Premiere Day Camp Experience on Long Island Oasis Day Camp - Brookville at LIU Post
Unforgettable Summers, Close to Home
Welcome to Oasis at LIU Post, your summer destination right here on Long Island. We bring the traditional fun experience with enriching full-day programs for everyone. Your child will spend their summer making friends, exploring new activities, and enjoying the excellent facilities at LIU Post, formally the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville, NY. Campers ages 3-15 get the full Oasis experience with high-quality programming, lunch, swim lessons, extended day coverage and unmatched convenience. Older campers are treated to exciting excursions through travel camp to make a truly memorable summer.
Included in your camp tuition:
Extended Hours
We're conveniently open 8am-6pm daily
Healthy Food
All campers are served a hot lunch and daily snacks
Swim Lessons
Campers of all swim levels gain basic skills
Camp Gear
All campers receive 5 Oasis t-shirts and an Oasis backpack
Programs offered at Brookville – LIU Post
Our Dynamic Activity Lineup
Our professional camp leadership team, composed of educators and school administrators, has curated a blend of high-quality programming that includes team sports, creative arts, STEM projects, and everything in between.
Popular activities at LIU include:
- Nature Walks
- Gardening
- Field Sports on University Fields
- Pool Time and Swim Instruction in an Indoor University Pool
- Court and Ball Games
- Team Building Activities
- Olympic-style Games
- Martial Arts
- Yoga
- Drama/Theater
- Arts & Crafts
- STEM
- Morning Rally
- Theme Dress Up Days
- Spirit Parade
… and more. Check out our full list of day camp activities!
Pool Time and Indoor Swim Lessons
Pool time is the perfect blend of classic summer fun and life skill building. Every Monday-Thursday day campers will receive structured swim lessons by certified instructors through the American Red Cross swim instruction program. Fridays include a 30-minute recreational swim.
All pool time and swim instruction is included in your camp tuition, and held at the indoor salt water pool at the Pratt Athletic Center at LIU. Swim lessons and pool time are included in Early Start, Lower Camp, and Upper Camp.
HORSEBACK RIDING / EQUESTRIAN at LIU Post
Horseback Riding Lessons
Come learn the joy of horseback riding! Campers in grades 1-6 have the option to learn and practice horseback riding at the prestigious North Shore Equestrian Center near campus. Gain confidence and master the basics in this unique optional program.
- One 1 hour lesson during the week you choose – $105.00
- Three 1 hour lessons during the week you choose – $265.00
- Five 1 hour lessons during the week you choose – $450.00
Transportation at LIU Post
Transportation to/from LIU day camp
We make your morning routine easier by offering convenient, daily bus service for drop off and pickups. Oasis partners with bus companies licensed by the New York Department of Transportation. Oasis staff members are present and supervise bus rides to ensure a safe and fun experience for all campers
INCLEMENT WEATHER at LIU Post
Fun in any Forecast
SAFETY at LIU Post
Safety Protocols at LIU Post
Safety is our number one priority at LIU Post. Our camp systems and protocols are designed to keep the campers safe while in public spaces:
Highly Trained Team:
- Exceptionally low camper-to-staff ratios
- Senior staff members always present
- Medical professionals onsite
- All staff is background checked
Safety-first Operations:
- Designated camp spaces (restricted from the public)
- Rigorous check-in and check-out procedures
- Strict walking protocols
- Inclement weather plan
- Hydration and shade breaks
“My son can't wait to go back! The LIU campus is a wonderful place for the kids.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Oasis Camp. The staff is nurturing, caring, devoted, and go above and beyond to provide the campers with a wonderful and rewarding experience. And, most importantly, it is FUN! The director of the camp is very attentive and hands on – gets to know each camper personally and makes their summer special! My son can’t wait to go back! The LIU campus is a wonderful place for the kids. They are outdoors in the wonderful fields and athletic facilities, and have an air-conditioned gym, classrooms, and theaters for hot and rainy days. They are busy all day with fun activities.”
—Parent
Contact Info
Contact the LIU Director
Jean-Marie Marciano
Jean-Marie Marciano brings a long history of camp experience to her current leadership role. Over the years, she has proudly served as a CIT, a counselor, travel leader, division leader and even theatre director before becoming our Camp Director. During the school year, she helps students learn English as a second language and pursue their high school diplomas to invest in their future. She believes that the camp is more than a way to pass the summer, it’s a nurturing place to gain independence, develop new skills, make lifelong friends and make lasting memories. Jean-Marie looks forward to welcoming your family to Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post.
At-Camp Direct Contact
Before camp begins, you will also be provided with direct contact info for your child’s division leader. Your division leader will be your first point of contact for day-to-day communication about your camper
Drop off / Pick Up
Drop off and pick up at LIU Post Camp
Drop off and pick up is at:
Please look for Oasis signs and staff to help direct you. Our day camps run from 9am to 4:30 pm. We offer a free extended day. You may drop off as early as 8am, and pick up as late as 6pm.
Ready for the Long Island Summer Fun?
Give your child the joy and connection of traditional summer camp fun, with all the convenience of a camp close to home. Families love our easy camp logistics, extended camp hours, and purposeful programming. We host campers from New Hyde Park, Garden City, Manhasset, Hillside, Plainview, Oyster Bay, Roslyn, Port Washington, Old Westbury Bayside and Forest Hills in Long Island, with campers as young as 3-5 years old, through high school (with travel camps and CIT programs). Hurry, because spots fill up fast!