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Macaroni Kid 2014 Summer Camp Guide

By Sponsored Content / Stacey Jones April 21, 2014
Welcome to our 2014 Macaroni Kid Summer Camp Guide. Below, in alphabetical order, is a brief description of each exciting camp program along with the link to their full listing. Adventures await your kids this summer at these daily, weekly, or multi-week programs!  

We suggest that you: 
(1) Bookmark this guide;
(2) Click on the camp's name for all of the additional summer camp details, pricing, location, contact, and registration information;
(3) Contact each camp directly for help registering for their programs or with questions.  Tell them you found their information on Macaroni Kid, and they'll be pleased to help answer your questions and get your child(ren) registered for this summer;
(4) Don't wait! Secure your child's space in these camp programs early.

Brookdale Community College Camps-On-Campus - Camps-on-Campus are specially designed to introduce new ideas, provide new perspectives and spark new interests. Exciting new programs for every age and stage: Magic, Big Bang!, M.A.S.T, Minecraft, Science fiction, ceramics and sculpture combo, KidzArt, American Girl Summer Vacation, and more. 
  Our Sports Camps deliver comprehensive instruction from experienced instructors - from collegiate coaches who have won National Championships to certified martial artists who have competed in the Olympic Games. And a state-of-the-art indoor facility. 
  Step Up programs are designed to help high school students explore their interests and experience a college-level classroom.  
  Melissa Rauch, who plays Bernadette on the CBS hit, “The Big Bang”, attended Brookdale camps for many summers. “That’s where I got one of my first laughs on stage and I was hooked” she reported to NJ.com. What new camp experience will your child get hooked on?



Colts Neck Golf Club's Junior Golf Camps - Junior Golf Camp is offered at The Colts Neck Golf Club for ages 5-15. Weekly golf camp begins the week of June 16th and runs through Aug 18-22. Camp hours are 9am-12pm for the half day camps during the weeks of June 16th & 23rd; 9am-3pm for the weeks starting June 30th and running through August 18th. Partake in one week or multiple weeks of camp throughout the summer.
  The Junior Golf Camps, held weekly under Director of Instruction Bob Gartner, offer on course instruction daily and a 3/1 student/teacher ratio throughout the summer. Camps are limited to 24 campers per week to provide everyone adequate instruction and lots of on course play.  All food and beverages provided during camp. Golf balls and prizes awarded daily. Golf gift bag also included.



Gravity Vault - The Gravity Vault is a new, indoor rock climbing facility now open in Middletown.  Keep your kids climbing during the summer.  Camp Rocks is a full week of fun and climbing for ages 7-14 that is open to both beginners and advanced climbers.  Summer Break Camp for ages 5-13 is a great blend of climbing, bouldering and games for two hours a day, plus you have the option of climbing with us for just 1, 2 or all 3 days.  Your climber will have fun with us this summer in a safe environment.


Gymboree Play & Music, Red Bank - Summer fun happens at Gymboree Play & Music in Red Bank for ages 3 to 5. Our Special Summer School Skills Camp Classes run on Tuesday and/or Fridays from 9:15-11:15a.m.  Our Creative Arts Camp Program runs from 11:20a.m.-12:05p.m.  For the months of July and August, we are pleased to offer the option of either one or both classes, then choose one or two days a week.  Your child will enjoy lots of creativity all summer long. Class size is limited so early registration is required.



Inspired Minds Fine Art School - Small classes with lots of specialized attention enable our teachers to instruct, guide, and inspire artists of all ages and skill levels.  Summer camps for ages 5 through teens are available from June - August in Mixed Media, Drawing, Painting, Oil Painting, Sculpture/Watercolor, Photoshop, Portrait, Giant Painting, and more. Weekly classes are also available. Your artist will shine in our summer programs. Maximum of 10 students per class/camp program.



JC Writing Studio - At JC Writing Studio, we’ve designed summer workshops for students in grades 4 through 12 that offer fun, engaging experiences that not only foster open creative expression but also help develop their writing skills. Best of all, students become part of an active writing group that inspires and supports one another.
  No writing experience is necessary. We would love for students to join us whether they have been writing for years or just want to be part of a unique creative process. Classes are small (8 to 10 students), and instruction is uniquely tailored to the students enrolled.
  We also offer private instruction (individuals or small groups) and will customize workshops to fit your interests and needs.


Jersey Shore Skim Camp - Jersey Shore Skim Camp offers affordable, safety-first skimboarding instruction.  Your child will be taught by friendly, knowledgeable, experienced instructors. Jersey Shore Skim Camp, operating on the Sea Bright, NJ, Municipal Beach, is the only professional skimboarding camp operating in New Jersey.
  This program, for ages 7 through teens, is geared to all levels of skimboarding ability, from those who have never been on a board before to more experienced skimboarders wanting to boost their skills and technique.
  Camp runs Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. from June 30 through Aug. 28. Campers can sign up for the day, the week or the summer. Drop-ins are welcome. Private lessons available by appointment.



Kick Dance Studios -  Kick Dance Studios is offering Balllerina, Hip Hop and Jazz, and Musical Theater camps this summer in our Rumson and Fair Haven studios. 
   Ballerina camps run 9am-12pm and include Disney Princess Mania or Cinderella Meets Sophia the First for ages 3-6, along with Frozen and Frozen 2 for ages 4-7. 
    Hip Hop and Jazz camps for ages 5 to 9 run 10:30am-2:30pm and include a performance on the last day. June 23 -27th American Girl Camp; August 4-8 Disney Channel Rocks.
    In our 13th summer of showstopping Musical Theater Camps, beginner and experienced performers learn dance, vocal, and acting techniques while learning a show. 10:30 to 3PM Shrek the Musical July 21-25 ages 6-10; Matilda the Musical July 28- August 1st ages 8-14.


Sacajawea Day Camp - Looking for a fun and active place to spend the summer? Sacajawea Day Camp, located on more than 154 wooded acres in Farmingdale, is where embracing the outdoors takes on a whole new meaning.  Open to girls ages 3-15 (and their brothers ages 3-11), Sacajawea Day Camp provides the opportunity to connect with nature, participate in fun, educational activities, and make lifelong friends.
  Campers can swim, learn archery, canoe on the scenic lake, take a ride on the zip line and so much more. Even better, the benefits of camp extend far beyond the summer. As they open their eyes to new adventures, campers gain self confidence, social skills and leadership qualities to take with them throughout their personal and professional lives. The supportive, nurturing counselors help campers build courage, confidence and character by making friends and taking on new challenges. Operated by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Sacajawea Day Camp is among the most affordable day camps in New Jersey with optional before and after care or bus service. Open Houses: April 6 or May 18 from 2-5 p.m. or May 7 and June 10 from 5-7 p.m.



Saint John Vianney High School's Summer Camps & Programs - Summer at Saint John Vianney High School will begin Monday, June 23rd, 2014 and will run through Friday, August 15th. As in years past, SJV will be host to elementary, middle school and high school students, and will offer hands-on camps, enrichment programs, credit bearing classes and sports camps.
   Some of our programs this summer include Weird Science, Digital Art, CSI Lab & Investigation, Freshmen Readiness Review, Photography, Lego & Filmmaking Flix, Study & Organizational Skills, Photoshop, and Writing the College Application Essay Workshop.



Taste & Technique Cooking Studio - Our Children's Summer Camps are designed to instill a love of cooking in children of all ages. Choose from a variety of three and five day programs throughout the summer that teach the life skill of cooking in a fun and hands-on setting. Children enjoy all of the dishes they make so many camps have the added benefit of including a full lunch or dinner at the end of class. Limited space is available. Sign up today so we can get cooking together!



Twin Brook Golf Learning Center Junior Golf Camp - Our week long Junior Camps for ages 7-14 are a great way to get your “kid hooked on golf”! All aspects of golf will be covered in the fifteen hours of instruction, including rules, etiquette, contests, and on the course instruction. All equipment is included and each participant will receive a T-Shirt, snacks, and awards. 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio with students grouped by age. Our July and August camps are 5 day, 3 hours per day, fun filled instructional programs, held Monday – Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm.  Please have your child dress in “active wear” including golf shoes or sneakers.



US Sports Institute - Don’t miss out on the #1 summer camp experience!  With more than a decade of experience in providing quality sports camps and classes, the US Sports Institute prides itself on their principles which emphasize a fusion of fun, safety and a positive attitude through learning and playing sport.  USSI offers an unmatched choice of quality summer sports camps and locations to ensure that we have a camp for every child. 
  Summer Camps are open to boys and girls aged 2-14 of all ability levels. Use code CVmackidmon10 and save 10%. Our Total Play Multi Sports Camp is the original multi sports camp where your child will have the opportunity to play up to 16 different sports in one fun packed week!