Arts Camps
All For Dance, 1083 Washington Boulevard, Foxmoor Shopping Center, Robbinsville 08691. 609-426-4050. www.allfordancestudio.com.
One-week summer intensives in lyrical & contemporary, jazz & hip hop, and tap for experienced dancers ages 9 and up; one-week Princess Dance & Craft camp for ages 4 to 6 and Dance & Craft for ages 6 to 9; evening and drop-in dance classes.
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 grades 3 to 9 are “Frozen Jr.” and “Finding Nemo Jr.” Three-week session for grades 8 to 12 is “The Lightning Thief.” Two-week session for grades 6 to 12 is “Once Upon a Mattress.”
American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton Shopping Center, 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. Children’s Ballet Camp for ages 4 to 8 offers two one-week sessions ending in informal performance. Before and after care available.
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, PA 19106. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.
One-week camps in drama, musical theater, comedy, and design for kids entering grades 1 to 5. Summer studio in comedy, acting, musical theater, and Shakespeare for grades 6 to 8. Musical theater and acting conservatory for grades 9 to 12. Extended day available.
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 8 include Drawing, Painting & Ceramics; Fiber Art Fun; Art of Mexico; 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. Three-week performance workshop for ages 10 to 19. One-week invitational intensive for ages 910 to 19 by invitation only. Young dancer programs for ages 1.5 to 9.
Cranbury Arts Council, 183 North Main Street, Cranbury 08512. 609-655-1705. www.cranburyartscouncil.org.
No summer camps in 2024 due to construction at the Cranbury School.
Dance Corner Inc., 335 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Southfield Shopping Center, West Windsor 08550. 609-799-9677. www.thedancecorner.org.
Morning Exploration Dance Camp for ages 3 to 6, half or full day Dance Camp Remix for ages 6 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.
Nine themed one-week sessions for ages 5 to 14 including sculpture, drawing, acting, printmaking, and more. Two three-hour sessions available daily.
Leaping Dog 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, fashion design, game creation, cartooning, fantasy art, 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 11 to 13, three weeks. Student summer workshop week for ages 9 to 10, two week; and children’s summer ballet workshop for ages 5 to 9, one week.
McCarter Center Summer Theater Program, 91 University Place, Princeton 08540. 609-258-8289. www.mccarter.org/summercamp.
Eight one-week sessions for ages 7 to 15. Professional teaching artists lead programs on the essentials of acting, crafting inventive characters, and creating memorable performances.
Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown 18901. 215-340-9800. www.michenerartmuseum.org.
One-week programs in drawing, painting, stained glass, mixed media, and more for grades 1 to 10. Half and full-day sessions.
Mill Ballet School, 46 North Sugan Road, New Hope 18938. 609-397-7616. www.millballetschool.com.
Ballet technique intensive, one week, for ages 9 to 18; summer dance intensive, two one-week sessions, for ages 7 to 18; choreographic workshop, three weeks, ages 9 to 18; and fairytale dance camp, two one-week sessions, ages 4 to 6.
New Jersey School of Ballet, 15 Microlab Road, Livingston 07039. 973-597-9600. www.njschoolofballet.com.
Intensive program for ages 12 to 18 by audition and youth intensive for ages 8 to 12, no audition required.
Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrence 08648. 609-882-7900. www.ndnj.org.
One-week Intro to Performing Arts for grades 5 to 8; two one-week sessions of Art Camp for grades 5 to 9; three-week Performing Arts Summer Session and one-week Instrumental Session for grades 9 to 12.
Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Princeton 08540. 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com.
Summer intensive programs for ages 8 to 11 and 11 to 20. Little Dancing Stars and Dancing Stars for ages 3.5 to 7. Classes for ages 2.5 to adult, including ballet, tap, hip hop, and modern dance.
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.princetondigitalphotoworkshop.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, PA 18938. 215-862-5261. www.solebury.org.
StarCatchers theater camp for grades 4 to 12. Three-week session culminates in performance of “The Addams Family” 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. One-week Princess Camp for younger dancers.
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: time travelers, under the big top, kids in space, wizarding academy, and Broadway here we come.
The Painter’s Loft, 1 Tree Farm Road, Suite 3, Pennington 08534. 609-730-4278. www.thepaintersloft.com.
Nine 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.
Three sessions focus on a range of singing, acting, and dancing skills and culminate in a performance.
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.
Westminster Conservatory of Music, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7104. www.rider.edu/wcc.
One-week programs include Chamber Music Camp for grades 6-12; Jazz Starters Camp for grades 5-8; Flute Camp for grades 6-12; Broadway Stars: Frozen (half day) or Frozen & Toy Story (full day) for grades 1-3; Sing Your Heart Out: Matilda (half day) or Matilda & Frozen 2 (full day) for grades 4-6; Middle School Musical Theatre Workshop: Little Shop of Horrors for grades 6-9; PRESTO I Junior Summer String Orchestra Camp for grades 2-5; PRESTO II Intermediate Summer String Orchestra Camp for grades 6-8; and Piano Camp for grades 3-7.
Westrick Music Academy, 231 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction 08550. 609-688-1888. www.westrickmusic.org.
Camp Westrick for grades 4 to 9 offers two one-week sessions of singing, musical theater, game, and fun with friends.
Young Writers Studio of New Jersey, Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence 08648. www.ywsnj.org.
Three one-week themed sessions for ages 8 to 12 to help young writers develop their love for creative expression through storytelling, poetry, songwriting, and performance.
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick 08901. 848-932-7237. zimmerli.rutgers.edu.
Art camp for ages 7 to 14. Explore the galleries and learn new art forms. 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 in July for ages 6 to 14 with themes “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 including Kindergarten ready camp, SAT prep, STEM, jazz, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, wrestling, tumbling, piano, and more. 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 and basketball camp. 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.
Center for FaithJustice, 24 Rossa Avenue, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-498-6216. www.faithjustice.org.
ServiceworX, for middle school students, explores service and social justice through the lens of the Catholic faith. JusticeworX, for high school students, is one week in an overnight setting exploring the Gospel call to build a more just world, participating in dynamic prayer services, building community with fellow participants and volunteering in the community.
Country Roads Day Camp, 139 Pinebrook Road, Manalapan 07726. 732-446-4100. www.countryroadsdaycamp.com.
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.
Mini camp for age 3 to pre-K includes daily swim instruction, musical adventures, imagination playground, science and nature, crafts, sports, theme days, and more. Full, half, and extended day options. Day camp for grades K to 2 includes swimming and hands-on activities in art, sports, STEM, and more. Multi-sports camp for grades 1 to 9. Senior camps for grades 3 to 8 includes weekly adventures and electives. Specialty major and tech camps for grades K to 6. Nine one-week sessions.
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. CIT program for rising grade 9.
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 music & movement, science & discovery, game craft, drawing & design, spectacular structures, gardening glory, fantastic fibers, theater & improvisation, need for speed, and making magic.
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 camping, exploring space, the mighty jungle, 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.
Extended hours and transportation are available. Sports, STEM, special events, swimming, and more with weekly themes. Art, sports, dance, and diverse abilities specialty camps.
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. www.lightbridgeacademy.com.
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.
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.
Five one-week, half-day wizarding camps for ages 7 to 12 including potions, care of magical creatures, herbology, quidditch, and more. Wizard dress encouraged.
Mercer County Park Commission, 334 North Post Road, West Windsor 08550. 609-883-6606. www.mercercountyparks.org.
One-week Aquatic Adventure Camp for Anglers ages 10 to 12 and one-week Aquatic Adventure Camp for Kayakers ages 13 to 15, both on Lake Mercer; Baldpate Nature Camp and Tulpehaking Nature Camp for ages 7 to 12 in two one-week sessions.
Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison 08818. 732-548-6000. www.middlesexcc.edu/camp-middlesex/.
Eight weeks of special interest camps, including arts and crafts, cooking, computers, chess, science/STEM, sports, theater, and more for ages 7 to 15. Half-day or full-day, pre-camp and after-camp available.
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.
Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton 08608. 609-396-1776. www.barracks.org.
One week Colonial Summer Camp for ages 9 to 12 includes recreating camp life, cooking stew in the camp kitchen, marching to local historic sites including the Trent House, playing 18th-century games, and more. Last day of camp features a ceremony for families.
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 15 to 19 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. Rec Camp offers two-week sessions for grades 1 to 6 including a variety of indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, multi-cultural games, fitness, science, and nature. 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 habitats, castles, alien planets, superheroes, fairy tales, music, Greek gods, the body, and pirates. 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.
Princeton University Day Camp, 103 Dillon Gym, Princeton 08544. 609-258-3533. www.princeton.edu/campusrec.
Junior camp for grades 1 to 5 and senior camp for grades 6 to 8 includes sports, games, swimming, arts, crafts, and other activities.
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 MiniBlast for ages 3 to 6. 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 girls grades 1 to 4; visual and performing arts, cooking, sports, academics, and more for grades 1 to 12.
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com.
Two one-week Farm Camp sessions for ages 8-12 include activities, games, crafts and field trips to teach the campers about farm life. Campers cultivate a children’s garden, enjoy wagon rides, experience the harvest, and sample the crops in season.
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 Adventure, and more.
Waldorf School of Princeton, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton 08540. 609-466-1970. www.princetonwaldorf.org.
Six one-week day camp sessions for ages 4 to 8; Nature Artists for ages 9 to 14 with sessions on cooking in the garden, working with wood, and botanical arts; Discover the Circus camp for ages 9 to 14.
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.
Nine weeks of themed day camp for children entering grades K to 7 including daily swimming. 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. Related to Camp Matallionequay for girls ages 7 to 16.
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 programs for grades 2 to 11 including water activities, climbing, art, drama, campfires, and more. One and two-week specialty programs including Farm Camp, Midnight Madness, Rock and Roll, Top Chef, and more. LIT and CIT 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, PA 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. www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu.
Four one-week themed residential camps featuring games and activities to foster a love for the outdoors. Two sessions each of Flora Festival and Fantastic Fauna.
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.
Ten 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 Princeton Day School from June 24 to 28. Lunch included.
Bob Smith Soccer Academy, 15 West Manor Way, Robbinsville 08691. 609-468-7208. www.bobsmithsoccer.com.
Soccer camp for beginner, recreational, and travel players ages 5 to 15. Full or half days with before and after care available.
Duncraven Equestrian Center, 1310 Bear Tavern Road, Titusville 08560. 609-281-7181. www.duncravenec.com.
One week-long beginner sessions and two week-long beginner/novice sessions to teach safety on and around horses and ponies, grooming techniques, riding skills, and other primary horsemanship skills.
Fal-Rooney Sports Camps, 373 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman 08558. 908-672-9398. www.falrooney.com.
Games, competitions, and sports for boys and girls in grades 1 to 9. Four one-week sessions held at Montgomery Lower Middle School. Before and after care provided. Half-day junior camp for rising grades K to 4 at Otto Kaufman Community Center.
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 fire and ice hockey camp integrating dry land training. 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.
Tennis and Sports Camp for all ages and levels. Includes lessons, match play, off-court activities, and games. One week 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, basketball, softball, field hockey, and soccer camps at the Lawrenceville School; soccer camp at Rider University; lacrosse, soccer, running, field hockey, swimming, and basketball camps at the Pennington School; soccer at Notre Dame High School; swimming, softball, and basketball camps at The College of New Jersey; and running camp at the Peddie School.
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 8; girls volleyball camp for grades 3 to 9; softball camp for grades 3 to 9; incoming freshman boys basketball and football camps for grade 9; tennis camp for grades 3 to 9; and track and field camp for grades 1 to 9.
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, weekly bus trips and exciting 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, East Brunswick, and Princeton, and baseball and softball programs in East Windsor. 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. Nine one-week sessions for ages 7 to 18.
Princeton Racquet Club, 150 Raymond Road, Princeton 08540. 732-329-6200. www.princetonracquetclub.com.
Tennis day camp for all levels includes instructional drills and match-play. Junior development for ages 6 to 16. Tournament training for ages 10 to 18. Indoor courts 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 baseball, boys’ and girls’ basketball, cross country, fencing, field hockey, football, boys and girls’ ice hockey, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, rowing, rugby, boys’ and girls’ soccer, softball, squash, strength and conditioning, swimming and diving, boys’ and girls’ volleyball, tennis, track & field, wrestling, and water polo.
Pro Skate, 1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction 08852. 732-940-6400. www.proskatenj.com.
One-week Hard Edge Hockey skills camps for ages 8 to 17 and learn-to-skate camps for ages 5 to 12.
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.
Rutgers Preparatory School, 1345 Easton Avenue, Somerset 08873. 732-545-5600. www.rutgersprep.org.
Arsenal Soccer Camp for ages 7 to 14; Maestro Soccer Middle and High School Prep Camps for rising grades 6 to 12 and Total Soccer Camp for ages 9 to 14; Pulse Premier Soccer Camp for ages 5 to 14; Real Madrid Soccer Camp for ages 6 to 15; Garden State Lacrosse Camp for rising grades 2 to 9; Pulse Premier Basketball Camp for ages 5 to 14; Pulse Premier Multi Sports Camp for ages 5 to 14; RPS Basketball Elite Training, rising grades 8 and 9; Basketball Skill Development, rising grades 3 to 9; Tennis, ages 6 to 18; Basketball with Kristen Somogyi, ages 7 to 14; and XTRA Bases Baseball, 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. Extended day and swim lessons available.
Sebastiani Fencing Academy, 741 Alexander Road, West Windsor 08540. 609-578-0765. www.sebastianifencing.com.
Camps in four 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 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.
One-week field hockey camp, one-week girls’ basketball camp for grades 4 through 8, one-week co-ed soccer camp for grades 5 through 9, and two one-week boys’ basketball camps for grades 4 through 9. Co-ed alumni baseball camp for ages 8 to 15 in two one-week sessions. One-week Red Zone Football Academy for ages 9 to 14.
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.
Co-educational day school for children who learn differently. 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, 1063 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville 08691. 609-208-3724. www.codeninjas.com/locations/nj-robbinsville.
Technology programs for ages 5 to 14 include Roblox, Minecraft, web development, game design, and more. One-week sessions.
College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing 08628. 609-771-2227. precollege.tcnj.edu.
One-week Artificial Intelligence and Wireless Communications Camp and one-week residential Engineering in Health and Medicine Camp for high school students. By application only.
ESF Summer Camps at Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville 08540. 610-581-7100. www.esfcamps.com.
One-week science, technology, and creative camps for grades K to 6 held at the Chapin School.
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.
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. Centers in West Windsor, 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 include academic prep, culinary arts, digital arts, science camp, arts & crafts, and more. Extended days 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 algebra, trigonometry, summer reading, drivers’ ed, and more. Enrichment programs include cooking, robotics, film, and more.
Peddie School, 201 South Main Street, Hightstown 08520. 609-490-7532. www.peddie.org.
Peddie Summer Academy offers an introduction to boarding school life 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.
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.
Programs for high school students in solo piano, musical theater, and game design.
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.
SciCore Academy for Science and the Humanities, 156 Maxwell Avenue, Hightstown 08520. 609-448-8950. www.scicore.org.
One to two-week sessions in math, reading, English, writing, science, College Readiness, and hiking adventure. For ages 4 to 18.
Sylvan Learning of Hamilton, 3635 Quakerbridge Road, University Office Plaza, Hamilton 08619. 609-588-9037. https://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/08619/index.cfm.
Summer programs in math, reading, writing, and more.
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.
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.
The Newgrange School, 800 North Road, Hopewell 08534. 609-584-1800. www.thenewgrange.org.
Extended school year program from July 1 to August 13 with curricular and enrichment options.
YingHua International School, 25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston 08528. 609-375-8015. www.yhis.org.
Themed weeks blending Chinese language immersion and STEAM exploration for grades pre-K to 6.
