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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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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Cream Ridge Christian Camp
Cream Ridge, NJ

We exist to provide valuable opportunites for preteen and teen development through spiritual, social, educational and recreational activities in a fun Christian environment.

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.

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.

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

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.

International Ivy Summer Enrichment Program - Short Hills Campus
Short Hills, NJ

Highly-interactive enrichment in technology, science, humanities, arts and business for kids age 5 to 16. Intellectually-stimulating classes to fuel young people's interest and creativity.

Neighborhood Center Summer Program
Camden, NJ
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!

Camp Blue Star
Mays Landing, NJ

Our goal is to provide a stimulating, creative, and educational day camp program for children in a safe and controlled setting. We want every child to be challenged, both physically and mentally, and to excel to their greatest potential.

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

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.

Camp 99
Magnolia, NJ

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

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".

Stockton CSI
Pomona, NJ

Stockton CSI is a residential summer camp for high school students who want hands-on experience with a criminal investigation, forensic science, and a trial.

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.




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.