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New Jersey "Theme" Camps

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Animals & Farms & Zoos

_Cima Stables (Bedminster) -summer riding camp for ages 7 to 14; also riding lessons & special events; (908) 377-4215
Long Meadow Farm (Bedminster) - kids' riding lessons & summer camp; (908) 581-4927
Palermo Show Stable (Bedminster) - summer camp with a Youth Camp for ages 3 to 5 years and another camp for 6 to 18 years; (908) 719-0949
River Edge Farm (Bedminster) - summer riding camp for girls ages 7 to 16; Daily horseback riding is combined with swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, environmental education, ceramics, performing arts, and cooking; (908) 420-1274
Chester Riding Club (Chester) - 6-week summer camp program
Fernbrook Farms (Chesterfield Twp) - winter day camp for ages 6 to 14; summer day camp for ages 6 to 11; also offers and education center and events for families; (609) 298-4028
Hunter Brook Horse Farm (Colts Neck) - summer and winter camps for beginning to advanced riders
Kierson Farm (Flemington) - riding lessons for all ages; summer horse camps for ages 3 & up; 908-391-5348
Hasty Acres (Kingston) - horseback riding lessons for kids 7 years & older; summer camp
Baymar Farms (Marlboro) - summer riding program for ages 7-16 includes riding lessons as well as instruction in horse care; (732) 591-9600
Middlesex Borough Recreation Department (Middlesex) - PonyShare program for 3-6 yrs and 7-12 yrs; some programs are open to non-residents but slightly higher admission may apply
Seaton Hackney Stables (Morristown) - horseback-riding summer camp for ages 5 to 17; also riding lessons (including their Petite Equestrian program for ages 3 to 7), summer camp and special events
Zoo Camp (Paramus) - at the Bergen County Zoological Park; week-long program for children ages 5 – 15 (sessions broken down by age group); 201-262-3771
Equi Sport LLC (Pittstown) - horse camp program for beginning riders through advanced; Campers will become familiar through discussions, films & practical experience with elementary minor horse ailments, horse anatomy, horse shows, saddlery & shoeing; (908) 735 8533
Hunter Farms (Princeton) - horseback riding lessons; summer camp; (609) 924-2932
Haderway Stables (Skillman) - summer camp; horseback riding lessons; 609-252-0380
Eyes of the Wild (Washington) - summer camp wildlife programs for ages 3-6, 6-10 & 9 & older; half and full-day
Horse Sleigh Farm (Washington) - pony camp for kids of all ages and abilities; weekday summer camps run in July and August and weekend camps offered from February to June; (908) 246-3044
Kafka Farms (Watchung) - horseback riding summer camp & camel rides; group & private lessons; pony rides
Essex Equestrian Center (West Orange) -group & private lessons; summer camp for ages 6 to 13; special events; (973) 731-4182
Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange) - week-long summer camps for kids kindergarten thru 5th grade and 6th thru 8th grade; 973-731-5800
Ponyshare - many towns and recreation departments offer a summer ponyshare program

Creative and Performing Arts

All Children's Theatre (multiple locations) - peforming arts day camps for children ages 6 to 17 in Clinton, Jackson, Livingston, Metuchen, Montville, Parsippany, Roxbury, Sparta, Tenafly, and Watchung; (973) 335-5328
Hobby Quest - summer camps - including those for aviation, magic and photography - for children ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade; camp locations throughout NY and NJ; (201) 385-9302
Zimmer Arts & Nature Camp (Basking Ridge) - for ages 18 months to 5 years; activities include music, arts and outdoor activities; offered by the Zimmer Preschool; (908) 604-8844
Summer Art Discovery Program (Bedminster) -  in July and August, the Center for Contemporary Art offers its popular Art Discovery Weeks for children ages 5 – 15 years old; the week-long sessions (broken down by age groups) are available as half and full-day classes; (908) 234-2345
Raritan Valley Community College (Branchburg) - youth programs include spring and summer offerings such as creative writing, art, science, computers, a Fine & Performing Arts Camp and a sports camp; offerings for children 6 to 16 years old; (908) 526-1200 x8404 (x8868 for sports camp)
Summer Music Day Camp (Cedar Knolls) - week-long day camp for all ages and instruments; (973) 290-9355
The Art of Dance (Chester) - classes for ages 2 1/2 & up include yoga, jazz, hip hop, Irish, ballet, boys-only; also offer summer camp programs including various dance camps for ages 5 to 19 as well as a Young Dancer Camp for ages 3 to 5 years, a Theatre Camp for ages 5 to 19 and a boys-only Transformers Camp for ages 5 to 10; 908-879-4919
5 Diva Girls (Chester) - various camp programs including Princess Fairies and Darling Divas and an art camp; 908 271-6633
Summer Music Programs (Chester) - week-long piano program for ages 3 to 5 & 4 to 7; also Jazz Ensemble & Rock Band mini camps; Electronic Music/Composers Corner for middle schoolers; at the Piano Workshop at Chester; 908-955-3022
The American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School (Cranbury, Princeton) - summer children's classes offered in Princeton and Cranbury for ages 3 to 12 years old; (609) 921-7758
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School (Edison) - programs include: Creative Adventures Day Camp is for grades 1 to 6 and Music Camp is for students going into grades 5-12; 908-754-1882 x319
Centenary Stage Company (Hackettstown) -offers a Summer Dance Intensive program; Young Performers Workshop for ages 8 to 18 with a spring and fall semester and a 5-week summer course; (908) 979-0900
Circus Place (Hillsborough) - New Jersey’s first circus arts school offers a summer Circus Arts & Performance Camp for ages 7 to 14; other programs including Circus Immersion (juggling, stilt walking & more) for ages 7 to 18; Circus Skills courses for ages 7 & up; (908) 829-3784
The Dance Connection (Hillsborough) - summer offerings include a Performing Arts Camp for kids in kindergaren through 5th Grade; (908) 874-8800
Summer Theater Workshop (Lakewood) - musical theater program at the Strand Theater for students aged 7 to 18; daily experiences include rehearsals and specialized games and activities that focus on team work, movement, vocal techniques, and acting; (732) 367–7789 x215
Peters Valley Craft Center (Layton) - Creative Kids Art Camp is a day camp in July and August for ages 7 to 17 with different classes; (973) 948-5200
Red Oak Ballet Academy (Lebanon) - summer classes and week-long kids' camp with activities  ballet, modern dance, pilates, yoga, choreography and stagecraft; (908) 735-4222
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison) - education programs include: the Junior & Senior Corps, a summer program for kids 11 to 17, the Summer Professional Training Program for ages 18 & older and Shakesperience, where students in grades 5 - 12 can spend an entire day together engaging in live Shakespeare as actors and as audience members; (973) 408-3278
Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) - education programs include a Performing Arts Summer Camp for kids 6 years & older; (732) 528-9224
Young at Art Studio (Matawan) - summer courses for kids 5 to 12 years as well as other art classes for kids up to 19 years old; (732) 765-1225
Metuchen Creative Kids (Metuchen) - children's classes starting at age 5; also summer sessions; Robyn@metuchencreativekids.com
Doin' Dishes (Montclair) - summer camp for kids age 7 & up;
(973) 744-8589
Montclair Art Museum (Montclair) - summer camp program for children ages 5 – 12 and Studio Classes and Workshops for Teens and Adults
Studio Kids Art (Montclair) - summer camps for kids and tweens/teens (12-18 yrs) ; also fine art classes for toddlers to adult; (973) 744-6484
Perkins Center for the Arts (Moorestown) - classes and workshops for ages 3 & up; offerings include art, pottery and drama; also a summer camp program (classes also offered in Collingswood); 800-387-5226
Morristown-Beard Day Camp (Morristown) - Campers ages 6 through 13 are grouped according to age and sex. Ages 4 and 5 are co-ed and grouped by age; traditional day camp includes swimming, arts & crafts, science & games; other programs in specific interests including Arts & Crafts Camp, Music Theatre Boot Camp, Writing Camp and Digital Film Editing Camp; (973) 532-7569
The Growing Stage (Netcong) - include some family and children's peformances; also offers winter educational programs & a summer day camp; (973) 347-4946
Kids Create (New Brunswick) - summer program for ages 6 to 12 with drawing, painting, collage, movement, music, improvisational theater, creative dramatics, and playwriting ; part of the Mason Gross School of the Arts; also other summer programs include dance and choral camps; (732) 932-8618
Summer Art Program (New Brunswick) - week-long programs for ages 7 to 14 at Zimmerli Art Museum
Summer Theatre Academy (New Brunswick) - theatre training for students 5 to18 years old in the foundations of acting, movement, voice, musical theatre and design. Each program culminates with a performance for family and friends on the Mainstage of George Street Playhouse; (732) 846-2895 x115
The Sundance School (North Plainfield) - art & science for ages 2 to 6;  theatre & performing arts camp for ages 6 to 13; 908-561-5055
Summer Arts Camps (Oceanville) - at the Noyes Museum of Art; week-long day camp for ages 6 to 13 with various themes; 609-652-8848
Potter's Alley (West Windsor) - summer camp for kids 7 & up; (609) 818-0105
A.T.D. Dance Center (Port Reading, Union) - summer camp programs in dance & gymnastics for ages 3 to 12 (broken down by age); dance classes including ballet, tap, jazz, pointe and more for kids starting at 2 1/2 years old & up; (732) 541-0700 in Port Reading; (908) 688-8822 in Union
Princeton Summer Theater Workshops (Princeton) - weekday workshops held in the summer for kids ages 5 to 12 years old; the Summer Theater workshop is located on the Princeton University campus in the historic Hamilton Murray Theater; (609) 258-7062
The McCarter Theatre Center (Princeton) - education programs include a summer theater program for grades K-12; (609) 258-6510
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre (South Orange) - nonprofit theater that offers a summer theatre conservatory for kids 10 to 17 years old; 973-378-7754 x2228
The Messy Artist (South Orange) - artistic camps for kids 18 months & up with caregivers, and drop-off day camps for 3 to 5 year olds and 1st through 6th grade; (973) 378 – 2425
Visual Arts Center of NJ (Summit) -  Kid's Art Summer Camp for ages 5 to 12 and a Summer Saturday Art Camp for ages 6 to 9; also art classes for kids starting at age 4 and kid workshops; and teen classes; (908) 273-9121
School of Rock (Waldwick) - summer camp for one and two week sessions for musicians of all skill levels who play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals; most camps are suited for all ages with some musical experience; 201-444-4425
Kelsey Performing Arts Center (Warren) - acting and dance classes as well as musical theater; classes for ages 3 years & older; summer camp for ages 6 to 18 years; (908) 755-3400
Warren Recreation (Warren) - children's programs include Rock N Roll Music camps for kids 4 to 6 and 7 to 11, offering an introduction to various musical instruments
Wagner Farm Arboretum (Warren) - summer camp program for art and pottery for kids in 2nd through 6th grades; also Art at the Arboretum includes classes for kids in 3rd through 6th grade; 908 350-7383
Summer Art & Performing Arts Camps (Watchung) - the Watchung Arts Center is offering a Summer Arts Camp for ages 6-12 to introduce Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Masks, Printmaking, Art History and more, (908) 753-0190; there also is a Performing Arts Camp for ages 6 to 17 with two program choices: The Creative Dramatics Camp, which is geared for children who want to create, develop, write and perform in their own show and The Broadway Kids Camp, which gives kids various facets of the theatrical experience; (973) 335-5328
New Jersey Workshop for the Arts (Westfield) - offerings include a 5-week summer program for pre-K to 8th grade; (908) 789-9696
West Windsor Arts Center (West Windsor) - camp programs in the spring including arts and sciences for ages 5 to 10 years and multi-arts and theater for ages 5 to 10 in the summer; also classes for kids starting at age 4 years through teen; (609) 716-1931
Sharon's Studio of Dance (Whippany) - summer camps include Princess & Prince Camp for ages 3 to 6; Stage Door Kids (singing, acting & dancing) for 7 & up; also offer summer lessons in dance, piano and singing; (973) 386-0259

Culinary Interests

Young Chefs Academy (Hillsborough, Marlboro) - Camp Can-I-Cook various themes for these mini-camps offered to kids ages 3 & up; Marlboro (732) 536-7777 and Hillsborough (908) 281-CHEF
Morris County Parks (Chatham) - summer camp programs for various age groups including cooking camp (ages 7 to 14); Chester and Morris Twp
Chef It Up Kids (East Hanover) - events & classes & a summer camp for ages 5 to 10; 973-585-4280

Environment & Nature

Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (Basking Ridge) - offers two-week session for two age groups: Eco-Explorers for ages 7 to 9 and Awe-sim Kids for ages 10 to 12;  908 766-2489
Zimmer Arts & Nature Camp (Basking Ridge) - for ages 18 months to 5 years; activities include music, arts and outdoor activities; offered by the Zimmer Preschool; (908) 604-8844
Scherman Hoffman Nature Camp (Bernardsville) - week-long day camp programs for ages 4 to 15 as well as a sleepover program for middle school students; (908) 766-5787 x23
Summer Children's Programs (Cape May) - held at the Nature Center of Cape May; 2-hour programs twice a week for kids 1  to 3 years old as well as 2-hour, 4-day programs for older kids with various topics; other special summer programs; 609-898-8848
Morris County Parks (Chatham) -  nature-oriented day camp programs for kindergarten through 3rd grade at the Environmental Center in Chatham and nature programs for 2nd through 5th grade at locations in Chatham, Chester and Montville; sports camp programs including ice hockey (Morris Twp), figure skating (Morris Twp), Junior Police Academy and Travels in Time Camp for ages 7 to 14 (in Morris and Chester townships); there also is Camp Sunrise Lake for ages 5 to 13
Alstede Farms (Chester) - week-long day camp for ages 4-6, 7-9 & 10-14; activities include picking raspberries and peaches, planting a miniature herb garden, learning about and caring for different farm animals; (908) 879-7189
Plainsboro Preserve's Summer Nature Camps (Cranbury) - week-long day camp programs for grades 1 to 3 and 4 to 6; (609) 897-9400
Lorrimer Nature Day Camps (Franklin Lakes) - day camp programs for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 11 & 8 to 12 as well as a sleepover camp for ages 10 to 14; (201) 891-2185The Willow School (Gladstone) - environmentally focused day camp for preschool to grade 8; 908-470-9500 x1070Howell Living History Farm (Lambertville) - summer camp programs for ages 6 to 15; Campers will experience hands-on animal care, helping with chores, feeding, gathering eggs and more.  In the garden campers will plant, cultivate and harvest seasonal vegetables.  Each day will focus on a different farm highlight in a 1900's setting; (609) 737-3299
Morris County Parks (Montville) - nature-oriented day camp programs for kindergarten through 10th grade locations in Chatham, Chester and Montville; sports camp programs including ice hockey camp (6 through 16 years) in Morris Twp, figure skating (Morris Twp), Junior Police Academy and Travels in Time Camp for ages 7 to 14 (in Morris and Chester townships); there also is Camp Sunrise Lake for ages 5 to 13
Rancocas Nature Camps (Mount Holly) - day camp programs for grades 1 to 2, grades 3 to 5 and grades 6 to 8; must be a member of the NJ Audobon Society; half-day and full-day options for the lower grades; (609) 261-2495
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association (Pennington) - day camp program that runs for six weeks every summer and is open to children entering first through ninth grades; (609) 737-7592
Nature Day Camps (Ringwood) - offered at the Weis Ecology Center in Ringwood; day camps give children entering kindergarten through 8th grade opportunities to discover & explore the natural world through hands-on activities; (973) 835-2160
Nature Explorers Summer Camp (Roseland) - week-long day camp programs at the Essex County Environmental Center; for pre-K through 4th grade (sessions broken down by age); (973) 228-8776
OUTSIDE OF NJ (but worth considering)
Whale Camp - Situated on an island just off the coast of Maine, Whale Camp has programs for kids ages 10 to 17 who spend time gathering data about whales from a 65-foot sailboat, sea kayaking amid dolphins and seals, and making books of sea art and poetry; (610) 399-

Foreign Languages & Cultures

Easy Learn Languages (multiple locations) - summer camp called Spanish Splash Around the World for kids at the following locations: Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Lumberton, Mount Laurel, Sewell; (856) 848-8870
Gainville Learning and Training Center (Rutherford) - various sessions for ages 6 to 9, 10 to 13 and 14 to 18 years; 201-507-1800
Raritan Valley Community College (Branchburg) - youth programs include spring and summer offerings for children 6 to 16 years old such as Fun with Mandarin for ages 8-10 and Arabic Languages and Culture for ages 8-10; (908) 526-1200 x8404 (x8868 for sports camp)
Dynamic Language Services, LLC (Haddonfield) - offering children and teens lessons in Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, German; summer sessions in July and August; (848) 333-6997
Morristown-Beard Day Camp (Morristown) - other programs in specific interests including World Languages Camp (French, Spanish & Latin); campers ages 6 through 13 are grouped according to age and sex. Ages 4 and 5 are co-ed and grouped by age; traditional day camp includes swimming, arts & crafts, science & games; (973) 532-7569

History

Jacobus Vanderveer House History Camp (Bedminster) - in cooperation with the Township of Bedminster; week-long history day camp for children ages 9 to 13; 908-213-7000 ext 404
Morris County Parks (Chester and Morris) - Travels in Time Camp for ages 7 to 14 (in Morris and Chester townships; also nature-oriented day camp programs for kindergarten through 10th grade locations in Chatham, Chester and Montville; sports camp programs including ice hockey camp (6 through 16 years) in Morris Twp, figure skating (Morris Twp), Junior Police Academy; there also is Camp Sunrise Lake for ages 5 to 13Howell Living History Farm (Lambertville) - summer camp programs for ages 6 to 15; Campers will experience hands-on animal care, helping with chores, feeding, gathering eggs and more.  In the garden campers will plant, cultivate and harvest seasonal vegetables.  Each day will focus on a different farm highlight in a 1900's setting; (609) 737-3299
Morristown-Beard Day Camp (Morristown) - other programs in specific interests including History Adventures Camp; campers ages 6 through 13 are grouped according to age and sex. Ages 4 and 5 are co-ed and grouped by age; traditional day camp includes swimming, arts & crafts, science & games; (973) 532-7569
Liberty Hall Museum (Union) - History Day Camp for kids ages 8 to 12 in July and August; (908) 527-0400

Science & Technology

BBCM Community Center and Sports Complex (Marlboro) - STEM + Arts Summer Camp in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and math (STEAM). Ages 8 - 17/Grades 3-12. Full/Partial Scholarships available. $75 off Registration ends 4/18/16 (other discounts available); other programs offered throughout the year; 732-707-7336
Engineering for Kids
 - after-school programs, classes and workshops for kids ages 4-14 in robotics, electronic game design and engineering; programs in New Jersey locations in several counties including Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesesex, Morris, North Bergen, Passaic, Somerset, Union (go to website for specific locations to see their offerings)
Imagine Tomorrow - offers computer classes for kids; locations in NJ include Alpine, Basking Ridge, Bergenfield, Brielle, Cherry Hill, Chester, Clifton, Englewood, Flanders, Florham Park, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Hillsdale, Hoboken, Leonia, Livingston, Lopatcong, Mendham, Montclair, Moorestown, Morristown, New Vernon, Old Tappan, Paramus, Park Ridge, Randolph, River Edge, Roxbury Township, Saddle Brook, Teaneck, Tenafly, Warren, Washington, Wayne, West Milford, West Orange, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Wyckoff; 877-806-1830 x1
Hobby Quest - summer camps - including those for aviation, magic and photography - for children ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade; camp locations throughout NY and NJ; (201) 385-9302
Camp Invention - the program includes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in fun, hands-on activities;  offered at more than 25 NJ locations; for grades 1st through 6th; (800) 968-4332
Mad Science - offered at participating recreation departments including Brick, Edison, Fair Haven, Lacey, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Monmouth County, Neptune, Ocean, Stafford, Tinton Falls, Wall Township
Raritan Valley Community College (Branchburg) - youth programs include spring and summer offerings such as creative writing, art, science, computers and a sports camp; offerings for children 6 to 16 years old
Middlesex Borough Recreation Department (Middlesex) -  Computer Tots/Computer Explorers (ages 4-6); some programs are open to non-residents but slightly higher admission may apply
The Sundance School (North Plainfield) - art & science for ages 2 to 6; 908-561-5055
Science Seeds (Princeton) - science enrichment program with a camp for kids; programs   for kids age 4 through Grade 5; (917) 453-1451

Sports & Recreation

Professional Sports Camps - overnight and week-long day camps for ages 8 to 18 in baseball, basketball or soccer (kids must choose one sport and sign up for at least one week); some sessions are co-ed and some offer girls soccer or girls basketball; locations at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ, Caldwell College in Caldwell, NJ and the Lawrenceville School; (973) 691-0070
Tab Ramos Sports Center (Aberdeen) - offers various sports through Aberdeen Country Day Camp for ages 5-13 and a girls-only soccer camp; click on the "camp" tab
Raritan Valley Community College (Branchburg) - youth programs include spring and summer offerings such as creative writing, art, science, computers and a sports camp; offerings for children 6 to 16 years old; (908) 526-1200 x8404 (x8868 for sports camp)Zoned Sports Academy (Bridgewater) -  offers INDOOR summer sports camps at its Bridgewater location; also offers outdoor summer sports camps in for ages 7-12 and 13-15 in Bridgewater and ages 7-12 in  Basking Ridge and Tewskbury; (732) 537-1770
New Jersey Rock Gym (Fairfield) -morning summer mini-camp for ages 7-14 who love to climb. The climbing program focuses on proper equipment use, basic climbing techniques and safety. 4-day minimum sign-up; also offer kid climbing classes 973-439-9860
Gymland (Hamilton) - summer camps for kids 3 to 5 years old and for 6 to 16 years; 609 584-7700
Circus Place (Hillsborough) - New Jersey’s first circus arts school offers a summer Circus Arts & Performance Camp for ages 7 to 14; other programs including Circus Immersion (juggling, stilt walking & more) for ages 7 to 18; Circus Skills courses for ages 7 & up; (908) 829-3784
Schafer School of Gymnastics (Lawrenceville) - summer camp for ages 3 to 14 years old & summer classes as well as a gymnastics program; (609) 393-5855
The Sports Factory (Lincoln Park) - summer day camps for soccer; sessions for ages 4-6, 7-14 and high school; (973) 696-9199
Little Sport (Maple Shade) - sports programs offering exposure to various sports including football, soccer, volleyball, baseball & more
Housel Fun & Fitness (Marlton) - fitness classes and camps for kids
The Atlantic Club Summer Camps (Manasquan) - several day camp programs including Martial Arts (4 to 12 years), Aquatics Camp (3 years & up), X Camp with BMX Bike, Rock Climbing, Surfing & more (grades 4 thru 9); sports camps for various ages & abilities in sports including tennis, basketball, lacrosse, cheerleading, softball & more
SMG Sportsplex at Metuchen (Metuchen) - summer camp programs include a multi-sports camp for ages 6 to 12 years, soccer bugs for 4 to 6 years, soccer and basketball for 7 to 14 years; )848) 248-4684
Summer Squirts Camp (Montclair) - at Montclair State University; 4-week day camp for kids ages 3 to 5 to introduce kids to sports including soccer, basketball and T-ball; (973) 655-3340
All Star Sports 4 Kids (Morganville) - introduction to several sports as well as activities, entertainment & field trips at summer day camp for 3 to 8 years (broken down by age groups); 732-970-5555
Garden State Rocks (Morganville) - morning summer mini-camp is for kids ages 6 - 18 who love to climb. The climbing program focuses on proper equipment use, basic climbing techniques and safely; offered over 8 weeks, must sign up for a minimum of 4 days; 732-972-3003
Morristown-Beard Day Camp (Morristown) - other programs in specific interests including Mountain Biking Camp, Teen Xtreme Camp, Strength and Conditioning Camp, Crimson Sports Clinic; campers ages 6 through 13 are grouped according to age and sex. Ages 4 and 5 are co-ed and grouped by age; traditional day camp includes swimming, arts & crafts, science & games; (973) 532-7569
Morris County Parks (Morris Twp) - summer camp programs for various age groups including figure-skating, ice hockey (ages 6 to 16)
C. Vivian Stringer Basketball Camp (New Brunswick) - different programs for girls ages 8 to 17; at Rutgers University; (732) 445-4251
McLoughlin Soccer (Raritan) - camp programs for kids 3 to 18 broken down by different age groups
Sports Camp (South Brunswick) - a sports camp for ages 3 to 11 years, broken down by age group and sport
Kidsports Fun & Fitness Club (Woodbridge) - summer camp program for age 3-12; sports skills, playground games, arts & crafts, structured exercise programs, and free swimming in their indoor pool; (732) 634-5000 ext 155


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