NJ KIDS April 2021 Edition

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CAMP & EARLY CHILDHOOD OPEN HOUSE •

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In-Person By Appointment

Sunday, May 2 11 AM - 1 PM

• Camp starts June 28 - August 27 • Ages 2 - Grade 9 • Savings on Camp Ruach registrations

Camp Staff Positions Available

Blaustein Early Childhood Center

• Spots Available Now and for Fall 2021 • Ages 6 Weeks - Kindergarten • SAVE $150 on new registrations

Some photos taken pre-covid.

Camp and Early Childhood Center adhere to all safety and health protocols.

Schedule your appointment today at ssbjcc.org/openhouse ssbjcc.org • 908.443.9018

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GOT KIDS? WHAT TO DO! Your Digital Source!

What a difference a year makes!

Please find all our publications as digital pubs online at www.njkidsonline.com/ebooks Flip our ebooks with direct links

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Now delivering the NJ KIDS issues digitally ... our web, enewsletters and social platforms are here to inform you of what’s available for your children.

Thankfully after one year, we are ramping up again! Our online calendars are starting to bulk up with lively and fun, outdoors and indoors, virtual and in-person, free and fabulous ... things to do. We’re so excited to be announcing new offerings daily. This ebook brings you a snapshot of opportunities ranging from music, art, academic, drama to outdoor adventures.

Summer is approaching and camps are ready. Register and sign up now as spots may be still limited due to COVID. Flip through these pages to see what may fit your child’s interests. Summer is less than 3 months away! Yeah!

The NJ Kids Team!

NJ Kids On The Go! is published by NJ Kids Media Group, Inc. PO Box 542, Roseland, NJ 07068. We assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions, nor do we recommend programs, nor do we warrant the accuracy or reliatbility of any of the information contained in this book. Nothing herein contained may be reproduced in any manner without written permission of NJ Kids Media Group, Inc. Copyright 2021 NJ Kids On The Go!

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Summer Day Camps & Programs at RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Programs for kids & teens ages 4-17....Build a robot.

Design a website. Learn to sew.

Prepare for a standardized test...

Raritan Valley Community College offers kids & teens classes throughout the year including during school break periods and over the summer. Your children will learn and develop their mental and physical abilities in a safe and enriching environment.

This summer, RVCC has a litany of virtual programs for grade school to high school students.

• Virtual Black Rocket & Super Science Programs are being

offered to increase knowledge in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).

• Interactive Intro to Astronomy course.

• English and writing courses including our Journalistic Writing, Workshops for Young Writers, and more.

• Enrichment and artistic programs include Fantasy Fun Crafts, Time Management & Vision Boards.

• RVCC will be working with the High-Level 5th Quarter Training program to provide a health & wellness camp.

• SAT/ACT prep courses

118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg | sandile.manzini@raritanval.edu 908-526-1200 x8454 https://www.raritanval.edu/community-resources/programs-for-kids-and-teens

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DENVILLE LOCATION 973.343.5250 denville@bachtorock.com denville.b2rmusic.com

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WAYNE LOCATION

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Learning, Friends & Fun Camp!

Infant & Toddler Programs | Preschool | Kindergarten Spots Available for the school year.

In-Person & Remote Learning Options - Accepts Kids 0 - 13 • Montessori Philosophy • Language Immersion Options in Chinese/Spanish • Fun-themed Activities throughout the summer CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR Westfield - May 1 • Warren - May 8 Registration Fee Waived for Registration Fee Waived for Onsite Enrollment.

Onsite Enrollment.

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Count on us for a summer of BOLD learning with our D-E 360° Summer Connections programs scheduled to run from July 6 through August 13 on the campus of Dwight-Englewood School.

D-E 360° Summer Connections has a range of experiences that include art and design, theater, music and movement, environmental conservation and STEM leadership, academic and life skills building as well as more traditional “camp” programs for learners at all ages for six weeks this summer.

IMMERSIVES: Summer Immersives for Students in Grades 5+: Art and Design; STEM Leadership & Environmental Conservation; and Theater, Movement and Music

DISCOVERIES & ADVENTURES Day Camp for Preschool through Grade 5 – Summer 2021 Summer Participants may join us for two, four, 2021 Themed Weeks: Oh the Places You’ll Go…Staging our in-person or all six weeks. comeback as a way to chart a new course of history. Our Discoveries ACADEMICS: and Adventures campers explore Summer Academics for Students in Grades 5+: Middle School Academic each week’s theme. The camp experience includes specialty activities Enrichment, Academic Prep for Rising 9th and 10th Graders & High like tennis, golf and archery, fencing, yoga and waterplay.

School Elective Courses for Credit Englewood | 201.569.9500 x7503| de360info@d-e.org www.DE360.d-e.org | @DE360SummerConnections To advertise call (973) 303-3027 or email advertise@njkidsonline.com

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Let’s Make Music This Summer at Westminster Conservatory of Music @ Rider U. Musical, life-changing, learning experience for young musicians, music lovers from beginners to aficionados, ranging from PK to 12th grade, can appreciate this musical camp at Rider University in Lawrenceville. Virtual options offered also. This summer is the perfect opportunity to pursue your child’s love of music and to discover and develop your child’s artistic and creative, musical performance abilities.

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Early Childhood Music Camps Young Composers Camp Keyboard Violin Cello Ukelele Piano Viola Bass Flute String Orchestra Camp Chamber Music Camp Jazz Starters Camp

Lawrenceville | 609-896-5000 https://www.rider.edu/academics/colleges-schools/westminster-college-arts/ westminster-conservatory-music/summer-camps Page 8

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VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NEW JERSEY

SUMMER ART CAMP JUNE 21– AUGUST 27

IN-PERSON & ONLINE ART CAMPS FOR AGES 5–18

artcenternj.org 908.273.9121 68 Elm Street | Summit, NJ | 07901

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Summer Explorations of The Elisabeth Morrow School Summer Explorations Day Camp • Early Childhood Program (ages 2 thru 1st grade): classroom offers a unique blend of camp based program with music, and school for students ages 2 to movement, art, outdoor play...

14. Located in Englewood, NJ on beautiful 14 acre wooded campus, • Grades 2 - 6: weekly program choices in art, sports, drama, students participate in a wide semath, reading, outdoor/nature, lection of weekly half and full day filmmaking, woodworking, creprogram options. Camp opens ative writing, STEM...

June 28th - August 6th • Grades 7 - 9: leadership programs to build skills.

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From ages 6-17, there is an adventure for everyone! We spent 2020 preparing for a SAFE, FUN, and SCREEN-FREE summer filled with laughter, connections, and learning.

Register or attend an Info Session today at trailblazers.org.

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Summer Camp

JUNE 28 - AUGUST 13TH

learning & fun IN-PERSON CAMP AGES 4 -13 201-871-8808 ENGLEWOOD NJ Licensed to use Applied Scholastics™ educational services and materials.

Ability School Summer Program offers a unique experience for children to have a great summer while enhancing their academic skills.

In the morning, students work on individualized programs like mathematics, science or writing skills.

During the afternoons, they enjoy camp adventures & activities like picnicking, water fun, arts & crafts, games, nature walks and a variety of weekly projects and activities. Safety protocols have been implemented, space will be very limited.

Themed weeks include: • Outdoor Adventure • Space • Art • STEM • Music & Drama • The World Around Us • Sports REGISTERING NOW: - For ages 4-12 - 7 weeks from Jun 28 - Aug 13 - Choose Session One (4 wks) or Session Two (3 Weeks) - Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm (Aftercare too)

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GENERAL AND TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS offer summer fun for everyone!

General Day Camps provide great experiences and long-lasting, happy memories in a kid’s life. It is where they gain confidence, responsibility and independence, not to mention new friends that may last a lifetime. It is a safe environment, where they can learn new skills, experience making decisions for themselves, and relish in the joys of summer! Here are some great options for general and traditional day camps which provide a broad range of experiences and an excellent array of activities. Many of these camps are located in wooded areas among acres of recreational fields, and maybe even with a lake. Some may be on college campuses fully immersed in an academic environment.

CAMP RAMAQUOIS 30 Mountain Rd, Pomona, NY 10970 www.ramaquois.com Day camp for boys and girls ages 3 to 15 on a gorgeous, 44-acre property with a lake, 9 Page 16

heated swimming pools, and state-of-theart facilities. Activities include: adventures, arts & crafts, sports, fashion, gymnastics, horseback riding, leadership training, music, nature, performing arts, STEM, and travel.

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Time to Explore...

3D Printing Archeology and World-Making Debate and Public Speaking Designing Role-Playing Games Drone Programming Dystopian Short Story Writing Escape Room Creation Financial Literacy Ice Cream Shop Entrepreneur Investment and the Stock Market Minecraft Obstacle Course Mock Trial & Criminal Justice Phonics Poetry Programming in Python / Java Programming Minecraft Mods Roblox Game Development Science for Future Physicians Virtual Reality Writing Minecraft Stories YouTube Video Creation and more...

www.iisummer.com 908-899-1338

Chatham - Paramus - Princeton Short Hills - Summit - Somerset - Virtual

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CAMP RIVERBEND 116 Hillcrest Road, Warren, NJ 07059 www.campriverbend.com Where “tradition meets tomorrow”, this camps boasts a huge selection of daily activities including: high ropes, yoga, pedal carts, cooking, technology, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, arts & crafts, multiple sports, challenge and ninja courses, performing arts, games, nature trails, a wetland sanctuary, along with a variety of indoor and outdoor athletic facilities.

CAMP SACAJAWEA 242 Adelphia Rd, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 www.sacajaweadaycamp.com Held on 144 acres in southern Monmouth County, this outdoor day camp for girls ages 3-15 engages in a wide range of activities and Girl Scout traditions which include: hiking, swimming, archery, arts & crafts, zip lines, wall climbing, campfires, STEM and more. All girls are welcome to attend but must sign up for a Girl Scout membership.

CAMP VERITANS 225 Pompton Road, Haledon, NJ, 07508 www.campveritans.com For kids Pre-K through 10th grade, this ACA accredited summer day camp provides outstanding activities and staff dedicated to campers’ safety and development. Activities include: Red Cross Instructional Swim, go-carts, sports, rope course, arts & crafts, drama, gymnastics, science, nature and more. Transportation too.

DEERKILL DAY CAMP 54 Wilder Rd. Suffern, NY 10901 www.deerkilldaycamp.com Popular day camp in northern NJ for campers ages 3 to 15 offering children the opportunity to try new sports and activities and form life-long friendships. Activities and Page 18

classes include: swimming, ceramics, woodworking, dance, music, theater, photography, archery, to name a few. The grounds have a large, heated pool, an array of athletic fields, a 28-foot climbing tower, a 250-foot zipline.

DEER MOUNTAIN DAY CAMP 63 Call Hollow Rd, Pomona, NY 10970 www.deermountaindaycamp.com Offering a “sleepaway-range of activities” and amenities in a day camp setting, campers ages 3-15 can explore their talents, unlock their creativity, enhance skills and discover new passions. Swimming , sports, fine arts, performing arts, outdoor adventure, STEM, waterfront events, batting cages, golf, gaga courts ...

ELISABETH MORROW SCHOOL SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 435 Lydecker St. Englewood, NJ, 07631 www.elisabethmorrow.org/programs/summerexplorations Summer day program offering a unique blend of camp and educational activities for students ages 2 to 14. Full and half day options are available. Activities are age and grade appropriate and can include: art, sports, technology, drama, math, reading, STEM, woodworking, creative writing, filmmaking...

FERNBROOK FARMS 142 Bordentown Georgetown Rd, Chesterfield, NJ 08515 www.fernbrookfarms.com Time to unplug and explore the outside world at the farm. Full and partial day options are available for campers aged 3 - 15 so that they may develop a “sense of appreciation of the natural world, agriculture, and healthy lifestyles.” Campers will get a true farm experience. continued....

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...a true family destination

Largest train display plus dolls, art and music too!

Did you know that Northlandz is now in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the World’s Largest Model Railroad?

• 16-acre world-class attraction is a museum of art, music, and doll displays too.

• Explore the 94-room Doll mansion, La Peep Doll House Welcome to Northlandz...The World’s • Enjoy the largest playland for Largest Miniature Wonderland, a kids with a stage, piano, organs, unique hidden gem. If your child loves ping pong and table games, trains, this unique attraction offers excitement and endless surprises for train large legos, toy horses and small electric cars. enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike, • Go on the Outdoor Train Ride and is located in Flemington, NJ just • Sensory friendly! over an hour from NYC and PA.

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indoor exhibit only (Outdoor train ride @ additional fee)

495 US-202 Flemington, NJ | www.northlandz.com

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Seaton Hackney Stables - Horseback Riding Wondering what your child can do over the summer? Looking for something different that combines the great outdoors with education and fun? Send your child to Seaton Hackney Stables for one of our weekly summer camp programs! Learn how to ride, horsemanship, grooming and tacking, weekly gymkhana.

CAMP OPTIONS: • 5 to 17 years old, forming groups according to age and level of experience (PEP, Standard,

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Half-day, Full day (Ride 2-3 times daily, either in lessons, on trail rides, performing a lunge session &Equisthenics.

FlexCamp: spend an exciting day at the Stables and ride at least twice throughout the day, available all year Early Drop-off or Late pick-up Weekly camps run all summer until Labor Day. Learn basic safety, grooming, tacking & barn mgmt skills.

Location: Morristown, NJ | 973.644.3355 www.seatonhackney.com To advertise call (973) 303-3027 or email advertise@njkidsonline.com

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Day Camps continued....

GATE HILL DAY CAMP 750 Gate Hill Rd, Stony Point, NY, 10980 www.gatehilldaycamp.com Campers receive individual attention at this 33-acre facility promoting inclusivity and a varied program with traditional camp activities plus swimming, STEAM, Early Childhood and LIT for students 3 to 15 years old.

Meals and transportation are included.

JCC CAMP RUACH 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 www.jcccampruach.org High-caliber, inclusive and welcoming day camp for campers Pre-K through 9th grade.

Diverse programming includes: swimming, art, cooking, music, sports, archery, ropes, STEM, dance, karate, entertainment, and more. Full and half day programs are available as well as overnight enriching activities for students in 7th-9th grade.

LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA 100 Fanny Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ, 07046 www.lakelandhillsymca.com/programs/childcare/summer-day-camps/ Committed to child safety and proper educational and character development, this camp focuses on children ages 6 - 15. The 4 or 8 week sessions incorporate YMCA healthy eating and physical activity standards while making an impact in the community. Activities include: archery, brainiac academy, social emotional learning, heroic journey, dance and cheer, to name a few.

LIBERTY LAKE DAY CAMP 1195 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown, NJ 08505 www.libertylakedaycamp.com Liberty Lake is a magical day camp for hundreds of children, ages 4 to 15, (and staff Page 22

ages 16+) to expand their talents, make new friends, and develop the life skills needed to be successful in the 21st century. From the Preschool Turtles Program, up through the dynamic Teen Leadership Program, campers choose from over 60 elective activities, while being surrounded by 60 acres of natural beauty.

MORRISTOWN BEARD DAY CAMP 70 Whippany Rd, Morristown, NJ. 07960 www.mbs.net/about/summer-programs A State-licensed and ACA accredited facility located on a beautiful 22-acre campus, designed to help children develop skills in sports, arts and crafts, drama, swimming and science. The daily schedule consists of structured periods, with a flexible schedule on special event days. Activities include: Aquatics, Athletics, Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts, Science, Games, and Teen Trips, while specialty camps can include such great themes as: Hogwarts Summer Camp, CIT Program, Guppies-Half Day, Soccer Clinic, Girls Lacrosse Clinic, Beginner Bike Camp, Mountain Biking Camp, & Robotics.

NEW HORIZONS DAY CAMP 235 Brooklake Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932 www.newhorizonsdaycamp.com Let your Kindergarten through 9th grade camper choose their perfect summer camp experience as they select from over 100 possible activities offered at this camp.

From athletics to coding, from art to archery, and cooking to podcasting, these unique activities are sure to inspire and excite your student this summer.

92Y DAY CAMPS 1395 Lexington Avenue, NYC, NY 10128 www.92y.org/camps Blending athletic, artistic and educational activities on a 50-acre campground in NJ KIDS On The Go! | www.njkidsonline.com

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Rockland County, this camp welcomes kids ages 3 to 18. Appropriately grouped by age, and social & emotional development, their huge selection of activities are held in stateof-the-art facilities, interactive studios, and thrill-seeking adventure courses.

SPARK DAY CAMP 214 Harmony Rd, Middletown, NJ, 07748 www.sparkdaycamp.com Full day camp, for 6 to 12 year olds, housing 2 full-size skating/hockey rinks, acres of wooded trails, gaga pits, 3 outdoor pools, athletic fields, laser tag and various additional indoor facilities for games, creative & performing arts. “Empowering campers to feel positive about themselves and to grow as confident individuals as they further their skill development and learn to be supportive members of an inclusive community.”

SPRING LAKE DAY CAMP 234 Conklintown Rd, Ringwood, NJ. 07456 www.springlakedaycamp.com Spring Lake Day Camp offers a traditional co-ed day camp for ages 3 to 15 with a

mini day option for the younger campers.

ACA-accredited camp with options that include full or half day sessions. They offer 3 main camps: Junior, Girls and Boys with an additional option for a Junior Training Program for grades 9 & 10. Spring Lake Day Camp programs are individually designed to match the age and abilities of each camper.

The low ratio of 3:1 (campers to counselors) is what sets SLDC apart with superior attention, care and guidance.

STEVE & KATE’s MONTCLAIR SUMMER DAY CAMP 155 Lorraine Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043 www.steveandkatescamp.com Campers can shape their own day at this camp, selecting from a variety of available activities and games. A flexible registration is also available. Campers will be placed in interest-based, pod-like groups where they can immerse themselves in activities and projects. Each “pod” will have the opportunity for indoor and outdoor classes and play and will be served lunches and snacks.

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