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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We're frequently adding more camps to the 2025 Summer Camp Guide, so check back often!
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MACARONI KID FEATURED CAMPS |
We know firsthand that the camps listed here are going to fulfill your children's needs for Summer Camp!
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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  |
| OUTDOOR PLAY CONNECTION SUMMER CAMP Ages 2-10 and 13+ internships June 16-21 from 9 am-12 pm July 14-18, 9-12pm 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  |
| SCHOOL OF ROCK MONTCLAIR Ages: 6 & up Dates: 🗓️ 6/30-8/29 From 9:30 am - 3:30 pm 📍Montclair Weekly performance based music camp covering several genres of popular music. Every camp week ends with campers performing on stage in a real rock concert at a local Montclair venue. 💵 $640/week All musician levels  |
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 |
Sponsored Art Buzz Kids Camp at Wine & Design Montclair
Ages 5+. July 21-Sept 3. Times: morning, afternoon, and combined sessions. $169 - 298/week.
At Art Buzz Kids (a division of Wine & Design in Montclair), our art enrichment summer programs are ideal for creative kiddos.
We help children tap into their creative side through drawing, painting, weaving, collage, and more. Contact us directly about specific projects or drop-in options.
Choose your weeks:
Free onsite parking for safe and easy drop-off and pick-up.
1 Greenwood Ave., Montclair, NJ Read More
Sponsored Camp - Glen Gray (Mahwah; provides transportation) - YWCA Northern New Jersey
Ages 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 More
Sponsored Camp Wood Haven
Discover a summer where confidence grows, friendships form fast, and every day feels like an adventure. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Camp Wood Haven is the kind of place where girls in grades 1-12 unplug from screens and plug into nature, creativity, and leadership in a way that feels exciting—not forced.
Imagine waking up in a tree house, Conestoga wagon, or Adirondack cabin to fresh air and birdsong, then spending the day exploring wooded trails, trying new outdoor skills, creating hands-on crafts, and laughing around camp with a supportive community. Camp Wood Haven overnight programs blend classic camp magic with purposeful growth, helping campers build independence, resilience, and teamwork while still having the time of their lives. Plus, Wood Haven is known for its top-quality equestrian programs!
Here, girls don’t just participate, they belong. With caring staff, age-appropriate activities, and an environment designed to build confidence, campers leave with more than memories. They leave with stronger voices, braver hearts, and friendships that last long after summer ends.
Ready to give her a summer she’ll never forget? Come to Camp Wood Haven - for all girls, not just Girl Scouts!
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Sponsored Chef it Up Nutley (ages 5-12)
Ages 5-12, 7/7-8/15 from 11 am-2 pm, averaging $265-$320/week, can enroll per day or by week. Welcome to our Culinary Cooking Camp, where kids aged 5-12 embark on a delicious adventure! Each day brings a new and exciting theme, from "Pizza Party" to “Ratatouille “ to "Battles of the week," allowing campers to explore diverse flavors and techniques. With a hands-on approach, children will chop, mix, and create their own meals, gaining confidence in the kitchen while having a blast. It’s a week full of creativity, teamwork, and, of course, tasty treats! Let’s cook up some fun! The kids will make their own lunch! We are very allergy friendly!
512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ Read More
Sponsored Earth & Sky School (ages 3.5-11, CIT 11-13)
This entirely outdoor, Forest-based program is mixed ages 4-11 yo with an option for 9-1 pm or 9-3 pm. This is a child-centered, highly play-based experience with an emphasis on learning by doing and by developing a relationship with the Natural World.
Montclair, NJ Read More
Sponsored Falcon FHC (Ages 10-19)
Ages 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 More
Sponsored Kidville Montclair Camp (ages 3-5)
3 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 More
Sponsored Maine Camp Experience
Maine Camps are the Natural Choice! Campers unplug and enjoy top-notch land and water sports, arts, and nature activities. Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is 40 premier Maine Camps and a camp-planning resource. For kids ages 7-17; coed, or all girls/boys. Full, half-summer, and shorter sessions. Campcierge® provides free, expert guidance.
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Sponsored MLC STEM Center (ages 3-12)
🚀 MLC STEM Center offers year-round STEM classes for ages 3–12 and action-packed Minicamps when school is out! Our after-school options include Kitchen Chemistry, Junior Robotics & Robotics, Maker Lab, and Coding. 🤖 For ages 3–5, Little Engineers is offered in English, French, and Spanish 🌍, making STEM fun and global from the very start!
57 Park Street, Bloomfield, NJ Read More
Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored Montclair Film Camp (ages 12-18)
7/7-8/22, ages 12-18. Learning a new skill has never been so fun. Montclair Film Summer Academy provides middle school and high school students with the tools to find their voices and tell their stories. Expert instructors teach hands-on classes in filmmaking, podcasting, screenwriting, editing, improv, acting, and so much more. Students work together to create a custom film or project that showcases their newfound skills. Schedules can be half-day or combined for a full day.
Montclair, NJ Read More
Sponsored Montclair Youth Running Camp (ages 8-15)
Ages: 8-17 years old; Price: $500.00Montclair Youth Running Track and Field Summer Camp
Camp 1 -Track and Field Dates: June 30th, 2025 - July 3rd, 2025 (4 days) - Specialty Camp. Hurdles, Jumping, Sprint, and Distance.Time: 8:45 AM - 12:00 pmLocation: Brookedale Park, Track and Field ComplexCamp 2 -Track and Field Dates: July 7th - July 11th (5 Days)Time: 8:45 AM - 12:00 pmLocation: Brookedale Park, Track and Field ComplexCamp 3Dates: August 25th, 2025 - August 29th, 2025Time: 8:45 AM - 12:00 pmLocation: Brookedale Park, Track and Field ComplexThis camp is perfect for the beginning to intermediate runners or Athletes in competition. Montclair, NJ Read More
Sponsored One River School of Art & Design Camp (ages 5-18)
Ages 5-18, June 23rd - August 25th, $365/week/session. One River School has transformed the summer camp experience by developing the most fun and compelling creative camps in America with their small group instruction. Our programs allow Teens and Kids to select from a wide range of studio art and digital art & design experiences that cater to students of all ages and all levels. Times:
Sponsored Outdoor Play Connection Camp and Classes (ages 2-16)
Ages 2-10 and 13+ internships.100% Outdoor. June 16-21 (the gap week between private and public schools let out) from 9am-12pm.August 18-22 from 9am-12pm.Avg $450/week.Includes hiking, nature inspired art, open play, survival skills, nature based projects, and more!We are inclusive and diverse. Neurodivergent children are very welcome and have great success in our camps. We are allergy aware and have a no peanut policy and require allergy safe foods for any allergies registered.No registration fee! Save $50 with promo code: macaronikid
Montclair, NJ Read More
Sponsored School of Rock Montclair Summer Camp (ages 6-18)
Ages 6 & up, from beginner to advanced, 6/30-8/29 weekly from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, $640/week. Weekly performance based music camp covering several genres of popular music. Every camp week ends with campers performing on stage in a real rock concert at a local Montclair venue.
125 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ Read More
Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
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Sponsored USA Sport Group
Ages: 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 More
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