🌞 SUMMER CAMP SHOWCASE 🌞

week of March 18, 2026

It's time to register for summer! In this e-newsletter, we are sharing some wonderful camps that are welcoming your children. Don't miss the open houses and early bird specials. Tune in for more camps coming in our weekly summer camp showcase enewsletter!

 

Princeton Ballet Summer Training Program

Ages 4 - 12+


Join Princeton Ballet School for our 2026 Summer Training Programs! Take your training to the next level with an extraordinary ballet experience.


✨ Summer Training Program (Ages 12+) – Intensive classical & contemporary study

✨ Junior Summer Training (Ages 7 - 12) – Build strength, technique & style

✨ Ballet Explorer Camp (Ages 4 - 6) – For creative movement, expression, and discipline


Princeton, Cranbury, New Brunswick, NJ

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Liberty Lake Day Camp


Summer Day Camp full of fun!

Liberty Lake Day Camp is a transformative outdoor experience that builds character and community. Campers leave their screens at home to expand their horizons while forging strong friendships on sixty magnificent shady acres. Campers customize their days with the "Freedom of Choice" elective program, choosing Athletics, Fine/Performing Arts, STEM, Boating, Fishing and Adventure. All-inclusive tuition includes bus transportation, swim lessons, catered lunches/snacks, daily “spirit events,” and 2-8 week session options. Space is limited.

Schedule an in-person tour.


Bordentown, NJ

609.499.7820

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New Horizons Day Camp

K - 9th Grade


New Horizons Day Camp is New Jersey's premier, fully customizable camp program! Your camper can experience something new, take a deep-dive into an existing interest, or mix-and-match 100+ activities to create THEIR perfect summer! PreK through 9th Grade! Attend one of our Monthly Open Houses to learn about NHDC, tour our campus, and meet our staff! Spots are filling fast for Summer 2026!


Open House: Apr 11, 11am-12pm


Brooklake School, Florham Park, NJ

973.850.6640

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Art of Problem Solving

(AoPS Academy)

Grades 1-12


An innovative after-school, weekend, and summer enrichment in math, science and language arts to keep students sharp and prepared for the upcooming school year. Students get ahead with exploratory summer camps in math, science, and language arts. Activity-based learning sparks students' curiosity and helps them prepare for rigorous academic year courses. For grades 1-12. Explore all summer camps in the link below.


Millburn, NJ

862.206.4667

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International Ivy Summer Enrichment

Ages 4-14


International Ivy promotes creativity and hands-on learning for students in subjects such as Robotics, Video Game Creation, Computer Programming, Minecraft, Technology & Design, Science, Engineering, Math, Business, Language Arts, Visual Arts and Humanities and more. Tour the facilities and get your questions answered. Fun activities including building robots, math relays, coding activities and engineering challenges.


Open House:

Sunday, Mar 29: Noon – 3pm, 

The Pingry School, 131 Martinsville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920


Basking Ridge, Short Hills, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Summit,

Saddle River, Wayne

908.899.1338

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Ability School’s Summer of Learning and Fun Camp

Ages 4-13


Join Ability School’s exciting summer camp in Englewood for children ages 4–13 — where learning and fun go hand in hand! June 22 – August 7, 9AM – 4PM

Flexible 3–7 week sessions available. Each day is the perfect balance of growth and adventure: Morning Academics allow

campers to work on individualized learning activities tailored to their interests — keeping skills sharp and confidence high. Afternoon Adventures

include outdoor exploration, drama, music, art, science activities, and plenty of outside fun! Plus 🚌 Weekly Field Trips add even more excitement to the summer experience.


Early bird special must register by April 1st for 10% off. 


Englewood, NJ

201.871.8808

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Willow Lake Day Camp

Ages: 3-15


Located in Lake Hopatcong, on a shaded and lakeside property, Willow Lake Day Camp delivers a dynamic, well-rounded summer experience including daily small group swim instruction and afternoon free swim in one of 4 heated pools. 5th through 10th graders enjoy the new Cove Pool Complex complete with a waterfall, lounge area, sno-cones, and games! The skill building programs utilize age-appropriately sized fields and courts, exposing every camper to all athletic areas. Creativity in our extensive arts areas is encouraged. The Adventure program features six zip-lines, a climbing tower and three adventure park style rope courses in addition to Skyland and Willow Zone! Plus Super Science, The Willow Lake Mine, Cooking or The Farm which has llamas, alpacas, sheep and goats!


Lake Hopatcong, NJ

973.663.2267

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Harbor Haven 

Special Needs Camp


Harbor Haven is a seven-week summer camp for children with mild special needs. The program focuses on social and educational growth in a fun and nurturing environment, which provides our campers with acceptance and support to help make unforgettable summer memories.

The summer program is a comprehensive blend of academic reinforcement, speech and occupational therapies, social skills training and structured summer activities facilitated by skilled adults. Their approach is very effective for higher functioning children diagnosed on the autism spectrum as well as children with other learning, social, sensory-motor, and attention deficit challenges.  


West Orange, NJ

908,255.1052

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Harbor Hills Day Camp


The moment you step on the grounds, you’ll know It’s the people, it’s the place, it’s the program. It’s people who really care. It’s a place where kids feel comfortable instantly. It’s the program designed to understand the uniqueness of each individual camper. We start the summer as friends and we end as family. Sports, Swim, Arts, Rock climbing and Ropes Course, Boating & Fishing, Horseback Riding, and Playgrounds!


Mendham, NJ

973.895.3200

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Seaton Hackney Equestrian Camp

Ages 5-17


Combines the great outdoors with education and fun for children ages 5-17. Horse back riders of all levels are welcome. Campers learn basic safety, grooming, tacking and barn management skills; ride 2-3 times daily, either in lessons, on trail rides, lungeing session and Equisthenics; and receive daily Badges in many different topics including harness driving, equine breeds, colors and markings, equine health and First Aid, braiding, Show grooming and more! Weekly camps run until Labor Day. Half-day and full-day sessions.


Morristown, NJ

973.644.3355

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Essex County College Summer Youth Programs

Ages: 6 - 13


Explore, Laugh, and Grow in Essex County

The Summer Youth Program at Essex County College in the On-Campus Continuing Education Department is designed to promote a positive atmosphere for learning. The summer program provides educational, social and cultural enrichment activities that play an integral part in the lives of the youth enrolled and includes classes in math, literacy, writing, phonics, STEM, fine arts, performing arts, Computers, sports, video gaming/coding, and recreation. Field Trips, Breakfast and Lunch are also provided. For more information, call (973) 877-3079 or email occe@essex.edu


Newark, NJ

973.877.3079

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Great Outdoors Camp at

Ramapo College

Ages 5-12


A full-day summer experience hosted on the beautiful Ramapo College campus. This adventure-based camp blends outdoor exploration, skill building, and friendship in a safe, supportive environment. Runs June 29 through August 21, 9AM–4PM and no-fee extended care available from 7:30–9AM and 4–5:30 PM. Campers build confidence through hands-on outdoor challenges, develop independence with real-world skills, and connect with nature through hiking and wildlife exploration. Guided by passionate counselors, children participate in team challenges, creative projects, and camp traditions that foster leadership, resilience, and lasting friendships. Each week features a unique theme designed to inspire courage, curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship while creating summer memories that last all year.


Save $25 per week per camper when you enroll by 4/30. code EARLYBIRD


Mahwah, NJ

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Sleepaway Camps

Peddie Summer Academy

Rising 7th-9th Graders


The Peddie Summer Academy delivers the academic rigor and supportive community of Peddie as a summer boarding and day school experience for rising 7th–9th graders. During a two-week program, students attend classes designed and taught by Peddie’s faculty; live in Peddie’s dormitories; eat meals together in Peddie’s dining hall; participate in extracurricular programs in arts, athletics and robotics; and receive guidance from current Peddie students. July 12 - 25.


Highstown, NJ

609.944.7694

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Independent Lake Camp

Ages 6-17


A premier sleep-away summer camp dedicated to celebrating diversity, committed to fostering creativity, providing the best facilities, and a powerful, individualized program. ILC has been offering respect, creativity and understanding to campers aged 6-17 in an inspiring and nurturing environment for over 30 years. The friendships and connections forged at Independent Lake are among the key reasons that make the ILC experience truly special.


ILC is a fantastic Circus, Trapeze, Gymnastics, Sports, Fitness, Pickleball, Archery, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, D&D/RPG, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Lake, Pool, Go-Karts, Horseback, Nature camp all rolled into one unbelievable summer experience!


Thompson, PA

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Don't miss our Guides:

Guide to Sleepaway Camps for Children and Teens LINK

Guide to Traditional Day Camps LINK

Guide to Special Needs Camps LINK

Guide to Academic Camps LINK

Guide to STEM/STEAM Camps LINK

Guide to Arts/Performing Arts Camps LINK


 

Fairy Tale Forest

Book your Camp's Whimsical Escape

Bring your group for a magical adventure that spans generations. Grimms' fairy tales and nursery rhymes artistically displayed through more than 20 near life size storybook cottages and statuary. Meet storybook characters, interactive Storytime, village drum circles, whimsical whirls and more. Great field trip destination!

Oak Ridge, NJ

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Updated with new camps! Flip through and link directly to camps. From Traditional Day Camps, Overnight Camps to Specialty Camps such as sports, arts, performing arts, nature, STEM and more.

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