Play all day at these specialty sports summer camps – perfect for your little athlete who’s always on the move.
Northern Valley Sports Academy: Based in their 17,500 sq. ft. fully climate-controlled facility, your sports-loving kid will love the All-Sports Camp which will teach them skills and sportsmanship in a fun, positive social setting. Kids, ages 5 – 14 at all skill levels will enjoy a new and different experience each day, keeping them engaged through activities, games and team building such as relay races, obstacle courses, color war, dodgeball, gaga and more. Plus campers will have fun participating in traditional sports like soccer, baseball, basketball and lacrosse with the opportunity to choose a sport to focus on for further instruction from a counselor that specializes in that sport. (100 Oakland Ave., Closter, NJ, (201) 750-3275; ages 5 – 14; camp runs from July 6th – August 28th; 9:00am – 3:00pm or 9:00am – 12:15pm; rates start at $225 per week for half days and $425 per week for full days; multiple week discounts available)
New York Yankees Camps: Serving kids of all abilities – in convenient locations around New York and New Jersey offers teammates a top-notch week-long camp experience: The very best in baseball instruction (differentiated according to skill and grade level, including hitting and pitching video analysis for campers entering 4th grade and higher) combined with unforgettable moments such as receiving an official Yankees uniform, going behind the scenes for an exclusive tour of Yankee Stadium, the opportunity to see a World Series Trophy or enjoy a “meet and greet” with a player on the Yankees current roster. (Bergen County locations include: Westwood and Oradell plus more; ages 5 – 13; camp runs from June 20th – August 19th, 1 or 2 week sessions available; 9:00am – 3:00pm, before and after care available, rates start at $465 per week)
TGA Golf and Tennis Camps: Kids of all ages and skill levels will have fun, stay active and be entertained at any of these tennis or golf camp programs. TGA camps are held during the summer and include day camps at tennis facilities, school-based camps, and camps in conjunction with other youth organizations. The camps are staffed by certified TGA instructors who focus on improving each camper’s skills and ensuring that they have fun by experiencing success through expertly designed lesson plans. (Golf locations include Mahwah, Emerson, Rockleigh, River Vale, Tennis locations include Farleigh Dickenson in Teaneck and St. Joes High School Montvale, ages 6 – 15 for golf camp and ages 4 – 14 for tennis camp; camp runs from June 20th – August 19th and runs for week sessions; check website for offerings of times and levels; rates start at $224 per week)
Wyckoff YMCA Elite Competitive Camps: Now your young athlete can take it to the next level under the direction of Coach Pat O’Hagan. Offering individual camps such as football, basketball, girls volleyball, soccer or lacrosse, kids ages 7 – 18 will have fun while improving their agility, speed and offensive/defensive strategies through various drills, techniques, and scrimmage play. (691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, (201) 891-2081; ages 7 – 18, programs are grouped by grade; camp runs from July 11th – August 1st; full day and half day 1-week sessions offered; rates start at $180 for half day and $250 for full day)
Sports Camps at the Superdome: The massive Waldwick activities mecca offers a general All-Sports Plus Variety Camp for kids, ages 5 – 13, offering a fun, memorable experience in competitive and non-competitive sports, games, arts and crafts and more. Specialized camps in Soccer and Lacrosse are also offered to kids who want to refine and improve their skills. All camps take place under the dome and on outdoor fields with an emphasis on fun and teamwork. (134 Hopper Ave, Waldwick, (201) 444-7660, ages 5 – 13; All-Sports Plus Variety Camp runs from June 29th – September 4th, 9:00am – 3:00pm; rates start at $295/week; multiple week discounts available; open houses on February 7th and March 7th, check specific schedules for specialty camp info and pricing)
Goatgear Basketball: If you have a mini-baller on your hands, Goatgear Basketball Camps will keep them competitive with week-long camps in the Ridgewood/Glen Rock area. Days are scheduled with fitness, skills drills, games and contests (free throw and one on one) that will keep your kid engaged plus low counselor to camper ratios ensure safety and good training. The camp has been known to bring in expert college and professional trainers to work with the kids and bring in real life experience. (various locations in Ridgewood/Glen Rock area, ages 5 – 15; week-long camps run from June 20th – September 2nd; 9:00am – 3:00pm; half day options available; before and aftercare available, $295 for a full week session, multiple week discounts)
