Arts Camps
Actors’ NET of Bucks County, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville 19067. 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org.
Summer Stars is a four-week camp designed for students ages 7 to 17. Immersive experience held Mondays through Thursdays allows students to explore acting, singing, and dancing while learning about the creative and technical elements that bring a production to life. Morning sessions for ages 7 to 11; afternoon sessions for ages 12 to 17. Showcase for families on final Saturday.
All For Dance, 1083 Washington Boulevard, Foxmoor Shopping Center, Robbinsville 08691. 609-426-4050. www.allfordancestudio.com.
One-week morning dance intensives for experienced dancers ages 9 and up in lyrical/contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and tap.
American Dance Training Camps, 2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville 08648. americandancetrainingcamp.com.
All girls residential dance camp held at the Lawrenceville School. Four-five dance classes per day taught by professional choreographers, with styles including contemporary, hip hop, and jazz. Electives include ballet, tap, and world dance. Ages 8 to 17.
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 Training Program for ages 12 and up is an audition-only five-week program featuring Russian, Cuban, and American technique weeks. Junior Summer Training for ages 7 to 12 features one-week sessions for each technique; no audition required. Ballet Explorer Camp offers three one-week, half-day sessions for ages 4 to 6.
Appel Farm Summer Arts Camp, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer 08318. 856-358-2472. www.appelfarmartscamp.org.
Residential arts program with two and four-week sessions for ages 8 to 16. Campers select two majors and two minors. Majors include theater performance, technical theater, music, art & technology, dance, visual arts, photography, video, creative writing, and sports & swim. Four-week sessions culminate in performances and exhibitions.
Artists of Yardley, 949 Mirror Lake Road, Lower Makefield 19067. www.aoyarts.org.
Half-day morning or afternoon arts camps in nine themed one-week sessions 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 of themed camps for grades K to 8 in all forms of art.
Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol 19007. 215-785-6664. www.BRTstage.org.
Camp Broadway is a two-week program for students entering grades 3 to 5. Campers create a production of “Disney’s The Descendants,” with two performances for families at the end of camp.
Children’s Art Classes, 2025 Old Trenton Road, Unit 6, West Windsor 08550. nj-west-windsor.childrensartclasses.com.
Seven weeks of daily workshops for ages 5 and up in drawing, painting, clay, stained glass, and more.
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, Princeton 08543. 609-683-0150. www.gpyo.org.
Programs open to instrumentalists ages 6 to 18 with at least one year of playing experience include a weekly summer orchestra with culminating concert; one-week flute choir bootcamp; and one-day audition workshop designed to help students prepare confidently for college, youth orchestra, regional, and All-State auditions.
Honey House Art Studio, 2633 Main Street, Suite 102, Lawrenceville 08648. honeyhouseartstudio.com.
Six one-week sessions of half-day morning art camps. Separate programs for grades K through 2 and grades 3 through 6 do a mix of playful art projects like painting, drawing, mixed media, and nature inspired crafts, plus outdoor time.
Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton 08809. 908-735-8415. www.hunterdonartmuseum.org.
Nine themed one-week sessions for ages 5 to 14 including “Play with Papermaking,” “3D Figurines,” “Marvel Madness,” and more. Two three-hour sessions available daily with lunch available between.
Leaping Dog & Sleeping Cat Art Studios, 325 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown 08505. 609-400-5623. www.leapingdogartstudios.com.
Ten one-week programs for ages 6 to 15. Themes include clay and sculpture, Disney art, fantasy and wizard art, and more. Morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions available. Some programs held at Sleeping Cat Art Studios, 1 1/2 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown.
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; at least one year on pointe required. Intermediate/Advanced division for dancers ages 10 to 13, four weeks, includes intro to pointe and variations and partnering. Intermediate division for ages 9 to 10, two weeks, includes ballet, character dance, modern dance, and varations. One-week children’s summer ballet workshop for ages 4.5 to 6, half day, and ages 7 and 8, full day.
McCarter Center Summer Theater Program, 91 University Place, Princeton 08540. 609-258-8289. www.mccarter.org/summercamp.
Five two-week “Players” sessions for ages 7 and 8, “Company” sessions for ages 9 and 10, and “Troupe” sessions for ages 11 and 12 using a “Devised Theater” approach in which children use their ideas, characters, and imaginations to build an original piece together. Teen Conservatory Summer program offers five two-week intensives for ages 13 to 17.
Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown 18901. 215-340-9800. www.michenerartmuseum.org.
One-week programs with half-day option for ages 5 to 7 and full-day programs for ages 7 to 16. Themed weeks for ages 5 to 11 include Color Week, Art History Week, and others. Programs for ages 11 to 16 include stained glass, drawing, watercolor, and more.
Mill Ballet School, 46 North Sugan Road, New Hope 18938. 609-397-7616. www.millballetschool.com.
Dance Pathways summer programs include a one-week musical theater program for ages 7 to 13; two one-week, half-day fairytale camps for ages 3 to 6; a four-week intensive program for ages 7 to 18 in classical and contemporary ballet, jazz, and modern dance with performance and training paths; and open enrollment classes for ages 3 to adult.
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 in two one-week sessions themed “Nature Inspired Painting” and “Storyboarding and Comic Strip Creation”; Performing Arts Summer Session for grades 6-12 in three one-week sessions; and Instrumental Session for brass, woodwind, string, percussion and keyboard players in grades 9-12.
Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Princeton 08540. 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com.
iBallet Summer Intensive 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 7-10. Dancing Stars and Little Dancing Stars for ages 3.5-7 are week-long, half-day, storybook themed dance camps. Repertory Week for ages 12-19 features intensive classes.
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.
Rex Arts. www.rexarts.org.
Musical theater camps for grades 1 to 6. Two one-week sessions culminating in performances. In session one, grades 1 to 3 perform “Cats in Hats” and grades 4 to 6 perform “Be Golden.” Session two is “How Far You’ll Go!” for grades 1 to 3 and “Beasts and Beauties” for grades 4 to 6. Programs held in Plainsboro and Hopewell.
School of Rock Princeton, 1761 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville 08648. www.schoolofrock.com/locations/princeton.
Weeklong music camps for ages 8 to 18 including Rock 101, Indie Rock, songwriting, best of the 90s, Taylor Swift, Nirvana, Green Day, and more.
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 “Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.” at Solebury’s Performing Arts Center. Three-week scenic arts camp for students entering grades 7 to 12. StarCatchers Act II is a three-week intensive for grades 8 through 12 ending in a production of “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals: School Edition.”
Talk of the Town Dance Studio, 528 Route 33, Hamilton 08619. 609-890-0086. www.talkofthetowndancestudio.com.
Princess camp for ages 4 to 8 is a one week, half-day camp full of princess themed dance in all styles, arts and crafts, games, dress up, and a final camp day celebration. Two one-week dance camps for dancers ages 5 to 12 of all levels includes tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, musical theater, ballet, and lyrical, as well as choreography practice and daily crafts.
The Dance Network, 160 Lawrenceville Pennington Road, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-844-0404. www.thedancenetwork.org.
Half-day summer intensive for beginner and intermediate dancers ages 8 to 11; full day summer intensive for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 and up.
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 ages 13 to 18. Session two is a three-week session for ages 10 to 12. Master class is a three-week session for students ages 13 to 18 who have attended Tomato Patch or had other formal theater training. Tomato Patch Jr. is a four-week session for ages 7 to 9.
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: “Moana Jr.” for session 1 and “High School Musical 2 Jr.” for session 2.
West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor 08550. 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org.
10 weeks of visual and performing arts camps offered in full-day sessions for ages 6 to 12 and morning sessions for ages 13 to 17. Programs include multi-arts, fashion, digital arts, musical theater, and more.
Westrick Music Academy, 231 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction 08550. 609-688-1888. www.westrickmusic.org.
Camp Westrick for ages 8 to 14 is a one-week program including singing, community building, games, arts & crafts, outdoor play, and a final performance and celebration for families. Extended day available.
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 clay, fiber arts, printmaking, murals, and more. 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.
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, piano, wizards, fashion & sewing, field hockey, cooking, woodworking, and ultimate sports. Two-week Junior Musical Theatre for ages 8 to 13 presents “Matilda the Musical Jr.”; Summer Stock Teen Musical Theatre presents “Mamma Mia.” 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 hosts 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.
Code Wiz, 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro 08536. 609-853 5674. thecodewiz.com/plainsboro-nj.
One-week full and half-day camps with topics such as Java Foundations, Create & Animate, Robot Engineers, Python Prodigy, Minecraft Innovators, and more. Extended days available.
Dean Adventure Camps, 2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville 08648. deanadventurecamps.com.
Specialty day camps for ages 4 to 18 held on the campus of the Lawrenceville School. Trailblazers camp for grades pre-K to 8; innovation lab camp for grades 1 to 8; design and style, woodworking, culinary arts, and machine sewing camps for grades 3 to 8. Full days and flexible pickup with breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided.
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. Full day program for grades 1 to 4. Mini program for ages 3 to 5. 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.
Full-day traditional summer camps in two- to nine-week sessions for pre-school through grade 8. Mini division for pre-school and pre-K offers daily swimming, organized play, crafts, sports, nap time, and more. Junior camps through grade 2 include daily swim instruction, art, science, singing, dancing, and additional activity choices. Senior camps through grade 8 invites campers to create their own experience through a mix of sports and STEAM electives. Extended day available.
Ewing Recreation Department, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing 08628. 609-883-1776. www.ewingnj.org/summer-camps.
Eight-week day camp for grades 1 to 5 includes weekly field trips, daily swim lessons and free swim, arts and crafts, nature, sports, cooking, dancing, special events, and more. Seven-week teen travel camp for grades 6 to 8 includes day trips to beaches, theme parks, and cultural centers plus one day per week in Ewing. One-week Shelly Dearden Basketball Camp for grades 4 to 8. Counselor in Training program for Ewing residents.
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.
Camp Sacajawea in Newfield offers a rockwall, archery, low ropes course, craft areas, Tuckahoe Nature Center, trails, and a sensory room. Camp Kettle Run in Medford has ziplines, archery, hiking trails, and a lake for boating and swimming. Camp Inawendiwin in Tabernacle has an inflatable lake obstacle course, zipline, paddleboarding, archery, human foosball, and more. Camp Oak Spring in Somerset offers boating, zip lining, a rock wall, archery, hiking trails, and a gaga pit. Day and overnight options. CIT programs available.
Hamilton Area YMCA JKR Branch, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton 08619. 609-581-9622. www.hamiltonymca.org.
Owls Preschool Summer Program for ages 3 to 5 offers eight one-week themed sessions. Blend of indoor and outdoor activities including water play days and gardening. Three- or five-day weeks available.
Hamilton Area YMCA Sawmill Branch, 185 Sawmill Road, Hamilton 08620. 609-581-9622. www.hamiltonymca.org.
Traditional day camps for ages K to 13 and CIT program for ages 14 and 15. Small Feet for rising kindergarteners has weekly themes, games, and arts and crafts. Programs for ages 6-9 add STEM, teambuilding, and sports; program for ages 10-11 focuses on independence and learning with field trips every other week. Trailblazers for ages 12-13 works on leadership skills in addition to other camp activities. Specialty camps include art, performing arts, basketball, tennis & lacrosse, sports, and teen travel. Diverse Abilities Camp offers 1:4 counselor:camper ratio for four one-week sessions.
Hamilton Township School District Summer Camp. www.htsdnj.org.
Four weeks of enrichment in culinary arts, humanities, science, technology, music, arts, engineering, math, and sports for Hamilton residents in grades K to 12. Kindergarten Kickstart camp for rising kindergarteners. Two one-week travel camps offered for grades 3 to 5, one for grades 6 to 8, and one for grades 6 to 12. Programs held at Crockett Midde School, 2631 Kuser Road, Hamilton.
Hopewell Township Recreation. 609-737-3753. www.hopewelltwp.org/recreation.
Specialty, sports, and travel camps held at venues in Hopewell and Pennington. Specialty camps include Bollywood dance, magic, nature explorers, art in the park, and more. Sports camps include baseball, basketball, cheer, football, lacrosse, skateboarding, and more. Teen travel camp for grades 7 to 11 and junior travel camp for grades 3 to 6.
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.
Day camps for grades pre-K to 5 and travel camps for grades 6 to 9. Garinim for pre-K to 1st grade includes hands-on learning, active play, and creative exploration. Sharoshim for grades 2-3 includes sports and adventure activities. Anafim for grades 4-5 offers expanded choices to explore interests, develop skills, and embrace challenges. Gozalim (grades 6-7) offers three travel days and two camp days weekly. Tziporim (grades 8-9) travels five days per week including overnights. Madrichim Program for grade 10 offers campers the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills, build teamwork abilities, and foster personal growth.
KinderCare. 609-890-1442. www.kindercare.com.
Champ Camp offers screen-free sessions for ages 5 to 12 features weekly themes of STEM, movement, creativity, friendship, and outdoors. 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, 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro Plaza, Plainsboro 08536. 609-269-8347. www.lightbridgeacademy.com.
Themed weekly programs for students in preschool and kindergarten.
Lightbridge Academy, 100 Federal City Road, Building B, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-543- 9700. www.lightbridgeacademy.com.
Themed weekly programs for students in preschool and kindergarten.
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 including field trips for potty-trained campers ages 4 and up. Ten themed one-week sessions.
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 East Valley Brook Road, Long Valley 07853. 908-876-3429. www.meadowbrookdaycamp.com.
Riding, archery, performing arts, swimming, 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.
Mercer Wizardry Academy offers four one-week, half-day camps for ages 7 to 12 including potions, care of magical creatures, herbology, quidditch, and more. Wizard dress encouraged. Camp held in the museum and on its grounds connects history, science, literature, and magic.
Mercer County Park Commission, 334 North Post Road, West Windsor 08550. 609-883-6606. tinyurl.com/tulpehakingcamps.
One-week Aquatic Adventure Camp for Anglers ages 10 to 12 and one-week Aquatic Adventure Camp for Kayakers ages 13 to 15, both at the Mercer County Park marina; Baldpate Nature Camp in Titusville and Tulpehaking Nature Camp at 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, for ages 7 to 12 in two one-week sessions.
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 13 to 17 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.
Full-day Rec Camp for grades 1 to 6 and half-day Pre-K camp for ages 4-5 in four two-week sessions. Specialty camps in academics, performing arts, Plainsboro Preserve adventures, and museum camps.
Princeton Day School, 650 The Great Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-6700. www.pds.org.
Co-ed programs for pre K through grade 12. 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 fairy tales, alien planets, the body, the city, music, superheroes, Greek gods, castles, and pirates.
Princeton Junior School, 90 Fackler Road, Princeton 08542. 609-924-8126. www.princetonjuniorschool.org.
Art and nature camp for ages 2.5 to 5 based on weekly themes. Curiosity camp for grades 1 to 6 includes experiences that integrate the arts, literacy, and exploration of the natural world. 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 5 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. Minimum enrollment of four consecutive weeks. Summer Odyssey for grades 1 to 8 offers a mix of STEM, arts, leadership, and athletics programs that invite students to explore new interests, collaborate with peers, and enjoy meaningful challenges. One-week sessions.
Princeton Recreation Department, 380 Witherspoon Street, Princeton 08540. 609-921-9480. www.princetonnj.gov/420/recreation.
Six one-week day camp sessions open to Princeton residents entering grades 1 through 6. Outdoor camp held at Community Park South includes games, sports, arts & crafts, trips to the playground, swimming, and nature walks. Four one-week teen travel camps open to residents entering grades 7 through 10.
Princeton University Day Camp, Dillon Gym, 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.
Rambling Pines Day Camp, 174 Lambertville Hopewell Road, 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. MiniBlast for ages 3 to 6. 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 6 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 themed sessions for students entering kindergarten through grade 7 include swimming, sports, art, and “flex” activities. Lunch and snacks provided.
Steve & Kate’s Camp, 650 Great Road, Princeton 08540. steveandkatescamp.com/princeton.
Flexible format camp paid by the day with flexible pickup and dropoff times from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meals provided. Daily choice of activities including stop motion animation, sewing, coding, media lab, robotics, baking, tinker lab, sports, water play, games, and traditional camp activities. For ages 4 to 12. Held at Princeton Day School.
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 includes arts and crafts, hikes on the nature trail, block play, music, reading, water play, sand play, and dramatic play. Three- or five-day full- or half-day one-week sessions. Camp Stuart Jr. for ages 12 months to 2 years supports early exploration through play, movement, and sensory discovery. Range of day camps for grades 1 to 12 includes creative and performing arts, cooking, sports, engineering, music, and more.
Teen Treks. teentreks.com.
Six-day cycling adventure along the Delaware & Raritan Canal starting and ending in New Brunswick with stops and exploration in Washington Crossing, Allentown, PA, and Princeton. Camps cover 20-35 miles per day. For grades 6 to 8. All accommodations and meals included. Three sessions in July.
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.
The Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington 08534. 609-737-1842. www.pennington.org.
Weekly themed camps for grades 1 to 4 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 grades 4 to 11.
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.
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. Family camp from August 19 to 21 includes an overnight campout at the Watershed Reserve.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education, 321 Village Road East, West Windsor 08550. 609-716-5030. www.ww-p.org.
Camps focused on STEM, sports and fitness, creative arts, chess, cooking, and more held at Community Middle School. Half and full-day options. Extended care available.
YMCA Camp Mason, 23 Birch Ridge Road, Hardwick 07825. 908-362-8217. www.campmason.org.
Four two-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.
YMCA Hopewell Valley, 62 South Main Street, Pennington 08534. 609-737-3048. www.hvymca.org.
Traditional day camp held at Toll Gate Grammar, 275 South Main Street, Pennington, includes swimming, gaga, STEAM enrichment, science activities, arts & crafts, outdoor play, field trips, group games, and more. Nine themed weeks with full or extended days.
YMCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton 08540. 609-497-9622. www.princetonymca.org.
Camp Falcon offers 10 one-week sessions for students entering grades K through 8. Specialty camps for students entering grades 1 to 5 include cooking, STEM, art, life skills & community service, and sports.
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 ages 3 to 6. Activities include gymnastics, inflatable waterslide, arts and crafts, outdoor water play activities, various sports, cooperative games, and special events. Extended day available.
Bob Smith Soccer Academy, 15 West Manor Way, Robbinsville Community Park, Robbinsville 08691. 609-468-7208. www.bobsmithsoccer.com.
One-week soccer camps for beginner, intermediate, and travel players ages 7 to 14 features morning training and afternoon games. Full or half days available. Held at MSK Multisport Kingdom, 150 Woodward Road, Manalapan. One week full or half-day soccer camp for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 held in Robbinsville.
Centercourt, 1080 Spruce Street, Lawrence 08648. 609-858-6133. www.centercourtclub.com.
Multi-Sport Camp for ages 5 to 12 and Pre-K Camp for ages 4 to 6 mix high-energy play, skill-building, teamwork, and fun challenges. Full or half-day sessions for multi-sport; morning only for Pre-K. Additional sport-specific camps to be announced. Ten one-week sessions with lunch options and aftercare available. Michael Rogers Baseball Camp held at Fenton Lane Park in Chesterfield.
Hopewelll Tennis and Swim Center, 111 Titus Mill Road, Pennington 08534. www.fireflycamps.com/hopewell.
Firefly Camp is half tennis, half traditional camp or all traditional camp for ages 4 to 13 with outdoor sports and swimming and indoor air conditioned activities. 12 one-week sesions available with full, half, and extended days.
Hunter Farms Riding Club, 1315 Great Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-2932. www.hunterfarms.us.
Daily horseback riding instruction as well as lessons, jumping, shows, stable management, crafts, and games for beginner through advanced riders. Nine 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, and ice hockey camp for ages 7 to 14, each offered in for four one-week sessions. Skate + Score Hockey Camp for beginner players in two one-week sessions.
Mercer Junior Rowing Club, 1 South Post Road, Suite I, 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.
Half-day junior camp includes stroke development, personalized drills and instruction, and interactive games. Advanced I / transition and tournament training camps are full-day program including competitive match play.
National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton, 439 South Broad Street, Suite 208, Trenton 08611. 609-341-1698. www.njtloftrenton.org.
Six-week, Monday through Thursday programs. Tennis program for ages 8 to 18 emphasizes character development and instruction on technique, movement, rallying the ball, and how to keep score. ACE/tennis program for grades 3 to 6 includes math and reading instruction, tennis lessons, other sports, and a play production. Summer chess club for grades 3 to 6 helps develop critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills. Programs held at Cadwalader Park,
1000 West State Street, Trenton, and Villa Park, 965 Lyndale Avenue, Trenton.
Nike Camps, 919 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield 94904. 800-645-3226. www.ussportscamps.com.
Sports programs for ages 5 to 18 in a mix of co-ed and boys’/girls’ day and residential options. Volleyball and basketball camps at Princeton Day School; swimming, golf, volleyball, football, tennis, lacrosse, basketball, running, softball, and soccer camps at the Lawrenceville School; soccer camps in Pennington and at RIder University; lacrosse, field hockey, running, sports performance, and basketball camps at the Pennington School. Half- and full-day camps in one-week sessions and one-day clinics available.
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, bus trips, and assemblies. Ages 4 to 15.
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 through intermediate, will be placed in the Developmental Camp. Campers, ages 10-18, who participate in the Competitive Training camp must be actively pursuing a junior ranking or position on a school tennis team. Training on clay and hard courts. Indoor courts available in case of rain.
Princeton Tennis Program, 92 Washington Road, Princeton 08540. 609-520-0015. www.ptp.org.
Half-day rookie camp for ages 7 to 13; full-day player development and high school development camps for ages 9 to 13 and 14 to 17, respectively, including daily skill work and match play. Extended days available. Camps held outdoors at Community Park, 365 John Street, Princeton.
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 softball, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, squash, soccer, wrestling, water polo, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, track & field, and cross country.
Pro Skate, 1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction 08852. 732-940-6400. www.proskatenj.com.
Four one-week ice skating camps for ages 5 to 12. No experience required. On-ice time supplemented with indoor and outdoor sports and arts & crafts. Full or half days. Four one-week Freeze Figure Skating camps with instruction including spins, jumps, spirals, and footwork along with off-ice exercise. Jr. Chiefs hockey camps for ages 5 to 17 include on-ice work plus off-ice workout program in two one-week sessions.
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. Seven one-week sessions.
Rutgers Preparatory School, 1345 Easton Avenue, Somerset 08873. 732-545-5600. www.rutgersprep.org.
Ankor Lacrosse Camps for grades 2 to 9; Maestro soccer camps for age 8 through grade 12; Pulse Premier camps for ages 5 to 14 in basketball, multi-sport, flag football, and soccer; Real Madrid soccer camp for ages 6 to 15; RPS tennis camps for ages 6 to 18; basketball camps for ages 7 to 14; and XTRA Bases Baseball Camp for boys ages 6 to 14.
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 includes gymnastics, soccer, playground games, music and movement, arts and crafts and swimming. Extended day available for full-day campers.
Sebastiani Fencing Academy, 741 Alexander Road, West Windsor 08540. 609-578-0765. www.sebastianifencing.com.
Camps in eight one-week sessions for all levels. All equipment provided. Family and friends invited to watch an in-house tournament at the end of each session. After care available.
Silver Dollar Stables, 315 Cranbury Road West, Windsor 08550. 609-395-1790. www.silverdollarstablesnj.com.
Six one-week camps for ages five and up, beginner to advanced level. Morning riding lesson and learning horses, outdoor lunch and afternoon fun rides, weather permitting. E-mail silverdollarride@gmail.com for information.
Team 85 Fitness and Wellness, 8500 K. Johnson Boulevard, Bordentown 08505. 609-298-8585. www.team85fitnessandwellness.com.
Eleven one-week multi-sport sessions for ages 4 to 13 include arts and crafts, sports, outdoor water games, and team challenges. Half and full days available. Daily swimming and lunch available. Optional field trips for ages 6 to 13.
The Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune oad, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7600. www.hunschool.org.
One-week co-ed field hockey and soccer camps for grades for grades 5 to 9; two one-week boys’ basketball camps for grades 4 to 9; girls’ volleyball camp for grades 5 to 8; one-week dance camp for grades K to 8 with prior dance experience; two one-week co-ed baseball camps for ages 8 to 15; and one-week Red Zone Football Academy for middle school players.
Trenton Thunder Baseball Camp, 1 Thunder Road, Waterfront Park, Trenton 08690. 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com.
Three one-day, half-day camps for ages 7 to 12 to train with Thunder players and coaches on the field. Tuition includes one ticket to the Thunder game that evening and a Thunder hat.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association, West Windsor Community Park, Bernt Midland Boulevard, West Windsor 08550. www.wwpsa.org.
Five one-week, morning soccer camps for ages 6 to 14 supported by NJ Surf coaching professionals.
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. Technology, environmental science, and math activities supplement the reading and writing instruction.
Cambridge School, 100 Straube Center Boulevard, Pennington 08534. 609-730-9553. www.thecambridgeschool.org.
Morning academic enrichment program and afternoon executive function clubs for grades 1 to 9. High school ACT prep course for grades 9 to 12.
Capitol Debate, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville 08648. capitoldebate.com.
Two-week day or residential debate camp for ages 10 to 17 held at Rider University. Includes 60+ hours of live instruction, AI speech coaching software, skill assessment, electives, and showcase for parents. Nine-day rookie camp for ages 8 and 9 includes speaking games, mock trials, mini debates, and a capstone speech.
Code Ninjas. 609-208-3724. www.codeninjas.com.
Technology programs for ages 5 to 14 include Lego robotics, Minecraft modding, coding & circuitry, and more. One-week half or full-day sessions 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, comics camps, future music educators institute, game design, graphic design, music technology, summer brass institute, summer saxophone institute, video production, AI and wireless communications, engineering in health and medicine, iSTEM summer academy, 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. Math and reading remediation for grades 4 to 12. One-on-one or small group enrichment programs in executive functioning, social & emotional skills, creative expression, technology exploration, world language lab, math lab, and literacy lab. College readiness programs 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. Two-week ID Academy for ages 13 to 18 is an intensive program in robotics, AI, or game development. Day and residential options for both programs.
JEI Learning Center. jeilearning.com.
Programs in math, English, reading & writing, problem-solving math, and critical thinking. Centers in West Windsor, East Windsor, Hamilton, Hillsborough, and South Brunswick.
Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor 08550. 609-570-3311. www.mccc.edu/campcollege.
One-week morning, afternoon, or full-day academic and recreational programs for ages 6 to 16. Online programs also available.
Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrence 08648. 609-882-7900. www.ndnj.org.
Academic summer programs for grades 9 to 12 include academic enrichment, college boot camp, credit recovery, drivers ed, freshman jump start to high school, and physical education.
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. 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, and campus visits. 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.
Quakerbridge Learning Center, 4044 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville 08648. www.quaker-bridge.org.
Six-week Option II courses in algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science. Four- and six-week two-course enrichment programs in math, science, computer programming, and creative writing.
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.
Russian School of Mathematics, 231 Clarksville Road, West Windsor 08550. 732-708-4905. www.russianschool.com.
Math enrichment programs for grades K-12; summer STEAM program; three-week math program; half- and full-day program with classes and activities in math, chess, science, music, sports, and art.
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 for grades 6 to 12. International Ivy programs for ages 6 to 15.
Sylvan Learning of Hamilton, 3635 Quakerbridge Road, University Office Plaza, Hamilton 08619. 609-588-9037. https://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/08619/index.cfm.
Robotics and engineering camps for grades 1 to 6; Fit4Algebra camps for grades 6 to 9; academic camps in kindergarten readiness, reading, writing, math, and algebra; college readiness camps; and study skills camps focused on time management and organization.
The Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7600. www.hunschool.org.
Five-week credit courses in math, science, writing, and standardized prep for grades 8 to 12. Three-week hands-on, project-based enrichment courses for grades 8 to 12. Spanish immersion camp for grades K to 5. Summer Leadership Institute for high school students in three one-week sessions.
The Laurel School, 800 North Road, Hopewell 08534. 609-566-6000. www.laurelschoolprinceton.org.
Four-week program with morning academics and afternoon activities and projects based on a weekly theme. For grades 1 through 8.
The Lewis School of Princeton, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton 08540. 609-924-8120. www.lewisschool.org.
Three-week summer study program. 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.
Lower Camp for nursery school and pre-K students and Upper Camp for grades K to 5 offer morning Chinese immersion and afternoon STEAM and creative workshops along with weekly field trips in six one-week, themed sessions. Three one-week STEM camps for grades 5 to 8. After-camp English enrichment program offered for rising grades 1, 2, 4, and 5.
