Arts Camps
Acting Naturally, 164 North Flowers Mill Road, Langhorne 19047. 267-798-9165. www.actingnaturally.com.
One-week programs for ages 8 to 18 each culminate with a performance. Sessions are “Disney’s The AristoCats Kids,” “Lion King Kids,” “On This Island,” and “Matilda Jr.,” and “Unmurdered” and “Disney’s Newsies Jr.” (teens only). Auditions required. Before and after care available.
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 8 are “Peter Pan Jr.” and “The Lion King Jr.” Three-week session for grades 8-12 is “Urinetown the Musical.” Two-week session for grades 6 to 12 is “Descendants the Musical.”
American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton Shopping Center, Suite C, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7758. www.arballet.org.
Summer Intensive, a five-week program in dance for ages 13 and up by audition. Three-week, two-week, and virtual sessions also available. Summer Intensive Intermediates, ages 11 and up, one to six week sessions. Summer Intensive Juniors, ages 9 and up, one to five-week sessions. Boarding at Rider University.
Appel Farm Summer Arts Camp, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer 08318. 856-358-2472. www.appelfarmartscamp.org.
Residential arts program with one to four two-week sessions for ages 7 to 17. Campers select two major and two minors. All culminate with performances and exhibitions. Majors include theater performance, technical theater, music, recording arts, dance, visual arts, photography, video, creative writing, green corps, and sports & swim.
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 ages 12 to 17 include Printmaking, Illustration Studio, and others. Programs for ages 7 to 12 include Impressionism, Pop Art, and more. Programs for ages 5 to 7 include Art in the Wild, Fantasy & Fairytale, and more. In-person and online programs available.
Ballet of Central NJ, 4 Tennis Court, Hamilton 08619. 609-249-4066. www.balletcnj.org.
Two, three, or five-week summer intensive for ages 10 to 19. One-week invitational intensive for ages 9 to 19 by invitation only. Young dancer programs for ages 3 to 9.
Central NJ Ballet Theater, 221 Broad Street, Florence 08518. 609-424-3192. www.cnjballet.com.
Musical theater program for ages 6 and up featuring “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”; three-week summer intensive for beginner and intermediate dancers ages 9 and up; and one or two week beginner dance camp for ages 6 and up.
Cranbury Arts Council, 183 North Main Street, Cranbury 08512. 609-655-1705. www.cranburyartscouncil.org.
Art & Steam camps from July 11 to 29 with morning and afternoon sessions. Full day musical theater workshop featuring Disney’s “The Jungle Book Kids” from July 11 to 22. Programs held at Cranbury School.
Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton 08809. 908-735-8415. www.hunterdonartmuseum.org.
Nine themed one-week sessions for ages 5 to 16 including print-making, site-specific sculpture, photography, fiber arts, abstract painting, and more. Two three-hour sessions available daily. Camps held outdoors; virtual options available.
Leaping Dog Art Studios, 325 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown 08505. 609-400-5623. www.leapingdogartstudios.com.
Ten one-week programs for ages 6 to 14. Themes include cartooning & manga, world of wizards, fashion design, clay, and more. Morning and afternoon 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 12 to 23 including classic ballet, pointe, and partnering. Youth Division for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 and up, five weeks. One-week children’s summer ballet workshop for ages 7 to 10 with some prior dance training.
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 12 and a special program just for 6-year-olds.
Mill Ballet School, 46 Sugan Road, New Hope 18938. 609-397-7616. www.millballetschool.com.
Contemporary Dance Intensive for ages 12 to 18; Ballet Intensive for ages 9 to 18; Choreographic Workshop for ages 10 to 18; Magical Mornings for ages 3 to 5; Junior Dance Camp for ages 5 to 7; and Young Dancers Workshop for ages 7 to 10. One to three-week programs.
New Jersey School of Ballet, 15 Microlab Road, Livingston 07039. 973-597-9600. www.njschoolofballet.com.
Open classes for ages 4 and up. Intensive program for ages 9 to 20 by audition.
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 22. Little dancing stars for ages 3 to 4. Dancing Stars for ages 5 to 7. Dance With Me for ages 2.5 to 4 with an adult. Classes for ages 3.5 to adult.
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 4 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 teens, Sunday through Friday, with virtual and outdoor components. Camera basics, outdoor learning and practice, and digital photo editing. Digital camera and computer required.
Princeton String Academy, 2 Colonial Avenue, West Windsor 08550. 609-751-7664. www.stringacademy.net.
Summer schedule of lessons is offered in violin, viola, and cello.
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 “The Little Mermaid” at Solebury’s Performing Arts Center. Three-week scenic arts camp for students entering grades 7 to 12.
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 under the outdoor, big top performance tent.
The Painter’s Loft, 1 Tree Farm Road, Suite 3, Pennington 08534. 609-730-4278. www.thepaintersloft.com.
Seven one-week sessions of half-day morning art programs 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 8 to 12. Session two is a three-week session for grades 4 to 7. Master class is for students in grades 8 to 12 who have attended Tomato Patch or had other formal theater training.
West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor 08550. 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org.
One and two-week sessions on studio arts and crafts, theater, filmmaking, fashion, musical theater, and more for ages 6 and up.
Westrick Music Academy, 231 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction 08550. 609-688-1888. www.princetongirlchoir.org.
Camp Westrick for grades 4 to 9 runs from August 8 to 19 and offerings singing, musical theater, ukulele lessons, and more.
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick 08901. 732-932-7237. www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.
Art camp for ages 7 to 14. Explore the galleries and learn new art forms. Half and full days available.
Day Camps
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 basketball, field hockey, STEM, tumbling, piano, wizards, and adventure. “Moana Jr.” two-week musical theater camp for ages 8 to 14. “Legally Blonde the Musical” two-week teen musical theater by audition. 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 & craft, science, STEM, fitness, and other enrichment programs. Teen camp for ages 11 to 14 includes sports, STEM, career exploration, team building, and other enrichment programs, as well as half and full-day trips. Breakfast and lunch provided.
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 11 to 15 include field trips. CIT program. Sports training camps.
Center for FaithJustice, 24 Rossa Avenue, Lawrenceville 08648. 609-498-6216. www.faithjustice.org.
ServiceworX, JusticeworX, and LeaderworX, targeted at middle, high school, and college students, respectively, to engender in participants a deep understanding of systemic poverty and instill lifelong values of justice through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
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, 750 East Haverford Road, Bryn Mawr 19010. 610-581-7100. www.esfcamps.com/princeton.
Coeducational camps at Chapin School include mini camp for preschool to kindergarten, day camp for grades 1 and 2, and senior camp for grades 3 to 9. Extended day available. Two to nine weeks.
Ewing Recreation Department, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing 08628. 609-883-1776. www.ewingnj.org/summer-camps.
Programs for children entering kindergarten through grade 7. Day camp for grades K to 7 includes fields trips every Thursday, daily swim lessons and free swim in the afternoon, arts and crafts, nature, sports, cooking, dancing, special events, and more. Teen travel camp for grades 6 to 9 includes visits to beaches, themes parks, and cultural centers. CIT program for Ewing residents only entering grades 8 and 9. Full, half, and extended days available. Eight one-week sessions.
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 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.
Fulper’s Dairy Farm, 281 Rocktown Lambertville Road, Lambertville 08350. 609-651-5991. www.fulperfarms.com.
Farmstead adventure camp for ages 8 to 13 includes hayrides, nature walks, work with cows, scavenger hunt, obstacle course, and homemade butter, ice cream, and milkshakes. Six one-week sessions.
Hamilton Area YMCA Sawmill Branch, 185 Sawmill Road, Hamilton 08620. 609-581-9622. www.hamiltonymca.org.
Camp at 185 Sawmill Road. Extended hours and transportation are available. Sports, STEM, special events, swimming, and more. Three- or five-day a week options. SKOR camp for ages 5 to 21 with intellectual disabilities.
Hamilton Health Place KinderCare, 4 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton Square 08690. 609-890-1442. www.kindercare.com.
Screen-free sessions for ages 5 to 12.
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 Inc. for grades 7 to 9 features day and extended trips. Madrichim CIT program for grade 10.
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.
Themed weekly programs for ages 5 to 10.
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.littlefriendsschool.com.
Summer programs for 18 months to age 11. Mini, full, and extended days. Activities based on weekly themes include special events and 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.
Six 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.
Baldpate Nature Camp for grades 2 to 6 offers three one-week sessions. One-week Aquatic Adventures camp for grades 4-9 at Mercer County Park Marina. One-week Tulpehaking Nature Camp for grades 2 to 6 in Hamilton.
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, sports, science/STEM, cooking, digital arts and computers, 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.
Summer Fun camp for ages 18 months to 7 years with theme weeks. Enrichments, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, 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.
Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1128 Great Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-6499. www.princetonacademy.org.
Programs for grades 1 to 9 including Academy Prep, science, art, and debate topics. Some co-ed programs.
Princeton Day School, 650 The Great Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-6700. www.pds.org.
Co-educational 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, fairy tales, pirates, music, witches and wizards, Greek gods, and superheroes. Extended hours and swim lessons available.
Princeton Montessori School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-4594. www.princetonmontessori.org.
Summer fun including singing, reading, and nature walks for ages 18 months to 3 years. Ages 3 to 5 have explore art, music, science, cooking, nature, and sports as well as weekly swimming lessons. Grades 1 to 3 explore nature and the outdoors and in the morning and participate in crafts and indoor sports in the afternoon.
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. CIT program for grades 9 to 12.
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, teen camp for grades 7 to 9, and LIT program for grae 10.
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. One-week Explore the Arts camps for grades 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 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.
For age 4 to grade 7. Six one-week sessions include swimming, games, field trips, science, camp-outs, special events, and more.
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-2330. www.stuartschool.org.
Co-ed Camp Stuart for ages 3 to 5; Stuart Summer Academy for grades 1 to 4; visual and performing arts programs for grades 1 to 11; Raise Her Voice Leadership Camps for girls grades 5 to 9 and Business Camp for girls grades 9 to 12; basketball, field hockey, and tennis for girls; and STEM and writing programs for girls.
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton 08540. 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com.
Farm camp for ages 7 to 12 offers two one-week sessions that focus on how the farmer and nature work together to grow healthy crops. Farm Explorers Camp for ages 7 to 12 offers three one-week sessions with activities including work in the Children’s Garden, interacting with farm animals, hands-on STEM experiments and explorations, and more.
The Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7600. www.hunschool.org.
Hun Day Camp for ages 5 to 13 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.
Week-long programs for ages 10 to 15 in sports, science and technology, community service and enrichment, outdoor adventure, and the arts. Extended day available. Lunch included.
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.
One-week day camps for grades K through 9 on the themes of Wonderful Water, Outdoor Adventures, Art in Nature, and Amazing Animals.
Waldorf School of Princeton, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton 08540. 609-466-1970. www.princetonwaldorf.org.
Two three-week sessions for ages 4 to 12. Session 1, Festival, features activities including story creation and myth telling, giant puppet building and operation, circus arts and physical theater, musical instrument creation, singing and dance, and structure building. Session 2, Feast, features activities including woodland cooking, clay oven baking, decorative arts for the table, vegetable growing, foraging and using herbs, outdoor building projects, and land stewardship.
YMCA Hopewell Valley, 62 South Main Street, Pennington 08534. 609-737-3048. www.hvymca.org.
Traditional day camp featuring arts, crafts, games, sports, and science for age 5 to 13. Sports day camp for ages 9 to 13. Both include weekly trips and swimming. Extended day available.
YMCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton 08540. 609-497-9622. www.princetonymca.org.
Ten weeks of day camp all themed around a different popular game as well as specialty camps in sustainable gardening and farming, games galore, pottery, outdoor living, and sports. For children entering grades K to 7.
Overnight Camps
Camp Chateaugay, 233 Gadway Road, Merrill 12955. 518-425-6888. www.chateaugay.com.
Sports, trips, dance, animal care, aquatics, theater, arts and crafts. Two, four, and eight week sessions. CIT program.
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. Leader and counselor-in-training programs for grades 9 to 12.
Camp Zeke, 31 Barry Watson Way, Lakewood 18439. 212-913-9783. www.campzeke.org.
Jewish overnight camp for ages 7 to 17 in foothills of Poconos with an emphasis on healthy, active living. Culinary arts program, fitness and creative electives, private lake and miles of trails. Air-conditioned cabins.
Chestnut Lake Camp, Beach Lake 18405. 570-729-1010. www.chestnutlakecamp.com.
Residential camp for girls and boys ages 7 to 15. Three, four, and seven week options. Movie studio, heated Olympic pool, roller hockey rink, sports complex, Recording studio, driving range, drama center, and outdoor activities.
Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp, 100 Struble Road, Branchville 07826. 973-948-3550. www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu.
Four one-week themed residential camps and one “big session” from August 3 to 20 featuring games and activities to foster a love for the outdoors. at Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. For ages 8 to 16. Themes are “Out of This World,” July 4 to 9; “Spy Week,” July 11 to 16; “CHAOS!” July 18 to 23; and “Battle for the Camp,” July 25 to 30.
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. Camp takes place at the Hun School of Princeton from June 27 to July 1. Lunch included.
Bob Smith Soccer Academy, 153 West Manor Way, Robbinsville 08691. 609-468-7208. www.bobsmithsoccer.net.
Four five-day sessions soccer camp for beginner, recreational, and travel players ages 5 to 15 in air conditioned facility. Full or half days with before and after care available.
DiJulia School of Golf, 250 Brownsburg Road, New Hope 18938. 215-862-9045. www.dijuliagolf.com.
Golf for ages 5 to 15. Half-day sessions run Tuesday through Thursday at Jericho National Golf Club.
ESF Summer Camps at Chapin School, 750 East Haverford Road, Bryn Mawr 19010. 610-581-7100. www.esfcamps.com.
Baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football, soccer, street hockey, European team hand ball and more for boys and girls, ages 6 to 14, at Chapin School. Campers have opportunity to swim every day
Fal-Rooney Sports Camps, Rocky Hill 08553. 908-672-9398. www.falrooney.com.
Games, competitions, and sports for boys and girls in grades 1 to 9. Four one-week sessions in Montgomery. Before and after care provided.
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, and ice hockey camp. One-week sessions.
Mercer Junior Rowing Club, 1 South Post Road, Suite I, Princeton Junction 08550. 609-799-7100. www.rowpnra.org.
Novice rowing camp for grades 7 to 12. No experience necessary. Level 1, Level 2, and Advanced Camp programs. 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 Tough Camp for tournament and high school players. Full, half, and extended days. Daily and weekly rates available.
Nike Camps, 919 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield 94904. 800-645-3226. www.ussportscamps.com.
FUN & Sports Kids Camp and soccer camp at Stuart Country Day School; volleyball and basketball camps at Princeton Day School; golf, tennis, baseball, softball, and soccer camps at the Lawrenceville School; soccer camp at Rider University; lacrosse, cross country, field hockey, swimming, and basketball camps at the Pennington School; swimming and basketball camps at The College of New Jersey; baskebtall camp at PEAC Health; running camp at the Peddie School; and eSports camp in North Brunswick.
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, and baseball and softball programs in East Brunswick. Ages 5 to 13.
Princeton Pong, 745 Alexander Road, Suites 9-12, Princeton 08540. 609-987-8500. www.princetonpong.com.
Table tennis camps for all levels focusing on technique and skill development. Programs are held in the 10,000-square-foot facility featuring 14 table tennis tables.
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, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, squash, strength and conditioning, swimming, boys’ and girls’ volleyball, tennis, track & field, wrestling, and water polo. Full vaccination required of all campers; no exceptions.
Rockville Climbing Center, 200 Whitehead Road, Hamilton 08619. 609-631-7625. www.rockvilleclimbing.com.
Climbing programs for ages 7 to 16 including exposure to the skills and tools used for outdoor climbing and mountaineering. One-week sessions. After care available.
Rutgers Preparatory School, 1345 Easton Avenue, Somerset 08873. 732-545-5600. www.rutgersprep.org.
Tennis, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, basketball, and multisport for various age groups from age 6 through grade 12.
Schafer Sports Center, 5 Graphics Drive, Ewing 08628. www.schafersports.com.
Half and full day camps in gymnastics or multi-sport for ages 3 to 12. Extended day and swim lessons available.
Sebastiani Fencing Academy, 741 Alexander Road, West Windsor 08540. 609-578-0765. www.sebastianifencing.com.
Camps in 10 one-week sessions for all levels.
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 featuring swim lessons, sports, dance, arts and crafts, and more. For ages 4 to 14. Extended days available.
The Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7600. www.hunschool.org.
Programs in field hockey, baseball, and basketball for ages 8 to 15.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association, West Windsor Community Park, Bernt Midland Boulevard, West Windsor 08550. www.wwpsa.org.
One-week soccer camps for ages 7 to 14. Half, full and extended day options.
Study 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 K-12 comprising language, reading, writing, and math classes. Afternoon adventure program keeps students engaged exploring the great outdoors. Four-week afternoon reading intensive for grades 3 to 5. Four-week executive function intensive for grades 6 to 12.
Code Ninjas, 1063 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville 08691. 609-208-3724. www.codeninjas.com/locations/nj-robbinsville.
Technology programs including Adventures in Game Design, Moviemaking with Minecraft, Intro to Roblox Development, and more.
ESF Summer Camps at Chapin School, 750 East Haverford Road, Bryn Mawr 19010. 610-581-7100. www.esfcamps.com.
One-week science, technology, and creative camps for grades K to 7. Examples of ‘majors’ include Land and Sea: Animal Adventures, Art Studio: The Magic of Mixed Media, and Space Explorers.
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. In-person and virtual options.
ID Tech Camps, Internal Drive, 1885 Winchester Boulevard, 201, Campbell 95008. 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.
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 and virtual courses available.
Peddie School, 201 South Main Street, Hightstown 08520. 609-490-7532. www.peddie.org.
Summer Youth Camp for gardes 1 to 5 features outdoor and indoor activities centered around STEM and art. 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.com.
Six-week courses in math, STEM, computer science, creative writing, literature, and more. 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 voice, musical theater, composition, piano, and game design. Virtual options for some programs.
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 for students entering grades 1 to 12. International Ivy programs for ages 6 to 15.
Science Seeds, 29 Emmons Drive, G-10, Princeton 08540. 917-453-1451. www.scienceseeds.com.
Science enrichment program for ages 6 to 14 in one-week sessions.
Summer Institute for the Gifted, 1 High Ridge Park, Stamford 06905. 866-303-4744. www.giftedstudy.org.
Three-week programs in STEAM+ topics for grades K to 5 held on the campus of Stuart Country Day School.
The Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton 08540. 609-921-7600. www.hunschool.org.
Six-week regular and honors academic courses in algebra II, geometry, precalculus, and chemistry. For ages 12 to 18. Geometry and pre-calculus also offered virtually. Three-week enrichment classes for ages 12 to 18. Hun Summer Adventures features one- to six-week programs on business, STEAM, humanities, storytelling, or the brain for ages 9 to 13.
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, 526 South Olden Avenue, Hamilton 08629. 609-584-1800. www.thenewgrange.org.
Extended school year program from July 1 to August 12 with curricular and enrichment options.
