Town of Hempstead ANCHOR Program
Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation
Lido Beach, New York - Nassau County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Long Island
1 checked detail
Map and directions
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630 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY 11561
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
The Town of Hempstead ANCHOR Program provides year-round recreation for town residents with special needs, including camp, aquatics, fitness, sports, social programs, and cultural arts.
Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation provides public recreation programs, including the ANCHOR special-needs recreation program.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://hempsteadny.gov/335/Anchor-Program
- Contact page
- https://hempsteadny.gov/335/Anchor-Program
- Phone
- 516-431-6946
- Not found in public sources checked
- Ages
- Children and adults with special needs who meet Town of Hempstead eligibility rules
- Season
- Year-round, with summer camp and seasonal programs
- Cost
- Confirm current resident eligibility, fees, camp costs, and registration deadlines directly with ANCHOR.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Program hub is listed in Lido Beach; activities may use other Town of Hempstead sites.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
ANCHOR year-round recreation
Year-round special-needs recreation including camp, aquatics, sports, fitness, social activities, and cultural arts.
- Ages
- Children and adults with special needs who meet Town of Hempstead eligibility rules
- Season
- Year-round, with summer camp and seasonal programs
- Schedule
- Program calendars and registration details vary by season and activity.
- Cost
- Confirm current resident eligibility, fees, camp costs, and registration deadlines directly with ANCHOR.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Town of Hempstead ANCHOR page describes year-round recreation for children and adults with special needs and lists camp, aquatic, fitness, sports, social, and cultural arts programming.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
ANCHOR year-round recreation
The official Town of Hempstead ANCHOR page describes year-round recreation for children and adults with special needs and lists camp, aquatic, fitness, sports, social, and cultural arts programming.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The town describes ANCHOR as a comprehensive recreation program for children and adults with special needs.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm town residency eligibility, age fit, support needs, transportation, medication or health forms, caregiver expectations, and current program openings.
What we checked
What we found: The official Town of Hempstead ANCHOR page describes year-round recreation for children and adults with special needs and lists camp, aquatic, fitness, sports, social, and cultural arts programming.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Park district websiteTown of Hempstead ANCHOR Program
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For swim: is instruction one-on-one or group-based, and what water safety, changing-room, transfer, sensory, and caregiver-participation details should we confirm?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Town of Hempstead ANCHOR Program reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.