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New Jersey Traditional Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
New Jersey traditional summer camps introduce kids and teens to a variety of different sports, arts, enrichment, and special events activities in a safe, friendly, and inviting environment. Whether it's starring in the camp drama production, climbing a challenging ropes course, or learning to swim in an Olympic-size pool, campers can do it all at New Jersey traditional summer camps. New Jersey summer camps are staffed by teachers, educators, and coaches who provide quality instruction and supervision as campers travel to various activities.
There are many subtle differences that distinguish New Jersey traditional summer camps from each other. Some camps allow campers to choose their own schedule (these camps are called "free choice" programs), while others offer a structured program preselected by the camp. Some New Jersey traditional camps offer religious programs, while others are nondenominational. When it comes to competition, some camps are strictly non-competitive, while others encourage healthy competition to help campers improve. Regardless of the program that families choose, traditional summer camps help boys, girls, and teens make friends, build confidence, and enjoy an incredible summer experience in the great outdoors!
Ages, Tuition, and Session Length at New Jersey Traditional Summer Camps
Overnight traditional summer camps in New Jersey typically accommodate campers between the ages of 7 and 17 (elementary, middle, and high school students in grades 3 through 12). Most programs group campers by age and grade to maximize learning and social opportunities.
Most New Jersey traditional sleep-away camps run 1 week, 2 week, 3 week, 4 week, and 7 week sessions. The cost of New Jersey traditional summer camps can vary considerably by instructors, location, facilities, and affiliations, but most programs fall between $350 and $1,350 per week.
Choosing the Best New Jersey Traditional Summer Camp
There are many important questions your family should consider when choosing a New Jersey traditional summer camp. Does the program offer a variety of activities, or do they concentrate on just a few specialties? Does the camp encourage competition, and if so, at what level? Do campers choose their own schedule, or does the camp provide one for them? What is the average age of the staff? What is the camp's staff and camper annual return rate? What values does the camp look to instill by the end of the summer? Knowing which program elements will suite your children best is essential to choosing a great New Jersey traditional summer camp.
To help match families with the perfect New Jersey traditional summer camp, Choice Camps offers free placement advice - just call our office at 617-264-0939 and we'll recommend great programs that should be a good fit for your boy, girl, or teen!
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Appel Farm Summer Arts Camp - Elmer, NJ
- Camp Type: Arts
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 9-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,237
The Appel Farm program offers a balance of free-choice programming and structured scheduling. Before the start of camp, campers and their families select one Major and two Minors that will serve as t... Read More


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