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Decades of fun at Twin Oaks Day Camp ger “family.” Based in Freeport, the camp serves many other communities, including MerFor half a century, Twin rick, Bellmore, East Meadow, Oaks Day Camp has been a Wantagh, Seaford, Baldwin, summer haven for generations Rockville Centre and beyond. The Elmans’ daughter, Jenni of campers, who have created memories and friendships last- Elman-Davis, now runs Twin ing a lifetime. Oaks, alongside assistant direcAs the camp tors Carin Stone marks its 50th anniand Michele Colella, versary this summer, w h o h ave b o t h its leaders are worked at the camp reflecting on what for more than 25 makes Twin Oaks a years. special place, drawThe camp is split ing families to into four divisions, retur n year after JENNi ElmANwith its youngest year. members taking DAVis Twin Oaks has part in the Barney been family owned Director, Program for chiland operated since Twin Oaks Day dren between the 1975, although its Camp & Day School ages of 20 and 30 h i s t o r y s t re t ch e s months. Each campback even further. er is paired with a one-on-one Hal Elman was a head coun- supervisor, and they get to take selor at the camp prior to 1975, part in a half-day program, and when the former owners filled with fun, adventure and were looking to sell the proper- socialization. ty, Elman and his colle g e The Lower Camp is for three friend, Bernie Hoffman, along and four year olds and the with their wives, Barbara Upper Camp enrolls children in Elman and Beverly Hoffman, kindergarten through third decided to purchase it. grade. Full day and mini day Since then, the camp has programs are available. The flourished into what it is today camp’s activity directors create — a place where every camper an engaging and diversified and their family member feel experience for all campers, and like they’re part of an even big-
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laughs at the library The North Bellmore Public Library hosted “An Afternoon of Comedy” last month, presented by Gary Smith’s NY Entertainment Club. The event featured seasoned comedians, including headliner Andy Pitz, known for appearances on”The Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson. Also performing was Victoria Arnstein, who has graced top venues like Gotham Comedy Club and Broadway Comedy Club. Above, Andy Pitz, Victoria Arnstein, the event’s promoter, Gary Smith, and Tom Nemec, who emceed the comedy event. Right, Nemec guided the performances, with a touch of his own standup talent. Story, more photos, Page 20.
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