Princeton NJ Summer Camps Guide

Stuart Country Day School

Summer Camp 2018 at Stuart June 12 - Aug 17, Ages 2-17

The Laurel School of Princeton

Join the Laurel School Planet Protectors this summer to keep those hard- earned academic skills sharp while enjoying environmentally aware, creative science and engineering exploration. All students receive daily specialized instruction in reading, math, language arts, science and engineering, within the theme of environmental stewardship. Full- day students will have additional opportunities for art, tech/ robotics, active games, gardening, and maker activities in the afternoons.

Dates: July 2 – 27, 2018 (M-F, No classes on Wednesday, July 4)

Princeton Day School

Discover your talents at Summer Programs at Princeton Day School - June 11- Aug 10, 2018! We are pleased to offer a wide array of enrichment programs to campers entering grades PreK through 12. From programs in Creative and Culinary Arts to STEM Camps to outdoor Adventures to a host of Athletics Camps, there is truly something for everyone. Pre-camp/extended day care offered. Lunch/snacks provided. All of our program information, including up-to-the-minute course offerings, sessions, times, and costs, as well as registration, is accessible on our website: www.pds.org/summer-programs/

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 many children avoid a “summer slide,” while keeping others tuned and ahead for the coming school year. Each student is provided four 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 oriented students. Lewis is NJAIS and NAIS accredited.

Solebury School

Summer 2018 at Solebury School

Middle & High School Classes - a variety of class offerings ranging from 2-5 weeks. Day Camp - choose from 1-6 weeks. CIT Program - for budding counselors. Swim Lessons - for beginners, ages 3 to 9 years. Swim Club - small community with limited membership. StarCatchers Theater Camp - calling all singers, dancers, and actors! NEW StarCatchers Theater Tech Camp - a hands-on intro to working backstage.

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Princeton Academy Summer Programs for boys and girls entering Kindergarten - Grade 9 - Register NOW

Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame High School Summer Programs

Summer Programs at Notre Dame High School offer a variety of opportunities, including Academic Courses for credit, Enrichment Classes, Art and Athletic Camps. Located on 100 beautiful acres in Central New Jersey, just across the river from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Notre Dame High School offers a wireless environment, new science labs, turf playing field with track, newly renovated basketball court and strength and conditioning facilities. Come to Notre Dame High School for your summer programs.

Kelsey Theatre

Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops

Fusion Academy

Fusion Academy Princeton is a revolutionary, accredited private middle and high school where positive relationships unlock academic potential. All courses are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. This allows teachers to customize curriculum and teaching for each student's individual strengths, interests, and learning style. Our supportive campus environment is a unique space that includes a state-of-the-art recording studio, mixed-media art studio, and a Homework Café® where students complete all homework before going home. Flexible scheduling lets students enroll at any time, and take classes at a time of day that works best for them. From algebra to yoga and everything in between, we have classes available at essential, college prep, and honors levels to meet your student's academic goals, whatever they may be. Fusion students are all unique but have one thing in common: traditional school doesn't work.

The Bridge Academy

The Bridge Academy is for students with learning disabilities and for teachers wanting to improve their skills. A 5- week comprehensive remedial reading program is designed to increase student's individual skills. 7-13 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.

iD Coding & Engineering Academy for Teens held at Princeton

Held at Princeton, MIT, Stanford, and other prestigious universities nationwide

Our 2-week programs immerse teens ages 13-18 in the world of computer science and app development. With personalized instruction and an average of 8 students per instructor, this isn't a classroom. Our curriculum is customized so you can refine your programming skills at your pace, your way. Courses are led by hand-selected industry professionals. Some come from companies like Microsoft. Some are esteemed university professors on break for the summer. Join us—build your tech skills, hang with new friends, explore campus, and get a taste of college life and learning. iD Tech also offers tech camps for ages 7-17, all-girls tech camps for ages 10-15, and game design and development academies for teens ages 13-18.

iD Tech Camps & Academies held at Princeton

Held at Princeton, The Hun School of Princeton, Seton Hall, Montclair State, Ramapo, Kean, Rowan, Monmouth & 150+ top campuses nationwide.

The National Leader in Summer STEM Education—Over 300,000 Students Enrolled Since 1999.

Cambridge School

Cambridge's distinguished Summer Study Program (K-12) keeps students academically sharp over the summer. It starts with morning academics: language, reading, writing, and math and offers Afternoon Intensives: HOTS I, Higher Order Thinking for Summer - an intensive program to build critical thinking and inferencing skills. EFforT, Executive Function for Teens, is a program developed for older students who would benefit from strategies aimed at developing high-level thinking skills with a strong emphasis on the development of executive function needed for academics and planning multi-step projects. Executive Function Camp (Grades 2-6) is led by a Speech & Language Pathologist, and targets students who struggle to stay organized and complete school assignments.

YingHua International School

Do you want to learn Chinese? YingHua International School offers 3 different levels of Chinese immersion culture camp for students, ages 2 to 10. Young campers will leave singing folk songs and speaking basic Chinese. Some of the Cultural activities include, but are not limited to, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese Yoyo, Dance, Cooking and Handcrafts. School field trips are scheduled every 2 weeks. All classes are taught entirely in Chinese. Before and after camp care will be available at an additional cost. No prior Chinese knowledge necessary. More info: www.yhis.org/programs-e/summer-camp-2017.html

The Pennington School

Summer Camp Programs at The Pennington School June 25- August 10, 2018

George School Equestrian Camp

Spend your summer days riding on the beautiful 240-acre George School campus. Learn how to improve your riding and horsemanship skills. With beginner to advanced level horses, our camp includes flatwork, jumping, trail riding, and a weekly show. Our certified instructors emphasize safety and riding enjoyment for campers ages 8 to 14! Enjoy a different field trip or activity every Thursday and every Friday participate in a horse camp show case. Campers enjoy a buffet lunch in the school dining room which includes a deli bar, hot bar, salad bar, fresh fruit, and rotating side bars such as hot dogs, hamburgers, tacos, or yogurt. Campers may select any number or combination of weeks. Camp days run Mon-Fri 9am to 3pm. Before and after care is available for families who need early drop off and/or late pick up through George School Day Camp. You can sign up for before and after care during the online registration process. Contact Tiffany Taylor at 215-579-6710 or ttaylor@georgeschool.org

Princeton Montessori School

SummerQuest at Princeton Montessori School is an exciting summer camp experience designed to provide children with an enriching summer - ripe with discovery, creativity and abundant fun both indoors and out. For children aged eight weeks through entering fourth grade, our Infant, Toddler, Primary and Elementary programs offer age-appropriate fun in a safe and caring environment. . Full-Day and Part-Day options available. Care options available from 7:30 AM through 6:00 PM. See the brochure for program-specific schedules and details at www.princetonmontessori.org/summerquest

5E Academy

Engage – Explore – Explain – Extend – Evaluate

5E Academy develops and provides high-quality and affordable STEAM programs to K-12 students in Princeton area. Our proprietary class materials, based on the 5eBoard learning platform and designed by a group of scholars, have been widely adapted by the schools across the country. The instructors and counselors on 5E Academy staff are carefully selected from experienced candidates. Our staff is committed to provide our students with a safe environment and fun-filled learning experience.

International Ivy Summer Enrichment Programs

Summer 2018 June 25 - Aug 17 - The International Ivy Summer Enrichment Program is dedicated to providing fun and intellectually-stimulating experiences to fuel young people's interest and creativity. We design our classes to be creative and hands-on. Kids design video games, build robots, tinker with the engineering of gadgets, conduct experiments and make films. We believe kids learn best by doing. There are over sixty classes to choose from in STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

International Ivy serves children between the ages 5 and 14. All classes are weekly, Monday to Friday, so students can enroll for one week or multiple weeks. Students can also enroll for half-day or full-day. International Ivy will be held at the Chapin School in Princeton in Summer 2018 July 9 - Aug 10.

Lavner Camps!

Lavner Camps - June 25 – August 17, 2018 at Stuart Country Day School. Ages 6 - 15. Award-Winning Summer Camps in Sports, Technology & The Arts

Liberty Lake Day Camp

Liberty Lake Day Camp is a transformative experience, teaching life skills to inspire young people to change the world. Campers expand their talents, cultivate friendships, and enjoy the greatest summer experience imaginable! On sixty magnificent shady acres, campers customize their schedules through the "Freedom of Choice" elective program, with over 60 Athletics, Fine/Performing Arts, Swimming, STEM, Boating, Fishing and Adventure activities. Liberty Lake is "all-inclusive" - we offer bus transportation- including a late bus, snacks, catered lunches, and a flexible 2-10 week season. Owner/Director, Andy Pritikin is President of the American Camp Association and considered an innovative thought leader in the industry. Call for a personal appt. Enter to win 2 FREE WEEKS OF CAMP! (winner is announced May 15), and SAVE $200 on tuition fees.

NJ Squash Club

New Jersey Squash Club was founded by Lefika Ragontse, who has coached 16 junior national champions since 2002. His students are frequent finalists, semi-finalists, or quarter finalists at national and international tournaments in multiple age groups. His #1 goal has been helping athletes play on the college level. He has had 2 or more players recruited by the top squash college/universities in the country each year since 2002. The Club also features many other accomplished coaches, including former Egyptian National Team coach Mo Medhat, who coached more than half of the current top 10 players in the world.

If your child is athletic and might be interested in squash, the club is currently screening potential juniors between ages 8 and12 for development. Anyone new to squash please ask about the "Learn Squash for Free" program by emailing at njsquashclub@gmail.com if interested.

Princeton Tennis Program

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CAMP at Community Park- full day(*longer hours*) tennis camp all levels, 8-15 years old. ROOKE CAMP at Community Park (9am-12noon) all levels, 5-10 years old. (This camp can be combined with the Y Program with an extra fee to make it full-day and appropriate for the younger kids.)   PTP TOURNAMENT TRAINING CAMP at Princeton University - players must be in PTP Training Program or approved through try-out. This full-day camp is each week of the summer. GIRLS PREP CAMP at Princeton University is for girl's trying out or on their high school team,ages 14-17.  ELITE TRAINING CAMP- under the direction of former touring professional, Glenn Michibata this camp is for highly ranked juniors. Tryout is necessary. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS: Davis Cup and Match Play at Community Park is for kids that can hit full-court, ages 10-17 years old. Veteran's Park Tennis Camp (9am-12noon) in Hamilton is for all levels, ages 8-15, call for more information

Princeton University Sports Camps

Since the early 1990's Princeton University has been offering sport-specific camps for young athletes. Today, Princeton University hosts over 70 sports camps and clinics annually. All camps are held on the beautiful and historic campus, located in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. Overnight campers reside in the University dormitories and enjoy meals in various dining facilities around campus. Each camp is directed by the Princeton University Varsity Coaches, with assistance from college coaches and players from around the country. For more information including, dates, registration fees, and camp descriptions, please visit: www.princetonsportscamps.com

Rambling Pines Day Camp

2018 Open House Date: 5/6, 1-3pm. Located in Hopewell. Tuition includes door-to-door transportation, daily lunch (including cookout on Fridays) and a daily afternoon snack. The sprawling campus, on 225 acres, includes 2 lakes, 4 swimming pools, 4 tennis courts, 4 Ga Ga courts, sports fields, a gymnasium, extensive indoor facilities including creative and performing arts studios, mini-golf course, a low ropes challenge course, a golf driving range, mountain biking trails and more! Since 1976, we have provided just the right combination of fun and challenging activities that create the most exciting day camp around, for little ones, elementary and middle school aged children - and teens.

Ages 3 - 15. Door-to-door bus and lunch included. Generous Sibling Discounts: 2nd child receives 10% discount, 3rd a 25% discount, and the 4th a 50% discount. Pine Cone Campers: lower pricing tier for full time Pre-K - 1st grade campers.

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:

We have helped develop over 30,000 better athletes since 2001…one camper at a time! Please call us at 800-944-7112 or visit our websites for more information.

Camp Mason

YMCA Camp Mason has been creating friendships and building character since 1900 with a unique blend of adventure, equestrian and traditional summer camp programs that focus on the building of relationships by emphasizing personal growth, community building, empathy and philanthropy in a safe, welcoming environment. Located on 460 acres adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap in northwestern New Jersey, we are just 90 minutes from New York City and 2 hours from Philadelphia. Camp Mason features a wide variety of activities, including: team sports, target sports, swimming and boating, adventure courses and highropes, arts + crafts, performance art, off -site trips, horseback riding, mountain biking and more! We offer resident camping for campers completing grades 2-9 and a rigorous Counselor-in-Training program for campers expressing a strong interest in leadership opportunities completing grade 10. For more information please call 908-362-8217.

ESF Summer Camps at The Lawrenceville School

Mini Camp, (age 3): A Fun-Filled, first camp experience! Day Camp (ages 4-8): Daily swim instruction plus: art, sports, science, Innovation Lab, fencing, archery, Gaga, theme days and more! Sports Camp ( ages 6-14): Instruction and league games in soccer, basketball, baseball, street hockey , lacrosse, team handball, flag football, tennis and golf. Swimming is available daily. Senior Camp ( ages 9-15): Reach new heights through innovative True Life Adventures! Award-winning activities: art, swimming, leadership training, sports, tennis, fencing, fishing and canoeing, archery, Gaga, and more! Specialty Major Camps (grades preK-10): Specialty camps for varied grades and interests. Tech Camps (grades K-10): Choose from a variety of tech camps for a hands-on experience that allow for exploration and fun!. All Camps are Co-ed! ESF offers 2-9 week options-June 25-August 16, 2018, extended day available.

Princeton National Rowing Association

Let a USRowing Club of the Year get your kids out of the house and onto the lake. Rowing is the ultimate team sport and is one of the best non-impact overall body activities. The Princeton National Rowing Association offers summer camp opportunities for kids from 7th grade through high school. Camps are designed to introduce kids to the sport of rowing and then build on the basic skills. All camps are conducted at the Caspersen Rowing Center which is an official U.S. Olympic Training Site on Mercer Lake. Visit the Mercer Rowing/Summer Camps section of our website to learn more about our camping opportunities, www.rowpnra.org or call 609-799-7100 x106.

School of Rock

Princeton School of Rock Five Day Summer Camps are all about LEARNING MUSIC, BUILDING CONFIDENCE, MAKING FRIENDS and PERFORMING LIVE! Perfect for any young musician between the ages of 8-17 with an interest and/or experience in vocals, guitar, drums, bass, or keys. Campers will spend the week immersed in the theme of each camp session; receiving coaching, instruction, and support from staff members who will assist with songs, rehearsals, and performance. The campers will rock out as a full band at the end of each week for family, friends, and the community to enjoy! See schedule, and ENROLL ONLINE

Princeton School of Rock is located at 3570 Quakerbridge Rd. Hamilton, NJ. To enroll, reach us at 609-890-7090 or visit us on the web princeton.schoolofrock.com/

Westminster Conservatory of Music

Take your music to the next level—at camp. Westminster Conservatory offers a variety of music and performing arts camps for toddlers through high school kids...with or without previous musical experience. Beginners to advanced students can enjoy choral, instrumental, and chamber music camps as well as musical theater and jazz camps. Early childhood music camps provide a great introduction to musical exploration for younger students. Established in 1970, Westminster Conservatory is the community music school of Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University. The main location is on the campus of Westminster Choir College in Princeton. Eextension locations are in Yardley, PA (St. Ignatius of Antioch School), Lawrenceville (St. Ann's School), South Brunswick (Crossroads School South), and Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart in Princeton.For more information go to www.rider.edu/conservatory/

New Horizons Montessori

Princeton Jct. Campus: 59 Cranbury Road, Princeton Jct., NJ 08550 609-275-8666

Montgomery Campus: Off Route 518 West, Skillman, NJ 08558 609-252-9696

Our camps are located in beautiful country settings at two locations. AGES: 18 months- 6 years. HOURS: 7:30am-6:30pm (PJ Campus) (Half day/Full day sessions).Our caring school staff runs the summer program. Activities centered around weekly/daily themes. Daily activities include mini-sports and games, water play, arts and crafts, music and movement, academic retention, Elements of Science. There will be in-house special events like a visit from a traveling zoo, water slides, Ice cream truck, magic show, Amazing Athletes and sports . We will also go on field trips to local places of interest.The camp offers full day/half day options for full or partial week. Montgomery Facebook Page

Princeton Pong

Whether you are beginner, intermediate, or advanced, we have the professional staff to help you develop your table tennis skills and improve your game. We provide an environment that is fun and nurturing, and encourage our campers to feel confident and comfortable. Camp at Princeton Pong is a great way for kids to maximize their game. They focus on technique and skill development and, learn the proper rules and regulations of the game. We work on truly developing their level of play in our 10,000 square foot elite table tennis facility. Our club features 14 professional tables, 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!

The Watershed Institute

Watershed Nature Camp 2018

Campers spend summer days outside exploring the wonders of nature on our 950-acre reserve. They learn about nature and themselves while playing in our fields, forests, pond, and stream with campers their age. Our camp has a distinctive home in our natural and engineered campus! The Watershed Center for Environmental Advocacy, Science, and Education is our new LEED Platinum-certified facility. It is a model for green building in our region. Campers will have a chance to learn in our classrooms, exhibits, science lab and weather station.

Watershed Science & Stewardship Academy

Registration is now open for Watershed Science & Stewardship Academy 2018

The Watershed Science and Stewardship Academy classes are week-long environmental investigations for high school students designed to invoke a sense of wonder and inquiry of the natural environment in the context of real-world issues. Four exciting offerings are on climate change, green architecture, field science and clean water, using Next Generation Science Standards. Students will explore environmental careers alongside professors and professionals through hands-on activities engaged in real scientific techniques and conservation projects.

Athletes Peak Sports Performance Program

Tony Rienzo, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Lawrenceville School, has been working with athletes of all ages and skill for 15 years. Strength and Speed are the key factors to improving athleticism. Small group training as well as individualized personal training is available depending on your needs. Camps will help to improve strength, agility, quickness, speed, explosiveness, reaction time, as well as help to prevent injuries. Athletes will learn to become faster and more explosive by learning the correct techniques and mechanics of running. Athletes Peak offers sports performance programs year round, divided into 4 seasons: Summer (June – Aug.), Fall(Sept. – Nov.), Winter (Dec. – Feb.)and Spring (March – May). Mention this ad to receive 15% off.

E-mail Tony Rienzo for more information about about exact times/dates and pricing options.

KE Camps - Red Raider Day Camp

Dates: June 24 - August 9 (closed week of July 1) Ages: 6-12

Additional KE Camps locations: Cherry Valley Country Club (Skillman, NJ) and Forsgate Country Club (Monroe Township, NJ)

Princeton Photo Workshop

2018 Summer Photo Day Camp for Teens - 20 Library Place, Princeton NJ 08540

Full Immersion Photo Camp: From Beginner to Advanced in One Week - July 9 - 13 (9-3:30pm) AND July 30 - Aug 3 (9-3:30pm)

Getting to Know Your Digital Camera - July 23 - 27(9-1pm)

Questions? Call 609-921-3519 or email info@princetonphotoworkshop.com

SciCore Academy

SciCore Academy’s Academic Summer Camps run from June to August. Camps are one or two weeks long with teaching hours 9 - 3 pm. Cost is $310 per week. Benefit from the many years experience of SciCore teachers in providing high quality academic summer camps with "hands-on" learning and one-on-one attention, with courses available for grades pre-K to high school. Camps include: Early Readers program, elementary science, electronics & robotics, optics & astronomy, chess, middle school writing and mathematics, high school writing, biotechnology, and 3D printing. Aftercare available. Registration forms at www.scicore.org Completed forms should be mailed with check to SciCore Academy, 156 Maxwell Ave., Hightstown, NJ 08520.

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, The Lawrenceville School, Montclair State University, Centennial Field and Wesley Bishop Park.

Boys and girls have separate day and overnight camps, ages 8-18. Lawrenceville: Jul 24-27(boys). Hun School : Jul 30-Aug 2(girls only), Jul 29-30(Girls Goalie Clinic) Montclair: June 26-29 (Girls). Centennial Field – Verona, NJ: Jul 17-20 (Boys). Wesley Bishop Park – Moorestown, NJ: Jul 17-20 (Girls). www.LaxCamps.com

International Squash Academy

Join us this summer - August 6 - 11, 2017 - to have fun and become a better player. Learn from top NCAA and pro coaches – a Training Camp for all ability levels and Tournament Training for Tournament Players of all ages. We offer camps at The Lawrenceville School: International Squash Academy at The Lawrenceville School(www.CampSquash.com). Day and overnight programs for boys and girls ages 10-18.

Revolution Field Hockey 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 ( August 3 - 5), Montclair State University (July 23 – 26) and The Lawrenceville School (July 9 - 12).

Day and overnight programs for girls ages 10-18. www.FHcamps.com

Waldorf School Of Princeton

Waldorf School of Princeton 2018 Summer Camp

This year we're bringing back 3 two-week sessions, June 25 through August 3. Parents of children ages 4-12 may enroll online through the website starting January 31; enroll by April 30 and save 10%!All campers explore, create, and dream amidst 20 acres of fields, forests, gardens, and creek; common activities include water play, food preparation, painting, and cooperative games with their groups. Each session is led by trained Waldorf educators; hours available from 8:30am to 4:00pm.