Looking for great summer camps and activities for kids in Central Bergen County? We've got a lineup of camps to choose from in Paramus, Englewood, Tenafly, Cresskill, Emerson, Ridgewood, and other towns in New Jersey and New York!
This year's guide to great local camps includes themes such as Art and STEM Camps, Music Camps, Dance Camps, Day Camps, Nature Camps, Theater Camps & more.
Explore each local camp option below - contact the camp to register or visit their site for more details!
Sponsored SafeSplash - Paramus
SwimJams summer swim camps at SafeSplash - Paramus are accelerated swim sessions that help swimmers of all levels make faster, more noticeable progress. With small group sizes and focused instruction, swimmers build water safety skills, refine technique, and gain confidence through consistent, momentum-building practice.
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Ballet Arts of Emerson - Summer Dance Camps
Summer Dance Camp 2025!
Children ages 4-7 years old are introduced to an exciting world of creativity, movement and fun through dance. Individual creativity is encouraged using movement, dance steps, music, arts, crafts and games.
Young Dancers 2025!
This 2-week workshop provides the opportunity for young dancers, ages 7 - 13 yrs, to flourish in a small nurturing environment. The outstanding faculty of Ballet Arts provide excellent instruction while remaining sensitive to the developmental needs of younger dancers.
Summer Intensive 2025!
This three-week intensive is for serious ballet students aged 13 -19 years old who are ready to achieve a new level in their dancing. Focus is on developing the complete dancer in an inclusive and fun environment.
bergenPAC Musical Theater Summer Camp
July Session
July 7th - July 24th
End of Camp Performance: July 24th at 5:00 pm
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August Session
August 4th - August 21st
End of Camp Performance: August 21st at 5:00pm
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Days & Times
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Both sessions end with a performance on the bergenPAC stage.
Cost: $1,300 plus $40 registration
$100 early bird discount if you sign up by May 30, 2025.
Can't pay right now? Payment plans and scholarships are available!
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*SPACE IS LIMITED, register to reserve your spot today!
The deadline for enrollment is June 1, 2025.
30 North Van Brunt Street, , Englewood, NJ Read More
Sponsored Camp Fernwood
Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.
Camp Fernwood's 6.5 week, single-session program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.
Camp Ramaquois
Ramaquois campers have made countless friends, learned important lessons, experienced success, and grown through challenges. We are proud that Ramaquois changes kids’ lives and are also passionate about creating a loving environment for each child.
Campers go home each day with a true sense of accomplishment. Each and every child plays a role in our supportive and thriving community.
We invite you to schedule a personal tour so that we can answer all of your individual questions. Please request more information or give us a call to find out why so many parents choose Ramaquois for their children.
30 Mountain Road, Pomona, NY 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 Creator Camp
Creator Camp offers creative technology summer programs where kids ages 5-13 transform from passive tech consumers into active creators. Through filmmaking, animation, YouTube content creation, and game design, we show kids that technology is a powerful tool for self-expression. Join us for a summer of digital discovery!
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Deerkill Day Camp
Located in Suffern, NY, Deerkill Day Camp serves New York City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Jersey City and Bergen, Rockland, Orange, Westchester and Essex Counties. Our reputation within the community has been built upon our pristine facilities with manicured fields and professional instruction in swimming, athletics, arts and specialty programs. Each of our groups is led by an adult and our staff is hand selected by our Directors. Our focus is providing your child with a safe environment in which to forge new friendships and develop new skills.
54 Wilder Road, Suffern, NY Read More
Sponsored ESF Camps at Riverdale Country School
ESF Summer Camps offers good old-fashioned fun, learning, and MAXJOY for children of all ages. Programs include Traditional Day Camps, Multi-Sports Camps, STEAM Camps, and Tennis Camps. Each day is filled with classic camp traditions, outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, and new experiences, creating lasting friendships and unforgettable summer memories.
Read MoreSunshine, friendships and Wonder of Learning™ combine to make our summer program one-of-a-kind.
Summer at Goddard is an exciting extension of the school year, designed to embrace how children learn best — through curiosity. Our summer program gives your child the chance to reconnect with friends, make new ones, and continue building essential social-emotional skills through hands-on learning. Your child's summer adventure is waiting — just don't forget the sunscreen!
15 Brook Street, Norwood, NJ Read More
JumpinJax Summer Camp
Our school’s year-round availability is one factor that makes parents adore JumpinJax. Our school transforms into a summer camp, welcoming kids between 2 and 10.
We provide camp hours from 8 AM to 6 PM with lunch, and a snack included to accommodate working parents. For stay-at-home parents, we also offer half-day options with camp hours from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM with lunch included. Register for a week, a month, or the whole summer. Just be aware that they will only want to leave once they arrive!
Ten weeks of fun for a lifetime of JumpinJax memories, who could ask for more! For pricing, details, and registration please contact us at 201.261.3000.
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The last full week of June through the whole last week of August are the dates for our 10-week theme-based summer programs. Every week, the kids will engage in activities exploring different subjects, including arts & crafts, projects, games, books, and songs. They’ll also enjoy playing on our indoor playground and getting wet in the outdoor water play area.
Our campers will be prepared for school in September after receiving age-appropriate academic evaluations over the summer.
Our summer camp challenges both the body and the intellect, keeping campers busy and learning while having an unforgettable experience.
Call (201) 500-2951 to learn more about our summer camp pricing, daily schedule, lunch menu, weekly themes, and sibling discounts.
600 Winters Avenue, Suite B , Paramus, NJ Read More
Sponsored Kid's Kingdom
Club Kingdom for the Summer! Join the Club, Join the Fun! Ideal for children 2 1/2 years through first grade. Every day we gather around our very own hand made Camp Fire and sing good old fashioned Camp songs. We engage in fun filled activities. Then we head to Clubs!
Clubs: Creative Chefs, Simple Sports / Team Games, Outside Adventures, Super Science, Mother Nature, Game Room, Free Choice, Artistry, Fun with Fitness, Explorers, Dynamic Dancers, Music Makers, Imagination Station. We also enjoy Playground Activities, Nature Walks and Picnics. More adventure awaits in our Beautiful Indoor GYM with a Castle Air Bounce, Tunnels, Life Size Building Blocks, Mini Golf, Bowling, Sac Races, and More!
If that's not enough we have Stay-Cation Beach Days and Fabulous Fridays; A Special Theme Event Every Friday including Related Activities All Day!
353 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly, NJ Read More
Little Ivy Academy Summer Camp
Have a camp experience like no other when they join us for our all-new 2025 summer camp programs! Our Summer Explorers and Real Science camps combine the Real Discovery of awesome STEAM-based projects and the Real Fun of traditional day camp indoor & outdoor activities– all with a 21st-Century twist! Great for kids of all interest and skill levels!
We are conveniently located in Ridgewood (@Camp LIA) & in the Pascack Valley/Rockland County, NY Area(@ SJR Campus) with separate, age-appropriate programs for your 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-8th graders– all including our optional Extended Camp Day program!
Catch a Break with Multi-week or Sibling Discount When You Register Today!
660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, 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 Manhattan Fencing Center
Youth Saber and Chess Camp in Englewood, NJ offers a unique summer experience for kids ages 7–14, combining Olympic-level fencing instruction with engaging chess lessons. Campers build confidence, coordination, and critical thinking skills in a fun, supportive environment.
84 Honeck Street, Englewood, 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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School of Rock Cresskill - Summer Music Camps
Send your kid to the ultimate summer music experience at School of Rock Cresskill. Summer music camps are the perfect way to spend your summer break, where students learn to play songs through live performances like real musicians.
Featuring camps like Green Day Camp , Pop Punk Camp, Taylor Swift Camp, The Beatles Camp, and
80s Rock Camp.
Sponsored Steve & Kate’s Camp
Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports & more! Buy any number of days to use at any time. Unused days are automatically refunded at summer’s end.
Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included. Ages 4–12.
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Tenafly Nature Center Summer Nature Day Camp
Children who like nature love camp at the Tenafly Nature Center! Our professional Environmental Educators lead outdoor activities that are fun and educational: hiking along TNC’s trails, engaging in nature-based crafts, games and activities. Campers will learn to identify native species and understand ecosystems and habitats throughout our nearly 400 acre forest. Sharp-eyed campers may spot native animals that live in TNC’s preserve; from snapping turtles to white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, bullfrogs, and red-tailed hawks.
We welcome kids of all abilities and will work closely with you to make sure your child has a wonderful summer camp experience!
Sponsored The Creative Hut NJ
Join us for our week long summer camp series!
Students will explore STEAM concepts, create 2 exciting projects a day, and enjoy fun team-building games and activities all while making new friends and developing teamwork skills.
120 Washington Ave, Dumont, 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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The Rainbow Playroom Summer Art Camp
Looking for a fun, creative, and educational summer experience for your kids?
Look no further! Our Summer Art Camp is the perfect place for your children to explore their creativity, make new friends, and enjoy a summer full of exciting activities.
67 S washington Avenue , Bergenfield, NJ Read More
We Rock the Spectrum Bergen's Adventure Classes
We are so excited to offer our Camp Program at We Rock the Spectrum – We Rock the Spectrum – Bergen! This program is designed for maximum flexibility. Book one session, a full week, or a month!
One-on-One Attendant Care available for any children who require behavior assistance and/or if there is a safety concern such as eloping. Please contact us if you feel your child needs this assistance.
11 Park Pl, Paramus, NJ Read More
Sponsored Woodmont Day Camp
Our ultimate goal is to provide an enjoyable, exciting summer experience that motivates our campers to approach the future with courage, confidence and a feeling of self-worth.
At Woodmont Day Camp each camper feels the warmth and comfort of home. The Woodmont experience provides a dynamic program in an environment which fosters growth and independence for every child. The relationships that children form with each other and with our staff provide the foundation for the Woodmont experience. It is through these relationships that our campers can learn about themselves and others.
Sponsored YMCA of Greater Bergen County New Milford Center - Summer Day Camps & Sleepaway Camps
New Milford YMCA Program Center Day Camps and Harriman State Sleepaway Camp and Day Camps
Spending time at Greater Bergen YMCA New Milford Center Camps will allow your child to create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Our programs are suitable for children entering kindergarten through 10th grade and ages 16 and 17 for our Counselor-in-Training program.
Depending on your camper’s specific age group, our YMCA summer camps in Bergen County offer a plethora of activities, including swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, archery, arts and crafts, campouts, nature hikes, games, and special events designed to develop their outdoor skills. Camp brochure and open house information coming soon.
1092 Carnation Dr., New Milford, NJ Read More
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