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Enjoy these Free Concerts in the Parks - June 18–29. Appreciate the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! Featuring a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes, and patriotic favorites the whole family will love. Where?
- Marine Park in Red Bank | June 18
- Giralda Farms in Madison | June 21*
- Ocean County College in Toms River | June 24
- Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy | June 25
- Branch Brook Park in Newark | June 27
- Liberty State Park in Jersey City | June 29
*The Symphony’s performance on June 21 is part of the Giralda Music and Arts Festival in Madison, which requires the purchase of a ticket to attend.
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Join the Matheny School & Hospital’s annual Miles for Matheny June 7th!
Register for Trail Run/Walk; Kids Fun Run and Obstacle Course for kids 3-13yrs; participate in the signature Wheelchair Walk and “wheel” through campus plus Live music, BBQ, food trucks, carnival games, petting zoo, bounce house. Register until June 6th (walk-ins welcome). development@matheny.org
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Introducing, Mixed Media Summer Camp!
This summer, embark on an amazing artistic adventure at Fire Me Up Studio! From exploring enchanted forests and catching magical bugs to soaring through outer space or stepping into the Wizarding World, each week of camp is packed with creativity, wonder, and fun. Campers will create one-of-a-kind masterpieces while learning techniques across multiple art forms, including pottery, clay sculpting, glass fusing, canvas painting, and more. Each day brings a new theme and exciting projects inspired by fairy tales, gaming worlds, the Land of Oz, and beyond!
• Half-Day Camps: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Ages: 6–11
• Limited Spots: Max 18 campers per group
Secure your child's spot today for an unforgettable summer of art and imagination!
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The Center for Contemporary Art
Summer Art Camps
Weekly in-person camps run June 16 – August 29, for children ages 5-15. Children develop important artistic techniques and learn about the principles of visual art, historical periods and well-known artists. Camps led by professional teaching artists offer curriculum tailored to individual age groups, with projects that vary weekly. Small camps, daily sanitizing, and other protocols in place and enforced to keep your child safe. email at info@ccabedminster.org
Bedminster, NJ
908.234.2345
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Hunterdon Arts Academy
Hunterdon Academy of the Arts (HAA) is the largest performing arts school in Hunterdon County, serving over 600 students year-round. Their new 10,000 sq ft state-of-the-art performing arts center offers expanded opportunities for in-house theatre productions, concert series, and an enhanced curriculum. Explore acting, musical theatre, and stage productions for both beginners and advanced performers. Private music instruction piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice, and more too!
Flemington, NJ
908.782.4943
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St Hubert's Critter Camps
Critter Camps are designed to educate and inspire youth to practice a lifestyle of compassion, respect, and empathy through the humane treatment of animals. We emphasize responsible pet care and foster children’s understanding of all species. Guest speakers, both live and virtual, will bring a variety of topics and animals for the campers to meet. Plus other activities may include a nature walk around the property, animal meet and greets, animal-themed games and educational activities, lunch outside, and making animal enrichment crafts. Camps are held at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center daily from 9:00am-1:00pm. For additional questions or information about financial assistance, email education@sthuberts.org.
Madison, NJ
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Summer Writing and Multimedia Camp
Write on Sports / Write on Arts
The two major camp themes to choose from are Sports and Art. For both, students become writers to strengthen their writing and literacy skills. They will work on a multimedia project: a video or a podcast episode, and on Guest Days, they'll meet professional journalists from TV, radio and print media outlets, and athletes or local artists. The Arts camp will include theater, music, fine arts, and culture. Students will pick a theme of their choice and identify a project including a feature article or fiction story. Each camp includes a related field trip. This is a low cost summer writing camp for eligible students ages 11-14, rising 7th-9th grades.
held at:
Montclair State University
Monmouth University
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Porch Light Summer Stage
Looking for a summer experience that combines fun, creativity, and skill-building? Porch Light offers dynamic performing arts programs for children and teens ages 5–18. Junior Camps (grades K–5) features themed sessions with songs, dance and scene selections inspired by your favorite musicals! Each camp focuses on acting, voice, and dance, with a final showcase for families at the end of each week! Runs weekly from late June through August! Teen Workshops (grades 5–12) provide specialized training in Acting & Improv or Musical Theatre & Voice, helping young performers develop technique, collaborate with fellow actors and express themselves creatively. If you're passionate about the stage? Academy Summer Musical immerses middle and high school students in a full-scale production, offering comprehensive training in acting, singing, and movement. For those looking to advance their performing arts training in our full year program, book your audition online for our award-winning Youth Performance Troupe (YPT) 2025-26 season!
Glen Rock 201.857.3520
Cedar Grove 201.297.0001
Text: 833.213.6820
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Manhattan Fencing Summer Camp
Campers enjoy a unique combination of fencing and chess, designed to challenge both body and mind. Guided by our exceptional coaching staff—including National, International, and Olympic-level coaches—campers develop fencing skills in a fun, structured, and supportive environment. With a small coach-to-student ratio, each child receives personal attention, hands-on learning, and continuous feedback. Our well-rounded curriculum covers fencing history and fun facts, games, proper footwork, coordination, conditioning, technique development, team competitions, and sports psychology. Daily chess sessions add a strategic component that builds focus, patience, and mental discipline—perfectly complementing the physical intensity of fencing. For Ages 5–15/ All Equipment Included
Englewood, NJ
201.503.4541
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International Ivy Summer Enrichment
International Ivy promotes creativity and hands-on learning for students between the ages of 4-14 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. Weekly classes Monday to Friday, between June 23 to August 15. Enroll for one week or multiple weeks, full-day or half-day.
Basking Ridge, Short Hills, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Summit, Saddle River, Wayne
908.899.1338
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Brightest Star Musical Theater Camp
Co-Ed Sleep-away and Day Camp Options
A “triple threat” program designed to fully educate campers in the musical theatre genre. Students receive daily classes in voice, acting and dance, as well as lessons in technical theatre, character development, costuming and story-writing. Previous experience is not a prerequisite. All students are featured in the big show at the end.
One-Week Musical Theater Sleep-Away Beach Haven LBI (grades 6-12)
Jul 27-Aug 1.
Two-Week Musical Theater Day Camp
Whippany, NJ (grades 3-8)
June 30-July 11, 9am-3pm daily, with both before and after care available
973.829.1973
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NJ KIDS May/June 2025
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CAMP GUIDE 2025 - updated
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NJ KIDS Special Needs Guide 2025
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ENTER2Win
Winners will be announced at the end of the day (after 9pm)
The Gazillion Bubble Show
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