Camp A.N.C.H.O.R
The Town of Hempstead's Camp Anchor offers a 6-week summer recreation program for all participants. The program is Monday-Friday and provides transportation. Some activities provided are sports, arts & crafts, home economics, drama, ocean, pool, clubs, dance, music, equine therapy, surfing etc. Participants are grouped based on age, needs and abilities. Camp Anchor currently has 32 different summer groups. Groups each have the opportunity to go on 2 field trips each summer. There are special events every Friday, including a generous BBQ given to Camp Anchor by the PBA, Field Day, Pool Parties etc. Families and friends of the Camp Anchor participants are invited to come and see their child perform in the annual camp shows. All current Anchor participants are eligible.
Time: Monday through Friday, 10am-3pm
Directors:
Sandy Braun, Junior Camp
Tim Veltre, Middle Camp
Colin Hintze, Senior Camp
Address:
Town of Hempstead’s Camp A.N.C.H.O.R
630 Lido Blvd.
Lido Beach, NY 11561
(516) 431-6946
SPONSORED BY THE VIRGINIA B. TOULMIN FOUNDATION
Equine Therapy
Interactions with horses have proven to have a physical and emotional impact for individuals of all abilities, including those with physical, cognitive, or emotional needs.
SPONSORED BY TOMMY BRULL FOUNDATION
Surfing
Harnessing the ocean’s transformative powers, our surfing program delivers therapy to children and adults with disabilities.
