American Camp Association

The American Camp Association® has worked for nearly 100 years to ensure the quality of camp programs.  With up to 300 health , safety and programming standards the ACA is the only national association that accredits all types of camps.  ACA promotes  safe and fun camp experiences with developmental benefits backed by independent research. ACA accredited camps have demonstrated a commitment to quality camp programming.  If your child’s camp is not accredited, ask WHY NOT?   To learn how to find just the right camp for your child please visit www.CampParents.org.

The Atlantic Riding Center for Health (ARCH)

The Atlantic Riding Center for Health (ARCH) was founded in 1988. With nationally certified instructors and the use of the horse, children can improve concentration, attention, posture, mobility, self-esteem and self-confidence. The state of the art facility was designed to meet the needs of all riders. We would love to have your children join us for summer camps. Come and join the fun! Learn about all about horses – stall management, grooming and leading horses, feeding and riding at the appropriate level.

There will also be arts, crafts and games. Camp dates start June 27 and run weekly through August, 9am to 3pm. Camps will be limited to 10 children allowing up close and personal attention to each camper.

Visit us at www.atlanticridingcenterforhealth.org or call 609-926-2233 for more information.

Camp Amity Acres

Don’t stay inside all summer – embrace the outdoors at Amity Acres Day Camp, operated by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Located on a scenic, rustic lake surrounded by nature in the Brookville section of Waretown, NJ, Amity Acres Day Camp is the summer destination for girls ages four through fifteen.

Imagine swimming, hiking, climbing a rock wall, riding a zip line and learning how to use a bow and arrow. These are just some of the fun activities available every week.

“Amity Acres Day Camp provided a wonderful experience for my daughter,” said the mother of an eight-year-old camper. “Every day she was so proud of herself for trying something new. We can’t wait until camp this summer!”

The camp program strengthens campers’ self-confidence, social development, life skills and abilities in a fun, exciting environment.  Campers make life-long friendships in a nurturing atmosphere overseen by an energetic, well-trained staff.

Amity Acres Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, complying with its stringent guidelines. We also adhere to the standards set forth by the New Jersey Youth Camp Act.

One week of basic camp costs only $140, with a variety of discounts available. Camp is in session for eight weeks from June 27th through August 19th.

For more information on Amity Acres Day Camp, visit amityacresdaycamp.com or call (732) 751-2755.

Camp Sacajawea

Looking for a fun and active place for your daughter to spend the summer? Check out Sacajawea Day Camp, located on more than 154 wooded acres in Farmingdale, NJ. Operated by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Sacajawea Day Camp provides girl-led and girl-focused activities, rooted in Girl Scout values and traditions. Its supportive, caring and nurturing counselors help campers build courage, confidence and character by making new friends and trying new activities.

“My daughter is an only child and this was the first year I considered camp. We visited Sacajawea Day Camp and my daughter wanted to go the first time she saw it,” said a camper’s parent. “I visited several other camps and the large campground seemed safe and well-supervised.  There are many activities to choose from, and the staff is polite and upbeat.”

Sacajawea Day Camp provides girls ages four through fifteen the opportunity to connect with nature, participate in fun, educational activities, and make lifelong friends. Girls can swim, learn archery, canoe on the scenic lake, take a ride on the zip line and so much more.

 “My daughters love the camp and the counselors! They have been going for about three years now and still love it and look forward to it,” said another parent.

One week of basic camp costs only $220, with a variety of discounts available. Camp is in session for ten weeks from June 20th through August 26th. Sacajawea Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, complying with its guidelines as well as the standards set forth by the New Jersey Youth Camp Act.

Camp SAM and Camp GLAM at Sports & More in Sewell

Camp SAM offers weekly sports clinics designed to teach the skills and fundamentals of popular sports to encourage teamwork and physical fitness for boys & girls ages 5-14. Camp SAM’s qualified sports instructors have the expertise to adaptively design the clinics to meet the needs of individual skill levels! Campers will also enjoy rockclimbing, swimming, nature trail, inflatable water slides, and more!

Not all girls enjoy the typical “summer camp experience” that focuses on sports. Camp GLAM offers a glamorous alternative for girls ages 4-12. Girls will build confidence and self-reliance through arts & crafts, gardening, scrapbooking, dancing, cooking and more!

Both Camp SAM and Camp GLAM are located on the beautiful 18-acre campus of Sports & More in Sewell. Camps run for 11 weeks, from 9am-4pm with after care options available.

For more information call: (856) 401-8111 or go to: www.sportsandmorefun.com

East Orange YMCA

The East Orange YMCA offers a wide variety of Summer Day Camps that are perfect for all children.  Day Camps at the East Orange YMCA provide a full range of educational and recreational activities for children between ages 3 and 15.  Campers will participate in a traditional well-rounded camp program featuring sport activities and instruction, swimming, arts & crafts, computers and weekly field trips.  The Staff is selected on the basis of ability, enthusiasm and concern for helping young people develop.

www.eastorangeymca.org
(973) 673-5588

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Fairview Lake YMCA offers sleep-away camp programs for children ages 6-16. Campers can choose traditional camp or a specialty program focusing on one activity including sailing, windsurfing, or tennis.

Environmental Trips for Challenge
ETC provides trips for those looking for a little more adventure.  Campers entering grades 4-11 explore the natural world by hiking, biking, climbing, spelunking, canoeing or fishing to challenge them selves in a supportive environment.

Ranch Camp
Ranch Camp - perfect for children who love horses and riding. Experienced instructors teach daily lessons, encouraging campers to improve existing skills while learning new ones.  Beautiful trail rides exploring 660 acres are a favorite too.

www.fairviewlakeymca.org
(800) 686-1166

Freehold Y Day Camp at Camp Topanemus

Freehold Y day camp at Camp Topanemus offers quality, affordable day camping. Camp Topanemus offers a 5 -day a week or 3-day per week program which is NEW in 2011. The convenient location in Millstone is only 8 miles from the Freehold YMCA. Camp Topanemus welcomes campers entering kindergarten through ninth grade and offers an exceptional leadership training program for those entering ninth and 10th grade. Travel campers enjoy trips to NBC studios, Medieval Times, Sahara Sams and many other exciting places.

Camp Topanemus is lots of fun, but more than that, campers develop skills in a community that emphasizes honesty, respect, caring and responsibility.

Each member of the mature and caring staff is well-trained to provide an engaging experience for the campers. The staff is proud of the swim instruction they provide in the pool complex and the quality of the other activities such as archery, high ropes course, zip line, nature, drama, cooking and much more.
Parents appreciate the fact that they can combine the one-week sessions for up to nine weeks of great summer fun from June 27 to Aug. 26. The camp day runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with optional lunch service and extended care in multiple locations from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Weekly themes add to the fun. There's time for Celebrity Show Down, Color Wars, Wacky Water Week, and much more. Cookouts, Carnival Week, scavenger hunts, talent shows, and Camplified concert add to the excitement. Call Elaine Geiger, Vice President Childcare/Camp at 732-294-7727 or visit www.topanemus.org. to find out more about the Freehold Y day camp at Camp Topanemus, where the summer is really fun and affordable.

Four Seasons Childrens Center

Four Seasons Childrens Center in Mount Laurel offers your child lots of learning, good friends and good, healthy fun – all in a non-competitive environment! Children are kept safe, secure and comfortable all day long by Four Seasons’ caring and experienced staff. Four Seasons offers daycare and after school programs for children aged 8 weeks to school aged! Their summer camp is just a continuation of the excellent year round childcare! There are fun travel programs, swimming, arts, crafts and fun, fun, fun! Payment plans and flexible scheduling available.

Inawendiwin Day Camp

Girl Scout summer camp is BEYOND fun. Inawendiwin is a sprawling 395-acre camp located in the pine barrens of Tabernacle, NJ.  This year at camp girls can choose between two theme programs per week. There so many options; girls can choose to play sports, games, archery, ARC instructional swimming, go on a hike, practice cooking outdoors, sing songs, do arts and crafts and learn about the environment.
 
They will connect with each other and form lasting friendships as they participate in traditional camp activities and take on new challenges.  Programs run from July 5 – July 30, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Optional bus transportation is available.
 
Visit www.gscsnj.org for more information.

ISC Summer Day Camp

ISC Summer Day Camp has designed an exciting program to keep your 3 ½ through 8th Grader happy and entertained through those hot summer months. Out attentive staff will create a safe, fun and exciting summer for your child. Activities include but not limited to, roller skating, sports, indoor jungle gym, video games, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips, fun filled theme days and special guests.

ISC Summer Day Camp has 3 Fantastic locations in Cherry Hill, Deptford, and Mt. Laurel where lunch and snack are included. Did we mention we offer highly affordable daily and sibling tuition rates as well as a flexible payment plan each week? Camp begins on June 20th through September 2nd opening each week day from 7 AM to 6 PM. It is an experience you do not want your child missing out on! So don’t delay ENROLL TODAY!
 
Visit www.intsports.com for more information.

JCC Camps at Medford

The JCC Camps at Medford, for children ages 3-14, is located on a 120-acre shaded site in Medford, NJ.  Our outstanding facilities and exceptional staff make us the premier day camp in South Jersey.  A variety of daily activities take place at our 5 pools, 4-acre lake with fishing and boating, sports fields, water park, nature, art centers and more.

We have one of the lowest camper to staff ratios of any daycamp.  Our mature and caring staff composed of counselors, activity specialists, and Red Cross certified lifeguards will provide your camper with a safe, fun and incredible summer experience. We also offer a CIT program and travel camp.

Medford, NJ
www.jcccampsatmedford.org

JCC Camp Ruach

Programs for 2 years old through 9th grade. Busing included. Sports, Ropes Course, Art, Tennis, Swim (indoor & outdoor pools), Music, Archery, and much more! Preschool have half/full-day options. Kindergarten through Grade 3 have activities all their own! 4th-6th grade programs consist of three days onsite with electives and two trips per week with additional travel options. Teen Travel offers five journeys a week for teens entering grades 7-9. Leadership in Training for Grade 9 combines volunteer work with campers, community service and trips. Four days/ week; Staff positions available open to students entering grade 10.

Bridgewater, NJ
PSilberfein@ssbjcc.org
www.ssbjcc.org

Kettle Run Day Camp

Girl Scout summer camp is BEYOND fun. Kettle Run is a scenic 287-acre camp, which surrounds Candlewood Lake in Medford, NJ. This year at camp girls can choose between two theme programs per week. There so many options; girls can choose to play sports, games, archery, swimming in the lake, Kayaking, go on a hike, practice cooking outdoors, sing songs, do arts and crafts and learn about the environment.
 
They will connect with each other and form lasting friendships as they participate in traditional camp activities and take on new challenges.  Programs run from August 2 – August 20, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Optional bus transportation is available.

Visit www.gscsnj.org for more information.

Liberty Lake Day Camp

Liberty Lake Day Camp provides campers (ages 4-14) a safe, nurturing environment full of exciting, new experiences.  On 60 magnificent shady acres, Liberty Lakers enjoy their summer days in a richly personalized, caring community.  Weekly schedules are customized through the dynamic "Freedom of Choice" elective program, which includes Athletics, Fine/Performing Arts, Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Ropes Adventure and much more.

Committed to high quality supervision, small groups are led by teachers and college students, with activities led by trained adults.  Liberty Lake is "all-inclusive", and offers transportation, catered lunches, and a flexible 2-10 week season.  Check website for Tour Dates and more info. www.LibertyLakeDayCamp.com

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges

YMCA Camps…a great place to grow.  For more than 100 years, the YMCA has been the leader in camp programs.  With both day and sleep-away camps available, the Metro YMCAs of the Oranges can fit the needs of any camper’s summer schedule.

Their extensive programs provide opportunities for children to have fun in a safe, healthy, nurturing environment.  All of our summer camps are affordable, close to home and a great way for children to spend their summers.  The YMCA is the local charity of choice Financial assistance is always available because at the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges no one is turned away due to their inability to pay.

Our staff members are chosen because they demonstrate a love and ability to work with children and receive comprehensive training and undergo an extensive background check. That’s why so many parents trust the YMCA camps to provide a meaningful and enriching summer for their children.  So when you want the very best for your child, trust the Metro YMCAs of the Oranges.

All of the Metro YMCAs of the Oranges' camps are licensed by the State of New Jersey and most our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association.

For more information call the branch nearest you or call our corporate office at (973) 758-9622.
www.metroymcas.org

Oak Spring Day Camp

Girl Scout summer camp is BEYOND fun. Oak Spring is a 120 acre camp, which borders the Delaware-Raritan canal in Somerset, NJ. This year at camp girls can choose between two theme programs per week. There so many options; girls can choose to play sports, games, archery, ARC instructional swimming, canoeing, go on a hike, practice cooking outdoors, sing songs, do arts and crafts and learn about the environment. They will connect with each other and form lasting friendships as they participate in traditional camp activities and take on new challenges. Oak Spring offers an all camp lunch on Fridays and features optional overnights in specific programs.
 
Programs run from July 5 – August 20, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Optional bus transportation is available.

Visit www.gscsnj.org for more information.

South Jersey Summer Day Camps

SJSummerdaycamps.com are the camps to keep your child safe from the dreaded summer boredom! We have designed an exciting program to keep your 3 ½ through 8th Grader happy and entertained through those hot summer months. Our attentive staff will create a safe, fun and exciting summer for your child.

Activities include but not limited to, roller skating, sports, giant indoor jungle gym, video games, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips, fun filled theme days and special guests. SJSummerdaycamps.com has 3 Fantastic locations in Cherry Hill, Deptford, and Mt. Laurel.

Did we mention we offer highly affordable daily and sibling tuition rates, as well as a flexible payment plan each week! Camp begins on June 21st through September 3rd opening each week day from 7 AM to 6 PM. It is an experience you do not want your child missing out on! So don’t delay ENROLL TODAY!

Tall Pines Day Camp

Tall Pines Day Camp is the premier day camp serving Center City/South Jersey/Shore Points. State certified and accredited by the American Camping Association we offer full day programs for 3-14 year olds and half-day programs for 3-4 year olds. Air-conditioned transportation is provided door to door.  Tall Pines Day Camp sits on 66 acres and includes 30,000 sq. ft. of indoor air-conditioned space.  Tall Pines Day Camp offers 12 choices for lunch and is a peanut aware facility.  Our campus includes climbing tower, gymnastics, dirving range, mini golf, horseback riding, 8,500 sq.ft. of pools, soccer, baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, hockey and tennis courts.  In adition, we have a wide variety of crafts, a computer lab as well as a creative and performing arts program.

Open houses will be held Saturdays 12-3 pm, February 20th, March 20th, April 17th and May 22nd.  Please call the office at 856-262-3900 for tours and visit our website at www.tallpinesdaycamp.com.

YMCA Camp Ockanickon

YMCA Camps Ockanickon, Matollionequay and Lake Stockwell Day Camp are more than just fun in a natural setting.

Camp provides quality programs in a safe and supportive environment led by active adult role models.  The YMCA's 4 core values are in every aspect of our programming, demonstrating the importance of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

We strive to ensure the well-being of every child through regular safety inspections, our ACA accreditation, staff training and background checks.  We encourage individuality and independence by promoting friendships, positive self-esteem and healthy development. Our variety of fun will impact your child for a lifetime.

Visit www.ycamp.org for more information

Sacy Resident Camp

Girl Scout summer camp is BEYOND fun. Sacy, short for Camp Sacajawea, is a 186 acre camp located in Newfield, NJ in Gloucester County. Resident camp offers unique benefits and is a safe place for girls to gain independence and self confidence as they explore their potential. Girls will learn archery, take ARC instructional swimming lessons, go on a canoe or kayaking adventure on Cedar Lake, hike and Geocache, and practice their outdoor cooking. Look for programs that offer optional trips!

Girls will connect with each other and form lasting friendships as they participate in traditional camp activities and take on new challenges. 

Programs run from July 11 – August 6, Sunday 4 PM to Friday 5 PM.

Visit www.gscsnj.org for more information.

South Mountain YMCA

The South Mountain YMCA offers a wide variety of Summer Day Camps that are perfect for all children - preschool through teens.  For over 32 years our camps have been providing fun & safe activities that are educational and exciting.  Most importantly, South Mountain YMCA camps help build: self-esteem, lasting friendships and memories that last a lifetime. 

Camping programs are available for children as young as 2 ½ years old up to children entering grade 10.  In addition to traditional camping programs the South Mountain YMCA offers an array of specialty camps such as: Sports Galore, Drama 1, 2 & 3, Arts & Science, Launch & Grind Skate Instruction, Teen Adventure and Counselor-in-training programs.

South Mountain YMCA also offers flexible scheduling options so you only pay for what you need.

www.smountainymca.org
(973) 762-4145

Sussex County YMCA
Blue Mountain Day Camp (Preschool - 8th Grade)

Have the summer experience of a lifetime at Blue Mountain Day Camp, in the beautiful setting of Fairview Lake in Stillwater, NJ. Our award winning summer day camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, offering activities that build sprit, mind and body in a safe environment welcoming to all.

Campers choose from activities such as archery, arts and crafts, basketball, canoeing, climbing, drama, field games, fishing, hiking, exploring nature, riflery, sailing, soccer, street hockey, swim lessons, tennis, volleyball and more, all offered in a beautiful lakeside setting. Special events include Family Nights, overnights and trips plus a special Turtle program for children ages 3 – 5 years. All activities are led by our wonderful and talented Blue Mountain Day Camp staff.

Summer camp is every child’s dream, and Blue Mountain Day Camp’s hours make it ideal for working parents. Free bus transportation is provided with stops throughout Sussex County.

www.sussexcountyymca.com
(973) 209.9622

West Essex YMCA

PIONEER TRAILS DAY CAMP
Pioneer Trails is entering its 55th year of fun! Held on the beautiful campus of Caldwell College, in Caldwell NJ, Pioneer Trails Day Camp is a traditional camping experience with opportunities for self discovery and personal development, while allowing campers to make new friends and make everlasting summertime memories. There is a self-contained preschool on the campus for children 3 to 5 years of age, so young siblings can enjoy a safe developmentally appropriate experience.  Bus service is included in your tuition. Please call for more information.

SUPER SUMMER DAY CAMP
Super Summer Day Camp is a full-time, five day a week program for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade.  Our quality program places special emphasis on assisting the children of working parents. We provide a safe, healthy, fun-filled and worry-free environment, not only for our campers, but for our parents as well. This is a very active camp with many traditions. Your child will learn to develop social skills in a creative environment. Tuition includes daily programs, weekly trips, T-shirts and pizza days.

www.westessexymca.com
(973) 992-7500