About
Camps 'R' Us is a summer camp program that runs each day from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. The program operates with a team of over 400 staff members and offers programs for kids ages 3 and up, including Tiny Tots Nursery and Pre-K, Explorers for campers in grades K–4, and a program for campers in grades 5–8.
• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Schedule: Daily camp program from 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Camps 'R' Us was founded in 1993 by Joanne and Gary Turnier and has been family-owned and operated for 30 years. It has grown from Holy Family Summer Camp into Camps 'R' Us, serving tens of thousands of children across Long Island since its founding. The program is now led by second-generation owners Cheryl and Jason Turnier. Cheryl is a former educator with a B.S. in Childhood Education and English Literature from LIU Post, and Jason earned his MBA from LIU Post and has served as Managing Director for over 15 years. The staff is described as experienced and expertly trained to facilitate the camp experience in loco parentis (in place of parents). Camps 'R' Us states that its mission is to build character, confidence, and leadership in young people while providing the highest quality, most affordable camp experience on Long Island, and to provide the most fun, safe, and affordable summer camp experience for Long Island families. The camp describes itself as a community of campers, parents, and staff members who come together each summer to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports healthy learning by promoting physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Camps 'R' Us notes that it is accredited, award-winning, and affordable, and that it offers award-winning summer experiences at top Long Island schools, flexible scheduling, payment options and discounts, on-demand extended hours for early drop-off and late pick-up, a secure online registration form, and an app available for iOS and Android. The program lists multiple locations, including Bellmore, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Kings Park, Massapequa, Saint James, Syosset, and Williston Park.
Last updated February 6, 2026.
• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Schedule: Daily camp program from 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Camps 'R' Us was founded in 1993 by Joanne and Gary Turnier and has been family-owned and operated for 30 years. It has grown from Holy Family Summer Camp into Camps 'R' Us, serving tens of thousands of children across Long Island since its founding. The program is now led by second-generation owners Cheryl and Jason Turnier. Cheryl is a former educator with a B.S. in Childhood Education and English Literature from LIU Post, and Jason earned his MBA from LIU Post and has served as Managing Director for over 15 years. The staff is described as experienced and expertly trained to facilitate the camp experience in loco parentis (in place of parents). Camps 'R' Us states that its mission is to build character, confidence, and leadership in young people while providing the highest quality, most affordable camp experience on Long Island, and to provide the most fun, safe, and affordable summer camp experience for Long Island families. The camp describes itself as a community of campers, parents, and staff members who come together each summer to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports healthy learning by promoting physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Camps 'R' Us notes that it is accredited, award-winning, and affordable, and that it offers award-winning summer experiences at top Long Island schools, flexible scheduling, payment options and discounts, on-demand extended hours for early drop-off and late pick-up, a secure online registration form, and an app available for iOS and Android. The program lists multiple locations, including Bellmore, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Kings Park, Massapequa, Saint James, Syosset, and Williston Park.
Last updated February 6, 2026.
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