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Summer Camps with Transportation to and from New Jersey

Kids from various northern New Jersey towns can get a ride to Nature Place Day Camp in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. Photo courtesy of the camp
Kids from various northern New Jersey towns can get a ride to Nature Place Day Camp in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. Photo courtesy of the camp
3/7/21 - By Laurie Rein

There are so many factors to consider when choosing a summer camp: Should you choose STEM or sports? Do you want to sign up for half-days or full-days? A huge factor is often how are you going to get your child to and from camp? While we don't have all the answers, we do have half a dozen camps in New York and New Jersey that offer the convenience of daily transportation for New Jersey kids. 

You'll find these summer camps with transportation and many more in our Camp Guide and Directory. You can also learn more about local and virtual summer camps with our upcoming Online Camp Fair where you can visit virtual booths and watch live camp demos.

Read on to find the best options with transportation for New Jersey campers.

 

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Summer Camps With Transportation for NJ Kids

JCC Camp Ruach

Bridgewater, N.J.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Somerset County and Hudson counties
Located on 14 beautiful acres, Camp Ruach offers flexible day programs for preschoolers to ninth graders, plus LIT (leadership in training) and special ed options. Activities include swimming, ropes courses, karate, theater, dance, cooking, zip line, mini golf, and archery. Teens can hit the road at travel camp. READ MORE

Camp Riverbend

Warren, N.J.
Ages 6-14
Transportation from Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties
Situated on 30 acres of riverfront property along the Passaic River, Camp Riverbend offers a full range of team and individual sports, arts and crafts, daily swimming lessons, an adventure course, cooking, nature exploration, and more.  READ MORE

Black Bear Day Camp

Millstone, N.J.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Monmouth and Mercer counties
Situated on a 5-acre lake, Black Bear Lake Camp offers a progressive program. Black Bear campers create their own daily schedules, with options like sports, fine arts, cooking, science, drama, laser tag, and frolicking in a water park.  READ MORE

Frogbridge Day Camp

Millstone, N.J.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Monmouth, Middlesex and Mercer counties
Frogbridge has an amusement park feel, with 86 acres of boating, tubing, go-karts, bumper cars, inflatables, trampolines, laser tag, and more. Plus, there are four heated pools, air-conditioned indoor facilities, and an ice cream parlor. READ MORE

Jeff Lake Day Camp

Stanhope, N.J.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Essex, Morris and Somerset counties
The scenic 50-acre lake features water trampolines, a climbing wall and slide, stand-up paddleboards, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and canoeing. The 350-acres of dry land includes tennis courts, rope courses, sports fields, art studios, and heated pools. READ MORE

Meadowbrook Country Day Camp

Long Valley, N.J.
Ages 3-10
Transportation from Morris, Middlesex, Somerset, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Essex, and Union counties
Meadowbrook offers an innovative and exciting day camp program focused on youth development for grades 1-6. Adventures include sports, boating, creative and performing arts, and an aquatic complex. READ MORE

Harbor Hills Day Camp

Mendham, N.J.
Ages 3-14
Transportation from Morris, Essex and Hudson counties
Harbor Hills campers experience all the excitement of summer camp, including sports, creative arts, performing arts, aquatics, and outdoor adventures, with overnight trips for teen campers.  READ MORE

Willow Lake Day Camp

Lake Hopatcong, N.J.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Essex, Morris and Hudson counties
Willow Lake offers young sports enthusiasts a variety of athletic activities, like basketball, soccer, gymnastics, martial arts, tennis, archery, pedal karts, and more. Water sports, arts, zip lines, and special events round out the fun. READ MORE

JCC MetroWest Camp Deeny Riback

Flanders, N.J.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Essex and Morris counties
The make-believe, the unexpected, the sense of wonder—this is everything Camp Deeny Riback is about. Campers ages 3 1/2 to 15 are served. Camp Deeny Riback is centered around Jewish values that a diverse array of campers connect with in every aspect of their summer. Younger campers experience swimming, arts, special events, and more. Older campers get a say in choosing their day-to-day activities, plus enjoy day trips and overnight options throughout the season.  READ MORE
Camp Ramaquois is passionate about creating a loving environment for each child. Photo courtesy of the Camp
Camp Ramaquois is passionate about creating a loving environment for each child. Photo courtesy of the Camp

Out-of-State Summer Camps With Transportation for NJ Kids

Deerkill Day Camp

Suffern, N.Y.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Bergen County, Hudson County, and Montclair
Deerkill provides outstanding professional instruction in swimming, athletics, and specialty programs such as movie making, yoga, garden-to-table cooking, and a climbing tower. It also features a personal touch as the owners/directors are always available and on the grounds. READ MORE

Deer Mountain Day Camp

Pomona, N.Y.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Bergen County, Hoboken, and Jersey City
The 25-acre mountainside campus, with its spring-fed lake, feels far removed from city life. Programs are taught by experts in state-of-the-art facilities. Campers ages 3-15 enjoy swimming, sports, fine and performing arts, outdoor adventure, nature, STEM, and special events.  READ MORE

The Nature Place Day Camp

Chestnut Ridge, N.Y.
Ages 5-15
Transportation from multiple locations in New Jersey
This unplugged camp is all about connecting with the natural world. Campers ages 5-15 take part in non-competitive activities like hiking, earth art, mucking in the stream, camping, canoeing, climbing, farming and gardening, meeting animals, storytelling, archery, and more. READ MORE

Gate Hill Day Camp

Stony Point, N.Y.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Bergen County
Gate Hill offers assorted options for ages 3 to 15 on a 33-acre setting. While older kids enjoy a lake, sports, and field trips, preschoolers in the Villagers program have a shallow pool, junior-sized sports facilities, early childhood arts, and special events like a teddy bear picnic. A concentrated arts and sciences program is offered for grades 3-9. A four-pool complex includes a splash park and water slides. Transportation and extended day available. READ MORE

Camp Ramaquois

Pomona, N.Y.
Ages 3-15
Transportation from Bergen County
Campers ages 3-15 experience a variety of activities to amp up their summer. With a 5-acre lake, nine heated swimming pools, a splash park, tennis courts, a petting zoo, and more, there's no shortage of fun. Junior Camp for 3-6 year olds offers age-appropriate activities and facilities, while older kids have travel options. READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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