Princeton NJ Summer Camps Guide

Stuart Country Day School

Stuart Summer Camp Registration is Open! Stuart is planning for an in-person and online camp experience for boys and girls ages 2-16 from June 7 to August 6! Our campers will explore Stuart's 55-acre wooded campus, develop new athletic skills, discover the artist within, hone their writing and leadership skills, and find their voices both on paper and on stage. Summer programs are taught by Stuart faculty and coaches. Early Bird registration - save 5% by March 22 at noon. Sibling discount granted automatically beginning with the second child. Lunch through the FLIK dining service. Before and after care not offered at out of an abundance of caution. Should there be a change in this policy, we will let you know. Register through UltraCamp where you can filter by date and grade. Once on the registration page, click the "FILTERS" button to get started. Register today at www.stuartschool.org/summer.

Princeton Day School

Princeton Day School Summer Programs

2021 Summer Programs at PDS is happening June 14-August 9, with co-ed full-day and half-day programs for campers Pre-K-Gr 12! This year PDS Varsity Coaches will lead camps in Squash, Basketball and Baseball! Enjoy favorite programs such as Crazy for Clay, Tennis, Chess, several other sports options, water play and so much more. Among new offerings: Piñatas & Parties, Bridges & Towers and Puppetry & Storytelling. The safety of our campers and staff remains our number one priority, with protocols in keeping with best practices and Public Health recommendations. Campers do not have to be PDS students to attend! Pre-Camp and extended day options. Visit: www.pds.org/summer-programs/ or call: 609-924-6700x1342

Online Private Lessons from iD Tech

Summer 2021 programs are in the works! Check back in April for updates..

We’re offering premium online learning experiences right now through summer, with pricing designed to stretch your family’s budget. For ages 7-19. Our weeklong Virtual Tech Camps are running right now through summer. Whether your student wants to dive into coding, AI, machine learning, film, robotics, or game design, we look forward to bringing the magic of camp to them, online!

If you have already registered for a program at this location, we will contact you to make alternate arrangements.

Semesters from iD Tech

Have a child who wants to code and monetize their own game with Roblox? Make mods for Minecraft? Start a YouTube channel? Guided by elite Tech Rockstars from top universities your child can gain confidence, have fun, and advance skills fast. They'll receive official iD Certification for each 12-week session completed, and boost their portfolio with impressive projects!

Students can dive into coding, game dev, or creative arts, and get hands on with the hottest tech tools. They'll meet once a week for 12, 24, or 48 weeks, and you can pick Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays. (Complimentary Thursday Office Hours included!) Then, your child will get matched with an elite, iD Certified instructor and start learning with their small group.

Virtual Summer Camps from iD Tech

Virtual Tech Camps are the perfect way for kids and teens to sharpen STEM skills and bond with new friends, all online from the comfort of home. With the highest quality remote instruction on the planet, your child can unlock tech brilliance and create an exciting project.

Structured, weeklong sessions available now in multiple time zones (5 consecutive days, Monday-Friday) with the hottest curriculum in Python, Java, Minecraft, Roblox, Unity, Adobe, 3D modeling, and more.

Average of 5 students per instructor, blending personalized learning and time to socialize with new friends, plus a balanced schedule including 2 hours of live instruction and peer collaboration + 2 hours of self-paced project development per day. All the magic of camp including games, challenges, and legendary iD traditions you can't find anywhere else.

The Hun School Of Princeton

Welcome to Hun Summer Programs 2021 - offering both our traditional on-campus programs, as well as concurrent online alternatives.

Cambridge School

June 28 - July 23 Children with learning differences are often affected by the lapse in instruction over summer months which can lead to the summer slide. Cambridge School's Summer Program offers a unique opportunity for students to continue receiving academic instruction in the morning and participate in enrichment activities in the afternoon. Each camp day starts with morning academics - language, reading, writing, and math. The afternoon features various intensive programs. The Reading Intensive (Grades 3-5) addresses building the important elements of reading comprehension. The Adventure and Exploration Club (Grades K-5) offers nature hikes, scavenger hunts, and other outdoor experiential learning opportunities. The Executive Function Intensive (Grades 6 -10) identifies and remediates students' individualized executive function challenges.

The Lewis School Of Princeton

Exploring the Gifts of Learning Differently™

SUMMER STUDY (pre-k-12) The Lewis School's acclaimed research-based Academic Support and Enrichment for students who learn differently help repair the COVID-19 slide of 2020, while keeping others tuned and ahead for the coming school year. Each student is provided three focused weeks of multisensory strategy and structure that promote mastery, confidence and new learning. Classes are planned according to personal need, aptitude and interest, and taught by trained, experienced Language Specialists. Morning academics emphasize basic and higher level reading, writing, spelling, math, auditory processing, comprehension and critical thinking. Our Speech Pathologists offer programs that develop effective Executive Functioning for children who struggle with homework and are disorganized, anxious and forgetful. Afternoon options are ideal for artistic, athletic and STEM/STEAM oriented students. Lewis is NJAIS and NAIS accredited.

The Bridge Academy

The Bridge Academy Summer Stream program is for students with language based learning disabilities. A 5- week comprehensive remedial reading program is designed to increase student's individual skills. 7-14 year olds with reading levels between 1st and 4th grade are eligible. Highly trained teachers provide an interactive, fun environment for students to increase their reading skills, phonemic awareness, strategy-based spelling instruction and oral reading to promote accuracy and fluency. Children study environmental science with multi-sensory activities, labs and field work through exploration of our stream and wooded grounds. Technology is highlighted with the use of laptops with the latest tools. Individual tutoring available in one hour sessions between 8-3p.m.

YingHua International School

YHIS Summer Camp is the only Chinese Immersion Cultural Camp in the Princeton area, offering children the unique opportunity to learn and effectively use Mandarin in order to obtain an authentic introduction and understanding of the Chinese culture through STEAM. Campers gain a level of competency in the language as they interact daily with native Chinese speakers who have a comprehensive understanding of incorporating science, technology, engineering, art and math in a fun way - theatre production, too!

2021 YHIS-STARTALK Chinese Immersion is a FREE 3 week Chinese Immersion experience with fun learning not only the language but also the culture itself. This program is for incoming 3rd to 11th grade learners with or without prior Chinese knowledge. Learners will be grouped according to their Chinese proficiency level so even the beginners are welcome.

Sky Zone

We are Sky Zone Trampoline Park+, the believers in the power of active play to make us healthier, happier, and more creative. Sky Zone Hamilton features more than just trampolines, like our Ninja Warrior Course, Free Climb Rock Wall, Foam Zone and more.

Princeton Montessori School

SummerQuest at Princeton Montessori School is a wholesome, stimulating, nurturing experience for your child. For children infant through age 5, our Infant, Toddler, and Primary 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 evolve around: outdoors, crafts, special visitors, theater, and favorite traditions like gardening and time for daydreaming and unstructured time with familiar and new friends. Princeton Montessori School follows the Covid-19 guidelines set by NJ DOH and CDC. We successfully held in-person sessions last summer and safely re-opened all programs in September for in-person learning, five full-days a week. Full-Day and Part-Day options are available. Care options are available from 7:30am - 6:00 m. www.princetonmontessori.org/summerquest

CKW Academy Year-Round Language Arts Programs

Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math, Common App Essays Help, Creative Writing, Book Club - CKW Writing Academy offers all classes in an "Interactive Remote Online Classroom" to accommodate learners during COVID. The Academy also offers private and semi-private online classes. Click HERE for the current summer schedule.

CKW Writing Academy is a year-round English Language Arts program designed to help students develop a love of language arts – teaching reading, grammar, vocabulary, journalism, and public speaking for students grades 2 - 12th. High school students also have the option of focusing on college prep, SAT, ACT, and high school curriculum support.

Firefly Tennis

The Firefly Summer Camp is the perfect place for young students to unplug and be creative. From tennis and multiple other sport experiences and outdoor adventures, to traditional camp games and activities, Firefly campers play all day. Summer 2021 is going to be a special opportunity for children to discover new experiences and make new friends, develop a foundation for independence and confidence, and have a great time in a safe environment. The camper to instructor ratio is ultra-low at 6:1 or better. Kids will form age-appropriate pods and will stay together the entire week without any direct contact with other groups. Best of all, our campers will experience a new level of supervised freedom and be able to make decisions and activity choices together every day.

International Ivy Summer Enrichment Program

International Ivy promotes creativity and hands-on learning for campers between the ages of 6-15 with over 50 different classes in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Students have a choice of virtual or in-person camp this summer. In-person camp is located at the Princeton Montessori School. All classes are weekly, Monday to Friday. Enroll for one week or multiple weeks (no minimums). Full-day (9AM-5PM) or Half-day (9AM-12:30PM or 1:30PM-5PM).

In addition to our perennial favorites, some new classes for 2021 include: Archeology and World-Making, Financial Literacy, Science for Future Physicians, Ice Cream Shop Entrepreneur, and Minecraft Obstacle Course – Build Your Own.

Liberty Lake Day Camp

Liberty Lake Day Camp is a transformative experience, teaching life skills to inspire young people. Campers play outdoors, with no technology, forging friendships, and enjoying the greatest summer experience imaginable. On sixty magnificent shady acres, campers customize their days with over 60 activities in the areas of Athletics, Fine/Performing Arts, Swimming, Boating, Fishing and Adventure. "All-inclusive" tuition includes bus transportation, catered lunches, and a flexible 2-9 week season.

Liberty Lake ran safely in summer 2020, and space is limited. For more details, reach out ASAP! Open Houses Jan-May.

Rambling Pines Day Camp

Rambling Pines will be back for our 45th Season of Fun in 2021. Enroll by March 31, 2021 and SAVE Off 2021 Rates!

Ages 3 - 15. Door-to-door bus and lunch included. Sibling Discounts: 10% off the second child’s tuition, 25% off the 3rd child’s tuition, 50% off fourth child’s tuition. (Discounts are applied to the lowest tuition amount)

eCamps.com

Join us this summer to have fun and become a better player. Learn from top NCAA and pro coaches! We offer camps in four sports at The Hun School and The Lawrenceville School:

The Pennington School

Arts, Sports, and Academic Enrichment Camps

Week-long camps for ages 10-15 (rising fifth-through ninth-graders), as well as some high school programs, beginning in June! All camps are supervised by faculty and coaches at the School. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Before-and after-camp care will be available at an additional cost. Cost includes daily lunch. For more information and to register now, please visit www.penningtonsummers.org

Art Sparks

Summer Camp at Art Sparks provides theme-based creative experiences during which children get to explore a variety of media such as acrylics, collage, watercolors, pastels, charcoal, printmaking, sculpture, pen & ink, colored pencils and much more. Art Sparks will host an in-person summer program for Summer 2021, with two sessions per day - a morning and an afternoon session, each with a limited number of participants. Camp groups range from ages 5 - 13, with an additional two weeks of Pre-K camp for ages 4 - 5. Please reference our COVID Safety Protocol page on our web site to review the safety measures we have in place.

Looking forward to a safe, fun and creative summer with you!

The Coder School

Hey super-parent! Do you know why coding is a vital skill? When kids learn to think like coders it enhances their academics, builds problem solving skills, and draws on critical thinking and creativity. Join us this summer for Coding, Creativity, and Outdoor Fun! The CoderSchool Montgomery offers Onsite and Online Camp Experiences. Our summer coding camps run Mon - Fri 9am - 3:30pm. Students can attend our super fun camps online from the comfort of their home, or onsite at our coding clubhouse in Montgomery, NJ.

Weekly Camps Inspire Creativity and Critical Thinking - Game Development * Robotics * Intro to Python * Girls Who Code * Website Development * Artificial Intelligence * Mobile App Development

Westminster Conservatory of Music

Westminster Conservatory Summer Camps Go Remote! Don't let the coronavirus stop you from enjoying a music camp experience this summer. The Conservatory is offering a variety of remote music camps and music experiences for toddlers through high school. We welcome students with or without previous musical experience.

There is something for everyone, including Early Childhood Virtual Summer Experiences from toddlers and up; Virtual Voice Summer Experiences for grades 2-7; Virtual Piano Camp for the more experienced musician; Jazz Starters Goes Remote – for all instruments; Social Distancing Flute Classes – every morning; Musical Theater Camps for grades 2-12 – for 8 weeks!For more information go to www.rider.edu/conservatory/

YMCA Camp Mason

Give your kids a life-changing summer experience! Since 1900, YMCA Camp Mason has inspired kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead and make lasting friendships. Together, our proven programs and trained counselors engage and encourage young people and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences that keep families coming back year after year after year. Located on 500+ acres adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap in northwestern New Jersey, we are just 90 minutes from the Princeton area. We offer a wide variety of activities for campers from around the globe in grades 2-9, including: team sports, target sports, swimming and boating, adventure courses and high ropes, arts & crafts, performance art, FREE off -site trips, horseback riding, mountain biking and so much more! Enroll today for THE BEST SUMMER EVER at www.campmason.org or call 908-362-8217.

YWCA Princeton

Join YWCA Princeton for a summer (or a few weeks) of fun! Our summer offerings include childcare for children ages 2.5 - 6 years old, as well as ballet camp and summer S.T.E.A.M. enrichment for children ages 4 - 8 years old. Each week features a new theme that drives educational, engaging, and creative activities.

Our staff undergo extensive training and adhere to comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols to ensure a safe environment.For more information and updates visit: www.ywcaprinceton.org/programs/summer/and find out Y the W makes the difference this summer!

Princeton National Rowing Association

Let a 3x USRowing Club of the Year get your kids out of the house and onto a lake. Our Camps will introduce your child to the sport of rowing - ultimate team sport and one of the best non-impact overall body activities. Rowing also builds important values including teamwork, achieving goals and dedication. The Princeton National Rowing Association offers summer camp opportunities for rising 7th through 12th graders. All camps are conducted at the Caspersen Rowing Center which is an official U.S. Olympic Training Site on Mercer Lake in Mercer County Park. Visit www.rowpnra.org/mercer-rowing/summer-camps/ or call 609-799-7100 x101.

SciCore Academy

"Summer Academic Re-boot with SciCore Academy -Help your children recover academically and socially from the shut-down! "

SciCore Academy will offer in-person academic summer camps from June 21 to August 13. They are designed to re-sharpen your child’s academic skills and knowledge, which may have been stifled during the past year because of the pandemic. We offer two three-week sessions of English/Math review for students entering grades 1 – 8, two intersession weeks of Science, hiking, art, music and creative building, and two three-week sessions of high school math and science. Camps run from 8:30-3:00 pm (with exception of hiking) Monday-Friday. Aftercare will be provided, subject to sufficient interest. Safety features include temperature checks, masking, social distancing, enhanced cleaning, and air-flow/filtration. Class sizes are limited to 10 students for optimal safety and teaching.

Westrick Music Academy

Do you love to sing? Are you ready for an awesome music experience? This one-week online camp provides students with exceptional musical experiences guided by the talented staff of Westrick Music Academy. Each day is filled with inspiring musical activities in musical theater, singing, piano, and more, along with plenty of games to stimulate each camper's interests. Our experienced instructors and counselors create a fun, safe environment offering opportunities for students to develop musical and vocal technique while making friendships and learning to work together. The week culminates in an online celebration of the music and skills learned during the week for family and friends.

Arts Council of Princeton

Summer Arts Camp 2021: June 21 - September 3

Chemistry for Budding Scientists

Come and join in the fully immersive, engaging hands-on experience in understanding chemistry. Each week a different theme is offered which covers a number of important foundational concepts aligned with some of the National Science Standards. The experiments in each workshop led by a live instructor are: objective driven, engaging, stimulating, transferable skills & confidence building with real-world applications to really provide a unique and enriched experience. The workshops are designed for ages 8 – 13 yrs. Workshops are virtual with a capacity of six registrants per workshop. Weekly as well as Spring/Summer break programs available and begins in March. Contact us for Registration, dates and rates at Chemistryforkids@yahoo.com

Princeton Basketball Camp

Princeton Basketball Club is preparing for summer camp 2021! A registered affiliate of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), our club was formed to provide a competitive basketball experience in the Princeton, NJ area. We focus on player development with an emphasis on practice sessions, skills and drills, learning and improvement. Complete dates, times and locations are still being ironed out for summer, but there will be AAU teams as well as boys and girls week-long camp clinics planned in conjunction with Princeton Recreation Department. Spring clinics for athletes in 6th-10th grades are tentatively set to begin April 15th with locations including Villa Victoria Academy (in Ewing) and Iron Peak Sports and Events (in Hillsborough).

Princeton Photo Workshop

Summer Photo Day Camp for Teens - From Beginner to Advanced in One Week - July 11 - 16 and July 18 - 23

"Camera Basics: We'll meet outdoors to learn and practice using our Cameras to take interesting pictures, always following pandemic safety recommendations. Photoshop Lightroom: We'll meet virtually at fully interactive, remote learning sessions to learn Digital Photo Editing and make our photographs into our Art.

Princeton Pong

Looking to up your table tennis game or just starting out? Want to know more about top spin, serves, or just need more ping pong in your life? Sign up now to learn more about our summer camps! Professional staff will help you develop your table tennis skills and improve your game. We provide an environment that is fun and nurturing for ALL ages! You will focus on technique and skill development and learn the proper rules of the game. NEW this year - campers will get one month of free membership to play in our 10,000 square foot elite facility when you register by April 30. Custom sport flooring, high ceilings and ample lighting. Sessions range from 1/2 day AM, 1/2 day PM or full day! Come join us for some summer fun! Email us today to get on our early bird reservation list for more information, no payment needed until April 30th.

West Windsor Arts Center

West Windsor Arts Center provides high-quality cultural programming that brings people together and transforms the world around us by inspiring, educating and promoting the arts and art appreciation for our diverse community. For our summer 2021 camp program, we have lots of options for you to explore, such as filmmaking, studio arts, fashion design and theater. With limited group numbers, plenty of outdoor time, mask wearing, temperature checks, and sanitation stations, enjoying your camp experience safely is our top priority. Join us for a summer full of fun and creativity! For ages 6-14, July 6 - August 27, 9 am - 5 pm.

Young Rembrandts

Young Rembrandts is providing drawing lessons to our local young artists in the Princeton area on weekday afternoons. Classes are taught over Zoom by an experienced, mature drawing instructor. Your little artist needs only a pencil, eraser, coloring tools and paper to participate. No experience necessary! Age-appropriate for ages 5 to 12 years old. Anyone can sit in on any class Mon. thru Thurs. Drop-ins are welcome (requires pre-registration & small fee paid). More info @www.amilia.com/store/en/yr-central-and-west-nj/shop/programs/58845

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps

Join us this summer to have fun and become a better player. Learn from top NCAA and pro coaches! We offer camps at The Hun School and The Lawrenceville School.

Boys and girls have separate day and overnight camps, ages 8-18. Girls Camp at The Hun School 8/1-8/5 (Overnight & Extended Day Camp). Boys Camp at The Lawrenceville School 8/2-8/5 (Overnight & Extended Day Camp). Campers will work on their individual stick skills, learn team concepts and positional training, and scrimmage daily. This promises to be a great week of lacrosse instruction and new lax friends. www.LaxCamps.com

International Squash Academy

August 1 - 6, 2021 This squash camp is located only 60 miles outside of New York City at the Lawrenceville School in NJ. It will feature prominent squash experts, Niki Clement & Francis ODeh. In addition to the squash training camp curriculum, we are also offering a tournament training camp for those tournament level players. The ISA Tournament Training Camp was developed to provide advanced junior squash players with an opportunity to become better squash match players and improve their tournament results. Players will train with other motivated tournament players and compete against each other in a constructive, fun, and well-organized squash camp setting.International Squash Academy at The Lawrenceville School(www.CampSquash.com).

Revolution Field Hockey Camps

Hun School Aug 2 - Aug 5, 2021

Revolution Soccer Camp

Boys and Girls Soccer Camp at The Lawrenceville School - 8/2-8/5 (Overnight & Extended Day). Day and overnight programs for boys & girls ages 8-18.