Buckley Day Camp

Skills for life…memories forever!

Buckley Day Camp believes that camp provides children the opportunity to learn life skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Whether it is on the soccer field, in the swimming pool or anywhere else around camp, we focus on teaching life skills such as teamwork, creativity, perseverance, respect and more.

Buckley is the place where families should feel confident that we are looking to help each child grow throughout the summer. Led by a Leadership Team with over 100 years of experience in camping and education, we know that there is nothing that inspires children more than a transformative camp experience.

4 Gorgeous, heated, and professionally maintained pools! Campers receive daily instruction from our trained and certified aquatics staff as part of our renowned instructional swim program!
35+ For over 35 years Buckley Day Camp has been a premier option for Long Island families. We pride ourselves on running a safe, fun, and enriching program that serves campers of all ages!
6k Trips down our thrilling 660ft zip line!
30+ Distinct program areas and activities will ensure that every day at Buckley will be a new adventure!

The Buckley Day Camp Experience is Unique.

Buckley Day Camp is defined by it’s safe and structured environment where campers are encouraged to form friendships, seek out new experiences, form memories that will last a lifetime and most importantly have fun! Come visit our campus to find out why there is no camp experience quite like the Buckley Day Camp experience.

Exciting Activities

Arts
Aquatics
Athletics
Outdoor
Workshops
Enrichment
Special Events

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Our Programs

Parent & Child Camp (18 months - 30 months)
Junior Camp (Entering Nursery-Kindergarten)
Intermediate Camp (Entering 1st – 4th Grades)
Senior Camp (Entering 5th – 7th Grades)
Teen Camp (Entering 8th-9th Grades)
CIT Camp (Entering 10th-11th Grades)

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What Our Friends Say

Our summers at Buckley are the most special time of year. Buckley is the place where my children truly can be the best version of themselves. Each summer at camp I watch them grow their interests and skill set, as well as blossom socially. Buckley has played a big role in shaping my girls in to the incredible people they are today.

Wendy B.
Jericho

Originally we sent our older son to Buckley for the proximity but quickly realized that the ease of getting him to camp was the lowest item on our list of things we loved about Buckley!  Now both my sons attend.  This summer my oldest will be at Buckley for 11 years and my youngest will be there 5 years.  When asked if they would ever attend another camp they both said no. They both love the camp and have made lasting friendships there.  We are so happy to be a part of Buckley’s family!

Ali L.
North Hills

I send my son to BDC for many reasons, but what is most important to me is the caring and nurturing way the staff interacts with my child and all the other campers. They make all the campers and parents feel that they are part of the Buckley family. The staff conducts themselves in a professional manner and will bend over backwards to meet the needs of a camper or of a parent. On the last day of camp my son already wants to know when camp will start again. That seals the deal for me.

Paul C.
Valley Stream

Buckley Day Camp is an amazing place where our children love to play, swim and just have fun. They can’t wait to get to camp each day and have learned new activities, met new friends and have grown so much individually each summer. The staff is amazing and treats our children like their own. We look forward to another fun summer at Buckley!

Amanda M.
Garden CIty

My son Dean started going to Buckley 5 summers ago. It quickly became one of his favorite places on the planet! My youngest son, Michael,  joined him 2 years ago and quickly learned why. He talks about Buckley, and his camp friends, all year long! Each summer they embrace new adventures and experiences at camp. They  are both looking  forward to Summer 2017 and so am I!

Jenny T.
Garden CIty

My kids and I have loved spending the past 4 summers at Buckley Day Camp. Buckley has given my kids a chance to experience a multitude of activities.  They have gained confidence and independence because of the vast choices that Buckley has to offer.  At Buckley they have an amazing staff, my children have felt safe and loved. My kids and I have made lifelong friends at camp!

Lisa G.
Port Washington

We’ve been a Buckley Family for nearly a decade! My son and daughter look forward to their summers there. I know why. Buckley Day Camp is all about sportsmanship and team work, community and inclusion. The vibe is one of friendship and fun and my children have developed character and social skills that will serve them all their lives.

Julie C.
Roslyn Harbor

My kids and I have been so happy at Buckley over these past few summers. The campus is beautiful and the staff is so warm, caring, energetic and fun to be around.  My kids get to make new friends, try new activities and  have a blast. They especially love that they get to choose some of their activities each day. We look forward to coming back to Buckley every summer.

Karen R.
Roslyn