Planning for a Summer of Fun, Learning, Whatever

Campers catch sight of a whale at The Whale Camp.

ATLANTIS MARINE WORLD SUMMER ADVENTURE DAYS - Ages 3-14. Explore the wonders of the marine environment during your weeklong adventure. Interactive experiences include our tour boat adventure to a deserted island, close encounters with aquatic creatures, canoeing, kayaking, a Shark Dive and more. Located 431 East Main Street, Riverhead. Call 631-208-9200, ext. H2O (426) or visit www.atlantismarineworld.com.

BROOKHAVEN COUNTRY DAY CAMP - For children 3 to 15, including the Teen Travel Program, full day and mini-day programs and a Counselor-in-Training program. Activities include a variety of sports, arts, crafts, boating, dance, music, drama and more. Located in Yaphank on 24 manicured acres with a mile-long lake. Call 631-924-4033.

CAMP GAN ISRAEL - July 6-August 14. Ages 2 1/2-12. Sports, tennis, music, swimming, culinary arts, drama, art yoga, Jewish culture, great trips and much more. Warm nurturing staff. Limited space available. Registration open now. Visit www.CampGanIsraelSouthampton.com, email ckonikov@yahoo.com or call 631-680-6140.

CAMP GOOD GRIEF - August 10-14. Ages 4-15. A summer day camp sponsored by East End Hospice for children who have experienced a loss. Located in Wading River. Call 631-288-8400.

ASL campers and counselors at Windsor Mountain put on a skit during the morning meeting.

CMEE "PLAY" - 2009 SUMMER CAMP ALTERNATIVE - This summer, the Children's Museum of the East End is offering an array of creative workshops and classes for children ages 2 to 7 to nurture children's curiosity, build their self-esteem, and develop their social and intellectual skills. Led by professional artist educators, these programs run from July through August and cover a wide range of topics including creative arts, dance, cooking, gardening, gymnastics, and more. Fees vary and pre-registration is required for all classes. Visit CMEE's Web site at cmee.org for a complete listing of class descriptions, schedules, and prices.

EXTREME ADVENTURES OF VERMONT - Offers hiking, backpacking, flat water kayaking, mountain biking, caving, rock climbing, white water rafting and more. Choose from a six day, two week or six week program.

Go to www.Vermontadventurecamps.com for more information.

Campers at Extreme Adventures of Vermont go caving.

FUTURE STARS SPORTS CAMPS - For ages 6-16. Weekly sessions. Tennis camp in Southampton, Westhampton Beach and East Hampton. Soccer, baseball, squash, basketball & multi-sports camp at Southampton Recreation Center and golf & tennis camp at Pine Hills Country Club in Manorville. Call 914-273-8500. www.Fscamps.com.

GLOBAL BOARDING WAKEBOARD/WATERSKI/SURF CENTER - Ten week-long sessions, June 29-September 4. Learn to surf, water ski, wake board and more. $1,300 a week. Surf camp only from June 30-September 4, four days a week, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $500 a week. All our instructors are ARC Certified Professionals. Great student to teacher ratio. www.Globalboarding.com. Located in Sag Harbor, 50 West Water Street. 631-537-8601.

HAMPTON COUNTRY DAY CAMP - Ages 3-13. A unique camp experience in a beautiful country setting, the perfect environment for children to play, explore and make friends. Outstanding athletics and professional instruction in swimming, arts and theater. Eight-week, six-week and four-week sessions. Half-day options available. Call 631-537-1770 or visit www.hamptoncountrydaycamp.com.

ISABELLA RUPP DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING CLASS - Isabella Rupp, Emmy nominated writer-director, producer teaches children how to make their own documentaries. Isabella's students learn first-hand how to direct, shoot, interview, write and edit award-winning documentaries that have been screened in film festivals across the country. Private and group classes for all ages are available. Isabella can be reached at Rupp Productions, 631-287-8735.

KIDSTAGE - July & August, ages 3-16. Let your children experience the possibilities! Week-long theatre, Shakespeare, music and dance camps. Located at the Westhampton Beach Performing Art Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. Call 631-288-2350, ext. 114, or visit www.whbpac.org.

All instructors at Global Boarding are ARC Certified Professionals.

KIDSUMMER ART CAMP - Ages 6-11. Five 1-week sessions featuring painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, printmaking and textiles, plus day trips, performances & outdoor activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Located at the Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. Call 631-283-2118, ext. 30 or visit www.parrishart.org.

KINDERCAMP AT THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL - Eight-week summer camp program for kids ages 3-5. The best summer experience on the East End, from bugs and sea creatures to local artists and farm life. Located at Stony Brook Southampton, 239 Montauk Highway, Southampton. Call 631-632-8000.

KNOX SCHOOL SUMMER ADVENTURE - June 29-August 21. A college-preparatory boarding and day school during the school year, Knox School Summer Adventure offers a picturesque, secluded, 50+ acre campus; beautiful riding facility; waterfront access for kayaking; Summer Day Trip Program for 7th and 8th graders; soccer, softball, tennis and basketball; a separate, self-contained facility for the Tadpoles, a swimming pool and more. Go to saak.org or e-mail aschweizer@knoxschool.org.

MYSTIC SEAPORT OVERNIGHT SUMMER SAILING CAMP - Girls and boys ages 10-15 can stay aboard the Joseph Conrad to learn about sailing. Choose from four different camps depending on your child's age and experience. Enrollment limited to 40 for each session. Located in Mystic, Connecticut. Call 860-572-5322 for more information.

PATHFINDER COUNTRY DAY CAMP - Ages 3-12. Specializing in developing camping skills. American Red Cross Swim instruction, heated pool, basketball, baseball, archery, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, drama, tennis, arts and crafts, cookouts and more. Located on Second House Road, Montauk. Call 631-668-2080. www.Pathfinderdaycamp.com.

PECONIC DUNES - Located on the beautiful North Fork of Long Island, Peconic Dunes is the perfect setting for learning about our Island's bountiful natural resources while enjoying the great outdoors. The camp is a part of the Suffolk County park system and is operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. Call 631-727-7850.

Moussa Drame Tennis Camp caters to ages 3-20.

ROYAL TEEN TRAVEL CAMP - 5-10th grades. June 25-August 17. Where every day is a new adventure. Exciting day and overnight trips are the perfect setting for making friends and memories. Low camper-to-staff ratio. Call 631-672-8918 or visit www.royalteentravel.com.

SOUND LEARNING AT STONY BROOK SCHOOL - July 20-August 2. 6-10th grades. Residential Academic Program with a focus on writing and electives in Visual Arts, Theater Arts, Robotics, and Marine Biology. Each day ends with a sunset sail. Located at 1 Chapman Parkway, Stony Brook. Call 631-751-1800, ext. 595.

STONY HILL STABLES - Offering a Pony Camp, Junior Horse Camp, Horse Camp, Short Stirrup Camp and Advanced Jumping Camp throughout the summer. Located on Town Lane in Amagansett. Call 631-267-3203 or go to www.stonyhillstables.net.

TENNIS CAMP - Moussa Drame is a popular pro tennis player who has a summer tennis camp on Shelter Island. Ages 3-20. The camp offers group and private lessons as well as junior programs, whether you want to play for fun or perfect your game. Camp is held from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Located at the Pridwin Hotel and the Dering Harbor Inn on Shelter Island. Call 917-209-6615.

THE WHALE CAMP - Closely observe and study whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and puffins in their natural habitat. With our planet in peril come experience the magic of our island and learn how you can help "save the humans!" Whale Camp is where explorations and inspirations abound. For more information call 610-399-1463 or visit www.whalecamp.com.

WINDSOR MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL - Located in Windsor, New Hampshire, campers from 29 different countries are represented. Activities include sports, theatre, arts and crafts, festivals, music and outdoor adventure activities. They also have an American Sign Language program. Call 603-478-3166 or go to www.windsormountain.org.

WÖLFFER ESTATE STABLES - Pony Camp, July 3-August 31. Offering enhanced summer programs for all levels of riders including Master's Program, Mini-Master's Program and Pony Camp. Lessons available year round. Located at 41 Narrow Lane East, Sagaponack. Call 631-537-2879, email mmcbrown@wolffer.com or visit www.wolfferestatestables.com.

WORLD TRAVELERS - Half-day program for children ages 3-7 (flexible about age). Travel programs with songs, stories, games, puppetry, dress-up and arts and crafts. Little Travelers "visit" a circus, farm, zoo, pet store and more. World Travelers "travel" internationally. Located at 160 Main Street, Southampton. Call 917-538-5049. Info@theworldtravelers.com.