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Explorers Summer Camp

Come join us at Future Stars EXPLORERS Camp this summer! Our program provides campers the opportunity to develop and grow through Cooperative Games & Recreation, Innovative STEM Fields, The Arts, Creative Enrichment Activities, Exciting Field Trips, and more! Our goal is to let campers learn new skills as they explore new hobbies and interests. We offer a comprehensive program where campers have the time to be artistic, creative, active, and thoughtful in a fun and structured environment, with exciting and varied activities offered week-to-week.

At our program, campers will have a well-rounded experience. They will enjoy a blended day of exciting enrichment periods, as well as fun-filled games and recreation periods ensuring they have the perfect combination of learning and fun!
Don't miss out on this opportunity for the ultimate summer camp experience.
Join us at Future Stars EXPLORERS Camp this summer!

Explorers Camp

Grades: 2-7 (Boys & Girls)
*As of Fall, 2025

Dates: Jun 30 -Aug 22
*8 Weekly Sessions

Time: 9am - 4pm
*Extended Hours Available

 

TYPICAL DAY

9:00am Arrival / Orientation 

9:30am Period (1) Enrichment Activities 

10:30am Period (2) Recreational Activities

11:15am 'STARS' Competitions

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Rec.Swim or Recess

2:00pm Period (3) Enrichment Activities

3:00pm Period (4) Cooperative Games

4:00pm Departure
*Activities & Times Subject to Change

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Day Camp Program
  • Cooperative Games & Recreation
  • STEM Workshops
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Exciting Field Trips
  • Swim Lessons
  • Weekly Special Events

FACILITIES

  • Picturesque 600-Acre Campus
  • Collegiate Grass Fields
  • Classrooms 
  • OW Panthers Courts
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Air Conditioned Cafeteria
  • Local Trip Locations

EXPLORERS Staff

We take great pride in our staff. All programs are overseen by directors who are qualified and experienced adult professionals in their field and are passionate about working with children. Assistant coaches, teachers, instructors and student athletes ensure an outstanding team of staff members for our campers. Together, our staff strive to ensure a safe and welcoming environment to help our campers build skills, character, and friendships.

Benefits of Attending Sports Camps;
*Keeping children engaged with athletics during the summer.
*Teaching children healthy habits throughout a structured day around the sport, recovery, reflection, and more playing.

*Getting children the chance to build a solid sports foundation and map out a plan for future development.

To get a closer look at a typical day at camp and stay in the loop with all things Future Stars, make sure to follow us on Instagram.

 

LEADERSHIP

At Future Stars, we take pride in our staff and feel it sets us apart from many others in the camp industry. Our Leadership team brings vast experience working with children, administrating camp programs and procedures, and communicating with parents and families. Our programs are staffed by Coaches, Teachers, Instructors, and Student-Athletes who share a passion for working with children and have experience and know-how in their respective fields.

Camp Leadership Team

David Stapleton

David graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1999 and brings over 20 years of experience in summer camps, coaching, and youth sports. David is a full-time employee of Future Stars Summer Camps, and a proud father of his son and daughter.

Additional Future Stars staff also hold First Aid, RTE, CPR, and Epi-Pen certifications, and are on-site during camp hours every day during the summer to help take care of our campers.

FACILITIES

SUNY Old Westbury is a wooded 600-acre campus centrally located in Long Island's Gold Coast in Nassau County. Conveniently located on Rt.107, minutes from the LIE (Rt.495), Jericho Tpke (Rt.25), and Northern Blvd (Rt.25A).

SUNY athletics department sponsors 12 NCAA DIII intercollegiate teams participating in the Skyline Conference. Future Stars utilize the collegiate athletics facilities, as well as additional campus facilities for all programs.

Future Stars is the only summer camp program on campus during the summer with exclusive use of the following facilities:

Clark Athletic Center OUTDOOR facilities include:

  • OW Panthers Game Field,
  • Practice Field,
  • Jackie Robinson Baseball & Softball Complex,
  • Basketball Courts,
  • Racquet Sports Court,
  • and more.

Clark Athletic Center's INDOOR facilities include Multiple Gymnasiums, a Swimming Pool, Yoga & Dance Rooms, Plyometric Rooms, Panther Pride Recreation Area, and more.

Additional campus facilities include: Air-Conditioned Cafeteria, Recital Hall, Classrooms, Computer Labs, and more.

Additional camp features include: Inflatable Slip’n’Slide, GaGa Ball Pit, Inflatable Panna Court, Soccer/Disc Golf, Games Zone, and more.

Horseability facilities for Horseback Riding Camp include: Three Outdoor Riding Arenas, 1 Indoor Riding Arena, Ample Paddock Space, Stables, Indoor Classroom, and more.

DIRECTIONS

SUNY is a wooded 600-acre campus centrally located in Long Island's Gold Coast in Nassau County. Conveniently located on Rt.107, minutes from the LIE (Rt.495), Jericho Tpke (Rt.25), and Northern Blvd (Rt.25A). 

Campus Address: 223 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury NY 11568

*Please note this is the service road of the LIE (Rt.495) and will take you onto campus through what is known as Service Gate B or C
*Future Stars Summer Camps are located by the Clark Athletic Center, which is signposted when on campus and can also be entered on a GPS App.

 

FAQ

Looking for more info? Click here to visit our FAQ section.

Any questions you don’t see listed, or can’t find answers too, please e-mail us oldwestbury@fscamps.com.

We will do our best to provide answers promptly.

Tuition

Tuition/Rates are time sensitive.

We recommend families enroll early to take advantage of our best rates, and to lock in camp placement. Summer 2025 - June 30 - August 22
*Eight (8) Weekly Sessions
Flexible Weekly Scheduling.
Camps run Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. Extended Hours Available. (Early Drop-Off from 8am) and/or (Late Pick-Up to 5:30pm).  

Summer 2025 Future Stars Old Westbury Program(s) Schedule - Click Here

Summer 2025 Future Stars Old Westbury 'Pricing & Policies'  - Click Here

Stack our Early Enrollment, Multiple-Week, and Sibling Discounts to SAVE over $100 p/week!

Future Stars Summer Camps are permitted to operate by NCDOH - Click Here

Any questions regarding camp registration please email the camp office oldwestbury@fscamps.com.

Swim

Future Stars have exclusive use of the SUNY Old Westbury Swimming Pool during the summer camp season.


*The heated pool is located indoors at the Clark Athletic Center.

Our aquatics staff is highly qualified and possess numerous certifications including Nassau County DOH Lifeguard, WSI, Lifeguard Management, First-Aid, and CPR/AED for for the Professional Rescuer.

Additional details with regards the swimming pool are available here. Every day all campers have access to the pool, as well as our 'Waterslides', 'Splash Zones', and 'Games Area' during our 'cool-off' and 'chill-out' periods. Additional details with regards the 'Waterslides & Splash Zones' are available here.


Additional details with regards the 'Games Area' are available here. Locker rooms and changing areas are available for Boys & Girls, and campers are supervised by our staff throughout to ensure a smooth transition.

Lunch

Campers can bring a packed lunch from home OR can join our weekly lunch program for an additional cost.

Chartwells is the food service provider year-round for SUNY at Old Westbury and have a full-time professional staff dedicated to culinary delights and food safety.

In addition to the lunch program, campers have access to water stations to stay hydrated throughout the camp day, and all campers receive a daily afternoon snack.

Additional details - lunch program menu options - are available here.


 

Transportation

Door-to-door Transportation is available to Future Stars Old Westbury - for an additional p/camper cost - this summer from the surrounding area/select zip-codes.

Future Stars partners with a leading transportation company on Long Island, to offer the highest level of safety and service for camp families who would like to add optional bus transportation.

Families who add the transportation option will receive more details and pertinent information from the camp office before and during the summer camp season.

Additional details - including towns/zip codes served - are available here.

Stay Connected

Future Stars Parent Portal - Registered Camp Families can log in to their CampInTouch 'Family Account' to check on camper forms, get information on their summer schedule, and update credit card information.

Link to CampInTouch Parent Portal.


As part of the Future Stars Family, we want to be able to share as much as we can of all the fun and learning that is the Future Stars Experience.

Future Stars Social Media is a great way to view for a glimpse into all that happens at camp with summer action shots and videos, as well as staying in the loop throughout the year for all things Future Stars.

Like us on FaceBook @futurestarsoldwestbury

Follow us on Instagram @futurestarsoldwestbury
  

Every weekly session culminates on Friday(s) with our 'Camp Awards' & 'Skill Stations'