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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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 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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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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Peticote Farm Day Camp
Southampton, NJ

There are four sessions:July 12-July 16, July 19- July 23, July 26 -July 30, August 9 - August 13

Incrediflix
Orange County, CA
Other

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

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.

AMC Family Camp
Blairstown, NJ

Appalachian Mountain Club Family Camp at Mohican Outdoor Center

Swimming & Activities Day Camp @ Ramapo College Mahwah NJ - Bergen County
Mahwah, NJ

Licensed Swim Instruction, Recreational Sports & Fun Activities

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.

Center Stage Dance Camp
Ocean Township, NJ

Our Students dance the summer away and push their technical & performance levels.One week to three week sessions are available and there is a performance at the end of each week.

Summer Adventures at Oak Knoll
Summit, NJ

Day camp located in Summit, NJ for boys and girls ages 3-16.

FUNdamentals Sports Camp
Short Hills, NJ

Fundamentals Sports Camp provides quality sports and character education to young boys and girls.

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.

Summer Acting Program
Bayonne, NJ

Students will rehearse and perform in a theatrical performance.

Eagle's Landing Day Camp
North Brunswick, NJ

For summers that last a lifetime...

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.

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.

Hi-Hills Day Camp
Gladstone, NJ

Nestled in the hills of Somerset and Morris counties is Hi-Hills, a New Jersey Day Camp where children ages 3-15 come each summer to build lifelong friendships, learn new skills and have fun in an encouraging and supportive environment.




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%3.6%
Travel Camps1214.6%5.0%
Sport Camps1113.4%4.9%
Academic Camps1113.4%4.1%
Acting Camps1113.4%5.0%


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.