Arts Camps
Actors’ NET of Bucks County, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville 19067. 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org.
Four-week, immersive Summer Stars day camp where students learn from professional instructors about the three main staple of theatre arts: acting, singing, and dancing. For ages 7 to 17; no prior experience required.
All For Dance, 1083 Washington Boulevard, Foxmoor Shopping Center, Robbinsville 08691. 609-426-4050. www.allfordancestudio.com.
One-week morning Dance & Craft camp for ages 4 to 9. One-week morning dance intensives for ages 9 and up in lyrical/contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and tap.
Allegra School of Music and Arts, 856 Route 206, Building D, Second Floor, Hillsborough 08844. 908-874-4351. www.allegrasma.com.
Musical theater programs for grades 3 to 12. Two-week sessions for ages 7 to 14 are “Annie Jr.” and “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” Three-week session for ages 13 to 19 is “Footloose the Musical.” Two-week session for ages 11 to 19 is “The Wizard of Oz.”
American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton Shopping Center, Suite C, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7758. www.arballet.org.
Summer Intensive, a five-week program in dance for ages 13 and up by audition. Summer Intensive Intermediates, ages 11 and up, one to seven week sessions. Summer Intensive Juniors, ages 9 to 11, one to five-week sessions. Programs held at Princeton and Cranbury studios. Also Summer Intensive: Dance Power, four-day day camp in New Brunswick with daily ballet plus instruction in hip hop, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary.
Appel Farm Summer Arts Camp, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer 08318. 856-358-2472. www.appelfarmartscamp.org.
Residential arts program with one, two, and four-week sessions for ages 8 to 16. Campers select two majors and two minors. All culminate with performances and exhibitions. Majors include theater performance, technical theater, music, art & technology, dance, visual arts, photography, video, creative writing, and sports & swim.
Arden Theater Company, 40 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia 19106. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.
One- and two-week themed drama camps and one-week specialty camps in design, comedy, musical theater, and dance for grades 1 to 5. Masterclass week and one-week specialty summer studios for grades 6 to 8. Two masterclass weeks, four-week musical conservatory (“Rent: School Edition”), and one-week acting conservatory for grades 9 to 12.
Artists of Yardley, 949 Mirror Lake Road, Lower Makefield 19067. www.aoyarts.org.
Half-day morning or afternoon arts camps for ages 5 to 16 in media including acrylic painting, sewing, oil painting, fashion design, cartooning, 3D creations, jewelry making, and more.
Arts Council of Princeton, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton 08542. 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
One-week sessions for 11 weeks of themed camps. Programs for grades kindergarten to grade 8 include Moving & Making, Sewing & Fiber Art; Stop Motion Animation; and more.
Ballet of Central NJ, 4 Tennis Court, Hamilton 08619. 609-249-4066. www.balletcnj.org.
Five-week summer intensive for ages 10 to 19 divided into three levels. No audition required. Performance opportunity for those attending at least the final three weeks.
Dance Corner Inc., 335 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Southfield Shopping Center, West Windsor 08550. 609-799-9677. www.thedancecorner.org.
Dance camps for ages 3 to 12. Intensives in hip hop, technique, jazz, jumps, turns, and acrobatics, ballet, and lyrical dance. Competition boot camps. Also classes for all ages.
Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton 08809. 908-735-8415. www.hunterdonartmuseum.org.
Eight themed one-week sessions for ages 5 to 14 including sculpture, drawing, acting, printmaking, and more. Two three-hour sessions available daily. Two one-week programs for ages 3 to 5 in June.
Leaping Dog Art Studios, 325 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown 08505. 609-400-5623. www.leapingdogartstudios.com.
Nine one-week programs for ages 6 to 15. Themes include clay and sculpture, fashion design, fantasy art and game creation, dungeons & dragons, and more. Morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions available.
Martin Center for Dance, 11 Princess Road, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-937-8878. www.martinbartonarts.com.
Full day five-week summer intensive for advanced dancers ages 13 to 22 including classic ballet, pointe, and partnering; at least one year on pointe required. Intermediate/Advanced division for dancers ages 10 to 13, three weeks; intermediate division for ages 9 to 10, two weeks; and children’s summer ballet workshop for ages 4.5 to 8, one week.
McCarter Center Summer Theater Program, 91 University Place, Princeton 08540. 609-258-8289. www.mccarter.org/summercamp.
One one-week and three two-week “Players” sessions for ages 6 and 7, “Company” sessions for ages 8 and 9, “Troupe” sessions for ages 10 and 11, and “Performers” sessions for ages 12 to 15; and two-week professional “Ensemble” acting intensive for ages 13 to 17. Each week campers create and perform in an original play based on a weekly theme.
Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown 18901. 215-340-9800. www.michenerartmuseum.org.
Eight themed weeks of programs for ages 5 to 7 and 7 to 11, divided into morning and afternoon sessions with lunch available to create a full-day program. Full day programs in drawing, painting, stained glass, anime, comic book creation, and more for ages 11 to 18.
Mill Ballet School, 46 North Sugan Road, New Hope 18938. 609-397-7616. www.millballetschool.com.
One-week ballet and diverse dance bootcamps for ages 8 to 18; one-week fairytale ballet camp for ages 3 to 7; and three-week choreographic workshop for ages 10 to 18.
New Jersey School of Ballet, 15 Microlab Road, Livingston 07039. 973-597-9600. www.njschoolofballet.com.
Intensive program for ages 12 to 20 and elite youth intensive for ages 8 to 13 by audition; open youth intensive for ages 8 to 13 no audition required.
Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrence 08648. 609-882-7900. www.ndnj.org.
Summer Art Camp for grades 4-9; Performing Arts Summer Session for grades 6-12; and Instrumental Session for grades 9-12.
Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Princeton 08540. 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com.
iBallet Summer Intensive 2025 for ages 10-13 and 14-20 featuring instruction with American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum Affiliate Instructors and guest teachers; audition required. Young Dancer Summer Intensive for ages 8-11 features classes in ballet and other dance forms, skill-appropriate repertoire, choreography, stretch and conditioning, and a weekly performance for parents. Maintenance Ballet Classes for ages 8-12; Adult and Teen Ballet Classes for ages 12-adult; and Dance with Me, Pre-Primary, and Primary Ballet for ages 2.5-7. Dancing Stars and Little Dancing Stars for ages 3.5-7 are week-long summer dance camps. Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern Dance classes for ages 7-adult. Repertory Week for ages 12-19 features intensive classes focused on advancing ballet technique, variations, and repertory.
Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton 08540. 609-683-1194. www.princetonfriendsschool.org.
Art camp for grades K to 5 and drama camp for grades 5 to 8 include daily swimming. Kungaloosh Camp for grades 3 to 8 offers a full day immersion experience, including theme-specific projects.
Princeton Photography Workshop, 20 Library Place, Princeton 08540. www.princetonphotoworkshop.com.
Two one-week sessions for ages 13 to 17. Learn basics of lighting, composition, and capturing the image you envision; indoor and outdoor hands-on photo experience, including nature, portraits, street photography, light painting, and macrophotography; practice with PhotoShop Lightroom; and photo reviews/discussions. Digital camera and laptop required.
Solebury School, 6820 Phillips Mill Road, New Hope 18938. 215-862-5261. www.solebury.org.
StarCatchers theater camp for grades 4 to 12. Three-week session culminates in performance of “Beetlejuice Jr.” at Solebury’s Performing Arts Center. Three-week scenic arts camp for students entering grades 7 to 12.
Talk of the Town Dance Studio, 528 Route 33, Hamilton 08619. 609-890-0086. www.talkofthetowndancestudio.com.
Two one-week dance camps offer a chance to try new styles and create your own choreography. Sessions also include crafts, movies, and a pizza party.
Taubenslag Productions, 375 Old Post Road, Edison 08817. 732-422-7071. www.taubenslagproductions.com.
Theater camp with half and full-day programs, two, three, and eight-week sessions, ages 6 to 16. CIT and junior counselor program for grades 10 and up. Weekly musical production and a Broadway spectacular to end the summer.
The Dance Connection, 1 Jill Court, Building 16, Suite 12, Hillsborough 08844. 908-874-8800. www.danceconnectionnj.com.
Dance camp for ages 5 to 11 includes dance classes, collaborative challenges, scenery building, crafts, and more. Each week ends with the creation of a dance musical. Five themed one-week sessions: Green and Pink; Ice, Ice, Baby; Genie in a Bottle; Broadway Bound; and King of the Jungle.
The Painter’s Loft, 1 Tree Farm Road, Suite 3, Pennington 08534. 609-730-4278. www.thepaintersloft.com.
Eight one-week sessions of half-day morning art camp, half-day afternoon pottery camp, or full-day camp for ages 6 and up.
Tomato Patch Performing Arts Workshops, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor 08550. 609-570-3333. www.tomatopatch.org.
Visual and performing arts workshops explore arts, dance, theater, and vocal music. Session one is a four-week session for grades ages 13 to 17. Session two is a three-week session for ages 10 to 12. Tomato Patch Jr. for ages 4 to 12 offers Saturday morning theater workshops. Master class is for students ages 13 to 17 who have attended Tomato Patch or had other formal theater training.
Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Municipal Complex, Somerset 08875. 732-873-3009. www.villagerstheatre.com.
Two three-week sessions for ages 7 to 15 include acting, dance, voice and musical theatre through both instruction and experience. Both culminate in performances: “Madagascar Jr.” for session 1 and “Legally Blonde Jr.” for session 2.
West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor 08550. 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org.
One and two-week visual and performing arts camps for ages 6 to 13 including multi-arts, musical theater, studio art, digital media, filmmaking, and more, plus half-day programs for ages 13 to 17 including painting, drawing, and architecture.
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick 08901. 848-932-7237. zimmerli.rutgers.edu.
Art camp in five one-week sessions for ages 7 to 14. Explore the galleries and learn new art forms including drawing, murals, and plein air painting. Half and full days available.
Day Camps
4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens, 112 Log Cabin Road, North Brunswick 08902. 609-989-6831. nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/gardens.html.
One-week day camps for ages 6 to 14 with themes “Eco-Friendly Feats,” “Flora Festival,” and “Fantastic Fauna.” The program combines the social/emotional learning of 4-H Camp’s friendly, communal, tech-free experience with the beautiful environment and educational opportunities of Rutgers Gardens.
Black Bear Lake Day Camp, 457 Stage Coach Road, Millstone Township 08510. 609-259-1777. www.blackbearlake.com.
Four to eight-week programs for ages 3 to 15. Horseback riding, transportation, towel service, and lunch are included. Fishing, boating, water park in the lake, lifeguard training, scuba diving, and more. New electives chosen weekly. Daily swim lesson and free swim in three heated pools. Air conditioned drama center. Extended hours, central transportation, and sibling discount available.
Bordentown CDA Summer Camp, 48 Dunns Mill Road, Bordentown 08505. 609-298-0025. www.bordentown.k12.nj.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=443431&type=d&pREC_ID=956138.
Four-week day camp for grades K to 4 and pre-teen camp for grades 5 to 6. One-week themed camps include art, basketball, wrestling, theater, woodworking, and ultimate sports. After-care available.
Boys & Girls Club of Trenton & Mercer County, 212 Centre Street, Trenton 08611. 609-392-3191. www.bgcmercer.org.
Youth camp for ages 5 to 14 includes arts & crafts, music, nature, STEM, fitness, character development, and other programs. The Spruce Street Club host camp for ages 5 to 14, and the Centre Street Club for ages 5 to 10. Tween Travel Campers (ages 11 to 14) participate in one half-day and two full-day trips each week and participate in sports, STEM, career exploration, team building, and more.
Camp NAC, 120 Pheasant Run, Newtown 18940. 215-968-0600. www.campnac.com.
Camp NACster for ages 3 to 15 organizes activities such as sports, art, games, and swimming around a daily theme. Half-day specialty camps for ages 3 to 5. Full-day specialty camps for ages 6 to 12. Teen camps for ages 13 to 15 include field trips. CIT program. Sports training camps.
Capital Area YMCA, 431 Pennington Avenue, Trenton 08618. 609-599-9622. www.capitalymca.org.
Camp Adventures for grades 1 through 6. Camp Small Adventures for Pre-K to rising kindergarteners. Camp YMCA at Rider for grades 1 to 6, plus CIT program for grades 7 to 9. DanceSense dance intensive for ages 8 to 16.
Catholic Youth Organization Day Camp, 453 Yardville Allentown Road, Yardville 08620. 609-585-4280. www.cyomercer.org.
Day camp in Yardville for ages 5 to 13 under the auspices of Catholic Youth Organization of Mercer. One three-week and three two-week sessions. CIT program for ages 14 and 15. Extended hours available.
REC (recreational/educational camp) for ages 5 to 12 and CIT program for ages 14-15 at 920 South Broad Street, Trenton.
Program for ages 5 to 12 at 749 East State Street, Trenton.
Ewing CYO Camp for ages 5 to 10 including daily swimming at 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing.
Bromley Center offers eight-week program for ages 5 to 9 at 1801 East State Street, Hamilton.
Country Roads Day Camp, 139 Pinebrook Road, Manalapan 07726. 732-446-4100. www.countryroadsdaycamp.com.
2-6-Four to eight-week sessions for pre-K to grade 8. CIT and travel program for grades 9 and 10. Pools, trapeze, climbing wall, 23 acres of woods, air conditioned buildings. Hot lunch with a salad and pasta bar daily, and towel service are included. Half days available for ages 3 to 5.
Eagle’s Landing Day Camp, 74 Davidson Mill Road, North Brunswick 08902. 732-821-9155. www.eagleslandingdaycamp.com.
Co-educational for ages 3 to 15 features two to eight-week programs. Four transportation choices. Trip program for grades 6 to 8. Mini program for ages 3 to 5 available. LIT program for students entering grade 9. CIT program for students entering grade 10. Four pools, hot lunch, insurance, horseback riding, mini-golf, and supplies included. Extended day available.
ESF Summer Camps at Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, Princeton 08540. 610-581-7100. www.esfcamps.com/princeton.
Traditional day camps for pre-school through grade 8 and young leaders program for grades 9 and 10. Junior camps through grade 2 include daily swim instruction, art, science, singing, dancing, and more. Senior camps through grade 8 include True Life Adventures, recreational swimming, art, sports, team initiatives, archery, gaga, special events, and more, plus choice of daily electives.
Ewing Recreation Department, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing 08628. 609-883-1776. www.ewingnj.org/summer-camps.
Ewing Recreation Summer Camp for grades K to 5 is held in eight one-week sessions on the grounds of the Fisher School and Ewing Senior & Community Center. Teen Travel for grades 6 to 8 is held in seven one-week sessions. Campers travel four days and stay in Ewing one each week. Co-ed basketball camp for grades 4 to 8. CIT program for rising grade 9, Ewing residents only.
Fernbrook Farms Education Center Summer Camp, 144 Bordentown-Georgetown Road, Chesterfield 08515. 609-298-4028. www.fernbrookeducation.org.
Pollywogs for ages 3 to 5, two, three, or five days per week. Junior Fiddleheads Camp for ages 5 and 6 to explore the farm and nature. Fiddlehead Day Camp for ages 6 to 11 to explore ponds, and creeks, harvest vegetables, tend to animals, make musical instruments, and catch insects. Young Stewards Summer Camp for ages 12 to 14. Extended day available.
Frogbridge Day Camp, 7 Yellow Meeting House Road, Millstone Township 08510. 609-208-9050. www.frogbridgedaycamp.com.
Day camps for ages 3 to 15 in two to eight-week sessions. Extended hours available. Mini-week Tadpole Village for ages 3 to 5. Age group-based programs for ages 6 to 12. Day trips for eighth graders; CIT and teen travel for ninth and tenth grades. Transportation, bathing suit laundering, towels, and hot lunch included. Ziplines, pool slides, bumper boats, rock climbing, and a petting zoo.
Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ, 40 Brace Road, Cherry Hill 08034. 800-582-7692. www.gscsnj.org.
Oak Spring Girl Scout Day Camp, 228 Weston Road, Somerset 08873, is a day camp for girls completing kindergarten to grade 11. Themed camps for different age groups include arts, nature, science, adventure, and more. CIT and Camp Aide programs for high school students. Bus transportation from Mercer and Middlesex counties available.
Guidepost Montessori at Princeton Meadows, 666 Plainsboro Road, 2100, Plainsboro 08536. 609-799-6668. www.guidepostmontessori.com.
Mix of new themes and classic camp activities both indoors and outdoors, in person or online, for ages 6 to 12. Themes include superhero training, making music, game design, art and architecture, medieval times, theater and improv, and mad scientist.
Hamilton Area YMCA JKR Branch, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton 08619. 609-581-9622. www.hamiltonymca.org.
Owls Summer Enrichment Program for preschoolers blends indoor and outdoor activities with a garden where children will cultivate a love of nature and a connection to plants. Pool and water play included. Four themed two-week blocks; register for individual weeks. Themes are the mighty jungle, down on the farm, Disney, and at the beach. Three-day or five-day programs; after care available.
Hamilton Area YMCA Sawmill Branch, 185 Sawmill Road, Hamilton 08620. 609-581-9622. www.hamiltonymca.org.
Camp at 185 Sawmill Road. Extended hours and transportation are available. Traditional day camps for ages pre-K to 13 plus CIT program for ages 14-15; specialty art, sports, and high performance basketball camps; and camps for diverse abilities.
Ivy League Day Camp, 140 Gordon’s Corner Road, Manalapan 07726. 732-446-7305. www.ivyleaguedaycamp.com.
Day camp for ages 2 to 15 with four to eight week options. Mini-week for Pre-k to grade 2. Swimming, sports, arts, and adventure activities. Travel programs for grades 6 and up. LIT program for grades 9 and 10. Includes transportation and lunch.
JCC Abrams Day Camp and Teen Travel, 148 Cedarville Road, East Windsor 08520. 609-606-7070. www.jccabramscamps.org.
Lower Camp for pre-K to grade 6 includes sports, creativity, STEM and nature, skill building, adventure, and social skills. Teen Travel for grades 7 to 9 features day and extended trips. Madrichim CIT program for grade 10.
KinderCare. www.kindercare.com.
Early Foundations program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years includes water play, learning about bugs and dinosaurs, and exploring new foods and stories. Champ Camp offers screen-free sessions for grades K to 6 including STEM activities, art projects, team challenges, field trips, and outdoor play. Locations include 4 Princess Road, Lawrenceville; 707 Alexander Road, West Windsor; 4 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton; 1 Kinder Court, West Windsor; 2285 Route 33, Robbinsville; 500 Horizon Center Boulevard, Robbinsville; 450 College Road East, Plainsboro; and 15 Stouts Lane, Monmouth Junction.
Liberty Lake Day Camp, 1195 Florence-Columbus Road, Bordentown 08505. 609-499-7820. www.libertylakedaycamp.com.
Athletics, visual and performing arts, STEM, waterfront, adventure, and swimming. For ages 4 to 15 in two to eight-week sessions. Transportation, extended hours, trips, and hot lunch included. Turtles pre-school program for ages 4 and 5 and teen leadership program for grades 9 and 10.
Lightbridge Academy, 100 Federal City Road, Building B, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-543- 9700.
Lightbridge Academy, 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro Plaza, Plainsboro 08536. 609-269-8347. www.lightbridgeacademy.com.
Themed weekly programs for ages 5 to 10.
Little Friends School, 221 Edinburgh Road, Mercerville 08619. 609-890-9164. www.littlefriendsschoolnj.com.
Summer programs for 18 months to age 12. Toddlers engage in sensory play, creative exploration and in-house events; older students experience adventures such as field trips. Nine themed one-week sessions including art explorers, time travelers, world of wonder, and more.
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 East Valley Brook Road, Long Valley 07853. 908-876-3429. www.meadowbrookdaycamp.com.
Riding, archery, performing arts, swimming in heated pool, sports, computers, bumper boats, for grades pre-K to 9. Four to eight-week programs. Three, four, or five day program for pre-K. Travel program for grades 7 to 9.
Mercer and Fonthill Museums, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown 18901. 215-345-0210. www.mercermuseum.org.
Four one-week, half-day wizarding camps for ages 7 to 12 including potions, care of magical creatures, herbology, quidditch, and more. Wizard dress encouraged.
New Horizons Montessori, 59 Cranbury Road, Princeton Junction 08550. 609-275-8666. www.nhmontessori.org.
Camp for ages 18 months to 7 years with theme weeks. Academic enrichment, science fun, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, special events, and more. Full, half, and extended days available.
Oak Crest Day Camp, 92 Cortelyou Lane, Somerset 08873. 732-297-2000. www.oakcrestdaycamp.com.
Full and part-time programs for ages 3 to 16. Four, five, six, seven, or eight-week sessions. Three-day and half-day options for ages 3 to 5. Transportation and hot lunch included. Extended day available. Golf, archery, swimming, bumper boats, mountain biking, and arts. Teen program may include day trips. LIT program for campers entering 10th and 11th grades.
Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville 19067. 215-946-0400. www.pennsburymanor.org.
Colonial Kids Camp for ages 7 to 9. One-week session July 14 to 18 with hands-on 17th-century games, quill writing, farm animals, and history brought to life.
Plainsboro Township Recreation, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro 08536. 609-799-0909. www.plainsboronj.com.
Half-day pre-k day camp for ages 4 and 5 in four two-week sessions. Rec Camp offers two-week themed sessions for grades 1 to 6 including a variety of indoor and outdoor activities as well as guests presenters and field trips. Specialty sports, academic, performing arts, Plainsboro Preserve, Wicoff Museum, and police academy camps.
Princeton Day School, 650 The Great Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-6700. www.pds.org.
Co-educational programs for pre K and up. One to two week camps with half-day, full-day, and extended-day programs. Panther Mini-Camp for Pre-K and kindergarten centered on weekly themes including music, art, and play. Full and half-day programs for all ages including specialty camps in the arts, cooking, science, chess, sports, and more.
Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton 08540. 609-683-1194. www.princetonfriendsschool.org.
One-week sessions for pre-K to eighth grade. Swimming, sports, arts, music, and field trips. Weekly themes include enchanted forests, mystery, storybooks, city, superheroes, music, wild west, witches and wizards, and pirates week. Extended hours and swim lessons available.
Princeton Junior School, 90 Fackler Road, Princeton 08542. 609-924-8126. www.princetonjuniorschool.org.
Art and nature camp for ages 2.5 to 5. Curiosity camp for grades 1 to 6. Junior counselor program for grades 6 to 8. Full, half, and extended days available.
Princeton Montessori School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-4594. www.princetonmontessori.org.
SummerQuest for ages 18 months through 6 years focused on time outdoors, crafts, special visitors, theater, friendships, and favorite traditions like gardening, building teepees and forts in the woods, and time for daydreaming and unstructured time. Half, full, and extended day available.
Princeton Recreation Department, 380 Witherspoon Street, Princeton 08540. 609-921-9480. www.princetonnj.gov/420/recreation.
Four one-week teen travel camps for students entering grades 7 through 10. Six one-week day camp sessions for students entering grade 1 to 6. One-week specialty camps “Mad Science” engineering and robotics camp, “Dean of Chess,” and “Crime Scene Investigation.”
Princeton University Day Camp, Racquet & Recreation Field House, Princeton 08544. 609-258-3533. www.princeton.edu/campusrec.
Junior camp for rising grades 1 to 5 and senior camp for grades 6 to 8 includes sports, games, swimming, arts, crafts, and other activities. After care available. Programs take place in new facility on Meadows Campus with bussing to Dillon Gym for swimming lessons.
Rambling Pines Day Camp, 174 Lambertville Hopewell Road, Box 3, Hopewell 08525. 609-466-1212. www.ramblingpines.com.
Up to eight-week program with full, mini, or extended days featuring horseback riding, gymnastics, performing arts, ropes, off-road biking, basketball, golf, and swimming. Lunch and transportation included. Half-day camp for Pre-K, three to five-day camp for Pre-K to grade 1, day camp for grades 2 to 8, and teen camp for grades 7 to 9.
Rutgers Preparatory School, 1345 Easton Avenue, Somerset 08873. 732-545-5600. www.rutgersprep.org.
Sports, games, fun, arts, and adventure half or full-day SummerBlast for ages 7 to 14. Before and after care available.
Snipes Farm Day Camp, 890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville 19067. 215-295-1139. www.snipesfarm.org.
Eight one-week themed sessions for ages 5 to 12. Farm chores, gardening, harvesting, cooking, nature walks, music, science, and art. Camp leadership program for ages 13 to 15 and CIT program for ages 16 to 17. Extended days available.
Solebury School, 6820 Phillips Mill Road, New Hope 18938. 215-862-5261. www.solebury.org.
Six one-week sessions for students entering kindergarten through grade 7 include swimming, games, field trips, science, camp-outs, special events, and more.
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-2330. www.stuartschool.org.
Co-ed Camp Stuart for ages 3 to 5; Stuart Summer Academy for grades 1 to 4; visual and performing arts, sports, academics, and more for grades 1 to 12.
The Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7600. www.hunschool.org.
Hun Day Camp for grades K to 7 offers eco-nature walks and field games, art & crafts, mini-STEM projects, performing arts, LEGO builds, and weekly design challenges. Hun Adventures for grades 4 to 7 offers three-week programs in business, the mind, STEAM, and the humanities.
The Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington 08534. 609-737-1842. www.pennington.org.
Weekly themed camps for ages 6 to 10 include a variety of athletic, academic, and art challenges based on that week’s unique theme. Specialty camps include programs in arts, sports, STEM, outdoor adventure, and enrichment for ages 7 to 17.
The Village Learning Center, 15 Yard Road, Pennington 08534. 609-737-7877. www.thevillagelearningcenter.com.
Voyagers camp for ages 5 to 12 is about exploring the world around us and learning about people, places, and things that many of us have only seen on TV or in books.
The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington 08534. 609-737-3735. www.thewatershed.org.
Day camps for students entering grade 1 to 9 offer weekly themes including Wonderful Water, Amazing Animals, Art in Nature, Outdoor Adventures, and more.
Waldorf School of Princeton, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton 08540. 609-466-1970. www.princetonwaldorf.org.
Berry Patch camp for rising kindergarteners; immersive language camps for rising first through eighth graders in Spanish, American Sign Language, German, or Arabic; arts camps in cooking, circus, clay, handcrafts, and more for various age groups.
YMCA Hopewell Valley, 62 South Main Street, Pennington 08534. 609-737-3048. www.hvymca.org.
Traditional day camp for ages 5 to 13 includes weekly trips and swimming, daily STEM activities, SEL activities, sports, games, and more. Ten one-week sessions. One-week Safety Town program for rising kindergarteners and first graders.
YMCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton 08540. 609-497-9622. www.princetonymca.org.
ten weeks of themed day camp for children entering grades K to 8 including daily swimming. Specialty camps in sports, STEM, and dance as well as a teen travel camp. Before and after care available.
Residential Camps
Camp Dark Waters, 26 New Freedom Road, Medford 08055. 800-442-2267. www.campdarkwaters.org.
Residential camp for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14 including activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, skill-building and more. One and two-week sessions. CIT program and teen adventure camp for ages 15 and 16.
Camp Matollionequay, 1303 Stokes Road, Medford 08055. 800-442-2267. www.ycamp.org.
For girls ages 7 to 16. Aquatic program, creative arts, horseback riding, sports, outdoor activities. One and two week sessions. Related to Camp Ockanickon for boys ages 7 to 16.
Camp Ockanickon, 1303 Stokes Road, Medford 08055. 800-442-2267. www.ycamp.org.
For boys ages 7 to 16. Swimming and boating, archery, fishing, rugby. One and two week sessions.
Camp Saginaw, 125 North Burnt Mill Road, Suite 200, Cherry Hill 08003. 856-428-6256. www.campsaginaw.com.
Residential camp located at 740 Saginaw Road, Oxford, Pennsylvania. Coed, ages 6 to 16. Arts, adventure, athletics, and waterfront activities.
Camp Speers YMCA, 143 Nichecronk Road, Dingmans Ferry 18328. 570-828-2329. www.campspeersymca.org.
One and two-week traditional overnight and specialty programs for grades 2 to 11 including water activities, climbing, art, drama, campfires, and more. Leader and counselor-in-training programs for grades 9 to 12.
Camp Zeke, 31 Barry Watson Way, Lakewood 18439. 212-913-9783. www.campzeke.org.
Jewish overnight camp for ages 7 to 17 in foothills of Poconos with an emphasis on healthy, active living. Culinary arts program, fitness and creative electives, private lake and miles of trails. Air-conditioned cabins.
Chestnut Lake Camp, Beach Lake 18405. 570-729-1010. www.chestnutlakecamp.com.
Residential camp for girls and boys ages 7 to 15. Three, four, and seven week options. Movie studio, heated Olympic pool, roller hockey rink, sports complex, Recording studio, driving range, drama center, and outdoor activities.
NJ State 4-H Camp, 130 Log Cabin Road, New Brunswick 08901. 973-948-3550. nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu.
Four one-week themed residential camps featuring games and activities to foster a love for the outdoors. Themes are Pirates of Lake Shawanni, Whodunnit, Broken Time Machine, and Campandemonium; plus “Big Session” running three weeks.
YMCA Camp Mason, 23 Birch Ridge Road, Hardwick 07825. 908-362-8217. www.campmason.org.
Two and four-week sessions at sleepaway camp for boys and girls grades 2 through 9. Offers swimming, archery, sports, performing arts, horseback riding, ropes course, outdoor cooking.
Sports Camps
Arena Gymnastics at Gymland, 6 Tennis Court, Unit B, Hamilton 08619. 609-584-7700. www.gym-land.com.
One-week programs for ages 5-12 and half-day mini-camps for pre-schoolers. Days include gymnastics, trampoline, obstacle courses, arts and crafts, games, relay races, and more. Extended day available.
Blue Star Lacrosse. www.bluestarlacrosse.com/princetonlacrossecamp.
Half-day lacrosse camp for players in grades 3 to 12 of all levels at Hun School from June 23 to 27. Lunch included.
Bob Smith Soccer Academy, 15 West Manor Way, Robbinsville Community Park, Robbinsville 08691. 609-468-7208. www.bobsmithsoccer.com.
Five-day sessions of soccer camp for beginner, recreational, and travel players ages 5 to 14. Two sessions offered in Robbinsville Community Park; three offered at Multisport Kingdom in Manalapan. Full or half days with before and after care available.
ESF Summer Camps at Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville 08540. 610-581-7100. www.esfcamps.com.
Multi-sports camp for grades 1 through 9, Jr. 76ers Basketball Day Camps and Phillies Baseball Academy for ages 6–14. Overnight basketball program for ages 10 to 17.
Hunter Farms Riding Club, 1315 Great Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-2932. www.hunterfarms.us.
Summer riding program for all levels. Lessons, jumping, shows, stable management, crafts, and games. One-week sessions.
Ice Land, 6 Tennis Court, Mercerville 08619. 609-588-6672. www.ice-land.com.
Learn to skate camp for ages 4 and up, figure skating camp, ice hockey camp, and skate and score hockey camp integrating dry land training. One-week sessions.
Mercer Junior Rowing Club, 1 South Post Road, Princeton Junction 08550. 609-799-7100. www.rowpnra.org.
Half-day morning novice rowing camp for grades 7 to 12. Level 1 camp for those with no rowing experience; Level 2 for those who have completed Level 1 or the equivalent. On Mercer Lake in West Windsor.
Nassau Racquet & Tennis Club, 1800 Route 206, Skillman 08558. 908-359-8730. www.nassautennis.net.
Tennis camp for all ages and levels. Includes lessons, match play, off-court activities, and games. Advanced camp for higher-level juniors and Tournament Training Camp for tournament and high school players. Full, half, and extended days. Daily and weekly rates available.
Nike Camps. 800-645-3226. www.ussportscamps.com.
Volleyball and basketball camps at Princeton Day School; tennis, softball, and soccer camps at the Lawrenceville School; soccer camp at Rider University; lacrosse, soccer, running, field hockey, and swimming at the Pennington School; soccer at Notre Dame High School; swimming, softball, and basketball camps at The College of New Jersey.
Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrence 08648. 609-882-7900. www.ndnj.org.
Baseball camp for grades 3 to 9, boys and girls basketball camps for grades 3 to 8; boys and girls lacrosse camps for grades 3 to 9; boys and girls soccer camps for grades 3 to 9; cheerleading camp for grades 3 to 9; field hockey camp for grades 3 to 9; football camp for grades 3 to 9; girls volleyball camp for grades 3 to 9; softball camp for grades 3 to 9; tennis camp for grades 3 to 9; and track and field camp for grades 1 to 9.
Peddie School, 201 South Main Street, Hightstown 08520. 609-490-7532. www.peddie.org.
Swim camps offers two one-week sessions geared toward experienced swimmers looking to take their strokes to the next level. Golf camp is for all levels, ages 6 to 14.
Pinnacle Health and Fitness, 345 Amwell Road, Belle Mead 08844. 908-359-3600. www.pinnacle-nj.com.
Smile Camp offers indoor/outdoor games, swimming, dance, art, music, STEM projects, bus trips, and assemblies. Ages 4 to 15.
Power Pitching & Hitting Professional Baseball Instruction, , Plainsboro 08536. 732-586-1309. www.powerpitchingandhitting.com.
Baseball programs in West Windsor, South Brunswick, and East Brunswick for ages 5 to 13.
Princeton Pong, 745 Alexander Road, Suites 9-12, Princeton 08540. 609-987-8500. www.princetonpong.com.
Table tennis camps for beginner and intermediate levels focusing on technique and skill development for ages 7 to 18. Programs are held in the 10,000-square-foot facility featuring 14 table tennis tables.
Princeton Racquet Club, 150 Raymond Road, Princeton 08540. 732-329-6200. www.princetonracquetclub.com.
Campers, ages 6-16, beginners through intermediate levels, ability grouped the first day of each session. Campers 11-17, beginner – intermediate, will be placed in the Developmental Camp. Campers, ages 10-18, who participate in the Competitive Training camp must be committed to reaching their full potential and be actively pursuing a junior ranking or position on a school tennis team. Training will take place on clay and hard courts. Indoor courts available in case of inclement weather.
Princeton University Sports Camps, 71 University Place, Princeton 08544. 609-258-3369. www.princetonsportscamps.com.
Residential and day camps for ages 7 to 18 include athletic speed & agility, baseball, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls cross country, fencing, field hockey, football, boys and girls ice hockey, boys and girls lacrosse, rowing, rugby, boys and girls soccer, squash, softball, strength & conditioning, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, boys and girls volleyball, water polo, and wrestling.
Pro Skate, 1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction 08852. 732-940-6400. www.proskatenj.com.
Four one-week Freeze Figure Saking Camps for all levels and four one-week learn-to-skate camps for ages 5 to 12. Full and half days available.
Rockville Climbing Center, 200 Whitehead Road, Hamilton 08619. 609-631-7625. www.rockvilleclimbing.com.
Climbing programs for ages 8 to 16 including exposure to the skills and tools used for outdoor climbing and mountaineering. One-week sessions.
Schafer Sports Center, 5 Graphics Drive, Ewing 08628. www.schafersports.com.
Half and full day camps in gymnastics or multi-sport with soccer, lacrosse, flag football, gymnastics, and playground games for ages 5 to 12. Pre-school camp for ages 3 to 5. Extended day and swim lessons available for full-day campers.
Sebastiani Fencing Academy, 741 Alexander Road, West Windsor 08540. 609-578-0765. www.sebastianifencing.com.
Camps in six one-week sessions for all levels. All equipment provided. After care available.
Silver Dollar Stables, 80 Petty Road, Cranbury 08512. 609-395-1790. www.silverdollarstablesnj.com.
Summer program for ages five and up, beginners to intermediate level. E-mail silverdollarride@gmail.com for information.
Team 85 Fitness and Wellness, 8500 K. Johnson Boulevard, Bordentown 08505. 609-298-8585. www.team85fitnessandwellness.com.
One-week multi-sport sessions for ages 4 to 13 include arts and crafts, sports, outdoor water games, and team challenges.
The Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7600. www.hunschool.org.
Girls’ and all-gender basketball, all-gender soccer, and field hockey camps for grades 4 to 9.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association, West Windsor Community Park, Bernt Midland Boulevard, West Windsor 08550. www.wwpsa.org.
One-week camps for ages 7 to 14. Half, full and extended day options. Holistic training encompassing technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects.
Academic Camps
Bridge Academy, 1958 B Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-844-0770. www.banj.org.
Five-week STREAM program for ages 7 to 14 with below grade level reading and writing. Environmental science, math activities, and technology.
Cambridge School, 100 Straube Center Boulevard, Pennington 08534. 609-730-9553. www.thecambridgeschool.org.
Morning study program for grades 1 through 9 comprising language, reading, writing, and math classes. Adventure Club for grades 1 through 5 includes day trips and outdoor attractions to promote teamwork, curiosity, and self-confidence. Cambridge Cuisine Club for grades 5 through 9 helps improve executive function skills through explorations of cooking in various cuisines. All programs are four weeks.
Code Ninjas. 609-208-3724. www.codeninjas.com.
Technology programs for ages 5 to 14 include Lego robotics, web development, game design, and more. One-week half or full-day sessions in locations at 1063 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville; and 3495 Route 1, Princeton.
College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing 08628. 609-771-2227. precollege.tcnj.edu.
Programs for high-achieving high school students include 2D animation camp, ceramics camps, future music educators institute, game design, graphic design, music technology, musical theatre workshop, artificial intelligence and wireless communications, engineering in health and medicine, and camp innovate and investigate.
Fusion Academy, 116 Stanhope Street, Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton 08540. 609-919-9193. www.fusionprinceton.com.
Classes for credit and tutoring for students in core, elective, and honors subjects. One-week in-person enrichment camps for grades 5 through 8. Music portfolio, art portfolio, or passion project virtual summer camps for high school students.
ID Tech Camps, Internal Drive. 888-709-8324. www.internaldrive.com.
Coding, game development, design, and robotics programs in one-week sessions for ages 7 to 17 at Princeton Theological Seminary, Quadrangle Club, and Cloister Inn. Day and residential options. Two-week ID Academy for ages 13 to 18 is an intensive residential program in coding, AI, or game development.
JEI Learning Center, 9 Cranbury Road, Suite C, Princeton Junction 08550. 609-897-1072. princeton.jeilearning.com.
Programs in math, English, reading & writing, problem-solving math, and critical thinking. Also centers in East Windsor, Hamilton, Bordentown, and South Brunswick.
Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor 08550. 609-570-3311. www.mccc.edu/campcollege.
One-week full or half-day academic and recreational programs for ages 6 to 16. Programs topics include cooking, architecture, CSI, robots, art, Roblox, engineering, and more.
Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrence 08648. 609-882-7900. www.ndnj.org.
Academic summer prorgams for grades 9 to 12 include academic enrichment, algebra, college essay writing, drivers’ ed, physical education, first aid, and more. Enrichment camps include cooking, film, model UN, video gaming and design, video production, and podcasting.
Peddie School, 201 South Main Street, Hightstown 08520. 609-490-7532. www.peddie.org.
Peddie Summer Academy offers an introduction to boarding school life for grades 7 to 9 with three elective courses in the morning, creative and athletic activities in the afternoon. Students stay in dorms and eat meals together. Peddie Summer School for grades 6 to 12 offers a six-week credit math session and four-week enrichment session with choice of two math, science, or language arts classes.
Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1128 Great Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-6499. www.princetonacademy.org.
One-week academy prep program for boys and girls entering grade 8 including SSAT prep, essay writing, interview practice, campus visits, and more. Two one-week, half-day Battle Royale programs for boys entering grades 3 through 8. One week co-ed Camp Invention STEM camps for grades K to 6. LIT program for grades 7 to 9.
Quakerbridge Learning Center, 4044 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-588-4442. www.quaker-bridge.org.
Three-week courses in reading, math, computer science, and test prep. Option II courses available in math, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science. Extended days available.
Rider University Pre-College Program, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-896-5033. www.rider.edu/precollege.
One- and two-week residential programs for high school students in solo piano, voice, organ, game design, and musical theater and film.
Russian School of Mathematics, 231 Clarksville Road, West Windsor 08550. 732-708-4905. www.russianschool.com.
Math enrichment programs for grades K-12.
Rutgers Preparatory School, 1345 Easton Avenue, Somerset 08873. 732-545-5600. www.rutgersprep.org.
Summer school courses in math, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, writing, and more.
Sylvan Learning of Hamilton, 3635 Quakerbridge Road, University Office Plaza, Hamilton 08619. 609-588-9037. https://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/08619/index.cfm.
Kindergarten readiness, reading, writing, math and algebra camps, college readiness camps with test prep and essay writing, and study skills camps.
The Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7600. www.hunschool.org.
Six-week credit courses in algebra II, geometry, pre-calculus, chemistry, and physics for grades 8 to 12. Three-week hands-on, project-based enrichment courses for grades 7 to 12.
The Laurel School, 800 North Road, Hopewell 08534. 609-566-6000. www.laurelschoolprinceton.org.
Four-week program with morning academics focused on math, reading, language arts, and science, and afternoon activities and projects based on a weekly theme. For grades 1 through 6. Themes are Dinosaur Week, Disney Week, Space Week, and Under the Sea.
The Lewis School of Princeton, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton 08540. 609-924-8120. www.lewisschool.org.
Three-week summer study program serves as a bridge between academic years. Mornings focus on “Lewis Integrated Multisensory Mechanics of Language and Learning.” Extended Day Education in the afternoons combines language, performing and visual arts, science and mathematics, athletics, and speech and language.
YingHua International School, 25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston 08528. 609-375-8015. www.yhis.org.
Themed weeks blending Chinese, Spanish, or German language immersion and STEAM exploration for grades pre-K to 6.
