2012
CAMP GUIDE
CONTENTS Find the perfect place for some summer fun! AGES 3-15 yrs. 7-15 yrs. 5-16 yrs. 9-18 yrs. 4+ yrs. Grade 6-12 4-18 yrs. 0-7 yrs. 5-18 yrs. PreK-Grade 9 7-18 yrs. PreK-Grade 12 7-14 yrs. 3-15 yrs. 4-14 yrs. 5-10 yrs.
CAMPS Oak Crest Day Camp Computers+Kids Arts Council of Princeton Athlete's Peak Sports Performance Program Dance Expo The Hun School Mercer County Golf Academy Music Together: Princeton Lab School George Street Playhouse Summer Theatre Academy Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart Princeton University Sports Camps Stuart Country Day School Nassau Tennis Club Rambling Pines Day Camp Waldorf School West Windsor Arts Council
Not sure what camp is right for your child or teen? By working with KAREN MEISTER, partner with CAMP EXPERTS & TEEN SUMMERS, you will receive complimentary, confidential, compassionate, and knowledgeable consulting for your children’s and family’s needs. Karen and her colleagues review programs locally and around the world, tour facilities, meet directors and assess program philosophies. They get to know your needs including personalities, budgets, goals, time frames and more. They contact programs and help you navigate and evaluate the multitudes of opportunities. From intense athletics to special needs to arts to travel and college programs and more, CAMP EXPERTS & TEEN SUMMERS will guide you successfully.
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OAK CREST DAY CAMP
3-15 yrs.
When your child goes to OAK CREST DAY CAMP, located in Somerset, NJ, they experience personal growth and success in a safe, well supervised environment. Their beautiful 35 acre facility includes plenty of field space, an indoor air-conditioned Creative Studio and a full Challenge Course with a 40’ climbing tower and zip line. They have 4 heated pools, including their brand new, state of the art 7,000 square foot Aquatic Complex. The OAK CREST experience includes door-to-door transportation from Princeton and surrounding areas, hot lunch, Red Cross certified swim instruction, and professionally screened and trained staff. OAK CREST offers a wide variety of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, archery, ceramics, jewelry, dance, drama, go-karts, cooking, rocketry, mountain biking, skateboarding in their Skate Park, and BMX Biking on their track. An Incredible Summer awaits your child at OAK CREST!
www.OakCrestDayCamp.com
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7-15+ yrs.
COMPUTERS+KIDS
COMPUTERS + KIDS has been engaging area youth in innovative, enriching and exciting computer and technology experiences for 30 years. The camp has been spotlighted by NASA, acclaimed by Trenton Computer Festival, and highly acknowledged by Terrapin Software – designers of LOGO computer language and programmable robots. Campers get to interact with renowned guest specialists, have daily hands-on learning discoveries tailored to their individual interests, and do dynamic group projects. There’s a broad-spectrum of activities inclusive of animé, FLASH, GIF animation, original website creation, game creation, digital movie making, digital music, and programming languages. There is also focus on engineering. One day per week is devoted to programming robots as well as building a take-home robot. Believing in the need for developing both mind and physical fitness, COMPUTERS + KIDS provides a session with a Master Level personal trainer 4 days a week.
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ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
5-16 yrs.
4+ yrs.
DANCE EXPO
Wondering where your child will thrive this spring and summer? Look no further, your child belongs at the ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON’S popular spring and summer camps! Spring Break Camps April 2 – April 6 Art & Stories (ages 5-12) Teen Theater (ages 13-16) Summer Camps ArtSmart June 18 - August 24 (ages 5-9) Summer Arts Studio June 18 - August 17 (ages 10-16) Drama Camp July 2 - July 6 (ages 13-16) July 30 – August 3 (ages 10-12) August 6 – August 10 (ages 13-16) www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
ATHLETE'S PEAK
SPORTS PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
9-18 yrs.
Speed and agility will make your child a better athlete no matter what sport they play! Learn to become faster and more explosive by learning the correct techniques and mechanics of running. ATHLETES PEAK PERFORMANCE training sessions, held at the Lawrenceville School for kids 9-18, will help to improve agility, quickness, speed, explosiveness, reaction time, as well as help to prevent injuries. ATHLETES PEAK summer camp will run from June 18- August 9. Can’t wait until summer? Athletes Peak also offers training classes in the spring. Please contact Tony Rienzo at (908) 930-9490 or tony@athletespeak.com to receive more information.
Looking for a new and exciting camp for your rising star this summer? Here is the scoop on DANCE EXPO’S DANCE CAMPS for ages 4+. Get in the groove as you "Dance Around the World" to explore cultures from around the globe. Join their "Dance Camp" to try your hand at jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and much more. All the World’s a stage in "Musical Theater" as you step up and sing, dance, act and learn about set design, costuming and auditioning. Full and half day camps are available along with before and after care. Join one of our day camps and explore the world of dance in a FUN way!! DANCE EXPO also offers evening classes year round in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and preschool dance for ages 3 and older. Visit us in East Windsor, Plainsboro and Lawrenceville.
Mention PrincetonScoop when you register and receive 15% off!
www.DanceExpo.org
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THE HUN SCHOOL
grades 6-12
Join THE HUN SCHOOL community this summer! Summer Day Camp- (June 25- July 27) For ages 5-13, the day camp provides games, daily swimming, sports, special activity days, and more! The Hun School is staffed with experienced adult counselors. They provide lunch and a snack and campers choose their own activities. The Academic Session- (June 25- July 27) The Hun School has resident or day student programs. With the personal attention of small classes and extra-help period, your child is sure to thrive. Lunch provided. The American Culture and Language Institute- (June 25- July 27) Intensive English instruction provided by Hun School teachers includes cultural and historical trips and lunch is provided. This is a boarding program with a day student option. Sports Camps- Baseball (July 30th-Aug 3rd) and Basketball (July 30thAug 3rd & Aug 6th-10th)Held on the campus of The Hun School and directed by the School’s varsity coaches from 9am-3pm for boys ages 8-15. Activities include morning drills, skill sessions, and afternoon games and competitions. Lunch provided. For more information please call Donna O’Sullivan at (609) 921-7600 ext. 2265 or visit their website, www.hunschool.org.
MERCER COUNTY GOLF ACADEMY
4-18 yrs.
Open to students of all skill levels, MERCER GOLF ACADEMY JUNIOR CAMPS are designed to engage each student in the fundamentals of the game, which includes daily work on all aspects from short game to full swing training and will provide your child with a unique golfing experience. The Academy’s teaching professionals take pride in ensuring that each student is enjoying their camp experience and progressing in the skills that will lead to the enjoyment of the game and for those who are competitive…the keys to winning. All camps are held on Mercer County golf courses, county residency is not required and the cost is the same regardless. Multiple week/child discounts are also offered. Start dates, location & days unless otherwise noted: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 Meets at Princeton C.C., Monday – Friday FutureStars (Ages 4-7): 10:00-11:00 (Mon-Thurs) $75.00/wk Half/Full-Day Camp (Ages 8+): 9:00-12:00/3:00 $225.00/$495.00/wk College Team Prep (H.S. Golfer): 9:00-3:00 (Mon-Thurs) Mountain View G.C.$495.00/wk Competition Training Camp (9 hole avg of <55 max): 8:00-2:00 Mercer Oaks G.C., June 25, July 16, 31, August 6 $550.00/wk
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MUSIC TOGETHER PRINCETON LAB SCHOOL
0-7 yrs.
SINGING, DANCING, DRUMMING, JAMMING! Make beautiful musical memories with your baby, toddler, or preschooler in one of MUSIC TOGETHER’S fun, research-based classes.
Now offering Big Kids classes for children in grades K–2! (a drop-off program) Call us today at (609) 924-7801 to sign up for a free demo class or register! Enrollment begins on March 18th.
www.musictogetherprinceton.com
GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY
On the hunt for a fun, affordable all-day theatre camp for youth and teens? Look no further than the GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE’S SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY! Their staff of professional theatre artists offers classes for students ages 5-18 in the foundations of acting, movement, voice, musical theatre, and design and is ideal for students with or without theatre experience. THE SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY also has convenient early drop-off and late pick-up for parents as well as extended care options from 8am6pm.
5-18 yrs.
PRINCETON ACADEMY
PreK- Grade 9
OF THE SACRED HEART
Are you searching for high interest camps and classes where children have fun while being actively engaged? PRINCETON ACADEMY offers a variety of summer camps and classes for boys and girls entering preschool through 9th grade. Their highly motivated staff has tailored their camps and classes to give children opportunities to learn and build skills that will last a lifetime. PRINCETON ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM includes the four weeks of June 11th through July 6th. Please visit their website to register and learn more about their exciting offerings. SPORTS: preschool - 4th WRITERS WORKSHOP EARLY WRITERS: JK - 1st SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE ART: Entering K - 1st ADVENTURES IN READING AND WRITING, WRITERS WORKSHOP INTERMEDIATE WRITERS: 2nd - 4th MARTIAL ARTS CAMP, NATURE & SURVIVAL: Entering 3rd - 7th LEGO ROBOTICS NXT: Entering 3rd - 8th COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CAMP, MODEL TRAINS: Entering 4th - 9th Entering 5th - 9th graders can join the camps below: BASKETBALL CAMP BASEBALL CAMP ADVENTURE CAMP MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP TENNIS CAMP SOCCER CAMP CROSS COUNTRY CAMP RENAISSANCE ART CAMP MEDIEVAL TIMES ART CAMP
George Street Playhouse Summer Theatre Academy, 6/ 25 – 8/3, Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm. For more information please call (732) 846-2895 x115 or visit their website, www.georgestreetplayhouse.org/ theatreclass/summertheatreacademy
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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY SPORTS CAMPS
7-18 yrs.
Is your child an athlete who is ready to be trained like a Princeton Tiger? Since the early 1990's Princeton University's Office of Conference & Event Services, in conjunction with the Department of Athletics, has been offering sport-specific camps for young athletes. Today, Princeton University hosts about 60 camps and clinics annually, with athletes from around the world in attendance. All camps are held on the beautiful and historic Princeton University campus. Overnight campers reside in one of the University dormitories and take meals in the dining facilities. Each camp is directed by the Princeton University Varsity Coaches, with assistance from college coaches and players from around the country. Ages vary by sport.
STUART COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
PreK- Grade 12
The SUMMER AT STUART program offers boys and girls from preschool to high school opportunities to expand their horizons and discover a new interest. Whether it’s in the art studio, science lab, on the stage, the court or field, or exploring Stuart’s 55 acre wooded campus, their summer students have fun. Guided by experienced and caring staff, boys and girls will enjoy artistic, athletic and educational experiences while making new friends and lasting memories. Before and after camp care is available. www.stuartschool.org/summer
7-14 yrs.
NASSAU TENNIS CLUB Love-15-30-40! Score some big points with your young tennis enthusiast at the local NASSAU TENNIS CLUB’S camp, for kids of all ages and tennis abilities. Their Junior Summer Camp provides campers with a fun outdoor sports experience, while their Tournament Tough camp is for advanced players who are looking to improve and perfect their tennis game. NASSAU TENNIS campers enjoy tennis instruction, conditioning, strategy, match play, off-court games and swimming. They have healthy lunches available as well as half and full day options plus before and after care hours.
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RAMBLING PINES DAY CAMP
3-15 yrs.
Are you are looking for a fun, exciting and nurturing environment for children of all ages? We'd love you to join the Jordan Family for their 35th season at RAMBLING PINES DAY CAMP. They provide transportation, daily lunch (including a fantastic cookout on Fridays), and a daily afternoon snack. The sprawling, 225 acre campus, includes 2 lakes, 4 swimming pools, 4 tennis courts, 4 GaGa courts, sports fields, a gymnasium, extensive indoor facilities, an 18 hole mini-golf course, a low ropes challenge course, a golf driving range, mountain biking trails and much more! Two registered nurses are on duty during camp hours. RAMBLING PINES has a mature, experienced staff that will provide your child with instruction in swimming, arts & crafts, computers, dancing, drama, fishing, gymnastics, golf, music, nature study, soccer, softball, tennis, street hockey, mountain biking, basketball, volleyball, boating, ceramics...and more. Horseback riding is also available.
4-14 yrs.
WALDORF SCHOOL
Are you looking to nourish your child's inherent connection to nature and enliven a sense of wonder? WALDORF SUMMER CAMP provides oldfashioned, healthy activities for children ages 4-14 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Days in their General Camp are filled with singing, play, handcrafts, art, and nature walks, and plenty of time to explore, create, and dream amidst their 20 acres of fields, woods, gardens, and stream. During each of their three 2-week sessions, children experience tie-dying, water play, bread baking, painting, woodworking, and cooperative games. Healthy snacks are provided, and each session ends with a festival day. In addition, they offer Specialty Camps for children ages 10-14, including sculptural arts, theater, sports, gardening, and much more. Extended afternoon option from 1 to 3:30 p.m. is available for all campers. Visit www. princetonwaldorf.org/programs/camp for details and forms.
For more information please call (609) 466-1212 or visit their website, www.ramblingpines.com.
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WEST WINDSOR ARTS COUNCIL 5-10 yrs. Explore and create in a collaborative environment at THE WEST WINDSOR ART CAMP during spring break and summer!
Open House: Sunday,4/1, 2:00-5:00pm Art & Science Camp: Exploring Machines and Movement- (5-10yrs) April 9-13 Multi-Arts Camp- (5-10yrs) June 18-22, June 25-29, August 20-24, August 27-31 Environmental Art Camp- (6-10yrs) August 6-17 Theater Camp- (6-10yrs) August 6-17 Camp day runs from 9:00am-3:00pm, Extended hours offered 7:30am-9:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm. For more details and to register online - www.westwindsorarts.org.
DIRECTORY ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
Paul Robeson Center for the Arts 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-924-8777 www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
HAVE A
HAPPY SUMMER!
Tony Rienzo (908) 930-9490 tony@athletespeak.com www.athletespeak.com
CAMP EXPERTS & TEEN SUMMERS Karen Meister 609.644.4276 Karen@campexperts.com www.campexperts.com
Located at Can Do Fitness Center Princeton Forrestal Village Princeton, NJ 08541 609-730-0746 evalkaplan@cs.com www.computersandkids.com
DANCE EXPO
Dance Expo East Windsor Royal Plaza 510 Route 130 East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-371-2828 www.DanceExpo.org Dance Expo Plainsboro Plainsboro Village Center 4 Market Street Plainsboro, NJ 08536 609-799-7744 www.DanceExpo.org The Dance Network Lawrenceville Manors Shopping Center 160 Lawrenceville Pennington Rd Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-844-0404
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9 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-846-2895 x115 www.georgestreetplayhouse.org
ATHLETE'S PEAK SPORTS PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
COMPUTERS + KIDS SUMMER CAMP
www.westwindsorartscenter.org/camps.html
THE GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY
THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON
PRINCETON ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Director: Vince Geraci vgeraci@princetonacademy.org 1128 Great Road Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel: 609.921.6499 Fax: 609.921.9198 www.princetonacademy.org
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Donna L. O'Sullivan SPORTS CAMPS Director of Auxiliary Services and Summer 71 University Place Programs Princeton, NJ 08540 176 Edgerstoune Road 609.258.3369 Princeton, New Jersey 08540 camps@princeton.edu (609) 921-7600, ext. 2265 www.PrincetonSportsCamps.com donnaosullivan@hunschool.org www.hunschool.org MERCER COUNTY GOLF ACADEMY
Mercer County Golf Academy 1 Wheeler Way, Princeton, NJ 609-520-0040 www.mercercountygolfacademy.com
RAMBLING PINES DAY CAMP
174 Lambertville Hopewell Rd. Hopewell, New Jersey 08525 (609) 466-1212 info@ramblingpines.com www.ramblingpines.com
STUART COUNTRY DAY MUSIC TOGETHER SCHOOL OF THE PRINCETON LAB SCHOOL 66 Witherspoon Street SACRED HEART Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 924-7801 www.musictogetherprinceton.com
1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ 609.921.2330 x275 www.stuartschool.org/summer
NASSAU TENNIS CLUB
WALDORF SCHOOL
1800 Route 206 Skillman, NJ 08558 908-359-8730 www.nassautennis.net
OAK CREST DAY CAMP 92 Cortelyous Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873 Tel:(732) 297-2000, Fax: (732) 821-5017 info@oakcrestdaycamp.com www.OakCrestDayCamp.com
1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-466-1970, x140 summercamp@princetonwaldorf.org www.princetonwaldorf.org
WEST WINDSOR ARTS COUNCIL
West Windsor Arts Center 952 Alexander Road (Historic Princeton Junction Firehouse) West Windsor, NJ 08550 609.716.1931
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