Ocean County Summer Camp, Recreation, and Enrichment Programs
**Please also check with the youth’s pre-schools and school for summer enrichment programs and camps**

Ocean County Park System Summer Camp and Recreation - http://www.oceancountyparks.org/ - Summer program guide: https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/webcontentfiles//1c915a16-60f7-4ee5-a775-22e2ca606031.pdf

Ocean County College’s Kids & Teens on Campus.- https://www.ocean.edu/programs-and-courses/camps-on-campus/

Ocean County YMCA Summer Camps - http://www.ocymca.org/programs/child-care/camp

Ocean County Vocational and Technical School Summer Camps - Join in on the fun this summer and experience a camp that is right for you. Choose from 4 Camps this Summer in the areas of: Performing Arts, Marine Science, Law Enforcement & Culinary Arts (Culinary Summer Camp is Full) https://www.ocvts.org/events/summercamps

The Community YMCA Camp Zhender - http://cymca.org/locations/ymca-camp-zehnder/
Monmouth County Park and Recreation - https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=3263

Monmouth County Parks Summer Camps - Camp/swim and inclusion services and supports for youth with special needs. https://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/Documents/132/Camp-PPG-2023-WEB.pdf

Ocean County Library
• Calendar of Events - https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events
• SAIL - The teen volunteer program, “Service and Achievement in the Library,” is being offered to Ocean County teens that have completed 7th grade. http://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/SAIL
• Reading Buddies Teen Buddy + Kid Buddy = Summer Reading Fun! - Teens can mentor a young child while having fun and earning volunteer hours at the library http://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/reading-buddies

St. Francis Community Center Summer Camp - Vacation club is a summer camp for school age children offering fun filled age-appropriate activities. The program offers various activities designed to promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children, while allowing them to grow in confidence and self-esteem. It provides a comprehensive array of activities in arts and crafts, cooking, sports, daily swimming, and weekly field trips. Ages 5 to 13 (must have completed Kindergarten) https://www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/summer-camp

Kum Sung Summer Camp - Kum Sung Summer Camp emphasizes on development of self-confidence, independence, physical activity, leadership, coordination and discipline, all in a fun and loving environment. Each day is packed with different activities and each week is designated a fun themes to keep them learning and entertained. Older children will be taught the importance of exercise and nutrition. Please bring lunch, snacks and drinks for the whole day. (732) 341-7489 - 950 Hooper Ave. Toms River, New Jersey 08753 http://www.kumsungkarate.com/i_summer-camp.htm

Boy Scout’s Jersey Shore Council Summer Camp Options - Nestled in the pristine New Jersey Pine Barrens and just minutes from the Jersey Shore, the Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation is the perfect place for your unit’s outdoor adventures. From simple tent camping to rifle shooting to kayaking on the Barnegat Bay, CSR offers a wide variety of programs to fit your unit’s every need. CSR also offers premier summer camping programs including: Boy Scout Resident Troop Camp, Boy Scout Resident Individual Camping, Venturing Resident Camp, Webelos Adventure Camp, Cub Scout Day Camp and Cub Scout Family Camp. Financial assistance is available - https://www.jerseyshorescouts.org/summercampprograms

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore - The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore offer two amazing day camps for girls to experience every summer. Amity Acres Day Camp is located in Barnegat/Waretown, and Sacajawea Day Camp is in Farmingdale. Both camps offer transportation, before and after care and a variety of specialty programs. At camp, campers benefit from a girl-led environment and organized activities such as sports, swimming, performing arts, and nature and science. https://www.jerseyshoregirlscouts.org/en/camp/camp.html

Kamp for Kids - Family Camp for Children with Autism - Friday September 1 to Monday September 4, 2023 Location: Victory Valley - Family Autism Camp 7352 Salem Bible Church Rd, Zionsville, PA 18092. This is a weekend retreat for families who have a child/children with autism. There is no age limit.
https://www.kampforkids.org/familyautismcamp

Ican Bike Camp - We understand that most people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience this thrill. Defying these odds is why we exist! Located at Thompson Park, Lincroft NJ - August 7th to 11th, 2023 - https://icanshine.org/lincroft-nj/

Dare 2 B Kids Camp - Every day is filled with exciting and challenging sports, dance and fitness programs and keep all campers engaged. Our unique program offers campers the opportunity to choose the activities that are right for them – they can join a low-impact game, choose a quiet activity, or play a challenging & physically active game. entering first grade to those entering 8th grade. We have a unique counselor-in-training (CIT) program for those who wish develop their leadership skills. Located at Midstreams Elementary School in Brick. https://dare2bkids.com/
USA Sports Summer Camps - offer a range of summer camps and year round sports camps & programs that cater for a variety of ability levels and ages 2-18. Camps include multi sports camps where children experience 15 different sports in a week and single sports camps, that allow players to concentrate on one sport for an entire week. https://usasportgroup.com/new-jersey-summer-spring-fall-sports-camp-class/ocean-county-nj

Ocean County’s Township Recreation/Camp Programs
Barnegat
• Recreation and Summer Camp Link - http://www.barnegat.net/departments/office-of-recreation/ Programs/Classes
Beachwood
• Recreation link - http://www.beachwoodusa.com/pages/recreation_upcoming_events.html
• Summer camp -– call township for registration questions/needs 732-286-6000 x 287
Berkeley - summer Camp info - https://www.berkeleytownship.org/departments/recreation/index.php
Brick
• Brick Township Parks & Recreation – https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list.cfm?season_id=25057
• Brick PALS Summer Camp - https://www.facebook.com/BrickPalSummerCamp/
Dover/Toms River - https://www.tomsrivertownship.com/216/Programs-Activities
Harvey Cedars-LBI
• Lifeguard in Training Program – ages 10-16 yrs - http://www.harveycedars.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=150&TPID=15131
Jackson
• Programs, activities, employment, and summer camp - https://www.jacksontwpnj.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=103
Lacey
• Sport Groups - http://www.laceytownship.org/content/4714/3684/3901/default.aspx
• Summer Parks Program (Day Camp) - http://www.laceytownship.org/content/4714/3684/3899/default.aspx
Lakewood
• Summer Programs/ Camps - https://oceanpartnership-my.sharepoint.com/personal/nroman_oceanpartnership_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fnroman%5Foceanpartnership%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FMicrosoft%20Teams%20Chat%20Files%2FSummer%20Program%202023%2C%20May%2015%2C%202023%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fnroman%5Foceanpartnership%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FMicrosoft%20Teams%20Chat%20Files&ct=1684510015331&or=Teams%2DHL&ga=1
Lavallette
• Recreation - http://www.lavallette.org/recreation.html
Little Egg Harbor
• Recreation - https://www.ehtgov.org/departments/recreation/index.php
Manchester
• Rec/Summer programs - http://www.manchestertwp.com/departments/department-of-recreation/
Ocean Township/Waretown
• Summer rec, camps - http://www.twpoceannj.gov/recreation/rec-programs.html
Pt Pleasant Borough
• Summer programs - https://ptboro.com/recreation/
Pt Pleasant Beach
• Camps and summer programs - https://pointpleasantbeachnj.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx
Stafford
• Summer programs/camps - https://www.staffordnj.gov/644/Summer-Camp-2023

Ocean County Special Needs Camps
Qualified Children's System of Care (CSOC) Camp Providers - The Children's System of Care (CSOC) provides financial support toward summer camp tuition for IDD eligible children, youth and young adults. Financial support is based on available resources in a given fiscal year. The amount available per child, youth or young adult is capped and may vary by year and by the number of families that apply https://apps.performcarenj.org/outpatientproviders/listcampproviders.aspx
Children's Specialized Hospital Camps and Clubs - http://www.childrens-specialized.org/programs-and-services/specialty-programs/camps-and-clubs
Comfort Zone Camp 866-488-5679. Non-profit group founded in 1998 offers camps to help grieving children meet with peers who have also suffered a loss. Recreation, group activities and healing circles. 110B Meadowlands Parkway Suite 301 Secaucus, NJ 07094 Phone: (201) 867-2077 Fax: (201) 867-2261 Email Us http://www.comfortzonecamp.org
Camp Excel
A social skills day camp for youth with ADHD and other social skills needs. http://www.campexcel.com/
Camp Oakhurst
Campers with physical disabilities and/or mild mental retardation. - 732 531 0215 https://risingtreetops.org/services/summer_camp/
Harbor Haven Day Camp Two location: West Orange, 908-964-5411 and Marlboro, 908-964-5560. Harbor Haven is a comprehensive summer program where success is fostered. Our beautiful private school setting provides an opportunity for children ages 3-15 with mild special needs to experience typical summer activities including sports, swim, nature, art and so much more. Social skills group, daily academics and speech/occupational therapy groups are added components of the program. Individual speech and occupational therapies are also available. Transportation can be provided in most cases. The staff to child ratio is 1:3 or better. Numerous professionals instruct and work with the children. For fun and learning all at the same time, Harbor Haven is truly the right place for your child! http://www.harborhaven.com/
Monmouth County Park System- Special Needs Programs
provide access to recreational opportunities for Monmouth County residents with disabilities in order to enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, as well as a sense of belonging to the community. https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=4188

Eligibility	youth in Ocean County
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Education Educational Services Special Education Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs

Last Updated: 06/23/23