Shine’s Summer Camps…where every day is an East End Adventure!

Shine offers full experience summer camps that are innovative, creative, and fun! With June Camp, Family Camp, Mini-Camp, Full Day Camp, and our C.I.T. Program, there is something for everyone ages 20 months -13 years!

Shine’s Hamptons Summer Camp 2025

Monday, June 2nd – Saturday, August 30th

*No camp on July 4th

June Camp 2025

June 2-20, 2025

(Ages 3-10)

Morning Half Day: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Half Day: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Full Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Register for any days you choose from one to five days per week!

REGISTER FOR JUNE CAMP!

Get a head start on summer! Enjoy all the innovative and creative activities you love from our popular summer camp, offered a little early this year! Activities may include:

• music and movement,
• signature Shine craft projects,
• visits from performing and visual arts specialists,
• outdoor play,
• and more!

Family Camp 2025

June 23 – August 30, 2025

(Ages 20-36 months)

Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Days: Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays

Register for any days you choose from one to three days per week!

REGISTER FOR FAMILY CAMP!

This caregiver-child program allows families to introduce young children to the fun of summer camp with the support of their caregiver the entire time. Socialize, play, craft, and meet other families and children!

Mini-Camp 2025

June 23 – August 30, 2025

(Ages 2 – 3.5 years)

Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Days: Mondays – Fridays

Register for any days you choose from one to five days per week!

REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-CAMP!

At Shine’s Mini-Camp, children ages 2-3.5 years old will enjoy an enriching morning at camp that will include:

• art and sensory projects
• music and movement
• nature exploration
• weekly specialists
• structured free play & more

MINI-CAMP POLICIES

The first two are highly encouraged for the success and enjoyment of the program.

  1. Previous separation experience in a daycare/school setting. Caregivers will not be permitted to stay for the duration of camp. Our experienced staff is prepared for children with initial nervousness and apprehension. We welcome families to meet the staff and see the space prior to their camp start date. Contact us for more info.
  2. Toilet training. While we don’t require our Mini-Campers to be toilet trained, we are not equipped to change diapers regularly. We are happy to handle accidents and occasional *as needed* changings, and continually prompt bathroom visits.
  3. Must turn 2 by June 23rd.

Full Day Camp 2025

June 23 – August 30, 2025

(Ages 4 – 11 years)

Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Days: Mondays – Fridays

Register for any days you choose from one to five days per week!

REGISTER FOR FULL DAY CAMP!

Full Day Camp activities include:

• summer art and nature projects with arts specialists
• outdoor science and exploration
• gardening
• physical arts, sports, and yoga
• music, movement, dance parties, and more
• weekly visits from the South Fork Natural History Museum and performing and visual arts workshops with local performers, artists, and artisans leading one-of-a-kind, hands-on experiences

Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Program

June 23 – August 30, 2025

(Ages 11 – 13 years)

Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Days: Mondays – Fridays

Register for any days you choose from one to five days per week!

REGISTER FOR OUR CIT PROGRAM!

At Shine, we want to give tweens the opportunity to enjoy the offerings of a creative summer day camp while also tasking them with regularly helping out in our junior programs. We hope the experience will provide leadership and life skill opportunities that prepare tweens to become staff members at camp, as well as productive members of their home community.

FAQs

Tuition Policy:

    • 50% Tuition deposit due upon registering, balance due by June 1st.
      Early-bird pricing is available through February 28th, balance due by May 1st.
      • Any new bookings after June 1st must be paid in full upon registering.
      Payment shall be made through our registration platform Jumbula. Any and all digital forms of payment (using a credit card) incur a mandatory 3.5% processing fee. Only cash or check payments are free of surcharges.
      Campers who arrive to camp without having paid at least 1/2 of their tuition will not be allowed to attend. This policy is needed for staffing and management of our students on waitlists.
Discounts:


    • 10% Sibling Discount – Applies automatically with both children in the checkout cart.
      Ask about our discounts for students enrolled in Suffolk County School Districts AND local teachers.
      10% Discount for enrolling 3 or more full weeks of camp.
      Receive a $50 Shine credit for any referral who books 5 or more days of camp.
      Discounts are not stackable, please discuss specifics on a case-to-case basis with your registration coordinator.
Refund Policy:


  • Deposit and all additional payments are fully refundable through April 15th, less a 10% Administrative Fee.
    After April 15th all payments can be refunded 50% less 10% administrative fee.
    All payments and enrollments as of May 15th are final and non-refundable.
    There are no refunds or credits for absences*.

*Extenuating circumstances may apply, admin reserves the right to evaluate said circumstances on a case-by-case basis.*

Camp Locations:


Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays: The Shine Studio, 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

Tuesdays: LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937

Thursdays: Full Day Camp and/or CIT Program: Field Trip Day at iconic East End Locations
Mini-Camp: The Shine Studio

Drop off and Pick-up:


Drop off at The Shine Studio is between 9am-9:10am. Follow the long drive along the building to the car line which should start at the orange cones. Do NOT park and get out of your car. Our staff will be waiting outside to assist your child(ren) out of the car and into camp. If you arrive late and there are no Shine teachers waiting outside, you must park and walk your child into camp. Please stay in your car and move up in order to keep the line moving. Pick-up will be at the same location at 3pm.

Drop off at LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937 is between 9am-9:10am. When you enter, continue towards the exit and we will be there to get your child(ren) from the car without you having to park. Please stay in your car and move up in order to keep the line moving. Pick-up will be at the same location at 3pm.

Drop off for Thursday Field Trip Day locations is between 9am-9:10am. Specific instructions for each location will be given in the weekly email. Pick-up will be at the specified location at 3pm.

Inclement Weather Policy:


On Tuesday and/or Thursday if the forecast calls for rain, camp will be held indoors at The Shine Studio instead of LongHouse or the field trip location. A decision will be made by 8am the morning of and a campwide email will be sent out to all enrolled for that day.

What to Pack:


Please send your children to camp in casual play clothes that are able to get messy, as well as a bag containing the following labeled items:

    • a water bottle
      • snack and/or lunch
      • s
      unscreen
      tick or bug spray (optional)
      an extra set of clothes (optional)
      sneakers or similar shoes designed for comfort and activity
What NOT To Pack:


We ask that campers do NOT bring any technology and/or toys to camp. These items are easily lost and are a distraction from the activities offered. Exceptions may apply for Mini-Campers separating for the first time.

Snack and Lunch:


It is your responsibility to pack a snack and/or lunch, preferably one that does NOT need to be refrigerated or is sent with an ice pack. DUE TO FOOD ALLERGIES, WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU REFRAIN FROM SENDING SNACKS THAT CONTAIN NUTS OR NUT BUTTER. Please remind us if your child has any food restrictions.

Health and Wellness Policy:


We know that everyone has the sniffles or allergies once in a while, but camp is not a place for a child who is ill. In the interest of all of our children and staff, we ask everyone to notify us immediately if your child has a contagious illness and please do NOT attend camp if your child exhibits symptoms of a contagious illness: a fever, cough, sore throat, rash, gastrointestinal symptoms, head lice, eye infection, viral infection, etc. We reserve the right to send children home who are exhibiting symptoms.

Communication Policy:


We encourage communication. If you have any comments, complaints, and/or suggestions we encourage you to contact us via email info@shinenyc.net or call (631) 615-4002 and please do NOT address any of the camp staff directly while they are working with children.

Summer Camp Testimonials

I had the pleasure of meeting Aaron, the director, at a birthday party my friend had him organize for her son in the city. From the moment we met, it was clear he was born to work with kids. His vibrant personality, humor, and entertaining nature instantly won over my children. They adored him, and honestly, so did I!

SHINE Camp is a hidden gem that my kids (2.5 and 5) absolutely loved. Each day, they came home with the most amazing and creative art projects – the kind you actually want to hang up, not hide away. Aaron and his team know how to keep things fresh and exciting with fun and educational activities, plus amazing field trips that make every day an adventure. What really stands out is how SHINE Camp perfectly balances fun and learning, creating an environment where kids are excited to explore and grow.

If you’re looking for a camp that will truly engage and delight your kids, and that they are excited to go to every day, SHINE Camp is it. Your kids will thank you!

This camp stands head and shoulders above the others in the region, not only for the inventiveness of the projects but also for professionalism of staff, the small size of it, the exposure to real art, and the general vibe of centering kindness and respect.”

“From the enthusiastic good morning to the happy good byes, camp was a very sweet and magical place for them. I particularly loved having two siblings together at the same camp. My children were very happy with the crafts, outdoor time, and most importantly the gardening they did all summer. Since the group size was intimate, by the end of our month… my two were very sad to leave both their teachers and new friends. Shine is a wonderful camp that speaks outside of the common NYC camps. It is thoughtful and caters to each individual child while maintaining the complexity of the group as a whole. My children both asked me well into the winter if they could return to Shine this coming summer. I wholeheartedly endorse this camp as a wonderful environment for children.”

“Aaron’s Shine summer camp is full of fun and perfect for our little girl. She is one of the youngest in her group and was very well taken care of. Our girl left the camp with long standing friendship and fond memories. The staff is warm, experienced and flexible and the program well thought out. It’s a perfect balance between indoor and outdoor activities.”

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