Welcome to the 2025 Macaroni KID Clifton-Montclair's Summer Camp Guide, your ultimate guide to summer camps!
As parents, we understand the importance of choosing the perfect summer camp experience for your kids. That's why we've compiled this list of handpicked summer camps in and around Montclair and Essex County and beyond that offer a blend of education, excitement, and unforgettable memories. We want to help you find the ideal summer camps for your children of all ages and make this summer one they'll cherish forever.
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CAMP GLEN GRAY Ages: 5-12; LIT ages 13+ Dates: 6/23-8/22, M-F from 8:30 am-5:00 pm 📍Mahwah; transportation is provided from Montclair and Clifton 🚌MAM (Montclair) bus pickup/dropoff 7:45 am/5:30 pm 🚌YWCA (Clifton) bus pickup/dropoff 8:00 am/5:15 pm 💵$390/week + $351 siblings discount ![]() |
OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED DAY FIELD HOCKEY CAMP Ages: 10-19 Dates: M-Th 7/21-7/24 and/or 7/28-7/31 📍Montclair State University 💵$625 Overnight 💵$525 Extended Day 💵$50 off registration by 4/15 with code: EARLYBIRD2025 🏑All playing abilities & separate instruction for goalies. ![]() |
CAMP KIDVILLE Ages 3-5 Dates: 6/23-8/22. Choose 2,3 or 5 days: M/W/F, T/Th or M-F from 9:30 am-12:30 pm 📍Montclair 💵$149, $199 or $299/week ![]() |
CAMP OUTDOOR PLAY CONNECTION Ages 2-10 and 13+ internships 🗓️June 16-21 (the gap week between private and public schools let out) from 9 am-12 pm 🗓️August 18-22 from 9 am-12 pm 💵 $450/week No registration fee! Save $50 with Promo Code: macaronikid 🌳 Low 5:1 Ratios 📍Eagle Rock Reservation 🌳Includes hiking, nature-inspired art and projects, open play, survival skills, and more! 🌳Inclusive and diverse (neurodivergent children are very welcome 🥜Allergy aware/ no peanut policy and require allergy-safe foods for any allergies registered ![]() |
BROWSE BY AGE:
Teenagers and High School Aged Camps
BROWSE BY CATEGORY:
Overnight Camps
(includes local options)
Sports Camps
(Football, Golf, Hockey, Running, Rowing, Lacrosse, Hockey, Rowing, Martial Arts, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Tennis)
Visual & Performing Arts Camps Directory
(Art, Dance, and Theater)
CAMPS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER |
Berkshire Lake Arts Camp provides top-tier dance, theater and visual arts instruction, plus all the magic of traditional camp for girls ages 7-15.
Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Read MoreWith 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
Read MoreAges 5-12, transportation from Montclair and Clifton is provided.
YWCamps serve as the perfect environment to forge new friendships, acquire new skills, and enhance self-confidence. Our ACA-accredited camp programs offer families an exceptional summer camp experience at a purposefully affordable rate for children aged 5 to 12 years. YWCamps serve as the perfect environment to forge new friendships, acquire new skills, and enhance self-confidence. Our activities seamlessly integrate language arts and math to academically support campers throughout the summer.
We have new bus stops at Montclair Art Museum (Montclair) and 1373 Broad Street (Clifton). 200 Midvale Mountain Rd, Mahwah, NJ Read MoreUnlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreEcho Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay offers a unique free-choice program where children chart their own adventure, and every day brings new possibilities. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Chesapeake Bay, campers master favorites like sailing and water skiing and build essential life skills while being guided by exceptional counselors who truly understand today's youth.
Here, campers experience the kind of summer they will remember – one filled with starlit campfires, rustic living, and genuine human connections away from screens and social media. Our century-old tradition of outdoor living creates the perfect environment for kids to develop independence, resilience, and lifelong friendships. Worton, Maryland Read MoreAges 10-19; Montclair. Extended day or overnight options.
July 21st-24th (Monday-Thursday) AND/OR WEEK 2: July 28th-JULY 31st (Monday-Thursday)
$50 off with Registration before 4/15 with Promo Code: EARLYBIRD2025Started in 2018, Falcon Field Hockey Club is a New Jersey based company offering club team services, clinics, leagues, summer camps, private training & field hockey equipment. We strive to provide quality services and equipment to field hockey players of all ages and abilities.
Our coaches are current DI, DII, & DIII college coaches as well as current and past standout college players. We also feature guest coaches who are current & former players of the US National team!
988 Curtis Place, Township of Washington, NJ Read MoreThe OVAL, a day camp nestled in the South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood, offers a touch of wilderness in Essex County. Surrounded by lush forests, rustic cabins, and an expansive field, The OVAL provides Girl Scouts with a blend of adventure, learning, and fun. Campers entering kindergarten through 10th grade explore activities like hiking, archery, and outdoor skills while building confidence, leadership, and friendships. With progressive programming that caters to all skill levels, The OVAL ensures every camper grows at their own pace. Led by dedicated staff rooted in Girl Scout values, this camp creates transformative summer experiences.
Maplewood, New Jersey
Read MoreCamp Hoover has been creating life-changing experiences since 1953. Nestled within 340 acres of forests, hills, and a tranquil lakefront in Middleville, it offers campers in first through 12th grade opportunities to embrace independence, build friendships, and connect with nature. Campers enjoy activities like horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, and STEM programs, fostering growth and discovery in a supportive environment. Whether developing new skills or conquering fears, every moment at Camp Hoover reflects Girl Scout values, inspiring confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories. It’s a place where campers expand their horizons and experience the transformative power of the outdoors.
Middleville, New Jersey
Read More3 hour drop-off program for 3 - 5 year olds; 9:30am - 12:30pm, with 2 day, 3 day or 5 day options. Camp Kidville is where the coolest itinerary makes the hottest days worthwhile! We take the best of the Kidville experience and roll it into one super rad indoor play-based program!
Montclair, NJ Read MoreLabel Daddy provides premium, peel and stick, customized, and washable labels to keep personal items organized and out of the Lost and Found — perfect for summer camp and beyond.
Read MoreAre you ready for some football?
Sports International Academies offers Overnight and Day Football Camps in the Winter and Summer months. Camps are staffed with elite college and high school coaches along with current and former NFL players from your favorite team.
Camps are for players ages 7-18. Players will be placed in their respective age group and broken down by position, ability and skill level. An unforgettable experience to be shared with teammates or to make lifelong friends! You WILL go back to your team as a better player.
Read MoreJoin the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
Read MoreAges: 18 months - 14 years old.
Explore USA Sport Group’s top-rated programs at 500+ NJ locations, including Montclair, Cedar Grove, South Orange, West Orange, and beyond. Our expert coaches ensure every player regardless of age or ability learns with confidence, in a safe and fun environment.
👉 Weekly Classes | Summer & School’s Out Camps | All Seasons 👨👩👧👦 Parent & Me (18mo-3yrs) | Preschool (3-5yrs) | Kids (5-14yrs) | Adults ⚽ Multi-Sports, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Flag Football, and more! 🔗 More details and register now at USAsportgroup.com
Promo Code: MACKIDSCM1025 for $10 off 4 Somerset Street, Whitehouse Station, NJ Read Moreages 8-19; choose from local or sleepaway! 7/8-8/18.
Montclair, NJ Read More6/24-6/28
ages 4-5 Mini Bulls 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
ages 6-14 Half Day Skills Camp 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
ages 7-14 Full Day Skills Camp 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Verona, NJ Read MoreI'm here because I love connecting businesses and families. Since I was doing it anyway, I decided to be your local resource and make your life easier!
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