Seasonal Programs
4 Elements Earth Education
4E offers programs that introduce Earth Skills, which are a blend of the ancient arts of tracking, wilderness survival, and nature awareness. Our curriculum and experienced instructors give children, teens, and adults first-hand experience of how to 'read' the landscape as stewards of the Earth.
Alpha School
The Alpha School is a private day facility approved by the NJ Dept. of Education which provides an enhanced alternative program to the public schools.
ASun Star
ASun Star, based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, provides personalised support to individuals and families since 2005. They specialise in assisting at-risk individuals, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and offer Mental Health and Substance Use Services.With strong commitment to assisting families in achieving success.
Boy Scouts of America, Jersey Shore Council
Let us introduce you and your children to a world where they will build lifetime friendships while learning leadership skills, active citizenship, personal fitness, and practical knowledge through their participation in a diverse array of activities including camping excursions, summer programs for teens and much, much more.
Brick Township Department of Parks & Recreation
The Brick Township Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the coordination of recreational, sports and cultural programs for citizens throughout the year.
Camp Nova
Camp NOVA is a wonderful opportunity for youth and adults living with epilepsy and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities to enjoy summer camp.
Camp NOVA is a 7-day, 6-night overnight camp where campers participate in group and individual activities, making lifelong memories and friends!
Children's Specialized Hospital at Toms River
Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.
Comfort Zone Camp
A nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Our programs are FREE of charge and include trust building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings.
Family Promise of the Jersey Shore
Family Promise of the Jersey Shore is a non-profit assisting families experiencing homelessness and preventing homelessness. Our mission is to help families experiencing homelessness and economic uncertainty to achieve sustainable independence through prevention programs, advocacy, and community support services.
Family Resource Network (FRN)
FRN is a comprehensive family-focused umbrella of organizations designed to provide community-based programs and services to individuals and families with a variety of disabilities and chronic conditions through our three affiliate organizations: Autism Family Services of New Jersey, Caregivers of New Jersey, and Epilepsy Services of New Jersey.
Fulfill Monmouth & Ocean
The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties is now Fulfill. We’ve changed our name, because we’re doing more than ever to change lives in our communities for the better. Ending hunger in our communities is a complex challenge, so Fulfill provides a full suite of programs to provide the resources people need to become self-sufficient.
Garden State Equality (GSE)
Garden State Equality (GSE) is the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in New Jersey and one of the most successful statewide civil rights organizations for the LGBTQ community in the nation. Our services include advocacy, policy work, and training. All our current work is informed by racial, economic, and disability justice concerns.
Girl Scouts Camp Sacajawea Scholarship
Monday, July 28, 2025
Thanks to a very generous grant from the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is offering registered Girl Scouts the opportunity to apply for a scholarship for 2 free weeks of Summer Day Camp at Camp Sacajawea. Visit: gsFun.org/CampScholarship to apply!
Healthy Body Healthy Mind LLC
Healthy Body Healthy Mind is focused and passionate about providing character development within the context of physical fitness and counseling services. Founder, Alex Torres, has created a model known as the Total Package and it encourages the individual to assess different areas of their life in order to strive for ongoing body and mind awareness.
Hearts of Mercy
We break the poverty cycle through learning and enrichment programs that motivate at-risk children to create a better tomorrow. Our offerings, free to income-eligible children and families, include one-on-one tutoring and mentoring, an arts program. summer camp, sports, music, dance, gardening, and community activities and events.
Hearts of Mercy Kids Summer Art Camp
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Build your budding artist's confidence and self esteem with fun art projects! Hearts of Mercy is partnering with Pine Shore's Art Association for a Kids Summer Art Camp from July 14th - July 18th (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM). Location is 364 N. Main St. Suite 1, Manahawkin, NJ. Visit: https://hearts-of-mercy.org/ for more information.
Hearts of Mercy Summer Camp
Monday, July 7 - Monday, August 4
Welcome to Hearts of Mercy Summer Camp where children explore fun activities that build confidence, build relationships, create good habits, explore nature, learn new skills, and experience opportunities the world has to offer. Aug 11-15 , 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Register here: https://hearts-of-mercy.org/programs/summer-camp/
Hope In Her Eyes Equine Facilitated Wellness
The mission of Hope in Her Eyes is to harness the healing power of horses to promote growth and wellness for individuals with special needs, veterans and others seeking mental health support. We believe the spirit of our rescue animals has the unique ability to tap into the client's soul on deeper level, opening the mind to experience growth, build confidence and meaningful connection, and above all healing.
Kinder Growth DIR/Floortime Therapy
Kinder Growth offers home-based DIR/Floortime for neurodivergent individuals ages 0-21 throughout all of NJ, and has a full-day center program in North Jersey for ages 1-6. DIR/Floortime is covered by NJ Medicaid and Aetna Commercial. An F84.0-F84.9 diagnosis script is needed to start. We support your child’s development through play and connection!
Lavallette Recreation Department
Lavallette's recreation website lists many different programs for people of all ages to get involved with. They vary from sports to dancing and working out. Check out their website for full details.
Mental Health Association in NJ (MHANJ) Ocean County / MHAOC
MHANJ has a strong history of providing direct services that focus on providing peer-delivered case management, support & educational services to individuals & families dealing with significant behavioral health issues. ALL Services Are Provided to Individuals 18 Years and Up and are FREE To Ocean County Residents.
MHAOC's Feed the Need
FEED THE NEED (FTN) is NOT Your Average Pantry!! FTN is a FREE Pantry Delivery Service. FTN Provides Individual & Family Grocery Needs, As Well As Specialty Needs (Medical Dietary Needs, Food Restrictions, & Food Allergies). FTN Delivery Vans Look Like Everyday Vehicles (Unmarked)- Designed To Be Subtle & Blend In. (must be Ocean County Resident / 18yrs+
MHAOC's MORE Project (moms offering recovery experience)
The MORE Project (Mom's Offering Recovery Experience) provides FREE peer support services that are specifically tailored for moms in recovery, staffed by moms in long term recovery, who understand the unique challenges & complexities of both motherhood & recovery. Assisting ALL MOMS to Recover in Their Own Way - On Their Own Terms!
Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department
All residents of Ocean County, NJ can receive a free issue of our Parks and Recreation Newsletter. This quarterly publication lists all our adult and kids' programs, classes, sports events, trips, festivals and more!
OPC's Ocean County Summer Camp, Recreation, and Enrichment Program Directory 2024
OPC's Ocean County Summer Camp, Recreation, and Enrichment Program Directory for Summer 2024.
Reindancer Therapeutic Riding Center
Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Equine Assisted Learning, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Able-bodied riding lessons and summer camp also available.
Stafford Township Recreation Department
Stafford Township offers a variety of programs. For more information check out their website.
Stirring Up Skills Virtual Cooking Camp
Monday, August 4 - Wednesday, August 6
Stirring Up Skills is a virtual cooking summer camp for kids 7-13. Camp will be held from August 4-6 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM live on Zoom. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQrilyFLisFc-t1NHvVhzQu13JrJ0Tdo_g_pG4i9uZ6ULREw/viewform
Strand Center for the Arts
The organization is committed to increasing cultural participation, arts education, development initiatives, diversifying audiences, deepening arts participation, and forging business and community partnerships that will strengthen the organization and impact economic development and cultural tourism in the community.
Toms River Artist Community Cartoon Camp
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Calling all young creators! In this fun and exciting class, kids ages 6-9 will learn how to bring their imagination to life by making their very own cartoon movie. Create characters, backgrounds, adding music, sound effects, and even their own voices. Let your child be the director of their own animated adventure! Limited Seating!
Toms River Artist Community Summer Camp
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22
Join us for a week of creative fun at our Summer Kids Art Camp! Young artist will explore color theory, texture, and abstract design through hands-on activities and guided projects. We’ll dive into creativity by making art from everyday scraps. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and a love for art!
United Way Financial Success Center Network
Financial Success Centers provide a variety of FREE services within one location to help Monmouth and Ocean County residents move from financial difficulty to economic well-being. Trained Financial Coaches meet with clients to help the clients set goals and meet with the other appropriate services.
We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym - Waretown
We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym was founded to provide a place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together. As the only kid's gym that offers an all-inclusive philosophy we have found all children can benefit from our uniquely designed sensory equipment that is specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders.
XCamp
Xcamp started 22 years ago by a few local teachers looking to share the stoke of surfing, an active, healthy lifestyle and having fun while doing it. Along the way, we found out that the friendships that were being made from a summertime camp was the thing that kept us and the kids coming back year after year.
Young People's Day Camp (YPDC)
Young People’s Day Camps is the largest private summer day camp for boys and girls ages 4-14 in the New York and New Jersey area. YPDC’s philosophy is to “grow” children intellectually, physically and spiritually in a FUN environment! 2-8 week programs are available and each camp is operated by licensed teachers and administrators. FREE Transportation!
ZR Fit and Wellness, Adaptive Inclusive Fitness and Social Opportunities
At ZR Fit and Wellness, we offer adaptive and inclusive fitness and wellness opportunities lead by Certified Personal Trainers who have licenses and certifications in Behavior Analysis, SLP, OT, Music Therapy and more.
We offer 1:1, and small group training, introduction to running and 5K club, nutrition classes, and pop up social events for ages 5-65+