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Located on 14 beautiful acres, Camp Ruach offers flexible day programs for preschoolers. Photo courtesy of the JCC
Located on 14 beautiful acres, Camp Ruach offers flexible day programs for preschoolers. Photo courtesy of the JCC
3/10/24 - By Laurie Rein

Little ones can enjoy all the perks of a summer camp experience in New Jersey with programs specifically geared for the preschool set. These camps, with half and full-day selections, offer sports, crafts, creative play, swimming, and more opportunities for fun in the sun (or indoors in some cases). 

The following are some camps for preschoolers in New Jersey, and as a bonus, booking soon might help you score cost-saving early bird specials. For more on summer camps in New Jersey, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town. 

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Summer Camps for Preschoolers in New Jersey

Apple Montessori Schools - Camps

Multiple locations
Ages 2-12
Campers enjoy educational adventures through music, art, sports and STEAM projects, plus swimming and splash pads in select locations.   READ MORE

Kidville of New Jersey - Camps

Montclair
Ages 2-5
Kidville camp groups rotate throughout Kidville’s air-conditioned, safe, and clean play environment for gym, music, dance, art, and science. Weekly themes set the stage for sports and movement games. READ MORE

Palisades Country Day Camp

Closter & Fort Lee
Ages 2-9
PCDC offers daily instructional and recreational swim, daily electives, and weekly themed activities and special performances. PCDC has six crystal blue heated pools, a splash park, a nature center, arts and crafts activities, plus ceramics and sports.  READ MORE

Camp Riverbend

Warren
Ages 3-14
Situated on 30 acres of riverfront property along the Passaic River, Camp Riverbend offers a full range of team and individual sports, arts and crafts, daily swimming lessons, an adventure course, cooking, nature exploration, and more.  READ MORE

My Gym Glen Rock

Glen Rock
Ages 3-9
My Gym Glen Rock is the ultimate children's fitness facility and offers mommy & me classes, gymnastics, and fitness classes for children ages 6 weeks-13 years. The mommy & me classes include Tiny Tykes and Waddlers. The summer mini-camp features games, relays crafts, and snacks.  READ MORE

JCC Camp Ruach

Bridgewater
Ages 3-14
Located on 14 beautiful acres, Camp Ruach offers flexible day programs for preschoolers to ninth graders, plus LIT (leadership in training) and special ed options. Activities include swimming, ropes courses, karate, theater, dance, cooking, zip line, mini golf, and archery. Teens can hit the road at travel camp. READ MORE

HealthBarn USA Camp

Ridgewood
Ages 3-15
Something's cooking at this garden-to-fork summer camp. Housed in the beautiful Irene Habernickel Family Park, campers as young as three through teens get hands-on experience with gardening and cooking, while enjoying nature hikes and more seasonal fun in the great outdoors. Full and half day holiday camps are available during school breaks.  READ MORE

Allaire Country Day Camp

Wall
Ages 2-14
Located at the 11-acre GoodSports USA complex, this camp's outdoor facilities include pools, a splash park, archery, basketball courts, gaga ball, and a kickball stadium. The climate-controlled indoor space houses astroturf fields and activity rooms. READ MORE

Camp Yachad

Scotch Plains
Ages 2-14
Camp Yachad Day Camp is based on the outdoor campsite at the JCC in Scotch Plains and offers a traditional summer camp experience filled with a mix of athletics, arts, aquatics, and adventure programming. Transportation, lunch, special events and all activities are all included. Older campers can take part in specialty camps. READ MORE

Cedar Run’s Let's Go Wild Summer Camp

Medford
Ages 3-14
Kids go wild for this nature-themed summer camp at the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Half- and full-days are available, and each week focuses on a new topic. The fun includes hiking, games, crafts, and more. After-care is available. READ MORE

The Little Gym Jersey City

Jersey City
Ages 3-12
Little ones get moving at The Little Gym, featuring parent/child classes, children's gymnastics, birthday parties and camps. Summer camp offers weekly themes like Global Explorers and Superheroes Unite.  READ MORE

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