CENTRAL JERSEY – MARCH 2022
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Get ready for SummerQuest at Princeton Montessori School
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487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton • 609-924-4594 Princeton Montessori School follows the Covid-19 guidelines set by NJ DOH and CDC. We successfully held in-person sessions for the last two summers and safely re-opened all programs in September 2020 for in-person learning, five days a week.
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SummerQuest at Princeton Montessori School is a wholesome, stimulating, nurturing experience for your child. For children from 18 months through those entering 3rd grade, our Toddler, Primary, and Elementary programs offer age-appropriate fun in a safe and caring environment. The summer program is unique and separate from the school year, in that the novel experiences we design for your children revolve around: outdoor time, arts and crafts, special visitors, theater, and favorite traditions including gardening and "Splash-Fest" days. There's plenty of time for daydreaming and unstructured play with new and familiar
friends. Princeton Montessori School follows the Covid-19 guidelines set by NJ DOH and CDC. We successfully held in-person sessions for the last two summers and safely re-opened all programs in September 2020 for in-person learning, five days a week. Full-Day and Part-Day options are available between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Princeton Montessori School SummerQuest 487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton • 609.924.4594 princetonmontessori.org/ summerquest
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COMING SOON:
AUGUST 8–19
PRINCETON JCT.
9 am–3 pm grades 4–9
after/before care
come sing with us, take musical theater classes, learn the ukelele, play fun games, make new friends, and jam for your buddies (okay, mom and dad too) at the end of the week home of Princeton Girlchoir & Princeton Boychoir
for more information and registration:
westrickmusic.org/camp register before June 15th for a $50 discount
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Tomato Patch summer workshops are back and in-person
Tomato Patch, Visual and Performing Arts Workshops - the longest running, most successful summer arts program in central New Jersey, is back, in-person, indoors and ready to continue a 49-year history of summer workshops in Theater, Dance, Vocal Music and Visual Arts for grades 4-12! Held annually on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College, Tomato Patch has seen over 7,400 junior and senior high school students spend several weeks of their summer exploring the visual arts, dance, theater, and vocal music under the guidance of a highly qualified staff of teaching professional artists. This camp is different because it is multidisciplinary. Students choose a major in either theater, dance, vocal music, or visual arts and take classes in that major in the morning. After lunch they choose 4 afternoon elective in any area. 2022 afternoon offerings include children’s theatre, “Who’s line is it anyhow?”, painting, See TOMATO PATCH, Page 3A
Tomato Patch 2022 Summer Workshops
Theatre•Dance•Music•Visual Arts Session I July 5 - July 21 Grades 8-12+ 3-week session $ 975
Session II July 25 - August 11 Grades 4-7 3-week session $ 975
Master Class in Acting Session II Session I July 25 - August 12 July 5 - July 22 Grades 8-12+ Grades 8-12+ 3-week session 3-week session $ $ 975 975
Taught by professional artists, on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College. Tomato Patch, now in its 49th year, is the longest running, most successful multidisciplinary summer arts program in central New Jersey.
To Register visit www.tomatopatch.org MCCC • 1200 Old Trenton Road • West Windsor, NJ 08550
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PFC summer camp is full of adventure
Princeton Friends Summer Camp offers campers a summer full of adventure, creativity, fun, and community within the peaceful wooded environment of the Princeton Friends School campus. Princeton Friends Summer Camp (PFC) features arts and crafts, games of all sorts, music, drama, weekly special events, and time spent every afternoon constructing stick-and-log “villages” in our woods. While campers spend the majority of the day in their units with same age fellow campers, there are parts of the day, such as Community and swimming, when we enjoy mixed-age activities. In addition to our regular camp program, we also offer a few specialty camps, Art, Drama, and Kungaloosh Camp. Every week we take on a new theme, and around each theme, we offer a variety of activities and events at age-appropriate levels. At the center of it all is a connection to nature deeply felt by
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both our campers and our staff. Our camp is offered to students from Pre-K (beginning at 4 years old) through 8th grade. Normal camp hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (with the exception of June 20th and July 4th, for which we are closed). Parents in need of a longer camp day for their children may register for our Extra Camp program. PFC Extra Camp runs from 7:00 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., features games and activities run by our camp staff, and makes for a relaxing, funfilled way to begin or end a busy day of camp.
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drawing, jazz dance, musical theatre, children’s theater, a cappella singing, hip hop, vocal ensemble, comedy, music video and web video. For those advanced students there are Master Classes in Acting where they will learn the ins and outs of show business and develop their audition skills and work with others on advanced scenes. Each session is 3 weeks in length, Monday through Friday from 8:45am to 4:15pm with Before and After Camp available. Session I is for those entering
grades 4-7 in the fall and runs from July 5-21. Session II is for grades 8-12 and runs July 25-August 11. There are 2 sessions also of the advance Master Class in Acting solely for grades 8-12 with Session I running July 5-22 and Session II from July 25- August 12. All sessions culminate in a Festival performance and Art Display at Kelsey Theatre. Master Class culminates in its own showcase. The price for each 3 week session is only $975 Register online at www.tomatopatch.org, payment plans available.
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YMCA Camp Mason welcomes campers
For more than 120 years, YMCA Camp Mason has welcomed campers to be a part of our caring, inclusive community where they can learn, grow and thrive. We strive for excellence, relevance and innovation and believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our proven programs and caring, trained counselors engage and encourage young people and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences. We could go on and on about the benefits of YMCA Camp Mason, but our campers say it best! “I made so many new friends and now I know I can do anything!” – 14 year old Our schedule allows campers to try new things and improve their skills while developing confidence, gaining a sense of independence, having fun and making lifelong friends. “I come to camp for all of the great activities.” – 13 year old We offer archery, swimming, boating, arts and crafts, drama, music, a climbing tower, zipline, dance, digital photography and movie making,
basketball and court sports, a skate boarding park, mountain biking, hiking, aerial silks and count-
We strive for excellence, relevance and innovation and believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. less other activities. Campers can even sign up for FREE off-site trips to explore our fantastic natural
surroundings. There is something for everyone! “Camp Mason is my home away from home!” – 10 year old Campers stay in comfortable cabins with each cabin determined by age and overseen by a minimum of two counselors. Our staff, from around the globe, are chosen with care and by treating each child with dignity, they teach and live our values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity and inclusion. “At camp I can be myself.” – 9 year old 98% of parents report that their child felt a sense of belonging at camp, and 93% indicated their child’s self-image improved. We connect youth with positive role models and encourage the development of independence and strong values. If you are ready for your child to thrive, develop a positive sense of self and have THE BEST SUMMER EVER, go to our website at www.campmason.org, call 908-362-8217 or email information@ campmason.org for more information or to register.
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YMCA CAMP MASON
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A Princeton tradition for 50 years
Nassau Swim Club has been a Princeton tradition for 50 years. Nestled in the woods between the Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton University, it offers a welcoming and nurturing environment, ideal to get kids away from screens and into nature. Our full day program (9AM5PM) runs from June 20 to July 29 and is open to swimmers of all skill levels, age 5-12. In the morning the children will be joining the Nassau swim team practices, which focus on improving the abilities of each swimmer while promoting spirit, respect, and good sportsman-
ship. This is a wonderful opportunity for children who are not year-around swimmers to develop their skills and become proficient swimmers. Interested children are also eligible to participate in the Nassau dive team. Aside from pool fun, the program offers many quiet activities such as science experiments, board games, art & crafts, as well as nature and local history explorations. Your child will enjoy a relaxed yet stimulating time in the great outdoors of Nassau. Please visit us at www.Nassauswimclub.org for more information.
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LADIES NIGHT MARCH 24
5:30-9pm
Join us at 3535 US-1 in Princeton!
Full Day Aquatics Program June - July for children 5-12 Seasonal Membership is Open Family Fun, Baby Pool, and Swim & Dive Teams
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Enjoy pre-event reception at Seasons 52, a post-event reception at TGIFriday’s, entry into the grand prize drawing (valued at $500 from Fords Jewelers), and other exclusive opportunities.
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Join us at Camp Westrick for summer jam 2022
Choir camp for rising 4th through 9th graders, led by the faculty and staff of Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir Westrick Music Academy is excited for another summer at Camp Westrick, which features voice training and performance with some of the country’s leading children’s choir directors. Each day, campers will participate in choir rehearsal, musical theater classes, ukulele lessons, musicianship development, fun games, and more. Our experienced instructors and counselors create a fun, safe environment offering opportunities for students to develop musical and vocal technique while creating friendships and learning to work together. The week ends with a celebratory performance of music for family and friends each Friday. Camp Westrick will run for two weeks starting Monday August 8, and ending Friday, August 19. Campers can attend one or both weeks. Camp hours are 9am to 3pm, with before and after care hours available from 8am to 9 am, and 3 pm to 5 pm. The camp is co-ed, open to rising 4th through 9th graders. There are no audition requirements, only a love of singing and music. There is a $50 discount for
registration before June 15. About Westrick Academy: Westrick Music Academy, based in Princeton Junction, NJ provides opportunities to grow in a supportive, inclusive, and joyous environment through the experience of musical excellence to over 300 students in the Central Jersey and Eastern PA area. Formerly known as Princeton Girlchoir, Westrick Music Academy (WMA) is the umbrella organization that houses Princeton Girlchoir, Princeton Boychoir, and Music Education Programs. The Music Education Programs offered by WMA are designed to serve both members of the organization’s flagship choirs and those in the broader community. Classes offered include choral readiness program “Poco Voce” for students in grade 1-2, individual and group voice lessons, and more. For more information about our summer camp or any of Westrick Music Academy’s programs, please visit WestrickMusic.org, or contact the office at (609) 688-1888.
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Welcome to the Princeton area’s premier summer day camp! Welcome to another exciting summer at Princeton Day School Summer Programs, the Princeton area's premier summer day camp! We are happy to offer an impressive roster of half-day, full-day, one-week and two-week academics, sports, art and adventure programs. Built-in scheduling flexibility allows parents to create summer camp experiences ‘a la carte,’ with an academic program in the morning and an athletics program in the afternoon, for example. We are located on Princeton Day School's beautiful 106-acre campus in Princeton, NJ, and follow the CDC- and NJDOH-informed health and safety protocols used to safely operate the school and found on pds.org in PDS Together. Our state-of-the-art facilities include multiple air-conditioned STEAM Centers, art studios and classrooms, along with our new 30,000-squarefoot Athletic Center, Plus a series of spectacular playing fields, open
space, our famed organic garden and nature trails! At PDS Summer Programs, you will be encouraged to share your talents, learn from each other and explore your potential with our talented academic and athletic instructors, many of whom are PDS faculty and longtime Summer Programs team members, who are committed to facilitating an exciting journey of discovery and exploration for each child in a safe and nurturing environment. Our counselors, 90% of whom are Princeton Day School students or alumni, will foster creativity and plain old fun with our campers. We are licensed by the state of New Jersey and accredited by the American Camp Association, whose standards cover all aspects of summer camp operations. Everyone is welcome to attend PDS Summer Programs; campers do not have to be PDS student! Register here: pds.org/summer-programs
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Full- and half-day programs for campers from PreK through high school
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