Basking Ridge Summer Camp Guide 2026

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The new year is here, and many parents are already planning ahead for the summer.

There are several options to keep the kids busy this summer around Basking Ridge, school camps, sports camps, and more.

Here's a look at the camps planned around Basking Ridge for summer 2026. Click on the links for registration information:

Bernards Township Parks & Recreation - The Bernards Township Summer Recreation program opens registration in February and is open to children entering Grades K - 5 (Fall 2026) at the three elementary schools in town. For more information, visit bernards.org/departments/recreation.

Day Camp Sunshine - 3575 Valley Road, Basking Ridge. Camp is offered for children pre-K through 9th grade. Each week of camp will feature a unique theme packed with fun activities, exciting adventures, and unforgettable memories for children. For more information - daycampsunshine.org.

Camp Acorn at Somerset Hills YMCA - 140 Mt Airy Road, Basking Ridge. A 10-week program that runs 5 days per week, Monday, June 22 through Friday, Aug. 28 for campers entering Preschool – 11th grade in September 2026. They have something for every kind of child at every age with both traditional multi-activity and specialty camp options. Mix and match from traditional, sports, dance, STEM, teen travel camp, and counselor-in-training options. For more information - gscymca.org/child-care-camps/somerset-hills-camp.

Pingry Summer - 131 Martinsville Road, Basking Ridge. The Pingry School's Basking Ridge and Short Hills campuses offer a variety of programs, including arts and athletics. Click here for more information.

Summer Day Camp at Raritan Valley Community College - June 22 - Aug. 21 at 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. The campus sits on 100-plus acres and features state-of-the-art facilities, including air-conditioned classrooms, swimming pool, gymnasium, and ample field space used by all enrolled campers ages 5-13. Register by Jan. 31 for $395 per week or register after Jan. 31 for $445 per week. For more information - futurestars.com/locations/raritan-valley-community-college.

JCC Camp Ruach - June 22 to Aug. 14 - 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. Summer camps for kids in all age groups. Every age group has slightly different programming ensuring the activities are both age appropriate and that campers have new activities to look forward to each summer. All specialty areas are facilitated by trained staff in their respective areas. Some activities, including ropes course and archery are taught by certified staff in those respective areas. For more information - jcccampruach.org.

Camp Riverbend - 116 Hillcrest Road, Warren. Camp for children ages 3 to Grade 9. Offers swimming, sports, adventure course and high ropes, pedal karts, spray park, river activities, arts and crafts, ninja course, nature, cooking, performing and circus arts, and more. For more information - campriverbend.com.

LifeTime - 145 Commons Way, Bridgewater. Camp is offered for children ages 4 to 13 with fun weekly themes; electives (Camper’s choice) each week; craft and creativity activities; sports, fitness and gym games; swim, swim lessons and/or swim team; Friday on-site and off-site field trips; healthy snacks; before and after care up to 2 hours before and after camp (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.); and curbside drop-off and pick-up. For more information - my.lifetime.life/clubs/nj/bridgewater/programs.

Branchburg Sports Complex 47 Readington Road, Branchburg - June 22 to Sept. 4. Offers a variety of summer camp options from its popular Kidventure day camp, to specialty sports camps, to leaders in training. For mroe information - branchburgsports.com/programs-camps/summer-camp-nj

Oak Crest Day Camp - 92 Cortelyous Lane, Somerset. For children aged 3 to 15, the camp provides door-to-door transportation. Oak Crest offers an array of engaging activities for kids of all ages, ensuring that every day is an adventure. For the youngest campers, there are activities like swimming, bicycling, rock climbing, and arts and crafts. As children mature, they can delve into specialized programs like day trips and overnight excursions. For more information - summerdaycamp.oakcrestdaycamp.com.

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