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.

10:00am - 3:00pm

Town of Hempstead's Camp Anchor: 630 Lido Blvd. Lido Beach; (516) 431-6946
Junior Camp Director: Sandy Braun

Middle Camp: Tim Veltre

Senior Camp: Director Colin Hintze

Anchor Program Fund, Inc., is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that accepts donations to fund special activities and events, as well as the necessary supplies and equipment, for individuals with disabilities participating in programs like ANCHOR. Contributions made via personal check should be sent to:

Anchor Program Fund, Inc. 630 Lido Boulevard Lido Beach, NY 11561

To make a contribution using a credit card, email APF: anchor630@gmail.com

Federal Tax ID #11-2464897