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.

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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Camp Louemma
Sussex, NJ

Camp Louemma is a premiere "boutique" type camp that has fostered lifelong friendships and memories for our campers since 1941. As a small to mid-sized camp we can ensure that each camper's needs are catered to and that no camper gets "lost in the suffle".

Neighborhood Center Summer Program
Camden, NJ
Original Music School's Writing/Recording Daycamp
Morristown, NJ

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

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.

Liberty Lake Day Camp
Bordentown, NJ

Liberty Lake teaches life skills, and inspires children!

Incrediflix
Orange County, CA
Other

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

The Musical Theatre Performance Project
Bayonne, NJ

Students will take class and rehearse with a comprehensive array of industry professionals, learn every aspect of the theatre, and showcase what they have learned in a performance

ThrillCoaster Tours
Woodbridge, NJ

ThrillCoaster Tours is unlike any teen travel camp in the world. We visit 15 amusement parks, tour exciting cities, visit the beach, and stay all 26 nights in first class hotel rooms.

New York Mets Baseball Academy
14 NY/NJ metro area venues, NY - NJ

One-week Outstanding Youth Instructional Baseball Program (Ages 7-15). 14 NY/NJ Metro area venues. Incl. current & former Mets Players & Coaches. 10:1 ratio Participants to staff. Designed to imporve both physical & cognitive playing skills.

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.

Kickzsoccer World Cup Soccer Camps
Randolph, NJ

World Cup Soccer Camp - Learn skills from around the world this Summer!

West Essex YMCA Sports camp
Livingston, NJ

It is a 3 week camp the weeks of July 18 25 and August 1

Frogbridge Day Camp
Millstone Township, NJ

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

Camp Premiere
Hillside, NJ

Camp Premiere, the annual summer theatre program for middle school and high school students, will be held on Kean University’s Nathan Weiss East Campus in Enlow Recital Hall.

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.




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%
Academic Camps1113.6%4.1%
Acting Camps1113.6%5.1%
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.