Summer Programs Overview

Information on the 2026 Summer Programs

The Massapequa School District is pleased to share important information about our 2026 Summer Programs. Please view the 2026 Summer Program Information Letter for future registration dates, links to camp brochures and ArbiterSports, along with notes specific to each program.

Since these programs are contingent on the school budget passing, registration will open after the school budget vote. Dedicated webpages for each program will be published at that time.

Summer Fine Arts Camps

Summer Fine Arts 2026 Dates: Monday, July 6, through Friday, August 7, 2026

  • Registration opens May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

  • Program includes Music, Musical Theater, and Visual Arts for students entering grades 1-12 in September 2026

  • Registration via ArbiterSports

  • Payment through MySchoolBucks

Summer Fine Arts Positions: Student Assistant and College Assistant

The application window for Summer Fine Arts positions closed on April 10, 2026. All applicants will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding their employment status. Any questions may be directed to Jessica Wyman, Summer Fine Arts Coordinator at jwyman@msd.k12.ny.us.

Summer Recreation Program

Summer Recreation 2026 Dates: Tuesday, June 30, through Friday, July 31, 2026

  • Registration opens May 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM

  • Offers recreational activities for students entering grades K-8 in September 2026

  • Registration via ArbiterSports

  • Payment through MySchoolBucks

Note: Summer Recreation will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Summer Recreation Positions: Student Volunteer, Student Leader and College Assistant

The application window for Summer Recreation positions closed on April 10, 2026. All applicants will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding their employment status. Any questions may be directed to Dani Shehada, Summer Recreation Coordinator at dshehada@msd.k12.ny.us.

Summer Robotics Camps

Lego Robotics Camp 2026 Dates: Monday, August 3, 2026 through Thursday, August 6, 2026

  • Registration opens May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

  • For students entering grades 6–9 in September 2026

  • Focuses on designing, building, and programming Lego robots, with a mock competition

  • Registration and payment via ArbiterSports

VEX Robotics Camp Dates: Monday, July 27, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026

  • Registration opens May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

  • For students entering grades 10–12 in September 2026

  • Prepares students for robotics competitions using VEX robots

  • Registration and payment via ArbiterSports

Summer Sports Camps

Summer Sports Camp 2026 Dates: Monday, June 29, 2026, through Friday, July 31, 2026. 

  • Registration opens May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

  • Various sports camps for students entering grades K-12 in 2026

  • Participants must be residents of the Massapequa School District

  • Registration via ArbiterSports

  • Payment through MySchoolBucks

Note: Camps will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Camp Invention

Camp Invention 2026 Dates: August 3 to August 7, 2026 from 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM and August 10 to August 14, 2026 from 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM

  • Registration opens March 16, 2026

  • A STEM-focused camp for students currently in Grades K-5

  • Activities include designing games, solving global challenges, and prototyping

  • Registration through the Camp Invention website

  • Payment details and multi-discount options available

Camp Invention Leadership Interns (LI) Volunteers 

Camp Invention, a one-week STEM camp, will take place at Unqua Elementary School. If interested in becoming a Camp Invention Volunteer Intern, please complete the Camp Invention Volunteers Application by May 15, 2026. You may apply for one or both sessions. Volunteers receive 40 hours of community service for each session worked:

Under the Lights Basketball

Under the Lights Basketball 2026 Dates: Game nights are Monday through Thursday June 15, 2026 through July 30, 2026

  • Registration opens May 15, 2026

  • Recreational basketball games for students entering Grades 4–7 in September 2026

  • Students form their own teams

  • Registration and payment handled exclusively through MySchoolBucks

  • Team captains are responsible for registering and paying for their teams

  • Teams must consist of students in the same grade, with 8–12 players per team