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Best Summer Camps in Bergen County, New Jersey

Campers will roam the trails exploring anywhere they can reach at Tenafly Nature Center Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the nature center
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3/5/23 - By Laurie Rein

Whether you're seeking a summer camp that provides a performing arts experience, scientific fun, or all-around outdoor adventure, these Bergen County, New Jersey, summer camps cater to all ages and interests. We've rounded up 11 summer camps located in Bergen County that will help your kids have a sensational summer. Summer camp options include full or half days and indoor or outdoor facilities. 

For more summer camps in New Jersey, check out our lists of affordable summer camps, the best dance summer camps, and STEM summer day camps, plus bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town. 

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The Performing Arts School at Bergen PAC provides students of all ages and backgrounds with arts experiences during its summer camp. Photo courtesy of BergenPAC
The Performing Arts School at Bergen PAC provides students of all ages and backgrounds with arts experiences during its summer camp. Photo courtesy of BergenPAC

Best Summer Camps in Bergen County, New Jersey

Bach to Rock Wyckoff

Wyckoff
Ages 4-18
Instruments taught at Bach to Rock include guitar, piano, drums, voice, DJ, violin, trumpet, and more. Bach to Rock is also the home of Beat Refinery DJ School which offers Mixing, Scratching, and Music Production classes. B2R birthday parties and seasonal camps are great opportunities to play and learn music with friends. READ MORE

Apple Montessori Schools & Camps

Mahwah
Ages 1-6
Campers ages 3-6 enjoy educational adventures through music, art, and STEAM projects (STEM + Art), plus swimming and splash pads in select locations. Virtual programs are available as well. READ MORE

Game Camp Nation - New Jersey

Saddle River
Ages 9-19
Creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration: Game Camp Nation emphasizes the 4 C's needed for success in today’s media-driven world. This educational game studio for kids and teens offers in-person summer day camps, sleepaway camps, and year-round online lessons for aspiring game designers, programmers, and artists of all skill levels. READ MORE

HealthBarn USA Summer Camp

Ridgewood
Ages 3-15
Something's cooking at this garden-to-fork summer camp. Housed in the beautiful Irene Habernickel Family Park, campers ages 5-15 get hands-on experience with gardening and cooking, while enjoying nature hikes and more seasonal fun in the great outdoors. Book for the season or a week-long session. READ MORE

STEAM Camps @ Little Ivy Academy

Ridgewood
Ages 6-14
This summer, your camper can build and code Lego robots, create electronic spy gadgets, learn to code, and much more. Traditional summer day camp activities are included, too, getting kids outdoors daily.  READ MORE

The Greater Bergen County YMCA Summer Camps

New Milford
Ages 5-17
YMCA summer camps for kids in Bergen County, NJ allow campers to experience swimming in a lake, shooting an arrow at the archery range, and roasting marshmallows around a campfire, all while gaining an appreciation for the great outdoors.   READ MORE

The Performing Arts School at BergenPAC

Englewood
Ages 6-18
Offering classes and camps in a variety of performing arts disciplines and opportunities to participate in live performances, the school provides students of all ages and backgrounds with arts experiences that stimulate learning and spark creativity and imagination. Summer camp programming caters to ages 6-18, with summer dance intensives, musical theater workshops, and more options.  READ MORE

Bergen Equestrian Center

Leonia
Ages 7-13
At Bergen Equestrian Center's summer program, campers start the morning off in the barn learning about horses, grooming, equipment, and how to prepare for riding. They have a one-hour riding lesson specially tailored to their abilities and experience levels, and they learn from a blacksmith, an equine vet, and a dentist.  READ MORE

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lodi & Hackensack

Lodi & Hackensack
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lodi & Hackensack is one of the top organizations for youth development in Northern New Jersey. Boys & Girls Clubs offer many programs and activities for children of all ages in the areas of academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. READ MORE

Buehler Challenger & Science Center

Paramus
Ages 4-18
Blast off into a summer of space exploration, flying object creation, and simulated space missions at Buehler's summer camps. Groups are arranged by age, with full days for the older space explorers.  READ MORE

Tenafly Nature Center Summer Camp

Tenafly
Ages 4-13
This is the perfect camp for kids who love nature. All activities are outdoors and include hiking, crafts, and games. Sessions are grouped by grade, and new themes are introduced each week. READ MORE

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Laurie R
Laurie Rein is thrilled to have made a career of digging up activities (especially free ones!) for her twin daughters. Prior to working with Mommy Poppins NJ, Laurie wore many hats in the television industry including gigs as an NBC page, NBC copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and research manager for CBS. She is currently the Events Editor for Mommy Poppins NJ and can be reached at njevents@mommypoppins.com
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