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NEW HORIZONS DAY CAMP “Your Camper can experience THEIR perfect summer!”

Every single camper is different which is why we have built New Horizons to allow children from Kindergarten through 9th Grade to try something new, take a deep-dive into an existing interest, or mix-and-match their day to create the summer of a lifetime!

At NHDC every activity and grade group is led by an 18+ Head Counselor with professional educators leading nearly all our major activity areas. Extensive offseason training, a 4:1 staff ratio, and highly specialized counselors allows us to offer an unparalleled program from athletics to coding... art to archery... cooking to podcasting consisting of OVER 100 UNIQUE ACTIVITIES!

Location: Florham Park, NJ www.NewHorizonsDayCamp.com To advertise call (973) 303-3027 or email advertise@njkidsonline.com

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GOT KIDS? WHAT TO DO! Your Digital Source!

Happy Spring 2021!

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

Be part of our digital campaigns niche ... targeted... in print ... online ... email ... social To advertise: advertise@njkidsonline.com * 973.303.3027

Spring will be the beginning of new connections and in-person options as more open up. We’re so excited to be announcing what’s available for kids and families and we’ll continue to inform you daily on our website.

Please sign up for our enewsletter to stay in the loop (click link below). These ebook editions are a great way to connect to excellent venues awaiting you!

Flip through the pages to see what we’ve found and each links to our sponsors. These new programs and camps are now registering. Cheers to a new season, new options and new hope. Summer is only 4 months away...there is going to be so much to look forward to after a year of isolation!

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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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...

Monday, January 18, 10am-5pm

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

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SLEEPAWAY CAMP? Consider a few weeks of independence

A Rite of Passage developing Independence at an Overnight Camp...

Sleepaway Camp has long been an important stage in a kid’s life where they gain confidence, responsibility and independence, not to mention great friends that may last a lifetime. It is a safe environment, away from their families, where they can learn fabulous, new skills, and experience making decisions for themselves.

CAMP HAWKEYE Moultonborough, NH 03254 www.camphawkeye.com Stereotypes and stigmas are broken down through fun activities like archery, swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, drama, boating and more. Campers decide activities allowing each child the freedom to schedule.

CAMP STONEWALL Connecticut 06277 www.campstonewall.org Co-ed sleepaway camp on the campus of Marianapolis Preparatory School. Days and nights are filled with over 45 daily, fun and silly activities.

CAMP MA-HE-TU Bear Mountain, NY 10911 www.mahetu.org On the shores of beautiful Lake Kanawauke, 40 miles north of NYC, this sleepaway camp for girls is offering 2-week overnight sessions with traditional day camp activities: boating, swimming, arts & crafts and nature hikes while focusing on individual growth, teamwork & empowerment.

CAMP TIOGA Thompson PA 18465 www.camptioga.com Premiere, overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains with outstanding activities and a world-class staff. Campers choose their daily activities including sports, theater, magic, circus arts, moviemaking, escape room, digital arts, gymnastics, dance, music, cooking, horseback riding, rocketry...

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CAMP & EARLY CHILDHOOD OPEN HOUSE • • •

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In-Person By Appointment

Sundays, April 11 & 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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CHESTNUT LAKE CAMP Beach Lake, PA 18405 www.chestnutlakecamp.com Co-ed sleepaway camp offering 7-, 4- and 3-week options to 3rd thru 12th graders.

Located on 200 acres in NE Pennsylvania.

FLEUR DE LIS CAMP Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 www.fleurdeliscamp.org All-girls’ sleepaway camp with staff and counselors guiding campers to make friends, develop confidence, independence, and decision-making skills, while adopting communication & leadership tools.

INDEPENDENT LAKE CAMP Thompson PA 18465 www.independentlake.com Celebrating diversity while promoting creativity, empowerment and individual growth, campers choose their own schedule. Fun activities include trapeze and circus arts, sports, fitness, archery, art, theatre, dance, magic, music, digital arts, swimming, horseback riding, water-skiing, wall-climbing.

POCONO SPRINGS CAMP East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 www.poconospringscamp.com 5- and 3-week co-ed programs filled with an extensive variety of activities and healthy challenges are offered at this beautiful camp in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.

Specialty Sleepaway Camps: CAMP BALLIBAY Wyalusing, PA 18853 www.campballibay.com Offering young artists ages 8-16 quality instruction and opportunities to explore visual arts, dance, theater & music. Enjoy 174-acres of serene mountain top views with gifted artists from all over the world.

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ECONOMICS FOR LEADERS www.fte.org Educational program for HS students’ introduction to economics. Partnering with prestigious universities throughout US, student spend a week on campus learning economic concepts from accredited professors. Fun, hands-on, interactive way to learn!

FRENCH WOODS FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS Hancock, NY 13783 www.frenchwoods.com Located in the Catskill Mountains; a premier performing arts sleepaway camp for artists aged 7 to 17 featuring options in music, art, theater, dance, circus, magic and horseback riding. Young artists select their area of focus or choose a variety of artistic endeavors.

SURF AND TURF ADVENTURE CAMP www.surfandturfcamp.com A day camp but also offering an overnight camp for boys and girls ages 9-15. They hike, bike, swim, tour, and boat everywhere at an adventurous speed.

CAMP LEE MAR Lackawaxen, PA www.leemar.com Founded in 1953, a 7-week residential special needs summer camp for campers ages 7-21. Offering a full curriculum incorporating a strong Academic and Speech program with traditional camp activities.

CAMP DUNNABECK Kent, CT www.kildonan.org/camp-dunnabeck/ An in-person academic summer camp for boys and girls ages 8-16 with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Held on the campus of The Marvelwood School; balances language remediation with traditional camp activities.

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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.

Location: Englewood, NJ 201.568.5566 www.elisabethmorrow.org/programs/summerexplorations To advertise call (973) 303-3027 or email advertise@njkidsonline.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,

Intermediate & Advanced).

• 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.

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

ENROLL TODAY!

WAYNE LOCATION

973.282.5299 waynenj@bachtorock.com waynenj.b2rmusic.com

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Spark up the summer fun at SPARK Day Camp. SPARK is a traditional day camp with plenty of surprises.

• Register for 2-to 8-wks • June 28-August 20 • 9am-4pm with early and late stay options available • Lunch and snacks • On-site registered nurse and/ or EMT • CPR/First Aid certified staff SPARK Day Camp offers two fullsized skating/hockey rinks, acres

of natural wooded areas, GaGa pits, human foosball, climbing trees with low ropes apparatus, three outdoor pools, an artificial turf field, laser tag, indoor facilities for creative and performing arts, and so much more! As an added bonus of being at the Middletown Sports Complex, SPARK campers can ice skate throughout the summer. SPARK Day Camp also has several special events and theme days: Carnivals, Color War, Hawaiian luaus, campfires and Olympics.

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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.

TRAILBLAZERS.ORG

130 YEARS, AND COUNTING!

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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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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

Get ready for

Summer Camp!

JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST At My Gym Camp, we activate the fun every single day. Our themes and programs constantly change, so no two days of camp are ever the same.

Space is limited-save your spot today!

Book Today!

Glen Rock • (201) 444-4644 mygym.com/glenrock New Providence • (908) 665-2122 mygym.com/newprovidence Westfield • (908) 317-0888 mygym.com/westfield

www.mygym.com/glenrock www.mygym.com/newprovidence www.mygym.com/westfield

#MyGymFun 3 locations!

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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

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Got Kids? IN-PERSON THINGS TO DO...

WHAT’S OPENING? We’ve found these in-person attractions Need help overcoming cabin fever? These wonderful venues have

reopened for safe smart fun and for your in-person enjoyment. Please abide by all COVID19 safety protocols. Reserve ahead of time and keep checking back with updated ticketing inventory. Mask up!

AVIATION HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM Make online reservations to go see their unique exhibits including real live aircraft, helicopters, airplane models, and the museum’s custom built “Fundamentals of Flight” interactive aerodynamics exhibit. Teterboro. www.njahof.org AMERICAN DREAM MALL Check out the largest indoor theme park with attractions such as Nickelodeon Universe, Big Snow, Dream Works Water Park, Angry Birds Not So Mini Golf Club, It’s Sugar Candyland adventure and more coming. Shop, eat, and just walk around. East Rutherford.

BATTLESHIP NJ TOURS 62 Battleship Place, Camden Repening with tours on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm through March. Experience a Fire Power tour of our nation’s most decorated

battleship. Guests touring the ship can check out the massive 16-inch gun turrets, track a tomahawk missile in the Combat Engagement Center, learn how the crew lived aboard this floating city and more!

BERGEN COUNTY ZOO Free admission and open but capacity will be monitored. Zoo traffic goes one way. Walk around outdoors and spot the animals. Paramus BRONX ZOO Reserve a date online for an admission ticket and enter the zoo within one hour of the entry time, then stay as long as you like. You can also book a private encounter for your group of six of more. www.bronxzoo.com

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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 knowl-

edge 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 Summer registration begins April 5th, 2021.

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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FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM Home School Days - in person events every month. Morristown. www.arboretumfriends.org

first weekend every month. Go see the Mega Model Train Gallery. Morristown. www.morrismuseum.org

GREAT SWAMP OUTDOOR EDUCATION CTR Maple Sugar Demo days in March, Family Farm Strolls, and Scavenger Hunts. Chatham. www.morrisparks.net

SKYZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK Pinebrook, Mount Olive, Allendale, Springfield, Ocean Reserve for open jump or glow (at select locations) tickets. Some locations offer private group play. www.skyzone.com

GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE A sculpture garden, arboretum, and museum.

Experience a 42-acre landscaped park and its seasonal transformation; engage with new sculptures throughout the landscape with nearly 300 sculptures on view. Reduced price of $10 Thurs-Mon from 10am–6pm thru March 31.

IMAGINE THAT!!! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM General Admission Tues - Sun - with Special Appearances at Weekend events. East Hanover. www.imaginethatmuseum.com LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER Thurs-Sun. Buy tickets online. DC Superheroes, Making Mammoths, Sock Skating Rink, Planets Show, One World One Sky, Beyond Rubik’s Cube.... www.lsc.com MONSTER MINI GOLF Reserve your optional tee time! Swing your way to non-stop fun. Unique mini golf experience with 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Play in a state-of-the-art-arcade and enjoy a laser maze.

Fairfield 973.244.0026, Paramus 201.261.0032, www.monsterminigolf.com MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM Galleries are reopened. Montclair. Come in for family workshops and classes. www.montclairartmuseum.com MORRIS MUSEUM Opened Saturdays and Sundays. Free admission

IPLAY AMERICA Reserve tickets to this indoor amusement park full of rides for all ages, including go-karts, minibowling, carousel, rollercoaster, skyscraper, laser tag, 4D theater, arcade, and new ride - Reverse Time.

Freehold. www.iplayamerica.com SAHARA SAMS Reserve a one day ticket or season pass to visit the indoor waterpark. West Berlin. www.saharasams.com SIX FLAGS Park opens March 27th.

New for 2021, the world’s tallest, fastest and longest single rail coaster, Jersey Devil Coaster.

STATUE OF LIBERTY The new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island has reopened. Tours available include the grounds of Liberty Island (Reserve Ticket) and the Hard Hat Tour of Ellis Island (includes the Liberty Island Reserve Ticket).

STATUE CRUISES Go see Ellis Island, 911 memorial and museum, and One World Observatory!

STORM KING ART CENTER Get outside and experience art in nature. Advance tickets for Saturday or Sunday visits 10am4:30pm. New Windsor, NY.

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