Science Museum of Long Island Summer Camp
Science Museum of Long Island on the Leeds Pond Preserve, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030
About
The Science Museum of Long Island Summer Camp runs weekly with hands-on learning indoors and outdoors. Campers are split into groups based on the grade they will be entering for the next school year, and camp activities include outdoor play, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, pizza lunch, ice cream, and a giant slip n' slide. The camp meets Monday-Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm, and early drop-off and late pick-up are available.
Programs
- Summer Camp — Campers entering Preschool-7th grade; Tiny Explorers: minimum 4 years old by August 31st; CIT Program: campers who have completed grades 7, 8, or 9 · Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm · $600–$625 per week · Weekly registration; early drop-off and late pick-up available; multi-week discounts and member/sibling discounts are listed.
- Tiny Explorers — Rising Preschool & Kindergarten; minimum 4 years old by August 31st · Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
- Junior Adventurers — Rising 1st-4th grade · Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
- Sr. Scientists — Rising 5th-7th grade · Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
- CIT Program (Counselor-in-Training) — Rising 8th & 9th graders; campers who have completed grades 7, 8, or 9 · Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
- Scout Badge Programs — Girl scouts and cub scouts · Monday-Friday, 4:30pm latest start time; Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30am & 3pm start time available · $200 · Includes up to 15 scouts; $13 per additional scout/tag-a-long; max 25 scouts per program.
- Sleepover at the Science Museum — Troops · Friday night to Saturday morning · $600 · Includes 15 scouts and 5 adults; additional scouts $40 each; additional adults $5 each; max 25 scouts.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–15 years old
- Price range: $200–$625
- General schedule: Summer Camp runs weekly; campers are split into groups based on the grade they'll be entering for the next school year.
- Facility hours: SMLI Buildings & Admin Offices: Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM; Leeds Pond Preserve: open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset.
About the provider
The Science Museum of Long Island was founded in 1962 and chartered in 1963. Its mission is to breathe life into science and kindle the spark of curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. It is a 501(c)3 organization and was first chartered by the Board of Education in 1963 and by the Board of Regents of the state of New York in 1963.
Classes at the Science Museum are pre-registration. No exhibits are open to the public. SMLI does not book scout programs during July & August. Registration system shows available dates up to 5 months in advance. Refund and cancellation policies are listed for badges and overnights.
Last updated September 7, 2026.
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