If your idea of summer fun for the kids includes exciting + enriching experiences that will give them real-world tools for years to come, these top-notch Educational and STEM-focused Summer Camps near Bergen County NJ will make them feel like the big kid on campus while having great summer fun!
Neil Klatskin Summer Camps at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades STEAM Camp JCC's Fine Arts Camp and Science Camp focus on new project every week. Working with experienced teachers, kids will explore new mediums and create their own exquisite crafts in the Fine Arts Camp. Those who prefer science can have a blast in the weekly themed camps like GameMakers, InventionMakers, RobotMakers, WebDevelopers, and more. Expect plenty of hands-on, engaging projects and experiments mixed with plenty of fun. (411 E Clinton Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-7900, camp runs from June 23-August 15)
The French American Academy Bilingual Summer Camp Whether your child age 3 to 10 speaks fluent French or is a beginner, The French American Academy has a place for them. The summer camp offers weekly themes, including Pirates and Treasures, Bastille Day, Time Travel, and fun activities to immerse kids in the language. They'll enjoy sports, music, arts & crafts, dance, water activities, cooking, and more while making new friends and learning in a supportive and engaging environment. (85 Demarest Ave., Englewood, 201-338-8320, camp runs from June 23-August 15)
Code Ninjas Gaming meets coding with Code Ninjas' summer camps that are available in the Norwood, Ramsey, and Saddle Brook locations. Camps range in interests, age, and experience, including Roblox World Creators, Minecraft Movie Makers, Mission: Crack the Code, and Lego Python RoboDojo, and are led by the Code Senseis. Different camps are available on different dates, so your child can explore more than one coding experience while learning skills and making new friends (508 Livingston St., Norwood; 171 Lake St., Ramsey; 383 Market St., Saddle Brook, check location and schedule for different dates available, approximately June 23-August 29)
Elisabeth Morrow School Summer Explorations at The Elisabeth Morrow School offers kids as young as 2 through grade 9 an innovative and educational program with activities and classes in science, art, technology, drama, sports and much more. Groups are led by certified teachers with age-appropriate activities offered. Elisabeth Morrow School also offers a music-specific Summer String Festival for ages 4 to 14, where trained string students can hone their craft. (435 Lydecker St., Englewood, 201-568-5566, camp runs from June 23-August 1)
Apple Montessori This uniquely designed program has been loved by campers for over 45 years. Campers enjoy non-stop fun that beats the summer learning slump with a well-rounded range of activities that include STEAM programs, healthy cooking, crafts, and games, along with daily swim lessons at most locations, theme weeks, in-house events, ice cream truck visits, field trips and more. (Locations in Mahwah, Edgewater, Cliffside Park, ages 2 - 12 years, camps run June 30-August 25, please visit the website and schedule a tour for more information)
DE 360° Summer Dwight-Englewood School's summer program brings music, theater, STEM, cooking, sports, and arts to your child daily life. Through these offering, your child can home in on their interests and talents by gaining experience in a fun and engaging way. Plus, you can also choose their Adventures & Discoveries Day Camp for kids in preschool to fifth grade, which is more of a traditional camp setting with friendships and fun. (Camp runs from late June through early August, Dwight-Englewood School, 315 East Palisade Ave., Englewood)
At the Saddle River Day School Summer Academy, your child will be able to maximize their learning and optimize their time in a summer of growth and creativity. At SRDS Summer Academy, your child will have the choice of full-credit, semester-credit, or elective courses at both Honors and college preparatory levels. So yes, go ahead and relax the school year schedule a little bit, but keep their brains active (and their eyes off their phones) with a class or two at Saddle River Day School that will entertain and educate them, even when they least suspect it! (Check session schedules online as they vary between credit vs non-credit options, 147 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ)
