North Fork summer camps starting in mid-June

Most North Fork summer programs begin in July, but if you need a camp sooner, here are some options that open in mid-to-late June. Kids from toddlers to teens can spend early summer with farm animals, explore the aquarium, try water sports, or pick up a tennis racket.

Keep in mind that early sessions fill up fast, and some already have waitlists. If you find a camp that works for your family, contact them soon.

The Little Red Barn: Baby Farm Animal & Pony Camp

Jamesport

Little Red Barn is a farm-style camp in Jamesport, and it's the earliest opener on this list. Ponies are at the center of the experience. Kids brush, decorate, and help bathe them, and there's a pony ride every day. The rest of the week is filled with baby bunnies and chicks to hold, baby goats to play with, lambs, and a miniature donkey. Most days include crafts, games, and water play, and the farm's vet, equine dentist, and blacksmith stop by during the summer.

Ages 3 to 12, Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sessions run weekly from June 16 to August 18.

Long Island Aquarium: Sea Squirt & Shark Bait

Riverhead

The aquarium runs two short morning programs for its youngest visitors. Sea Squirt is a two-day program for ages 2 to 3, with sensory play, animal time, and the interactive salt marsh. Shark Bait is a three-day program for ages 4 to 5, with hands-on experiments, crafts, and games. Each registration includes all-day aquarium admission for the camper and one adult, so you can easily extend the visit.

Ages 2 to 5, half-day program. Sea Squirt runs June 22 to 23 from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Shark Bait runs June 24 to 26 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Future Stars Tennis Camp

Westhampton Beach

Future Stars Tennis is held at Aspatuck Tennis Club in Westhampton Beach, so it's not technically on the North Fork, but it's worth the drive. Campers play on nine Har-Tru courts. The program is led by USPTA and PTR-certified pros. Players are grouped by age and skill level from day one, so the program fits both beginners and kids who already compete. Each day includes stroke work, footwork, serving and returning, and match play.

Ages 6 to 15, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Ten sessions run from June 22 to August 28.

Peconic Water Sports Camp

Southold, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, Montauk

Peconic Water Sports runs a half-day program for kids who want an active morning on the water. Depending on the location, activities include wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing, tubing, and fishing. Campers are placed in small boat groups led by experienced captains and coaches, and the program welcomes both beginners and experienced kids. Families can sign up by the day or for a full week.

Ages 5 to 14, half-day program. The season runs June 22 to August 7 in Southold, Shelter Island, and Montauk, and to September 4 in Sag Harbor.

Farm Hands

Riverhead

Farm Hands is a preschool camp held at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead. Mornings include animals, gardening, cooking, and hands-on farm activities, with a window into what farm life used to look like. The Hallockville setting gives kids plenty of room to move and explore.

Ages 3 to 5, weekday mornings, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with optional aftercare until 2:00 pm. Sessions run weekly from June 22 to August 14.

Take 2 with Farm Hands

Aquebogue

Take 2 is a gentle first-camp program made specifically for two-year-olds. It's held at Old Steeple Church in Aquebogue, where kids spend time in a cozy playroom and a nature playground. Each day they explore simple themes like weather, water, vehicles, bugs, animals, and gardening, with plenty of time for play and making new friends.

Age 2, two-day or four-day weekly schedules, 9:15 to 11:15 am, with optional aftercare until 12:15 pm. Sessions run weekly from June 23 to August 21.

Looking for more options that start a bit later? You can also browse the full North Fork camp directory for more ideas.