Kids & Camp Guide 2016

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OUR 41st SUMMER OF FUN! •Door-to-Door Bus Service Included •Lunch and Snacks Provided •Great Sibling Discounts

•Ages 3 to 15

•Electives •Sports Instruction •Creative Arts •Performing Arts •Boating •Fishing •Horseback •Red Cross Swim Lessons •Archery •Outdoor Skills

www.ramblingpines.com

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Feb. 21 & March 6 1pm to 3pm

174 Lambertville Hopewell Rd., Hopewell, NJ 08525 • (609) 466-1212 4 | Town Topics

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YMCA CAMP MASON OVERNIGHT CAMP ANYWHERE FROM HERE

Located in Hardwick, NJ adjacent to the spectacular Delaware Water Gap

Overnight Camp for ages 7-16 Ranch Camp - Adventure Trips - Leadership Programs Heated Pool - Skatepark - Archery - Boating - FREE Daily Trip Options Campers & Staff from Around the Globe - Ropes Courses - Music Program Horseback Riding - Nature/Farm Program - Mountain Biking- Hiking Modern, Comfortable Lodging - Superior Staff - So much more!

SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSES March 19, April 24, May 14: 1pm 23 Birch Ridge Road Hardwick, NJ 07865

(908) 362-8217

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• Thriving, diverse coed community for ages 5 to 17.

• Thriving, diverse coed courses. community • Credit, enrichment, and E.S.L. • Newfor Redesigned ages 5 toS.A.T. 17. Prep and A.C.T. Prep courses.

• Hun Day Camp with games, sports, swimming, • Credit, enrichment, and E.S.L. adult counsellors, and hot lunch.

• Boarding available for ages 13 to 18. courses.

Call (609)S.A.T. 921-7600 • New Redesigned Prep and or email summer@hunschool.org for information A.C.T. Prep courses. www.hunschool.org

• Hun Day Camp with games, sports, swimming, 2016 adult counsellors, and hot lunch.

• Boarding available for ages 13 to 18.

Call (609) 921-7600 or email summer@hunschool.org for information www.hunschool.org

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609-921-7104 • www.rider.edu/conservatorycamps

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2016 PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA SUMMER CAMP

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STAR THIS SUMMER princetonymca.org

ONE-WEEK SESSIONS: JUNE 20 - AUGUST 26 7:30am-6:00pm BEFORE & AFTER CARE INCLUDED DAILY FIVE OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM! AGES 3-15 PRESCHOOL CAMP DISCOVERY CAMP MVP SPORTS CAMP SPECIALTY CAMP TEEN CAMP

AMAZING BENEFITS Same low price as last year!

Camper Membership Options AM & PM Half Day Options Awesome weekly themes REVAMPED Specialty Camps FOR AMAZING KIDS!

Creating lasting summer memories since 1977.

Serving ages 4 to 14.

Visit www.gsdaycamp.org to learn more.

Contact Beau Byrtus, director, at bbyrtus@georgeschool.org with questions. kids and camps

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Kids&Camps a summer guide

Arts Council of Princeton Summer Programs

102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 609-924-8777 artscouncilofprinceton.org The Arts Council of Princeton offers a wide range of classes, workshops and camp programs. Explore below by age and medium. Sign up today…be creative and have some fun!

Cambridge School Summer Programs

100 Straube Center Blvd., Pennington, NJ 08534 609-730-9553 www.thecambridgeschool.org Cambridge School is an independent K-12 special education school for children who have been diagnosed with language-based learning disabilities — such as dyslexia, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, among others. However, we believe that our students have learning differences, not learning disabilities.

Fusion Academy Princeton

116 Stanhope Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-919-9193 fusionacademy.com Fusion is an accredited private middle and high school and each session has just one student and one teacher per classroom.

Unique? Yes. We customize teaching and curriculum for each student’s unique strengths and learning style. Teachers and staff are committed to building positive relationships to encourage and inspire students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

George School Day Camp

1690 Newtown Langhorne Rd, Newtown, PA 18940 215-579-6689 www.gsdaycamp.org Our program focuses on age-appropriate games and activities to promote friendship and fun. Children practice skills—like working with others, waiting their turn, and handling success, failure, and frustration—in an environment where they are encouraged by a supportive and loving staff.

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The Hun School of Princeton Summer Programs

176 Edgerstoune Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540 609-921-7600 www.hunschool.org We offer several summer programs from June 27th to August 12th, for ages 5 to 18.

Located between Philadelphia and New York City, The Hun School of Princeton is nestled on an idyllic forty-five acre campus, less than two miles from downtown Princeton and Princeton University.

Hunter Farms Summer Riding Program

1315 The Great Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-2932 www.HunterFarms.us Riding and jumping lessons for children and adults at all levels. Instruction at its very best! Overseen by former United States equestrian team rider & international coach Andrew H. Philbrick. 34 Years in Princeton.

Mathnasium of Princeton

301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-256-MATH (6284) www.mathnasium.com/princeton In 2014, Mathnasium of Princeton opened to provide kids in the Princeton, NJ area with math tutoring and homework help. Our goal is to help kids in our community excel in math while building confidence that carries over to other areas of school and life.

Nassau Racquet and Tennis Club 1800 US-206, Skillman, NJ Nassau Tennis Grand Slam Summer Camp is designed to encourage and develop junior players of all ages and abilities. Three programs are available: Junior Tennis & Sports: for all ages (5-17) and ability levels, Tournament Tough: tournament and high school players, High Performance Summer Training Program: sectionally and nationally ranked tennis players.

Full- and Half- Day, Before & After Care, Daily Rates, Weekly Rates are available.

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The Pennington School Summer Camps

112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-1838 www.pennington.org Offering week-long camps for rising first- through ninth-graders (and some high school sports programs) in arts, sports, and academic enrichment. Camps begin the week of June 27 and run through midAugust. We also offer a three-week USA Culture & Education Summer Camp for international students.

Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, Inc.

116 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-514-1600 princetondance.com Educational and fun summer dance experiences await students of all ages and levels at Princeton Dance and Theater Studio. PDT’s full and half-day programs include ballet, modern dance, hip-hop, and tap. One-week to five-week programs are geared towards those who want to learn to dance in a supportive environment.

Princeton Day School

650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-6700 www.pds.org/summer-programs An extensive and diverse selection of enrichment programs for campers entering grades PreK to 12.

Princeton Family YMCA

59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, NJ 08540 609–497–YMCA (9622) www.princetonymca.org The Princeton Family YMCA Summer Day Camp is one of the most powerful ways for your children to learn lessons that will serve them throughout their lives-and this summer, we invite your family to join us to be a part of something very special.

Princeton Tennis Program

92 Washington Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-520-0015 www.ptp.org PTP’s mission is growing the game of

Private schools summer camps sports enrichment programs tennis by offering high quality group instruction and programs without regard to age, abilities, skill level or financial means.

PTP is dedicated to serving players who might not otherwise participate in tennis, and to pursuing a standard of excellence in teaching and education that encourages the development of health, character, good sportsmanship and responsible citizenship.

Rambling Pines Day Camp

174 Lambertville Hopewell Rd., Hopewell, NJ 08525 609-466-1212 www.ramblingpines.com Since our opening in 1976, we have created a fun, exciting, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. Our camp is located on 225 acres of fields and woods in the nearby Sourland Mountains. We have four beautiful heated swimming pools, air-conditioned interior spaces, and activities to suit every child’s likes and abilities. We have aquatics, athletics, performing arts, creative arts, outdoor education, horseback riding, and so much more.

Splendor Bilingual Montessori Summer Camp

92 Youngs Rd, Hamilton, NJ 08619 609-586-1118 splendormontessori.com 8 weeks, July 5th-August 26th, 2016 Combination of summer fun and learning under Montessori principles in all aspects of creativity, academics, and hands-on experience Music, Gym, Water Play, Gardening and many more fun learning activities

Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association

31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-7592 www.thewatershed.org Campers spend summer days outside exploring the wonders of nature on our 930-acre reserve. They learn about nature and themselves while playing in our fields, forests, pond, and stream with campers their age.

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Summer Camps

1200 Stuart Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540 609-921-2330 www.stuartschool.org From sports camps to summer courses, our summer programs take campers outside to explore Stuart’s 55 acre wooded campus in Princeton, into the art studio and science labs, onto the stage, and out to the sports fields.

Terhune Orchards

330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton NJ 08540 609-924-2310 www.terhuneorchards.com/summer-camp The two one-week sessions focus on how the farmer and nature work together to grow healthy crops. This hands-on program includes a variety of activities, games, crafts and field trips that will teach the campers about farm life.

Yankees Baseball Summer Camps

Held for one week at Princeton Day School 212-381-7786 Elite baseball instruction

YMCA Camp Mason

23 Birch Ridge Rd., Hardwick, NJ 07825 908-362-8217 www.campmason.org At Camp Mason we pride ourselves in offering our families a unique blend of traditional and adventure summer camp experiences. Whether you’re looking for a traditional overnight camp, day camp, ranch camp, adventure trips, or counselorin-training program, Camp Mason has a program that’s right for you.

Tomato Patch Summer Workshops at Kelsey Theatre

Mercer County Community College 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor, NJ 08550 609-570-3333 www.kelseyatmccc.org/tomato_patch Taught by professional artists, on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College, Tomato Patch, now in its 42nd year, is the longest running, most successful multidisciplinary summer arts program in central New Jersey

Westminster Conservatory of Music

101 Walnut Lane, Princeton NJ 08540 609-921-7104 www.rider.edu/conservatorycamps Take your music to the next level—at camp.

The Conservatory offers a variety of music camps for toddlers through high school. We welcome students with or without previous musical experience. There is something for everyone!

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Splendor Bilingual Montessori Summer Camp Ages 2.5-6 8 weeks, July 5th-August 26th, 2016 Combination of summer fun and learning under Montessori principles in all aspects of creativity, academics, and hands-on experience. Weekly themes and corresponding field trips. Music, Gym, Water Play, Gardening and many more fun learning activities

Please see our website for operating hours and more info – splendormontessori.com 92 Youngs Rd, Hamilton, NJ 08619 | 609-586-1118 | splendormontessori@gmail.com 10 | Town Topics

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REGISTER FOR FUN AND EDUCATIONAL SUMMER DANCE PROGRAMS! FREE CLASSESNOW AT PDT

OPEN HOUSE

Compassionate training within a culture of high expectations Princeton Dance and Theater Studio is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 9 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels.

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Summer Intensive Ages 10-20 Summer Intensive Junior Ages 8-10 Stars Ages 5-7 aturday, September 6th • 9Dancing AM – 12PM Little Dancing Stars Ages 3-4 y PDT offers the area's finest dance education.

Dance with Me Ages 2-3 Meet PDT’s world-class staff and take FREE classes Kick’n & Click’n in Primary Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. Beginner Tap Series

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Offering 10 Weekly Options for Art Enrichment for Ages 5-9, 10-12, 13-16 June 27 – September 2 Register online, call or come in!

Paul Robeson Center for the Arts 102 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ | 609.924.8777 artscouncilofprinceton.org kids and camps

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July 11th, 18th, 25th August 1st, 8th Monday to Friday • 9 am to 3:30 pm

• Explore the farm, fields & woods • Share life on the farm • Grow, harvest, cook & eat farm vegetable & fruits • Have fun!

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Week-long camps for ages 10—15 run by Pennington School faculty offering unique opportunities in the arts, academics, and athletics.

Check our website for dates and details: www.pennington.org/ summerprograms

Questions?

Please contact director Jeff Eckerson at summerprograms@ pennington.org or at 609–737–1842

Use code TT10 to receive 10% off each week of camp. Must register by April 1.