Summer Camps Near You: Princeton Area Summer Camps Await

PRINCETON, NJ — Summer camp anyone? Games, arts and crafts, outdoor hikes, and snacks with friends are all part of the fun around Princeton.

Now is the time to make plans for summer camps as they fill up fast. All around Mercer County there are some good camp options for kids. Here are a few.

Princeton Recreation Department has a list of summer youth activities planned with Teen Travel Camp returning and the Princeton Empowerment Program for girls in grades 5-8. What's new? A Youth Dance program. Find out more here.

Princeton University hosts iD Tech summer camps taught by tech "rock stars." There are camps for kids and teens in coding, game development, robotics, and design. This may have your child's name on it! Find out more here.

Princeton YMCA knows how to do summer camp. Campers are grouped up by grade but meet up with all grades once daily, and activities are varied. There are games, arts and crafts, nature and science, swimming, and more. Find general camp information here, and view program and schedule info here.

Lifetime Club Princeton offers summer camps of many kinds; Pre-K, School Age, and Tween. There are swim lessons, field trips, and other adventures waiting. You can find information here.

Waldorf School of Princeton offers summer camp in two three-week sessions on the school campus in an outdoor setting. Attending just one week is an option. Check out what the sessions are about here.

Appel Farm Arts Camp is ready to "ignite creativity, kindness, and confidence" with summer camp programs for your arty kids who want to develop their artistic abilities and build confidence. Find more information here.

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