CAMP DIRECTORY
ESSEX
COUNTY COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR KIDS
Boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 15 will be accepted to join the fun on campus.
Parents can choose among a variety of courses designed to be educational as
well as recreational.
The
program begins Monday, July 11 and ends Friday, August 12, 2011, between the
hours of 9am-5pm (pre-care and aftercare available from 8am-9am & 5pm-6pm).
Our
teaching staff is comprised of experienced professionals trained in working
with children. The air conditioned campus is conveniently located and provides
ample parking.
For
more information, attend any one of our Parent Orientation Open Houses:
Tuesdays, April 12th, May 3rd, & June 7th at 6:00pm. Call (973)
877-1920 to reserve a space for one of our Open Houses. The West Essex Campus is
located at 730 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell
FROST
VALLEY YMCA
The premier year-round camping and retreat center in
the heart of New York's Catskill Mountains and a favorite choice for parents
seeking an engaging, affordable summer camp experience for their
children. Our 6,000-acre camp offers one of the most breathtaking natural
settings in the country, surrounded by 250,000 acres of "forever wild" Forest
Preserve. Our roots reach back to 1901, when established as one of the
nation's first overnight camps for children. Over a century later, we
remain true to the Y mission and our non-profit commitment to bring children of
all backgrounds and abilities together in our enriching, life-changing
community of summer camp. Join us for our open house April 10 to see what Frost
Valley is all about! info@frostvalley.orgwww.frostvalley.org or 1-845-985-2291
FUTURE
GENERATION PRESCHOOL Future Generation Summer Camp
is conveniently open from 6:30am to 6:30 pm daily for children up to age 12.
Each week, children will explore a new theme highlighted by a special
event or field trip. Activities will include sports, drama, cooking, arts and
crafts and more. Breakfast, Lunch and Snack will be provided at no additional
charge. Registration begins May 15th at both our Belleville and Bloomfield
locations.
Experienced,
Educated Professional Staff; State Licensed. Research based curriculum in
Infants, Toddlers, Outdoor play spaces with safety surfaces. All Staff CPR and
First Aid certified. Full/ Part Time & Emergency Drop in Care available. Open Year Round- Continuous child
care for Working Parents www.fgkids.org. 261 Broad Street, Bloomfield (973) 743-4034;
208-220 New Street, Belleville, (973) 751-2286.
MMO
PROGRAMS SUMMER CAMP MMO Summer Days: Summer camp for children from 3 to 6 years of age. Summer
Days is held from 9am to 1pm, Monday through Friday for 6
weeks beginning June 27 thru August 5. Cost is $180.00 per week.
Extended care (additional cost) is available. The daily activities include art,
music, science, drama, yoga, indoor and outdoor play, water play, as well as
games and stories. MMO Programs is a fully licensed,
non-sectarian, non-profit preschool program of the First Congregational
Church. 40 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, 973-744-6521;
info@mmoprograms.org
NURSERY
SCHOOL OF CHRIST
The Nursery School
of Christ Church is a NJ State licensed, full-day pre-school and child care
program open year-round serving infants through kindergarten. Summer
themes include, Safari, Sports, Western and Carnival, with special events each
week. Some of our special days include pajama and pancake days, arts
& craft days, make your own ice cream sundae days and silly clothes
days. Sprinklers and water activities are every Friday. We have
a full size gym and an outdoor play yard, with a gated bicycle area.
Call us at 973-743-7582 to come in for a tour of the school.
PARK STREET ACADEMY SUMMER
CAMP
Park
Street Academy has been a preeminent preschool in Montclair since its founding
in 1996. We offer part and full-day programs for ages 2 ½
and 3, as well as outstanding Pre-K
and Kindergarten programs. Our
exciting theme-based curriculum includes language arts, math, science, music,
art, fine arts, computers and lots of time for free play and dramatic play. Our
low student-teacher ratio and hands-on approach are designed to foster
self-confidence and strong social skills, while providing a solid academic
foundation for the future. We also offer
a fabulously fun Summer Camp program! Call 973-783-1900 to schedule a
private tour, visit our website: parkstreetacademy.com, or check us out
on Facebook.
SANDY LANE PRESCHOOL
Child
care facility for over 35 years.Easily
accessible from Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair, Nutley. Six weeks to 6 yrs.
Old;7am-6:15pm; Half day/full
day programs. Continuous Day Care Program for working parents. Open Year Round.Certified
teachers and caregivers; state licensed. Safe, nurturing environment encourages
social interaction and exploratory play while promoting the growth of cognitive
skills. Spacious playgrounds; healthy snacks; hot lunch option; air conditioned
classrooms. Check out on-line video! 634
Mill Street, Belleville, 973-751-6380; www.sandylanenursery.com
Watchung Cooperative Preschool Summer Program:
6 one-week thematic camps run June20- July 29 from 9:00-12:30.
Call for rates and openings.
Since 1967, the Watchung
Cooperative preschool has been a gradual
transition from a home-centered to a
school-centered life for
children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Curriculum
includes:
• Hands-on, child-guided learning and play
• Pre-reading and writing, celebrated with a
Yearly Book Fair
• Musical education • Strong focus on social and
emotional wellbeing
• Celebration of diversity, culture and foreign
languages
• Caring, committed teachers certified in early
childhood education
• Flexible schedules of morning and afternoon
classes
Accredited by the NAEYC, the Watchung Co-Op has a
history
of excellence in preschool education. We welcome
you to be part of the inclusive, nurturing community we are building together. 71 Mount Hebron Rd, Upper Montclair;
973-783-4535; www.watchungco-op.org
YMCA of Montclair
CAMP AT THE
LAKE: Traditional Summer day camp, exciting special camps for boys and girls
ages 6-14. Ten/One week sessions are available, June 27th- September
12th. Early Adventures:
3yrs-Kindergarten; New Discoveries: 4-9yrs old; Explorers 9-12yrs old; Teen
Travel Camp 13-15yrs. www.montclairymca.org.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
MONTCLAIR
SHUKOKAI
Karate
Kids: Six Week Program
Geared for Special Needs Students, ages 4-7.Use of visuals to organize class routine.May 10- to June 14
(6 week session) and June 28 is the start of the next! Emphasis will be
on karate basics and building towards readiness for Little Dragons or Ninja
classes.Lessons will focus on dojo
etiquette and culture, gross motor skill development, and appropriate social
skills. Free t-shirt will be provided to wear to class. Taught by Lynn DeSalvo,
certified Speech and Language Therapist specializing in autism, with assistance
by Sarah Phillips. Both are 3rd Degree Brown Belts and teach the
Little Dragons class at Montclair Shukokai Karate.Contact Lynn at 973-748-5282. www.MontclairKarate.com. 100 Grove
Street Montclair.
LOTUS
YOGA
Yoga
Camp geared towards children with special needs. One week in August, 1-4pm. The
camp is limited to 12 students and there will be several assistants. Ages 4-8
years old. 7 North Willow,
Suite 3. Montclair. www.lotusyogamontclair.com.
PERFORMANCE CAMPS
SHARRON MILLER'S ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS, INC. A premiere arts
education institution, SMAPA has been located in Montclair, NJ since its
inception nearly sixteen years ago. Preschool Prime Times Arts: Nine/1
week sessions, Ages 3-5. June 27th-August 26th. Mon-Fri
9am-Noon. Featuring Art, Music, Drama and Dance.
Prime Time Summer Arts: Two/3 week sessions, Ages 6-14. June 27th-July
15th; July 18th-August 5th. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.
Featuring Art, Music, Drama, Dance and Swimming. We offer arts education to
nurture the creative possibilities within every student through inclusive,
comprehensive developmental training in dance and related theatre arts.14 South Park Street, Montclair, NJ
07042.973-655-9819;
www.smapa.org
SPORTS CAMPS
MVP SPORTS CAMPS
We can help by
making children ages 6 to 14 happy and healthy during their summer
vacation. Every day is a great day at our MVP Sports Camps because they
play and have fun. They run, they jump, they throw, they catch while
improving their motor skills, eye-hand co-ordination, confidence and overall
fitness.Join one or all SIX weeks!! June 27th-July 1st; July 4th-July 8th;
July 11th-July 15th; July 18th-July 22nd; July 25th-July
29th; Aug. 1st-August 5th. Glen Ridge High School; For
information and registration forms: www.MVPCamps.com or 434-361-2226
MUSIC & MOVEMENT CAMPS
SCHOOL OF ROCKInspiring Kids to Rock on Stage & In Life. SUMMER ROCK BOOT CAMP!
Original performance based music instruction program for kids ages 7-17.
Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Keyboards, Bass.
125 Valley Road, 973-337-9224 or Montclair@schoolofrock.com; www.SchoolofRock.com/Montclair.
MUSIC
TOGETHER OF MONTCLAIR Award winning,
innovative music and movement program for young children and their parents or
caregivers.Sessions are ten weeks of
weekly classes. Tuition includes two CD's, songbook, and DVD guide. Online
registration at www.musictogetherofmontclair.com
or call 973-509-0950.
MUSEUM
CAMPS
MONTCLAIR
ART MUSEUM
The Montclair Art
Museum's Yard School of Art offers an extensive summer arts program for
adults, children and teens. Join us to experience a summer full of art
making at MAM!3 South Mountain
Avenue, Montclair. 973-746-5555; www.montclairartmuseum.org
NEWARK MUSEUM
Camp Junior Museum
2011.Six one-week sessions. July5th
through August 12th. 9am-4pm. Newark
Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ
07102-3176 Phone: 973.596.6550
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BIBLE CAMPS
FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH, 1 Washington Street,
Bloomfield; 973-743-2400
BROOKDALE
BAPTIST CHURCH, 1341
Broad Street, Bloomfield; 973-338-8536
GLEN RIDGE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
195 Ridgewood Ave; Glen Ridge; 973-743-5596
GRACE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
153 Grove Street, Montclair; 973-744-2565
THEATRE CAMPS
ESSEX YOUTH THEATER
Essex Youth Theater's
Summer Theater Day Camp offers a fun and exciting theater experience for kids
ages 6-12. The
Studio Playhouse, Upper Montclair. 973-746-3301; www.EssexYouthTheater.com
GAS LAMP PLAYERS
Summer program culminating in an
exciting revue with songs and scenes from Broadway shows. Registration form at
www.gaslampplayers.org.
NATURE
CAMPS
ESSEX
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Enjoy exploring
and discovering habitats for insects, birds, amphibians, the Passaic River,
Lenape life and much more. 621B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ.
973-228-8776.
TURTLE
BACK ZOO CAMP
Weekly Camps for
ages kindergarten through 8th grade.Campers will be introduced to the extraordinary world of animals,
nature, and science for our week long camps that run in June, July and
August. Age-appropriate themed camps:games, behind-the-scenes visits,
animal encounters, & crafts. 460 Northfield Avenue; W.Orange;
973-731-5800; www.turtlebackzoo.com.