See Enrichment Classes and Sports categories for additional summer programs.
camp directors...
See the Group & School Programs under the Enrichment category, Parties! Entertainers! category and other Enrichment categories
to book educational and entertaining programs for campers.
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
camp fairs
The NJ Camp Fairs
Camps of all kinds: Day, Overnight, Adventure, Computer, Special Interest, Special Needs, Travel and more.
Meet Camp Directors, get door prizes, free giveaways from camps, free snacks, free DVDs of camps, free brochures, jobs available. Bring the family. Free parking. For a list of participating camps and directions, visit website or call 732-469-8910.
Jan 15
Grand Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Ave., Summit, 12-3pm.
Jan 21
The Market Fair Mall, 3535 Route US 1 South at Meadow Road, Princeton, 12-3pm.
Jan 22
Landmark Catering, 27 State Hwy South, E. Rutherford, 12-3pm.
Jan 28
Radisson Hotel Freehold, 50 Gibson Place, Freehold, 12-3pm.
Jan 29
East Hanover Ramada Inn and Conference Center, 130 Route 10 West, E. Hanover, 12-3pm.
Feb 5
Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, 12-3pm.
Mar 25
The Hotel ML (formerly the Mt. Laurel Marriott), 915 Route 73, Mount. Laurel. 12-3pm.
camp referral services
academic camps
Many listings under Day Camps, Teen Camps, Education Services and Academic Enrichment offer more academic options for summer.
Chyten Tutors & Test Prep
100 Marketplace Plaza, Basking Ridge, 908-647-9320. 227 Millburn Ave., Millburn, 973-564-5220
Experienced tutors with Master's degrees. Proprietary Chyten curricula and diagnostic tools. Academic support for all grade levels. Expert SAT, ACT, AP, SSAT and ISEE test preparation. Always professional, always flexible. Ask about our summer classes.
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.
animal camps
Pony Camp at Dapple Hill Farm
Minutes from I-78, within easy access of NY, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 201-725-0047. Pony Camp is an opportunity for children and young teens to enjoy the wonderful world of horses. There are many fun activities including bobbing for apples, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse games, a mock fox hunt and a costume class horse show. Dapple Hill Farm Pony Camp is famous for The Wedding we hold at the close of each session featuring our two most eligible horses fully outfitted as the bride and groom. www.DappleHillFarm.com
• Lesson packages for children and adults • Summer camp • Leasing options for students • Showing opportunities • Boarding • Indoor arena with viewing area.
St. Hubert's Kids' Critter Camp
St. Hubert's Animal Shelter, 575 Woodland Ave., Madison, 973-377-8877 ext. 234 for more information. Through exciting and educational activities, arts and crafts and games, campers will learn to understand and enjoy the relationship between people and companion animals. One week sessions from 9am-2pm for children in grades 2-6.
art/craft camps
Arts Guild New Jersey
1670 Irving St., Rahway, 732-381-7511. Week-long summer workshops for kids and teens in drawing, painting, sculpture, cartooning and collage.
Bergen Museum Teen Art 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.
The Center for Contemporary Art
The new identity of the Somerset Art Association. 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, 908-234-2345. Each summer throughout July and August, the Center offers its popular summer art camps 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. Teen programs offer in-depth learning for older students. All supplies are provided in the cost of each session
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.
The Cottage School Spanish or French and Art Program
224 Main St., Gladstone, 908-719-9610. Spanish or French and art summer program for 3 to 12 yrs. old. See display ad and listing under Preschools.
Creative Hands Art Studio and Atelier Summer Camp
14 Kings Rd., Madison, 908-604-0773. Flexible week-by-week summer art camp programs offered June–Aug. See ad under Art Enrichment.
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center St., Clinton, 908-735-8415 x16. Choose from over 60 camps for ages 4 to 14. All run five days and most are 3 hours each day. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered with supervised lunch available for a fee. To view brochure, visit website.
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.
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm St., Summit, 908-273-9121. Art Classes and Workshops for Kids and Teens • Kids' Art Camp (ages 5-12) • Summer Saturday Art Camp (ages 6-9) • Teen Art Camp (ages 13-15) • Portfolio Development Intensive (ages 16-18). Ceramics, digital photography, drawing, fashion design/illustration, jewelry, painting, sculpture and more! www.artcenternj.org
Jan 9
Winter Semester begins.
Apr 9
Spring Semester begins.
Jul 9
Art Camp begins, eight one-week sessions.
Zimmerli Art Camp
Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, 732-932-7237 x615. Students ages 7-14 explore the galleries and learn new skills in drawing, painting, pastels, watercolors, sculpture or "sampler" classes.
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 at www.classicthyme.com or call 908-232-5445.
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
A Bright Start Child Development Center
313 Triangle Rd., Hillsborough, 908-431-9000. Infant, toddler, preschool, before and after school care in a warm and nurturing environment. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-6pm. We offer physical education, science, art, music, crafts and computers in our curriculum. Web cams in every room. Now accepting applications for ages newborn-13.
The Albrook School
361 Somerville Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-580-0661.
A Montessori education with toddler, preschool, elementary and camp programs. Accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Middle States Association. Call for a tour.
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.
Branchburg Sports Complex
47 Readington Rd., Branchburg, 908-203-1600. NJ's brand new premiere sports and family entertainment center features 78,000 square feet of action-packed activities. Lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, tennis, performance training and flag football programs. Don't miss out on our School's Out and summer day camp programs! Visit website for more information.
Build 'n Blocks
46 E. Northfield Rd., Livingston, 973-216-1066. Interactive, hands-on fun for kids preK-8th grade.
Camp Addye at Temple Beth Shalom
Temple Beth Shalom, 193 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, 973-992-6546. Director: Randi Cohen. Exciting themes each day, daily water activities, arts & crafts, games & sports, Oneg Shabbat and more for ages 2-4.
Camp Horizons
At Newark Academy in Livingston, 973-992-7767. ACA accredited camp for grades K-9 in state-of-the art, air conditioned facility. Campers in 2nd to 9th grades 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, over 80 creative programs and workshops, science, foreign language training, or take to the stage for drama, dance and music classes. Kindergarten and 1st grade campers are in a traditional program participating in a broad range of group activities.
Camp Invention
Led by educators at local schools, the Camp Invention program is a fun-filled, weeklong adventure in creativity that immerses children entering grades one through six in exciting investigations, experiments and engineering challenges that promote life skills essential to success in the 21st century. Locations throughout the Central and Northern New Jersey area with new adventures for 2012! Discounts are available; visit website or call to register today.
Camp Riverbend
116 Hillcrest Rd., Warren, NJ 07059, 908-580-CAMP. info@campriverbend.com. Dates: June 25 to August 10, 2012. 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 25-Aug 10
Camp Yachad at the JCC of Central New Jersey
1391 Martine Avenue Scotch Plains, 908-889-8800 Contact: Mike Goldstein x218. The JCC of Central NJ's Camp Yachad offers day, travel and specialty summer camp programs for 18 mos.–14 years. 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.
Summer and winter ride from 9am-9pm in our spacious indoor arena. Specializing in English riding (pleasure, jumping and dressage) with gentle attention to children and beginner adults. Private or small group lessons. We are known for our very supportive and friendly family atmosphere. Call for more information or to visit our farm in beautiful Tewksbury. Lesson package includes four half-hr. private lessons for $170. Summer & Christmas camps. Now offering moonlight, beach rides, home shows, year end banquet and more! mjsalvetti@yahoo.com.
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 "Lights, Camera, Action" and sports camps for boys and girls ages 4+ and gymnastics camp for girls ages 4+. Before- and after-care.
County College of Morris College for Kids & Teens Camps
214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, 973-328-5072. Week long programs in July and Aug. for grades 3-12 can include morning classes 9-12pm, supervised lunch and afternoon classes 1-4pm. Extended care options available.
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.
The Early School of Temple B'nai Abraham Summer Camp
300 E. Northfield Rd., P.O. Box 46, Livingston, 973-994-7016.
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
1340 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8880. Camp Weeto-Wewanchu for kids entering Pre-K and Kindergarten. School age camp Makawakmo, Adventure Camp and Crossroads. Ages 5 through completed 8th grade. One week specialty camps starting June 27th. Extended care available from 7:00am-6:00pm for children who have completed kindergarten and up. Two week and one week sessions plus finale week.
Girl Scout Camps
Open to all girls, non-girl scouts welcome.
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, 908-518-4400
• Camp Lou Henry Hoover, sleepaway camp for girls entering grades 2-12 at Swartswood Lake in Sussex Cty.
• Day Camp at the OVAL, South Mountain Reservation, for girls in grades 1-8.
• Day Camp at Camp Dewitt, Hillsborough, for girls in grades 1-10.
• Day Camp at Camp Sinawik, Scotch Plains, for girls in grades 1-8.
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, 732-938-5454
• Camp Sacajawea Day Camp in Howell Twp. for ages 4 through high school.
Girl Scout Council of Northern New Jersey, 973-248-8200
• Jockey Hollow Day Camp for ages 5-14, Mendham Twp.
• Lake Rickabear Day Camp for grades 1-12, Kinnelon.
• Camp Glen Spey, sleepaway camp in Glen Spey, NY.
Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ
800-582-7692, 856-795-1560.
Greater Morristown YMCA BackYard Kids
79 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls, 973-267-0704. Building strong, bright futures all summer long. Ages 3-16. 8am-6pm June 27-Aug. 26. Full and partial weeks available. We are safe, affordable and fun.
Jun 25-Aug 24
Hedwig Gruenewald Nursery School of Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Ave., Millburn, 973-379-4040. Director: Rochelle A. Baron. Ages: 15 mos.-4 yrs.
We are pleased to celebrate the opening of our new school building! Our school is a nurturing environment where children develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively through play and hands-on experiences. "Together Time" and "Transitional Twos" for toddlers as well as a seven-week minicamp are also available.
Hi Hills Day Camp
25 St. Bernard's Rd., Gladstone, 908-234-0067, email info@hihills.com. Happiness and fun in a nurturing and supporting environment, ages 3-15 years, ACA accredited, 73 acre campus, incredible facilities, flexible scheduling, extensive range of programs, transportation and lunch included. Established 1966. Follow at facebook or twitter.
Jun 25-Aug 17 9am-4pm Mon.-Fri.
Hunterdon County Parks & Recreation
908-782-1158. Full- and half-day week-long camps for grades K-9 in theater, art, music, sports and nature.
JCC Camp Deeny Riback
A summer camp at 208 Flanders-Netcong Road, Flanders, NJ, 973-929-2901. Email: camps@jccmetrowest.org. Wooded 35 acre site in Flanders, New Jersey, with 3 heated pools and over 30 activity areas. Sessions 4, 6, or 8 weeks for ages 31⁄2-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 x207, Fax: 908-725-9753. Email: PSilberfein@ssbjcc.org.
Located on 14 acres with programs for campers ages 15 months through 9th grade. Busing included. Lunches available. Karate, Sports, Low & High Ropes Course, Theater, Art, Tennis, Nature, Swim (indoor & outdoor pools), Game Room, Music, Archery, and so much more! Preschool campers have half and full-day options. Kindergarten through Grade 3 campers have activities all their own! 4th-6th grade 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 rades 7-9 (multiple overnights and week long trips). 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 8
JCC Open House, 1-4pm. Special one-day savings for membership, pre-school and camp.
Jan 8
Party Showcase, 12-3pm.
Mar 4
Purim Carnival, 1-4pm.
Mar 17
Comedy Night, 7:30pm.
Jan 16, Feb 17 & 20, April 2-6
Vacation Camp Programs, grades K-6.
JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Camps
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 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.
Kangaroo Kidz
Kings Shopping Center, 80 Morristown Rd., 908-766-0300. We incorporate gymnastics activities in a progressive program to improve your child's strength and flexibility. Balance beams, bars, rings, incline mats, vaulting equipment and more.
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 4-15, two special camps for middle school students, a summer academy, CIT program and extended hours. Our 26-acre campus offers regulation turf playing fields, tennis courts, an arts center, air conditioned classrooms and dining hall and modern computer labs. Visit website for more information.
Jun 11-Aug 17
2012 Camp Dates.
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.
Mendham Country Day School
204 Morristown Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-3323. Call today about summer camp programs.
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.
Jun 13-Aug 5
Morris County Camp Sunrise Lake
Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris Park, Morristown, 973-326-7616. One-week sessions for ages 5-13 offer daily swimming, paddle boats, guided hikes, crafts and organized games.
Morris County Junior 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. Morristown-Beard Day Camp, a state licensed facility located on a beautiful 22-acre campus, offers a traditional day camp as well as specialty camps including arts and crafts, mountain biking, world languages, history adventures, math skills, writing workshop, teenxtreme, college essay, graphic design, digital film editing, strength and conditioning, musical theatre boot 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.
Nicholas Montessori School
817 Chimney Rock Rd., Martinsville, 732-748-9330. Summer camps for age 2 1⁄2 thru kindergarten.
Oak Crest Day Camp
92 Cortelyous Lane, Somerset, 732-297-2000, email info@oakcrestdaycamp.com. Central New Jersey's premier day camp for ages 3-15 features a beautiful 35-acre facility with acres of field space, indoor air-conditioned Creative Studio, and full Challenge Course with a 40’ climbing tower and zip line. Four heated pools, including a new, state of the art 7,000 square foot aquatic complex. The Oak Crest experience includes door-to-door transportation, hot lunch, Red Cross Certified swim instruction, and professionally screened and trained staff. Oak Crest offers a wide variety of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, archery, ceramics, jewelry, dance, drama, go-karts, cooking, rocketry, mountain biking, skateboarding in our Skate Park, and BMX biking on our track. For more information, please check out our website or call 732-297-2000. An incredible summer awaits your child!
Feb 26
Open House.
Jun 25-Aug 17
Flexible sessions available.
Oak Knoll Summer Adventures
44 Blackburn Rd., Summit, 908-522-8186. Ready for a summer adventure? From June 25–August 10, 2012, 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.
Oasis Summer Day Camp
Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison, oasischildren.com
1-800-317-1392. Oasis Madison is open to boys and girls, ages 4-11. Campers can boost their creative energies in performing art classes such as dance and drama and tap into their athletic side with various sports activities and outdoor adventure classes. Children enjoy a traditional day camp experience in a safe, nurturing environment. Our popular Teen Travel Program for ages 12-14 offers an exciting blend of fun and educational field trips as well as community service projects.
Palermo Show Stable
1555 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, 908-719-7500. See listing under Horseback Riding Camps.
P.E.P. Club (Preschool Enrichment Program)
732-271-1007. Summer camps. www.pep-club.com
The Pingry Day Camp
Martinsville campus, 908-647-5555 ext. 1217, email Joe Forte, jforte@pingry.org. Even on a rainy day campers have fun and get exercise on over 200 acres! Activities include swimming in our Olympic-sized indoor pool and outdoor pool designed for Junior Campers who get one-on-one instruction, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, baseball and softball. Campers get creative with arts and crafts, computers, performing arts, indoor and outdoor games and special "themed" programs campers love.
Pre-K Jumpstart Academic Program will help your child prepare for kindergarten. Academic Enrichment Programs are available for students entering grades 4-12 and can be combined with day camp fun. Daily lunch is included with hot and cold meals. Transportation, early drop-off and after-care are also available.
Jun 25-Aug 3
9:30-3pm. Special discounts for early sign-up; sibling discounts, too. Email Pingry Summer Camp Director, Joe Forte, at jforte@pingry.org.
Pony Camp at Dapple Hill Farm
Minutes from I-78, within easy access of NY, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 201-725-0047. Pony Camp is an opportunity for children and young teens to enjoy the wonderful world of horses. There are many fun activities including bobbing for apples, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse games, a mock fox hunt and a costume class horse show. Dapple Hill Farm Pony Camp is famous for The Wedding we hold at the close of each session featuring our two most eligible horses fully outfitted as the bride and groom. www.DappleHillFarm.com
• Lesson packages for children and adults • Summer camp • Leasing options for students • Showing opportunities • Boarding • Indoor arena with viewing area.
Randolph Summer
Ironia School, 303 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, 973-361-0808. Open to non-residents. Day camp for children in grades 2-5 features art, nature, science and technology activities and field trips. 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.
S.E.E. Camp (Summer Excitement Experience)
Mountain Lakes & Summit locations, 973-831-7779. Camp hours 9am-4pm; extended care 7:30-9am and 4-5:45pm. $695/two week session, $1,390 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 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. Fern Spitzer, Director. Shalom Yeladim-The Judie Gerstein Early Learning Center provides a unique Jewish environment to enrich the social, emotional, intellectual and religious curiosity of our young children. Our program consists of before care, morning classes, lunch, enrichment, and extended care. Full-time care is available from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm. The school offers parent child programs from birth to 23 months. New Twos classes begin in September and run 5 days a week. Summer program runs five days a week from 9:30am - 2:30pm. All programs are allergy-friendly. Warm, nurturing staff in a fully licensed facility.
Somerset County 4-H Summer Camp
4-H Office, 310 Milltown Rd., Bridgewater, 908-526-6644. Call for information about the 2012 summer program.
South Orange Maplewood Community Summer Program
973-378-7620. Creative and performing arts, academic enrichment, sports for grades 1-12. Camp runs June 27-July 22. 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.
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
• 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. MENTION KIDS' GUIDE FOR SPECIAL OFFER!
Summit Police Youth Academy
Summit Police Dept., 512 Springfield Ave., Summit, 908-277-9473. One week sessions introduce campers ages 11-14 to the role of the police officer. Preference given to Summit residents.
The Sundance School Summer Camp
401 Greenbrook Rd., North Plainfield, 908-561-5055. Various programs available June, July and August. Programs include: Arts & Science Camp (ages 2-6), Enrichment (ages 5-8), Theatre Arts Camp (ages 6-13). Extended care 7:30am-6pm.
Temple Emanu-El's Summer Fun
756 E. Broad St., Westfield, 908-232-7663. Director: Jill Cimafonte. Ages: 2-6.
Temple Emanu-El's Early Childhood Education Program provides a warm, nurturing environment for each child. Through a developmentally appropriate approach, children are provided varied experiences that stimulate and enhance their creativity and personal growth. Classes offered for ages 13 months (parent/toddler) up through 6 years old, including a full-day kindergarten. Summer camp program is also offered. The program has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC) since 2000.
West Essex YMCA Day Camps
321 S. Livingston Ave, Livingston, 973-992-7500. The West Essex YMCA has the right day camp experience to meet your child's needs. Choose from our progressive camps (Camp Peanut Shell, Super Summer and the Teen Adventure Camp) or our traditional day camp program, Pioneer Trails. Our camps provide an environment where your child will have fun, make new friends and explore new activities. For more information, call 973-992-7500.
Westfield Area Y
220 Clark St.; 422 E. Broad St.; 170 Elm St., Westfield, 908-233-2700; 211 Center St., Garwood, 908-301-1616 and also Y Camp in Mountainside. ACA accredited camp for preschoolers through teens. Available weekly or for the entire summer. Our 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.
Work-Family Connection
The Work-Family Connection is a non-profit, educational organization, serving New Jersey families since 1989. Your child will love enjoy attending our fun thematic weeks of activities, field trips, swimming, basketball, sports, art, music and science activities and so much more!
YM-YWHA of Union County Summer Camp 2012
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 2-15 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 Jonas, Program Director, or Jeff Schultz, Youth Director, for more information.
gifted camps
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.
girls camps
Girls' Leadership Institute Kent Place
Kent Place School, 42 Norwood Ave., Summit, 908-
273-0900, ext. 297. A two-week summer enrichment program for girls entering grades 7 and 8 to develop leadership skills, build self-esteem, and set personal goals. Visit website for more information.
Jul 16-27
Girls Leadership Institute Summer Camp
Located at Miss Hall's School, Berkshires, Massaachusetts. Residential camp, co-founded by Rachel Simmons, author of "Odd Girl Out," encourages girls entering grades 6-12 to express their emotions and build authentic relationships through fun, self-discovery workshops, theatre games, sports, storytelling and filmmaking.
history camps
Camp Edison
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Main St. & Lakeside Ave., West Orange, 973-736-0550 x89. A 4-part series of morning programs for children in grades 2-6. Each day will feature a different fun theme related to the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Come for one day or all days. No cost to attend, but space is limited. Call for reservations.
Jacobus Vanderveer House Colonial Camp
RIver Road Park, 955 Rt. 202/206S, Bedminster, 908-212-7000 ext. 404. Children, ages 9-13, experience life in the 18th century through crafts, games, cooking, farming, more.
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.
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.
Travels in Time Summer Camp
Morris County Park Commission, 973-285-6537. Campers ages 7-14 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.
Summer and winter ride from 9am-9pm in our spacious indoor arena. Specializing in English riding (pleasure, jumping and dressage) with gentle attention to children and beginner adults. Private or small group lessons. We are known for our very supportive and friendly family atmosphere. Call for more information or to visit our farm in beautiful Tewksbury. Lesson package includes four half-hr. private lessons for $170. Summer & Christmas camps. Now offering moonlight, beach rides, home shows, year end banquet and more! mjsalvetti@yahoo.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 6 to 16 and youth camp ages 3-5. Boarding, training, showing, horse sales and leases, and monthly horse shows.
Pony Camp at Dapple Hill Farm
Minutes from I-78, within easy access of NY, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 201-725-0047. Pony Camp is an opportunity for children and young teens to enjoy the wonderful world of horses. There are many fun activities including bobbing for apples, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse games, a mock fox hunt and a costume class horse show. Dapple Hill Farm Pony Camp is famous for The Wedding we hold at the close of each session featuring our two most eligible horses fully outfitted as the bride and groom.
• Lesson packages for children and adults • Summer camp • Leasing options for students • Showing opportunities • Boarding • Indoor arena with viewing area.
River Edge Farm LLC
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 and licensed by the State of New Jersey. For more info, visit the wesbite or follow us on Facebook at River-Edge-Farm-Riding-Camp.
Union County 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
Bamboo Shoots
836 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-9550. Summer camps.
The Cottage School Spanish or French and Art Program
224 Main St., Gladstone, 908-719-9610. Spanish or French and art summer program for 3 to 12 yrs. old.
Salta! Spanish Immersion Summer Camp
Edison, 732-549-7722; Basking Ridge, 908-234-2100; Skillman, 732-991-2976. Children ages 4-11 learn Spanish naturally through interactive games, music and dance, theater and improvisation, arts and crafts, and various outdoor sports and activities. It's like visiting a Spanish-speaking country without taking a plane!
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. Open Mon.-Sat. Est. 1975. Private lessons by certified experienced teachers specializing on each instrument. All instruments are taught. Kindermusik classes for 0-7 yr. olds. Summer Kindercamp available.
The Dance Center of New Jersey
88 Claremont, Bernardsville, 908-229-4204. Edward Verso, Artistic Advisor, former principal American Ballet Theatre. Week long intensives for serious students aged 11-22. Personal attention. Former guests include Principals/ Soloists from New York City Ballet, ABT, Paul Taylor and Limon Co. Week-long camps for students aged 3-11 and adults.
4 Strings!
t 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.
The Institute of Music for Children
780 Salem Ave., Elizabeth, 908-469-1211. Office: Mon.-Fri. 10am–5pm. Five-Week Summer Institute: PreK–2nd Grade 8am–12pm and 3rd–9th Grade 8am–3pm begins June 27. Afterschool Institute: Group and private classes for children, teens and adults.
Non-profit organization offers year-round classes and private lessons in instrumental music, voice, dance, visual arts and drama to children, teens and adults. Our mission is to create H.A.R.M.O.N.Y—Helping Achieve Responsible Motivated Optimistic Neighborhood Youth by providing in-depth arts experiences. Call for more information.
Judith G. Wharton Music Center
60 Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-790-0700. Music and performing arts center offering private lessons, group classes and summer camp; all instruments, musical theater, voice, dance and drama; children, teens and adults.
Lindeblad School of Music
U.S. Hwy. 46E, Pine Brook, 973-439-7292. We offer private piano and voice lessons for all ages and levels. Beginner group piano lessons, music skills classes, early childhood classes, and summer courses are also available. Our studios are equipped with Steinway pianos. We hold our students to a high musical and educational standard.
Mason Gross School of the Arts Kids Create
Rutgers Campus, New Brunswick, www.masongross.rutgers.edu. 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 Summer Jazz Institute for high school and college-age musicians.
The Moderne Academie of Fine Arts
1820 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, 908-322-4249. The Moderne Academie of Fine Arts has been fostering the love of dance for over forty years. Summer dance program includes camps, classes and workshops.
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, Metuchen, Parsippany, 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. Holiday vacation camps offered in Parsippany in Nov., Dec., Feb., and April. 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, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, 908-737-4092. Professional theatre in residence at Kean University offers two performance-based camps for ages 11-18.
Centenary Young Performers Workshop
715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, 908-979-0900. 5-week professional theater training program for ages 9-18 offers concentrated training by a professional staff. Half-day mini-camp offered for ages 6-8.
Elefante School for the Performing Arts Musical Theatre Camp
1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence, 908-464-5928. Musical theatre camp for children in Pre-K to 12th Grade. Performance workshops and classes in dance, musical theater, and acting. Different exciting class/event each day, such as a visit from a casting director, musical theater repertoire, vocal lessons, pop singing, etc. Two week sessions starting June 27 through August 5 with a performance after each session. Camp runs from 9am-3pm, with early drop off and late pick up available.
The Do-Re-Mi School Musical Theatre Camp
93A S. Livingston Ave., Livingston, 973-758-1500. June 25-July 27, 2012, no minimum weeks required. For ages 5-12, daily 9am-4pm, morning program for ages 5-7, 9am-11am. For ages 13-15, CIT (counselors in training) are welcome to assist the instructors, participate in music activities and learn how to be leaders.
Program includes musical theater, singing, music appreciation, keyboard ensemble (level 3 and up), introductory piano (no experience necessary) and rhythm band, as well as art project connected to the music theme. Professional music and art teachers. Outdoor play, weather-permitting. Children bring their lunches on Monday-Thursday. Pizza is provided on Friday. On Fridays, parents will be invited for the last hour to listen to student performances. Academic classes are available during standard camp hours in cooperation with The Write Academy (same building). Extended hours: 8-9am and 4-6:30pm available.
Growing Stage Summer Arts Day Camp
The Palace Theatre, Rt. 183, Netcong, 973-347-4946. One and two-week sessions in July and Aug. for grades K-8 offer an introduction to theater 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 theater experience.
Judith G. Wharton Music Center
60 Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-790-0700. Music and performing arts center offering private lessons, group classes and summer camp; all instruments, musical theater, voice, dance and drama; children, teens and adults.
Kaleidoscope Theatre
Summer youth theater 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 Ampitheater, Florida Grove Rd., Woodbridge, 732-548-2884. Creative drama workshop for ages 8-11 consists of two 3-week sessions of theater games, arts & crafts, music and dance.
Luna Stage Summer Camp
95 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973-744-3309. Children in grades K-6 learn the many aspects of theater 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.
Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory
Brookside Drive, Millburn, 973-376-3636, ext. 2626. Rigorous 5-week study for gifted and talented performers ages 10-18 culminates in New Voices Concert performed on the Paper Mill Playhouse stage. Auditions in February.
The Performance Classroom
Burgdorff Cultural Center, 10 Durand Rd., Maplewood, 847-707-4252. Youth summer camp.
Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camps
800-319-0884. Nation's #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp. Learn from the pros, meet sports celebrities, make play-by-play and reporting tapes, make sports anchor tapes from TV studio and much more. For boys and girls ages 10-18. Day and overnight options available.
Jul 9-13
Montclair State University.
Playwrights Theatre Creative Arts Academy
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 Shakespeare 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.
Theater Camp of New Jersey
Clark, 908-377-5872. Four fun-filled weeks of summer theater camp for children entering 1st through 12th grade. We promise one-on-one care that will both enhance your child's skill and love of the arts! We are the complete summer theatrical experience.
science/nature camps
AWESIM Kids
Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489 x330. One week or two-week sessions feature boating, hiking, wildlife, unique day trips and more for ages 10-12. Extended day options.
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.
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Nature Discovery Program
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, 324 Forest Dr. S., Short Hills, 973-376-3587. 4 1⁄2-week nature program in summer for ages 4-5 meets Mon.-Fri. mornings.
Eco-Explorers
Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489 x335. One or two-week sessions offer nature lessons, educational field trips, games, hikes, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts and more for ages 7-9. Extended care options.
Elephant Tree Nature Camp
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, 908-273-8787. Campers ages 4-12 will discover the wonders of nature as they explore the Arboretum's gardens and woodlands. These week-long sessions will include hands-on activities, games and crafts that will nurture your child's sense of wonder, imagination and creativity.
Essex County Environmental Center Nature Explorers Summer Camp
Essex County Environmental Center, 621B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland, 908-973-228-8776. Cooperative program beween the Environmental Center and NJ Audubon Society offers outdoor explorations with activities and crafts for grades PreK-4.
Hunterdon County Park System Summer Nature Day Camp
908-782-1158. 1 and 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' 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 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.
New Jersey Academy of Aquatic Sciences Camps
1 Riverside Dr., Camden, 856-361-1023. Junior marine biologist and sea camps at the Aquarium offer opportunities for hands-on science activities.
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 Appalachian Mountain Club's Mohican Outdoor Center.
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.
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-1st-6.
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 Louemma
43 Louemma Lane, Sussex, NJ 07461, 973-287-7264. Beautiful co-ed sleepaway camp located along the Appalachian Trail in northern New Jersey. Three and six week sessions, 40+ activities, modern cabins and facilities, private lake and pool, great trips, caring staff, nutritious kid-friendly menu.
New
$1000 first time camper incentives!
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. Overnight 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. Teens who have completed ninth and tenth grades may be eligible for a counselor-in-training program.
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
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Camps
Hardscrabble Rd., Bernardsville, 908-766-5787. Overnight camps for grades 6-8. Day Camps for children pre-K to middle school.
Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camps
800-319-0884. Nation's #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp. Learn from the pros, meet sports celebrities, make play-by-play and reporting tapes, make sports anchor overnight options available. www.playbyplaycamps.com
Jul 9-13 Montclair State University.
Speers-Eljabar YMCA Camp
Dingmans Ferry, PA, 570-828-2329.
sports camps
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Yogi Berra Camps
Yogi Berra Museum, Montclair State University, 8 Quarry Rd., Little Falls, 973-655-2378. Baseball/softball camp provides boys and girls ages 9-12 a week of expert training with guest instruction from professional players.
BROADCASTING
Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camps
800-319-0884. Nation's #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp. Learn from the pros, meet sports celebrities, make play-by-play and reporting tapes, make sports anchor tapes from TV studio and much more. For boys and girls ages 10-18. Day and overnight options available. www.playbyplaycamps.com
Jul 9-13 Montclair State University.
FENCING
New Jersey Fencing Alliance (NJFA)
50-58 Burnett Ave., Maplewood, 973-763-5728. NJFA invites you to experience its 17,000 sq. ft. climate controlled, state-of-the-art fencing club. NJFA offers continuous, flexible enrollment for group and private instruction throughout the year as well as summer camps for children ages 7-17. All levels and all weapons. Our professional staff of internationally and nationally recognized coaches will guide your child through this exciting educational experience. Students will learn how to properly exercise, fencing techniques and strategies, stimulate and achieve goal satisfaction and build self esteem while having fun. Open House Mon.-Thurs. 3-9pm, Sat. 8am-2pm.
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 throughout the spring, summer and fall for children age two and up. Half day and full day summer camp for ages 6-17. Visit website for camp and clinic dates and to register online. Club membership is not required.
Lou Ruina, Golf Pro
East Orange Golf Course, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd., Short Hills, 201-213-1844. Email: louisruina@yahoo.com. 25 year golf pro offers junior camps, on course lessons, private and group lessons. Gift certificates available.
Morris County Junior Golf Clinics
Berkshire Valley Golf Course, Jefferson Twp.; Flanders Valley Golf Course, Flanders; Pinch Brook Golf Course, Florham Park; Sunset Valley Golf Course, Pompton Plains, 973-697-1041. Junior Golf Clinics and Intermediate Junior Golf Clinics are offered for ages 10-17.
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 Junior Golf Camps
• Ash Brook Golf Course, 1210 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, 908-756-0414.
• The Learning Center at Galloping Hill, 1 Golf Dr., Kenilworth, 908-241-8380.
Week long and daily summer camps for ages 7-17 of all abilities. Camps conducted by PGA Professionals at our brand new 40,000 square foot practice facility at Galloping Hill. Annual Junior Boys and Girls Public Links Tournament held in August for county residents.
US Sports Institute
732 563 2520. The US Sports Institute golf summer camp is the ideal way to introduce youngsters to the sport of golf. Children will learn all the basic golf techniques using unique and fun training methods.
GYMNASTICS
Olympika Gymnastics
250 Sheffield St., Mountainside, 908-514-0449.
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. MENTION KIDS' GUIDE FOR SPECIAL OFFER!
MULTI-SPORTS
Circus Place
3 Jill Court, Hillsborough, 908-829-3784. Offering exciting classes in circus skills, aerial arts including trapeze and silks, juggling, stilt walking, unicycle, acrobatics, tot programs, magic, birthday parties and more. Adaptive Circus and special needs classes also offered using modified equipment. Call for information about summer programs.
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.
Get It Dunne
Get it Dunne offers a year-round schedule of field hockey and volleyball clinics for children in grades 3 through 8. Check out our website for information on all our currently scheduled camps and clinics. Registration is open for all our programs! Contact us at randa@getitdunne.com or visit us on the web.
Kean University Sports Camps
1000 Morris Ave., Union. Sports camps and clinics for ages 7-18 are offered during summer and school breaks.
Morristown-Beard Day Camp
70 Whippany Rd., Morristown, 973-539-3032 ext. 569.
See complete listing under Day Camps.
Multi-Sports Camps
1-866-345-BALL. The US Sports Institute multi sports camp is the original multi sports camp where your child has the opportunity to play over 15 different sports from around the world in one fun packed week! Half day, full day & evening camps are available for children aged 3 to 14 at over 250 locations in NJ. Many others have tried to emulate the success of this camp, but none have come close to the experience and level of energy USSI offers your child. This is the true sports camp experience with so much to do in so little time!
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 6 to 16 and youth camp ages 3-5. Boarding, training, showing, horse sales and leases, and monthly horse shows.
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 programs--baseball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, preschool, birthday parties, summer basketball camps.
ROCK CLIMBING
New Jersey Rock Gym
373D Rt. 46W, Fairfield, 973-439-9860. Mon.-Fri. 2-10:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 10-8pm. Safe, friendly environment providing indoor rock climbing for birthday parties and groups, summer and winter mini camps. More information online.
RUGBY
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.
SKATING
Union Sports Arena
244-A Rt. 22W, Union, 908-687-8610. Summer soccer and hockey camps.
SOCCER
McLoughlin Sports
908-533-3049. 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.
Soccer Camps
732-563 2525. USA's wide range of camp options and dynamic professional staff ensure that you'll never need to look elsewhere for a soccer camp again. With 14 different camp types to choose from, we always have the camp to meet your child's soccer needs. Camps are open to children aged 3 to 18 and of all ability levels. Over 250 locations to choose from in NJ!
Union Sports Arena
244-A Rt. 22W, Union, 908-687-8610. Summer soccer and hockey camps.
TENNIS
US Sports Institute
732 563 2520. Provider of cutting edge tennis programs that cater for all age groups and ability levels. Programs are offered in the spring, summer and fall. All trainers are USTA certified and follow USTA curriculums.
VOLLEYBALL
Get It Dunne
Get it Dunne offers a year-round schedule of field hockey and volleyball clinics for children in grades 3 through 8. Check out our website for information on all our currently scheduled camps and clinics. Registration is open for all our programs! Contact us at randa@getitdunne.com or visit us on the web.
YOGA
Yoga Summer Camp
Mia Yoga, 116 Greenwood Ave., Montclair, 973-752-8232.
teen camps
Information about summer travel opportunities for teens can be obtained from www.goabroad.com.
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.
AFS
800-AFS-INFO. 3-7 week summer programs depart June-July and provide opportunities to live with a host family, take language classes or perform community service abroad. See Specialty Enrichmen Classes for more on AFS.
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).
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.
Chef Central Summer Cooking Camp
240 Rt. 17N, Paramus, 201-576-0100; 45 S. Central Park Ave., Hartsdale, NY, 914-328-1376. See listing under Cooking Camps.
Day Camp Sunshine
Fellowship Deaconry, 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.
Drew University Programs for High School Students
Rt. 24, Madison, 973-408-3400. A variety of summer programs are offered for academically talented high school juniors and seniors.
Morristown-Beard Day Camp
70 Whippany Rd., Morristown, 973-539-3032 ext. 569.
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 6 to 16 and youth camp ages 3-5. Boarding, training, showing, horse sales and leases, and monthly horse shows.
Playwrights Theatre Creative Arts Academy
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.
Pony Camp at Dapple Hill Farm
Minutes from I-78, within easy access of NY, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 201-725-0047. Pony Camp is an opportunity for children and young teens to enjoy the wonderful world of horses. There are many fun activities including bobbing for apples, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse games, a mock fox hunt and a costume class horse show. Dapple Hill Farm Pony Camp is famous for The Wedding we hold at the close of each session featuring our two most eligible horses fully outfitted as the bride and groom.
• Lesson packages for children and adults • Summer camp • Leasing options for students • Showing opportunities • Boarding • Indoor arena with viewing area.
Road Rulz Teen Travel
Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775
Talamini Rd., Bridgewater, 908-725-6994 x207, Fax: 908-725-9753, Email: PSilberfein@ssbjcc.org. See listing under Camp Ruach.
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.
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.
Xtreme Adventure
Somerset County Park Commission Outdoor Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489 x326. Teens ages 13-15 can sign up for one or more day trips or overnight adventures. No experience necessary.
