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Summer Camp Spotlights
Camp Co-op 65 Chestnut St, Montclair 973-783-4955 www.montclaircoop.org Contact: Ana Younghusband Director: Dawne Weaver Age Groups: Early ages to 8th grade Montclair Cooperative School offers summer camps for age 3 through 8th grade. The youngest campers can join Camp Co-op, The Art of Yoga, and Curiosity Club (STEAM investigations). Older children will enjoy Zuma Chess, Fiberarts, and Summer Science. Filmmaking Intensive and Spanish Master Chef Junior are available for 5th to 8th graders. Choice of 9am to 1pm or 9am to 3pm. Registration opens March 1 at montclaircoop.org/summerprograms.
Essex Youth Theater–Summer Theater Day Camp The Studio Playhouse 14 Alvin Place, Upper Montclair 973-746-3303 | essexyouththeater.com Director: Janet Sales Age Groups: Ages 6–12 Imagine the thrill of starring in your own show! This camp is a fun and exciting theater experience that encourages confidence and nurtures self-esteem. Custom-written scripts guarantee equal roles for students. Twelve musicals and comedies to choose from. Start on Monday, star in a play on Friday!
International Ivy Summer Enrichment Programs 14 locations across NJ including Chatham, Short Hills, Summit, Scotch Plains, Livingston and Basking Ridge 908-899-1338 | www.iisummer.com Contact: Lily Wong Email: info@iisummer.com Age Groups: Ages 3-15 Their programs provide fun and intellectuallystimulating experiences to fuel young people’s interests and creativity. Kids design video games, build robots, tinker with science and engineering, create websites and learn to code. Kids learn best by doing. There are many classes in STEAM.
The Craig School Summer Academy 15 Tower Hill Road, Mountain Lakes 310 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton 973-334-1295 www.craigschool.org Contact: Nicole Moon Email: nmoon@craigschool.org Age Groups: Grades 2–11 The Craig School is an independent school that specializes in working with students with learning disabilities in grades 2–12. They offer an academic program aligned with the NJ Common Core Standards. Summertime provides a great opportunity for students to extend their learning throughout the year. The Craig School offers a four week comprehensive program that focuses on reading, writing, math and learning strategies. The morning program is focused on academics and the afternoon program offers enrichment in art, computers, drama, science and sports. Students who sign up for the afternoon enrichment program will have the opportunity to attend field trips on Friday.
Green Brook Country Club All Sports Camp 100 W Greenbrook Rd, North Caldwell 973-228-1800 x234 www.greenbrookcc.org/amenities Director: Nicky Moore Age Groups: 4-12 A day camp for 4-12 year olds like no other! Spending your day at their All Sports camp is a great wayto spend the summer. Their private and secluded setting is perfect for enjoying tennis, swim, and a variety of other activities. At Green Brook Country Club campers will have an hour tennis lesson, an hour swim lesso every day, followed by fun sports like golf, karate, soccer, and many more! Their instructors are all certified professionals and love teaching juniors!!
JCC Metrowest Camp Deeny Riback 208 Flanders Netcong Rd, Flanders 973-929-2901 | cdr.jccmetrowest.org Contact: Dana Gottfried Email: camps@jccmetrowest.org Age Groups: 3 ½-10th grade Memories, life skills, life-long friends, exploration and growth; Camp Deeny Riback is more than fun summers, it’s where your children gain the skills they need to succeed. The experience of an overnight camp in a traditional day camp setting. Color war, camp musical, Israeli staff and boating on the lake are just a few reasons CDR is so special. The premier Jewish Day Camp in Morris and Essex counties. Proudly open to all.
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All Sports Camp like no other! in South Orange, NJ BY THE WEEK OR FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER! Camp runs from Monday-Friday CAMP SESSION DATES:
June 22–Sept. 4, 2020 10-13 year olds June 15–Sept. 4, 2020 4-9 year olds
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2020 SUMMER CAMPS • STEM+ (Grades 1 – 8) • Little Engineers (Ages 3 – 5) • Girls Only STEM+ (Grades K – 5 and Grades 6 & up) • June Mini Camp MLC provides a variety of STEM-related educational programs throughout the year for students in grades K to 8, including our pacesetting STEM+ Summer Camp.
MLC – Montclair Learning Center The Stem Learning Center 147 Broad Street, Bloomfield 973-744-7464 | www.mlcplus.com Contact: Christiane Agkpo Age Groups: Ages 3–5, Grades 1–8 They offer a range of classes in four core areas: Code Academy, Maker Lab, STEAM/ Engineering and Chess. Students are grouped by age. Camp runs from June 29 to August 28. They also have the Girls-only STEM+ for girls to develop skills in a fun and safe environment through engaging, hands-on activities. Little Engineers Camp for ages 3–5 exposes young campers to different areas of STEM. June mini camp is available as well. Register online now.
Montclair Film Summer Academy 505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair 973-783-6433 www.montclairfilm.org/summer2020 Director: Sue Hollenberg Age Groups: Ages 11+ (including Adults) Montclair Film offers students a memorable summer where they can pursue their passion in the visual and performing arts. Hands-on workshops in Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Editing, Improv, Podcasting and more! Mini camps give adults a chance to experience fun workshops as well.
Morristown-Beard School Summer Institute 70 Whippany Road, Morristown 973-539-3032 www.mbs.net/summerinstitute Contact: Dr. Amanda Gregory Email: summerinstitute@mbs.net Age Groups: Rising 6–12 grade The MBS Summer Institute offers courses for credit and enrichment, for high school and middle school students (including rising 6th graders). Hands-on, team-taught, and creative in structure and topics, all of the courses strengthen students’ imaginations and critical thinking skills alike. Search the offerings to find the course that inspires you at mbs.net/ summerinstitute.
Come Discover the Co-op! Academic Excellence • Independent Thinking • Creative Expression
Visit our Open House on these dates: Thur, March 5, 9:30am Sat, March 21, 9:30am Thur, March 26, 9:30am Sat, April 25, 9:30am
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Features: Dynamic learning spaces • Cutting-edge science labs • STEAM offerings: robotics, film making, engineering and more! • Courses for advanced high school credit • Writing, science, and math courses for grades 3–12 • Special workshops including Model U.N., Leadership in the 21st Centuryand Improv • Jump Start for grades 1 and 2 Discover your passion! An unparalleledacademicexperience forstudents in grades 1–12
Musical Theatre Conservatory–Broadway Boot Camp 973-868-6259 www.musicaltheatreconservatory.com Limited Enrollment July 6–25 (Final Show in NYC on July 25) Monday–Friday, 9:15am–3:45pm A t Musical Theatre Conservatory, “Theatre for Life” is more than just a motto; it is their guiding philosophy. Through their Broadway Boot Camp, which takes place this summer from July 6–25, children aged 7 to 19 get the opportunity to bring this philosophy to life.
Broadway Boot Camp teaches children the skills they need to actually get on stage and do what they love. Whether they are an experienced performer or just starting out, MTC students work with theatre professionals, who are committed to giving every child the solid foundation they need to be the best performer they can be. From the material and faculty they choose, to the specialized way they teach all aspects of performing–it’s all about providing your child with a summer theatre experience they will never forget!
Each day, students will enjoy a rotating schedule that includes: Voice, Acting, Theatre Dance, Hip Hop, Song Interpretation, Comedy Improvisation, Stage Combat, TV & Commercial Acting, Audition Techniques, Make-Up, and Production Rehearsal. The program ends with a “splash” with their annual Luau Pool Party!
In just three weeks, students are guided from classes to rehearsals culminating in a costumed, cabaret-style show, produced by theatre professionals. Students also have the chance to meet with agents and Broadway actors to get the inside scoop on working in theatre, film, and television. This year’s show will be held at Symphony Space on Broadway and 95th Street.
Says Brandon Uranowitz, 2 time Tony Award Nominee,“If it wasn’t for Randy, I wouldn’t be where I am today!”
At MTC, they pride themselves on providing individual attention to all campers. Every student is given the opportunity to participate, grow, succeed, and feel important. The goal is to draw out each person’s individual strengths and at the same time stress the importance of working together.
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JULY 6TH- JULY 25TH BROADWAY BOOTCAMP Musical Theatre Conservatory SUMMER CAMP & SHOWCASE
PROFESSIONAL, PERSONALIZED TRAINING IN: SINGING, DANCING, ACTING, COMEDY, TV/FILM, STAGE COMBAT AND AUDITIONING
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Pool Parties! MEET + STUDY WITH AGENTS AND B’WAY PERSONALITIES! CONVENIENT LIVINGSTON LOCATION
AGES 7-19
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Camp Session Dates: June 22–September 4, 2020 Camp runs from Monday-Friday A Dynamic Day Camp for Kids Ages 4-12! (Green Brook Country Club membership not required)
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Montclair’s Premiere Acting School for Kids for Over 25 Years!
ESSEX YOUTH THEATER In Residence at The Studio Playhouse, Upper Montclair • Exciting musicals & comedies • One-week & two-week classes, ages 6-12 • Custom scripts give each child an equal part • Lots of individual attention in a friendly atmosphere that builds confidence & self-esteem 973-746-3303 • www.EssexYouthTheater.com Summer Theater Day Camp Every Child Gets a Starring Role!
www.SurfandTurfCamp.com An adventure camp for kids ages 10-16. A new adventure every day! Pick up and drop off at Edgemont Memorial Park, Montclair, NJ from June-August. Certified Teachers, Lifeguards, and EMT Staff. SURF AND TURF ADVENTURE CAMP
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New Horizons Day Camp 71 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park | 973-850-6640 newhorizonsdaycamp.com Contact: Michael Wynne Email: info@newhorizonsdaycamp.com Age Groups: Kindergarten–9th grade The camp allows children to try something new, take a deep-dive into an existing interest, or mix-and-match their day! Every activity and grade group is led by an 18+ Head Counselor with professional educators leading nearly all major activity areas. Programs include athletics, coding, art, archery, and podcasting.
Newark Academy Summer Programs 91 South Orange Avenue, Livingston | 973-957-3174 ext. 217 newarka.edu/summer Contact: Robert Mallalieu Email: summer@newarka.edu Age Groups: Ages 5–17 For more than 40 years, Newark Academy has been the premier source in northern New Jersey for summer programming. The highlyrespected Summer Session provides summer academic experience including advance credit, enrichment and skill development courses, as well as STEM courses.
Orange Lawn Tennis Club All Sports Camp 305 N. Ridgewood Rd, South Orange | 973-762-0928 x334 www.orangelawn.com/amenities Contact: Nicky Moore Age Groups: Ages 4–13 Spending your day at All Sports camp is a great way to spend the summer. Their private and secluded setting is perfect for many activities. Campers will have an hour tennis lesson and an hour swim lesson, followed by fun sports like golf, karate, soccer and more. Instructors are all certified professionals.
School of Rock Montclair–Summer Rock Boot Camp 25 Valley Road, Montclair | 973-337-5296 locations.schoolofrock.com/montclair/music-camps General Manager: Kevin March Email: montclair@schoolofrock.com Through workshops, clinics, and group “band” instruction, this comprehensive camp experience is designed to hone music performance and ensemble skills in a creative and fun environment. They know from experience that playing in a band situation speeds learning and creates “seasoned” musicians.
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Stepping Forward Summer C.A.M.P. 26 Main Street, Chatham 973-635-6550 www.steppingforwardcounselingcenter.com Contact: Jill Pringle, LCSW Email: steppingforwardcounseling@msn.com Age Groups: Ages 4-18 Their mission is to touch, move and inspire all those they come into contact with. Stepping forward is their mission. They do this by teaching the mind to think, the hands to work, and the heart to love.
Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts 14 South Park Street, Montclair | 973-655-9819 www.smapa.org T his summer, children ages three through fourteen can explore the world of performing arts at Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA). The studio’s special summer programs provide comprehensive, inclusive developmental training in dance and related theater arts.
Preschool Primetime Summer Arts is a half day arts program for children ages 3 to 5 which takes place at SMAPA. The preschool program is designed in eight 1-week theme-based sessions, showing students that dance and related theater arts are a means of creative self-expression. During each session, kids participate in different types of dance, music, art projects and kid-generated ideas related to the theme of the week that “spark” the imagination.
For the older kids, Primetime Summer Arts, taking place at Bradford School 87 Mr. Hebron Road, is a full day musical theatre program for boys and girls ages 6 through 14, offered in three 2-week sessions. This collaborative theater arts program features hip hop, theater dance, West African, Improv classes
and vocal music, all culminating in a musical theater revue. Students will not only make new friends but will learn to work collaboratively and creatively together to create a wonderful show for family and friends.
Says Sharron Miller, Artistic Director, “Neither of our camps require any previous training. If you like to dance, sing or act, Prime Time Summer Arts is the place to be.”
(continued on page 30) 973-929-2901 • camps@jccmetrowest.org cdr.jccmetrowest.org Schedule your tour now! CDR Summer ’20 is June 29 – August 21 Choose your own week: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ORALL 8! Ages 31⁄2 – 10 th grade 208 Flanders-Netcong Road | Flanders, New Jersey • 2 heated pools • Daily hot lunch • Snack • AC buildings & buses • Door-to-door transportation • 25 + daily activities • Experienced staff • 35-acre campground • Lake • Camp Friends Inclusion Program Ask about $450 off camp MORRIS & ESSEX COUNTIES PREMIER SUMMER DAY CAMP CAMP DEENY RIBACK 973-929-2901 • camps@jccmetrowest.org cdr.jccmetrowest.org Schedule your tour now! CDR Summer ’20 is June 29 – August 21 Choose your own week: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ORALL 8! Ages 31⁄2 – 10 th grade 208 Flanders-Netcong Road | Flanders, New Jersey • 2 heated pools • Daily hot lunch • Snack • AC buildings & buses • Door-to-door transportation • 25 + daily activities • Experienced staff • 35-acre campground • Lake • Camp Friends Inclusion Program Ask about $450 off camp MORRIS & ESSEX COUNTIES PREMIER SUMMER DAY CAMP CAMP DEENY RIBACK 973-929-2901 • camps@jccmetrowest.org cdr.jccmetrowest.org Schedule your tour now! CDR Summer ’20 is June 29 – August 21 Choose your own week: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ORALL 8! Ages 31⁄2 – 10 th grade 208 Flanders-Netcong Road | Flanders, New Jersey • 2 heated pools • Daily hot lunch • Snack • AC buildings & buses • Door-to-door transportation • 25 + daily activities • Experienced staff • 35-acre campground • Lake • Camp Friends Inclusion Program Ask about $450 off camp MORRIS & ESSEX COUNTIES PREMIER SUMMER DAY CAMP CAMP DEENY RIBACK 973-929-2901 • camps@jccmetrowest.org cdr.jccmetrowest.org Schedule your tour now! CDR Summer ’20 is June 29 – August 21 Choose your own week: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ORALL 8! Ages 31⁄2 – 10 th grade 208 Flanders-Netcong Road | Flanders, New Jersey • 2 heated pools • Daily hot lunch • Snack • AC buildings & buses • Door-to-door transportation • 25 + daily activities • Experienced staff • 35-acre campground • Lake • Camp Friends Inclusion Program Ask about $450 off camp MORRIS & ESSEX COUNTIES PREMIER SUMMER DAY CAMP CAMP DEENY RIBACK 973-929-2901 • camps@jccmetrowest.org cdr.jccmetrowest.org Schedule your tour now! CDR Summer ’20 is June 29 – August 21 Choose your own week: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ORALL 8! Ages 31⁄2 – 10 th grade 208 Flanders-Netcong Road | Flanders, New Jersey • 2 heated pools • Daily hot lunch • Snack • AC buildings & buses • Door-to-door transportation • 25 + daily activities • Experienced staff • 35-acre campground • Lake • Camp Friends Inclusion Program Ask about $450 off camp MORRIS & ESSEX COUNTIES PREMIER SUMMER DAY CAMP CAMP DEENY RIBACK
Spring Lake Day Camp 234 Conklintown Road, Ringwood | 973-831-9000 www.sldc.com Email: info@springlakedaycamp.com C elebrating 32 years in business, Spring Lake Day Camp of Ringwood has been providing a well-rounded program, including daily swim instruction, general swim, catered hot lunches, professional sports, arts, science and adventure programs.
Spring Lake is family owned and operated by Mitchell and Michelle Kessler since 1989. Camp dates are June 29 th through August 20 th and offers 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 week sessions for boys and girls ages 3 to 15. Door-to-door air-conditioned mini bus transportation, daily hot catered lunch, transportation, camp shirts and backpack are included in tuition. Full day program for ages 4-15 runs from 9am to 4pm, mini-day program for 3-4 year olds from 9am to 1:20pm. Its age-appropriate program focuses on campers’ individual needs and helps them form life-long friendships, skills and memories. Its mature staff and state-ofthe-art facility cannot be matched. Low camper to counselor ratio is what sets SLDC apart with superior attention, care and guidance. Campers swim twice a day in a 40,000 square foot heated pool complex. Their private 5 acre lake is solely used for Spring Lake Day Camp
boating, fishing and zipping. All camp specialty areas are led by professional instructors who love what they do!
Once you visit you will see the difference and understand why campers look forward to the summer all year long. Give your child the gift of Spring Lake Day Camp, North Jersey’s Premier Day Camp.
SLDC is located at 234 Conklintown Road in nearby Ringwood. For more information, call 973-831-9000, visit www.sldc.com or send an e-mail to: info@springlakedaycamp.com.
Surf and Turf Adventure Camp & Surf and Turf Jr. Edgemont Park, Montclair 973-306-9505 | surfandturfcamp.com Contact: John Garzon Email: surfandturfmontclair@gmail.com Age Groups: Ages 9–15 Teen and pre-teens enjoy different daily adventures from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania to as far as Canada and California. Both a day and overnight camp with actives such as paintball, hiking, swimming and rafting in nature.
The Summer Enrichment Program at Winston Preparatory School 901 Rt. 10 East, Whippany | 973-500-6480 www.winstonprep.edu/our-campuses/nj/ summer-program Contact: Marc Silver, Director of Summer Enrichment Program Email: msilver@winstonprep.edu Age Groups: 3rd-12th grades Provides students with the unique opportunity to participate in an individually designed program aimed to enhance academic skills and foster independence; designed to develop language, reading comprehension, writing, math, test preparation, and other skills.
William Paterson University Pre-College Youth Programs 300 Pompton Road, Wayne | 973-720-2354 www.wpunj.edu/cpe/pre-college-youthprograms Contact: Iris V. DiMaio Email: YouthPrograms@wpunj.edu Age Groups: 9 to 18 or Grades 4 to 12 Their summer pre-college youth programs range in subjects from music to writing to science and technology. Students can immerse themselves in a unique university summer experience from July–August 2020. Save up to 25% off with promo code SEEYOUATWP.
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Your Guide to Finding The Right Summer Camp Experience!
