Situated on nearly 800 acres of pristine land in Southern New Jersey, our camp experience offers wonderful opportunities for children, allowing them to build the character and confidence they will need to go out into the world as adults.

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For more than 50 years, summers at Appel Farm have sparked the imaginations of thousands of young people as they interacted with artists from around the world in beautiful rural southern New Jersey. Safety, Community, Personal Growth, and Fun guide our program that ignites creativity, kindness, and confidence!

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Situated on nearly 800 acres of pristine land in Southern New Jersey, our camp experience offers wonderful opportunities for children, allowing them to build the character and confidence they will need to go out into the world as adults.

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For over 80 years Camp Michikamau has offered a high quality traditional overnight camp for youth and teens.

Rising Treetops at Oakhurst provides summer sleep away and day camp, and year-round respite care for children and adults with special needs, including autism and physical and intellectual disabilities.

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Fernbrook Farms Summer Camps
Chesterfield, NJ

NJ’s premier nature camp engages campers by exploring the complex interconnectedness of our natural world on our 230-acre farm. Hands-on activities inspire campers to pursue their natural curiosities in our creek, meadow, forest, and more!

International Ivy Summer Enrichment Program - Caldwell Campus
Caldwell, NJ

Highly-interactive enrichment in technology, science, humanities, arts and business for kids age 5 to 13. Intellectually-stimulating classes to fuel young people's interest and creativity.

PowerZone Volleyball Camp
Denville, NJ

Instructional volleyball camps for beginning through advanced players age 8-18. Separate girls and boys camps at our 6-court facility. Day (9am-4pm), morning (9am-noon), or evening (530-830pm) camps are available. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Storming Robots
Branchburg, NJ

Workshops for talented youth. Offer true Robotics Experience and computer programming with computational thinking since 2005. Hands-on application-based Projects. Professionally trained Instructors who work with robotics and computer programming year round, not just summer time.

Summer Explorations
Englewood, NJ

Summer Explorations challenges children Intellectually, Artistically & Physically. It offers a supportive environment with Choices that are varied and stimulating. Summer Explorations offers a unique blend of Camp & School.

Camp Dark Waters
Medford, NJ

We believe that the days of a children’s summer vacation should be a time for them to play, to venture forth in learning new skills, and to grow.

Camp Auxilium
Newton, NJ

Camp Auxilium is a year-round facility. It operates as The Auxilium School during the school year and is a co-ed Summer Day Camp.

Incrediflix
Orange County, CA
Other

We bring creativity and imagination to life through stop motion and live action movie making.

Camp Hawk Pointe at Hawk Pointe Golf Club
Washington, NJ

This is a fun filled camp that provides tennis and golf lessons along with a variety of other activities that is sure to provide memories that will last a lifetime

Liberty Lake Day Camp
Bordentown, NJ

Liberty Lake teaches life skills, and inspires children!

The $99 A Week Summer Camp
Stratford, NJ

We offer the most affordable Summer Camp in South Jersey. Since 2008, we have provided a safe, fun and educational camp for kids ages 4-15.

Art Kids Rule
Rutherford, NJ

We provide amazing and creative art programs for kids in the Northern New Jersey area. Our programs are hands-on, engaging and technology infused for modern children!

All Star Baseball Camp
Mahwah, NJ

The All Star Baseball Camp is the number 1 Baseball Camp in America with 19 years experience and over 18,000 campers graduated. The camp is held every summer at the Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, New Jersey.

Tall Pines Day Camp & Picnics
Williamstown, NJ

Transportation provided from Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, and all of South Jersey. Coed, ages 3-14. Half day program for 3 and 4 year olds. Call for open house dates! Hurry, we fill quickly.

Rock Camp • Hudson Music Studios
Lebanon, NJ

Learn to perform, compose, and improvise in a variety of rock styles, while meeting new friends in a fun and inspiring environment. RC is lead by master teachers/performers from NYC and NJ, who also teach at area colleges/universities.





General Notes About Camps in the State of New Jersey

New Jersey’s summer climate is perfect for a wide range of camp activities, with warm, sunny days ideal for hiking, swimming, and team sports. The cool evenings provide a relaxing atmosphere for campfires, group activities, and outdoor games. This balance of warm, active days and mild evenings makes it an excellent place for outdoor adventure camps, nature exploration, and creative programs, ensuring campers enjoy both active exploration and downtime in comfort.

From the urban landscapes of Newark and Trenton to the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore, New Jersey offers diverse environments for summer camps. In the cities, campers can enjoy day camps that focus on sports, arts, and education, with easy access to cultural sites, parks, and historical landmarks. Further south, the state’s natural beauty comes into play, with the Pinelands and Jersey Shore providing perfect environments for nature camps, hiking, water sports, and environmental education programs. Whether in bustling cities or quiet coastal areas, New Jersey offers something for every type of camper.

New Jersey’s diverse ecosystems, including coastal marshes, forests, and wetlands, offer abundant opportunities for environmental education. With habitats ranging from the pine forests of the Pine Barrens to the salt marshes of the shore, campers can explore wildlife, engage in conservation efforts, and learn about the state’s unique ecosystems. Nature-based camps allow participants to engage in activities like birdwatching, habitat restoration, and water quality testing, helping campers develop an understanding of conservation and environmental stewardship.