Long Island natives Joanne and Gary Turnier founded their first summer camp in 1993 with one goal: to give families a high-quality, affordable camp that didn’t exist at the time. What began as Holy Family Summer Camp has grown into Camps ‘R’ Us, a trusted name serving tens of thousands of children across Long Island since our founding.
We started because Joanne and Gary, as working parents, struggled to find childcare that was both excellent and affordable. They believed families deserved better. So they built it.
That vision now continues with Cheryl and Jason Turnier, who lead Camps ‘R’ Us today. Cheryl, a former educator with a B.S. in Childhood Education and English Literature from LIU Post, brings over two decades of experience working with children. Jason, who earned his MBA from LIU Post, helped shape Camps ‘R’ Us nearly two decades ago and has served as Managing Director for over 15 years.
As camp parents themselves to daughters Maci and Layla, Cheryl and Jason are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment that helps campers grow as individuals within a vibrant community. Their passion inspires our team of over 400 staff members to build meaningful relationships with every camper.
From humble beginnings to thriving programs today, our mission remains the same: to provide the most fun, safe, and affordable summer camp experience for Long Island families.