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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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.

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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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.

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Summer Explorations
Englewood, NJ

Summer Explorations challenges children Intellectually, Artistically & Physically. It offers a supportive environment with Choices that are varied and stimulating. Summer Explorations offers a unique blend of Camp & School.

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.

Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Summer Enrichment
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Join us in Berkeley Heights and New Providence for summer enrichment including private music lessons, orchestral and ensemble camps, and musical theatre, dance, and drama programs for students ages 4-16 of all abilities.

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Medford, NJ

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

Camp COLEY
Stanhope, NJ

Camp COLEY is a coed resident camp, that gives children the opportunity to spend time outdoors, while learning new things, and making new friends that will last a lifetime!

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.

West Essex YMCA Sports camp
Livingston, NJ

It is a 3 week camp the weeks of July 18 25 and August 1

Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp
Piscataway Township, NJ

Led by Rutgers Head Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell, the emphasis is developing the basic fundamentals - shooting, dribbling, passing and defense. We teach players using the methods he has used in 25 years of coaching experience.

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.

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.

Camp Hawk Pointe at Hawk Pointe Golf Club
Washington, NJ

This is a fun filled camp that provides tennis and golf lessons along with a variety of other activities that is sure to provide memories that will last a lifetime

Incrediflix
Orange County, CA
Other

We bring creativity and imagination to life through stop motion and live action movie making.

The Musical Theatre Performance Project
Bayonne, NJ

Students will take class and rehearse with a comprehensive array of industry professionals, learn every aspect of the theatre, and showcase what they have learned in a performance

All Star Baseball Camp
Mahwah, NJ

The All Star Baseball Camp is the number 1 Baseball Camp in America with 19 years experience and over 18,000 campers graduated. The camp is held every summer at the Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, New Jersey.





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.