There are only 150+ days until summer (but hey, we’re not counting or anything), and while the weather is still under 40 degrees, it’s a good time to plan what your kids will do during their time off. And if sending them to one of the NJ camps is on your radar, looking into them sooner rather than later will help you find the best camp for your kid, especially since some fill up by spring. There’s no denying how awesome a camp experience can be—it’s a space where kids can grow and blossom in a stress-free environment, meet new friends, and try novel things. And there are so many ways a kid can do camp, whether exploring new activities at a day camp, experiencing the great outdoors at a classic camp, honing their skills at a specialty camp, or gaining independence at a sleepaway camp. Your kiddos may already be pro campers, but keep in mind that your child’s needs shift with each growth stage, so you may be looking at a whole new experience each summer. Read on for camps from our NJ MOM Partners, and get ready for an amazing summer in 2025. (featured photo credit: istock/MaxTopchij)
NJ Camps To Join This Summer
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Felician University Summer Academy 2026
Felician University, One Felician Way, Rutherford, NJ 07070
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Celebrate innovation this summer at Montclair Kimberley Academy’s new STEM + Explorers program
As we mark 250 years of American independence, we also celebrate the incredible scientific and technological progress that has shaped our world. STEM + Explorers invites middle school students to step into that legacy by building the skills needed to solve today’s—and tomorrow ’s—challenges. Each morning, students dive into hands-on classes that strengthen key 21st century skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They’ll explore cutting-edge tools, creative problem-solving strategies, and the foundational knowledge that drives modern innovation. In the afternoon, full-day students put their learning into action. Working collaboratively, they take on weekly design challenges inspired by real issues facing communities around the globe—from sustainability to engineering to emerging technologies. These projects empower students to think critically, innovate boldly, and see their ideas come to life. The program runs July 6 through July 31, 2026, for rising 6th through rising 9th-graders. Families may enroll students for either the full-day experience or morning-only classes. Join us for a summer of curiosity, creativity, and discovery at our newly built Inquiry & Innovation Center at 6 Lloyd Road, Montclair, NJ —where students learn, imagine, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
6 Lloyd Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
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Wharton Arts
60 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
The Craig School and Independent School for Learning Disabilities
The Craig School, 15 Tower Hill Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046, Phone 973-334-1234
YMCA Camp Mason
For 125 years, YMCA Camp Mason has welcomed campers into our community. We strive for excellence and innovation and believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our programs and dedicated staff engage and encourage young people, delivering meaningful and memorable experiences. Our campers say it best! “I made so many new friends, and now I know I can do anything!” Campers can try new things and improve their skills while developing confidence, gaining independence, having fun, and making lifelong friends. “I come to camp for all of the great activities.” We offer archery, pool, swimming, boating, arts/crafts, drama, music, a climbing tower, zipline, dance, movie making, field and court sports, a skateboard park, mountain biking, FREE trips, and countless other activities. “At camp I can be myself.” 98% of parents report that their child felt a sense of belonging at camp. We connect youth with positive role models who teach and live our values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, and inclusion. Don’t miss out! If you are ready for your child to have THE BEST SUMMER EVER, register at campmason.org, call 908-362-8217, or email shani@campmason.org.
23 Birch Ridge Road, Hardwick, NJ 07825
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Steve & Kate’s Camp
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s Camp has put kids in charge–allowing campers to choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Ages: 4–12, lunch, snacks & all hours (8 AM–6 PM) included. Now in Montclair, Princeton, Hoboken, Jersey City, Rutherford, and Paramus.
Montclair- 155 Lorraine Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043
Princeton- 650 Great Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Hoboken- 713 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Jersey City- 175 8th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rutherford- 64 Chestnut Street, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Paramus- 222 N Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
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SPARK Day Camp
SPARK Day Camp is for PreK to 10th graders, June 22-August 21. Camp day runs from 9 AM-4 PM with extended hours from 8 am-6 pm. Lunch & snack are provided. Door-to-door transportation is available. We have 3 outdoor pools, athletics, arts, dance, music, STEAM, a full-sized ice skating rink, culinary, archery, woodshop, ceramics, GaGa, Dungeons and Dragons, a climbing wall, bungee trampolines, special events including Color War and Carnival, and so much more. At SPARK, our campers have fun in an emotionally safe, nurturing environment. We strive to empower our campers to feel positive about themselves, develop into confident individuals, further their skills, and learn to be supportive members of an inclusive camp community. We do this by providing our campers with opportunities to express themselves creatively and emotionally and to find success in taking on new challenges. Our staff are positive role models who work to assist children with problem-solving through patience, teamwork, and empowering them to make age-appropriate decisions. We collaborate with our campers to create a camp community whose foundation is built on Love, Compassion, Joy, and Acceptance. We strive to provide a sense of belonging while encouraging campers to try new things and fuel their growing passions with consistently expanding program areas.
214 Harmony Road, Middletown, NJ 07748
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