Session 1: June 29 - July 10 Session 2: July 13 - July 24 Session 3: July 27 - August 7 Session 4: August 10 - August 14
Note: Camp runs from 9am to 4pm.
Note: Camp is closed Friday, July 3rd.
Summer Camp 2026 Open House Dates
Sunday, February 11 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Important Dates
Medication Drop Off Days
TBA
Note: A Medication Request Form must be filled out by your child's physician, and must either be sent into the camp office ahead of time or accompany the medication being dropped off.
Medication must be in the original container, including the label with your campers name, dosage, and the prescriber's name.
Discover your future in this one-week Signature Program designed to inspire, challenge, and prepare you for college success! Each day blends academic exploration with real-world insight, giving students a taste of both campus life and intellectual discovery.
The Signature Experience is a comprehensive blend of programming to support high school students in their preparations for college and career. College and Career Studies with Dr. Hanaa Wahba gives students an opportunity to learn about the skills required to prepare for and successfully navigate college and career. Path to College Writing with Professor Jennifer Marx will help students strengthen their writing skills through engaging lessons in style, structure, and voice—perfect for essays, applications, and beyond. This experience will have scholars participating in interactive workshops, gaining practical knowledge about the college application process, campus culture, and strategies for academic success. By week’s end, participants will walk away with sharpened writing and analytical skills and a clear vision of the exciting opportunities college and specifically, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, has to offer.
About the Instructors Dr. Hanaa Wahba is an experienced higher-education professional specializing in ESL, TESOL, and teacher education. She previously served as the Associate Director of All Academic Programs and Director of ESL Curriculum at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ. Dr. Wahba currently teaches across several New York institutions, including ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Education; Long Island University as an Adjunct Full Professor in the School of Education; Queens College as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Education; and SUNY Old Westbury as an Adjunct Professor in the English Department. With extensive expertise in curriculum design, multicultural education, and innovative instructional methods, Dr. Wahba brings a student-centered, inclusive, and engaging approach to the Precollegiate Academy.
Professor Jennifer Marx earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English and American Literature from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ. She is an adjunct professor in the Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, where she also tutors in the Writing Center. In addition to her work at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, Professor Marx teaches writing courses at other local colleges and freelances as a writer, editor, and consultant. She runs community writing programs at libraries as well. Professor Marx believes that strong writing establishes pathways to success, and she is excited to support students in building the skills they need for excellence in college and beyond.
There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week precollegiate camps.
Schedule: This is a full day program in the Precollegiate Academy Signature Experience
For More Information Call: (516) 463-CAMP (2267) or Email: camps@hofstra.edu
Please note that opening of on-campus summer camp or any on-campus programs will be subject to all then-current New York State and Nassau County Department of Health requirements and guidance. Any individual visiting the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ campus or attending on-campus programs or camps will be required to follow all such rules and University policies relating to health and safety. Participants will be notified of University policies prior to the start of any on-campus program.
