At Oasis Day Camp, our friendly team is committed to giving your child a positive summer experience. We know how important staying active is for a child’s physical, mental, and social well-being. That’s why we’re happy to provide a variety of summer activities for kids that engage their bodies and minds in beneficial and fun ways. Whether your child is interested in diving deeper into a hobby they already enjoy or they’re eager to try something new, Oasis Day Camp offers a variety of interactive activities for children of all ages to get in touch with their creative, athletic, and playful sides.
Together, we can help your child identify their strengths, overcome their weaknesses, and develop meaningful relationships through enjoyable activities that encourage them to be creative, stay active, and embrace who they are. Before registering your child for an unforgettable summer, check out these summer activities for kids that are sure to help them learn, grow, and smile.
Arts & Crafts
You don’t have to have artistic experience to create beautiful projects that can remind you of your happy camp memories all year. Our camp leaders will help inspire your child’s creativity with various crafts ranging from simple and messy to intricate and unique. Children at Oasis Day Camp can make their own bracelets, necklaces, and earrings to bring home as a meaningful keepsake or share with their friends. Likewise, other campers can learn to create lanyard bracelets and keychains using designs of their own choosing. And what would summer camp be without some good old-fashioned tie-dying? Children and campers can transform ordinary clothing into vibrant works of art while bonding with others and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Rocketry
Who says that learning over the summer has to be boring? Part of what makes summer camp so special for kids of all ages is doing things they’ve never done before, including unusual science experiments. If you’d love to watch your child’s science skills thrillingly come to life by the end of summer, our bottle rocket science experiments are perfect!
Children at Oasis Day Camp will create their own rocket launcher powered by a small compressor or bicycle hand pump. This homemade rocket launcher will fill the bottle rocket with compressed air until it is released into the sky, providing an exciting and educational experience they won’t forget!
Lego
What child wouldn’t love to have a space specifically designated for building any Lego creation that their brains could imagine? At Oasis Day Camp, we offer a one-of-a-kind Lego room. From simple sets for beginners to complex expert sets and everything in between, campers can create anything they want out of Legos, big and small. Whether they create a spaceship, a robot, skyscrapers, or something special of their own imagination, the sky’s the limit for what designs they can develop in this area that prioritizes learning through fun and exciting activities!
Fun with Food
At Oasis Day Camp, we love to assist campers of all ages in learning new skills that they won’t only enjoy but that they can continue to build upon in the future. One of the ways we accomplish this is by encouraging campers to have fun with their food through edible art. Along with learning how to prepare and cook healthy, delicious food, they’ll be shown how to present food in a way that expresses not only their personal tastes but also their creativity. The result is an enjoyable experience that combines science, art, and interpersonal skills that can be used well into adulthood.
Contact us now to register for camp and give your kid the best summer ever. Let the fun begin!
Relay Races
Campers will engage in a thrilling array of races designed to test their speed, coordination, and teamwork.
These exhilarating competitions include classic favorites like the water relays, where campers must work together to transport water from one point to another, ensuring no drop is spilled along the way.
The Egg-and-Spoon Races will challenge their talent as they delicately balance an egg on a spoon while sprinting toward the finish line, hoping to avoid any mishaps.
Backyard Games
We’ll be sure your child enjoys their time away from home with backyard games as well! We’ll include favorites such as spike ball, latter ball, and cornhole, to name a few.
Some other games they can keep a lookout for include the classics like ladder toss and horseshoes!
Sports
As part of our exciting activities, Oasis Day Camp also offers the following sports for children to maximize their summer fun and have a chance to make lifelong friendships.
Soccer
No summer camp experience is complete without a game of soccer! Soccer is a great way for kids to stay active and have fun in the sun. From dribbling drills to penalty shootouts, children can enjoy passing, shooting, and defense skills while learning the basics of soccer.
Basketball
Oasis Day Camp offers basketball to children of all ages in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Kids can enjoy shooting hoops on our state-of-the-art court.
Kickball
Kickball is an exciting and energetic game that is sure to bring out the competitive spirit in campers. With its classic rules, this timeless game will help children develop their motor skills while learning the fundamentals of team play.
Your child will have a blast as they practice their kick accuracy and throwing technique while running around the base paths. Perfect for kids of all ages, kickball provides a great opportunity for children and campers.
Wiffleball
Wiffleball is a classic game that children of all ages can enjoy at Oasis Day Camp. Wiffleball is a variation of baseball played with a plastic bat and ball, making it safe for children to play. It is the perfect activity for campers to get some exercise while having fun in the sun.
Flag Football
What summer isn’t complete without a game of flag football? Two teams of anywhere from 5 to 8 players go up against each other in an effort to score the most points by way of moving the ball across the goal line.
Track & Field
Staying active is a key priority during the summer, which is why Oasis Day Camp offers track and field for your child!
Children can enjoy jumping hurdles on Great Hill, throwing rock javelins, and building running stamina throughout the summer!
Baseball
An American classic, children can enjoy baseball over the summer, too. Great for team building, your child may pick up a new interest when the school year starts up again!
Capture the Flag
The game of Capture the Flag provides an exciting opportunity for children to showcase their teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Capture the Flag will test campers’ accuracy and throwing skills while refining their motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ultimate Frisbee
By participating in this fast-paced and fun game, kids develop agility, coordination, and strategic thinking. Ultimate Frisbee creates a positive and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and make lasting memories.
Knockout
By participating in Knockout, children will have the opportunity to develop their shooting accuracy and technique while trying to make free throws before their opponents.
Your child will be encouraged to improve their rebounding skills by quickly reacting to missed shots and securing the ball, providing a competitive yet supportive environment that promotes teamwork and sportsmanship. Knockout provides an entertaining platform for children of all ages to refine their basketball abilities while enjoying the camaraderie and friendly competition among new friends.
At Oasis Day Camp, kids can practice catching, throwing, and batting skills, all while creating new friendships with others their age.
Join the Fun! Register Your Child for Summer Camp with Oasis
With locations in Bayside, Queens, Central Park, Dobbs Ferry, and LIU Post – Long Island, Oasis Day Camp has many opportunities for all children to enjoy their summer break. From physical activities to arts and crafts, they’ll stay engaged over the summer and learn valuable life skills. Contact Oasis Day Camp today to sign up your child for summer camp and summer camp activities they’ll love and be sure to remember!
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