At Camps ‘R’ Us, we understand the delicate balance you face as parents: nurturing your child’s natural love of play while providing opportunities for growth and development. After years of working with preschoolers across Long Island, we’ve crafted a summer experience that accomplishes both.
Building Confidence Through Purposeful Play
We’ve seen it countless times—a shy four-year-old arrives on the first day of camp, hesitant and clinging to your hand. By summer’s end, that same child confidently leads group activities and proudly shows off new skills.
What appears as “just play” to the casual observer is actually building neural pathways crucial for your child’s development. We design every activity with this understanding, creating environments where your preschooler feels secure enough to take risks and develop new abilities.
What Your Child Really Gains at Summer Camp
Our team of early childhood specialists has built our Tiny Tots® program around the developmental needs of preschoolers:
Social Skills Beyond the Family Circle
We know kindergarten readiness is on your mind. Teachers consistently tell us they can spot the children who have attended quality summer programs—they adapt more quickly, engage more confidently with peers, and navigate classroom expectations with ease.
Through our carefully guided group activities, your child practices essential life skills: sharing resources, taking turns, communicating needs, and navigating early friendships. These experiences create patterns that last well beyond summer.
Discovering Hidden Talents and Interests
Home environments, however loving, can’t offer the range of experiences available at camp. We provide daily opportunities for your child to try activities they might never otherwise encounter—from artistic expression to physical challenges to nature exploration.
We treasure those breakthrough moments when a child discovers a new passion or ability. Whether it’s creating their first successful art project, building an elaborate sand structure, or performing in a group skit, these discoveries help your child develop both confidence and competence.
Safe Steps Toward Independence
We recognize that releasing your preschooler to new caregivers represents a significant step. Our licensed, professionally trained staff creates the perfect balance—encouraging independence while maintaining the close supervision your young child needs.
Even small accomplishments like following our camp schedule, making activity choices, or completing projects without parent assistance build tremendous self-esteem. We’ve designed our entire program to foster this growing sense of capability and autonomy.
Learning That Feels Like Fun
Our curriculum is built on a fundamental truth: play is the primary way preschoolers learn. Every water table exploration develops scientific thinking. Each group story-building activity enhances language skills. Even our playground games strengthen executive function as children practice following rules and taking turns.
The smile on your child’s face at pickup tells only part of the story—behind that joy lies significant developmental progress happening through carefully designed play experiences.
Why Parents Choose Camps ‘R’ Us
Parents across Long Island have entrusted their preschoolers to us for these key reasons:
Uncompromising safety standards: Beyond meeting all licensing requirements, we maintain strict staff-to-child ratios, comprehensive training programs, and detailed emergency protocols.
Developmental expertise: Our Lead Teachers hold advanced degrees in early childhood education, ensuring age-appropriate activities that maximize both fun and growth.
Balanced structure: We provide the security of consistent routines while allowing flexibility for exploration and child-directed play throughout the day.
Community focus: As a Long Island institution, we understand the specific needs of families in our community and build lasting relationships with the children we serve.
Age-appropriate grouping: Our Tiny Tots® program is specifically designed for preschoolers, with specialized activities and spaces that cater to their unique developmental stage.
Join Our Camp Family This Summer
The summer months represent precious opportunities for growth during these formative preschool years. At Camps ‘R’ Us, we transform these months into meaningful experiences that prepare your child for future success.
Parents tell us repeatedly that the confidence, skills, and friendships developed at our camp create ripple effects that extend far beyond summer—influencing everything from school readiness to social development.
Give your child the gift of an unforgettable summer with us. Enrollment for our Tiny Tots® program is now open, with convenient locations throughout Long Island. Contact us today to secure your child’s spot in a summer of growth, discovery, and joy!
