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2026 Camp Dates

Session 1: June 29 - July 10
Session 2: July 13 - July 24
Session 3: July 27 - August 7
Session 4: August 10 - August 14

Note: Camp runs from 9am to 4pm.

Note: Camp is closed Friday, July 3rd.

Summer Camp 2026 Open House Dates
Sunday, February 11 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm Saturday, April 9 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Important Dates

Medication Drop Off Days

TBA

Note:
A Medication Request Form must be filled out by your child's physician, and must either be sent into the camp office ahead of time or accompany the medication being dropped off.

Medication must be in the original container, including the label with your campers name, dosage, and the prescriber's name.

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Gifted Camp 2026
Early Tuition: $2,300 per Session

For Campers Entering Grades 2* - 7
Session 1: June 29 - July 10
Session 2: July 13 - July 24
Session 3: July 27 - August 7
Session 4: Not Offered

* First graders will be considered for acceptance on a case-by-case basis, and require an in-person evaluation.

Help your gifted child appreciate their unique and individual talents. Hofstra Gifted Camp will provide your child with fun, stimulation, idea-building and much more -- all on our beautiful Long Island campus.




  • ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ the Gifted Academy

    Children who demonstrate intellectual abilities above their peers and age-appropriate classmates benefit enormously -- academically, socially, and emotionally -- when exposed to challenging and enriching curricula!

    Application Process:

    A $50 nonrefundable admission fee will apply.

    • All applicants must submit:
      • The application ()
      • Submission of test scores OR IQ scores
      • Two teacher recommendations ()

    Eligibility criteria:

    • Applicants must have scored at or above a 125 IQ OR the 95th percentile in at least one major content or ability area on a nationally normed standardized test (e.g., ERB CTP 4, IOWA, CAT, MAT, CTBS, SRA, i-Ready Diagnostic).
      • State test scores will not be accepted.
    • Students identified as gifted and currently participating (or having participated successfully) in a local or school gifted program are eligible. (Must provide proof of participation)
    • Students recognized by a regional or national gifted talent search program (e.g., Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) also qualify. (Must provide proof of recognition)

    Programming: (Youth Academy)

    • 8-week long semester in the Fall and in the Spring.
    • Classes take place on Saturday mornings from 9:30am-12:30pm.
      • Students will take part in 3 different one-hour classes each Saturday morning.
        • Students will have a choice of which class they would like to take each hour.
    • Class offerings change from semester to semester to give ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ a variety of academic opportunities.

    Programming: (Summer Camp)

    • 2-week long sessions in the Summer.
    • Camp takes place Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm
      • Campers will be in their program for part the day and partake in lunch, swim, and recreation the other part of the day.
      • Campers will choose two areas of content they would like to participate in.
        • Campers will participate in each content area for 45 minutes each day.
        • Campers will attend special field trips and hear from guest speakers.

    For More Information
    Call    : (516) 463-CAMP (2267)
    or
    Email: camps@hofstra.edu

    Please note that opening of on-campus summer camp or any on-campus programs will be subject to all then-current New York State and Nassau County Department of Health requirements and guidance. Any individual visiting the Hofstra campus or attending on-campus programs or camps will be required to follow all such rules and University policies relating to health and safety. Participants will be notified of University policies prior to the start of any on-campus program.