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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.
www.acacampsnj.org
www.acacamps.org
www.campparents.org
4th Annual American
Camp Association Summer Camp Fairs
Free admission. Noon-4pm. ACA Summer Camp Fairs--connecting great kids with
great camps. Day - Overnight - Adventure - Speical Interest - Special Needs
- Travel and many more. Meet camp directors - Door Prizes - Free Giveaways
- Free Snacks - Free DVDs of Camps - Free Brochures - Jobs Available - Bring
the Family! - Join the fun! For a list of participating camps and directions,
visit www.acanjsummercampfairs.org.
877-488-2267.
Jan 12
Battleground Country Club, Manalapan.
Jan 13
Bridgewater Marriott.
Jan 19
Springfield Holiday Inn.
Jan 20
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe.
Jan 26
Crowne Plaza Fairfield.
Jan 27
Ramada Inn East Hanover.
CAMP REFERRAL
SERVICES
Camp Connection
973-664-0064. With over 20 years experience, Donna & Ed Okin can
help you find the right camp based on your child's particular interests.
Their free service provides guidance, brochures, DVDs, maps and directions
to appropriate camp choices-sleepaway camps, day camps, sports and specialty
camps, teen tours, pre-college programs, biking, wilderness adventures and
community service programs. Our focus is your child's needs because camping
needs are individual. Our goal is to listen, discuss and guide. Our priority
is what is best for your child. We want to educate and enlighten you so
your child can have an amazing! fun-filled! summer.
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 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.
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; 973-377-2848. Flexible week-by-week summer program
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, theatre arts, visual
arts, cooking, musical movement, science and nature. Air-conditioned, spacious,
fully equipped, includes a state-of-the-art theatre. 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. Kick it up a notch.
Campers learn what is beyond the walk-in studio experience. Projects are
multi-staged with increasing complexity. Camp is divided into age groups
based on developmental levels. Visit the website to download a copy of our
camp flyer.
Just Bead Yourself
113 Central Ave., Westfield, 908-BEAD-411, 908-232-3411. Three day sessions.
Learn professional techniques to create your own jewelry. Each camper will
bring home 5 pieces of beautiful jewelry they have created themselves. Ages
8 & up.
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; 715 Main St., Boonton, 973-541-0818.
Summer art program.
The Plaster Fun House
635 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-1160. Summer camp.
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
Storming Robots, Technology
Learning Center
3322 Rt. 22W, Building 4, Branchburg, 908-595-1010. See listing under Science
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.
Apple B's Child Development Center Summer Smart Summer
97 Mt. Bethel Rd., Warren, 908-755-8181. Flexible options for ages 3-6
include 2, 3 or 5 day programs. Choose from one to 8 weeks. Enriching and
active programs include golf, soccer and baseball instruction; computers;
dance and movement; water adventures; nature appreciation; hands-on science;
and Dinosaur Digs in the outdoor playground.
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.
Beth El Preschool
222 Irvington Ave., South Orange, 973-763-0113. See display ad and listing
under Preschools in printed version of Kids' Guide.
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.
Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 10
Open Houses, Newark Academy, 1-2:30pm.
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. RVRBND1@aol.com. Dates:
June 30 to Aug. 15, 2008. 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.
Jun 30-Aug 15
Cherry Blossom Montessori
20 Equator Ave, Flagtown, 908-369-4436. Ages: 18 months-9 years. Enrollment:
40. Cherry Blossom Montessori has programs for Stepping Stone (ages 18 months-3
years), Primary (ages 3-6 years) and Elementary (grades 1-3). The Stepping
Stone program will have lots of hands-on exploration and water activities.
The Primary Camp will enjoy the traditional Montessori work cycle while
focusing on a specific cultural area during each two week session. The Elementary
Camp will enjoy art, drama or cooking on a daily basis and an educational
fun trip for each session.
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 at the Peapack Reformed Church
13 Mendham Rd., PO Box 275, Gladstone, NJ 07934, 908-719-9610. Spanish/Art
summer camp for all ages.
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. Children's camp: Grades 1-6. Teen camp: Grades
7-12. Swimming, sports, group games, field trips and more. www.fellowshipdeaconry.org
Jun 23-Aug 15
Early Childhood
Camps
JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-530-3479. Our camps
open the world of camping to your child, yet our summer "world"
is close to home. Summer Toddler Time (16-24 mos. & parent), Kids Camp
(age 2), KIDS Camp (age 3), Mini Camp (age 4 & 5).
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.
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, 908-889-5455. Preschool campWeeto
Weewanchu; School age campsMakawakmo, Adventure Camp and Crossroads.
Ages 3 through completed 8th grade. Extended care available from 7:00am-6:00pm
for completed kindergarten and up. Two- week and one-week sessions plus
finale week.
Forever-Kids
430 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-2233. 1966 Washington Valley
Rd., 732-560-5544. Ages 312-6. Kids Kamp-morning summer fun from 9am-12:30.
Two-week (3 mornings) or six-week Freedom Pass where you choose which days
you want to come!
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 Scout Council of Greater 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.
Lenni-Lenape Council
973-248-8200
· Lake Rickabear Day Camp in Kinnelon for girls ages 5-17.
Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts
732-938-5454
· Camp Sacajawea, day camp in Howell Twp. for ages 4 through high
school.
Morris Area Girl Scout Council
973-927-7722
· Jockey Hollow Day Camp for ages 5-14.
Rolling Hills Girl Scout Council
908-725-1226
· Camp Dewitt
· Day Camp in Somerset County.
Washington Rock Girl Scout Council
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.
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. 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. 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: info@ssbjcc.org. www.ssbjcc.org. On line camp brochure available.
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! Camp
K'tonton is a half-day mini-camp program for children ages 2 (as of 10/1/08)-212
years old (diapers ok) for 2, 3 or 5 days/week. The K'ton unit is for 3's,
4's and kindergartners; options include half-day 9am-12:30pm, 3-full days
(for 3's & 4's only), or full day 9am-4pm. The Gadol unit includes campers
in grades 1-3 with activities all their own, including electives! 4th-6th
grader programs include Tzahov, which consists 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). Paid CIT (Counselors in Training) Program
available for students entering grade 10. Post-Camp program (K-6) and Aug.
18-22. Staff positions available for Junior Counselors, Senior Counselors,
& Specialists.
Thru Dec 31
Early Bird Registration.
Jan 6
Camp & Membership Open House,
1-4pm.
Jewish Community
Center of Central NJ
1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8800.
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 16-Aug 15
2008 Camp Dates, 2 & 3 week
sessions available.
Kindercare
Formerly Mulberry Child Care & Preschool. 1000 Courtyard Dr., Hillsborough,
908-704-8686. 7:30am-6pm. Ages: 6wks.-9yrs. Adventure, Swim and Fun Club
summer programs.
Kinderprep
812 South Ave., Westfield, 908-317-6900. 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 print version
of Kids' Guide.
Madison
Area YMCA Camp
111 Kings Rd., Madison, 973-822-YMCA. Sports camps, day camp, teen travel
camps.
Meadowbrook
Day Camp
73 E. Valley Brook Rd., Long Valley, 908-876-3429. Hours: 9am-4pm (7am before-care
until 6pm after-care). 50 wooded acres, three heated pools, door-to-door
air-conditioned transportation, age-appropriate activities and facilities.
Athletics, creative arts, ropes and more. Exciting special events, caring
active staff. Teen travel programs.
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.
Metro YMCAs of the Oranges
East Orange YMCA Day Camp
100 North Arlington Ave., East Orange, 973-673-5588
South Mountain YMCA Day Camps
13 Jefferson Ave., Maplewood, 973-762-4145.
Sussex County YMCA Blue Mountain
Day Camp
1035 Fairview Lake Rd., Newton, 973-209-9622.
West Essex YMCA
Pioneer Trails Day Camp & Super Summer Day Camp & Teen Adventure
321 South Livingston Ave., Livingston, 973-992-7500
A variety of fun and educational activities
offered for children in preschool through teens, including recreational
sports, arts and crafts, computer instruction, science, creative arts, swimming,
drama, trips and more. Before/after camp care available. Free bus transportation
at specified locations. ACA accredited and licensed by the State of New
Jersey.
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 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, 908-626-5436. Discover
Summer at The Pingry School. Programs offered for children ages two through
18 in safe, non-competitive environments. Professional supervision, age
and level-appropriate activities. Learn, enrich, improve and have fun! For
more information, call or go to www.pingry.org
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.
Raritan Valley Montessori
120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, 908-595-2900. Ages: 3-9. Enrollment: 40.
Raritan Valley Montessori has programs for Primary (ages 3-6 years) and
Elementary (grades 1-3). The Primary Camp will enjoy the traditional Montessori
work cycle while focusing on a specific cultural area during each two week
session. The Elementary Camp will enjoy art, drama or cooking on a daily
basis and an educational fun trip for each session.
Red Oaks Summer Sessions
21 Cutler St., Morristown, 973-539-7853. Red Oaks' summer sessions are designed
to cultivate curiosity, growth and development in young children by offering
the Montessori experience during the summer months. Core elements include:
1) Traditional Montessori classroom experience, 2) Rich integration of art,
singing, games, science and nature, 3) Outdoor play, and 4) Snack, lunch
and rest time. Sessions take place in June and July of 2008 and are available
to children ages 36. Call 973-539-7853, ext. 33, 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, 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 16-July 25 (various
schedules available). Programs include: Creative Arts Camp (ages 2-5), Academic
Enrichment (ages 5-9), Afternoon Science Adventures (ages 3-9), Theatre
Arts Camp (ages 6-13).
Jun 16-Jul 25
Temple Beth Shalom 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.
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.
The 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.
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.
Weintal Preschool at Congregation
B'nai Israel
40 Whitenack Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-204-1294. Ages: 212-5. New state of
the art facility staffed with certified teachers in a nurturing and caring
environment. Two or four week camp option available.
YM-YWHA of Union County
Summer Camp 2008
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 8-10). Facilities feature 4 playgrounds, 3 ballfields, 50
acres of wooded property, double gymnasium, 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.).
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 and listing under
Science 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 27-31
Montclair Historical
Society
Crane House Museum, 108 Orange Rd., Montclair, 973-744-1796. Historic house
tours, archive/artifact exploration and hands-on activities for children
ages 8-10.
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 who have completed grades 2-4 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 historic sites within the township.
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.
Travels in Time
Morris County Park Commission, 973-285-6537. Four-day hands-on living history
program for ages 7-13 visits Cooper Mill, Fosterfields and Historic Speedwell.
Participants experience 19th century farming, Civil War camp life and learn
about early technology and science.
HORSEBACK
RIDING CAMPS
Center Line Farm
245 Route 517, Tewksbury, 908-832-9448. See listing under Great Outdoors-Horseback
Riding. www.clfarm.com
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. www.palermoshowstable.com
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.
Bilingual Buds
at St. John's Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Ave., Summit, 908-598-8088.
Mandarin Chinese Immersion (secular) program for all levels, ages 2.510.
Flexible programs two or more weeks in length starting in mid-July. Emphasis
on language arts, gross motor skills and arts and crafts taught in a fun,
supportive environment by native speakers.
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 10-16 (students are placed according to experience and level) and fun
week-long half-day camps for students aged 3-11.
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.
Rock-In Summer Camp
Held at 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.
Various camps in July & Aug. include rock, jazz, songwriting and beginners.
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 theatre, 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 212-18, 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 Performing Arts
Studio Summer Theatre Camp
Terrill Middle School, Scotch Plains. Contact Robin Gerson Wong, Director,
908-412-6565. Students learn all aspects of theatre by participating in
acting, musical theatre, singing, dancing and stagecraft classes. Professional
acting, dance, music, art and technical theatre educators teach all divisions.
All summer sessions end with staged Broadway musical performances for family
and friends.
Mar 8, Apr 12
Camp Open House, 1-4pm at Scotch
Plains-Fanwood High School. Meet camp counselors and participate in free
acting and musical theatre classes.
Creative Arts Kids' Camp (grades K-2)
Meets Mon.-Fri. 9-12:30.
Jun 23-Jul 3 Session 1, two weeks.
Jul 7-Jul 18 Session 2, two weeks.
Jul 21-Aug 1 Session 3, two weeks.
Youth Theatre Arts Workshop (grades 3-6),
Teen Theatre Arts Workshop (grades 7-12) &
Teen Stage Crew Workshop (grades 6-12)
Meets Mon.-Fri. 9-2.
Jun 23-Jul 18 Session 1, four weeks.
Jul 21-Aug 1 Session 2, two weeks.
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.
Playwrights Theatre Creative Arts Academy
33 Green Village Rd., PO Box 1295, Madison, 973-514-1787 x21. A professional
theatre 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 theatre.
2-3 week sessions June-Aug.
Stagestruck Kids Performing Arts
Camp
1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence; 200 Hartshorn Rd., Short Hills; 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 possibilities.
Jun 25-Jul 18
Triple Threat Conservatory.
Jul 21-Aug 1
Actors Theatre Project.
Aug 4-15
That's Entertainment.
Aug 18-29
Creative Expressions.
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 13
Open House, 6:30-8pm, Polish
Foundation, Clark.
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.
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 ages 4-9.
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.
412-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.
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. www.storming-robots.com.
See display ad inside back cover.
Ongoing
Technology Open House, free
15-min. robotics workshops available throughout the year. Visit website
for dates.
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.
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
Camp Mason YMCA
23 Birch Ridge Rd., Hardwick, NJ, 908-362-8217. Building character since
1900 with a unique blend of adventure and traditional summer camp emphasizing
the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in a safe, welcoming
environment. Over 650 acres, modernized facilities and a huge variety of
activities.
Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA
Dingmans Ferry, PA, 570-828-2329.
Fairview Lake YMCA Sleep-Away
Camp
1035 Fairview Lake Rd., Newton, 973-383-9282. As a branch of the Metro YMCAs
of the Oranges, Fairview Lake YMCA is home to over two dozen fun and exciting
summer sleepaway camps offered to children in grades 2-11. Campers may choose
from a traditional summer camp experience or one of their specialty camps
including Ranch Camp for children who enjoy horseback riding. They also
offer Environmental Trips for Challenge (ETC) where campers are pushed to
their limits as they navigate through nature by way of bikes, canoes, climbing
ropes or hiking boots. ACA accredited.
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
Morris County 4-H, 973-285-8300
Somerset County 4-H, 908-526-6644
Union County 4-H, 908-654-9854
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, 908-232-0148
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.
Child's Play, Center
for Children
221 Stirling Rd., Warren, 908-722-8884. Email: childsplay2004@aol.com. Flexible
summer programming includes your choice of 1:1, skill building courses,
and enrichment courses. www.childsplaysocialskills.com
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, mini-golf
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.
Play, Grow and Learn (PGL)
Summer Camp at Therapy Network
689 Valley Road, Gillette, 908-542-0700. This unique program teaches self-regulation
of arousal and attention and provides social skills training while children
ages 3 through 10 engage in fun, small group activities. Program includes
group process leading to film-making and puppeteering, sensory integration
gym, multi-sensory play activities, music, friendship circle, arts and crafts,
drawing and cartooning, and more. Siblings invited to participate. Mentoring
program option for older children. Run by occupational and speech therapists,
a special educator, and an LCSW. Staff to child ratio 1:2. Sign up for 3
to 7 weeks. Half and full-day options. Therapy Network also offers summer
handwriting programs, and treatment intensives. See display ad on page 122.
www.therapynetworkllc.com
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.
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.
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.
Go For The Gold Gymnastics Center of Whippany
(Formerly Livingston Gymnastics Academy), 40 Leslie Court, Whippany, 973-739-9100.
Both 12 day and full day camp available. Call for brochure.
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.
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.
Murray Hill
Health & Racquet Club Summer Tennis Camp
593 Central Ave., New Providence, 908-665-1141. Weekly sessions June-August
for beginner to advanced players, ages 4-14 all levels. Register online
or call the club.
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 2008-3-5 yr. olds, Soccer Squirt
camps are back. World Cup camps (5-12 yrs.) offer a fun packed week of playing
vibrant soccer games. Campers join an international team to learn exciting
skills from around the world with daily fun contests. Travel Academy camps
(8-14 yrs.) are for the serious travel player. Based on professional club
academies, this camp gives players an insight into how the pros train. Players
receive professional instruction and progress reports from USA's qualified
coaches. Camps available throughout the spring, summer and fall.
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 summer and fall.
Yogi Berra Baseball/Softball
Camp
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.
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. Apogee offers one, two and
three week goal oriented bicycle touring, hiking, rafting, sea-kayaking,
and community service adventure trips to students (ages 11-17) in New England,
Quebec, and Montana. 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 Camps
Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, Lord Stirling
Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489. Teen travel programs with an emphasis
on experiential learning, environmental education and outdoor recreation.
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.
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.
Day Camp Sunshine
Fellowship Deaconry, Inc., 3575 Valley Rd., Liberty Corner, 908-647-9624.
Good, old-fashioned fun. Mature Christian staff. Teen camp: Grades 7-12.
Children's camp: Grades 1-6. Activities include electives, swimming, Bible
lessons, guest speakers, evening pool parties, field trips. Call for brochure.
Kean Camp Premiere
Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union, 908-737-4092. High school students
engage in theatre games, activities and playwrighting to produce original
plays which will be performed at a final showcase open to the public.
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
theatre nationally renowned for its educational projects offers a summer
theatre 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 JCC Camp Ruach.
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 Adventure Camp
West Essex YMCA, 321 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston, 973-992-7500. A challenging,
fun and character building experience for the young teen camper aged 12-16.
Trips are scheduled four times a week. Camp hours are 9am-5pm, but teens
may attend from 7:30am-6pm at no additional charge.
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.
PO Box 892, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-0892 908/665-0607 Fax 908/665-2052 email: kids@kidsguide.com
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