Get ready for a summer full of fun in Monmouth County!  The Monmouth Moms 2026 Summer Camp Guide is available now, featuring local day camps and township recreation programs to keep your kids engaged with exciting classes, outdoor adventures, and swimming lessons, and more! Check out themonmouthmoms.com for all the details and start planning the perfect summer! Registration opens in March, so don’t miss out!

Camp Sacajawea (Farmingdale) & Camp Amity Acres (Waretown)

Going to camp is a big decision, now more than ever. At either of our Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore day camps, Camp Amity Acres (Waretown) or Camp Sacajawea (Farmingdale), you can feel at ease, knowing your daughter is well cared for, happy, learning and exploring the great outdoors! She’ll have the time of her life discovering the wonders of nature, trying new things, making friends and much more.

Our camps give girls the space to discover a strong sense of self, gain practical life skills, become resourceful problem solvers, and cultivate healthy relationships. Girl Scout Camp will always be a place where girls can:gm

• Explore the great outdoors
• Grow by trying new things
• Build her problem-solving skills
• Make awesome new friends
• Be a leader

You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to join the fun, so bring a friend!

Location: Camp Amity Acres located in Waretown, NJ and Camp Sacajawea is located in Farmingdale, NJ

Ages: Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea are open to all girls, ages 3-15, and their sibling brothers, ages 3-12, for an unforgettable summer.

This summer, Monmouth Academy of Ballet in Red Bank invites dancers of all ages to an unforgettable season of classical ballet training, creative exploration, and community connection. Our Five-Week Summer Intensive runs Monday–Friday, July 13 to August 14, 2026, with focused technique training from 10:00 AM–2:30 PM each day. Each week centers on a core element of classical ballet including Arabesques, Turns, Développés & Extensions, Character Work, and Allegro. Ballet technique is further enriched with Pilates, nutrition, anatomy, acting, pointe preparedness, and ballet history sessions to build dancers’ artistry and strength. Families may register for individual weeks or the full five-week experience, and extended care is offered for busy summer schedules.

Our summer classes also include community-friendly options beyond the intensive. Adult Ballet meets Mondays from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM to build foundational technique and fluid movement in a welcoming environment, while Swans & Silver Swans® meets Wednesdays from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, offering modified, supportive ballet for all ages and abilities. These classes provide a graceful way to stay active and connected to the joy of dance throughout the season.

Early registration is encouraged — register by April 24 to receive a 10 % discount on summer intensive tuition, and note that the **general registration deadline is June 27, 2026. Spots are limited, and consistent attendance is essential to make the most of the focused summer training experience. Whether your dancer is building classical technique, reconnecting with ballet as an adult, or seeking summer fun in movement, MAB’s summer program offers something inspiring for every member of the family.

Looking to give your children a summer they’ll always remember? Be sure to check out our Summer Camps Guide! Now available, this guide lists all our summer camps. Those on our mailing list should receive their copy shortly. Details about our camp offerings are also online. Registration starts on Sunday, March 1 at 12 p.m. See details (including hours) regarding registration.

The Monmouth County Park system hosts several camp programs throughout the summer for kids of all ages.

Mark your calendars for the registration date, as the camps will fill up quickly! Summer Camp & Swim Lesson registration can be done:

• Register here!

Safety is always our top priority. Campers learn essential ocean safety skills including understanding currents, identifying safe areas in the water, and proper surf etiquette — all while being closely supervised by our skilled team. We maintain small group ratios to ensure every child receives individual attention, coaching, and encouragement throughout the day. Parents can feel confident knowing their children are learning from instructors who are passionate about both surfing and mentorship.

We offer flexible enrollment options including daily drop-ins, weekly campers, half-summer, and full-summer packages to accommodate every family’s schedule. Beyond surfing, campers build friendships, have fun, and gain a deeper respect for the ocean. At North Beach Surf, we’re not just teaching kids how to surf, we are helping them build confidence that carries far beyond the beach.

Join us in Deal, NJ for a summer of waves, friends, and long beach days that the kids will never forget.

From total beginners to future chargers, our program builds skills, confidence, and a real love for the ocean in a fun/supportive environment.

Full Summer: June 22 – August 28
Half Summer: June 22 – July 24 or July 27 – August 28
Weekly bookings and daily drop-ins available.

Get ready for the best summer yet with North Beach Surf. Limited space available! Lock in your spot now.

SPARK Day Camp is for PreK to 10th graders, June 22-August 21. Camp day runs from 9am-4pm with extended hours from 8am-6pm. Lunch & snack are provided. Door-to-door transportation is available. We have 3 outdoor pools, athletics, arts, dance, music, STEAM, full-sized ice skating rink, culinary, archery, woodshop, ceramics, GaGa, Dungeons and Dragons, climbing wall, bungee trampolines, special events including Color War and Carnival, and so much more!

At SPARK, our campers have fun in an emotionally safe, nurturing environment. We strive to empower our campers to feel positive about themselves, develop as confident individuals, further their skill development, and learn to be supportive members of an inclusive camp community. We do this by providing our campers with opportunities to express themselves creatively and emotionally, and find success trying new challenges. Our staff are positive role models who work to assist children with problem-solving through patience, teamwork, and empowering them to make age-appropriate decisions.

SPARK is located at The Middletown Sports Complex, 214 Harmony Road. Space can be reserved with a $500 deposit followed by a monthly payment plan. Groups are filling quickly! Call 732-852-5858 or email [email protected] to schedule a personal tour.

Raising Sunshine in Shrewsbury is offering three intentional, small group summer programs led by two certified teachers who specialize in early childhood education. Each program is designed to support social emotional growth, confidence, and hands on learning in a warm, nurturing environment that families know and trust.

Our Summer Sunshine Program for ages 2.5 to 4 runs Monday through Thursday from 9 to 12 in July and August, with the option to enroll two or four days per week . This preschool style summer experience is rooted in sensory exploration, play based learning, and meaningful peer interaction. For older children, Big Build Camp for ages 5 to 8 takes place the week of July 6 from 1 to 4 p.m., inviting children to design, build, problem solve, and bring their big ideas to life through collaborative engineering challenges.

We also offer a Kindergarten Readiness program the week of August 17, Monday through Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., for children entering kindergarten in September 2026. This confidence building week focuses on independence, classroom routines, social skills, and early literacy and math foundations so children walk into their first day of school feeling prepared and secure. Registration and full program details are available at www.raisingsunshinellc.com/summerrai

There’s No Place Like the Y for Summer Adventure!

There’s NO PLACE LIKE THE Y for summer fun, friendships, confidence and character. Our ACA Accredited summer camp locations throughout the Jersey Shore provide experiences that help all children to learn, grow and thrive in a safe, welcoming environment. YMCA camps follow the highest standards in child protection with multiple youth safety accreditations.
Camp Zehnder in Wall welcomes children ages 3-15 years old to explore nature, discover talents, try new activities and make lasting friendships at a beautiful outdoor camp on 140
acres with an outdoor aquatics complex, KaBoom! playground, shade pavilions, soccer fields, basketball court, charming pond and more.

Freehold Family YMCA Day Camp offers summer fun for children ages 6-15 years including recreational swim, sports, games, and more. My Y Preschool camp nurtures children ages 3-5 years with a variety of age-appropriate summer activities in a safe, enriching environment.

Old Bridge Family YMCA Day Camp welcomes children ages 6-12 years old for indoor and outdoor fun and enrichment activities including recreational swim, sports, games, field trips and much more.

Red Bank Family YMCA Day Camp offers an enriching summer camp experience in the heart of Red Bank for children ages 4-15 years old. Kids enjoy recreational swim, sports, games, walking tours, field trips and fun with friends. YMCA of the Jersey Shore serves over 60,000 residents through programs such as preschool, before and after school care, teen leadership and mentoring, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling, mental and behavioral health care, community outreach and summer day camps. All YMCA campers engage in positive activities with caring staff that model the Y’s core values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility.

TOWNSHIP RECREATION CAMPS

🏘️☀️ Township Recreation Summer Camps

Aberdeen
Atlantic Highlands
Belmar

Bradley Beach
Colts Neck
Eatontown

Fair Haven
Freehold
Hazlet

Holmdel
Howell
Little Silver

Manalapan
Manasquan
Marlboro

Middletown
Ocean
Red Bank

Rumson
Sea Girt
Spring Lake

Tinton Falls
Wall

🌐 Visit your township Recreation Department website for dates, registration, and pricing.