Pierce Country Day Camp—Meeting Campers Needs At Every Stage!

Pierce has something for everyone and FUN for all! We offer a variety of special programs to meet the needs of campers at every stage. We know that our campers are always growing, so we are committed to growing right along with them!

Mini Day Option for Three and Four-Year-Olds

Our popular Mini-Day Program is perfect for the beginning Pierce camper. The Mini-Day has a regular morning arrival time and an early 2:00 p.m. dismissal. This program includes very close ratios, superb facilities and a warm, nurturing staff. Mini-Day campers enjoy an early childhood recreational curriculum that is second to none. Our Mini Day Program has a limited geographic area for transportation, so check with our office (516.621.2211) to see if we service your neighborhood.

4X4 Program (Four By Four)

Labeled "the best of both worlds" by our parents, the 4X4 Program provides campers in our eight-year-old groups and older the opportunity to enjoy their summer in two totally different environments. Campers spend 4 weeks at Pierce Country Day Camp and the other 4 weeks at Pierce Camp Birchmont. You pick which four weeks are spent where... your choice, first session or second. This program is a very popular option for first time sleep-away campers. By allowing friends to make the move together, campers feel secure transitioning from day to resident camp. Pierce Camp Birchmont (www.campbirchmont.com) is under the Directorship of Doug’s brother Greg and Greg’s wife Laura.

SCOPE: Senior Campers Off-grounds Program Extravaganza

SCOPE takes the Senior and Super Senior experience to the next level! This unique program includes the elements of a traditional camp day as well as an exciting weekly trip. Campers love bonding with friends and counselors as they travel to exciting locations. Past trips have included Splish Splash Waterpark, The Bronx Zoo, Broadway plays, Mets games, fishing excursions, Medieval Times Jousting/Feast and a whole lot more! Our oldest groups, the Super Seniors, also enjoy a 2-3 day "Super Trip" each summer that includes an overnight component. Past trips have included Hershey Park, Great Adventure, Club Getaway, Washington DC and more!

FAST Track Program: Fully Assisted Staff Training

The Fast Track Program is for all campers who have completed 8th or 9th grade. This program is Pierce’s version of a C.I.T program, designed specifically to assist in the transition from camper to staff member through building leadership skills. Fast Trackers will be transported to and from camp on Pierce vehicles with door-to-door service. They will work alongside an experienced senior staff member in one of many "Specialty" areas here at camp. Working closely with our Fast Track Supervisor, Fast Trackers will choose the activity areas through which they would like to gain experience. Lunch and an afternoon ice cream snack will be provided along with full insurance coverage. Enrollment in this program will be limited. All applicants must be interviewed by our Field Director Chris Bagnell who oversees this program. Enrollment opportunity is available at 50% of the current camp tuition rate.

Horseback Riding

If you are six and up and want to saddle up, Pierce has got the answer for you! Pierce offers riding lessons at the picturesque Old Mill Farms in Muttontown of East Norwich. Our horseback riders have the option of riding once or twice per week for a six-week period. Each session will be two hours long and also includes instruction in animal husbandry. Children will be grouped according to ability, with an average of 4-6 per group. Sign-up opportunity for this optional program will be sent your way in the spring. Tally Ho!

FOCUS Program

Designed as a series of optional 1 week sports mini-camps, our Focus Program has been wildly popular. Offered to our eight-year-old groups and older, campers may choose to participate in a particular sport they would like to focus on in more depth. Sport choices include cheerleading, golf, gymnastics or tennis. All programs are taught by local collegiate and high school level coaches.

Another Pierce Exclusive…The Pierce Jitney to the East End of Long Island

A Pierce Day Camp exclusive! Every Friday afternoon, Pierce provides luxury bus service for campers whose families spend their weekends on the beautiful East End of Long Island. Campers depart every Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. aboard an air conditioned, video and bathroom equipped luxury tour bus. We dispatch one bus to Westhampton, one to Southampton and a third bus to East Hampton. Each vehicle is staffed by Pierce Day Camp personnel equipped with cell phones, snacks and arts & crafts supplies. Sign up will be offered to all in the spring. See you out East!