Camp Programs in New Jersey
Camps this page organized by county, then town
"Theme" camp programs (ie art, zoo, nature)
Summer Camps
Multiple Locations
All Children's Theatre, Inc - Day camp programs in performing arts are offered in Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Ocean, Somerset & Sussex counties during July & August; for ages 6 to 17; 973-335-5328
Children of America - several locations
Imagine Tomorrow - offers computer classes for kids; many NJ locations; 877-806-1830 x1
Kiddie Academy - several facilities located throughout New Jersey
KinderCare - summer camp programs at participating locations; a search feature on the site enables you to find the closest facilities
The Little Gym - various locations in NJ; for 3 to 8 year olds; summer & winter camps
Mad Science - offered at participating recreation departments including Brick, Edison, Fair Haven, Lacey, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Monmouth County, Neptune, Ocean, Stafford, Tinton Falls, Wall Township
Professional Sports Camps - overnight and week-long day camps for ages 8 to 18 in baseball, basketball or soccer (kids must choose one sport and sign up for at least one week); some sessions are co-ed and some offer girls soccer or girls basketball; locations at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ, Caldwell College in Caldwell, NJ and the Lawrenceville School; (973) 691-0070
YMCA - many local YMCAs offer camp programs
Children of America - several locations
Imagine Tomorrow - offers computer classes for kids; many NJ locations; 877-806-1830 x1
Kiddie Academy - several facilities located throughout New Jersey
KinderCare - summer camp programs at participating locations; a search feature on the site enables you to find the closest facilities
The Little Gym - various locations in NJ; for 3 to 8 year olds; summer & winter camps
Mad Science - offered at participating recreation departments including Brick, Edison, Fair Haven, Lacey, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Monmouth County, Neptune, Ocean, Stafford, Tinton Falls, Wall Township
Professional Sports Camps - overnight and week-long day camps for ages 8 to 18 in baseball, basketball or soccer (kids must choose one sport and sign up for at least one week); some sessions are co-ed and some offer girls soccer or girls basketball; locations at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ, Caldwell College in Caldwell, NJ and the Lawrenceville School; (973) 691-0070
YMCA - many local YMCAs offer camp programs
Atlantic County
Summer Arts Camps (Oceanville) - at the Noyes Museum of Art; week-long day camp for ages 6 to 13 with various themes; 609-652-8848
Bergen County
Lorrimer Nature Day Camps (Franklin Lakes) - day camp programs for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 11 & 8 to 12 as well as a sleepover camp for ages 10 to 14; (201) 891-2185
Zoo Camp (Paramus) - at the Bergen County Zoological Park; week-long program for children ages 5 – 15 (sessions broken down by age group); 201-262-3771
Spin the Globe Camp (Rutherford) - various sessions for ages 6 to 9, 10 to 13 and 14 to 18 years; 201-507-1800
Zoo Camp (Paramus) - at the Bergen County Zoological Park; week-long program for children ages 5 – 15 (sessions broken down by age group); 201-262-3771
Spin the Globe Camp (Rutherford) - various sessions for ages 6 to 9, 10 to 13 and 14 to 18 years; 201-507-1800
Burlington County
Rancocas Nature Camps (Mount Holly) - day camp programs for grades 1 to 2, grades 3 to 5 and grades 6 to 8; must be a member of the NJ Audobon Society; half-day and full-day options for the lower grades; (609) 261-2495
Cape May County
Summer Children's Programs (Cape May) - held at the Nature Center of Cape May; 2-hour programs twice a week for kids 1 to 3 years old as well as 2-hour, 4-day programs for older kids with various topics; other special summer programs; 609-898-8848
Essex County
Summer Squirts Camp (Montclair) - at Montclair State University; 4-week day camp for kids ages 3 to 5 to introduce kids to sports including soccer, basketball and T-ball; (973) 655-3340
Nature Explorers Summer Camp (Roseland) - week-long day camp programs at the Essex County Environmental Center; for pre-K through 4th grade (sessions broken down by age); (973) 228-8776
Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange) - week-long summer camps for kids kindergarten thru 5th grade and 6th thru 8th grade; 973-731-5800
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre (South Orange) - nonprofit theater that offers a summer theatre conservatory for kids 10 to 17 years old; 973-378-7754 x2228
Nature Explorers Summer Camp (Roseland) - week-long day camp programs at the Essex County Environmental Center; for pre-K through 4th grade (sessions broken down by age); (973) 228-8776
Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange) - week-long summer camps for kids kindergarten thru 5th grade and 6th thru 8th grade; 973-731-5800
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre (South Orange) - nonprofit theater that offers a summer theatre conservatory for kids 10 to 17 years old; 973-378-7754 x2228
Hunterdon County
Equi Sport LLC (Pittstown) - horse camp program for beginning riders through advanced; Campers will become familiar through discussions, films & practical experience with elementary minor horse ailments, horse anatomy, horse shows, saddlery & shoeing; (908) 735 8533
Mercer County
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association (Pennington) - day camp program that runs for six weeks every summer and is open to children entering first through ninth grades; (609) 737-7592
The American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School (Princeton) - summer children's classes offered in Princeton and Cranbury for ages 3 to 12 years old; (609) 921-7758
Princeton Summer Theater Workshops (Princeton) - weekday workshops held in the summer for kids ages 5 to 12 years old; the Summer Theater workshop is located on the Princeton University campus in the historic Hamilton Murray Theater; (609) 258-7062
Tiger Hall (Princeton) - A 14 week long indoor/outdoor day camp from June to September for kids 2 1/2 to 8 years old; (609) 356-0018
The American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School (Princeton) - summer children's classes offered in Princeton and Cranbury for ages 3 to 12 years old; (609) 921-7758
Princeton Summer Theater Workshops (Princeton) - weekday workshops held in the summer for kids ages 5 to 12 years old; the Summer Theater workshop is located on the Princeton University campus in the historic Hamilton Murray Theater; (609) 258-7062
Tiger Hall (Princeton) - A 14 week long indoor/outdoor day camp from June to September for kids 2 1/2 to 8 years old; (609) 356-0018
Middlesex County
Alphabet Academy (Colonia) - camp programs for "pre-3's" to 6 years old; outdoor play, crafts & activities follow a new theme each year; 732-381-8323
Plainsboro Preserve's Summer Nature Camps (Cranbury) - week-long day camp programs for grades 1 to 3 and 4 to 6; (609) 897-9400
The American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School (Cranbury) - summer children's classes offered in Princeton and Cranbury for ages 3 to 12 years old; (609) 921-7758
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School (Edison) - four programs: Camp Funshine is a Preschool camp for ages 3 to 6; Creative Adventures Day Camp is for grades 1 to 6; Summer School is for advanced credit and preview courses for grades 5 to 12, and Music Camp is for students going into grades 5-12; 908-754-1882 x319
Camp Middlesex (Edison) - at Middlesex County College; half-day & full-day programs; for children grades 1-10; programs include theatre, painting, sports, cooking, martial arts, computers; 732-906-2556
Learning Tree Pre-School (Iselin) - camp programs for "pre-3's" to 6 years old; outdoor play, crafts & activities follow a new theme each year; 732-283-4746
Middlesex Borough Recreation Department (Middlesex) - Toddler Programs offer a Happy Campers Club (ages 4 & 5 NOT in kindergarten) and Computer Tots/Computer Explorers (ages 4-6); Youth Programs include Summer Playground (K-5th grade) and PonyShare (3-6 yrs and 7-12 yrs); some programs are open to non-residents but slightly higher admission may apply
C. Vivian Stringer Basketball Camp (New Brunswick) - different programs for girls ages 8 to 17; at Rutgers University; (732) 445-4251
Summer Art Program (New Brunswick) - week-long programs for ages 7 to 14 at Zimmerli Art Museum
Summer Theatre Academy (New Brunswick) - theatre training for students 5 to18 years old in the foundations of acting, movement, voice, musical theatre and design. Each program culminates with a performance for family and friends on the Mainstage of George Street Playhouse; (732) 846-2895 x115
Summer Camp Programs (South Brunswick) - offered by the Recreation Department; Summer Parks (grades 1-5 ; max age 12 years) and Kinder Parks ( CURRENTLY in kindergarden or who will be entering kindergarden by the fall; 4 1/2 to 6 years) are day-camp programs running for two week sessions featuring a variety of arts and crafts, active and quiet games, sports, and special activities and events which are usually related to the theme of the day; they also offer a sports camp for ages 3 to 11 years, broken down by age group and sport
Plainsboro Preserve's Summer Nature Camps (Cranbury) - week-long day camp programs for grades 1 to 3 and 4 to 6; (609) 897-9400
The American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School (Cranbury) - summer children's classes offered in Princeton and Cranbury for ages 3 to 12 years old; (609) 921-7758
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School (Edison) - four programs: Camp Funshine is a Preschool camp for ages 3 to 6; Creative Adventures Day Camp is for grades 1 to 6; Summer School is for advanced credit and preview courses for grades 5 to 12, and Music Camp is for students going into grades 5-12; 908-754-1882 x319
Camp Middlesex (Edison) - at Middlesex County College; half-day & full-day programs; for children grades 1-10; programs include theatre, painting, sports, cooking, martial arts, computers; 732-906-2556
Learning Tree Pre-School (Iselin) - camp programs for "pre-3's" to 6 years old; outdoor play, crafts & activities follow a new theme each year; 732-283-4746
Middlesex Borough Recreation Department (Middlesex) - Toddler Programs offer a Happy Campers Club (ages 4 & 5 NOT in kindergarten) and Computer Tots/Computer Explorers (ages 4-6); Youth Programs include Summer Playground (K-5th grade) and PonyShare (3-6 yrs and 7-12 yrs); some programs are open to non-residents but slightly higher admission may apply
C. Vivian Stringer Basketball Camp (New Brunswick) - different programs for girls ages 8 to 17; at Rutgers University; (732) 445-4251
Summer Art Program (New Brunswick) - week-long programs for ages 7 to 14 at Zimmerli Art Museum
Summer Theatre Academy (New Brunswick) - theatre training for students 5 to18 years old in the foundations of acting, movement, voice, musical theatre and design. Each program culminates with a performance for family and friends on the Mainstage of George Street Playhouse; (732) 846-2895 x115
Summer Camp Programs (South Brunswick) - offered by the Recreation Department; Summer Parks (grades 1-5 ; max age 12 years) and Kinder Parks ( CURRENTLY in kindergarden or who will be entering kindergarden by the fall; 4 1/2 to 6 years) are day-camp programs running for two week sessions featuring a variety of arts and crafts, active and quiet games, sports, and special activities and events which are usually related to the theme of the day; they also offer a sports camp for ages 3 to 11 years, broken down by age group and sport
Monmouth County
Hunter Brook Horse Farm (Colts Neck) - summer and winter camps for beginning to advanced riders
Holmdel Preschool (Holmdel) - camp program for children up to 8 years old; (732) 888-1919
The Atlantic Club Summer Camps (Manasquan) - several day camp programs including Atlantis Prep (ages 2 1/2 to 5 years), Circus Camp (6 to 13 years), Martial Arts (4 to 12 years), Aquatics Camp (3 years & up), Summer Camp with various activities (grades 1 to 8), X Camp with BMX Bike, Rock Climbing, Surfing & more (grades 4 thru 9); sports camps for various ages & abilities in sports including tennis, basketball, lacrosse, cheerleading, softball & more
Camp Can-I-Cook (Marlboro) - various themes for these mini-camps offered to kids ages 3 & up; also in Hillsborough (732) 536-7777
Summer Friends Day Camp (Matawan) - day camp for 2 1/2 to 13 years old; dance & drama, arts & crafts, gymnastics, swimming, tennis & more; (732) 583-0138
All Star Sports 4 Kids (Morganville) - introduction to several sports as well as activities, entertainment & field trips at summer day camp for 3 to 8 years (broken down by age groups); 732-970-5555
Garden State Rocks (Morganville) - morning summer mini-camp is for kids ages 6 - 18 who love to climb. The climbing program focuses on proper equipment use, basic climbing techniques and safely; offered over 8 weeks, must sign up for a minimum of 4 days; 732-972-3003
Holmdel Preschool (Holmdel) - camp program for children up to 8 years old; (732) 888-1919
The Atlantic Club Summer Camps (Manasquan) - several day camp programs including Atlantis Prep (ages 2 1/2 to 5 years), Circus Camp (6 to 13 years), Martial Arts (4 to 12 years), Aquatics Camp (3 years & up), Summer Camp with various activities (grades 1 to 8), X Camp with BMX Bike, Rock Climbing, Surfing & more (grades 4 thru 9); sports camps for various ages & abilities in sports including tennis, basketball, lacrosse, cheerleading, softball & more
Camp Can-I-Cook (Marlboro) - various themes for these mini-camps offered to kids ages 3 & up; also in Hillsborough (732) 536-7777
Summer Friends Day Camp (Matawan) - day camp for 2 1/2 to 13 years old; dance & drama, arts & crafts, gymnastics, swimming, tennis & more; (732) 583-0138
All Star Sports 4 Kids (Morganville) - introduction to several sports as well as activities, entertainment & field trips at summer day camp for 3 to 8 years (broken down by age groups); 732-970-5555
Garden State Rocks (Morganville) - morning summer mini-camp is for kids ages 6 - 18 who love to climb. The climbing program focuses on proper equipment use, basic climbing techniques and safely; offered over 8 weeks, must sign up for a minimum of 4 days; 732-972-3003
Morris County
Summer Music Day Camp (Cedar Knolls) - week-long day camp for all ages and instruments; (973) 290-9355
Alstede Farms (Chester) - week-long day camp for ages 4-6, 7-9 & 10-14; activities include picking raspberries and peaches, planting a miniature herb garden, learning about and caring for different farm animals; (908) 879-7189
Chester Riding Club (Chester) - 6-week summer camp program
Summer Music Programs (Chester) - week-long piano program for ages 3 to 5 & 4 to 7; also Jazz Ensemble & Rock Band mini camps; Electronic Music/Composers Corner for middle schoolers; at the Piano Workshop at Chester; 908-955-3022
Pee Wee Summer Camp (Florham Park) - parents can sign children up for three hours each morning at Imagine That Museum; (973) 966-8000
Lake Rickabear (Kinnelon) - for girls ages 5-17 and run by Girl Scouts of Northern NJ; summer day camp with sessions in July and August; (973) 248-8200
The Sports Factory (Lincoln Park) - summer day camps for soccer; sessions for ages 4-6, 7-14 and high school; (973) 696-9199
Jockey Hollow Camp (Mendham) - Girl Scout summer day camp for girls going into grades 1-10; themed two-week sessions new advanced pony program, new teen programs such as robotics, engineering & fashion; (973) 248-8200
Alstede Farms (Chester) - week-long day camp for ages 4-6, 7-9 & 10-14; activities include picking raspberries and peaches, planting a miniature herb garden, learning about and caring for different farm animals; (908) 879-7189
Chester Riding Club (Chester) - 6-week summer camp program
Summer Music Programs (Chester) - week-long piano program for ages 3 to 5 & 4 to 7; also Jazz Ensemble & Rock Band mini camps; Electronic Music/Composers Corner for middle schoolers; at the Piano Workshop at Chester; 908-955-3022
Pee Wee Summer Camp (Florham Park) - parents can sign children up for three hours each morning at Imagine That Museum; (973) 966-8000
Lake Rickabear (Kinnelon) - for girls ages 5-17 and run by Girl Scouts of Northern NJ; summer day camp with sessions in July and August; (973) 248-8200
The Sports Factory (Lincoln Park) - summer day camps for soccer; sessions for ages 4-6, 7-14 and high school; (973) 696-9199
Jockey Hollow Camp (Mendham) - Girl Scout summer day camp for girls going into grades 1-10; themed two-week sessions new advanced pony program, new teen programs such as robotics, engineering & fashion; (973) 248-8200
Ocean County
Summer Theater Workshop (Lakewood) - musical theater program at the Strand Theater for students aged 7 to 18; daily experiences include rehearsals and specialized games and activities that focus on team work, movement, vocal techniques, and acting; (732) 367–7789 x215
Passaic County
Garret Mountain Equestrian Center (Paterson) - day camp in weekly sessions for children to ride horses and other equestrian activities
Nature Day Camps (Ringwood) - offered at the Weis Ecology Center in Ringwood; day camps give children entering kindergarten through 8th grade opportunities to discover & explore the natural world through hands-on activities; (973) 835-2160
Spring Lake Day Camp (Ringwood) - offers a Mini Day Camp for children entering nursery school or pre-Kindergarten. Full-day programs for kids entering kindergarten through 10th grade; activities include sports, arts and nature programs; 973-831-9000
Nature Day Camps (Ringwood) - offered at the Weis Ecology Center in Ringwood; day camps give children entering kindergarten through 8th grade opportunities to discover & explore the natural world through hands-on activities; (973) 835-2160
Spring Lake Day Camp (Ringwood) - offers a Mini Day Camp for children entering nursery school or pre-Kindergarten. Full-day programs for kids entering kindergarten through 10th grade; activities include sports, arts and nature programs; 973-831-9000
Somerset County
Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (Basking Ridge) - offers two-week session for two age groups: Eco-Explorers for ages 7 to 9 and Awe-sim Kids for ages 10 to 12; 908 766-2489
Summer Art Discovery Program (Bedminster) - in July and August, the Somerset Art Association offers its popular Art Discovery Weeks for children ages 6 to 12 years old; the week-long sessions (broken down by age groups) are available as half and full-day classes; (908) 234-2345
Scherman Hoffman Nature Camp (Bernardsville) - week-long day camp programs for ages 4 to 15 as well as a sleepover program for middle school students; (908) 766-5787 x23
Jacobus Vanderveer House History Camp (Bedminster) - in cooperation with the Township of Bedminster; week-long history day camp for children ages 9 to 13; 908-213-7000 ext 404
The Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (Bridgewater) - day camp programs for preschool to grade 9; Jewish themes & activities are included in the programming; includes recreation, arts & crafts; nature, sports; 908-725-6994 x208
Somerset Valley YMCA - camp programs in Bridgewater, Somerville & Hillsborough; recreational, enrichment and youth leadership programs; for kids kindergarten thru 10th grade
Camp Ruach JCC (Bridgewater) - 4-week, 6-week & 8-week programs for age 2 thru 9th grade; half-day, full-day and three-day programs for preschoolers; indoor & outdoor swimming pools, four sports fields, etc; 908-725-6994 x207
Hi-Hills Camp (Gladstone) - at Gill St. Bernard's School; various programs including horseback riding, recreation, nature, martial arts, creative arts; 908-234-0067
The Willow School (Gladstone) - environmentally focused day camp for preschool to grade 8; 908-470-9500 x1070
Pingry (Martinsville) - various programs for age 3 to grade 12; day camp, summer enrichment and sports programs; 908-647-5555 x1217
Camp Can-I-Cook (Hillsborough) - various themes for these mini-camps offered to kids ages 3 & up; also in Marlboro; (908) 281-2433
The Sundance School (North Plainfield) - summer programs for various ages: art and science for 2-6 years, academic enrichment for ages 5 to 8, and theatre and performance art for ages 6 to 13; 908-561-5055
McLoughlin Soccer (Raritan) - camp programs for kids 3 to 18 broken down by different age groups
Camp at Cedar Hill (Somerset) - day camp for boys and girls ages 3-14; activities include music, sports, computers; 732-356-5400
Rutgers Prepatory School (Somerset) - several summer camp programs for various age groups; 732-545-5600
Camp Riverbend (Warren) - day camp; preschool thru 10th grade; activities, including crafts, sports, environmental learning and performing arts; 888-THE-CAMP
Warren Township Recreation Department (Warren) - offers full- and half-day multi-sports camps as well as Sports Squirts camp (for ages 3-5) in conjunction with the US Sports Institute; also offers a Summer Playground program: sessions for kindergarten, 1st-6th grade, 7th-8th grade
Summer Art & Performing Arts Camps (Watchung) - the Watchung Arts Center is offering a Summer Arts Camp for ages 6-12 to introduce Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Masks, Printmaking, Art History and more, (908) 753-0190; there also is a Performing Arts Camp for ages 6 to 17 with two program choices: The Creative Dramatics Camp, which is geared for children who want to create, develop, write and perform in their own show and The Broadway Kids Camp, which gives kids various facets of the theatrical experience; (973) 335-5328
Summer Art Discovery Program (Bedminster) - in July and August, the Somerset Art Association offers its popular Art Discovery Weeks for children ages 6 to 12 years old; the week-long sessions (broken down by age groups) are available as half and full-day classes; (908) 234-2345
Scherman Hoffman Nature Camp (Bernardsville) - week-long day camp programs for ages 4 to 15 as well as a sleepover program for middle school students; (908) 766-5787 x23
Jacobus Vanderveer House History Camp (Bedminster) - in cooperation with the Township of Bedminster; week-long history day camp for children ages 9 to 13; 908-213-7000 ext 404
The Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (Bridgewater) - day camp programs for preschool to grade 9; Jewish themes & activities are included in the programming; includes recreation, arts & crafts; nature, sports; 908-725-6994 x208
Somerset Valley YMCA - camp programs in Bridgewater, Somerville & Hillsborough; recreational, enrichment and youth leadership programs; for kids kindergarten thru 10th grade
Camp Ruach JCC (Bridgewater) - 4-week, 6-week & 8-week programs for age 2 thru 9th grade; half-day, full-day and three-day programs for preschoolers; indoor & outdoor swimming pools, four sports fields, etc; 908-725-6994 x207
Hi-Hills Camp (Gladstone) - at Gill St. Bernard's School; various programs including horseback riding, recreation, nature, martial arts, creative arts; 908-234-0067
The Willow School (Gladstone) - environmentally focused day camp for preschool to grade 8; 908-470-9500 x1070
Pingry (Martinsville) - various programs for age 3 to grade 12; day camp, summer enrichment and sports programs; 908-647-5555 x1217
Camp Can-I-Cook (Hillsborough) - various themes for these mini-camps offered to kids ages 3 & up; also in Marlboro; (908) 281-2433
The Sundance School (North Plainfield) - summer programs for various ages: art and science for 2-6 years, academic enrichment for ages 5 to 8, and theatre and performance art for ages 6 to 13; 908-561-5055
McLoughlin Soccer (Raritan) - camp programs for kids 3 to 18 broken down by different age groups
Camp at Cedar Hill (Somerset) - day camp for boys and girls ages 3-14; activities include music, sports, computers; 732-356-5400
Rutgers Prepatory School (Somerset) - several summer camp programs for various age groups; 732-545-5600
Camp Riverbend (Warren) - day camp; preschool thru 10th grade; activities, including crafts, sports, environmental learning and performing arts; 888-THE-CAMP
Warren Township Recreation Department (Warren) - offers full- and half-day multi-sports camps as well as Sports Squirts camp (for ages 3-5) in conjunction with the US Sports Institute; also offers a Summer Playground program: sessions for kindergarten, 1st-6th grade, 7th-8th grade
Summer Art & Performing Arts Camps (Watchung) - the Watchung Arts Center is offering a Summer Arts Camp for ages 6-12 to introduce Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Masks, Printmaking, Art History and more, (908) 753-0190; there also is a Performing Arts Camp for ages 6 to 17 with two program choices: The Creative Dramatics Camp, which is geared for children who want to create, develop, write and perform in their own show and The Broadway Kids Camp, which gives kids various facets of the theatrical experience; (973) 335-5328
Warren County
Eyes of the Wild (Washington) - summer camp wildlife programs for ages 3-6, 6-10 & 9 & older; half and full-day
Winter Camps
Multiple Locations
The Little Gym - various locations in NJ; for 3 to 8 year olds; summer & winter camps
Monmouth County
Hunter Brook Horse Farm (Colts Neck) - summer and winter camps for beginning to advanced riders
Spring Camps
Morris County
The Sports Factory (Lincoln Park) - spring soccer camp for ages 4-6 and 7-14; (973) 696-9199
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