Summer camps are registering! Take advantage of early bird specials and open houses. In this e-newsletter, we are sharing some more wonderful camps. Tune in for more camps coming in our weekly summer camp showcase enewsletter!

Rutgers Community Arts

Make this summer one of artistic expression with workshops for emerging artists in Middle School and High School. Drawing, painting, animation, character design, graphic design, filmmaking, screenwriting, jazz band and concert band. Under the mentorship of renowned industry professionals, our courses take place in the art studios, computer labs and music halls of Mason Gross School of the Arts, located in vibrant downtown New Brunswick and Douglass Campus. Learn new techniques to cultivate your creativity and connect with other artists who share your passion, igniting inspiration and collaborations that will last a lifetime.

Offer: 10% off with NJKIDS2024 Code valid until 3/31/24

New Brunswick, NJ

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Montclair Coop Day Camps

CAMP CO-OP with HILARY for ages 3-6 is from Jun 24-Jul 26, 9am-1pm. Art, stories, games, science, and, of course, lots of outdoor play. Limited to 24 students per week with a student-teacher ratio of 1:5.

World Explorers Camp for ages 6-12 (pre-season starts Jun 20th) is from July 8-Aug 9, 8:30am –3pm Fundamentals Sports and Day Camps returns to the Co-op! Each week will explore different themes through crafts, cooking, and movement. This year we’ve added one day of swimming at the YMCA each week!

Register weekly or for the whole summer.

Montclair, NJ

info@montclaircoop.org

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Filmmaking Boot Camp

At MN Acting Studio, students ages 14-17 will learn the ins and outs of filmmaking in this popular summer film bootcamp taught by head MN teacher and teen on set coach Matt Newton. Students will write, direct, act in, edit, and present their own short film in the theme that they choose (past themes included “Stranger Things,” “Marvel,” “Saturday Night Live,” and “Horror”). Over the 5 days of this fast paced intensive, students will create a 3-4 minute short film from concept to finish with a very “hands on”, practical approach, and will be using professional lighting, camera, and sound, and while also learning important elements of filmmaking including shotlists, location scouting, camera angle, lighting, editing, basic color correction, as well as working on the crew (sound, DP, gaffer, key grip, script supervisor). 

Closter, NJ

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Manhattan Fencing of Englewood

Camps run weekly from June 24th until August 12th, 2024. Full week or daily registration available. Led by top-tier coaches, including National, International, and Olympic-level champs, our camp is where fencing meets fun for your child. In our small, interactive groups, your young fencer will receive personalized attention to perfect their moves and ask burning questions. Our curriculum covers everything from the rich history of fencing to strategy sessions that'll have your child's brain firing on all cylinders. With games, footwork drills, and skill-building exercises, your child will sharpen their coordination and technique like never before.

Get ready for a camp experience that's all about honing skills, making friends, and unleashing the warrior within!

Open House: April 26, 4-7pm

Englewood, NJ

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International Chess Academy Scholastic Summer Day Camp 

Announcing its 10-week Summer Day Camp, a blend of rigorous chess training and stimulating recreational activities. In its 24th year, this popular day camp is designed to challenge participants with a multitude of fun and enriching activities. Open to all chess enthusiasts aged 6-16, regardless of skill level. Participants will enhance their strategic thinking, memory, logic, creativity, and sportsmanship, all while making loads of new friends.

June 17th through August 23rd

Half-day (AM or PM), Full-day, plus early drop-off and late pick-up. Early-bird, sibling, and multi-session discounts.

Glen Rock & Teaneck, NJ

201.797.0330

chessdirector@icanj.net

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Forest Babies at Pony Power

Summer Sessions

Sign up now for 2-hour spring sessions and half-day summer sessions

Children and their caregivers can experience the wonders of farm life at Pony Power! They'll interact with ponies, sheep, goats and chickens, and discover what’s growing in the farm's half-acre garden. It's a rare opportunity to disconnect from technology and be present in nature. Spring sessions run weekly from April-June. Week-long summer sessions take place July 15-18 and August 5-8. Sibling discounts are available.

Mahwah, NJ

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The Center for Contemporary Art

Summer Art Camps

Weekly in-person camps run June 17 – August 30, 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, social distancing, daily sanitizing and other protocols in place and enforced to keep your child safe.

Bedminster, NJ

908.234.2345

info@ccabedminster.org

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Spring Academy Summer Camp

Register now for 2024 Summer and School programs --Montessori education for children ages infant to 6 years old and Academic Camp for school age children. Montessori+Fun Camp for Infant Toddlers and PreK, and Academic Camp for rising 2nd-8th graders.

Upcoming Open Houses

Westfield Campus: 4/20 10 -12PM & Warren Campus: 5/4 10-12PM)

or schedule a private tour.

Early bird special 10% off for camp registration or for school year free registration. ($100 value.) 

Westfield and Warren, NJ

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Ability School Summer Camp

Give your child a summer of learning & fun! Camp for ages 4-12 runs

June 24th - August 9th, 9am-4pm and includes Morning Academics, Afternoon Activities & Field Trips. Students work on individualized skills in the mornings to enhance their academic skills in subjects like reading, writing, science, study skills and math. Afternoons are spent celebrating and enjoying all the fun that summer has to offer...outdoor activities, crafting, sports, water fun, games and art, as well as engaging weekly field trips to nature centers

and museums.

Englewood, NJ

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International Ivy Summer Enrichment Programs

Promotes creativity and hands-on learning for campers between the ages of 5-14 with over 50 different classes in STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Language and Arts, Busines and Math). Weekly, sessions, Full-day or Half-day.

Locations: Basking Ridge, Saddle River, Short Hills, Chatham, Somerset, Summit, Wayne

908.899.1338

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Camp Mason

Our camp experience is transformative, helping build the skills and values kids need to thrive. For nearly 125 years, we have welcomed campers to our caring, diverse, inclusive 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. On 500-acre natural campus, we offer archery, swimming in our Olympic size outdoor pool, boating, arts and crafts, drama, music, a climbing tower, zip-line, dance, digital photography, basketball and court sports, a skate boarding park, mountain biking, hiking, aerial silks and countless other activities. There is something for everyone!

Hardwick, NJ

908.362.8217

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