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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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.

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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Summer Adventures at Oak Knoll
Summit, NJ

Day camp located in Summit, NJ, held June 26 - August 11, 2017 for boys and girls ages 3-16.

Frogbridge Day Camp
Millstone Township, NJ

Day Camp Activities include: Indoor; Outdoor Activities, Go Carts, Rock Climbing, Signature Destinations and Special Events.

Incrediflix
Orange County, CA
Other

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

Olympika Gymnastics Camp
Mountainside, NJ

The camp emphasizes the development of new gymnastics and tumbling skills in a safe environment along with variety of other fun activities.

Camp 99
Magnolia, NJ

Camp 99 - affordable, active, safe & fun for your children during the summer.

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
Newton, NJ

Fairview Lake YMCA is a traditional and adventure based sleepaway camp located on 660 acres of pristine forests and fields around a 110 acre lake. Since 1915, we have provided quality summer camping for thousands of children.

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.

Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp
Branchville, NJ

Come for the best week of your summer! LG is located in the NW corner of NJ. We focus on friends, fun, being safe and letting you make your own choices at camp.

Vacation Music Academy
Mount Holly, NJ

Vacation Music Academy is a non profit and community based summer music and performing arts camp for children Pre K to 6th grades offering classes in musical theater, art, dance, and music.

Mohican Outdoor Center
Blairstown, NJ

Set in the beautiful 70,000 acre Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, we offer diverse outdoor workshops, weekend activites, and our annual Family Camp in a relaxed, rustic setting.

Day Camp Sunshine
Basking Ridge, NJ

Day Camp Sunshine is a classic, recreational camp experience designed to help kids and teens thrive in the great outdoors.  

Salad City Summer Theater Workshop
Blairstown, NJ

Students will have the opportunity to participate in acting exercises, be guided through dance routines, play cooperative group games, and use their imagination to create art.

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.

A.J. Meerwald's Maritime Camp
Port Norris, NJ

Exciting and educational camping adventures onboard the historic oyster schooner AJ MEERWALD. Campers become part of the AJ MEERWALD’S crew, sailing and living aboard an historic tall ship.

Voyagers' Preschool, Esports, Tech/STEAM and Travel Camps
Oceanport, NJ

Join Reggio-Inspired Preschool for our youngest campers; Esports and Gaming, Technology and Tinkering for ages 6-12, and Travel for ages 10-14




New Jersey Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

NJ Directory Overview

New Jersey camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic New Jersey % of Dir.
Total Listings813.6%
Day Camps684.6%
Resident Camps221.8%
Family Camps82.1%
Travel Camps124.6%
Coed Camps753.8%
All-Girls Camps61.9%
All-Boys Camps63.3%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $7515 - 1594%
Resident$351 - $1,7518 - 17100%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for New Jersey within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program4150.6%3.7%
Travel Camps1214.8%5.1%
Acting Camps1113.6%5.1%
Academic Camps1113.6%4.1%
Art Camps1012.3%4.0%


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.