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Farmingdale, NY

Jewelry Making Camp

at Farmingdale State College

Ages 10 - 14

July 20th through July 24th

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

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MAKE YOUR OWN SPARKLE

Future Stars Jewelry Making Camp blends creativity, style, and hands-on artistry. Campers explore a variety of techniques, including beading, wire wrapping, and charm creation, while working with materials like beads, cords, and metals. Campers design and craft their own unique pieces—from bracelets and necklaces to earrings and keychains.

Guided by experienced instructors, campers develop creativity, fine motor skills, attention to detail, and personal expression. By the end of the week, every camper leaves with a collection of handmade jewelry and the confidence to continue creating long after camp ends.

Programs take place in collegiate classrooms with all necessary equipment provided. Recreational games and water park activities supplement the daily schedule, giving campers a balanced mix of learning, creativity, and fun.

locationsSummer Day Camp 
2350 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale 11735

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Jewelry Making Camp Facilities at Farmingdale

  • Air-conditioned classrooms
  • Grass athletic fields for recreational activities
  • Waterslide and sprinkler park to cool off and have fun
  • Outdoor game tent for recreational activities
  • Various water and shade stations to cool off and take breaks

Building Skills That Last Beyond Jewelry Making Camp

  • Beading & Wire Techniques – Learn to craft bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more
  • Design & Creativity – Turn ideas into unique, wearable works of art
  • Fine Motor Skills – Build precision and dexterity through detailed projects
  • Problem-Solving & Project Planning – Plan and execute designs from start to finish
  • Attention to Detail – Focus on symmetry, color, and craftsmanship
  • Self-Expression & Style – Explore personal taste and bring ideas to life
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2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
Jewelry Making
Jul 20 - Jul 24
10 - 14
$795
$745

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $60/wk, Late Pick-Up $75/wk

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

Lunch:
$80/wk

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Directions to Future Stars Farmingdale

Future Stars Farmingdale is located at Farmingdale State College, centrally located on the Nassau-Suffolk border.

The campus is conveniently located on Route 110, minutes from the LIE (Route. 495), and set between both the Northern and Southern State Parkways, directly across from Adventureland.

Our seasonal summer office is located in the Nold Hall Athletic Center.

 

JEWELRY MAKING CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: Orientation

9:15 am: Jewelry New Skills

10:45 am: Morning Projects

12:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm: Water Park/Game Tent/Rec Activities

2:30 pm: Afternoon Projects

3:30 pm: Daily Review

3:45 pm: Dismissal

Daily activities and times are subject to change.

 

Testimonials

Meet the Director

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Carol Wilson

STEAM Education Director

Carol’s mission as an educator is to inspire her students each and every day to innovate and develop solutions to the challenges we face on a daily basis. To that end, Carol can’t wait to work with and have fun with our future scientists, engineers, coders and detectives this summer!

Carol is a distinguished educator of nearly thirty years. She has performed a variety of roles in the East Islip School District as a teacher of 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade. Most recently, Carol helped the East Islip School District to pioneer their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) program, where she teaches students in grades 3-5 to create, design, and communicate in teams to solve everyday problems.

Carol holds an M.A. in Reading and Special Education from Dowling College, as well as a B.A. in Elementary Education and Spanish from Clemson University. She also holds an SBL degree in administration and is currently a supervisor of student teachers at St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue.

Carol was the head varsity volleyball coach at East Islip between 1994-2001, leading the Redmen to multiple Section XI playoff appearances, with teams consisting of athletes who would go on to compete at the college level in NCAA Division I and III. She was also selected in 2012 as the faculty recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award for Timber Point Elementary School.

In her time away from school, Carol enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her two sons.

 

Meet the Director

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Charlie VanDercook

Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College since 1993

 

Charlie co-founded Future Stars Camps and served as the very first Camp Director when the program launched in 1980. With more than four decades of experience leading camps, he has been shaping meaningful youth experiences from the very beginning.

A lifelong athlete, Charlie played tennis in high school, in college, and on the 1976 WATCH circuit before turning to coaching. He went on to serve as Director of Tennis at Banksville Racket Club, Westhampton Bath & Tennis, Hampton Athletic Club, and Green Hollow Tennis Club.

Today, as Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College, Charlie combines his collegiate athletic background, deep coaching expertise, and proven leadership to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for every camper.

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