Hofstra University Summer Camps
Jun 30–Aug 15. Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. Hofstra University Campus, 1000 Hempstead Tpke between California and Uniondale Aves, Hempstead, NY (516-463-2267, ext 2267; hofstra.edu). Travel: Take the LIRR to Hempstead. $500–$625 for one week, $850–$1,285 for two weeks, $1,700–$2,570 for four weeks.
• Session I: Jun 30–Jul 11
• Session II: Jul 14–25
• Session III: Jul 28–Aug 8
• Session IV: Aug 11–15

These popular academic-athletic camps cater to 1,200 children on an average day, drawing a mix of Long Island locals and summer-home kids whose parents prefer to tan child-free. Campers spend half the day in recreational activities and the other half participating in electives like 3-D game development, theater or science. Hofstra Sports Academy Camps are designed for athletic kids who want to focus exclusively on one sport, be it basketball, lacrosse or baseball, under the guidance of NCAA head coaches. The camps also offer door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service in Manhattan and Queens. Ages 5 to 18.

New York Kids Club Summer Exploration Camp
Jun 2–Aug 29. Mon–Fri 9am–noon. Sign up for two, three or five days a week. • 265 W 87th St between Broadway and West End Ave (212-721-4400, nykidsclub.com). Subway: B, C, 1 to 86th St. • 169 Amsterdam Ave at 68th St (212-721-4100, nykidsclub.com). Subway: 1 to 66th St. • 38 E 22nd St between Broadway and Park Ave South (212-375-1100, nykidsclub.com). Subway: R, W, 6 to 23rd St. • 219 E 67th St between Second and Third Aves (212-991-6700, nykidsclub.com). Subway: F to Lexington Ave–63rd St, 6 to 68th St–Hunter College. • 182 Henry St at Montague St, Brooklyn Heights (718-228-0800, nykidsclub.com). Subway: 2, 3 to Borough Hall.$285–$795 per week.

The NY Kids Club promises that no two days will be the same at this morning camp. The 2008 Summer Olympics is this year’s theme, treating little campers to imaginary journeys to China, Brazil and Egypt. Gymnastics, rock climbing and martial arts fit right in with the athletic focus, while artsy tykes can assemble craft projects, learn creative movement or practice their theater skills. Extended day care is available. Ages 2 ½ to 6.

92nd Street Y Summer Camps
Jun 30–Aug 22. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave at 92nd St (212-415-5573, 92y.org). Subway: 6 to 96th St. $575–$5,200. Contact the 92nd Street Y for dates and prices of individual camps.

With 21 programs ranging from one to six weeks, the 92nd Street Y boasts one of the most diverse camp catalogs around: gymnastics, musical theater, metalsmithing, filmmaking and sleepaway camps are just a few of the offerings on this year’s lineup. For travel-hungry teens, a four-week exchange program to Israel is on tap, and two camps cater to children with developmental disabilities. Transportation to most sites is available for an additional charge. Ages 3 to 18.

Oasis Summer Camps
Jun 23–Aug 22. Two- to eight-week sessions. (718-596-4900, oasischildren.com). Contact Oasis for dates, times, locations and prices of individual camps.

Oasis Children’s Services, a community and school collaborative organization, runs dynamic camps all over New York City and Long Island every summer. For kids not ready to venture to outer boroughs, Oasis runs four camps in Manhattan alone, featuring art, sports and swimming. A camp just for five-year-olds gives youngsters an introduction to the Oasis experience. The group also offers a Teen Travel program that arranges daily field trips to beaches, parks and museums. Transportation to and from camp sitesis available for an additional charge. Ages 5 to 14.

Poly Prep Summer
Jun 16–Aug 22. Poly Prep Country Day School, 9216 Seventh Ave between 73rd and 74th Sts, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn (718-836-9800, ext 3220; polyprep.org). Subway: R to Bay Ridge–95th St. Prices and times vary by camp.
• Summer Academic Program (for kids in grades 3 through 12). $725–$1,000.
Session I: Jul 7–Aug 1
• Summer Experience Day Camp (age 4 through tenth-graders). $1,250–$2,425.
Session I: Jun 30–Aug 8
• Performing Arts Camp (for kids in grades 4 through 9). 8:45am–3:30pm. $1,750.
Session I: Jun 30–Aug 1
• Basketball (ages 6 to 16). 9am–3pm. $285.
Session I: Jun 16–20
Session II: Jun 23–27
• Squash (ages 7 to 18). 9am–3pm. $450.
Session I: Jun 16–20
Session II: Jun 23–27
• Baseball (ages 6 to 15). 9am–3pm. $285.
Session I: Aug 11–15
• Soccer (for kindergartners through eighth-graders). 9am–3pm. $285.
Session I: Aug 18–22
• Computer Camp for Young People (ages 5 to 12). 9am–3pm. $450.
Session I: Jun 16–20
Session II: Jun 23–27
Session III: Aug 11–15
Session IV: Aug 18–22

Brooklyn’s Poly Prep Country Day School offers children performing-arts, academic, sports and computer science programs this year, along with a quintessential “Summer Experience” camp. The specialty camps are run by veteran staffers, and separate swimming lessons are available. Transportation can be arranged from Brooklyn and Manhattan locations for an additional charge. Kids enrolled in the Summer Experience Day Camp receive a 50 percent discount on the Summer Academic Program.