Best New Jersey Art Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Hoover has a large, modern dining hall, three cabins, five tent sites, a primitive site, a recreation building and full usage of Swartswood Lake for swimming, boating, and sailing. A large playfield, ropes course, archery course, hiking trails and a craft center are available for all campers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Girls entering grades 1 to 12 can choose from one or all of the camps operated by GSHNJ. All girls are welcome to participate in our summer camp programs regardless of race, religion, physical ability, economic status, or national origin. Our camp program is based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. GSHNJ camps provide a strong focus on Girl Scout fundamentals and in many of our programs girls will earn a Badge or portions of one.

Camp sessions run from July 5 through August 15. Hoover offers two experiences: General and Specialty.

General Camp programs are designed for girls entering grades 1-12 and provide a broad camp experience with varied activities and waterfront time daily. General Camp programs enable you to experience an array of camp activities every day.

Our Specialty Camp programs are designed for girls entering grades 3-12. Activities are grouped according to program, age, and interest level. Specialty Camp programs focus on a particular interest combined with traditional camp activities like swimming, boating, hiking, cook-outs, crafts, and games.

GSHNJ camps are a place where each and every girl can feel safe, valued and supported while making new friends and challenging themselves to try new things. Camp staff is committed to ensuring the health, safety and overall well-being of all campers. GSHNJ camps follow the program standards for health, safety and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, ACA, and the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Lifeguard Training: Spend a week at Camp Hoover learning the basics of water rescue and safety and earning the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, as well as First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED. Note: All campers participating in this program need to be strong swimmers and demonstrate ability to complete a series of pre-course water tests including a continuous distance swim. (Ages 15+, Fee $950)

Level 1 Archery Instructor: Become a certified Level 1 Archery Instructor! This course provides the necessary tools to maintain safety both on and off the archery range, covering range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to teach beginner archery programs in both indoor and outdoor settings. Minimum age requirement is 15. Successful completion of the course (passing both written and practical exams) provides a three year certification. (Ages 15+, Fee $575)

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp is the perfect time to bring your group to Hoover and enjoy a day or two (or more!) of fun summer activities. The waterfront is fully staffed for you to go swimming, boating or just bathe in the sun. You can participate in the Challenge Course, take a hike up Hoover's hills, try your hand at archery, make arts and crafts, enjoy cookouts and much more.

Come join us from Friday, August 21st to Monday, September 7th for this wonderful overnight camping experience. Registration information can be found on our website, Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Lou Henry Hoover is available year- round for groups and families to rent our facilities. Located on 340 acres in Middleville, New Jersey, there is something for everyone at Camp Hoover! We offer three types of accommodations: heated cabins that have sleeping quarters with bunkbeds, full bathrooms, and kitchens stocked with cooking equipment; platform tent sites that have bathhouses and pavilions for shelter; and pitch-your-own-tent sites that either have a covered pavilion and bathroom facilities or a simple trough sink. Groups are invited to plan your own adventures, select all-inclusive weekends (May to June), or arrange for individual program activities for your event. We are here to make your stay easy, enjoyable, and fun!

For more information visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org or email rentals[AT]gshnj.org

OTHER CAMP INFO:

Sessions run from July 5-August 15, and offer two experiences: general and specialty. General Camp programs offer girls an array of different camp activities every day. Specialty Camp programs focus on a particular interest combined with traditional camp activities
like arts & crafts, nature, hiking, archery, ropes course, games, cookouts, swimming, and boating. Girls develop responsibility through “kapers” (jobs that help keep Hoover in order) and other fun and enriching activities.

We offer the opportunity for girls to explore nature and the outdoors, the arts, STEM and much more. Our camp programs are designed to be fun, interactive, challenging and a time for personal growth. There is nothing better than hearing our girls say, “I did that!”

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 5 - 11, 20120
July 12 - 18, 2020
July 19 - 25, 2020
July 26 - August 1, 2020
August 2 - 18, 2020
August 12 - 15, 2020

Fees range from $190 to $1,475.

For more information and view our 2020 Camp Guide, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Hoover hires enthusiastic and dedicated adults to provide our summer camp program for girls. All camp staff participate in one week of pre-camp training conducted by trained professionals and many have taken additional training in their specialty areas. All waterfront activities are supervised by American Red Cross certified lifeguards.

We are currently looking for Role Models to participate in our programs in a variety of positions from Counselors to Lifeguards and more!

Camp Hoover follows the program standards for health, safety and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, the American Camp Association, as well as the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards.

Camp listings are available on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Each camp has its own waterfront with a fleet of canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and paddle boats that offers a wide variety of waterfront activities. Athletic facilities include a blacktop area, 2 sports fields, an archery range, rock climbing wall (real rock!), and challenge course. For indoor activities, each camp has a recreation hall and an arts and crafts cabin.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer camps are accredited by the American Camp Association(ACA). What does this mean? It shows that we have undergone a thorough review of our operation to maintain accreditation. ACA camps must meet up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality. These benchmarks are recognized as standards of the camp community. Accreditation is voluntary; our accreditation reflects our commitment to maintaining industry standards. For more information about ACA visit their website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.acacamps.org

With a variety of day camp programs for 5-16 yr olds and sleep-away camp programs for 8-17 yr olds, the YMCA truly offers something for everyone.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Please see our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): For family camp info, please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Hiring for Summer Camp 2018 has begun!  The YMCA of Greater Bergen County operates summer day and resident camps in Harriman State Park, NY every summer. For Day Camp employment enquiries contact Mary Sullivan, Day Camp Director at msullivan[AT]ymcagbc.org or 201-487-6600 x205. For Resident Camp employment enquiries contact Martin Richards, Resident Camp Director at mrichards[AT]ymcagbc.org or 201-487-6600 x220.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: The Sparta Elks Lodge is located on the boardwalk of Lake Mohawk in beautiful Sparta NJ. Sparta is in Northwest NJ in scenic Sussex County.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: An award winning summer theater camp. With professional actors in the field.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Contact the camp main office for a scholarship application.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I - Legally Blonde Jr.
*Mon. to Fri. 9:00 am-3:00 pm
July 5th - July 22nd
July 23rd Camp show open to the public.

*Session II -Once On This Island Jr.
Mon. to Fri. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
July 25th -August 12th
August 13th Camp show open to the public.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP FACILITIES: Wonderful enclosed bunks for each age group. Enclosed building for the dinning hall, gymnastics, all of the art classes and an amazing theater. Individual age specific fields for junior, intermediate, and senior sports including separate hockey, soccer, basketball and softball fields. Also tennis courts, a go-kart track, bungee trampoline and amazing high and low ropes course with elements ideally built for both 2nd grade and up as well as 1st grade and below. Our lake is 5 miles long and offers endless opportunities in sailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding and with a beautiful pontoon boat for our little ones to just go exploring. There is not much we do not have available and with 20 acres the only thing we can not do on camp is ride mountain bikes for miles so we do that right next door on a 300 acre preserve. Looking forward to enriching and exploring with you!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: With over 75 years of history Lakeview is rich in tradition and community. We believe in allowing your children wonderful opportunities to explore and discover their talents and creativity through our extensive and carefully crafted programs. Our college age counselors & experienced adult specialists and administrators will not only help develop your child's confidence but ensure a safe and amazing summer filled with enrichment & challenge. Because camp is supposed to be a welcomed home away from home of course bus transportation & hot lunch is provided daily. Call us to schedule a private tour we look forward to meeting you.

Be as creative as you can in cooking, ceramics and woodshop or play to your hearts content in hockey, soccer, tennis, basketball, or even gaga. Then on the different side of things test your skills in Mtn. Biking, ropes course, or kayaking on the lake. Then never stop learning with pioneering, archery, and Robotics & Mad Science. With a total camper to staff ratio of almost 3 to 1, well trained specialists, seasoned adult leadership team, and international staff to share their cultures and experiences, your children could not be in better hands. We look forward to expanding their horizons, increasing their self confidence, building their skills, and creating amazing new members of the LakeView family.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For 10th graders we have our LakeView Leadership Program which is a combination of camp activities, travel program and daily learning opportunities surrounding the role of a counselor.

OTHER CAMP INFO: ACA Accredited

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website enrollment information page for current tuition rates and sessions. We offer 4,5, 6,7, and 8 week sessions to all ages groups.

CAMP FACILITIES: Music, arts, and performance facilities for camps.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Lead by certified teachers with years of experience. NJWA Summer Arts Workshop (formerly the Westfield Summer Workshop) has been operating since 1972.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Volunteer opportunities for camp youth leaders.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available in cases of need. Call or email for help with the application process. Our Camp Website Link: www.njworkshopforthearts.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round music programming including private lessons, classes, and ensembles for 18 months through retirement age.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See: 3 weeks in July 8:30 - 12:30

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Volunteers and applicants can contact njwa2[AT]aol.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each day students will have the opportunity to participate in acting exercises, be guided through dance routines, play cooperative group games, and use their imagination to create art. Every week will have a unique focus highlighting different genres of performance. In the afternoon, students will have a choice of enrichments to focus on a particular aspect of theater. Enrichments will include activities like stage combat, script writing, improvisation, stage makeup, and crafts. On Friday evening, students will showcase their new skills to family & friends, highlighting what they have learned during the week.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our normal price is $220* per student for the first session, addtional weeks for the same student are $200. We also offer a sibling discount of $20 off per week. Families can contact Salad City directly if they are in need of financial aid.

OTHER CAMP INFO: What a Typical Day Might Look like
8:00 a.m. Optional Before Care
9:00 a.m. Students Arrive
9:30 a.m. Dance Class group one. Acting group two
10:30 a.m. Acting group one. Dance Class group two.
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Recreation (i.e. capture the flag)
12:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Showcase
1:30 p.m. Arts and Crafts
2:00 p.m. Enrichments
3:00 p.m. Dismissal/Optional After Care

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Hollywood Week: July 21-25, 2014
Comedy Week: August 4-8, 2014
Around the World: August 11-15, 2014

Please see our website for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Summit has approx. 30 traditional wooden cabins with electric and private facilities in each cabin. Our main buildings include our newly refinished dining hall, air-conditioned recreational hall, our medical facility, and a newly built outdoor pavilion. Summit utilizes three A frame buildings for our arts programs, a wilderness treehouse with camp fire area for cookouts, newly resurfaced basketball/tennis courts, high/low ropes course with climbing wall, heated pool, private lake, nature fields with a farm area, martial arts dojo, go-kart track with 3 karts. Summit has a small amphitheatre adjacent to our lake, with a miraculous view of our beautiful setting where we enjoy swimming, canoeing, and riding our banana boats. Our camp resides on a gently rising hillside, thus providing us with the physical basis for our motto, "The Magic on the Hill."

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summit Camp is a co-ed sleepaway camp for ages 8-19 years with issues of attention: AD/HD, HFA/Asperger’s Disorder, and/or learning differences. Using the frame of a traditional sleepaway camp, we create platforms of success where our campers can experience outcomes such as improved self-esteem, lasting friendships, and increased independence. This is accomplished through a well-orchestrated and expertly staffed backdrop to a largely traditional camp experience- guided challenges, waterfront, adventure course, and more. It is our goal and desire to take our campers from observing peer interactions to engaging in them, to learn and celebrate their own strengths and successes, and to feel a sense of belonging and shared community with those around them while they are with us.

Our Teen Travel program extends the Summit community to provide a safe yet exciting adventure to one of our many attractive national and international destination tours offering 14 day and 19 day excursions. Summit Weekenders provide a youth-group style social retreat for adolescents to have an oasis of independence, enjoyment, and success during the school year months. Regardless of the specific program, Summit provides an expertly staffed, highly structured, and truly fun experience for our youth, and has been doing so since 1969. Summit is accredited by the American Camp Association and takes pride in our long term commitment to and successes in working with special needs youth.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Transitions to Adult Living Skills program for youth aged 15-19 provides learning and vocational opportunities for our teens. We also have vocational programs for upper camp including, big brother/big sister, waiter/waitressing, working in a specialty area or as UL assistant, photography, and more. Our SUPER TEEN program focuses on building the executive function and daily living skills OUR kids needs to succeed as independently as possible.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Summit provides weekender programs in metropolitan areas throughout the country which run from Friday evening until Sunday mid-day that provide an oasis of social involvement for our youth. NY/NJ and DC/VA weekenders meet on a monthly basis.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Summit has the following resident summer staff in addition to our dual layer of counselors and specialists. • Team of senior directorship including a Master's of Education, licensed social worker, counseling psychologist, and school psychologist. • On site Physician and group of RN's for excellent medication management and treatment on site. • Head counselor who has been a proud member of the Summit community since 1983. We pride ourselves on our ongoing support and training of our staff and our phenomenal return rate of excellent seasonal staff who help us orchestrate and bring the magic to our youth year after year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ongoing information can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.summitcamp.com
Travel Tours 2018: Southeast Theme Parks; San Francisco and Hawaii; Disney Alaskan Cruise

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We would love to hear from interested applicants! We are looking for staff 20+ years of age. Counselors have prior experience working with our populations and are looking for a unique opportunity to develop skills and experience in the best setting, with the best supervision, available!

Our specialty teams include waterfront, arts, performing arts, adventure, nature, science, computers, athletics, and go-karting.

We are looking for specialty teachers that have experience leading youth and instructing others in their given area.

Please contact Leah Love, MS, leahl[AT]summitcamp.com, with interest in working for us. You may have never considered a special needs camp program- but let us show you why working for us may be the summer of a lifetime!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 3 air conditioned gorgeous studios. Boarding for out of town Summer Intensive students is located at The Lawerenceville School in our own private accommodations in Haskell House.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: *5 week Summer Intensive June 26 thru July 28 for Intermediate/Advanced dancers ages 11 - 20. Students attend 5 days per week. This program is a full day and includes ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and pilates/stretch. For ages 8 - 10, the Young Dancer program is a full day and is offered, your choice of 6 weeks June . These dancers will also experience ballet, jazz, modern, pilates, hip hop and stretch.

*Young Dancer Summer Intensive for ages 8+ the week of June 26 thru July 31. This is a full day 9:30 to 3:30 Monday thru Friday. The dancers will experience Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Pilates and Hip Hop. An in-studio presentation will be held each Friday afternoon.

*Lil Dancing Stars ages 3 - 4 and Dancing Stars ages 5 -7 will be held the week of Aug. 7 and Aug. 14. These are a 1/2 day programs of creative movement, share time/circle warm up, dance rehearsal and crafts.

*Adult/Teen Ballet Classes - offered once or twice weekly, June 27 - Aug. 17.

*Adult Only Ballet Essentials Summer Intensive. Once or twice weekly, June 19 - July 19.

*Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet Classes ages 3.5 - 7. Saturday mornings, July 1 - Aug. 5.

*Summer Maintenance Ballet Classes ages 8-10. Twice weekly evening classes to maintain skills, Aug. 8 - Aug. 31.

*Summer Repertoire Ballet Workshop for advanced dancers 13+. Class followed by repertoire, Aug. 7 - Aug. 11.

*Dance With Me. For children ages 2.5 - 4 and their caregiver, Thursdays in August.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round programs in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern and flamenco.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information please call (609) 514-1600, email studiomanager[AT]princetondance.com or visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.princetondance.com. Online registration available.

CAMP FACILITIES: Black box theatre

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Designed for our middle school performers, ages 11-14, this 2-week intensive focuses on enhancing stage presence, character development, vocal technique and dance through a series of selections appropriate to our theme. This workshop culminates with a final performance for family and friends

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Jul 08 - Jul 18, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Refer to website for more info: Our Camp Website Link: www.porchlightproductions.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Easter Seals New Jersey Camp Merry Heart Respites are designed to accommodate adults with disabilities who require minimal to moderate supervision and support with personal care. Camp Merry Heart provides a wide variety of recreation and activities to people of all ages and all types of disabilities and special needs. Well over 30,000 individuals have been served since its doors opened in 1954.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Merry Heart is a DDD, Real Life Choice, Perform Care qualified facility. Easter Seals New Jersey also provide camperships to those families who may require additional assistance.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Merry Heart is a year round facility providing both on-site camp respites and Off-site Hotel and Travel programs. Camp Merry Heart's facilities are also available for rental for your community group, company, family retreat, etc.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Merry Heart also offers: fishing, boating, splash pad, archery, biking, hiking, challenge courses, nature studies, zip line, arts & crafts, gardening, climbing tower, karaoke, music & media, dancing, talent shows, and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please view our website for a current list of all programs, availability and prices at Our Camp Website Link: www.nj.easterseals.com or phone or main office at 908-852-3896.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Easter Seals New Jersey - Camp Merry Heart is currentl seeking the following positions at our Hackettstown New Jersey location:

Summer Camp Counselors
Rope Course Instructors
Summer Lifeguards/waterfront guards
Hotel & Travel Coordinator 21+ w/ excellent driving recordFall, Winter, Spring Program Specialist
Summer Residential RN / LPN to run our Health Center

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Riverbend's 30 acres include multiple fields and courts for sports activities, art, craft and cooking studios, extensive high ropes challenge course, canoeing on the Passaic River, 4 heated swimming pools for lessons and free swim time, open air theater, extensive playground equipment and indoor space for all campers on rainy days.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Camp Riverbend Day Camp, your child can experience the most memorable summer ever—in a safe, nurturing and caring environment dedicated to growth, friendship and fun! A full range of sports, crafts, swimming, nature and more! At Riverbend, we applaud effort and enthusiasm, fun and camaraderie and camp spirit. The Breene Family welcomes you to our camp family!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
7 weeks June 26 - August 11, 2017. Minimum enrollment 2 consecutive weeks. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campriverbend.com for tuition rates.

CAMP FACILITIES: Meadowbrook offers a very wide selection of athletics, creative arts, nature, and special events as well as climbing wall and high and low ropes courses complete with a 30 foot tall zip line. Swim instruction is offered every morning and general/free swim every afternoon in our 9,000 square foot pool complex featuring 3 heated pools.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our goal at Meadowbrook is to create the best possible camp environment in which children can thrive. We believe camp is a place where children have the opportunity to try new activities, take on new challenges, increase their self esteem and grow in a safe, nurturing, fun environment. We accomplish this through a dynamic and creative program organized by our warm and caring professional staff.

This staff is what makes Meadowbrook truly unique. All staff members are carefully selected and trained and we set a very high standard for staff involvement with our campers. One of the most important aspects of each child’s summer is the special relationship that will blossom with his/her counselors. Here at Meadowbrook, every staff member knows that it is his or her job to help create those special “indelible” summer memories for our campers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Meadowbrook offers a variety of program options for our Campers entering preK through 9th grade. For a list of our current rates and programs please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.MeadowbrookDayCamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Meadowbrook is always looking for the best staff out there!  Visit the staff section on our website, at Our Camp Website Link: www.MeadowbrookDayCamp.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Please visit out website for more information, Our Camp Website Link: www.rbaymca.org

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS:

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM: Ages 13-15. In our CIT Program, teens have the opportunity to shadow our Day Camp leaders and develop leadership skills. While in the program, emphasis is on the development of values and leadership skills, self-esteem, goal setting, environmental awareness, camping skills and the confidence necessary to make the transition from camper to counselor. Space is limited.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: YCARES is a financial assistance program designed to establish reduced fee arrangements with individuals based on their circumstances and their demonstrated ability to pay. Assistance may be limited by the resources available at the time the application is processed.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS:

Holiday Care, Ages: 3-13: Take advantage of Holiday Care while school is on break! Children will enjoy structured activities including crafts, games, sports, and swimming at the YMCA.

Please provide tennis shoes, bathing suit and towel for your child. Please provide your child with a healthy bagged lunch, we will provide a PM healthy snack.

Registration is required!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit out website for more information, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.rbaymca.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: One in-person camp will be held at the Georgetown Public Library in July 2025, located in Sussex County, DE.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beginner coding skills are taught helping children learn sequencing and terms that grown up coders use everyday to create video games and more. Math and Science activities engage your child in learning and our ARTS program helps students understand how computer artists work in the field.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Online camps such as summer, holiday and school break camps run for 2.5 hours and cost $55 for the session.
1-hour classes run all year long and currently cost $20 per class.

CAMP FACILITIES: 3 outdoor pools, 2 indoor pools, water park, boys and girls locker rooms, sports fields and courts, wooded areas for hiking/nature, 4 outdoor pavilions for sheltered activities, air conditioned classrooms, 4 gymnasiums

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Neil Klatskin Day Camp at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a place for a child to have fun while growing and maturing through his or her interaction with others. We create a "communal group" where campers and staff participate together. Camp provides experiences that challenge the body, mind and imagination of each individual. Cooperation and communication within a highly supervised group setting ensures the most meaningful and exciting camp experience for each child. It is also at the Neil Klatskin Day Camp that children strengthen their Jewish identity. Staff members consider themselves partners in helping children increase their self-awareness, self-esteem and positive attitude toward adapting to the ever-changing world around us. Neil Klatskin Day Camp invites staff and campers to share in a warm, accepting and positive manner and to maintain our high standards and goals. Please visit our website to read about all of our programs at Our Camp Website Link: www.jccotp.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT (Counselor-In-Training) Program For Teens Entering 10th Grade 9 am-4 pm (8 weeks) Participants in the CIT Program have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience they need to become camp counselors in summers to come. CIT's participate in special sessions on group dynamics, Jewish programming and leadership training. They develop a close group made up of other teens in leadership capacities and receive support, assistance and guidance throughout the camp season. CIT’s assist counselors with campers in each of our programs which enables them to learn about working with children of all ages. Lunch is included in the fee, and transportation is available.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid is available for both camp and JCC membership. Please contact the camp office at 201-567-8963 for an application.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Lunch and snacks, towel service, trips, group photo, camp t-shirts, backpack, water bottle, and weekly challah bread are all included. Call for more information. 201-567-8963

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Neil Klatskin Day Camp is seeking to fill the following positions for summer 2018:

Lifeguards (Red Cross Certified)
Head Counselors (certified educators only)
Sports Staff (including Physical education teachers)
Senior Counselors (current college students)

Experience and a love of working with children ages 3-7. Must be available for the full 8 weeks of camp (June 25th-August 17th) and for staff orientation before camp.

Please contact Melissa Peters at mpeters[AT]jccotp.org with interest.  For a staff application and info about NKDC, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.jccotp.org and click on "Work [AT] Camp".

CAMP FACILITIES: With our beautiful lake as the centerpiece, we have various villages of cabins, plus great program lodges, a big dining hall, sports courts and fields, fire rings, 2 waterfronts, and beautiful trails connecting it all together.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Fairview Lake is comprised of five camp types - Traditional Camp, Ranch Camp, ETC, our adventure program, Specialty Camp, and Counselor in Training. We offer coed, boys, and girls programs. Camp sessions are between 1 and 6 weeks long. Our programs were established in 1915, and we have a long history of running safe, kid-focused camps. Our staff comes from all over the country and globe are thoroughly vetted before they are hired, and participate in extensive training before camp starts.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Here at the Y, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to go to camp. Financial assistance is available through an application process. Details can be found on our website.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Throughout the year, Fairview Lake offers many family weekends, adult programs, and group opportunities. We are a year-round facility, and we are Northern NJ's largest outdoor education center!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our first week of camp starts on June 26, 2022. See our website for complete information on session length and pricing. We offer financial assistance for families who might not otherwise be able to afford camp - see our website for more details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is hiring! We have positions available starting as early as MARCH 2022. Our year-round program instructor works with visiting groups, schools, conferences, and families in a variety of program areas. Training is provided. Shared housing, laundry, and meals (when the kitchen is open) are also included.

Sleepaway and day camp positions are also available! See a complete list of our open positions at Our Camp Website Link: www.fairviewlakeymca.org 

CAMP FACILITIES: 12 bunk rooms, outdoor pool, cafeteria, arts & crafts room, gym, game room, outdoor playground, basketball courts, outdoor fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sign up for the summer of a lifetime at Camp Gan Israel Highland Park! For ages 3-12! Unbelievable packed schedule: Trips, Swimming, Karate, Theatre, Dance, Sports, A/C, Edible Crafts, Mad Science, Archery, Game room, Scrapbooking, Outdoor Hunt, Daily Hot lunches & Snacks, Shabbos Party, Prize Store, Challah Baking and lots more! Check us on the web: Our Camp Website Link: www.Ganisraelnj.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Program for girls entering 8th grade.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Rates are per week: Day Camp: $275 ($2020 for summer) Please check our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.GanIsraelNJ.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Pool Staff: *The Head Lifeguard is required to be 22+. Lifeguards are required to be post high school. *Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED, WSI a plus. *Have a minimum of: two years experience consisting cumulatively of at least 16 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard.

Pool staff are required to have strong communication and leadership skills, strong risk management and safety awareness, and a thorough knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.

All pool staff are responsible for guarding their area of responsibility, responding to any level of incident around the entire facility, enforcing our rules fairly and politely, checking and maintaining pool chemicals (head guard), ensuring member safety, being patient and enthusiastic while teaching and holding productive lessons, setting up and cleaning up lesson station,and other tasks assigned by the Director and Head Lifeguard.

CAMP FACILITIES: NJPAC is a world-class and community-based cultural venue. The NJPAC Arts Education building holds classrooms, piano lab, Mac lab, Auditorium, Horizon Black Box Theater, two dance studios and single practice rooms.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: young artist summer intensive

Dance • Devised Theater • Musical Theater
NJPAC faculty members provide a positive and nurturing learning environment for students to develop their inner artist. Every division of the Young Artist Summer Intensive builds skills in the performing arts and gives students the opportunity to express themselves and create.

Apprentice Division
Ages: 10 - 16
Session One: July 9 - 20
Session Two: July 23 - August 3
Times: 9AM - 3:30PM
Tuition: $650 per session
Apprentice is an introductory program in which young artists with little or no experience explore voice, dance and devised theater.

Artisan Division**
Ages: 12 - 18
Dates: July 9 - August 3
Times: 9AM - 3:30PM
Tuition: $1,100
In Artisan, emerging artists study voice, dance and devised theater and begin to develop a performing arts portfolio.

Advanced Division**
Ages: 12 - 18
Dates: June 25 - July 27
Times: 9AM - 4PM
Tuition: $1,250
In the Advanced program, students dedicated to the performing arts, hone skills and build self-confidence in one discipline: dance, devised theater or musical theater.

**Audition required. Audition dates are March 17, 2018 and April 28, 2018. Students must be registered in order to audition.

all female jazz residency

Regina Carter, Artistic Director

Young women find inspiration and build community in this one-week jazz immersion program. Students refine their instrumental or vocal skills and work side-by-side with respected jazz musicians. The program includes individual lessons, small ensemble work, industry panel discussions, and field trips to landmark jazz institutions before culminating in a student showcase.

OVERNIGHT RESIDENCY AT RUTGERS
UNIVERSITY-NEWARK
Ages: 14 - 25
Dates: July 8 - 14
Tuition: $1,400 for on campus residents;
$1,050 for commuters

hip hop intensive

As a community, students discover how to reimagine their world and express themselves using fundamental hip-hop cultural practices and artmaking. Students learn beatmaking (DJ, production, beatboxing); movement (break dance, classic hip-hop dance, today's trends and choreography); MCing (rap and spoken word), and visual arts (graffiti, wearable art and mural design) from ambassadors, entertainers and preservers of the culture!

Ages: 10 - 18
Dates: June 25 - July 20
Times: 9AM - 3:30PM
Tuition: $850

jazz r&b intensive

Explore the creativity and vibrancy of Latin, Classic Jazz and R&B. This intensive will enrich your repertoire with different methods of musicianship, ensemble work, listening, imporvisation and performance. NJPAC's Jazz Faculty of professional musicians will guide you through a cultrual journey and take your vocal, instrumental and songwriting skills to the next level.

Ages: 12-18
Dates: June 25 - July 6
Times: 9AM - 4PM
Tuition: $500

NJPAC filmmakers

In collaboration with Downtown Community TV, the NJPAC Filmmakers is a intensive filmmaking arts training program. Through summer classes, students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking with an emphasis on creating their own original films. While creating films, students will attain artistic and technical skills in camera, audio, and editing programs; practice the art of storytelling using design, lighting, sound and image; create documentaries, music videos, and/or public service announcements. The program also helps students attain skills in media literacy and analysis; view and deconstruct films in round table discussions with media professionals. The program will host an end-of-the-summer film sharing where students will showcase their work.

Ages: 13-18
Dates: July 23 - August 3
Times: 9AM - 3:30PM
Tuition: $570

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At the NJPAC Center for Arts Education, we provide scholarship opportunities for students who because of financial limitations are unable to participate in our performing arts programs.

Arts Training scholarship opportunities come in the form of full and partial scholarships to our tuition-based programs. A limited amount of scholarships are available each year to those who meet the requirements. No student is turned away from our programs because of their inability to pay.

For more information visit: Scholarship/Financial aid information is available at Our Camp Website Link: www.njpac.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.njpac.org for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We will be hosting our camps at our school which is also a state-of-the-art recording studio equipped with the most professional recording gear on the East Coast!

Students will also get to rock out outside in our huge outdoor staging area. Get the feel of performing at an epic outdoor festival!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Improve your singing in our A Cappella Bootcamp and learn how to harmonize with other voices

March to the beat of your own drum in our Drumline camp

Learn how to play your favorite songs Guitar or Ukulele so you can play the summer away!

All of our camps are led by our expert teachers who are active musicians and have years of experience working with students of all ages.

Space is limited, so enroll today! Register before June 1st for discount pricing!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website for more information about specific camp dates and times!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 9 air-conditioned and heated cabins, an olympic size ramp accessible swimming pool, rustic amphitheater, Nature Center and Trail, basketball, volleyball, an accesible playground and a Sensory Garden.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff hail from all around the globe and right here in Gloucester County. They come to us as students in physical therapy, special education, speech pathology, occupational therapy and diverse other areas of study. Our camp is American Camping Association Accredited. This year we will be celebrating our 56th year providing a recreational respite experience for children and adults with developmental disabilities. As an Arc Gloucester program we strive to help these individuals and their families reach their highest potential through advocacy, education and quality services.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Many of our campers receive funding through DDD, DCF and various other state and local sources. This usually includes one whole week of camp. Please be sure to talk to your support worker if you think our camp might benefit your camper. We also have scholarships available to campers living in family homes through The Stephanie B. Furrer Foundation and grants.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer additional recreational respite overnights and weekends as well as Travel Camp during the year. Please call for a current schedule. This is a great way to try out camp!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Residential Sessions

One Week Sessions are $1179, Two Weeks Sessions are $2830.

Session 1: June 23 - June 28
Session 2: June 30 - July 5
Session 3: July 7 - July 19
Session 4: July 21 - July 26
Session 5: July 28 - Aug 9
Session 6: Aug 11 -16

Day Camp

One Week of Day Camp is $591

Session A: June 24 - June 28
Session B: July 1 - July 5
Session C: July 8 - July 12
Session D: July 15 - July 19
Session F: July 29 - Aug 2
Session G: Aug 5 - Aug 9
Session H: Aug 12 - 16

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested applicants for Residential Camp Counselor, Day Camp Counselor, or EMT please call 856-629-4502 for more information.

Come join us for the best summers of your life. Meet staff from around the world and have an experience that will define the rest of your life!

CAMP FACILITIES: Notre Dame High School offers a wireless environment, new science labs, turf playing field with track, newly preforming arts facility and strength and conditioning facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For more information on Notre Dame High School's summer athletic camps, please visit Notre Dame's website Our Camp Website Link: www.ndnj.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July-August.

For questions on any of the summer offerings at ND, please contact Sean Clancy at 609.882.7900, ext. 160 or email summer[AT]ndnj.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our directors are professional, certified by the State of New Jersey educators with backgrounds in teacher and theater-arts. They teach in area school districts working with children from ages 6 - 15.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Registration is $349 per student. Deadline for early registration is May 15. Discounts for additional children are available as well as payment plans.

CAMP FACILITIES: Morris Knolls boasts a high end black box theatre and dance studio along with a high capacity auditorium for our performances.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 2022, the Morris Regional Performing Arts Company prides itself on a singular goal: shining a spotlight on tomorrow's stars. Built by performing arts educators, Morris Regional PAC strives to provide supplemental performing arts education to students in Morris County, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas.

Aware of the growing need for a comprehensive performing arts education, MRPAC is built uniquely around the goal of providing a well-rounded educational opportunity to its students. MRPAC, and its founding members, believes in an inclusive approach to training the next generation. At MRPAC, we value the opportunity to put students on stage as much as possible, allowing them to develop and hone their craft in real-time. Students who study at MRPAC are guaranteed individualized instruction within the context of large scale performances.

Our team of professionals represents a diverse and comprehensive background of skillsets. The MRPAC has been constructed by certified educators, and includes a broad background of industry experience. With multi-disciplinary training, our staff includes professional actors, musicians, dancers, stage managers, and technical professionals.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Both the Summer Spotlight Series and the production of Clue will run from July 15-26, with performances on the evenings of July 26 and 27. The Summer Spotlight Series will meet weekdays from 9:00-2:00 and rehearsals for Clue will meet from 3:30-8:00.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

Our Summer Conservatory Programs are week-long (5 day) programs that focus on one or two specific arenas of theatrical craft and artistry, such as acting, singing, dance and/or improv and provide students a chance to focus more specifically on areas they want to improve and excel in or gain a footing in (such as in our Beginner's Musical Theatre Conservatory).

Our Summer Musical Theatre Intensives, which are divided into three-week (15 day) programs comprised of three options: Intensive I (Ages 10-16, Intensive 2 (Ages 13-18), and a condensed Intensive I (8 Day option - Ages 10-16). These intensives focus on the application of theatrical craft and artistry in all major arenas of performance: improv, acting, dance, and voice. Participation in one of our conservatories is a great chance for students to demonstrate their talent on a grand scale, and allows them to develop at their own pace in a supportive and constructive environment , working on material that is age and skill appropriate, while affording students a chance to also push and test the boundary of what they think is possible to help them unlock their hidden potentials.

Refer to website.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Rhino Theatre and Rhino Studio operate all year long with interesting and unique programming. We offer workshops (weekly and one day only). As well as shows that kids and teens can audition for or watch as an audience member. Please call us or visit our website for more details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Many weekly camps and three 3-week camps to choose from! Please check out our website for the different programs!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Rustic cabins surround the large play field and provide a cool retreat after fun in the sun. Miles of hiking trails surround the camp. Girls have the opportunity to enjoy nature and spend time in small and large group activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Day camp sessions run from July 6 - August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, Monday through Friday, for girls entering grades K to 10. Before and after care is also available.

Girls are grouped according to age in units. Girls participate in a program theme each week along with art studio, hiking, outdoor cooking, nature, sports, games, archery (grades 2 and up), and all-camp activities. During their time at camp, girls will develop a sense of responsibility and independence in a relaxed, non-competitive setting.

Campers in grades 4 and up can opt to participate in an 1-night overnight during sessions 2,4,6.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our camp program is based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Several of our programs are designed for girls to earn a full badge or part of a badge during their time at camp.

Our summer day camp fees include all activity supplies, t-shirt (one per camper), daily snacks, and bus transportation.

Camp program listings and registration are available on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 - July 6-10, 2019
Session 2 - July 13-17, 2019
Session 3 - July 20-24, 2019
Session 4 - July 27-31, 2019
Session 5 - August 3-7, 2019
Session 6 - August 10-14, 2019

Prices range from $345-$650 per session.

A full list of program offerings and fees is located in our Camp Guide, located at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The OVAL Day Camp provides fun and education programs that are designed to give girls new and unique opportunities to learn, grow, and make friends.

All staff participate in a week of pre-camp training where they become oriented to the camp, job responsibilities, procedures, and rules and work on their counseling and camp skills. The OVAL follows the program standards for health, safety, and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, the American Camp Association and the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards are followed.

Staff positions and applications are available on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our performances are held in a fully equipped college's performing arts center theater. Accompanying a proscenium stage, the facility offers: dressing rooms, catwalks, a posh lobby, elegant theater style seating, and more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Dates: Monday July 25th - Sunday August 7th
Cost: $450.00 Tuition for two week camp plus $25 Audition Fee

More information can be found at fccamps.org.