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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 Caldwel
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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 ROCK
Inspiring 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


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.