
2023 SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP
8 SCIENCE THEMED WEEKS ▪ JUNE 29TH - AUGUST 25TH ▪ M-F 10AM TO 3PM
Explore new horizons with the SMLI staff as they take you on a fantastic summer journey where the woods, pond, beach, and streams of the Leeds Pond Preserve become our main laboratories! Dive into the ocean depths or soar into the far reaches of the universe each week. as we conduct experiments, make crafts and act out tasks related to our theme.
The Science Museum of Long Island has offered hands-on, interactive, and innovative science programs to more than half a million young minds for more than 50 years. Enrolling your child in our popular summer camp program is a great way to keep them engaged in the study and practice of science, while providing them with ample opportunity for good, old-fashioned summertime fun!


2023 DATES & RATES:
8 SCIENCE THEMED WEEKS
JUNE 29TH - AUGUST 25TH
FEES:
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NON-MEMBERS: $550 per week
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MEMBERS: receive 10% off per week/per child
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS:
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Register for 4 weeks of camp or more: $10 off per week
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Register for ALL 8 weeks of camp: $15 off per week
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Early Bird (Before March 15th): $25 off per week
IMPORTANT DATES:
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February 1st: Registration opens to members only
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February 15th: Registration opens to general public
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March 15th: last day of early bird registration
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April 1st: last day to receive refunds for cancelled sessions
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June 1st: All Medical forms due.
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Families who register for camp after June 1st must have their forms in no less than 2 weeks before their child(ren)'s first week of camp.
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ADD-ONS:
EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS:
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AM: 8:30AM DROP-OFF
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PM: 4:00PM PICK-UP
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COST: $10 AM/PM ONLY OR $15 FOR BOTH PER DAY
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Purchase single or full week extended hours below
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T-SHIRTS:
All campers receive 1 complimentary SMLI t-shirt on their first day of camp. Additional shirts may be purchased when registering your child. Additional T-shirts can be added at registration.
SNACK BAR/GIFT SHOP:
Campers can visit the SMLI Snack Shop every day during lunch/recess and will visit the gift shop on Fridays. SMLI accepts all forms of payment, including cash & camper cash
CAMPER CASH ACCOUNTS:
Set up a camper cash account for your child to use at the SMLI snack shop and gift shop each week. To learn more, click here.



FUN FRIDAYS!
Whether your joining us for the entire summer, or just one week of scientific fun, every Friday is Fun Friday at SMLI! Features:
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Themed dress up days: wacky hair day, superhero day, etc.
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Giant slip n' slide (be sure to bring a bathing suit!) and specialty sprinklers.
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Pizza Lunch & Ice Cream Mel!
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Special guests and activities based on that weeks theme.
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Fun stations including; temporary tattoos, and more!
NEW THIS YEAR:
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Pizza lunch will now be served every Friday and is included in the price of camp. Please pack your child a lunch Monday - Thursday. If you would like to opt out of Friday Pizza lunch please specify in the registration.
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We will be implementing staggered drop-off and pick-up times based on your child's group. If you have multiple children in different groups you may choose which arrival time works best for you. Times are noted in registration and email reminders will be sent out the Friday before camp starts.


FORMS & INFORMATION
All campers must have the following forms on file to attend camp:
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Health History Form & Physical Form (submitted to campforms@smli.org or by mail). Due June 1st. (or 2 weeks before your child's first day of camp if registering after June 1st)
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Please note: a school physical form may be submitted instead of the SMLI Physical Form. Late forms will be subject to penalty fees and potentially result in your child missing days of camp.
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Parent/guardian will be required to read and acknowledge the SMLI Summer Camp Terms of Agreement Form when registering their child online.