Suffolk County here. $5K for 8 weeks of day camp, busing to and from, and they do stuff like this:
DISCOVERY CAMP
THE CONCEPT & PROGRAM
Discovery Camp is for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade who are thrilled by variety and adore everything new. A Discovery Camp day is bursting with sports, arts and crafts, drama, music, gymnastics, swimming, nature, games, gardening, computers, Native American crafts, tennis, and more. Discovery Camp is a warm and encouraging setting of good friends sharing good times. Qualified instructors guide Discovery campers in every activity. There is always something for everyone, and everyone delights in their Discovery Camp adventures!
SWIMMING
Swimming is an important part of summer fun. Discovery Camp incorporates a Red Cross program to assure that each child receives quality instruction. Two daily swims for fun and learning.
ATHLETICS
Discovery Camp athletics is a comprehensive program conducted by professional staff in a noncompetitive manner. Instruction is given in all sports at the level of ability of the individual child. Our sports include: Gymnastics, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Soccer, Track and Field, Adventure Games, and more.
ART, MUSIC, DRAMA & NATURE
The vigorous day is balanced with art and nature. Our staff instructs in techniques that make each child’s work personally satisfying. Arts and Drama include: Graphic Arts, Crafts, Ceramics, Jewelry Making, Theatre, Music, computers, farming & Gardening too!
"ON THE ROAD" WITH DISCOVERY CAMP
Superb trips. All at no additional cost. Some of our travels: Roller Skating, Aquarium, Theater, Bowling, Stony Brook Museum and many more.
Sample DISCOVERY CAMP schedule
TIME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
9:20
SPORTS
NATIVE AMERICAN
STUDIES & CRAFTS
9:55
NATURE & FARM ANIMALS
GARDENING
10:30
CERAMICS
JEWELRY MAKING
11:20-12:00
INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM
INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM
12:15
Lunch
LUNCH
12:50
TENNIS
ARCHERY
1:25
GYMNASTICS
DANCE/DRAMA
2:00-2:50
RECREATIONAL SWIM
RECREATIONAL SWIM
3:05
CLUBS: ROCKETRY, ANIMAL CARE, CIRCUS
CLUBS:
SNACK SHACK,COOKING, HIP HOP DANCE, VOLLEYBALL