Laurie R
Laurie Rein is thrilled to have made a career of digging up activities (especially free ones!) for her twin daughters. Prior to working with Mommy Poppins NJ, Laurie wore many hats in the television industry including gigs as an NBC page, NBC copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and research manager for CBS. She is currently the Events Editor for Mommy Poppins NJ and can be reached at njevents@mommypoppins.com
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After a busy school year, kids deserve a stress-free summer of adventure, and now's the time to explore summer camp options. We've rounded up 17 summer day camps in New Jersey that are easy on the wallet but heavy on summer fun. Many of these affordable summer camps let you register by the week or even the day, so you don't have to commit to an entire summer. Other options, like 3-day weeks and half-day summer camps, help to keep costs down. Before- and after-care is available at some of these inexpensive summer camps in New Jersey as well.
The following are some of the most affordable summer camps 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.
Summer is the perfect time for kids to get active and burn energy at one of the many sports-focused camps in New Jersey. Sports day camps range from multi-sport options with indoor and outdoor facilities to specialty camps that focus on specific sports such as soccer, golf, and baseball. Whether your camper is looking to improve their game or just have a ball, read on for sports camps that cater to diverse ages and interests.
For more info 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.
Looking for free things to do this February in New Jersey? Check out dozens of great options below.
February is the month of love, and you’ll love all the free events happening in New Jersey! It's a month full of holiday celebrations, with a Valentine's Bazaar, many Lunar New Year festivities, and a Black History Celebration.
And don't miss February festival freebies like Ocean County Mall's Winter Beach Blast and Livingston Public Library's Winterfest.
Looking for things to do during winter break in New Jersey? Read on for more than two dozen terrific options.
Sandwiched between the bustling holiday break and the itching-for-warm-weather spring break is New Jersey's midwinter February Break. This year, Presidents Day is on Monday, February 19, 2024, and many NJ schoolchildren have a 3 or 4-day weekend, making it the perfect time for a family outing or family-friendly winter day trip.
Read on for our picks for the best February break activities for NJ kids, and bookmark our Family Activity Calendar for even more ideas.
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