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PNRA's Learn to Row Summer Camps - Register Today

PNRA's Learn to Row Summer camps are a great way to introduce young athletes from rising 7th graders through 12th graders to the sport of rowing.

?These one week half day camps teach the fundamentals of rowing in a fun learning environment. They serve as a great jump-start for those interested in joining the Junior rowing programs in the Caspersen Rowing Center.

There are still limited spots available, but they are filling fast!

Session I

June 23-27, 2025 Level 1

Session II

June 30-July 4, 2025 Level 1 and 2

Session III

July 7-11, 2025 Level 1 and 2

Session IV

July 14-18, 2025 Level 1 and 2

Session V

July 21-25, 2025 Level 2

Learn more and register HERE. 

ACP Now Enrolling Summer Camps

Exciting Summer Camps @Code Wiz Plainsboro

Are you looking for engaging and educational Summer Camps? Look no further! Our Coding, Gaming, Design, and Robotics Summer Camps at Code Wiz Plainsboro are packed with creativity, challenges, and fun! 

Camp Highlights:

• Coding Adventures: Create games, build websites—coding for all levels.

• Robotics Quests: Build robots, learn sensors, circuits—bring them to life.

• Design Expeditions: Craft graphics, 3D models, user-friendly interfaces.

• Gaming Odyssey: Develop characters, game mechanics, explore engines.

Special Promo: Use promo code CAMPS2024 to save 20% off summer camps when you enroll by July 4!

Why Choose Us?

1. Expert Instructors

2. Hands-On Activities

3. Friendships and Fun

Ready to code, create, and conquer? Enroll in our Summer Camps today!

Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot now! 

AoPS Academy Summer Camps Filling up Fast

In-Person Summer and Academic Year Courses for Grades 1–12 In advanced math, science, and language arts courses, students find lifelong friends, mentors, and role models as they reach new heights together. Explore our course offerings for grades 1–12.

Summer camps in July and August are filling up, enroll soon to get a spot!

TCNJ Offers Summer Camps for High Schoolers June 23 - 28

Explore music education, music technology, game design, graphic design, or digital fabrication this summer at The College of New Jersey on June 23-28, 2024!

TCNJ School of the Arts and Communication is excited to offer two on-campus summer experiences for high school students: Future Music Educators Institute (FMEI) and the Design and Creative Technology Academy.

FMEI is for vocal and instrumental students interested in becoming a music teacher or conductor. Classes are taught by TCNJ music faculty and guest artists, including Emmy-award winning and Grammy-nominated composer Jake Runestad, nationally recognized composer and conductor Rollo Dilworth, and Broadway and YouTube star Natalie Weiss.

Students enrolled in the Design and Creative Technology Academy choose from four dynamic paths: Game Design, Digital Fabrication, Graphic Design, or Music Technology. Residential and commuter options!

For more information and to register, visit: artscomm.tcnj.edu/summercamps

Tumbles Summer Camps - Mention POL to Save 5%

Your favorite kids' fitness gym is offering 11 weeks of camp, with rotating weeks of Pirate Camp, Gymnastics Camp, Circus Camp and Ninja Warriors Training! Tumbles day camps get kids moving and thinking - so call now and reserve your spots! Call 609-447-5437 before 5/15/2024, mention this POL ad for 5% off!

-Circus & Chemistry Bouncy Eggs Camp at Tumbles! This weatherproof camp offers a nice and cool environment for summer fun available July 15-19, August 12-16. Must call 609-447-5437 before May 15th and mention this POL ad for 5% off! After 5/15, you can call/text 609-447-5437 or go to Princeton.tumbles.net to register.

-Gymnastics & Early Coding Camp at Tumbles! This weatherproof camp offers a nice and cool environment for summer fun available July 8-12, August 5-9 and September 3-6. Must call 609-447-5437 before May 15th and mention this POL ad for 5% off! After 5/15, you can call/text 609-447-5437 or go to Princeton.tumbles.net to register.

-Ninja Warriors Training & Modern Art Camp at Tumbles! This weatherproof camp offers a nice and cool environment for summer fun available June 24-28, July 22-26 and August 19-23. Must call 609-447-5437 before May 15th and mention this POL ad for 5% off! After 5/15, you can call/text 609-447-5437 or go to Princeton.tumbles.net to register.

-Pirate Camp & Physics Camp at Tumbles! This weatherproof camp offers a nice and cool environment for summer fun available July 1-5, July 29-August 2 and August 26-30. Must call 609-447-5437 before May 15th and mention this POL ad for 5% off! After 5/15, you can call/text 609-447-5437 or go to Princeton.tumbles.net to register.

Registrations for the PNRA Junior Learn to Row Summer Camps 2023 Open

Our Learn to Row Camps are for rising 7th graders through 12th graders and teach the fundamentals of rowing in a fun and safe environment. 

Rowing Session I, Level 1:

June 19 – 23, 2023

Rowing Session II, Levels 1 & 2:

July 10 – 14, 2023

Rowing Session III, Levels 1 & 2:

July 17 – 21, 2023

Rowing Session IV, Levels 1 & 2:

July 24 – 28, 2023

Rowing Session V, Advanced Level:

July 31 – August 4, 2023

Level 1 camps are designed to introduce the camper to the sport of rowing.

Level 2 camps allow the camper to expand on the skills learned in Level 1 camps.

Advanced campers must have attended a previous Level 1 and/or Level 2 session.

Link to Summer Camp Registration

Mercer Learn to Row Summer Camps Registration Happening NOW

Summer is just around the corner! Do you know someone who would like to learn to row at the Mercer Learn to Row Summer Camps? Registration is open for the 2022 Summer Camps. Open to rising 7th through 12th graders. Click here for more information.

Arts Council of Princeton Now Enrolling Summer Camps 2021

Create COOL art this summer!  The Arts Council is offering 11 WEEKS of camp for 5-16 year-olds, led by our incredible, professional teaching artists.

Young artists can try their hand at painting, mixed media, fiber arts, clay and more! Teen and tweens will dive more deeply into various mediums to immerse themselves in a week of creativity.

Scholarships are available — shoot us an email to learn more. 

Online Camps: We hope you and your children are able to join us as we continue our mission of ‘Building Community through the Arts’ and support our local art instructors through online camps.  Daily art making will include instructor demonstrations, informal critiques, and group art making sessions, all while maximizing interaction between other campers and the instructor through the virtual classroom.

In-Person Camps: The Arts Council is closely monitoring local and state safety guidelines around COVID-19. In-person camps will follow current New Jersey health guidelines – we will be limiting class sizes, following social distance guidelines, and doing temperature checks upon entry, as well as sanitizing frequently. Masks are required at all times during classes and camps. COVID Cancellation Policy: If it becomes no longer feasible to hold a camp due to state or federal COVID-19 safety guidelines, parents will be advised and given credit to take another camp or class of equivalent value valid for a full calendar year. 

Click Here for Info/Schedules

SciCore Academy Academic Summer Camps 2021 will Offer IN-PERSON Camps

SciCore Academy Academic Summer Camps 2021

Academic Re-Boot -- Help your children recover academically and socially from the shut-down! Held at 156 Maxwell Ave., Hightstown, NJ (www.scicore.org)

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. Classes are taught by faculty of SciCore Academy, who are trained and experienced in our effective teaching methods. Programs are open to students currently enrolled in public, private, or home-schools. To register, fill out an Enrollment Form found https://scicore.org/summer-camps.html and send payment by check to SciCore Academy, 156 Maxwell Ave., Hightstown, NJ 08520.

Session I – June 21 – July 9 (Mon.-Fri.). Grade levels refer to Fall 2021.

Intersession – July 12-16. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Elementary Art/Music/Creative Design (Grades 1 – 4); Middle School Adventure Camp (hiking, etc.) (Grades 5-8); Differentiated Reading (Ages 4 – 7).

Session II – July 19- August 6 (Mon.- Fri.). Grade levels refer to Fall 2021.

Intersession – August 9 – 13. 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.

Elementary Science (Grades 1 – 4);  Middle School Science (Grades 5-8); Differentiated Reading (Ages 4 – 7).

Princeton Summer Camps Cancelled for Summer 2020

Both the Princeton Recreation Department Day Camp and Teen Travel Camp have been cancelled for summer 2020 as a result of the COVID pandemic in an effort to protect the safety, health & well-being of the hundreds of campers, camp counselors, and staff. The Recreation Department is committed to developing a variety of new and/or modified programs this summer, some virtual, and hopefully some in-person later in the summer. Full refunds will be issued shortly for those that have already registered for camp. If you prefer a credit to your account instead of a refund, please contact the Recreation Department no later than Thursday, May 28 via email at: recreation@princetonnj.gov

From Recreation Department Director Ben Stentz:

On a personal note, I want to share my sadness with you about this difficult decision. While I do believe this is the safest decision on behalf of the children of our community, it doesn't make it any easier to accept. I was a camper at the PRD Day Camp nearly 35 years ago, and later I worked as a Camp Counselor. Years later, my son attended both Day and Travel Camp. PRD camps are a critical rite of passage for our kids and part of the year over year, and generation to generation fabric of what makes Princeton special.

Summer Camps at the Community Well - Performing Arts, STEAM, and Preschool!

We hope that by summertime we'll be able to join together again for in-person activities. Here are three day-camp opportunities for kids planned for this summer at The Well.

Camp Innovation! Music, Drama, Design and More:

STEAM Summer Camp With Mobile Minds of NJ:

YMCA Preschool Camp

Save 25% Off Summer Camps thru JANUARY 21st at School of Rock

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Rock Into The Holidays With Our Annual Winter Sale on Summer Camps -

Save 20% with Coupon Code: DECEMBERROCKS

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Valentine's Sale on Summer Camps at School of Rock

Make music the sweetest gift this Valentine's Day and enroll someone you love into the best camp experience of their lives

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Additional Camp Weeks Added at Summer Camps at Stuart

Summer Camps 2017

Summer Camps from Princeton Recreation Dept

Forget the Cold Weather, Think Summer (Camps)

You might not think that the dead of winter is a perfect time to find a summer camp for your child, but indeed it is. Would your child be interested in a horseback riding camp or a space camp or learning Spanish? How about a sports or an adventure camp? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?  Do you want an academic camp with emphasis on STEM and STEAM? All of these camps and many more will be attending the NJ Camp Fairs throughout January.

The fairs will be held over the course of four weekends in January:

• Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater. 
• Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Outlets at Bergen Town Center, RT 4 E, Paramus/
• Sunday, January 15, 2017, at The Grand Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Avenue, Summit.
• Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Quaker Bridge Mall, Route 1 North, Lawrenceville.
• Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Sheraton Parsippany, 199 Smith Rd, Parsippany
• Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Menlo Park Mall, RT 1 S & Parsonage Rd., Edison
• Sunday, January 29, 2017, at the Livingston Mall, Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston

All fairs will run from noon to 3 p.m., and are open to the public; admission is free.

Parents will meet camp directors from local day camps and sleep away camps from around the country. There are numerous free giveaways and free snacks. Each family will receive a 50+ page program booklet with information about camps participating in any of the fairs. Free face painting by Bella Faccia will be available for the kids at some locations. For more information about specific camps attending and directions to each location, please log onto www.njcampfairs.com

Mindfulness & Yoga Kids’ Summer Camps at PCYH

Mindfulness & Yoga Kids’ Summer Camps with Annette Villaverde

Session 1: 6/27 to 7/1 Empowerment – Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Session 2: 7/5 to 7/8 Community* – Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Session 3: 7/13 to 7/15 Nature – Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Session 4: 7/18 to 7/22 Emotions – Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
 

The camp will help cultivate mindfulness, creativity, self-expression, and empowerment through yoga, crafts and journaling in a nurturing noncompetitive way. The camp invites kids to improve their physical and mental health and teach them the importance of “care of oneself”. Every child will thrive in this noncompetitive atmosphere where they get a chance for self-expression, cooperation through fun yoga activities. Each week promises all to develop special friendships while having loads of fun. Join us this summer on our beautiful Princeton Yoga campus.

Recommended for ages 9 to 14

$230

*Session 2: $184      Call us for 10% siblings discount

Price covers sessions Monday through Friday (Tuesday through Friday for Session 2) and includes costs of the crafts and journals. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com pcyh@mindspring.com

Youth Stages Offers Local Summer Camps

Summer Camps @ Princeton Pong

Sunday June 12th: Princeton Pong is having an Open House from 12 pm – 3 pm. 

Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy FREE open play and instruction from our coaches. 

As an added bonus, anyone who sign's up for a monthly or yearly membership that day will have the initiation fee of $45 waived from the contract. 

Any questions call 609-987-8500 or email ben@princetonpong.com.

Mindfulness & Yoga Kids’ Summer Camps at PCYH

Mindfulness & Yoga Kids’ Summer Camps with Annette Villaverde

Session 1: 6/27 to 7/1 Empowerment – Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Session 2: 7/5 to 7/8 Community* – Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Session 3: 7/13 to 7/15 Nature – Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Session 4: 7/18 to 7/22 Emotions – Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
 

The camp will help cultivate mindfulness, creativity, self-expression, and empowerment through yoga, crafts and journaling in a nurturing noncompetitive way. The camp invites kids to improve their physical and mental health and teach them the importance of “care of oneself”. Every child will thrive in this noncompetitive atmosphere where they get a chance for self-expression, cooperation through fun yoga activities. Each week promises all to develop special friendships while having loads of fun. Join us this summer on our beautiful Princeton Yoga campus.

Recommended for ages 9 to 14

$230/$200 if paid by 5/31

*Session 2: $184/$160 if paid by 5/31      Call us for 10% siblings discount

Price covers sessions Monday through Friday (Tuesday through Friday for Session 2) and includes costs of the crafts and journals. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com pcyh@mindspring.com

Princeton Center for Yoga & Health?

Orchard Hill Center

88 Orchard Road, Suite 6, Skillman, NJ 08558?

609-924-7294

www.princetonyoga.com

Make, Create, and Innovate at STEAM Works Summer Camps

Mindfulness and Yoga Summer Camps for Kids and Pre-Teens at PCYH

Mindfulness and Yoga Summer Camps for Kids and Pre-Teens

with Annette Villaverde and Sharon Portnoy

Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 pm   $230/10% off for siblings

7/6-7/10: Emotions, 7/13-7/17: Empowerment, 7/20-7/24: Community

The camp will help cultivate mindfulness, creativity, self-expression, and empowerment through yoga, crafts and journaling in a nurturing noncompetitive way. The camp invites kids to improve their physical and mental health and teach them the importance of “care of oneself”. Every child will thrive in this noncompetitive atmosphere where they get a chance for self-expression, cooperation through fun yoga activities. Each week promises all to develop special friendships while having loads of fun. Join us this summer on our beautiful Princeton Yoga campus. The choice for the camps will be: Mindfulness and Yoga Camp for kids are for 4 -7 years old, Mindfulness and Yoga Camp for pre-teens are 8-12 years old.

Princeton Center for Yoga & Health

Orchard Hill Center

88 Orchard Road, Suite 6, Skillman, NJ 08558

609-924-7294

www.princetonyoga.com

Summer Camps Offered at Washington Crossing Historic Park

WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. – Parents looking to “unplug” their children from the modern world for a few days this summer can sign them up for one of two camps being offered at Washington Crossing Historic Park.

The week-long “Colonial Days Camps” will be held August 17 to 21 and August 24 to 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day for children in grades kindergarten through 5th. Participants will learn about and participate in activities such as colonial cooking, candle dipping, gardening, craft making, 18th century games and more. Cost is $200 per child or $350 for two children.

For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Martin at 215-493-4076.

Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Routes 32 and 532. Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this event should call 215-493-4076. To stay up-to-date on what is happening in the park visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org. While there, sign up for the free monthly e-newsletter.

YWCA Princeton Summer Camps Registration Opens March 6

Specialty & Traditional, One & Two Week Camps

Full Day and Half Day camps for Boys & Girls ages 5 to 14; Nursery School Summer Session for ages 2½ to 5

Camps include:

· Nursery School Summer Session

· Ballet Camps

· Nature, Art, & Fitness

· Fun For English Learners

· Lego® Robotics

· Afternoon Splash & Fun

· Teen Camp

· On the Go! Travel

Plus! Full-day “Fabulous Fridays” and free T-Shirt included with most camps!

Call (609) 497-2100 ext.0 for more information.

Limited-Time 10% Discount on Arts Council of Princeton's Summer Camps

Princeton, NJ - The Arts Council of Princeton's popular Summer Arts Camps run from June 22 through September 4 providing many artistic options over 11 weeks of programming. The ACP is pleased to offer a special limited-time discount of 10% off for registrations received before Wednesday, February 4 at 5pm. With many newly added programs, as well as traditional favorites including Drawing, Painting, and Ceramics, children and teens ages 5-16 are sure to find a program suited to their interests. All 11 weeks of ACP Summer Camp are led by professional artist-instructors, who encourage campers to create their own individualized works of art and to participate in special workshops based on each week's unique theme. Summer Camps will take place at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St. in Princeton. For a full description of summer camps and to register, visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.  

Westminster Conservatory Announces Three New Summer Camps Early Registration Ends May 15

Looking for a special musical experience for your child this summer?  Westminster Conservatory of Music offers a wide array of camps and activities for children age 2 through high school.

This year’s offerings include three new programs: Summer Orchestra Week, Summer Band Week and Jazz Starters Camp. 
 

Summer Orchestra and Band Weeks are designed for band and orchestra students in grades 4 through 6 who started studying an instrument in school the year and would like to continue playing in an ensemble during the summer.  Students enrolled in the program will receive a small group lesson each day to prepare them for a large ensemble rehearsal.  Campers will share what they’ve learned by presenting a concert the final day of camp.  It’s an ideal program for students who want to improve their sight-reading skills, learn new songs, make friends from other schools and get a head start for the next school year.

The Jazz Starters Camp is for students in grades 5 through 8.  The half-day program is a great opportunity for children with no prior jazz experience and who want to explore how to play jazz on their instrument.  The program includes small group lessons, as well as specialty classes in jazz history and theory and drumming. 

Additionally, the Conservatory will offer once again the camps that are popular with students from throughout the region.  This includes early childhood camps for children between age 2 and grade 4, instrumental campus for students in grades 1 through 8, solo and chamber performance camps for grades 6 through 12, jazz camps for grades 5 through 12, and musical theater camps for grades 1 through 12.  Programs are offered at the main Conservatory location on the Westminster Choir College campus and John Witherspoon Middle School in Princeton borough and also at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton.  In addition to its summer camps, the Conservatory also offers a flexible summer schedule of private instruction in piano, voice, strings, classical and electric guitar, woodwinds and brass, as well as Suzuki piano and violin.

Established in 1970, Westminster Conservatory is the community music school of Rider University’s Westminster College of the Arts, offering music instruction and community ensembles for all ages and stages of ability.  To learn more about summer camps and year-round offerings, go to www.rider.edu/conservatory or call 609-921-7104.  Discounted tuition is available through May 15.

Summer Camps Feature 2013

Summer Camps at the West Windsor Arts Center

Students from 5-14 are invited to get their hands dirty and ignite their imaginations with spectacular Summer Camps at the West Windsor Arts Center.  Past favorites such as Theater Camp, Environmental Art Camp, Multi-arts Camps, and Art & Science camp will return along with new offerings like a variety of Studio Art camps and Filmmaking Camp.  The good news that there’s still time to join us!  Register for the full or half day, or extended day as your schedule requires.  Enroll online at www.westwindsorarts.org or call 609.716.1931.  Ask us about discounts for Members, siblings or multi-camp registrations. You do not have to be a West Windsor resident -- all are welcome.

If you would like to paint a canvas, focus on photography, explore the natural world, act in a play, design a mask, create music, make new friends, or star in a movie, then the West Windsor Arts Center has a camp for you.  Our campers are offered experiences in a variety of art forms (music, drama, visual art, fiber arts, creative movement) to encourage creativity, build relationships, and enjoy a meaningful learning process.  Guiding us on our journeys will be favorite West Windsor Arts Center Teaching Artists Katie Truk, Peter Bisgaier, Jane Proulx, Jennifer Buerkli and more.  

We believe that arts education is vital to the success of every student.  Summer Camp at the West Windsor Arts Center is a great opportunity for kids to explore educational and recreational activities that keep them mentally engaged and physically active. Summer Camp will also provide students with the opportunity to take on new responsibilities, gain independence, and establish community to help them learn, grow and thrive as individuals and in groups.  

The West Windsor Arts Center provides children in the community with a fun, safe environment to grow and learn. A complete calendar of activities is available online at www.westwindsorarts.org.

About the West Windsor Arts Council:

The West Windsor Arts Council’s mission is to provide professional quality community arts programming in order to support, educate, inspire, and promote the arts and art appreciation in the greater West Windsor community. Founded in 2002, the arts council opened the doors of the new West Windsor Arts Center on September 25, 2010 in the historic Princeton Junction Firehouse at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550. For information on the West Windsor Arts Council and West Windsor Arts Center, please visit our website at www.westwindsorarts.org, email info@westwindsorarts.org or call 609-716-1931.

Summer Camps at Stuart - Register Now

Boys and girls will have fun this summer at Stuart! Classes take us outside to explore Stuart’s 55 acre wooded campus, into the art studio and science labs, onto the stage, and out to the sports fields. From preschool to high school, our campers get to explore new interests, develop skills and make lasting friends. Summer courses are taught by experienced and caring Stuart faculty and professionals.  Before and after camp care is available. Details at www.stuartschool.org/summer

Summer Camps at Villa Victoria Academy Now Accepting Registrations

Registration for summer day camps at Villa Victoria Academy is now underway!

We offer three week-long day camps for girls and boys during the month of July.  There is a choice of either Fine Arts or STEM (Science, technology, Engineering, and Math) focus for older children, and a combined Fine Arts/STEM camp for children ages 4-6.  Each camp will encourage problem solving, creativity, and collaboration in a fun, hands-on environment. An ideal opportunity to develop their skills in the arts and sciences. Download our brochure and registration form at www.villavictoria.org.

Session Dates:

Fine Arts Camp (grades 1-6)              July 15-19, 2013  M-F 8AM-12PM

STEM Camp (grades 4-7)                    July 22-26, 2013  M-F 8AM-12PM

Little Villa Camp  (ages 4-6)              July 15-19, 2013  M-F 8AM-12PM

There is a $50 multi-child discount when you register two or more children. Questions? Please contact Villa Victoria Admissions at 609-882-1700 ext. 19 or email lhoffman@villavictoria.org. We hope to see you at VVA this summer!

Villa Victoria Academy

Summer Camp

376 West Upper Ferry Road

Ewing, NJ 08628

www.villavictoria.org

MCCC Summer Camps Registration Under Way

Mercer County Community College (MCCC) continues to be a destination of choice for thousands of young people ages 6 to 18 in the summer months, offering a wide variety of programs including Camp College, Sports Camps and Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts workshops. The camp schedule is equally varied, with options ranging from eight weeks to four weeks to one-week, one-day and even half-day sessions.  All camp programs are based at Mercer’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. The season kicks off June 24 and runs through Aug. 16.

Registration is now underway for all camp programs. Campers have access to the college’s full-service cafeteria, Olympic size pool, athletic fields, theater, tennis courts, air-conditioned classrooms and gymnasium. Before- and after-camp care is available. More information is posted to the college website at www.mccc.edu/camps.

Camp College’s Campus Kids is offered Monday through Thursday for children ages 6 to 13. There are two four-week sessions, from June 24-July 18 and July 22-Aug. 15. Campers can choose from more than 70 options to create an individualized schedule of daily classes. Among the new classes this summer are “A Stitch in Time,” “Broadway Love,” “Digital Fiction,” “Google-Eyed for Google Earth,” “How America Works,” “Origami,” “Personal Power Publishing,” and “Summer Math Challenge.” 

On Friday Fun Days, campers can either extend their camp week or just come for a single day of fun activities on campus or to off-campus destinations such as the Academy of Natural Sciences and Johnson’s Corner Farm.

Camp College’s Specialty Camps are offered for both younger and older campers. Popular favorites include Computer Camp, Science Camp, and Kids in the Kitchen. Older campers will get a window into the world of civil and electrical engineering technology, game design, and architecture. Academic Prep for grades 7-10 includes algebra, geometry and English, as well as creative writing. Those who sign up for Sea Camp, Archaeology/Paleontology, or Aviation/ Aerospace will travel to off-campus destinations. Other specialty camps included advanced chess and juggling, and a variety of art classes.

The cost for Camp College is $930 for the first four-week session, and $990 for the second four-week session. Those who register for any four-week session by Feb. 28 can save 50 percent off of one eligible Friday Fun Day. Information sessions will be held on Feb. 16, March 23 and April 27 on the West Windsor campus, from noon to 2 p.m. For more information call 609-570-3311, or visit www.mccc.edu/campcollege.

Celebrating their 38th year, MCCC Sports Camps are offered by the college’s Athletics Department. The camps are staffed by college and high school coaches, as well as college athletes, and are designed to help youngsters build their skills in specific sports while enjoying friendly competition.

The season runs from June 24 through August 16. Nine different sports will be offered in one-week sessions for youngsters ages 6-15. Camps include Baseball from July 8-12, July 15-19 and July 22-26; Basketball from July 1, 2, 3, and 5, July 8-12, July 15-19 (girls only), August 5-9 and Aug. 12-16; Field Hockey from July 8-12; Golf from July 1, 2, 3 and 5; Mountain Biking from July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-9; Soccer from June 24-28, July 1, 2, 3, and 5, and July 22-26 (girls only); Softball (girls only) July 29-Aug. 2; Speed, Agility & Quickness (co-ed) June 24-28 and July 15-19; Tennis (co-ed) June 24-28, July 1-3 and 5, July 8-12, July 15-19, and July 22-26.

Camps are co-ed unless otherwise noted. Tuition is $250 per week, except for the week of July 4, which costs $200. For questions about Sports Camps, call (609) 570-3779.

Fifth through 12th graders with a passion for the arts will enjoy MCCC’s Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops, the longest-running summer arts program in Central New Jersey. Based out of MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, these workshops explore dance, theater, vocal music, the visual arts and more, under the guidance of a highly qualified staff of arts professionals.

Session I meets for four weeks for students entering grades 8-12 in the fall. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, June 24 to July 18, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuition is $675 plus a non-refundable $25 application fee. Session II is three weeks for students entering grades 5-7. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, July 22 to Aug. 8, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuition is $600, plus a non-refundable $25 application fee.

Both Tomato Patch sessions will conclude with a “Festival of the Arts,” where family and friends can see a live performance by students, as well as an art exhibit of student work. Tuition for both sessions includes a T-shirt, a pizza party and a DVD of the end-of-camp performance.

Students in grades 8-12 who have had theater training, including participation in other Tomato Patch workshops, are eligible to take a “Master Class,” a 3-week program held Monday through Thursday, July 22 through Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In this class students will learn the ins and outs of show business, including how to audition for theater, television and movies. The class will conclude with a final performance. Tuition is $550 plus a non-refundable $25 application fee.

For more information, call 609-570-3566 or email projects@mccc.edu. Tomato Patch registration forms are available at www.kelseytheatre.net.

Pre2013KidsinKitchen:
In addition to Camp College’s two 4-week sessions, Kids in the Kitchen is one of the half-day Specialty Camps offered throughout the summer in one-week sessions.  Learn more at www.mccc.edu/camps.

Pre2013SpAgility:
Speed, Agility, Quickness Camp is directed by MCCC Exercise Science Professor John Kalinowski. It is one of nine sports camps offered in one-week sessions from June 24-Aug. 16.  Learn more at www.mccc.edu/camps.

Pre2013TP:
Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops give young people an opportunity to let their light shine on stage at Kelsey Theatre. Offered for 5^th through 12^th graders, each session concludes with a “Festival of the Arts.  Learn more at www.mccc.edu/camps.

MCCC to Host Summer Camps Open House Jan. 27

Mercer County Community College invites families to a Summer Camps Open House on Sunday, Jan. 27, noon to 3 p.m., in the Student Center on the West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road (snow date: Sunday, Feb. 3).  Camp directors will be on hand to provide overviews of all programs and answer questions. Tours of MCCC's extensive facilities will be available, including computer labs, television studio, Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, cafeteria and more. Before and after-camp care is available for all programs.

A variety of popular programs for children ages 6 to 16 will be offered on the West Windsor campus starting June 24, including Camp College, Sports Camps, Specialty Camps, and Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops (starting June 24). Families will be able to submit their camp registration forms at the Open House, guaranteeing a wide selection from Mercer's various offerings. (For those who plan to complete the application at the Open House, some medical information is required. Visit the camp webpage for more information: www.mccc.edu/camps.)

Mercer's summer camps are designed for children to pursue their individual interests and discover new hobbies. Camp College provides an enriching alternative to traditional summer camp in two four-week sessions. Campers ages 6 to 13 may choose from more than 60 subject areas and create a personalized daily schedule. Camp College also offers one-week Specialty Camps for ages 6 through 16 in science, technology, cooking, crafts and more. Mercer's Sports Camps, for ages 6 to 15, offer one-week sessions in popular sports and are taught by high school and college coaches, as well as college athletes.

Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops give students entering grades 5 through 12 a multidisciplinary experience in theater, dance, vocal music, visual arts and video. Each session concludes with a performance and gallery exhibit. Older students may follow their first session with a Master Class that covers the business of show business, including job searches and auditions.

The 2013 summer camp season runs from June 24 to August 16 for Camp College and Sports Camps; Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops will be held June 24 - July 18 for grades 8-12 and July 22 - Aug. 8 for grades 5-7.  A Master Class for grades 8-12 will be held July 22 – Aug. 9.

Additional details about MCCC's summer youth programs are available at www.mccc.edu/camps, or by calling 609-570-3311. Camp College will host additional information sessions on Feb. 16, March 23, and April 27, noon to 2 p.m., in the Student Center on the West Windsor campus.

Camp employment opportunities are available for teachers, counselors ages 17 and up, lifeguards and swim instructors. Call 609-570-3311 or email campcollege@mccc.edu.

Register Now for Spring Break & Summer Camps at the Arts Council of Princeton

Register Now for Spring Break & Summer Camps!   Spring Break Camp (Apr 2 - 6) Art & Stories (ages 5-12) | Teen Theater (ages 13-16)   Summer Camps (Jun 18 - Aug 24)  Arts & Drama (ages 4-9) |  Arts Studios (ages 10-16) Early Bird Prices End at Midnight 2/9/12

 

Arts Council of Princeton   Paul Robeson Center for the Arts   102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542   (609) 924-8777   Classes | Membership | Events | Volunteer | Support | Exhibitions | Info    www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

Montgomery Recreation Has Great Summer Camps Still Available!

Montgomery Recreation has Great Summer Camps still available! (All camps are held Mon - Fri unless otherwise noted).

Please call Montgomery Recreation 609-466-3023 for further info. Summer office hours are M-F, 8am - 6pm. Thank you & enjoy!

NRG Helps Ready YWCA for Summer Camps

NRG Energy, Inc. employees lent a helping hand and lots of muscle to the YWCA Princeton as part of its “NRG Global Giving Day.” In preparation of the June 20th start of the YWCA’s summer day camps, dance camps, gymnastic camps, and adventure camps, NRG volunteers landscaped the grounds, added play space and spruced up the Nursery School/Child Care Center facilities. “Because of NRG’s generous assistance, we can use the thousands saved on landscaping to fund programs and reach even more children,” said Diane Hasili, YWCA’s spokesperson.

Participants included (left to right) front row:  Chris Krupa, Can Sener, Nagarajan Srinivasan, Michael Bramnick, Arlene Eckel, Yusha Hu, Brian Dawson, and Andrew Muc. Back row: Richard Mason, Diane Hasili of the YWCA, Ashay Shah, Nat Duncan, Justin Gilli, Robert Mignone, Christian Schneider, Mike McNeely, Joe Andryszewski, Brad Radimer, Kofi Berantuo, Jay Hodgkins, and Judy Hutton, YWCA CEO.

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Summer Camps 2011 Open Houses

Summer Camp 2011 Open House

June 27, 2011 - Open House, Intelliscience Academy, 501 Forrestal Road, Plainsboro, 609-558-1227
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Information about robotics sessions for children in grades five to eight. Weekly sessions begin Monday, July 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. $300 per week.,

Special Discounts for Fernbrook Farms Summer Camps

Lots of discounts available for Fernbrook Farms Summer Camps!
* Register by April 1st and receive 2% discount
* Siblings attending Camp each receive 5% discount
* Attend Four or more weeks to receive 5% discount
* Returning Campers receive 5% discount
* Children of Active Military receive 5% discount
 
Find our registration forms at www.fernbrookeducation.org and attend an open house to take a wagon ride tour of the farm, meet staff members, visit the animals, and learn about a "typical camp day" at Fernbrook Farms Education Center. 2011 Open Houses are from 1:00-3:00 pm Sunday February 13, March 13, and April 10. Please call 609-298-4028 or email education@fernbrookfarms.com for directions.

MCCC to Host Summer Camps Open House Feb. 20, March 27, and April24

 On Sunday, January 24, Mercer hosts a “Summer Camps Open House” to introduce families to its programs for children ages 6 to 16.  The event takes place from noon to 3 p.m. in the Student Center on Mercer’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.  The snow date is Sunday, January 31. Registration forms will be accepted at the Open House. Additional information about MCCC’s summer youth programs is available at www.mccc.edu.  Camp College will host additional information sessions on Feb. 20, March 27 and April 24, 12 to 2 p.m., in the West Windsor campus Student Center. For more information, call (609) 570-3311. The camps seek area teachers and counselors (students ages 17 and older) who are interested in summer employment.  To learn more about employment opportunities, call (609) 570-3311, or email campcollege@mccc.edu.
 

Determining the Effectiveness of Weight-Loss Summer Camps

Many children and young adults in the U.S. attend weight-loss camps over the summer. Sometimes known as "fat camps," the goal of these programs is simple: lose weight while having fun. Most campers report significant weight loss and having had a positive experience.

However, what differentiates good weight-loss camps from less effective weight-loss camps is not only the quality of the facilities, the food and the staff, but whether the camp experience leads to long-term behavioral change.

Good weight-loss camps direct their entire programs at changing behavior over the long term. Sports, activities, educational and clinical programs are all part of an overall clinical design to teach new behaviors and habits. Cognitive behavioral therapy is likely a core element of the clinical program. And because it is unlikely that a child's behavior will change completely over the course of a summer, let alone one month in the summer, good weight-loss camps will provide follow-up or after-care programs, checking in with kids and their families. Exceptional camps may try to involve families towards the end of the camp experience in an attempt to change the environment into which the child is returning. Some new camps are acting as feeders into residential schools, which enroll students for 6 months or longer - a length of time that is likely to allow for substantial behavioral change.

Other weight-loss camps are more oriented towards short-term weight loss. Portion sizes are reduced. Diet is changed. The activity level is high. But there is effectively no overall clinical model that will effect long-term behavioral change. Frequent weighing is a hallmark of less effective programs. While weighing can be a boost to morale over the summer, it will not be a constructive habit for a child whose behavior has not otherwise changed once he or she returns home.

So if you're thinking about weight-loss camp this summer, think about asking these questions: