For over 80 years Camp Michikamau has offered a high quality traditional overnight camp for youth and teens.

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 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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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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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.  

Erik Bernstein's "Throw Far Go Far" Javelin Throw - Coaching, Training, Camps & Clinics
Middletown and Wayne, NJ

Erik Bernstein's "Throw Far - Go Far" Javelin Throw - Coaching, Training, Camps & Clinics > Effective Private - Individual & Small Group Coaching... Throughout New Jersey!... A Whole Lot More than "Just Throwing the Jav!"...

Robotics Summer Camp at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Robotics Camp sessions at The College of New Jersey. Campers have a competition and win awards at the end of each session.

The $99 A Week Summer Camp
Stratford, NJ

We offer the most affordable Summer Camp in South Jersey. Since 2008, we have provided a safe, fun and educational camp for kids ages 4-15.

Camp Dark Waters
Medford, NJ

We believe that the days of a children’s summer vacation should be a time for them to play, to venture forth in learning new skills, and to grow.

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.

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Medford, NJ

Nature-Oriented Day Camp for Children Ages 3-14.

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.

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.

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.

Vacation Music Academy
Mount Holly, NJ

Vacation Music Academy is a non profit and community based summer music and performing arts camp for children Pre K to 6th grades offering classes in musical theater, art, dance, and music.

A.J. Meerwald's Maritime Camp
Port Norris, NJ

Exciting and educational camping adventures onboard the historic oyster schooner AJ MEERWALD. Campers become part of the AJ MEERWALD’S crew, sailing and living aboard an historic tall ship.

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.

Eagle's Landing Day Camp
North Brunswick, NJ

For summers that last a lifetime...

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.




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 Listings793.6%
Day Camps664.6%
Resident Camps221.9%
Family Camps82.1%
Travel Camps124.6%
Coed Camps733.8%
All-Girls Camps62.0%
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 Program4050.6%3.6%
Travel Camps1215.2%5.1%
Acting Camps1113.9%5.2%
Academic Camps1113.9%4.2%
Sport Camps1012.7%4.6%


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.