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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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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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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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.

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 COLEY
Stanhope, NJ

Camp COLEY is a coed resident camp, that gives children the opportunity to spend time outdoors, while learning new things, and making new friends that will last a lifetime!

Marine Science Day Camp at the Jersey Shore
Lavallette, NJ

Marine Science Day Camp at the Jersey Shores allows children K-8, to expereince what it is like to be a marine scientist out in the field. All programs taught and led by a Marine Scientist. Active learning while having fun!

Camp 99
Magnolia, NJ

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

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

LakeView Day Camp
East Brunswick, NJ

Lakeview Day Camp sits on 20 beautiful acres along the shores of Farrington Lake. For more than 80 summers, Lakeview has been serving campers and creating life changing summer experiences. Campers from age 3-14 have facilities and programs catered to their age group.

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.

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.

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.

Frogbridge Day Camp
Millstone Township, NJ

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

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.

Pulse Premier Sports Camps
Basking Ridge, NJ

Ready for a summer of fun, fitness, and friendship? Pulse Sports Camp delivers a high-energy, multi-sport experience where kids build skills, stay active, and grow in a safe, supportive environment.

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.  

Original Music School's Writing/Recording Daycamp
Morristown, NJ

Write, perform, rehearse and record your original own songs!

Robotics Summer Camp at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Robotics Camp sessions at The College of New Jersey. Campers have a competition and win awards at the end of each session.




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 Listings823.6%
Day Camps694.7%
Resident Camps221.8%
Family Camps82.1%
Travel Camps124.6%
Coed Camps763.9%
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 Program4150.0%3.7%
Travel Camps1214.6%5.1%
Acting Camps1113.4%5.0%
Sport Camps1113.4%5.0%
Academic Camps1113.4%4.1%


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.