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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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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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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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!

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.

Coastline Adventures Surfing School
Brick, NJ

We offer surfing, stand up paddleboarding, and boogie boarding for ages 5 and up. Enjoy a private or group lesson, 1 - 5 half day camp, and/or half day clinic. All equipment is included. Our team is NSSIA, First Aid and CPR Certified. Our school and counselors are National Surf Schools and Instructors Association Accredited and Certified.

Camp Invention
Glen Ridge, NJ

Glen Ridge FIRST brings nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention’s INNOVATE weeklong summer program to students entering grades one through six this summer.

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.

Power Dance Camp at Center Stage
East Brunswick , NJ

Power Dance is for dancers who want to improve their technique and performance skills. Many of our dancers have apperared on Broadway, we have a professional faculty, and everyone has a great time dancing the summer away!

2026 - Youth Football Camp with Members of the NY Jets & Giants (July 12-15, 2026)
Madison, NJ

Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 107,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 43rd successful year of football instruction.

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.

Anne Donovan Basketball Camp
South Orange, NJ

Individual elite camp will allow you to get personal 1 on 1 attention from Hall of Famer and Seton Hall Head Coach Anne Donovan. This camp will expose you to what it takes to be successful at the next level. This camp is recommended for players with serious basketball goals and aspirations.

AMC Family Camp
Blairstown, NJ

Appalachian Mountain Club Family Camp at Mohican Outdoor Center

Kickzsoccer World Cup Soccer Camps
Randolph, NJ

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

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.

Princeton School of Rock Summer Camp
Hamilton, NJ

School of Rock Princeton’s music camps and workshops are designed to bring out the best performance in a fast-paced learning environment. Just like our standard programs, our camps offer a high-energy experience that is fun, creative and team-oriented. Our students learn music by playing it with their peers, guided by experienced instructors from the music community.

Branchburg Sports Complex Kidventure
Branchburg, NJ

Camp offerings will range from sports camps, to multi-activity day camps, and specialty camps will be offered too! Take a break from the heat and sign up at BSC!

Model United Nations Institute
District of Columbia, DC
Other

Step into the MUN Institute! Debate global issues, boost public speaking, gain confidence, and make friends. Enjoy dynamic simulations, fun games, and expert mentorship. Excel in MUN and beyond! Save $100 with code CAMPCHANNEL.




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%
Acting Camps1113.4%5.0%
Sport Camps1113.4%4.9%
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.