Summer Camps and Kid's Activities

Junior sailing and high school programs. Sessions run three hours daily Monday through Friday.

Phone: 860-867-6197 

Website: www.breakwateryc.org

Location: 51 Bay St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

The Devon Junior Yacht program provides instruction in Optimists and Club 420s, and campers compete in numerous PGJSA regattas on the East End and in Connecticut.

Phone: 631-267-6340

Website: www.devonyc.com

Email: devonoffice@devonyc.com

Location: 300 Abrahams Landing Rd, Amagansett, NY 11930

Multiple programs include a full “season pass” of sailing all summer, or 2, 3 or 4 week programs.

Phone: 917-334-6639

Website: www.mattituckyachtclub.com

Email: info@mattituckyachtclub.com

Location: 9462 Peconic Bay Boulevard, Mattituck, NY 11952

Junior Sailing “Guppy Program” is a benefit available exclusively to family members of the Old Cove Yacht Club. Must be 5 yrs old by the first day of class to participate.

Phone: 631-734-9076

Website: www.oldcoveyc.com

Camp Location: 1400 Old Harbor Rd, New Suffolk, NY 11956

Classes held M-F, from mid-July to mid-August, 2.5 hrs each day. 2-week, 4-week, and 6 week sessions available.

Phone: 631-323-9767

Website: www.orientyc.com

Email: orientjrsailing@gmail.com

Camp Location: 2110 Village Ln, Orient, NY 11957

Four to eight-week Junior Sailing Programs. Sailing Director is Jeff Bresnahan.

Phone: 631-749-0888

Website: www.siyc.com/junior-sailing

Email: office@siyc.com

Location: 12 Chequit Ave, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965

In operation since 1887 and located in Quogue, NY, on Penniman’s creek, Shinnecock is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the country. Provides all levels of instruction to children ages 5–18 as well as private lessons. 

Website: www.shinnecockyachtclub.com

Location: 43 Niamogue Ln., Quogue, NY 11959

Sessions include fundamental points of sail, practice drills, and sailboat races intended to build confidence and teach safe boat handling. Sailing and classroom activities are supplemented by an SYC regatta, regattas with other local area clubs, sailing excursions, movies in the moonlight, and a dance.

Phone: 631-283-9888

Website: www.southamptonyachtclub.org

Email: jrsailingsyc@gmail.com

Camp Location: 96 Little Neck Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

The SYC’s junior sailing program is offered 12 hours a week for 8 weeks during July and August with excellent student/instructor ratios. SYC is a fun family-oriented club.

Phone: 631-765-5629

Website: www.southoldyachtclub.com

Camp Location: 165 N Parish Dr, Southold, NY 11971

Offering sailing lessons, swim lessons, swim team, and tennis lessons.

Phone: 631-325-8321

Website: www.wys.clubexpress.com

Camp Location: Moriches Bay in Remsenburg, NY

Created by Montauk native and Pro Surfer Austin Avery Eckardt, ASC teaches kids to surf and to love the water with private group or individual lessons. Girl's Surf Camp and Six to Sixteen Camp.

Phone: 631-255-7704

Email: montauksurfcamp@gmail.com

Location:  Ditch Plains Beach: The Dirt Lot-Trailer Park (the third parking lot)

Surf Camp and one-on-one and two-on-two private surf lessons ages 5 and up.

Phone: 631-725-8695 or 516-885-6607 

Website: www.flyingpointsurfschool.com

Email: info@flyingpointsurfschool.com

Location: Multiple locations

A year-round surf school in the Hamptons, led by professional surfer Kurt Rist and his trained team of instructors.

Phone: 631-495-1162 

Website: www.hamptonssurf.com

Email: surf@hamptonssurf.com

Location: Southampton Beaches

The longest running, insured and permitted surf camp in the Hamptons. Camps run in five-day, week-long sessions from 9:00am-12:00pm in July and August.

Phone: 631-537-2716

Website: www.mainbeach.com

Email: sales@mainbeach.com

Location: Khanhs Sports Highway Shop in Amagansett

Sports camp with weekly programs focused on tennis, swimming and a variety of sports and camp activities from May –November.

Phone: 631-267-3460

Website: www.sportimeny.com

Email: info@sportimeny.com

Location: 320 Abrahams Path, Amagansett, NY 11930

Offering activities for all ages throughout the summer including swimming and swimming lessons, CIT (Counselor in Training), Sports Camps and Performing Arts Camps.

Phone: 631-329-6884

Website: www.YMCALI.org/Camp

Location: East Hampton

Run by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, this is a girls-only sleepaway camp on 179 acres along the shores of Gardiners Bay in East Hampton. Girls can choose from sleeping in a traditional dormitory house or a tent. There is a mix of activities, including swimming, boating, crafts, and nature programs. The camp is ACA-accredited, and campers can register for single- or multiweek sessions. Campers do not need to be a Girl Scout to attend.

Phone: 631-604-2201

Website: www.gsnc.org

Email: customercare@gsnc.org

Location: 103 Flaggy Hole Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937

Camp Quinipet sits on a large, partially wooded peninsula with wonderful water views rustic, comfortable lodgings and up-to-date facilities and offers a sleepaway camp, day camp, and sailing school. There is no swimming pool, but there is a sandy beach and dock with all sorts of watercraft. ACA-accredited, the camp is owned and run by the United Methodist Congregation and does include some progressive Christian programming, although it welcomes children of all faiths.

Phone: 631-749-0430

Website: www.quinipet.org

Email: quinipet@nyac.com

Location: 99 Shore Rd, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965

This ACA-accredited, co-ed, sleepaway camp is operated by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. The camp offers a range of programs, including archery, dance, drama, kayaking, farming, fishing, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, rocketry, and more. Lodging is in log cabins. Campers are dropped off on a Monday and picked up on a Saturday with the option of staying over the weekend for an additional fee. Sign up for one week or all eight.

Phone: 631-727-9762 (summer camp office)

Website: www.ccenassau.org/dorothy-p-flint-4-h-camp

Email: dpf4hcamp@cornell.edu

Location: 3186 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901

With over 30 years of combined experience and diverse teaching backgrounds, we make it our personal mission to ensure every child knows how to be safe in the water without charging the usual Hamptons price tag. Offering private and group lessons in your on back yard. 30, 45 or 60 min instruction available.

Phone: 631-332-6693

Website: www.alyssasaquatics.com/

Email: AlyssasAquatics@gmail.com 

Location: Hampton Bays, NY and also Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, Wainscott, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Amagansett, and anything further east for a small travel fee.

Art of Swimming is an elite private back yard swim school providing swimming lessons and coaching for all ages. American Red Cross accredited Swim School Association and American Swimming Coaches Association. All of instructors are trained, certified and insured.

Phone: 631-839-7946

Website: www.artofswimming.net

Email: info@artofswimmingli@gmail.com

Location: Southampton, NY 11968

Doug Hoyne has been teaching swimming in the Hamptons since 1989 and offers private swim lessons in the Hamptons on weekends beginning Late June through Labor Day.

Phone: 631-793-2445

Website: www.eastendaquatics.com

Email: hamptonsswimlessons@gmail.com

Location: From Remsenberg to Amagansett

A lifelong resident of Southampton, Jill Raynor has been teaching for over 20 years and is American Red Cross-trained in Water Safety Instruction and certified in CPR, AED, and first aid and is personally insured. Private, Semi-private and group at private home or nearby bay.

Phone: 631-702-0017

Website: www.eastendswim.com

Email: jillraynor5@gmail.com

Location: Hamptons & The East End from Westhampton Beach to Amagansett 

The Y has been the premier destination for aquatics since 1885 and offers swim instructor starting at 6 months old across all abilities. Private and group classes available.

Phone:  631-329-6884

Website: www.ymcali.org

Location: 2 Gingerbread Ln, East Hampton, NY 11937

Teach your child the fundamentals of swimming with private lessons in your own backyard pool. For all ages and levels! Also available as a private party lifeguard. Run by Margo Motulsky, a competitive swimmer and coach, certified in CPR and AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding.

Phone: 646-734-1330

Website: www.hamptonsaquatics.com

Email: hamptonsaquatics@gmail.com

Location: Southampton, Water Mill, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Wainscott, East Hampton

Founded by trainers and offering private swim instruction at your residence with an experienced instructor. Also offers tennis, fitness, swim, and yoga. 

Phone: 631-800-6201

Website: www.hamptonsfit.com

Email: Greg@hamptonsfit.com

Location: 280 Elm St, Southampton, NY 11968

Experienced, professional and quality swim instruction at home! Liz Parry is a certified teacher with over 19 years of international swim instruction/coaching experience, and a former college level swimmer and ocean lifeguard. Lessons include private, semi-private and groups.

Phone: 401-835-1897

Website: www.hamptonsswim.com

Email: hamptonsswims@gmail.com

Location: Southampton, Water Mill, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Wainscott, East Hampton

At home or safe location swim lessons (all levels), competitive club swimming, open water triathon training, CPR and first aid training and private life guarding.

Phone: 845-264-3730

Website: www.hamptonunitedaquatics.com

Email: HamptonsUnitedAquatics@gmail.com 

Location: 50 Seabright Ave., ​East Hampton, NY 11937

InstaSwim offers private at-home or community pool swim instruction services in East Hampton and throughout the state of New York. We offer four different programs for infants, toddlers, kids, and adults with certified, experienced swim instructors.

Phone: 888-610 2656

Website: www.instaswimusa.com

Email: info@instaswimusa.com

Location: East Hampton, NY

Long Island’s number one swim school and leader in water safety education providing personalized, private swimming lessons on Long Island, to help people of all ages develop respect and love for the water. Official swim school provider of USA swimming.

Phone: 631-727-5458

Website: www.saf-t-swim.com

Email: HamptonsUnitedAquatics@gmail.com 

Location: Riverhead, NY

Swim lessons in the comfort of your own pool for all ages. Water safety, lifeguards for parties, and ocean/open water training. Now booking for the 2021 season!

Phone: (516) 445-2951

Website: www.swimhamptons.com

Email: swimhamptons@gmail.com 

Location: Anywhere from Montauk to Westhampton Beach including Sag Harbor and Shelter Island.

Despite the parking issues (only guests of the hotel can park in the lot and street parking is hard to come by), the pool at this hotel overlooks the ocean and is just steps away from the beach. Lounge chairs are also available. Open daily 7am to 6pm.

Phone: 631-668-2050

Website: www.soleeast.com

Location: 21 Oceanview Terrace, Montauk

Solé East’s Backyard Restaurant and lounge area has a lovely pool minus the crowds (no need to order to enjoy the pool). Aside from Sunday’s brunch, this is a pretty quiet place to bring the kids and eat some great local food. Open daily 8am-10pm.

Phone: 631-668-2105

Website: www.soleeast.com

Location: 90 2nd House Rd, Montauk, NY 11954

Nestled off of Westlake Drive, this family-friendly pool offers visitors a spectacular view overlooking the bay. Enjoy a variety of fresh seafood or a burger at the restaurant and a refreshing drink from the bar (service at the pool is reserved for guests). Open daily 7am to 10pm.

Phone: 631-668-3100

Website: www.gurneysresorts.com/montauk-star-island

Location: 32 Star Island Road, Montauk

Best known for its championship-length, 18-hole golf course. Also offers driving range, tennis courts, clubhouse, and a main swimming pool and wading pool for children. There is also a clubhouse and a grill room serving breakfast and lunch. Swimming pool fees: adults: $5, children: (6-11 yrs.) $3, seniors: (62yrs) $3; Season pass adult: $50, season pass child/senior: $35.

Phone: 631-668-3781

Website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/montaukdowns/amenities.aspx

Hours: Outdoor pool and kiddie pool open daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Late June to 1st week of Sept

Location: 50 S Fairview Ave, Montauk, NY 11954

The Breakers motel in the Hither Hills section of Montauk includes an outpost of the New York City restaurant Seamore’s and a pool overlooking the ocean. Open daily 12pm-10pm.

Website: www.seamores.com

Location: 769 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk

Anyone can enjoy the Star Island Yacht Club pool as well as access to the bay. You can also enjoy breakfast, lunch, and early bird dinner at the Star Island Grille. Just bring a towel or folding chair and you'll be set. Open daily 7am to 5pm.

Phone: 631-668-2050

Website: www.soleeast.com

Location: 21 Oceanview Terrace, Montauk