It may be calling for snow, but summer camp registration has already started for the little ones. There are so many options and they can get very expensive. When my oldest, Dominic, was 4 and I was looking at camps I was in shock by the cost. I grew up in Northern Virginia where summer camp entailed going to the local recreational center. The camps outside of Hoboken look like amazing retreats. Can I sign up and go? Cost is an issue or that long bus ride for many families.
I started to look at local camps in town. Four years ago, I had no idea where to look. I felt very alone in that search. All of my son's friends went to camps like Deerkill and Riverbend. Was I doing the right thing not sending him on a bus like everyone else? My mom guilt came in strong. Well I took a leap of faith and in the end it worked out great. My son never mentioned why he didn’t go to those other camps. Even if he did I was thinking it could be a learning lesson for him (and me).
Whatever the case may be you are looking for some local camps there are many amazing local options to choose from. Daycares, sports, specialized programs, town events, and much more.
Summer planning can be stressful but keep in mind that that the memories is what you are planning for. They don’t have to be the most extravagant. Kids can have fun in most any situation. Check the camps out and see which one you feel comfortable as a parent and which camp your child would enjoy. Oh dreaming of warmer days 😉...
*pricing as of 2018- please check with each provider for most accurate pricing*
DAYCARES
LOCATION: 128 Harrison Street
Field Trips, Scooter Day, Swim, Picnic on the Pier plus much much more activates all included.
DATES: June-Aug 7:30am-6:30pm and Half Day option available
AGES: 3-4 years
COST: $115-$500 per week depending on arrival and pick up option selected
Sibling discount available
Prime Time Early Learning Center
LOCATION: 410 Hudson St
Camp tuition includes admission to field tips, on-site special guests and special events.Lunch & Snacks included
DATES: June-Aug | 9:00-5:00pm Before & Aftercare Available | 3 or 5 day options
AGES: 3years-5th grade, Full Days 3 or 5 days option
COST: $300-$412week
LOCATION: 112 Sinatra Drive
program and curriculum do exactly that through themed events, activities and trips. From preschool through elementary school, your child will enjoy playing developmentally appropriate games
DATES: Rolling, Full Day
AGES: 2-12years
SCHOOLS
Elysian Charter School Summer Camp
LOCATION: 1460 Garden St
Field Trips, arts & Crafts, Sports, Woodworking, Cooking, Science Experiments, and much more
DATES: July- August | 9:00-4:00pm early drop off available
AGES: Open to all kids kindergarten thru 6th grade
COST: $450 week
HoLa’s programming extends beyond the school year with our HoLa Aventuras Summer Camp. HoLa campers “travel” the world while being immersed in the Spanish language.
DATES: July -Aug | Full Day 8:00-5:00pm with aftercare available
AGES: Open to kids entering PreK-4 & up
Cost $450 per week
LOCATION: 301 Garden St, Hoboken & 100 River Dr, JC
DATES: June 18- August 10th | Full and Half day
AGES: Prek3- 8th grade
COST: $354-$575 depending on program
LOCATION: Monroe Center
“Fun, Friends, and Discoveries” Summer Camps 2018 are thoroughly enjoyable language immersion programs in the language of your choice – Spanish, Mandarin, or French!
DATES: June -August | Full day 8:30-4pm, Half Day 8:30-12pm
AGES: 2.5-6 years
COST: $450 full day or $250 Half day if register by April 16th
Register for more weeks greater savings per week
SPORTS CAMPS
LOCATION: at Sinatra Field
DATES: Register for each week
(Early registration ends 7/2; only for 7-14 yrs at 5:30-8:30pm)
Early registration to 5/1. Fee’s include Ball and T-shirt
AGES
5-14 years $170-$280 with early registration
5-6 years 9-10am or 10:30-12pm
7-14 yrs 8:30-12 pm or 8:30-3pm
Offers sibling discount or 10%Dates:
LOCATION: Sinatra Park
The Camp will be conducted by official coaches from the Juventus Academy in Italy who will come specifically to Hoboken to transmit their experience to our local players
At the conclusion of the camp, Selected Players will be invited to for an opportunity to be invited to live a fantastic Juventus Training Experience at the Juventus Academy in Turin, Italy. (In March / April 2019)!
DATES: July | 9am-2pm
AGES: 6-17 years
COST: $475 early registration fee
LOCATION: 738 Willow
Gymnastics, Swimming, Games and more
DATES: June -August | 9:00am-4:00pm
AGES: Ages 4 and up
COST:
Full Day $574-$649 per week depending on amount of weeks enrolled
(enroll by 4/15 for discount)
Half Day $150-$370
10% discount for sibling
LOCATION: Multiple locations
Basketball camp instruction for ages 5-15
DATES: July (2 sessions) at Hudson Catholic
(Transportation offered from Hoboken)
August in Hoboken
Full day 9am-4pm Half days 9-12pm or 1-4pm
Early and aftercare offered
AGES: 5-15 years
COST: $162.50-$325
LOCATION: Newport, JC
Tennis instruction 4-10 years
DATES: June - Aug | 9-12:30pm
AGES: 4-10 years
COST: $375
LOCATION: TBD in Hoboken
NCAA D1 Top Recruiter in Northeastern Conference
Coach McKay Baseball is directed by Justin McKay, Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Fairleigh Dickinson Baseball
Coach McKay Camp Promise:
· Excellent coach to player ratio, structured one-on-one coaching
· Professional style drills and competitions
· Position specific skill development
· Instruction on approach and the mental side of baseball
AGES: 5-13
DATES: Aug | 9-3pm daily
LOCATION: 2300 Summit Ave, Union City
DATES: July-August | 8:30-12:30pm
AGES: 5-12years
COST: $120-$250per week or $30-$60 per day
*dates, times, & cost very depending on age group
6/25-8/31
LOCATION: Monroe Center & Maxwell Pier
DATES: June - Aug | 9am-12pm or 9am-3pm
AGES: 3-7 years (must be potty trained)
COST: $100-$450 per week depending on options chosen. Sibling discount offered
(LH Hook-Up Vendor)
LOCATION: Secaucus Recreation Center, Optional Bus Service
DATES: June-Aug | 8:30-4:00 pm Early drop off and After care available
AGES: 3 years & up (must be potty trained)
COST: $929/wk (M-F 7:30am-4pm)
TOWN ACTIVITIES
Art in the Park
LOCATION: Elysian Park and Pier A for ages 1-4 years
Enrollment open March 5th
Following sports programs are $25 per selection. Registration opens Mid-May
Coed Soccer- Super Soccer Stars
3 week starting after July 4th
Located Little League Field (5th & Hudson St)
Tuesday and Thursdays 1 hour per session
5-8 years: 9-10:00am 9-12 years: 10-11:00 am
Baseball Clinic
4 week starting after July 4th
Located Little League Field (5th & Hudson St)
Monday-Wednesday-Friday
6-9 years: 9-10:30am; 10-12 years: 10:30-12:00 pm
Gymnastics
4 week starting after July 4th
Located Multi-Service Center (2nd & Grand St.)
Tuesday-Friday
Ages 5-12 years 9-11:30am
Basketball Clinic
Mon/Tues/Wed @ Church Square Park 4:00-6:00 pm
8-9 years; 10-12 years; & 13-15years
Thursday @ Multi-Service Center 4-5:00pm
6-7 years
Tennis
6 week starting after July 4th
Columbus Park (10th & Grand St.)
Monday-Friday
5-15 years 9-12:00pm
Sponsored by Hudson County Recreation
Contact 201-915-1388 once registration opens in May
Swimming Pool
Hoboken High School (8th & Clinton St.)
Ages 5-12 11am-5pm
*recommend times 12-1pm or 3-4pm*
OTHERS
Leading science enrichment provider.
Deliver unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational.
Ages 5-13 years
$325 per week full day or $195 Half day
Discount of 10% through April 30th
(LH Hook-Up Vendor)
The Movement Space Arts Camp is a New Jersey State Licensed Camp.
Explore, Experience, and Create in a Flexible and Playful Atmosphere.
Focusing on and combining creative movement, dance, yoga, theater, storytelling, drawing, painting and sculpture.
June -August
A half-day/whole day camp
ages 3-12 years
cost $35-85 per day
(LH Hook-Up Vendor)
The Mile Square Theater offers 1/2 day and full day options that include theater, dancing, crafts and activities.
Session 1: July
Session 2: July-Aug dates
A half-day/whole day camp
ages 4-14years
cost $800/2 week session
Monroe Center
June- Aug
Full Day 9:00-4:00pm or Half Day 9-12 or 1-4pm
$400 Full Day per week $225 Half Day per week
Entering 1st grade and up
Subject to choose Math, English and Science Camps this Summer
July-Aug | Full or Half day option
Ages PreK-6 grade
$250 week half day or $4.50 full week
1301 Hudson Street
Different weekly activities available for ages 4-12 years
9:00-1:00pm
We have different themes every week, field trips, crafts, games, and a whole lot of fun!
June- Sept 8:00am-7:00pm
Weekly rate $450 or 3 days Mon-Wed-Fri @$375
3.5-8 years
7/2-9/14
Offers weekly classes ages 4-14 years
Cost $375-$575
Classes: Intro to Fruits and vegetables, Culinary Techniques, Culinary Competitions, Baking Techniques, Baking Competition, Around the World, Around the US
1st Grade-3rd Grade
9-12pm or 1-4pm $275 or Full Day 9-4pm $499
Discount available depending on weeks sign up. Code available on site.
7-14 years
9-4pm June-Aug
Five full days of climbing, including two outdoor days, are great for any level of climber. Throughout the week kids will participate in team building, rappelling and games in addition to a ton of top-roping and bouldering!
Register by June 1st for $550 per week (after June 1 $599)
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
1:00pm to 4:00pm
June 25th thru August 31st
Ages 2.5-13 years (must be potty trained)
$25-40 per session
(LH Hook-Up Vendor)
Grades 7-11
June -September (Various Sessions)
Students of all ages that need to prepare for the SAT, ACT, PSAT or a high school entrance exam can join TestRocker for this Summer. The program will combine TestRocker's award-winning online program with small in person classes conducted by a private tutor with over 18 years of experience. The curriculum will be based on keeping your child on track with their school education as well as getting them prepared for their upcoming entrance exams.
TestRocker's classroom location in Jersey City has a modern open design and high tech equipment make the learning atmosphere fun and engaging. Class sizes are capped at 8 students to ensure a more personal 1-on-1 experience. Spots are limited! Make-ups are available.
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