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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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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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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Camp Vacamas
West Milford, NJ

Camp Vacamas is a non-profit sleepaway camp offering exciting traditional programs for 7-13 year old campers and specialty programs for 14-16 year olds in our Teen Camp. This allows boys and girls to make friends and reach their true potential. Our mission is to provide youth development and growth through safe, fun and affordable positive summer experiences. Financial assistance and Scholarships available.Fees are based on a sliding scale.

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

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.

FUNdamentals Sports Camp
Short Hills, NJ

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

Liberty Lake Day Camp
Bordentown, NJ

Liberty Lake teaches life skills, and inspires children!

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!

YMCA Camp Mason
Hardwick, NJ

A unique blend of traditional and adventure summer camp, YMCA Camp Mason has been creating memorable experiences for campers and families since 1900. Scenic mountain woodlands, rustic but modern facilities, and a wide variety of activities.

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 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.

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.

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.

AMC Family Camp
Blairstown, NJ

Appalachian Mountain Club Family Camp at Mohican Outdoor Center

Original Music School's Writing/Recording Daycamp
Morristown, NJ

Write, perform, rehearse and record your original own songs!

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.

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!




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.