Kids Guide | NJ Camp Guide 2009 | Day, Specialty & Sleepaway Camps

Your guide to the best in summer camps and programs for New Jersey families
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centers throughout the state for a complete calendar and guide to children and family events, programs and services!
See the Enrichment and Sports categories in the print version for even more summer programs.

american camp association
Founded in 1910, the American Camp Association accredits summer and fall camp programs for health, safety and program quality. Call or write to receive a free copy of the Guide to New Jersey Accredited Camps and for information about selecting the right camp for your child. American Camp Association, P.O. Box 672, Pittstown, NJ 08867, 908-238-9900, 877-488-CAMP, executive@acacampsnj.org.
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attention: camp directors
See the Group/School Outreach, Party & Special Event Entertainment, Enrichment and other categories in the
print version of Kids' Guide to book educational and entertaining programs for campers.

camp fairs

American Camp AssociationNJ Section
Summer Camp Fairs
Meet camp and program directors from day, overnight, great teen programs, academic, travel, sports, special interest and special needs camps and programs. See videos, get brochures, and ask questions. Free admission, free parking, free giveaways and snacks. Noon-3pm. Look for a summer job, too. For directions and details, log on to our website, www.acanjsummercampfairs.org.
Jan 10
       Parsippany Hilton, 12-3pm.
Jan 11
       Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 12-3pm.
Jan 17
       Sheraton Eatontown, 12-3pm.
Jan 18
       Bridgewater Marriott, 12-3pm.
Jan 24
       Woodcliff Lake Hilton, 12-3pm.
Jan 25
       Ramada Inn, East Hanover, 12-3pm.

animal camps

Kids' Critter Camp
St. Hubert's Animal Shelter, 575 Woodland Ave., Madison, 973-377-8877 ext. 234 for more information. Through exciting and educational activities, arts and crafts and games, campers will learn to understand and enjoy the relationship between people and companion animals. One week sessions from 9am-2pm for children in grades 2-6.

art/craft camps

Art Camp
Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, 732-932-7237 ext. 615. Students from 6-15 learn about art and art appreciation from experienced art educators and artists. Registration begins in late Jan.

Beadluxe
319 Springfield Ave., Summit, 908-598-9111; 428 Hwy. 202/206, Bedminster, 908-901-9800. Weekly camp sessions all summer. Explore the world of beading by creating different projects each day and learn beaded jewelry skills through fun filled activities and crafts. Basic and advanced beading and making your own beads and pendants will be included in necklace, anklet, bracelet, earring, backpack tag and bookmark projects.

Bergen Museum Teen Arts Camp
Bergen Museum's Paramus Visual Arts Center, Bergen Mall Shopping Center, Rt. 4E & Forest Ave., Paramus, 201-291-8848. Week-long art sessions offer a challenging environment for teens and ends in an opening reception.

Color Me Mine Art Adventures Summer Camp
438 Springfield Ave., Summit, 908-598-0248. Visit other cultures, learn about great artists and create unique ceramic projects. Class content is educational and fun! Classes are 112 hours at either 10:30am or 1:30pm.

Creative Hands Art Studio & Atelier
14 Kings Rd., Madison, 908-604-0773. Flexible week-by-week summer art camp programs offered JuneAug. See ad under Art Enrichment in printed Kids' Guide.

Donna's Kids & Co. Camp for the Arts
615 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston, 973-597-9850. Fun and educational arts-based summer programs. Parent/child programs for infants-3 years. Donna's Kids Camp for the Arts for preschoolers thru 6th grade offers artistic and enrichment options of concentrated specialties in studio fine arts, theater arts, visual arts, cooking, musical movement, science and nature. Air-conditioned, spacious, fully equipped, includes a state-of-the-art theater. June Mini Camp offered to preschoolers; one day workshops offered to 3 yrs. to 5th grade.

Glassworks Studio Inc.
151 South St., Lower Level, Morristown, 973-656-0800. Campers learn what is beyond the walk-in studio experience. Projects are multi-staged with increasing complexity. Visit the website to download a copy of our camp flyer. www.umakeglass.com

Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center St., Clinton, 908-735-8415 x16. Choose from over 60 camps for ages 4 to 14. All run five days and most are 3 hours each day. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered with supervised lunch available for a fee. To view brochure, visit www.hunterdonartmuseum.org.

Jazzberries Center for Music & Art
1677 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, 973-762-6575. Music, stories, crafts, food and fun! Kindermusik summer camp activities are designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity, one that eventually draws her toward learning new words, new numbers and new big ideas. Camps offered for 3-5 year olds and 6-8 year olds include a CD and set of home materials, a daily snack and arts & crafts.

Montclair Art Museum SummerArt
Montclair Art Museum, 3 S. Mountain Ave., Montclair, 973-746-5555 ext. 239. Two-week sessions for children ages 5-12 with morning, afternoon, and full day options.

Morris County Art Association
10 Catherine Lane, Morristown, 973-267-1722. Summer art classes and workshops for children and adults in our community.

Printmaking Council of New Jersey
220 River Rd., North Branch, 908-725-2110. Five day summer camps to educate children in the processes of printmaking and photography.

computer camps

iD Tech Camps
1-888-709-TECH (8324), www.internalDrive.com. iD Tech Camps is for beginner to advanced students ages 7-18. Experience summer fun and make your own video games, websites with Flash, digital movies, C++ or Java programs, graphic art, robots, 3D models and more using the best industry-grade software. Weeklong day camps and overnight summer camps at 60 prestigious universities nationwide include Rider, Seton Hall, Columbia, NYU, Vassar, MIT, Northwestern, Stanford, Brown, Villanova, Emory, American, UCLA and others. With an average of just six students per instructor, students receive personalized instruction from fun, tech-savvy staff. Visit www.internalDrive.com or call to register or learn more about iD Tech Camps, iD Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and the new iD Programming Academy.

Storming Robots, Technology Learning Center
3322 Rt. 22W, Building 4, Branchburg, 908-595-1010. See listing under Science Camps.

cooking camps

Chef Central Summer Cooking Camp
240 Rt. 17N, Paramus, 201-576-0100; 45 S. Central Park Ave., Hartsdale, NY, 914-328-1376. Weekly camps for teens ages 11-17 meet Mon.-Fri. from 9am-1pm. For first-time campers, Camp I teaches sanitation, nutrition, kitchen safety, knife skills and basic cooking techniques. For returning campers, Camp II covers Asian, Pan American and Regional American cuisines in addition to more advanced baking.

Classic Thyme Kids Cooking Camps
710 South Ave. West, Westfield, 908-232-5445. Cooking fun for ages 3 and up. Multiple, weekly day camps to choose from running four or five days. Camps start June 23 and run through the summer ending on September 4. Register online or contact us directly.

culture camps

Camp Friendship New Jersey
At Shrine of St. Joseph, Stirling, karen@campfriendshipnj.com. Week-long culture camp for Korean born and Chinese born adoptees.

day camps

Atlantic Club Day & Enrichment Camps
Manasquan, 732-292-4475. A balanced schedule of activities for campers grades 1-8 on a 44-acre campus with multi-purpose fields, softball field and 24,000-square-ft. climate-controlled fieldhouse. Atlantis Prep is for children beginning age 2 with opportunities to expand academic, artistic, athletic skills or simply celebrate the summer. New this summer X Camps! The all new thrill packed summer experience that's filled with surfing, skating, kayaking, rock climbing and more. A wide variety of sports specific instructional programs is offered for children of all ages including Swim Academy and Tennis Center. Visit the website for updated information on summer camps, to download brochures, registration forms and view the photo gallery.

The Albrook School
361 Somerville Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-580-0661. See ad and listing under Preschools.

Baby Power
430 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-2233. Ages 2 1/2-4) Summer fun for the little ones from 9:30-12:00. Drop them off before the pool opens. Each week will have a new theme with fun activities and games! Freedom Pass is back, where you choose your days!

Bernardsville Recreation Day Camp
Bernardsville locations, 908-766-2546. Six weeks of programs for children entering K-grade 4 cover many interests including horseback riding, science, art, crafts, and sports. Extended day available.

Camp Deeny Riback
208 Flanders-Netcong Rd., Flanders, 973-929-2901. Join us on our 35 beautiful wooded acres in a safe, fun-filled day camp experience. Door-to-door transportation and daily kosher lunch offered. For ages 312-grade 10; 4, 6, 7 or 8 week programs.

Camp Discovery
Madison & Teaneck, 201-692-6500. A fun and enriching day camp for children entering grades 1-7. Camp Discovery includes science, art, theater, recreation activities and fun field trps. Also we offer a Leader in Training program and Teen Travel Week.

Camp Horizons
At Newark Academy, 973-992-7767. ACA accredited camp for grades K-9 in state-of-the art, air conditioned facility in Livingston. Campers are given the opportunity to choose their own schedules to suit their individual tastes and needs. They can choose from an array of indoor and outdoor recreational activities, 56 creative programs and workshops, or take to the stage for drama, dance and music classes. Weekly special events and a professional, highly qualified staff. See display ad on page 116 of printed Kids' Guide.
Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2
Open Houses, Newark Academy, 1-2:30pm on Saturdays.

Camp Invention
800-968-4332. Located at schools in Morris, Union, Essex, Somerset, Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth and Passaic Counties. Camp hours: 8:30am-3pm. Let your imagination run wild! A creativity camp featuring hands-on activities that mix science, art, math and fun. For students in grades K-5. Taught by certified teachers, held in local schools.

Camp Riverbend
116 Hillcrest Rd., Warren, NJ 07059, 908-580-CAMP. info@campriverbend.com. Dates: June 29 to Aug. 14, 2009. A full range of sports, creative activities and environmental programs, with a non-competitive approach, well-trained, mature staff, and lots of fun. For boys and girls, ages 4 to 14. www.campriverbend.com
Jun 29-Aug 14

Camp Shalom
Temple Beth Shalom, 193 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, 973-992-6546. Director: Linda Weiss. Exciting themes each day, daily water activities, arts & crafts, games & sports, Oneg Shabbat and more for ages 2-4.

Camp Yachad
JCC of Central New Jersey, Wilf Jewish Community Campus, 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8800 ext. 221. Randi Zucker, Assistant Camp Director. Email campyachad@jccnj.org. Traditions built every summerRegister now for summer camp programs for kids ages 212-14. Programs include day camp, travel camp and new specialty sports and science camps. See display ad on page 195.

The Connection for Women and Families
79 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-4242. Weekly day camps for ages 3 and up. Activities include swimming lessons, performing arts, crafts, outdoor play and field trips. Includes Gymnastics camp for girls ages 4+ and Mini-Camps in art, sports, dance and more. Before- and after-care.

The Cottage School
13 Mendham Rd., PO Box 275, Gladstone, NJ 07934, 908-719-9610. Spanish/Art summer camp for 3 to 12 yrs. old. See display ad and listing under Preschools in print version of the Kids' Guide.

Day Camp Sunshine
Fellowship Deaconry, 3575 Valley Rd., Liberty Corner, 908-647-9624. Summer fun for children and teens in a safe and nurturing Christian environment! Mature and friendly staff. Junior camp: 3 years old to 1st grade. Children's camp: Grades 2-6. Teen camp: Grades 7-12. Swimming, sports, group games, field trips and more.
Jun 29-Aug 21

The Early School of Temple B'nai Abraham Summer Camp
300 E. Northfield Rd., P.O. Box 46, Livingston, 973-994-7016. See display ad and listing under Preschools in print version of the Kids' Guide.

Exploration Camps
JCC MetroWest, 901 Rt. 10E, Whippany, 973-530-3418. Explore our one-week offerings. Each day also offers free swim. Camps run from 9am-3pm, with extended day available from 7:30am-6pm.

Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
1340 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8880. School age camp Makawakmo, Adventure Camp and Crossroads. Ages 5 through completed 8th grade. Oneweek specialty camps starting June 29. Extended care available from 7:00am-6:00pm for children who have completed kindergarten and up. Twoweek and oneweek sessions plus finale week.

Forever-Kids
430 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-2233. Ages 4 1/2-7. Let them come and play! Each week will have a new theme with fun games and crafts! Freedom Pass is back, where you choose your days!

4-H Summer Adventure Week(s)
4-H Office, 310 Milltown Rd., Bridgewater, 908-526-6644. Available to any boy or girl completing grades 2-4. Field trips, workshops, games, snacks and more.

Girl Scout Camps
Open to all girls, non-girl scouts welcome.
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
Essex County
973-746-8200
· Day Camp at the OVAL for girls in grades 1-8.
· Eagle Island Camp, ACA accredited camp in Adirondack Mountains for girls in grades 3-12.
Somerset County
908-725-1226
· Day Camp at Camp Dewitt, Hillsborough
Union County
908-232-3236
· Day Camps in Union County for girls entering grades 1-8.
· Camp Lou Henry Hoover, sleepaway camp for girls entering grades 2-12 at Swartswood Lake in Sussex Cty.
Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts
732-938-5454
· Camp Sacajawea Day Camp in Howell Twp. for ages 4 through high school.
Girl Scout Council of Northern New Jersey
973-248-8200
· Jockey Hollow Day Camp for ages 5-14, Mendham Twp.
· Lake Rickabear Day Camp for grades 1-12, Kinnelon.
· Camp Glen Spey, sleepaway camp in Glen Spey, NY.

Hedwig Gruenewald Nursery School of Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Ave., Millburn, 973-379-4040. Seven-week mini-camp.

Hi-Hills Camp at Gill St. Bernard's
On campus of Gill St. Bernard's School, Gladstone, 908-234-0067. www.HiHills.com, HiHills@GSNSchool.org. Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm. Sessions are four, six or eight weeks. Located on a beautiful 72-acre campus in a New England type setting. Facilities include 5 tennis courts, large outdoor pool, 2 gymnasiums, etc. Outstanding staff and specialists. Varied program includes athletics, tennis instruction, nature, Teen Travel, crafts, aquatics, drama, horseback riding, music, art, dance, pottery, mini sports camps, etc. Door to door transportation and lunch included. Before and after care available. Flexible scheduling possible.

Holy Family School
17 Lloyd Ave., Florham Park, 973-377-4181. The school has a five-week summer camp program for all children entering PreK3 through Kindergarten.
Holy Family is proud of its new, highly effective summer program called Handwriting Without Tears. This two-week, multi-sensory program is offered to all students entering PreK4 and Kindergarten. The focus of this program is to improve fine-motor skills in a fun, engaging way.

Hunterdon County Parks & Recreation
908-782-1158. Full- and half-day week-long camps for grades K-10 in theatre, art, music, sports and nature.

JCC Camp Ruach
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd. (conveniently located off Rt. 202-206), Bridgewater, 908-725-6994 x201, Fax 908-725-9753. Email: PSilberfein@ssbjcc.org. Online camp brochure available at www.ssbjcc.org/camp.htm June 29- August 21. Pre-camp June 22- 26.
      Located on 14 acres with programs for campers ages 2 years old through 9th grade. Busing included. Lunches available. Karate, Sports, Low & High Ropes Course, Art,Tennis, Nature, Swim (indoor & outdoor pools), Game Room, Music, Archery, and so much more! Preschool campers ages 2, 3 and 4 have half and full-day options. Kindergarten through Grade 3 campers have activities all their own! 4th-6th grader programs consist of three days onsite where they get to create their own schedule, and two days of offsite trips per week with additional travel options. Road Rulz Teen Travel (closes out early!) offers five journeys a week for teens entering grades 7-9 (multiple overnights and a one-week trip per session). LIT (Leadership in Training) for Grade 9 combines volunteer work with campers, community service and trips. Four days/ week; limited space.
      Staff positions available for Junior Counselors, Senior Counselors, & Specialists. Paid CIT (Counselors in Training) open to students entering grade 10.
Jan 11
     Camp Membership & Preschool Open House, 1-4pm.

JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Camps
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-929-2901 (camps@jccmetrowest.org). Our camps for 18 months-age 5 open the world of camping to your child, yet our summer "world" is close to home.

Kent Place School Summer Explorations
42 Norwood Ave., Summit, 908-273-0900 ext. 272. Coeducational program offering traditional day camps, sports clinics and enrichment to campers ages 4-12, two special camps for middle school students and extended hours. Our 26-acre campus offers regulation turf playing fields, five tennis courts, an arts center, air conditioned classrooms and dining hall and modern computer labs. Visit www.kentplace.org for more information.
Jun 15-Aug 14
2009 Camp Dates, 2 & 3 week sessions available.

Kindercare
Formerly Mulberry Child Care & Preschool. 1000 Courtyard Dr., Hillsborough, 908-704-8686. Summer camp-Adventure and Fun Club camp programs.

Kinderprep
812 South Ave., Westfield, 908-317-6900, email: kinderprep95@aol.com. Directors: Marybeth Grassi and Lara Pallant. Full day summer camp for both preschool and grades K-2 from 9am-3pm with extended hours available from 7:30am to 6pm. All camp activities follow a summer theme with special days and visitors planned. Older campers may participate in field trips. All campers may participate in extra-curricular activities such as pottery, cooking, Spanish and more. Register for one or both sessions. See ad and listing under Preschools in the print version of the Kids' Guide.

Madison Area YMCA Camp
111 Kings Rd., Madison, 973-822-YMCA. Sports camps, day camp, teen travel camps.

Mendham Country Day School
204 Morristown Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-3323. Call today about summer camp programs. See display ad and listing under Schools in print version of Kids' Guide.

Mickey Fried Nursery School of Oheb Shalom Congregation
170 Scotland Rd., South Orange, 973-762-7069. See ad and listing under Preschools in print version of Kids' Guide.

Montessori of Millburn-Short Hills
5 Bleeker St., Millburn, 973-379-4710. Summer camp for ages 212-6. Educational, arts and crafts and outdoor fun. Open to non-Montessori students.

Morris Center Y BackYard Kids
79 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls, 973-267-0704. Fun and safe BackYard Kids summer camp programs for ages 3-16. 8am-6pm June 23-Aug. 22. CIT program; half-day for ages 3-4. Field trips, theme weeks, swimming, games, gym, half-day specialty camps.

Morris County Jr. Police Academy
Morris County Park Police Headquarters, 300 Mendham Rd., Morris Twp., 973-326-7632. Week-long camp for girls and boys 11-15 gives campers a hands-on experience in the training and practice of a police officer.

Morris County Park Commission Camps
Call 973-326-7600 to request a brochure. Camp locations include Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Kay Environmental Center, Pyramid Mountain, Sunrise Lake at Lewis Morris Park, Mennen Sports Arena, Fosterfields, Historic Speedwell, and Cooper Mill. A myriad of interests are covered in day camps for ages 5 to teens including nature, gardening, history, ice hockey, golf, and police work.

Morris Museum Summer Day Camp
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown, 973-971-3718. Children ages 6-9 explore museum exhibitions, create related art, science and nature projects and participate in group activities.

Morristown-Beard Day Camp
70 Whippany Rd., Morristown, 973-539-3032 ext. 569. Camp Director: Joanne Dzama. Morristown-Beard Day Camp, a state licensed facility located on a beautiful 22-acre campus, offers a traditional day camp as well as nine specialty camps including arts and crafts, mountain biking, French, Spanish, historical sites, math skills, writing skills, college essay camp and sports clinics.

Mountain Top School for Young Children at Temple Har Shalom
104 Mt. Horeb Rd., Warren, 732-748-9800. Camp for children ages 2-5. See display ad and listing under Preschools in print version of Kids' Guide.

Nicholas Montessori School
817 Chimney Rock Rd., Martinsville, 732-748-9330. Summer camps for age 2 1/2 thru kindergarten.

Oak Knoll Adventures Summer Camp
44 Blackburn Rd., Summit, 908-522-8186. Eight-week program for boys and girls with age-appropriate divisions ages 3-16. The success of our day camp is centered on age specific groups, excellent staff and our wide variety of camp activities. Exciting summer adventures are offered in arts, sports, swimming and more. Head counselors are certified teachers and a registered nurse is in attendance each day. All campers receive a nutritious lunch and snack.

Oasis Day Camp in Madison
800-317-1392. Located at beautiful Drew University, Oasis is a traditional day camp for children 5-13. Oasis' focus is on enriching activities, community building and learning from adult role models in a safe environment.

Pingry SchoolDiscover Summer
Programs located in Martinsville and Short Hills, 908-908-647-5555 ext. 1217. Discover Summer at The Pingry School. Programs offered for all levels. Day camp, summer enrichment, strength and conditioning, sport instruction, new music camp and more. After care available.

Randolph Summer
Schoolhouse Rd., Randolph, 973-442-2127. Open to non-residents. Nature programs for ages 4 & 5, day camp for grades 2-4, and discovery programs for grades 5-9 operated by Randolph Township Schools Community School.

Raritan Valley Community College
Rt. 28 & Lamington Rd., North Branch, 908-526-1200, ext. 8235. Visual and performing arts, computer, languages, science, and sports camps for ages 6-17. Before and after care.

Red Oaks Summer Sessions
21 Cutler St., Morristown, 973-539-7853 ext. 33. Red Oaks' summer sessions are designed to cultivate curiosity, growth and development in young children by offering the Montessori experience during the summer months. This program includes rich integration of art, singing, games, science and nature, outdoor play, along with snack, lunch and rest time. Sessions take place in June and July of 2009 and are available to children ages 3-6. Call or visit www.RedOaksSchool.org for more information.

S.E.E. Camp (Summer Excitement Experience)
Mountain Lakes, Somerset & Summit locations, 973-831-7779. Camp hours 9am-4pm; extended care 7:30-9am and 4-5:45pm. $620/two week session, $1,200/four weeks in July.
S.E.E. Camp offers above-average students in grades 1-8 a variety of curricular and co-curricular experiences. Campers explore the sciences and recreate the fine and performing arts, as well as take part in sports and recreational activities such as golf, yoga, fencing instruction, and swimming. Curriculum-related field trips included. A 10:1 camper staff ratio.

South Orange Maplewood Children's Summer Program
973-378-7620. Academic enrichment, sports camps, performing and fine arts, crafts, games, model building and more for grades 1-12.

Sprout House
200 Main St., Chatham, 973-635-9658. See Preschools in the printed version of the Kids' Guide.

Stonybrook Day Camp
42 Park Ave., Randolph, 973-584-0078. 7:30-5:30pm. Family owned and operated for over two decades, ACA accredited in the heart of Randolph, for children aged 3-15. Offering door-to-door transportation and a hot, healthy lunch daily.

Summer Plus
Frelinghuysen Middle School, West Hanover Ave., Morris Township, 973-292-2063. Morris School District Community School's alternative to camp for children who have completed K to age 12.

Summit Area YMCA Camps
· Springfield YMCA, 100 S. Springfield Ave., Springfield, 973-467-0838.
· Summit YMCA, 65 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-3330.
· Berkeley Heights YMCA, 550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-8373.
· The Learning Circle YMCA (TLC), 95 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-273-7040.
A variety of fun, education and enrichment programs are offered for children preschool through teens. Arts & crafts, recreational sports, soccer and basketball camps, drama, leadership, outdoor exploration, counselor in training, swimming, rock wall, cultural, day and adventure trips. Before and after camp care available. ACA accredited and licensed by the State of New Jersey.

Sundance Day Camp
401 Greenbrook Rd., North Plainfield, 908-561-5055. June 8-August 7 (various schedules available). Programs include: Arts & Science Camp (ages 2-6), Enrichment (ages 5-10), Theatre Arts Camp (ages 6-13). Extended care 7:30-5:30.

Temple Emanu-El's Summer Fun
756 E. Broad St., Westfield, 908-232-7663. See display ad and listing under Preschools in the print version of the Kids' Guide.

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel's Iris Family Preschool
432 Scotland Rd., South Orange, 973-763-4600. See display ad under Preschools in the print version of the Kids' Guide.

Thelma K. Reisman Preschool of Beth El
222 Irvington Ave., South Orange, 973-763-0113. See display ad and listing under Preschools.

Union County College for Kids
Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford, 908-709-7600. Week-long half-day programs for ages 4-14. Academics, sports, enrichment, special interests.

Westfield Area Y
220 Clark St.; 422 E. Broad St.; 170 Elm St., Westfield, 908-233-2700. Summer day and travel camps for preschool thru teens.

YM-YWHA of Union County Summer Camp 2009
501 Green Lane, Union, 908-289-8112. Swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, nature, exciting day trips and athletics all led by qualified specialists for ages 212-15 in a super friendly and fun atmosphere. Travel options for teens (grades 7-10). Facilities feature 4 playgrounds, 3 ballfields, 50 acres of wooded property, double gymnasium, newly renovated indoor 5-lane pool and new outdoor pool. Seven camps to choose from. Kosher food policy. Call Jani Kovacs Jonas, Program Director, for more information.

Y/JCC Camps
Area Ys/JCCs offer a full line-up of day camps and sports camps for youth, many with extended day available. Brochures are mailed to residents prior to registration or call for more information (see listings under Ys/JCCs in the print version of the Kids' Guide.).

gifted

Montclair State University Summer Camp for Academically Gifted Youth
Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, 973-655-4104. Summer camp enrichment experiences for qualified youngsters in grades 4-10. Math, science, cultural, recreational and humanities courses.

Storming Robots, Technology Learning Center
3322 Rt. 22W, Building 4, Branchburg, 908-595-1010. Email challenge@storming-robots.com. www.storming-robots.com. See display ad inside back cover in print version of Kids' Guide and listing under Science Camps.

girls camps

Girls' Leadership Institute
Kent Place School, 42 Norwood Ave., Summit, 908-273-0900, ext. 266/306. A five-day, four-night, residential, summer enrichment program for girls entering grades 7 and 8 to develop leadership skills, build self-esteem, and set personal goals and vision.
Jul 26-30

history camps

History Survivor Camp
Morris County Park Commission, 973-285-6537. Four-day hands-on living history program for ages 7-10 visits Cooper Mill, Fosterfields and Historic Speedwell. Participants experience 19th century farming, Civil War camp life and learn about early technology and science.

Liberty Hall Museum History Day Camp
1003 Morris Ave., Union, 908-527-0400. Children ages 8-12 become junior tour guides as they experience historical crafts, activities and games.
Jul 6-10, Aug 24-28
9am-4pm. $125.

Montclair Historical Society Historical Skills Summer Camp
Crane House Museum, 108 Orange Rd., Montclair, 973-744-1796. Living history artisans help children ages 8 and up learn the skills of their crafts.

Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Summer History Camp
Main St. & Green Village Rd., Madison, 973-377-2982. Weeklong summer day camp designed for children ages 7-11 to learn about the life and work of 18th & 19th century craftspeople through crafts, demonstrations, games & stories.

Readington Museums
PO Box 216, Stanton, 908-236-2327. Museum Camp gives children in grades 4-6 a first hand experience at life in the 1830s with historic costumes and instruction on daily tasks. Archaeology Camp, for students in grades 6-8, teaches field methods in archaeology at township historic sites.

Red Mill Museum Village Summer Camp
56 Main St., Clinton, 908-735-4101. Three half-day weekly sessions for students entering grades 4-8 have Colonial Life, Victorian Days, and Archaeology themes.

Summer History Camp
Brick Academy, 15 W. Oak St., Basking Ridge, 908-647-6029, 204-3003. Learn about local history and architecture with games, speakers, walking tour and arts and crafts of other times. Two half-day 1-week sessions for grades 4-6 are co-sponsored by the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills and Bernards Twp. Parks and Recreation.

horseback riding camps

Center Line Farm
245 Route 517, Tewksbury, 908-832-9448. See listing under Great Outdoors-Horseback Riding.

Palermo Show Stable
1555 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, 908-719-7500. Info@palermoshowstable.com. Tues.-Sun. 8am-1pm, 3-6pm, after hours by appointment only. Horseback riding lessons, ages 5 to 65, beginner to advanced. Summer day camps, ages 7 to 15. Boarding, training, showing, horse sales and leases, and monthly horse shows.

River Edge Farm Riding Day Camp
1575 River Rd. East, Bedminster, 908-420-1274. Summer riding camp for children ages 7-12 offers daily riding instruction, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, horsemanship and more. For more info, visit the website.

Seaton Hackney StablesEquishare
440 South St., Morristown, 973-644-3355. See ad under Horseback Riding.

Union County Parks & Recreation Equestrian Camp
Watchung Stables, 1160 Summit Lane, Mountainside, 908-789-3665. 4-day sessions for ages 9-17, 9-3pm. Ring instruction, trail rides, horse care basics. Each camper is responsible for one horse. Registration begins in late May for June and July sessions.

language camps

Bilingual Buds
at St. John's Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Ave., Summit, 908-598-8088 and in Shanghai, China!
Summit: Mandarin Chinese Immersion (secular) program for all levels. Flexible programs two or more weeks in length starting in mid-June. Emphasis on language arts, gross motor skills and arts and crafts taught in a fun, supportive environment by native speakers. Shanghai: 2 week immersion program in morning with family-appropriate activities in the afternoon. Call for more information.

Salta! Jump into Spanish
Edison, 732-549-7722; Peapack, 908-234-2100; Skillman, 609-333-0013; Westfield, 908-232-4949. See ad and listing under EnrichmentLanguage.

music/dance camps

Calderone School of Music
Two locations: Riverwalk Plaza, 34 Ridgedale Ave., E. Hanover, 973-428-0405. 256 Morris Ave., Springfield, 973-467-4688. See listing under EnrichmentMusic in the print version of the Kids' Guide.

The Dance Conservatory Summer Fine Arts Experience
Far Hills Center, Far Hills, 908-306-1444. Edward Verso, Director, former principal American Ballet Theatre. Week-long intensives for serious students aged 10-17 (students are placed according to experience and level) and fun week-long half-day camps for students aged 3-17.

4 Strings!
At Central Presbyterian Church, Summit, 973-682-9360. Summer Chamber Music Academy for string students in grades 4-12. Chamber works, masterclasses, guest artists, music field trip. Applications and auditions in April/May.

Kindermusik with Susan Leone
Maplewood/South Orange and Chatham, 973-762-6575. Music, stories, crafts, food and fun! Kindermusik summer camp activities are designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity, one that eventually draws her toward learning new words, new numbers and new big ideas. Camps offered for 3-5 year olds and 6-8 year olds include a CD and set of home materials, a daily snack and arts & crafts.

Millburn Twp. Summer Music Program
By Millburn Township Schools Music Dept., 973-376-3600, ext. 374. Woodwinds, brass, strings, electronic music and vocal classes offered to students in grades 1-9 from any town.

The Music Shop Musical Theatre Summer Workshops
56 Fanny Rd., Boonton, 973-334-8484. Week-long,, intensive summer workshops for ages 9-17 combine vocal and dance training with acting, improv, and audition skills and provide fun and educational performance opportunities for students, whether novice or experienced. Also offering a three-week, advanced workshop during which a full-length musical production will be staged.

Paul Green School of Rock Music Summer Boot Camps
3570 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, 609-890-7090, email: PrincetonSoR@gmail.com. Summer Boot Camps are ideal programs for musicians ages 8-18. Students spend two weeks learning and working in a hands-on atmosphere honing their playing and performance expertise as well as learning valuable music industry-related skills. Not only will they meet and interact with other talented young musicans, they're also given unique access to established music professionals. Summer boot camps feature classic rock music appreciation, crash course on the nuts and bolts of live performance, elements of song writing and composition, rehearsal time, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocal instruction, live rock show performance for friends and family. Receive $200 off if paid in full by April 1st.
July 6-17, performance on the 18th
Aug 3-14, performance on the 15th

Rock-In Summer Camp
Clearcut Recording Studios, 373 Lanza Ave., Garfield, 201-417-8427. Music day camp for boys and girls ages 7-17. Form bands, jam, rehearse, take lessons, record a CD, and perform a concert at a well known venue. Rock, jazz, songwriting and beginners camps.

performing arts camps

All Children's Theatre Summer Performing Arts Day Camps
973-335-5328, email: allchildrensth@aol.com. Air-conditioned campsites in Clinton, Jackson, Metuchen, Montville, Parsippany, Roxbury, Sparta, Tenafly and Watchung. Boys and girls ages 4-5, 6-17. Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 week sessions. Musical theater, creative dramatics, comedy programs, acting, singing, comedy, dancing, scenery design and camper performance. Established 1983.

Brundage Park Playhouse
Carrell Rd., Randolph, 973-989-7092. Summer program for ages 8-high school with instruction by professional staff and guest instructors. Each week ends with mini production.

Centenary Young Performers Workshop
400 Jefferson St., Hackettstown, 908-979-0900. 5-week professional theatre training program for ages 9-18 offers concentrated training by a professional staff. Half-day mini-camp offered for ages 6-8.

Front & Center for Performing Arts
95 Victory Rd., Suite #1, Springfield, 973-258-1123. Three 2-week Triple Threat day camps (ages 8-18) incorporate classes in acting, dance, voice and musical theater. Learn great technique while having lots of fun! Each 2 week session culminates in a performing arts showcase and offers an optional Broadway field trip. Also for ages 2 1/2-18, we offer once-a-week Broadway themed mini-camps: 3 hrs. of multimedia fun, variety and activities set to the tunes of popular musicals.

Growing Stage Summer Arts Day Camp
The Palace Theatre, Rt. 183, Netcong, 973-347-4946. 1 & 2-week sessions in July & Aug. for grades K-8 offer an introduction to theatre arts with a musical show on stage at the end of each session.

Jerry Gibson Memorial Summer Youth Theatre
Ridgedale Middle School, Florham Park, 973-377-9078. Florham Park area teens try out in early June for summer theatre experience.

Kaleidoscope Theatre
Summer youth theatre sponsored by The Playhouse Association of Summit, Summit Playhouse, New England Ave., Summit, 908-273-2102. Auditions in May, rehearsals start in June.

Kids-in-the-Park
Middlesex County Parks Dept., Warren Park Amphitheater, Florida Grove Rd., Woodbridge, 732-548-2884. Creative drama workshop for ages 8-11 consists of two 3-week sessions of theatre games, arts & crafts, music and dance.

Luna Stage Summer Camp
695 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973-744-3309. Children in grades K-6 learn the many aspects of theatre craft from professional teaching artists during four-week full-day program.

New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
593 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, 973-566-9700. Comprehensive theater arts training program features summer camps for ages 6-18.

The Performance Classroom
Burgdorff Cultural Center, 10 Durand Rd., Maplewood, 847-707-4252. A partnership between What Exit? Theatre and Lydia Johnson Dance offers dance and theatre classes for ages 6-18, summer camp plus dance and comedy classes for adults.

Pineda Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
Held at CDC Theater, Cranford, 908-731-1377. pinedaconservatory@comcast.net. Fully staged productions for grades 4-8 and 9-12.

Playwrights Theatre Creative Arts Academy
33 Green Village Rd., PO Box 1295, Madison, 973-514-1787 x21. A professional theater nationally renowned for its educational projects offers a Summer Theatre Camp for children and teens. Full-day and half-day camps in acting, musical performance, playwriting and play production are offered in five 2-week sessons. Each session concludes with a presentation for family and friends. Space is limited, enrollment is year-round.

Princeton Rep Shakespeare Festival
44 Nassau St., Suite 350, Princeton, 609-921-3682. Free educational workshops for children July & Aug. on Princeton University campus.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Junior and Senior Corps
36 Madison Ave., Madison, 973-408-3980. The Junior and Senior Corps is a dynamic alternative to the typical summer performing arts camp for ages 11-17. Professional-caliber classes from a leading Shakespeare theater. 2-3 week sessions June-Aug.

Stagestruck Kids Performing Arts Camp
1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence, 908-464-5916. An exciting summer theatre program (2 & 3 week sessions available) offering intensive theatre arts with an emphasis on the creative process and group experience in a warm and supportive environment. Every camper is part of the show! This is a camp where kids go to explore their own possibilitieswww.sskpac.com. See display ad on page 101.
Jun 15-19
      Audition Workshop 4-6pm (grade 2-12).
Jun 15-19
      Master Class Series 6:30-8:30pm (grade 4-12).
Jun 24-Jul 17
      Triple Threat Conservatory (grade 3-12).
Jul 20-31
      Actor's Theatre Project (grade 2-12).
Aug 3-14
      That's Entertainment: A Salute to Disney (grade 1-9). Half-day programs available. Counselor in training program for grades 9-12.
Aug 17-26
      "So You Think You Can Dance" Intensive Camp (grade 3-12). Half-day programs available.

Stars of Tomorrow Performing Arts Camp
Cranford, 908-276-5053. A summer camp offering theater classes to campers ages 3 to high school at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Visit our website for more detailed information. Extended hours available.
Jan, Apr
Open House, Polish Cultural Foundation, Clark. Check website for dates and times.

Triple Threat Theater Camp
JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-530-3421. 9am-4pm for grades 4-12. Offers campers hands-on experience by studying acting, voice and dance with working professionals. Weekly theater trips to NYC and regional houses, with insider workshops such as Broadway Classroom and the National Comedy Theater. Plus swim/gym and relaxation time daily. Each session will culminate in a showcase performance. No audition necessary.

Union County College Summer Musical Theater Program
Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford, 973-716-6654. Auditions are scheduled in spring for summer theater program for ages 10-18 held in conjunction with The Theater Project at Union County College.

Women's Theater Company Workshop
Parsippany Playhouse, 1130 Knoll Rd., Lake Hiawatha, 973-316-3033 ext. 7. Theater instruction and performance for ages 9-16.

science/nature camps

AWESIM Kids
Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489 x330. Animals, Wetlands, Environmental Science, and Incredible Minds! 2 week sessions for ages 10-12, extended care options available.

Eco-Explorers
Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489 x331. Two weeks of day-long programming, where participants canoe, hike, and embark on exciting day trips.

Elephant Tree Nature Camp
Reeves Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, 908-273-8787. One-week sessions in July & Aug. for ages 4-8 focus on a nature theme. Hands-on nature activities, related crafts, games, stories and special guests.

Essex County Environmental Center Nature Explorers Summer Camp
Essex County Environmental Center, 621B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland, 908-973-228-8776. Cooperative program beween the Environmental Center and NJ Audubon Society offers outdoor explorations with activities and crafts for grades PreK-4.

Hunterdon County Park System's Summer Nature Day Camp
908-782-1158. 1 & 2-week sessions for grades K-10 held at Echo Hill Environmental Education Area, Lilac Dr., Clinton, feature hands-on studies, nature hikes, field trips, games and craft projects. Registration via lottery in March.

Kids' Kritter Kamp
St. Hubert's Animal Shelter, 575 Woodland Ave., Madison, 973-377-8877 ext. 234 for more information. Through exciting and educational activities, arts and crafts and games, campers in grades 2-6 will learn to understand and enjoy the relationship between people and companion animals.

Nature Discovery Program
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, 324 Forest Dr. S., Short Hills, 973-376-3587. 4 1/2-week nature program in summer for ages 4-5 meets Mon.-Fri. mornings.

New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Camps
Hardscrabble Rd., Bernardsville, 908-766-5787. Day camps for children Pre-K to middle school feature environmental activities and crafts. Overnight camps for grades 6-8 explore the ecosystems at Sedge Island and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Schiff Summer Nature Programs
339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham, 973-543-6004. Nature camps for ages 6-12 and 13-15 are offered in July and Aug.

Space Week Summer Cam
Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Bergen Community College campus, Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-262-0984. One week sessions for incoming 5th-8th graders to learn about space and participate in simulated space missions. 9th-12th graders can volunteer at summer camps.

Stonybrook-Millstone Watershed Association Environmental Day Camp
31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, 609-737-3735. Using the 860-acre reserve as a campus, campers from kindergarten to ninth grade explore the wonders of nature in week-long camps.

Storming Robots, Technology Learning Center
3322 Rt. 22W, Building 4, Branchburg, 908-595-1010. Email challenge@storming-robots.com. Hands-on, theme-based robotics exploration, including building LEGO robots from scratch, automating robots through computer programming, mathematical challenges, and strategic thinking. Programs include weekend workshops, roboclub, one-day workshops on school holidays, week-long day camps during summer. Summer programs culminate in friendly competition. See display ad inside back cover print version of Kids' Guide.
Ongoing
Technology Open House, free 15-min. robotics workshops available throughout the year. Visit website for dates.

Tenafly Nature Day Camp
313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly, 201-568-6093. One-week sessions for grades pre-K-5 from July through August explore a different environmental theme each week. Full or half day sessions for grades pre-K-K. Ages 12-18 can sign up to be a Counselor-in-Training.

Union County Trailside Nature & Science Center Day Camps
Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Rd., Mountainside, 908-789-3670. Watchung Reservation is the classroom for discovering nature, astronomy, Native American lore, animals, fossils and dinosaurs for grades pre-first-six.

social skills camps

Stepping Forward Counseling Center Camp
18 Bank St., Summit, 973-533-6990. Doc's Jocs Sports and other fun environments that call for a variety of "natural" social skills, so as to encourage campers to achieve goals, conquer fears and build confidence and self-esteem. 3-1 ratio, our team is lead by Dr. Henry Kandel, PhD. See display ad on page 121 of print version of Kids' Guide.

sleepaway camps

Consult the American Camp Association's Guide to New Jersey Accredited Camps or the National Directory of Accredited Camps
for helpful information about sleepaway camps, 877-488-CAMP. www.acacampsnj.org or www.acacamps.org

Appel Farm Summer Arts Camp
457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, NJ, 800-394-8478. 2, 4, and 8-week sessions for ages 9-17 build skills in music, dance, theater, visual arts, photography, video, recording arts, creative writing, sports and swim. Co-ed residential camp is staffed by artists and arts educators.

Camp Mason YMCA
23 Birch Ridge Rd., Hardwick, NJ, 908-362-8217.

Fairview Lake YMCA Sleep-Away Camp
1035 Fairview Lake Rd., Newton, 973-383-9282.

Frost Valley YMCA
2000 Frost Valley Rd., Claryville, 845-985-2291. Offering traditional sleepaway age-based camps on 6,000 acres in the Catskills high peaks since 1958. One and two- week horseback riding options, adventure trips from sailing and SCUBA to surf, skate and service learning. www.frostvalley.org

Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp
100A Struble Rd., Branchville, 973-948-3550 ext. 22. Sleep-away camp located in Stokes State Forest and managed by Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development program is open to boys and girls who have completed grades 3 through 10 (4-H & non-4-H members). County preference weeks allow campers to be at camp with those from their local areas.
Essex County 4-H, 973-228-3785
Hunterdon County 4-H, 908-788-1341
Morris County 4-H, 973-285-8300
Somerset County 4-H, 908-526-6644
Union County 4-H, 908-654-9854

Speers-Eljabar YMCA
Dingmans Ferry, PA, 570-828-2329.

special needs sleepaway

special needs camps

ARC Camps
· Camp Hope, 973-535-1181 x1223
ARC of Essex County, 7-week summer day camp in East Hanover for developmentally disabled youth ages 6-21.
· Camp Star, 908-232-0248
ARC of Union County, 6-week specialized day camp in July & Aug. for ages 6-21 with developmental disabilities. Donations sought from individuals and businesses who would like to sponsor a camper or activity.
· Camp Jotoni, 908-725-8544
ARC of Somerset County. Camp sessions for ages 5 & up in Warren.
· ARC of Hunterdon County, 908-730-7827
· ARC of Morris County, 973-765-9661

Camp Jotoni
Warren, 908-725-8544. Arc of Somerset 9-week day camp; 6-week overnight camp provides summer recreational services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 17-acre camp offers a junior Olympic-size pool, cabins, dining hall, playgrounds and nature trail. Campers enjoy arts and crafts, music, physical recreation, games and community-based experiences.

Camp Quality New Jersey
732-780-1409. Non-profit organization provides a free week-long camping experience and support program for children with cancer.

Children's Specialized Hospital
150 New Providence Rd., Mountainside; 94 Stevens Rd., Toms River; 310 Main St., Toms River; 313 & 330 South Ave., Fanwood; 3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton; 316 W. Westfield Ave., Roselle Park; 1-888-CHILDREN (244-5373).
Summer camp program includes both day and overnight camps. Each camp is unique and several are held in cooperation with local YMCAs. Campers' ages range from 5-13 depending upon the camp. For additional information, call 888-CHILDREN, ext. 5484.

Comfort Zone Camp
866-488-5679. Non-profit group founded in 1998 offers camps to help grieving children meet with peers who have also suffered a loss. Recreation, group activities and healing circles.

Harbor Haven Day Camp
Two locations-West Orange, 908-964-5411 and Marlboro, 908-964-5560.
Three, four, five, six and seven week options available for children ages 3-15 with mild special needs such as ADD, Asperger's and other learning challenges. Typical camp activities include: swimming, arts & crafts, nature, performing arts, sports, bicycle riding and photography. Other components such as academics, social skills groups, speech and occupational therapy groups are included features. Individual speech and OT are available. Weekly trips for ages 10-15.

OTC's Clinic at Somerset
14M World's Fair Dr., Somerset, 732-764-0202. Programs for children with LD, attention disorders and motor delays.

Somerset County Park Commission Therapeutic Recreation
Bridgewater, 908-526-5650. Camp Okee Sunokee is a 6-week summer day camp for Somerset County residents ages 6-13 with learning disabilities or Asperger's Syndrome. Extended care available.

Stepping Forward Counseling Center Camp
18 Bank St., Summit, 973-533-6990. See display ad on page 121 and listing under Social Skills Camp and Special Needs Sleepaway Camp.

Teen Tracks Travel & Club JCC Summer
JCC MetroWest, West Orange & Whippany, 973-530-2478. Teen Tracks Travel offers day and away trips each session for ages 15-22 with special needs. Share new experiences, develop new skills and just have fun. Club JCC Summer, for ages 5-10 with special needs, is designed for children who take part in an extended day school program. Gym and swim, arts and crafts, cooking and social skill development activities at the JCC.

sports camps

Atlantic Club Sports Camps
Manasquan, 732-292-4475. Sports specific instructional programs for all ages include Tennis, Clayton Taylor's Select Camp, Power Tennis, TAC Aqua Power Clinic, Swim Team, Scuba, Coach Ed McRae's Baseball Camps, Bob Hurley Basketball Camps, NJ Select Soccer, T3 Lacrosse with Lori Brown, Cross Country Camp with Eric Bonnette, Skateboard Camp with Danny Morrin, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Dance, Softball, and more.

Bridgewater Sports Arena
1425 Frontier Road, Bridgewater, (732) 627-0006. Summer figure skating and ice hockey camps for all ages and levels. Daily activity packages include laser tag, ice skating, soft play and arcade for summer camps and recreation programs. Food packages available. Special group rates. Check out our website for more information.

Drew Athletic Camps
Drew University, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, 973-408-3000. Baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and tennis camps July & Aug.

The Golf Academy at Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madisonville Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-8200 x143. Golf Academy classes instructed by PGA Professionals. Individual lessons and group clinics offered for all ages and abilities. All-day two week summer camp for ages 9-15, half-day one week camp for ages 8-16. Visit website for camp and clinic dates and to register on-line. Club membership is not required. See display ad on page 127 of print version of Kids' Guide.

Kangaroo Kidz
35 Rt. 202, Far Hills, 908-766-0300. One week sessions in July and August. See ad under Gymnastics in print version of the Kids' Guide.

Maveric Driving Range & Learning Center
Veterans Affairs facility, Lyons section of Bernards Twp., 908-953-9852. Two one-week, half-day camps offered for ages 8-16 of all playing abilities.

McLoughlin School of Soccer, Inc.
908-393-5811. Twelve single week camps-mornings or full days. Boys and girls ages 4-18. Led by a professional, experienced, international staff, camps are held locally-Basking Ridge, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Watchung, Long Hill Township, Warren and other nearby towns. Speed Training Camps for serious athletes are run simultaneously. Call Tom McLoughlin for more details.

Morristown-Beard Day Camps
70 Whippany Rd., Morristown, 973-539-3032 ext. 569. Morristown-Beard Day Camp, a state licensed facility located on a beautiful 22-acre campus, offers a traditional day camp as well as nine specialty camps including mountain biking and sports clinics. See display ad on page 112 of print version of Kids' Guide.

Princeton Boys Basketball Camp
Princeton University's Jadwin Gym, 609-258-3512 or dc7@princeton.edu. Four weeks of camp available. Skills camp, day camp, overnight camp and high school team camp. All information and registration available online.

Raritan Valley Community College Sports Camps
Rt. 28 & Lamington Rd., North Branch, 908-526-1200 ext. 8235. Baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, softball, and cheerleading camps for ages 7-16.

Somerset County Junior Golf Program
Somerset County Park Commission, 908-369-1458 x428. Popular summer golf program introduces the game to Somerset County boys and girls, ages 6-17. Programs include Jr. Golf School, Advanced Golf School, Jr. Golf League, Academy Jr. Golf League, and Pitch & Putt League. Registration begins in March until filled.

The Sports Academy
56 E. Willow St., Millburn, 973-912-9002. Indoor sports programsbaseball, soccer, basketball, preschool, birthday parties, summer basketball camps.

Union County College Sports Camps
Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford, 908-709-7600. Week-long instruction July and Aug. in softball, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and more.

Union County Rugby Football Club Youth Program
908-665-9429, 973-615-2814. Summer flag rugby program for boys and girls from any town in grades kindergarten to 8th grade.

Union County Parks & Recreation Junior Golf Camps
Ash Brook Golf Course, Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, 908-756-0414. Galloping Hill Golf Course, Boulevard, Kenilworth, 908-686-1556. Oak Ridge Golf Course, Oak Ridge Rd., Clark, 732-574-0139. Summer program for Union County residents ages 12-17 of all abilities. Annual Junior Boys & Girls Public Links Tournament in Aug.

Union Sports Arena
244-A Rt. 22W, Union, 908-687-8610. Summer soccer and hockey camps.

United Soccer Academy
732-563-2525. Exciting camp formats for 2009! Soccer Squirt camps are back for the little ones (3-5 yrs.). World Cup camps (5-12 yrs.) offer a fun packed week of playing vibrant soccer games. Travel Academy camps (8-14 yrs.) are for the serious travel player. New for 2009 are our innovative specialist soccer camps where players can concentrate on specific aspects of their game. FootworX, Netbursting, Speed and Agility and GirlZ United are just some of the new and exciting camps we offer this coming summer, visit us online. With over 25 years in business, USA is not the right choice for your child's soccer development, it's the only choice.

US Sports Institute
732-563-2520. US Sports Institute offers boys and girls ages 5-14 yrs. of all abilities the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports, rather than one specific sport. Our multi-sport camps provide campers with a fun packed and enjoyable time in an environment where they can not only develop a wider range of sporting skills, but also develop teamwork and interpersonal skills. For 3-5 yr. olds, Sports Squirt camps are available. All camps available throughout the year.

Yogi Berra Camps
Yogi Berra Museum, Montclair State University, 8 Quarry Rd., Little Falls, 973-655-2378. Baseball/Softball Camp provides boys and girls ages 9-12 a week of expert training with guest instruction from professional players. Sports Broadcasting Camp is designed for future sports broadcasters ages 14 and up, 908-233-1113.

teen camps

More information about day camps, overnight camps, and summer travel opportunities for teens can be obtained
from www.goabroad.com and www.petersons.com under "summer opportunities."

Adventures Cross Country
242 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley, CA, 800-767-2722. Adventure travel programs exclusively for teenagers (ages 13-18) range from 15 to 40 days in length and may focus on multi-sport activities, water activities or geographic exploration.

Apogee Adventures
40 Bowker St., Brunswick, Maine, 207-725-7025. One, two & three week goal-oriented bicycle touring, hiking, rafting, sea-kayaking, and community service adventure trips in New England, Quebec, and Montana for students (ages 11-17). info@apogeeadventures.com

Appalachian Mountain Club Teen Wilderness Adventures
603-466-2721, ext. 209. Outdoor experience for youth ages 12-18 in a co-ed setting. Trips in New Hampshire, Maine or the Berkshires range from 5-22 days with groups limited to 8 participants and 2 staff instructors.

AWESIM Adventures
Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489 x330. With an emphasis on experiential learning, environmental education and outdoor recreation, teens have traveled from the Great Swamp of New Jersey to the rainforests of Washington State and Costa Rica.

Bergen Museum Teen Arts Camp
Bergen Museum Paramus Visual Arts Center (BMPVAC), Bergen Mall Shopping Center, Lower Promenade, Rt. 4E and Forest Ave. (enter from W. Spring Valley Rd.), Paramus, 201-291-8848. Week-long sessions designed specifically for teen artists.

Camp Discovery
Madison & Teaneck, 201-692-6500. Leader in Training program and Teen Travel Week.

Camp Mason YMCA
23 Birch Ridge Rd., Hardwick, NJ 07825, 908-362-8217.

Landmark Volunteers
Sheffield, Mass., 413-229-0255. Non-profit summer service organization provides high school students with community service opportunities at nationally recognized historical, cultural and environmental or social services institutions around the U.S.

Playwrights Theatre Creative Arts Academy
33 Green Village Rd., PO Box 1295, Madison, 973-514-1787 x21. A professional theater nationally renowned for its educational projects offers a summer theater program for teens. Full-day and half-day camps in acting, playwriting, musical performance and audition technique are offered in five 2-week sessions. Each session concludes with a presentation for family and friends. Space is limited, enrollment is year-round.

Road Rulz Teen Travel
Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater, 908-725-6994 x239. See listing under Camp Ruach, Day Camps.

Somerset County Vo-Tech Teen Performing Arts Conservatory
Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, N. Bridge St. & Vogt Dr., 908-526-8900 x7126. Actors and dancers grades 6-10 experience the theatrical process in a program designed for the serious performing arts student.

Stonybrook Day Camp
42 Park Ave., Randolph, 973-584-0078. 7:30-5:30pm. Family owned and operated for over two decades, ACA accredited in the heart of Randolph, for ages 3-15.

Somerset Valley Playhouse Teen Summer Workshop
Rt. 514 (689 Amwell Rd.), Neshanic Station, 908-369-7469. Two week theatre workshop for ages 13-17 focuses on physical, vocal, and intellectual aspects of acting.

Student Conservation Association
PO Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603, 603-543-1700. Service opportunities for high school and college students in National Parks, Forests, Wildlife Refuges and other public and private agencies.

Teen Travel at Camp Deeny Riback
JCC MetroWest, 208 Flanders-Netcong Rd., Flanders, 973-929-2901. For entering grades 8-10.ravel to water parks, baseball games, sports competitions with other JCC travel camps, social action, outdoor adventure, beaches and more. Overnights and weekly trips each session. Pick-up available primarily from home; drop-off primarily at either JCC location. 4 or 8 weeks.