the benefit of extensive facilities – both inside and outside – giving campers room to run in the sun, playing baseball, football, Tower Power and more, after which they can cool off inside while participating in activities...

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Choice Periods at Camp W

Choice Periods at Camp W

By Rob Campers want options, and at Camp W we have tons of them. Our Middle Campers get two choice periods a day and our Upper Campers three. With over 80 fantastic activities to choose from, there’s never a shortage of new things for them to try. Whether they want to...

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Safety at Camp W

Safety at Camp W

By Evan There is absolutely nothing we take more seriously at Camp W than safety. Having children ourselves, we understand that it’s natural for parents to worry. Rest assured that we take every precaution possible, including fire, lockdown, and active shooter drills....

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How We Help New Campers Get Adjusted to Camp W

How We Help New Campers Get Adjusted to Camp W

By Cheryl Camp W of Melville is known as “the place where friendships are made” in part because we make sure that every one of our kids feels immediately at home. This is especially important when it comes to new campers, which is why we try so hard to make them feel...

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