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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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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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 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.

Pine Grove Day Camp
Wall Twp, NJ

Our mission is to create an experience for our camp families so exceptional that it creates campers for life.

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.

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!

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.  

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.

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.

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

International Ivy Summer Enrichment Program - Chatham Campus
Chatham, 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.

Kickzsoccer World Cup Soccer Camps
Randolph, NJ

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

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

Licensed Swim Instruction, Recreational Sports & Fun Activities

Camp Riverbend
Warren, NJ

Camp Riverbend—where tradition meets tomorrow! Fun, camp spirit and achievement through sports, crafts, swimming, nature and more!

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!

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




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%
Sport Camps1113.4%5.0%
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.