Summer Day Camps in Northern New Jersey

The kids may still be in school but it's not too soon to think about what summer day camps your child can participate in. Here are a few day camps in Northern New Jersey you may want to consider for your child this summer.

Brookside Day Camp/Montclair Kimberly Academy

This state certified program features on site outdoor swimming pool with swimming lessons as well as arts and crafts, cooking, nature, and sports. For ages 4-10. Call 973-783-6438.

Clifton YM/YWCA Summer Camps

Choose from 2 to 8 week programs with activities like swimming and off site day trips. Overnight trips are available for teens. For ages 2 1/2 to the 10th grade. Call 973-779-2980.

East Orange YMCA / Metro YMCA of the Oranges

This ACA accredited program features educational and recreational activities. For ages 3-15. Call 973-673-5588.

Express Yourself Studios-Summer Art Camp 2010

Not all day camps are about hiking and the outdoors. If your child has an artistic side, consider this summer art camp in Maplewood, Essex County. Projects include painting, sculpturing, paper mache, print making and more. For ages 5-12. Call 973-736-5256.

Jefferson Lakes Day Camp

Located on a 50 acre lake in Stanhope. Sussex County, Jefferson Lakes Day Camp features heated pools, sports, arts, tennis, boating, fishing, and more! For ages 4-15. Call 973-347-1230.

Jewish Community Center (JCC) Metro West / Camp Deeny Riback

This day camp in Flanders Morris County has several camp options to choose from including Exploration camps, Theater camp, Special needs programs, and Early childhood camps. Full lunch and transportation services available. Call 973-929-2901.

Meadowbrook Country Day Camp

This 50 acre campus in Long Valley, Morris County provides age appropriate activities including swimming and other athletics. For ages 3-14. Call 908-876-3429.

Montclair YMCA Day camp at the Lake

This program consists of 10 one week programs from June 28th to September 3rd in West Milford, Passaic County. Children can participate in a variety of activities including camping, hiking, boating, survival skills, crafts, drama and more. For ages 6-12. Call 973-415-6102.

Mini Camp at Far Brook

For this littlest campers! This day camp in Short Hills features outdoor activities like Mini Camp Circus, Mini Camp Olympics, and Surfer's Paradise. Appropriate for children ages 3-7. Call 973-379-3442 or 973-992-2192.

Source:

Suburban Essex Magazine,March 2010, pp 24-30