Best New Jersey Performing Arts Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: With our beautiful lake as the centerpiece, we have various villages of cabins, plus great program lodges, a big dining hall, sports courts and fields, fire rings, 2 waterfronts, and beautiful trails connecting it all together.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Fairview Lake is comprised of five camp types - Traditional Camp, Ranch Camp, ETC, our adventure program, Specialty Camp, and Counselor in Training. We offer coed, boys, and girls programs. Camp sessions are between 1 and 6 weeks long. Our programs were established in 1915, and we have a long history of running safe, kid-focused camps. Our staff comes from all over the country and globe are thoroughly vetted before they are hired, and participate in extensive training before camp starts.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Here at the Y, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to go to camp. Financial assistance is available through an application process. Details can be found on our website.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Throughout the year, Fairview Lake offers many family weekends, adult programs, and group opportunities. We are a year-round facility, and we are Northern NJ's largest outdoor education center!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our first week of camp starts on June 26, 2022. See our website for complete information on session length and pricing. We offer financial assistance for families who might not otherwise be able to afford camp - see our website for more details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is hiring! We have positions available starting as early as MARCH 2022. Our year-round program instructor works with visiting groups, schools, conferences, and families in a variety of program areas. Training is provided. Shared housing, laundry, and meals (when the kitchen is open) are also included.

Sleepaway and day camp positions are also available! See a complete list of our open positions at Our Camp Website Link: www.fairviewlakeymca.org 

CAMP FACILITIES: Rustic cabins surround the large play field and provide a cool retreat after fun in the sun. Miles of hiking trails surround the camp. Girls have the opportunity to enjoy nature and spend time in small and large group activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Day camp sessions run from July 6 - August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, Monday through Friday, for girls entering grades K to 10. Before and after care is also available.

Girls are grouped according to age in units. Girls participate in a program theme each week along with art studio, hiking, outdoor cooking, nature, sports, games, archery (grades 2 and up), and all-camp activities. During their time at camp, girls will develop a sense of responsibility and independence in a relaxed, non-competitive setting.

Campers in grades 4 and up can opt to participate in an 1-night overnight during sessions 2,4,6.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our camp program is based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Several of our programs are designed for girls to earn a full badge or part of a badge during their time at camp.

Our summer day camp fees include all activity supplies, t-shirt (one per camper), daily snacks, and bus transportation.

Camp program listings and registration are available on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 - July 6-10, 2019
Session 2 - July 13-17, 2019
Session 3 - July 20-24, 2019
Session 4 - July 27-31, 2019
Session 5 - August 3-7, 2019
Session 6 - August 10-14, 2019

Prices range from $345-$650 per session.

A full list of program offerings and fees is located in our Camp Guide, located at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The OVAL Day Camp provides fun and education programs that are designed to give girls new and unique opportunities to learn, grow, and make friends.

All staff participate in a week of pre-camp training where they become oriented to the camp, job responsibilities, procedures, and rules and work on their counseling and camp skills. The OVAL follows the program standards for health, safety, and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, the American Camp Association and the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards are followed.

Staff positions and applications are available on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each student will participate in:

• A large ensemble—which will workshop and give the world premiere of a new work by one of the mentor composers
• A small ensemble—which will co-create, rehearse, and premiere new work(s) by the student participants
• A small home group—which will feature games and social activities
• (Optional) Two, hour-long private composition les- sons—which will give students professional feedback on their music and personalized instruction
• A final, virtual concert—on Friday, July 31, 2 PM EDT

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We desire to make it possible for everyone who wants to join us to be able to participate regardless of family finances. We have a limited amount of funds available. Please email for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Technology Requirements:

• Desktop or laptop computer (Mac preferred)
• A separate device to record audio/video (such as a tablet or smartphone)
• Headphones or earbuds
• An external microphone and audio interface would provide a better experience, but are not mandatory
• All enrolled students will receive a FREE, 90-day license for Dorico Pro 3.5

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
• No audition or prior composition experience required.
• Base Tuition: $450
• Registration Deadline: July 1, 2020

To learn more and to register, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.musiccreatorsacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Meadowbrook offers a very wide selection of athletics, creative arts, nature, and special events as well as climbing wall and high and low ropes courses complete with a 30 foot tall zip line. Swim instruction is offered every morning and general/free swim every afternoon in our 9,000 square foot pool complex featuring 3 heated pools.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our goal at Meadowbrook is to create the best possible camp environment in which children can thrive. We believe camp is a place where children have the opportunity to try new activities, take on new challenges, increase their self esteem and grow in a safe, nurturing, fun environment. We accomplish this through a dynamic and creative program organized by our warm and caring professional staff.

This staff is what makes Meadowbrook truly unique. All staff members are carefully selected and trained and we set a very high standard for staff involvement with our campers. One of the most important aspects of each child’s summer is the special relationship that will blossom with his/her counselors. Here at Meadowbrook, every staff member knows that it is his or her job to help create those special “indelible” summer memories for our campers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Meadowbrook offers a variety of program options for our Campers entering preK through 9th grade. For a list of our current rates and programs please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.MeadowbrookDayCamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Meadowbrook is always looking for the best staff out there!  Visit the staff section on our website, at Our Camp Website Link: www.MeadowbrookDayCamp.com for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Notre Dame High School offers a wireless environment, new science labs, turf playing field with track, newly preforming arts facility and strength and conditioning facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For more information on Notre Dame High School's summer athletic camps, please visit Notre Dame's website Our Camp Website Link: www.ndnj.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July-August.

For questions on any of the summer offerings at ND, please contact Sean Clancy at 609.882.7900, ext. 160 or email summer[AT]ndnj.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Each camp location has indoor facilities (gym, classrooms, auditorium), a pool, sports fields. Some have tennis courts and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: MINI CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGE 3
A fun-filled first camp experience
for 3 year-old campers!

DAY CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 4-8
Pure fun! Activities include: swimming, art, sports, science, music/drama and more!

SPORTS CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 6-14
The finest multi-sports experience featuring baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse and more!

SENIOR CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 9-15
For campers interested in new challenges and adventures!

MAJOR CAMPS
For Boys & Girls
Gr K-10
Unique specialty camps in Science, Technology, Design, Business and the Arts.

TENNIS CAMPS
Single-Sport Camps 1-9 weeks
For Boys & Girls
AGES 6-14
Designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
Full and half day options.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy
Haverford, PA at The Haverford School
Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Montgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery School
Newtown Square, PA at Episcopal Academy
Tinton Falls, NJ at Ranney School
Lawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville School
Baltimore, MD at The Gilman School
North Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy

LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LEaD)
Young Adults, Age 15-17

OVERVIEW
Join the Leadership Exploration and Development Program (LEaD) and prepare to be a part of the next generation of ESF Leaders. Discover your unique leadership abilities and gain rewarding experience that will help you to develop the skills to be a future ESF counselor or coach, as well as a productive member of your home and school communities. Through immersive leadership workshops, hands-on mentoring and apprentice opportunities, team building initiatives and philanthropic service learning experiences, the LEaD Program will prepare you for the very valuable job of making a difference in the lives of children.

Highlights include:
- CPR and First Aid training
- An adventure-based field trip
- Service learning credit hours
- Exposure to ESF experts and talented activity specialists
- Recreational activities & sports
- Swimming

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13 - August 18 (dates may vary at different locations)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At ESF, we hire only the best of the best and we take great pride in the fact that our team members aspire to positions of leadership and responsibility. In recognition of the individual strengths and talents of our team members, we actively support both personal and professional development every summer and provide the tools and guidance necessary for advancement.

Our team of counselors, coaches and lifeguards/swim instructors consists of teachers as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields including but not limited to Education, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work and Family Science.

Our training and leadership development programs propel ESF to the forefront of the camp industry. Additionally, a high percentage of team members return to our ESF family each year to create amazing life experiences for our campers.

For complete jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.esfjobs.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Summit has approx. 30 traditional wooden cabins with electric and private facilities in each cabin. Our main buildings include our newly refinished dining hall, air-conditioned recreational hall, our medical facility, and a newly built outdoor pavilion. Summit utilizes three A frame buildings for our arts programs, a wilderness treehouse with camp fire area for cookouts, newly resurfaced basketball/tennis courts, high/low ropes course with climbing wall, heated pool, private lake, nature fields with a farm area, martial arts dojo, go-kart track with 3 karts. Summit has a small amphitheatre adjacent to our lake, with a miraculous view of our beautiful setting where we enjoy swimming, canoeing, and riding our banana boats. Our camp resides on a gently rising hillside, thus providing us with the physical basis for our motto, "The Magic on the Hill."

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summit Camp is a co-ed sleepaway camp for ages 8-19 years with issues of attention: AD/HD, HFA/Asperger’s Disorder, and/or learning differences. Using the frame of a traditional sleepaway camp, we create platforms of success where our campers can experience outcomes such as improved self-esteem, lasting friendships, and increased independence. This is accomplished through a well-orchestrated and expertly staffed backdrop to a largely traditional camp experience- guided challenges, waterfront, adventure course, and more. It is our goal and desire to take our campers from observing peer interactions to engaging in them, to learn and celebrate their own strengths and successes, and to feel a sense of belonging and shared community with those around them while they are with us.

Our Teen Travel program extends the Summit community to provide a safe yet exciting adventure to one of our many attractive national and international destination tours offering 14 day and 19 day excursions. Summit Weekenders provide a youth-group style social retreat for adolescents to have an oasis of independence, enjoyment, and success during the school year months. Regardless of the specific program, Summit provides an expertly staffed, highly structured, and truly fun experience for our youth, and has been doing so since 1969. Summit is accredited by the American Camp Association and takes pride in our long term commitment to and successes in working with special needs youth.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Transitions to Adult Living Skills program for youth aged 15-19 provides learning and vocational opportunities for our teens. We also have vocational programs for upper camp including, big brother/big sister, waiter/waitressing, working in a specialty area or as UL assistant, photography, and more. Our SUPER TEEN program focuses on building the executive function and daily living skills OUR kids needs to succeed as independently as possible.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Summit provides weekender programs in metropolitan areas throughout the country which run from Friday evening until Sunday mid-day that provide an oasis of social involvement for our youth. NY/NJ and DC/VA weekenders meet on a monthly basis.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Summit has the following resident summer staff in addition to our dual layer of counselors and specialists. • Team of senior directorship including a Master's of Education, licensed social worker, counseling psychologist, and school psychologist. • On site Physician and group of RN's for excellent medication management and treatment on site. • Head counselor who has been a proud member of the Summit community since 1983. We pride ourselves on our ongoing support and training of our staff and our phenomenal return rate of excellent seasonal staff who help us orchestrate and bring the magic to our youth year after year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ongoing information can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.summitcamp.com
Travel Tours 2018: Southeast Theme Parks; San Francisco and Hawaii; Disney Alaskan Cruise

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We would love to hear from interested applicants! We are looking for staff 20+ years of age. Counselors have prior experience working with our populations and are looking for a unique opportunity to develop skills and experience in the best setting, with the best supervision, available!

Our specialty teams include waterfront, arts, performing arts, adventure, nature, science, computers, athletics, and go-karting.

We are looking for specialty teachers that have experience leading youth and instructing others in their given area.

Please contact Leah Love, MS, leahl[AT]summitcamp.com, with interest in working for us. You may have never considered a special needs camp program- but let us show you why working for us may be the summer of a lifetime!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Both the NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble and NiCori Kids Performance Ensemble culminate in full scale musicals.

NiCori Kids Ensemble Musical Theatre Camp is Led by Excellence in Theatre Education five time Tony Award Nominated, Corinna Sowers Adler, every week of camp is designed to have a theme that offers a new skill set (auditioning, character development, music appreciation, dance and more), growing each performer’s pre-professional skills while maintaining a positive and enriching environment.

This three-week intensive musical theatre experience is for kids ages 9 through 12 and explores all areas of play production.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: NiCori Studios & Productions offers three semesters of classes and workshops. The Spring semester has a cabaret performance in New York City. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.nicoristudios.com for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For dates and details, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.nicoristudios.com

CAMP FACILITIES: 60 Acres, two 80 foot swimming pools, 5 Acre Lake, High Ropes Adventure Course, Athletic Fields, Lakeside Amphitheater, Bike and Nature Trails, and so much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Liberty Lake does exceptionally well with special needs campers: Our Camp Website Link: www.libertylakedaycamp.com

Liberty Lake only hires the best and the brightest staff: Our Camp Website Link: www.libertylakedaycamp.com

The Liberty Lake "Freedom of Choice" Elective Program gives campers the opportunity to customize their weekly schedules with over 60 wide-ranging activities: Our Camp Website Link: www.libertylakedaycamp.com

Liberty Lake Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There are many discounts and payment options

OTHER CAMP INFO: Liberty Lake teaches LIFE SKILLS and inspires children to change the world! Liberty Lake Day Camp is a truly transformative experience- As physical, emotional, social and intellectual skills are developed within a warm, caring and supportive Camp Community.

Liberty Lake is the magical summer home for hundreds of children ages 4 to 15 (and staff ages 16+) to expand their talents, make new friends, and develop the life skills needed to be successful in the 21st century. We provide children the opportunity to have the greatest summer experience imaginable.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Liberty Lake offers 2-10 week sessions, starting mid-June, through mid-August. Specific dates and rates are available online at: Our Camp Website Link: www.libertylakedaycamp.com There are many discounts and payment options, as well as a uniquely generous "no-risk refund policy"

CAMP FACILITIES: State-of-the-art music classroom

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Within the camp, students will be placed into age-based, developmentally-appropriate groups to give students the most optimal musical experience. In these groups, each singer will develop their love of music, further develop vocal skills, and increase musical knowledge and understanding. The camp will culminate in a showcase performance for friends and family at 1:30pm on the final day. Please bring a lunch each day. All students entering grades 2-12 are welcome (students will be split into groups by age during the camp day).

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Faculty: Matthew LaPine (Director of The Rise up Chorus), Stephen Sands (Artistic Director), Dan Foster (Founder and Director of Aoede Consort), and Gabrielle San Roman (graduate of Westminster Choir College)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Voices 2020 - July 20 - July 23
Tuition: $200 (early bird); $225 thereafter

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facility includes large playgrounds for ages 3-10, indoor and outdoor basketball, outdoor nature center, picnic grove, and field space. There is an archery range and sand volleyball court on the grounds. Camp includes access to the large aquatics facility at Crystal Springs and YMCA outdoor pool on site.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: *ACA accredited camp!* At the YMCA, we’re for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe the camp experience should provide children with an opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, develop their character and build their self esteem, while feeling safe and accepted.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: 7The YMCA has a counselor in training program that is designed to help participants learn to work with children through team building, specific training sessions, leadership training workshops, hands on experiences, and group work. CIT sessions fro 2015 are:
June 26-July 21
July 31-August 25

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is provided through the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, Perform Care, and state childcare contracts.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The YMCA has family membership opportunities that involve the family in regular program, wellness, and special events.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick facility has a state-of-the-art fitness center, offering membership and wellness programs including personal training and group exercise classes. A state-licensed child care facility, we provide child care and youth programs in the great tradition of the YMCA, including: preschool, after school care and school age child care, infant and toddler day care, swim lessons, swim team, youth sports, and more. Outdoor facilities include a picnic grove, playgrounds, field space, and outdoor teaching pool.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Call 732-257-4114 for an opportunity to meet the camp director. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.raritanvalleyymca.org for camp open house dates.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Register by the week:
June 19 - September 1, 2017
$275 per 1 week session 7:30am-6:30pm ages 3-5
$310 per 1 week session 7:30am-6:30pm grades K-7
$330 per 1 week session 7:30am-6:30pm grades 6-8
$630 per 4 week session 7:30am-6:30pm grades 9-10 for counselor in training program

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Raritan Valley Y is looking for camp counselors and program specialists for our 2017 summer camp season. Applicants should be dependable, patient, mature, honest, and positive, and should be ready for a fun experience working with kids. Interested applicants should contact bdempsey[AT]raritanvalleyymca.org or send resume to Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, ATTN: Brenda Dempsey.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

Our Summer Conservatory Programs are week-long (5 day) programs that focus on one or two specific arenas of theatrical craft and artistry, such as acting, singing, dance and/or improv and provide students a chance to focus more specifically on areas they want to improve and excel in or gain a footing in (such as in our Beginner's Musical Theatre Conservatory).

Our Summer Musical Theatre Intensives, which are divided into three-week (15 day) programs comprised of three options: Intensive I (Ages 10-16, Intensive 2 (Ages 13-18), and a condensed Intensive I (8 Day option - Ages 10-16). These intensives focus on the application of theatrical craft and artistry in all major arenas of performance: improv, acting, dance, and voice. Participation in one of our conservatories is a great chance for students to demonstrate their talent on a grand scale, and allows them to develop at their own pace in a supportive and constructive environment , working on material that is age and skill appropriate, while affording students a chance to also push and test the boundary of what they think is possible to help them unlock their hidden potentials.

Refer to website.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Rhino Theatre and Rhino Studio operate all year long with interesting and unique programming. We offer workshops (weekly and one day only). As well as shows that kids and teens can audition for or watch as an audience member. Please call us or visit our website for more details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Many weekly camps and three 3-week camps to choose from! Please check out our website for the different programs!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 3 pools, tennis and basketball courts, trips for 4th grade and older, weekly entertainment, and more!!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: CC Camp Ruach is an extraordinary day camp located at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center on over 14 beautiful acres of land. Our 8-week program offers campers ages 15 months through grade 9 a fun-filled summer!

JCC Camp Ruach is dedicated to your child's safety and well-being. We know your child will have a fantastic summer through our supportive and nurturing environment while participating in a wide variety of activities and dynamic programs we offer. Each week the campers take part in special events such as: Entertainment, Camp Carnival, JCC Maccabi Games (Camp Olympics), Camp Show and more! Summertime is an opportunity for children to play, experiment and grow with friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT's are teenagers entering 10th grade. They work with a camp group and are supervised by a Senior and Junior counselor.

Our LIT's are campers entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade. They do community service, team building,work in camp groups, swim and more.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship is availabe as needed.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer reunions for campers throughout the year. Check our website for information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Please visit out website for more information, Our Camp Website Link: www.rbaymca.org

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS:

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM: Ages 13-15. In our CIT Program, teens have the opportunity to shadow our Day Camp leaders and develop leadership skills. While in the program, emphasis is on the development of values and leadership skills, self-esteem, goal setting, environmental awareness, camping skills and the confidence necessary to make the transition from camper to counselor. Space is limited.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: YCARES is a financial assistance program designed to establish reduced fee arrangements with individuals based on their circumstances and their demonstrated ability to pay. Assistance may be limited by the resources available at the time the application is processed.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS:

Holiday Care, Ages: 3-13: Take advantage of Holiday Care while school is on break! Children will enjoy structured activities including crafts, games, sports, and swimming at the YMCA.

Please provide tennis shoes, bathing suit and towel for your child. Please provide your child with a healthy bagged lunch, we will provide a PM healthy snack.

Registration is required!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit out website for more information, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.rbaymca.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our state-of-the-art facility boasts an outdoor, heated swimming pool, athletic fields, tennis courts, a cutting edge central air-conditioned school building including a huge gym, cafeteria, numerous classrooms/activity rooms and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Harbor Haven is ACA (American Camp Association) accredited, and a state and town approved youth camp. Since 1997 parents, children, professionals and service providers have recognized and praised the excellent results of our program.

Our staff is professional, experienced and highly trained. Each senior staff member holds a degree in special education or a related field with experience in both educational and therapeutic settings working with children with special needs. Counselors are carefully selected for their ability to facilitate growth for our children and their motivation to work in our setting.

We provide a safe, secure, fun and motivating environment. A registered nurse is on site. Staff undergo thorough background checks. Staff to child ratio is 1:3 or better. Safety and security are carefully monitored.

Ease your child's transition back to school in the fall and help prevent academic and skill regression at Harbor Haven. Give your child a summer experience that will help build skills and confidence!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Harbor Haven has a two week volunteer program for 17 and 18 year olds. There are very limited spots available. An interview is required along with completing an application and getting 3 letters of recommendation.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some campers receive funding through their school district. Check with your case manager to see if this is an option for your child.

You can submit limited portions of the Harbor Haven program to your insurance company for reimbursement. We can provide you with a codified bill after you have paid in full.

We are approved by Perform Care (formerly known as DDD.) Your child must be eligible for funding from this agency.

Other agencies such as Catholic Charities, Kiwanis and Knights of Pythias and Columbus have provided scholarships in the past.

All of the above must be pursued by the parents/guardians. Harbor Haven will be happy to complete any paperwork required of them.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Open Houses are conducted in the winter and spring for interested families. Please call us at 908-964-5411 or visit our website for more information about our upcoming open houses.

OTHER CAMP INFO:

Age appropriate programs for 3-18 year olds

Bright Beginnings: ages 3-5
Juniors: ages 6-7
Intermediates: ages 8-9
Seniors: ages 10-11
Tweens: ages 12-13
Teens: ages 14-15
LIFE Program: ages 16-18
TravelQuest: ages 16-18

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website Our Camp Website Link: www.harborhaven.com for complete information about dates and fees. To find fees on the website click on "Enrollment Application" or "Enroll Now." Please call 908-964-5411 for more information. We are here all year long!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Pool Director
Physical Education Teacher
Special Education Teachers
Group Counselors (College/graduate students with related majors)
School Psychologists and Social Workers

CAMP FACILITIES: The Simon Forum is a modern top notch athletic facility with a state of the art multi sport surface. The lunch meals are prepared by the campus dining hall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This is a fencing camp with all weapons, sabre, foil, epee offered. Kids with zero experience entering 5th through 9th grade are welcome. Kids with fencing experience 4th through 8th are welcome.

Camp Director, Vince Paragano, is the head fencing coach for Drew University. He is also the founder of the Bernards HS Fencing Team and the Governor Livingston Fencing Team. He is a multi Pan-American gold medal winner. He is one of few college fencing coaches who are still actively competing. Two of his children were top performing NJ high school fencers.

Camp Assistant Director, Dayn DeRose, is the former head coach for Drew University of 25 years. He is the head coach of South Mountain Fencing in Madison, NJ. He is a certified Maestro d' Arms with the US Fencing Coaches Association.

Camp Head Coach, Jerry Duffey, is the head coach for the Chatham High School Fencing Teams. The 2018-19 teams were the most successful yet in Chatham fencing, winning both the boys' and girls' NJAC Conference Championships, 3 District-1 Squad Championships, 2 District-1 Individual Champions, Morris County Boys' Team Championship and Individual Champion, Santelli Women's Sabre Squad bronze medal and Team 4th, Cetrulo Men's Sabre silver medal and team 7th, NJSIAA Fencing State Squads Men's Sabre silver medal and Women's Sabre bronze medal, NJSIAA Fencing Individual State Men's Sabre 4th, 5th, and 12th place, three NJSIAA Fencing All State Team Members.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Several of the camp coaches are available for private lessons. Several of the coaches run middle school or high school fencing teams in the area and can help you start a team at your school.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Registration and payment are available online at Jr.DrewRangersFencing.com Space is limited.
The cost is $525 per student.
Check-in is July 21, 1 PM - 3 PM.
Sessions are July 22 - 26
Start time is 9 AM. End time is 4:45 PM with pickup by 5 PM.
Lunch is included as part of the camp, M-F.
A wrap up tournament is being scheduled for July 27th.

CAMP FACILITIES: One in-person camp will be held at the Georgetown Public Library in July 2025, located in Sussex County, DE.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beginner coding skills are taught helping children learn sequencing and terms that grown up coders use everyday to create video games and more. Math and Science activities engage your child in learning and our ARTS program helps students understand how computer artists work in the field.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Online camps such as summer, holiday and school break camps run for 2.5 hours and cost $55 for the session.
1-hour classes run all year long and currently cost $20 per class.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 25 dormitory style modern cabins, an air conditioned indoor theater, visual arts building, and dining hall, two dance studios, an outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor stage, a basketball court, and tennis courts. All of our indoor learning spaces are air conditioned.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Appel Farm campers choose two major activities and two minor activities for their session. In addition to those four learning activities during the day campers will have two "workshop" or free choice periods when they can participate in other opt-in activities. All of our teaching staff are 20+ YOA and either studying to be or already are established professionals in their field.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training program for 16-17 year old campers. See info at: Our Camp Website Link: www.appelfarmartscamp.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer both Scholarship and Tuition Assistance. See information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.appelfarmartscamp.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We are excited to announce our fall Family Camp Weekend November 3-5, 2017. For more information email camp[AT]appelfarm.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp sessions, dates, and fees info please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.appelfarmartscamp.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Black box theatre

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Designed for our middle school performers, ages 11-14, this 2-week intensive focuses on enhancing stage presence, character development, vocal technique and dance through a series of selections appropriate to our theme. This workshop culminates with a final performance for family and friends

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Jul 08 - Jul 18, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Refer to website for more info: Our Camp Website Link: www.porchlightproductions.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We will be hosting our camps at our school which is also a state-of-the-art recording studio equipped with the most professional recording gear on the East Coast!

Students will also get to rock out outside in our huge outdoor staging area. Get the feel of performing at an epic outdoor festival!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Improve your singing in our A Cappella Bootcamp and learn how to harmonize with other voices

March to the beat of your own drum in our Drumline camp

Learn how to play your favorite songs Guitar or Ukulele so you can play the summer away!

All of our camps are led by our expert teachers who are active musicians and have years of experience working with students of all ages.

Space is limited, so enroll today! Register before June 1st for discount pricing!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website for more information about specific camp dates and times!

CAMP FACILITIES: The Sparta Elks Lodge is located on the boardwalk of Lake Mohawk in beautiful Sparta NJ. Sparta is in Northwest NJ in scenic Sussex County.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: An award winning summer theater camp. With professional actors in the field.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Contact the camp main office for a scholarship application.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I - Legally Blonde Jr.
*Mon. to Fri. 9:00 am-3:00 pm
July 5th - July 22nd
July 23rd Camp show open to the public.

*Session II -Once On This Island Jr.
Mon. to Fri. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
July 25th -August 12th
August 13th Camp show open to the public.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 8 large rooms with dance mirrors, pianos, wood floors and a pool with a waterfall, slide and hot tub.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Musical Theatre Conservatory is a performing arts camp for aspiring performers, ages 7-18. Exciting classes are taught by industry professionals in Voice, Dance, Acting, T.V., Comedy, Stage Combat and Auditioning. The final show will be performed in N.Y.C.! Guest artists and Agents from the world of B'way and T.V. are there to give your child the best theatre training available. Pool parties and other events make this camp fun as well as educational! Year-round programs offered, too. Please call for the all the latest info.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We also offer CIT programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available based on need as well as talent. Please call Randy to make an appointment for a scholarship interview: 973-868-6259

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Winter and Spring Classes are available. Enroll now and Save $50!

Classes are held during the year to follow through on the skills the students have learned. There are 3- 10 weeks semesters with classes including: Voice, Song Interpretation, Acting, Theatre Dance, T.V. Acting, Comedy and music instruction.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We will be doing 3 shows. One, in Livingston N.J. and 2 shows in an off B'way Cabaret theatre!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

Broadway Boot Camp-July 6th-July 25th
Please go to our website for more information, at Our Camp Website Link: www.musicaltheatreconservatory.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for summer interns and we offer paid internships and scholarships.

CAMP FACILITIES: 12 bunk rooms, outdoor pool, cafeteria, arts & crafts room, gym, game room, outdoor playground, basketball courts, outdoor fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sign up for the summer of a lifetime at Camp Gan Israel Highland Park! For ages 3-12! Unbelievable packed schedule: Trips, Swimming, Karate, Theatre, Dance, Sports, A/C, Edible Crafts, Mad Science, Archery, Game room, Scrapbooking, Outdoor Hunt, Daily Hot lunches & Snacks, Shabbos Party, Prize Store, Challah Baking and lots more! Check us on the web: Our Camp Website Link: www.Ganisraelnj.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Program for girls entering 8th grade.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Rates are per week: Day Camp: $275 ($2020 for summer) Please check our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.GanIsraelNJ.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Pool Staff: *The Head Lifeguard is required to be 22+. Lifeguards are required to be post high school. *Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED, WSI a plus. *Have a minimum of: two years experience consisting cumulatively of at least 16 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard.

Pool staff are required to have strong communication and leadership skills, strong risk management and safety awareness, and a thorough knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.

All pool staff are responsible for guarding their area of responsibility, responding to any level of incident around the entire facility, enforcing our rules fairly and politely, checking and maintaining pool chemicals (head guard), ensuring member safety, being patient and enthusiastic while teaching and holding productive lessons, setting up and cleaning up lesson station,and other tasks assigned by the Director and Head Lifeguard.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Hoover has a large, modern dining hall, three cabins, five tent sites, a primitive site, a recreation building and full usage of Swartswood Lake for swimming, boating, and sailing. A large playfield, ropes course, archery course, hiking trails and a craft center are available for all campers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Girls entering grades 1 to 12 can choose from one or all of the camps operated by GSHNJ. All girls are welcome to participate in our summer camp programs regardless of race, religion, physical ability, economic status, or national origin. Our camp program is based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. GSHNJ camps provide a strong focus on Girl Scout fundamentals and in many of our programs girls will earn a Badge or portions of one.

Camp sessions run from July 5 through August 15. Hoover offers two experiences: General and Specialty.

General Camp programs are designed for girls entering grades 1-12 and provide a broad camp experience with varied activities and waterfront time daily. General Camp programs enable you to experience an array of camp activities every day.

Our Specialty Camp programs are designed for girls entering grades 3-12. Activities are grouped according to program, age, and interest level. Specialty Camp programs focus on a particular interest combined with traditional camp activities like swimming, boating, hiking, cook-outs, crafts, and games.

GSHNJ camps are a place where each and every girl can feel safe, valued and supported while making new friends and challenging themselves to try new things. Camp staff is committed to ensuring the health, safety and overall well-being of all campers. GSHNJ camps follow the program standards for health, safety and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, ACA, and the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Lifeguard Training: Spend a week at Camp Hoover learning the basics of water rescue and safety and earning the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, as well as First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED. Note: All campers participating in this program need to be strong swimmers and demonstrate ability to complete a series of pre-course water tests including a continuous distance swim. (Ages 15+, Fee $950)

Level 1 Archery Instructor: Become a certified Level 1 Archery Instructor! This course provides the necessary tools to maintain safety both on and off the archery range, covering range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to teach beginner archery programs in both indoor and outdoor settings. Minimum age requirement is 15. Successful completion of the course (passing both written and practical exams) provides a three year certification. (Ages 15+, Fee $575)

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp is the perfect time to bring your group to Hoover and enjoy a day or two (or more!) of fun summer activities. The waterfront is fully staffed for you to go swimming, boating or just bathe in the sun. You can participate in the Challenge Course, take a hike up Hoover's hills, try your hand at archery, make arts and crafts, enjoy cookouts and much more.

Come join us from Friday, August 21st to Monday, September 7th for this wonderful overnight camping experience. Registration information can be found on our website, Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Lou Henry Hoover is available year- round for groups and families to rent our facilities. Located on 340 acres in Middleville, New Jersey, there is something for everyone at Camp Hoover! We offer three types of accommodations: heated cabins that have sleeping quarters with bunkbeds, full bathrooms, and kitchens stocked with cooking equipment; platform tent sites that have bathhouses and pavilions for shelter; and pitch-your-own-tent sites that either have a covered pavilion and bathroom facilities or a simple trough sink. Groups are invited to plan your own adventures, select all-inclusive weekends (May to June), or arrange for individual program activities for your event. We are here to make your stay easy, enjoyable, and fun!

For more information visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org or email rentals[AT]gshnj.org

OTHER CAMP INFO:

Sessions run from July 5-August 15, and offer two experiences: general and specialty. General Camp programs offer girls an array of different camp activities every day. Specialty Camp programs focus on a particular interest combined with traditional camp activities
like arts & crafts, nature, hiking, archery, ropes course, games, cookouts, swimming, and boating. Girls develop responsibility through “kapers” (jobs that help keep Hoover in order) and other fun and enriching activities.

We offer the opportunity for girls to explore nature and the outdoors, the arts, STEM and much more. Our camp programs are designed to be fun, interactive, challenging and a time for personal growth. There is nothing better than hearing our girls say, “I did that!”

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 5 - 11, 20120
July 12 - 18, 2020
July 19 - 25, 2020
July 26 - August 1, 2020
August 2 - 18, 2020
August 12 - 15, 2020

Fees range from $190 to $1,475.

For more information and view our 2020 Camp Guide, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Hoover hires enthusiastic and dedicated adults to provide our summer camp program for girls. All camp staff participate in one week of pre-camp training conducted by trained professionals and many have taken additional training in their specialty areas. All waterfront activities are supervised by American Red Cross certified lifeguards.

We are currently looking for Role Models to participate in our programs in a variety of positions from Counselors to Lifeguards and more!

Camp Hoover follows the program standards for health, safety and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, the American Camp Association, as well as the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards.

Camp listings are available on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a brand new activities building for girls to eat their lunch, programming and more. Our pools offers us the ability for all girls to go swimming and have swim lessons daily, as well as offer a specialty aquatics program. Platform tents, tebins, pavilions and our cabin provide additional program space. Additional program areas include archery, a low ropes course with a zipline, maker space and large fields offer a wide variety of activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp sessions run from July 7 through August 13. Camp DeWitt offers two experiences: General and Specialty.

General Camp programs are designed for girls entering grades K-10 and provide a broad camp experience with varied activities and pool time daily. General Camp programs enable you to experience an array of camp activities every day.

Our Specialty Camp programs are designed for girls entering grades 2-10. Activities are grouped according to program, age, and interest level. Specialty Camp programs focus on a particular interest combined with traditional camp activities like hiking, cook-outs, crafts, and games.

GSHNJ camps are a place where each and every girl can feel safe, valued and supported while making new friends and challenging themselves to try new things. Camp staff is committed to ensuring the health, safety and overall well-being of all campers. GSHNJ camps follow the program standards for health, safety and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, ACA, and the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards.

Day camp sessions will run from July 6 through August 14 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday for girls entering Kindergarten to grade 10. In addition to the program theme, girls will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of camp activities which may include hiking, outdoor cooking, nature activities, games, sports, singing, archery (grades 2 and up) and a low ropes course. Our activities building will offer shelter from extreme heat and major storms. Specialty Camp programs focus on a particular interest combined with traditional camp activities like hiking, cook-outs, crafts and games.

Our camp program is based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Several of our programs are designed for girls to earn a full badge during the time at camp. Other program may also earn badges or parts of badges. This information will be available after your daughter’s stay at camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Earn your Girl Scouts CIT award as you master your leadership and counseling skills. Discover your personal leadership style as you work to identify and build on the strengths you already possess. Participate in activities that teach you skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to become a successful counselor in your first week, then work directly with younger campers during your second week.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available and the application can be found on our website.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp is available for rent. Our camps are beautiful and full of activities like archery, geocaching, ropes courses and more trails than you can imagine. In addition to our exhaustive list of activities, we offer a range of sleeping options, sure to speak to every camper's taste. You can pitch your own tent or stay in one of our winterized cabins—either way, you'll feel right at home.

Girl Scout Programming throughout the year. Becoming a Girl Scout means getting to participate in a ton of fun programs and events. Earn badges, complete journeys and learn new things through our programs designed for girls who are ready to change the world.

Events and activities a la carte. GSHNJ offers opportunities for you, your troop, or group to participate in a staff-led program at a time and location that works for you! Just choose from our extensive menu that includes: Archery, Challenge Course, Mini Zipline, Geocaching, Outdoor Cooking and more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

July 7 - July 9, 2020
July 12 - July 16, 2020
July 19 - July 20, 2020
July 26 - July 30, 2020
August 2 - August 6, 2020
August 9 - August 13, 2020

Camp fees vary by program. Add ons, such as before/after care are additional. Each camper will receive one t-shirt for the summer and a daily afternoon snack.

Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org and click on camp to get the full program fees

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Agnes DeWitt hires enthusiastic and dedicated adults to provide our summer camp program for girls. All camp staff participate in one week of pre-camp training conducted by trained professionals and many have taken additional training in their specialty areas. All waterfront activities are supervised by American Red Cross certified lifeguards.

Camp DeWitt follows the program standards for health, safety and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, the American Camp Association, as well as the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards.

Apply online at Our Camp Website Link: www.gshnj.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Wonderful enclosed bunks for each age group. Enclosed building for the dinning hall, gymnastics, all of the art classes and an amazing theater. Individual age specific fields for junior, intermediate, and senior sports including separate hockey, soccer, basketball and softball fields. Also tennis courts, a go-kart track, bungee trampoline and amazing high and low ropes course with elements ideally built for both 2nd grade and up as well as 1st grade and below. Our lake is 5 miles long and offers endless opportunities in sailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding and with a beautiful pontoon boat for our little ones to just go exploring. There is not much we do not have available and with 20 acres the only thing we can not do on camp is ride mountain bikes for miles so we do that right next door on a 300 acre preserve. Looking forward to enriching and exploring with you!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: With over 75 years of history Lakeview is rich in tradition and community. We believe in allowing your children wonderful opportunities to explore and discover their talents and creativity through our extensive and carefully crafted programs. Our college age counselors & experienced adult specialists and administrators will not only help develop your child's confidence but ensure a safe and amazing summer filled with enrichment & challenge. Because camp is supposed to be a welcomed home away from home of course bus transportation & hot lunch is provided daily. Call us to schedule a private tour we look forward to meeting you.

Be as creative as you can in cooking, ceramics and woodshop or play to your hearts content in hockey, soccer, tennis, basketball, or even gaga. Then on the different side of things test your skills in Mtn. Biking, ropes course, or kayaking on the lake. Then never stop learning with pioneering, archery, and Robotics & Mad Science. With a total camper to staff ratio of almost 3 to 1, well trained specialists, seasoned adult leadership team, and international staff to share their cultures and experiences, your children could not be in better hands. We look forward to expanding their horizons, increasing their self confidence, building their skills, and creating amazing new members of the LakeView family.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For 10th graders we have our LakeView Leadership Program which is a combination of camp activities, travel program and daily learning opportunities surrounding the role of a counselor.

OTHER CAMP INFO: ACA Accredited

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website enrollment information page for current tuition rates and sessions. We offer 4,5, 6,7, and 8 week sessions to all ages groups.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our space allows for learning in bright, cheery rehearsal rooms or out in the adjacent yard. The building is handicap accessible.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founder and teacher, Debbie Larsen comes from a background of teaching in community music programs and festivals around the world. She believes that music was meant to shared with others, not just secluded in a practice room, and works to teach in a collaborative learning environment and empower her students to grow in their artistry together.

The Summer Camps at Studio Brilliante are lead by leading teaching artists from the Greater Philadelphia region who bring years of experience performing and teaching on their instruments. Each session is led by at least two teaching artists who bring different knowledge bases to share with the campers.

Campers can expect to spend a good chunk of each day on their perspective instruments, but that doesn't mean we forget that it's summer! Typical daily schedules include group games, outside time, special projects, art, movement, and lots of fun and laughter!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Rhythm Explorers : July 8-12
Intro to Instruments : Trumpet : July 15-19
Intro to Instruments : Violin : July 22-26
Intro to Instruments : Clarinet : July 29-August 2
Intro to Instruments : Flute : August 5-9
Flute Intensive : August 12-16
Summer Clarinet Ensemble : July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10

Visit our website for more info!

CAMP FACILITIES: Nestled on the beautiful Cate School campus in Carpinteria, CA, 11 miles from Santa Barbara our Summer Program combines the best of traditional summer camp – amazing friendships, fun games and evening activities, a powerhouse team of extraordinary staff – with something no other camp offers: fun, life-changing workshops that equip girls with the skills to exercise the power of their voice.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: WHAT’S THE GIRLS LEADERSHIP SPECIAL SAUCE?

Professional & Crazy Fun Staff — Our Educators teach for us all year round. They live and breathe our renowned curriculum, and they’ve been practicing our trademark camp games for years, so they are more than ready to rumble.

Summer Program Director Cora Garner is an American Camp Association Member. She came to us after working at Cornell University, Stanford University, and most recently the University of California, Berkeley. Through her work in Higher Education, she has developed and taught courses that focus on identity and community development.

At Girls Leadership we want you to be true-to-you. Every day starts with community games. Our theatre-based workshops focus on developing personal and societal leadership, such as how to ask for what you need. In these sessions girls practice new tools for speaking up for themselves and for others.

We also create beautiful art projects, stay active outside, and always have a spirit theme for the day. These activities are designed to encourage girls to embrace who they are, reflect on what they believe, and give them an opportunity to express themselves creatively.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A Certificate Program for Young Women Leaders

-- Interested in learning some valuable professional skills and receiving a formal certificate to supplement your future college admissions applications all while experiencing the best summer experience of your life?

-- Do you value connection, relationships, growth, and learning? Do you have a special place in your heart for young or first-time summer program attendees?

-- Are you a two-time (or more) Girls Leadership Summer Program Grade 9-11 alumnae?

If so, we would like to invite you to apply to Girls Leadership’s Counselor in Training (CIT) program

Visit Our Camp Website Link: girlsleadership.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid available for all camps.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: girlsleadership.org

GIRLS LEADERSHIP SUMMER OVERNIGHT PROGRAM:
Location:
The Cate School
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, California 93013

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.GirlsLeadership.org
Rising Grades 6-8
June 30-July 14 (15 days, 14 nights)
July 17- July 26 (10 days, 9 nights)

Rising Grades 9-12
July 29-August 12 (15 days, 14 nights)

GIRLS LEADERSHIP DAY CAMPS: Dates TBD

CALIFORNIA

1) Palo Alto Summer Day Camp for Girls Entering Grades 4-5 in Fall 2018

2) Berkeley Summer Day Camp for Girls Entering Grades 4-5 in Fall 2018

3) San Francisco Summer Day Camp for Girls Entering Grades 4-5 in Fall 2018

COLORADO

1) Denver Summer Day Camp for Girls Entering Grades 4-5 in Fall 2018

2) Boulder Summer Day Camp for Girls Entering Grades 4-5 in Fall 2018

3) Denver Summer Day Camp for Girls Entering Grades 4-5 in Fall 2018

NEW JERSEY

1) Montclair Summer Day Camp for Girls Entering Grades 4-5 in Fall 2018

2) Summit Summer Day Camp for Girls Entering Grades 4-5 in Fall 2018

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: girlsleadership.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Girls Leadership is looking to build the next residential Summer Program Dream Team to join us on the campus of beautiful Cate School located in Carpinteria, California, with nearly 200 rising 6-12th grade girls over 8 fun-filled weeks!!

To view our job descriptions and application steps for the Summer Program positions on our website click here: Our Camp Website Link: girlsleadership.org

Summer Program 2018 Openings:

Director of Residential Life and Wellness (1 position)
Director of Curriculum (1 position)
Director of Operations (1 position)
Resident Director (1 position)
Office Manager (1 position)
Health Manager (2 positions)
Guidance Counselor (1 position)
Residential Counselor (4 positions)
Residential Teaching Counselor (5 positions)
Teaching Counselor (5 positions)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: From Dance Party Breakfasts to evening Karaoke Nights and everything in between including: Specialized Workshops, Scrumptious Meals, Swimming, Boating, Hiking, Low & High Ropes, Zip Lining, Beach Parties, S’mores and Campfires! It’s like a party that NEVER STOPS! It’s so much fun, sometimes they forget just how much they are learning along the way!

Founded in 2017, DREAM Summerstock VTC: A Sleepaway Musical Theater Intensive is led by industry professionals from Broadway performers to young emerging theater artists. Vanguard is dedicated to the word DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism, and Mentorship. Our goal is to create a safe space for all students to hone in on their theatrical craft. Through the three weeks students will not only grow immensely with musical theater but also as people.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Vanguard is dedicated to the word DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism, and mentorship. Each year we award roughly $30,000 in financial aid. Financial Aid questions for DREAM Summerstock VTC: A Sleepaway Musical Theater Intensive can be sent to justin[AT]dreamvtc.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Vanguard Theater Company is a professional theater in Montclair, NJ with a robust education program. Vanguard offerers programs for all ages, including mainstage performances, DREAM VTC Teen Education Programs, and VTC Kids. More information can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.vanguardtheatercompany.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 28, 2024 - August 18, 2024
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camps.vanguardtheatercompany.org for rates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested applicants can email info[AT]dreamvtc.org. 

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Morris Knolls boasts a high end black box theatre and dance studio along with a high capacity auditorium for our performances.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 2022, the Morris Regional Performing Arts Company prides itself on a singular goal: shining a spotlight on tomorrow's stars. Built by performing arts educators, Morris Regional PAC strives to provide supplemental performing arts education to students in Morris County, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas.

Aware of the growing need for a comprehensive performing arts education, MRPAC is built uniquely around the goal of providing a well-rounded educational opportunity to its students. MRPAC, and its founding members, believes in an inclusive approach to training the next generation. At MRPAC, we value the opportunity to put students on stage as much as possible, allowing them to develop and hone their craft in real-time. Students who study at MRPAC are guaranteed individualized instruction within the context of large scale performances.

Our team of professionals represents a diverse and comprehensive background of skillsets. The MRPAC has been constructed by certified educators, and includes a broad background of industry experience. With multi-disciplinary training, our staff includes professional actors, musicians, dancers, stage managers, and technical professionals.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Both the Summer Spotlight Series and the production of Clue will run from July 15-26, with performances on the evenings of July 26 and 27. The Summer Spotlight Series will meet weekdays from 9:00-2:00 and rehearsals for Clue will meet from 3:30-8:00.

CAMP FACILITIES: 23,000 square foot space with theater, studios, labs art room - MAC campers do not get rained out.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Starting now kids ages three to 14 can enroll in an array of summer camp experiences available from June 15 – September 4, 2015 at Middletown Arts Center (MAC). MAC Camp goes beyond typical summer offerings with creative arts and STEM oriented programs, available the entire summer in half or full day sessions, with per week options. A free, supervised lunch period is included for children who sign up for both a morning and afternoon camp, creating a full day of creative fun.

‘Club MAC’ offers busy parents before and after care during camp from 7 am until the start of the morning session and again in the afternoon from 3 pm to 6 pm. Registrants can book by phone at 732.706.4100, on site or online at Our Camp Website Link: www.middletownarts.org.

Hula Frog, the national network of community guides for parents, anointed MAC’s summer camp as “Most Loved” 2015.

Highlights from more than 100 different weekly options include:

• “Space Adventure Bricks 4 Kidz” (6+) - Delve into space exploration and build NASA inspired models

• “3D Printing Design a Toy” (6+) – Create, print and paint your own action figure

• “Weaving Workshop” (7+) – Learn the ancient art of weaving on a loom with a hip, modern spin

• “Fins and Mermaids”(4-8) - Draw and paint sea creatures from sharks to glittering mermaids

• “Jump and Jingle”(3-5) - Dance, sing and play instruments you create from maracas to guitars

• “Teenz Fine Art Studio” (12+) - Older students refine technique while exploring self expression

• “Theater Workshop” (8-13) - Write, direct and perform a one-act play on stage

• “Frozen Frolics” (4+) - Sing, dance and craft all things relating to the movie “Frozen”

• “Make Your First Video Game” (11-14) – Explore graphics, sounds and basic coding concepts

• “Intro to Orchestra for Strings” (9-14) – Finale is an orchestral performance in MAC’s auditorium.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Classes are available year round for adults and children of all ages.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.middletownarts.org for a complete brochure.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our beautiful facility has acres of field space, indoor air-conditioned Creative Studio, and full Challenge Course with a 40’ climbing tower and zip line. We have 4 heated pools, including our Brand New, State of the Art 7,000 square foot Aquatic Complex.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Voted Best Day Camp in Central New Jersey TWO Years in a Row!

The Oak Crest experience includes Door-to-Door Transportation, Hot Lunch, Red Cross Certified Swim Instruction, and Professionally Screened and Trained Staff.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website Our Camp Website Link: www.oakcrestdaycamp.com for current promotions, camp dates, programs and rates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.oakcrestdaycamp.com and complete the online application.  Available summer job opportunities include Counselors, Athletic Specialists, Swim Instructors, Creative Specialists, and Ropes Specialists.

You must be available to work all 8 weeks of camp (camp starts the last week of June).

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our camps are held at private luxurious hotels and resorts with classrooms, gaming suites, pools, basketball courts, and huge 2 bedroom suites for overnight guests.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Harness your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, improve self-confidence, and socialize.

Creativity, critical thinking, communication & collaboration: we emphasize the 4Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world.

Hands-on projects spark curiosity and the sense of accomplishment that accelerates transition from hesitation to independence. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer Leadership programs for campers ages 16 - 19.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer no-fee payment plans. Also, see Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for current discounts and promotions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$699 (Day Camp)
$1,399 (Overnight Camp)

Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for all the details.

2023 Camp Dates + Locations

Alpharetta, GA
May 29 - June 16, 2023

Charlotte, NC
June 18 - 30, 2023

Herndon, VA
July 2 - 14, 2023

Morristown, NJ
July 16 - 28, 2023

Saddle River, NJ
July 30 - August 11, 2023

Waltham, MA
August 13 - 25, 2023

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Your Choice:
Frozen - Tuesday, December 16 4:00 - 7:00 pm $30 per child
Nutcracker - Tuesday, December 23 1:00 - 4:00 pm $30 per child

CAMP FACILITIES: NJ's largest and most visited cultural institution. Large, modern building with lots of space indoors and out. Home to the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium, the biggest planetarium in the western hemisphere.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer fun hands-on, inquiry based courses in various disciplines of STEM. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, collaborate, design and test different ideas and concepts. Our knowledgeable and supportive STEM educators lead campers through week long explorations using real-world science and technology skills and tools. Each session concludes with a Friday afternoon showcase for family and friends.

Course Levels & Topics Include:
Explorer Level (entering grade 1) – Coding, the laws of motion, chemistry

Scientist Level (entering grades 2 – 3) – Robotics, flight, wizardry

Innovator Level (entering grades 4 – 5) – Astronomy, animals, robotics

Visionary Level (entering grades 6 – 8) – Sailing, virtual reality, rollercoasters

See all the details at Our Camp Website Link: www.LSC.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Every Friday family and friends are invited watch their children shine as they demonstrate their new skills and inventions at our family showcase.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Security staff are all trained first responders; and we are located just over a mile from a top-ranked hospital.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weeks of camp: July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 5-9, Aug 12-16, Aug 19-23

Camp runs Monday through Friday; Camp hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Before and After Care available for additional fee

More information see -- Our Camp Website Link: lsc.org

CAMP FACILITIES:
Activities run the gamut from sports, crafts, performing arts, music and horseback riding. Campers participate in swim lessons, nature and our favorite Gaga! Our camps sits on 66 acres and has 45,000 sq. of air-conditioned buildings. Tall Pines is accredited by the ACA and is state certified.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers are grouped by age and gender and are closely supervised. Junior Camp, ages 3 – 6, are placed in small groups and led through pre-set activities. Middle Campers, 7-9, and Senior Campers, 10-12, participate in an elective program in addition to their regular schedule.

Our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program, ages 13-14, have the best of both worlds, since they get to be campers half the day and train for staff positions the other half. They also go on weekly trips to places like Great Adventure and Dorney Park. As an option, the CITs can travel with our Teens on Wheels Program. CITs can become staffers after finishing ninth grade.

There is something for everyone at Tall Pines. Activities run the gamut from sports, crafts and performing and music arts. Over 800 campers participate in horseback riding, swim lessons, nature, X-Box game room, and our favorite Gaga! NEW this year our 50’ high zip tower with twin 700 ft. zip lines! Our camp sits on 66 acres and has 45,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned buildings. Tall Pines accredited by the American Camp Association and is state certified.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for 7th and 8th Graders: Weekly trips, Weekend getaway Trip, 1/2 day with peers 1/2 with bunks training to be counselor.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 8 weeks
June 24-August 15, 2014

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
8 Weeks
June 23-August 15, 2014
Min 3 weeks
$2300-$4700

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A three week leadership camp runs from July 13 to August 2, 2014. The third week is spent as an assistant to a counselor.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships are available

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Buildings are available for rent by non-profit groups from September to June. We have a building for groups as small as 5 and as large as 150.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see the web-site under "Summer Camps" page for dates and pricing. Please call or email to receive a brochure.

CAMP FACILITIES: Music, arts, and performance facilities for camps.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Lead by certified teachers with years of experience. NJWA Summer Arts Workshop (formerly the Westfield Summer Workshop) has been operating since 1972.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Volunteer opportunities for camp youth leaders.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available in cases of need. Call or email for help with the application process. Our Camp Website Link: www.njworkshopforthearts.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round music programming including private lessons, classes, and ensembles for 18 months through retirement age.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See: 3 weeks in July 8:30 - 12:30

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Volunteers and applicants can contact njwa2[AT]aol.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our performances are held in a fully equipped college's performing arts center theater. Accompanying a proscenium stage, the facility offers: dressing rooms, catwalks, a posh lobby, elegant theater style seating, and more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Dates: Monday July 25th - Sunday August 7th
Cost: $450.00 Tuition for two week camp plus $25 Audition Fee

More information can be found at fccamps.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Black box theatre

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Designed for our younger performers, ages 6-10, these weekly camps focus on enhancing stage presence, vocal performance and movement through a series of scenes and song selections appropriate to our theme. Each week is unique, so you can register for any combination of one or more weeks!

For more information visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.porchlightproductions.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For information visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.porchlightproductions.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located at the Broadway Bound Dance Center

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ballerina Show Camp
An introduction to the world of ballet, students will learn basic ballet along with creative movement, stories and a dance. The Last class they will perform for you with the costumes they have created with props!

Jazzy Bugs Show Camp
An introduction to jazz/hip hop will be taught to these beginner students. Warm-ups, isolations, dance games and creative movement. The Last class they will perform for you with costumes and a prop created by the class.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ballerina Show Camp 3-5 yrs. July 8-11
Jazzy Bugs Show Camp 6-8 July 15-18
Refer to website for more information

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers live in six easily accessible modern cabins, a dining hall, health center, adapted gymnasium, indoor/outdoor barrier-free pool, boardwalk trail in the woods, campsite, activites building with a stage, rec hall and many activity rooms.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Oakhurst has trained and experienced counselors, activity specialists, barrier-free facilities and adapated activities to allow for a stay at Oakhurst to be an enriching, fun and memorable experience for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Campers discover new abilities and new strengths, which helps foster more independence and self confidence. Music and drama, arts and crafts, media arts, nature, recreation, cooking and off-camp trips...these are Camp Oakhurst activities available to our campers during every summer camp or year-round respite session (and swimming 6 months a year!)

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Campers with New York or New Jersey state eligibility may have part or all of their fees covered. Scholarships/sliding fee scale available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Off-season respite 2-7 days/nights.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Oakhurst, established in 1906, is operated by New York Service for the Handicapped (NYSH), an independent non-profit social service agency with offices in New York City and Oakhurst, New Jersey. NYSH serves children, teens and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, including autism. Our campus is fully accessible and barrier free for wheelchair users, including our heated swimming pool, and is only about 55 miles south of New York City. Transportation from New York City is available. While we have a 9 week summer camp program, we also provide over 150 days of year-round overnight respite stays of 2-7 days in length and offer a day recreation program for adults living in Monmouth County, NJ.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Adults (ages 20 and up): June 17-June 24 Children (ages 8-19): June 27 to July 9 Children (ages 8-19): July 11 to July 23 Children (ages 8-19): July 25-August 6 Youth Diagnosed with Autism (ages 8-21): August 14-19 Youth Diagnosed with Autism (ages 8-21): August 29- September 2nd Please visit nysh.org/services for more information and call 732-531-0215 for information on fees. Campers with New York or New Jersey state eligiblity may have part or all of their fees covered. Scholarships/sliding fee scale available.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Registered Nurses needed for the summer 2016. June to September. Salary plus room and board.

Summer camp counselors for the summer of 2016 June to September. Salary plus room and board.

CAMP FACILITIES: Children live in camp cabins with up to eight children their age and two staff members. Cabins for younger campers have bathrooms and showers in sleeping areas. For campers aged 10 and up facilities are located just outside their cabin. Teen Adventure Campers are more self-sufficient and live in platform tents, Adirondack shelters or college dorm style environments. We have a 50 acres lake for swimming. boating and nature study, ball fields, a nature center, creative kitchen, wood shop, library, indoor gymnasium and Theater, high and low ropes courses, an indoor climbing wall, outdoor and indoor basketball courts an rustic amphitheater and an Arts and Crafts Center. Our dining hall seats 600 at a time.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Vacamas Teen Camp is a variety of individualized programs designed to challenge, develop skills and educate teenage campers who are 13 to 17 years old." We offer small, specialized programs with 12 to 24 campers in each group. Our Teen Programs foster independence and provide challenges matched to each teenager's individual interests.

In our Teen Programs, emphasis is placed on enhancing an interest or skill, building a sense of independence, teaching a mature decision-making process and participating in positive community involvement.

All of our programs are designed to assist each teenager in taking the next step in their personal growth and development through a fun, safe, enriching, and challenge- based environment. The Teen Programs are full camp experiences, combining traditional camping activities such as land and water sports, crafts, drama, nature, hiking, cook-outs, and campfires with the special areas of concentration the teenage camper has chosen. All specialized supplies and equipment for each program are provided by Camp Vacamas at no additional cost.

The majority of our Teen Programs are scheduled in 19-day sessions matched to our Junior Camp schedule. Our Theater Program and our Leadership-In-Training Program (LIT) are both six-week sessions.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE-BASED PROGRAMS Vacamas Teen Camp offers four Outdoor Journey-Based programs tailored to the interests of the adventurous teenager. All of our adventure programs entail developing skills in outdoor living. During an initial week of skill and team-building, campers learn to live and cook in an outdoor environment, set up tents, build campsites and develop their outdoor skills. They then embark on a journey of their choice ranging from Backpacking along the Appalachian Trail, Canoeing the Delaware River passing through New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, Biking through Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Country, or Novice Rock Climbing in Northwest New Jersey.

All of our adventure programs have Team Leaders who are trained in the specific skills of each journey. Lifeguards accompany the teens on any water-based adventures. One member of each team is certified in American Red Cross CPR and First Aid.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Basketball Skills and Drills: (BSD) is offered to the camper who wants to either develop or perfect his or her ability in basketball. Skill level ranges from beginners to advanced basketball players. At least two hours each day is devoted to learning and improving skill level. The remainder of each day is spent in traditional camp activities.

Exercise, Sports and Nutrition: (ESP&N) The ESP&N Program was created for campers who are interested in developing skills in various areas of sports and concerned about being fit enough to play those sports. At least two hours each day is spent on enhancing skills in several areas of athletic endeavors such as Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, and other team sports from around the world. The teens are also involved In Nutrition seminars and given healthy cooking lessons in their own teaching kitchen.

Healthy Lifestyles: Our Healthy Lifestyles Program is designed for the teen who is struggling with weight management. In today's society the educational and medical communities are concerned about the rise of Obesity during the childhood years. Healthy Lifestyles is dedicated to teaching overweight teens to control their own environment to produce and maintain a healthy weight. This is done through appropriate exercise designed by our certified fitness trainer and through cooking classes, healthy shopping expeditions with tutorials and seminars on proper nutrition.

The traditional camp program is modified to meet the needs of the child who may struggle with extremely rigorous activities.

Performing Arts: The Theater Program is a performing arts program designed for the teenager whose interest lies in the entire range of creating, producing and performing in a live production. We focus on musicals to show case the teen's talents in vocal, acting and dance. This is a six-week program. The time at Camp includes preparing for a major presentation, as well as participating in traditional camp activities. All participants are taught about all aspects of creating a performance including building sets, creating props, designing costumes, as well as the acting, dancing, singing and choreographing the entire production.

At the culmination of the six-week program, the production is presented to the entire camp in the Leonard Franklin Theater, which has professional staging, sound systems and lighting. The families of each of the participants are invited to see the final production.

Culinary Arts: The Culinary Arts Program is designed for the teenager whose interest lies in the whole range of culinary skills. We will host cook offs and bake offs and will create our own Vacamas Chef Game Show. It will entail preparing existing recipes to creating their own creations in a professional commercial kitchen with all the restaurant equipment. The program will showcase their newly learned skills with the serving of a full course meal prepared for specifically invited guests.

Life Guard Training: The LGT Program is designed for the 15 who is a strong swimmer. It is a 3 week experience that incorporates traditional Teen camp activities with 2 hours a day of training which includes lifesaving, CPR and First Aid. It gives the young person a marketable skill which enables them to work after school or in the summers at facilities that employ certified lifeguards.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT Program. Leadership in Training (LIT) the program is offered to the Teen who will be 16 by the end of the current calendar year. The Program is intended for the adolescent who is interested in working in a camp environment in several different areas. Workshop topics include general childcare, camp programming, leadership skills, positive communication and reinforcement, dealing with behavior problems, creating a positive and healthy group, and developing and running specialty areas.

After completion of the initial orientation, workshops and team-building activities, the LIT spends four hours per day assigned to different areas of camp under the tutelage of an experienced staff member. A portion of their time is spent on community service projects, such as a Camp construction project, or at service learning off camp site such as Habitat for Humanity.

The LIT Program is a very selective program. In order to be accepted into this group, the participants must have three recommendations from their high school staff or former employers. After successfully completing this program, the LIT may be offered a position as a salaried Junior Staff member for the following summer.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some are available on request

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 June 28th-July 9th Session 2 July 12th - July 30th Session 3 August 2nd - August 20th Each child's fee is set individually, taking into account family income and size and using our sliding fee scale. We strive to make summer camp safe, fun and affordable for all.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Jobs available:
Counselor
Lifeguard
Arts Specialist
Education Specialist
Kitchen Staff
Housekeeping
Maintenance

CAMP FACILITIES: Each camp has its own waterfront with a fleet of canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and paddle boats that offers a wide variety of waterfront activities. Athletic facilities include a blacktop area, 2 sports fields, an archery range, rock climbing wall (real rock!), and challenge course. For indoor activities, each camp has a recreation hall and an arts and crafts cabin.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer camps are accredited by the American Camp Association(ACA). What does this mean? It shows that we have undergone a thorough review of our operation to maintain accreditation. ACA camps must meet up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality. These benchmarks are recognized as standards of the camp community. Accreditation is voluntary; our accreditation reflects our commitment to maintaining industry standards. For more information about ACA visit their website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.acacamps.org

With a variety of day camp programs for 5-16 yr olds and sleep-away camp programs for 8-17 yr olds, the YMCA truly offers something for everyone.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Please see our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): For family camp info, please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Hiring for Summer Camp 2018 has begun!  The YMCA of Greater Bergen County operates summer day and resident camps in Harriman State Park, NY every summer. For Day Camp employment enquiries contact Mary Sullivan, Day Camp Director at msullivan[AT]ymcagbc.org or 201-487-6600 x205. For Resident Camp employment enquiries contact Martin Richards, Resident Camp Director at mrichards[AT]ymcagbc.org or 201-487-6600 x220.

CAMP FACILITIES: 2 pools with slide, picnic pavilion, outdoor basketball courts, outdoor amphitheater, baseball field, soccer field, air conditioned dining hall, air conditioned game room, arts and crafts and all purpose building.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have special theme weeks, field trips, high ropes, zip line, archery, nature, swimming, electives and climbing wall. Please go to our website for further information.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A leaders in training is available for children in 9th and 10th grade. They have teambuilding activities in the morning and shadow camp groups in the afternoon. Every Tuesday they go on a trip to a local attraction.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We currently have financial assistance available for those who qualify. the form is located on our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp runs from June 26 through August 18. Register for one week or as many as 9 weeks. See our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcanj.org for fees or to register on line.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Ropes Challenge Course counselors, senior counselors.    Visit our website for further details.