Kids Guide | NJ Camp Guide 2010 | New Jersey Day Camps, Specialty & Sleepaway Camps

Your guide to the best in summer camps and programs for New Jersey families
Pick up a copy of New Jersey's Kids Guide FREE at libraries, stores, schools, real estate and professional offices and tourist info
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.
Jan 16
      Grand Summit Hotel, Summit, 12-3pm.
Jan 17
      Teaneck Mariott at Glenpointe, 12-3pm.
Jan 23
      The Excelsior, Manalapan, 12-3pm.
Jan 24
      Bridgewater Marriott, 12-3pm.
Jan 30
      Woodcliff Lake Hilton., 12-3pm.
Jan 31
      East Hanover Ramada Inn, 12-3pm.

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'sparticular interests. Their FREE SERVICE provides guidance, brochures, DVDs, maps and directions to appropriate campchoices-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.

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.

academic camps

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.

Rutgers University Division of Continuous Education and Outreach
800-978-9596. Sponsored by Rutgers University, summer speed reading and reading/study skills programs for adults and children from age 4 and up are taught by professional instructors at various locations in northcentral New Jersey.

Rutgers Summer Youth Programs
Rutgers Campus, New Brunswick, www.rutgers.edu. Academic summer programs include: Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics, a residential program for talented high school students, 732-445-2825; Douglass Science Institute Program Series, a residential program for girls entering 9th grade, 732-932-9197 ext. 10; SPARK for grades 5-9, www.spark.rutgers.edu; The Academy at Rutgers for Girls in Engineering & Technology (TARGET) introduces engineering to girls in grades 6-11, 732-445-2687 ext. 18.

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.

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 of Bernardsville
30 Olcott Square, Bernardsville, 908-953-9000. Color Me Mine, a paint your own ceramics studio,
has great summer programs for kids. Educational, fun, themed classes by the day or by the week.
Discount if reserved before April 30.

The Cottage School
13 Mendham Rd., PO Box 275, Gladstone, 908-719-9610,
88 Claremont Rd., Bernardsville, 908-766-4418.
Spanish/Art summer camp for 3 to 12 yrs. old.

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

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.

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. Visit website to view brochure.

Jazzberries Center for Music & Art
1677 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, 973-762-6575. Music, stories, crafts, games, multicultural themes, food and fun!
Jazzberries summer camp activities are designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity and lead them on a path of new
discoveries and new ideas. Camps are offered for 3-5 yr. olds, 6-8 yr. olds and 9-12 yr. olds in August and include a set
of take-home materials and a daily snack. Half-day and full-day options available.

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.

New Jersey Film School
1918 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville, 732-667-3755.
Learn filmmaking by making movies. Write, act and direct
short films, documentaries, music videos and special effects
using state-of-the-art gear and professional instruction.

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.

Somerset Art Association
2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, 908-234-2345. Each summer throughout July and August, the Somerset Art Association offers its popular Art Discovery Weeks for children ages 6+. The week-long sessions offered as both half and full-day classes are designed to stimulate and encourage exploration and creative expression by making art fun for children in a safe, welcoming environment. Each week, imaginations soar as different, kid-friendly themes are explored. Adventures in Neverland, Pal Around with Picasso, Oceans of Art, Blast-Off, Calling All Artists and the ever-popular Cartoon & Comic Book Workshop are just some of the topics offered in past years. Regardless of the theme, kids are allowed every opportunity to explore a variety of mediums including paint, oil pastels, watercolor, clay, charcoal, color pencil, paper mache, collage and more. Children need only bring a smock and a smile as all supplies are provided in the cost of each Discovery Week.

computer camps

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 4 and up.
Multiple, weekly day camps. Each camper receives his/her own chef coat included
in the registration fee. Register online or call 908-232-5445.
Jun 28-Sept 3

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.

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 3 1/2-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 trips.
Also we offer a Leader in Training program and Teen Travel Week.

Camp Funplex
182 Rt. 10 W., East Hanover, 973-428-0161. A totally unique program for 2010.
Kids 4-13 utilize our multi-million dollar indoor/outdoor facility including swimming,
go karts, arts & crafts studio, arcade, Foam Frenzy, Lazer tag and MaqiQuest for up
to 9 weeks.

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.
Jan 16, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 10, May 8, June 5: 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 Burlington 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 28 to August 13, 2010.
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 3 to 14.
Jun 28-Aug 13

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 and crafts, games and sports, Oneg Shabbat and more for ages 2-4.

Camp Yachad at the JCC of Central New Jersey
1391 Martine Avenue Scotch Plains, 908-889-8800. Contact: Randi Zucker ext. 253.
The JCC of Central NJ's Camp Yachad offers onsite and travel summer camp
programs for ages 2 1/2-9th grade. Make new friends, develop social and physical
skills and be part of a caring, fun community.

Center Line Farm
245 Route 517, Tewksbury, 908-832-9448. NEW pricing structure due to the economy: 50% off second week. See listing under Horseback Riding.

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, 908-719-9610,
88 Claremont Rd., Bernardsville, 908-766-4418.
Spanish/Art summer camp for 3 to 12 yrs. old.

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.

The Early School of Temple B'nai Abraham Summer Camp
300 E. Northfield Rd.,
P.O. Box 46,
Livingston, NJ
973-994-7016

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.

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
Sleepaway Camps
· Eagle Island Camp, ACA accredited camp on an island in the Adirondack Mountains for girls in grades 3-12.
· Camp Lou Henry Hoover, sleepaway camp for girls entering grades 2-12 at Swartswood Lake in Sussex Cty.
Essex County 973-746-8200
· Day Camp at the OVAL, South Mountain Reservation, for girls in grades 1-8.
Somerset County 908-725-1226
· Day Camp at Camp Dewitt, Hillsborough, for girls in grades 1-10.
Union County 908-232-3236
· Day Camp at Camp Sinawik, Scotch Plains, for girls in grades 1-8.
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 NJ 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 Deeny Riback
A JCC MetroWest Summer Camp at 208 Flanders-Netcong Road, Flanders, NJ, 973-929-2901.
Email: camps@jccmetrowest.org. Wooded 35 acre site in Flanders, NJ with 3 heated
pools and over 30 activity areas. Sessions 4, 6, or 8 weeks for ages 3 1/2-grade 10.
Door-to-door transportation and a full hot and cold lunch program included.

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 28- August 20. Post-camp August 23-27.
      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 10
      JCC Open House,1-4pm.
Feb 21
     Purim Carnival,1-4pm.

JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Camps
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange &
Lautenberg Family JCC, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, 973-929-2901.
Email: camps@jccmetrowest.org. Camps for 18 months-age 5 opens the world of
camping to your child, yet their summer "world" is close to home.

JCC MetroWest Exploration Camps
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange,
973-929-2901. Email: camps@jccmetrowest.org. Explore our one-week offerings for every
interest: crafts, cooking, science, art, and more. Camps run from 9am-3pm, with extended
day available from 7:30am-6pm.

Kent Place School Summer Explorations
42 Norwood Ave., Summit, 908-273-0900 ext. 297. 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 website for more information.
Jun 28-Aug 6
2010 Camp Dates.

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.

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, NJ
908-766-3323
Call today about summer camp programs.

Mickey Fried Nursery School
of Oheb Shalom Congregation
170 Scotland Rd.
South Orange, NJ
973-762-7069

Montessori of Millburn-Short Hills
5 Bleeker St.
Millburn, 973-379-4710.
Summer camp for ages 2 1/2-6. 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.

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.

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

Oak Knoll Summer Adventures
44 Blackburn Rd., Summit, 908-522-8186. Ready for a summer adventure? Summer Adventures at Oak Knoll offers excitement and fun for children ages 3-16. We offer a variety of activities including swimming, fencing, cooking, sports, arts and more! Age-appropriate divisions offer enriching and creative opportunities for playful learning. Head counselors are certified teachers, and a registered nurse is in attendance every day. All campers receive a nutritious lunch and snack. We create an environment where your child can make new friends while creating lasting memories. Summer Adventures is a great place for children to spend all or part of their summer.

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. 8404. Visual and performing arts, computer, languages, science, gifted and talented and sports camps for ages 6-17. Before and after care.

Rutgers Summer Programs
Rutgers Campus, New Brunswick, 732-932-8881. Happy Campers, sponsored by the Douglass Psychology Child Study Center, is a day camp program for children entering grades 1-4.

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. $675/two week session, $1,350/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,nfencing and yoga instruction, and swimming. Curriculum-related field trips included. A 10:1 camper staff ratio.

Shalom Yeladim
The Judie Gerstein
Early Learning Center
177 Speedwell Ave., Morristown
973-538-8284

South Orange Maplewood Community Summer Program
973-378-7620. Creative and performing arts, academic enrichment, sports for grades 1-12.
Camp runs June 28-July 23. Music program, dance, theater, computers, soccer, fencing,
writing, math and much more. Customize a schedule for your individual child.
Make the day as long or short as you like. Open to children from all towns.

Spring Lake Day Camp
Ringwood, New Jersey, 973-831-9000. Full day program: ages 4-15. Mini day program: ages 3-4. Session: 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 weeks.
Spring Lake Day Camp is North Jersey's premier day camp. Our well rounded program includes swim, sports, arts and trips.
Our 26-acre facility includes heated pools, a private lake for boating/fishing, athletic fields, rainy day and shaded areas.
Transportation, lunch and camp shirts included. Sorry, parents, just for kids.

Sprout House
200 Main St., Chatham, 973-635-9658.

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.

Sunburst Gymnastics Summer Camp
565 Rahway Ave., Union, 908-810-1300. Let your child have fun this summer at our popular day camp. We provide a loving and active environment for your child to spend the day in. We offer a variety of activities including gymnastics, dance and arts and crafts. Bowling and swimming are for full day campers only. Ages 3-5 half day only (8:30am-12:30pm). Ages 6-13 half day or full day (8:30am-5:30pm). 3 or 5 day option available. 10 weeks of excitement. Register in two week sessions.

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

Temple Emanu-El's
Summer Fun
756 E. Broad St.
Westfield, NJ
908-232-7663

Thelma K. Reisman Preschool
of Beth El
222 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, NJ
973-763-0113

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. Creative and child-centered curriculum.
Two to eight week camp option available.

Westfield Area Y
220 Clark St.; 422 E. Broad St.; 170 Elm St., Westfield, 908-233-2700. ACA accredited camp for preschoolers through teens.
Available weekly, monthly or entire summer. Our 2010 camp offerings include traditional, sports, specialty, and travel programs.
For over 120 years the YMCA has been at the forefront of the camping industry with a rich history and impeccable track record of
excellence. The continuation of this tradition is evidenced by decades of successful camp programming at the Westfield Area Y.

YM-YWHA of Union County Summer Camp 2010
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, or Sandi Newman, Youth Director, for more information.

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.
See listing under Science Camps.

girls camps

Girls' Leadership Institute
Kent Place School, 42 Norwood Ave., Summit, 908-273-0900, ext. 266. 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 25-29

history camps

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.

Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Summer History Camp
Main St. & Green Village Rd., Madison, 973-377-2982. Campers ages 4-12 will learn about the life and work of 18th & 19th century craftspeople. Ages 4-6 are required to have an adult present. 10-2. Pre-registration required for one session or multiple sessions. Call for dates.

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.

Travels in Time Summer Camp
Morris County Park Commission, 973-285-6537. Campers ages 11-14 can "apprentice" at the Speedwell Iron Works, Cooper Gristmill, and Fosterfields Farm to experience jobs that were done in the 19th and 20th centuries.

horseback riding camps

Center Line Farm
245 Route 517, Tewksbury,
908-832-9448.
NEW pricing structure due to the economy:
50% off second week.

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 girls ages 7-16 offers daily riding instruction, swimming, tennis,
arts and crafts, environmental education, horsemanship and more. The riding camp is accredited
by the American Camp Association. For more info, visit the website.

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 Beijing, China!
Summit: Mandarin Chinese and Spanish 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. Beijing: 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.

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.

The Dance Connection Performing Arts Day Camp
1 Jill Court, Hillsborough, 908-874-8800.
Each day children take classes in dancing, music, singing, acting, arts and crafts and create a musical production to present to family and friends at the end of the week. Class size is limited to two groups of 15 students per week so sign up now.

The Dance Conservatory
Summer Camps & Intensives
27 Rt. 202 S., Far Hills, 908-306-1444. Edward Verso, Director, former principal American Ballet Theatre.
Week-long intensives for serious students aged 10-16. Fun half-day camps for students aged 3-11.
Ask about our summer camp for adults!

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.

Jazzberries Center for Music & Art
1677 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, 973-762-6575. Music, stories, crafts, games, multicultural themes, food and fun!
Jazzberries summer camp activities are designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity and lead them on a path of
new discoveries and new ideas. Camps are offered for 3-5 yr. olds, 6-8 yr. olds and 9-12 yr. olds in August and include
a set of take-home materials and a daily snack. Half-day and full-day options available.

Mason Gross School of the Arts
Rutgers Campus, New Brunswick. Summer programs include: Summer Acting Conservatory for talented high school students; Rutgers Dance Camp for ages 12-18; Rutgers Dance Conservatory for students 15-20 yrs. old who plan to pursue a career in dance; Rutgers Summer Band and Orchestra Camp for grades 8-12; and Rutgers Summer Jazz Institute for high school and college-age musicians.

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.

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, Livingston, 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.

Camp Premiere
Kean University Premiere Stages, Morris Ave., Union, 908-737-SHOW. An interactive theatre experience for middle school students.

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.

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.

JCC MetroWest Triple Threat Theater Camp
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-929-2901.
Email: camps@jccmetrowest.org. Hands-on experience studying acting, voice, and dance with working
professionals. Weekly theater trips to NYC and regional houses as well as on-site visits from some of the
most creative forces in theater today.

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. Youth summer camp.

The PAC at Elefante Music
1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence, 908-464-1019.
The Performing Arts Conservatory seeks to provide a safe and positive
environment where our students and staff can explore who they are as artists.
Classes for dance, drama and musical theater.

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.

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.

Stars of Tomorrow Performing Arts Camp
Cranford Area, 908-276-5053.
A creative summer theater program for preschool through
high school at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Extended hours available.

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.

Bayshore Discovery Project
2800 High St., Bivalve, Port Norris, 856-785-2060, 800-485-3072, ext. 100. The restored A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey's official tall ship, is now a sailing classroom providing summer sailing camp and sailor for a day programs.

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.

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Nature Discovery Program
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, 324 Forest Dr. S., Short Hills, 973-376-3587. Nature program for ages 4-5.

Hunterdon County Park System 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.

Morris County Adventures in Nature Camp
Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center, Chester Twp., and Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Montville Twp., 973-635-6629. Hands-on environmental education experiences in Morris County Parks for kids entering grades K-10.

Morris County Camp Sunrise Lake
Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris Park, Morristown, 973-829-8257. One-week sessions for ages 5-13 offer daily swimming, paddle boats, guided hikes, crafts and organized games.

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 Camp
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.

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.

Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-731-5800. Children entering K-8th grade can learn about animals, native species, habitats and zoo careers in weeklong camps. Limited space.

Union County Nature 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.

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.

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

Stepping Forward Counseling Center Camp
26 Main St., Chatham, 908-277-1727. 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.

social skills camps

Stepping Forward Counseling Center Camp
26 Main 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.

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. Camps for ages 5 & up in Warren.
· ARC of Hunterdon County, 908-730-7827
· ARC of Middlesex County 732-821-1199
· 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.

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) x5484. Summer camp program includes both day and overnight camps for ages 5-13.

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 location: West Orange, 908-964-5411 and Marlboro, 908-964-5560. Harbor Haven is a comprehensive summer program where success is fostered. Our beautiful private school setting provides an opportunity for children ages 3-15 with mild special needs to experience typical summer actiivities
including sports, swim, nature, art and so much more. Social skills group, daily academics and speech/occupational therapy groups are added components of the program. Individual speech and occupational therapies are also available. Transportation can be provided in most cases. The staff to child ratio
is 1:3 or better. Numerous professionals instruct and work with the children. For fun and learning all at the same time, Harbor Haven is truly the right
place for your child!

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.

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.

Tiny Tots Therapy, Inc.
551 Park Ave., Suite 5, Scotch Plains, 908-380-7715. Our services: Pediatric therapy: Occupational therapy, physical therapy,
speech therapy, music therapy. Social Skills groups: Superhero gross motor/handwriting group, music and movement group.
Enrichment programs: Yoga, therapeutic art/craft, mommy & me play group. Winter, spring and summer mini camp.
Accept most major insurance plans.

sports camps

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Yogi Berra Camps/Bruce Beck & Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting 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 13 and up, 908-233-1113.

BASKETBALL

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.

FOOTBALL

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.

GOLF

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.

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.

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. Summer program for Union County residents ages 12-17 of all abilities. Annual Junior Boys & Girls Public Links Tournament in Aug.

GYMNASTICS

Kangaroo Kidz
35 Rt. 202, Far Hills,
908-766-0300.
One week sessions in
July and August.

Olympika Gymnastics
250 Sheffield St., Mountainside, 908-514-0449.

Sunburst Gymnastics Summer Camp
565 Rahway Ave., Union, 908-810-1300.

MULTI-SPORTS

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.

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

Get It Dunne
Email getitdunne@verizon.net.
Get it Dunne announces its winter and spring schedule of field hockey and volleyball clinics.
Check out our website for information on all currently scheduled clinics. Winter field hockey
clinics begin January 7. We also offer summer camps!

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.

Raritan Valley Community College Sports Camps
Rt. 28 & Lamington Rd., North Branch, 908-526-1200 ext. 8235. Sports camps for ages 7-16.

Rutgers Sports Camps
Rutgers Campus, New Brunswick. Rutgers coaches teach summer camp programs in soccer, football and basketball and many other sports.

The Sports Academy
56 E. Willow St., Millburn,
973-912-9002. Indoor sports programsbaseball,
soccer, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, 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.

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.

SKATING

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

SOCCER

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.

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

United Soccer Academy
732-563-2525. Exciting camp formats for 2010! 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 as well as 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.

TENNIS

Hot Shot Tennis
Joli, 908-727-0011.
Offering tennis lessons year round for children ages 3 and up
and adults at many locations in Somerset, Middlesex and Essex
Counties. Call for information.

Murray Hill Health & Racquet Club
593 Central Ave., New Providence, 908-665-1141.
Celebrate your child's birthday with a fun-filled Fitness or Tennis Party. Our 90 minute
parties for children ages 4-8 include tennis, sports, music, movement and a free T-shirt
for the birthday child. Our parties will delight children and please parents.

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.

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

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.

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 teens entering grades 8-10, travel 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.

Xtreme Adventure
Somerset County Park Commission Outdoor Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489. Teens ages 13-15 can sign up for one or four day trip adventures. No experience is necessary.