Summer Day Camp 
Every program is led by experienced educators and licensed coaches dedicated to your child’s growth and well-being.
Low camper-to-staff ratios ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment for every child.
With over 45 years of experience, Future Stars has a proven track record of delivering unforgettable summer experiences.
Your child will love cooling off and having a blast in the pool! With lifeguards monitoring every swimmer, your child will splash and play with complete safety.
At Future Stars Southampton, S.T.A.R.S. stands for Safety, Teamwork, Attitude, Responsibility, and Sportsmanship. These interconnected values define what it means to be part of the Future Stars family and show campers how one positive choice can strengthen the whole community. By understanding and practicing these values, campers learn the impact they can have on their team, their peers, and the world they live in.
Each day, our professional coaches and educators highlight one value through fun, hands-on activities. Campers discuss why it matters and put it into practice in games, challenges, and outdoor adventures. Whether on the baseball field, in a chess match, or on a paddle board, we help every camper develop the skills and confidence to shine as a Future Star in any community.
Shawn SmithShawn Smith has been part of the Future Stars family since 2011, beginning as a Head Coach at the Future Stars Southampton Multi-Sport Camp. His passion for youth development and leadership led him to become Director of the Multi-Sport Camp in 2017. In 2018, Shawn became the Site Director of the Future Stars Southampton, where he continues to innovate and elevate our programs to help children grow both on and off the field.
Alongside his work at Future Stars, Shawn has served as a full-time Physical Education and Health Teacher at Southampton Intermediate School since 2013. He has also taught at Success Academy Charter Schools in Brooklyn and coached football, soccer, and track and field, experiences that shape his holistic approach to education and mentorship. Shawn also serves as a facilitator for the Parent Leadership Institute (PLI) in the Southampton School District.
Beyond camp and the classroom, Shawn is the Program Director and Mentor for the Shinnecock Chapter of the New York State My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Initiative, where he leads a tutoring and mentoring program focused on closing opportunity gaps for young men of color.
Shawn earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland, where he played collegiate football, and his master’s degree in Health Education from CUNY Lehman.
Neil D'AciernoNeil D’Acierno has been a driving force at Future Stars since 2015, growing from Head Baseball Coach to Director of Development. In his current role, he oversees marketing, sales, social media, staff development, and the design of winter and summer camp programs.
Neil brings a strong background in environmental education, adventure therapy, leadership development, and social-emotional learning. A graduate of Unity College, he also spent six years at The Leadership School at Kieve-Wavus Education, where he deepened his work in experiential education and youth leadership programming.
At Future Stars, Neil has infused these experiences into a wide range of camp initiatives. He led the launch of our Adventure Camp at both the Southampton and Riverhead locations, intentionally integrating outdoor exploration with social-emotional learning to create meaningful, growth-centered experiences for campers.
An avid outdoorsman, Neil is passionate about adventure and the natural world. Whether he’s angling, bodyboarding, skateboarding, or truck camping, he brings his enthusiasm for the outdoors into the spirit and culture of Future Stars Summer Camps.
