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DAYCAMP
BERGEN COUNTY
Bergenfield
NUNNBETTER DANCE THEATRE 161 Woodbine St.,( 201) 385-9638 www. nunnbetterdance. com NunnbetterSummer DanceCamp forgirls and boys ages 7 & up. Join us fordaily ballet, jazz, modern classes plus fun specialty master classessuchasTheatre Dance, Contemporary and Hip Hop. Student Choreography projects and other pieces come together in an exciting end of campperformance.
Dumont
YWCA CAMP ORINDA Honiss School, 31 Depew St.( 201) 444-5600 ext. 352 www. ywcabergencounty. org BergenCounty’ smostaffordable daycamp for kids ages 5 to 12. Campers enjoy American Red Cross swim lessons, day trips & events, arts & crafts, music, sports, nature. Special days include Bouncy Fridays, Camp Olympics, Talent Show and CampCarnival. Pre & Postcamp care. Campers must bring lunch. CIT program availableages13to16.
Englewood
DWIGHT-ENGLEWOOD SUMMERCONNECTIONS 315 E. Palisade Ave.,( 201) 227-3144 www. d-e. org / summer DiscoverDwight-Englewood Summer Connections! Our day camp program providesstudents, pre-school( age 3) throughGrade 12, with awide range of opportunities including advanced, introductory and enrichment courses in the fine and visual arts, athletics, and all academic fields, includingSTEM.
SUMMEREXPLORATIONS, THE SUMMER PROGRAM OF THEELISABETH MORROW SCHOOL 435 Lydecker St.,( 201) 568-5566 ext. 7333 www. elisabethmorrow. org SummerExplorations, June 26-August 11, 2017, the summer program of The Elisabeth Morrow School, offers a unique blend ofcamp and school, with awide variety of choices and opportunities for students ages 3 through ninth grade. The 14-acre wooded campus complete with playgrounds, turf playing field, state of the artscienceand computerlabs, all provide just the right setting forlearning and recreation. All classesdesigned and taught by qualified and creative teachers with smallclasssize. Our Early Childhood Program forchildren Age Three through First Grade offers creative hands-on learning and outdoor play. For students in Second throughSixth Grade, we offer weeklong enrichment workshops in math, reading, sports, arts, science, computer, cooking, STEM coursesand many other choices. We alsooffer weeklong courses for students in Grades 7-9 in science,
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math, writing, test prep, technology, community serviceand more. Come learn moreabout our program at theSummer ExplorationsOpen HouseonSunday, March 12 from 1-3p. m. atthe school. Please visit our website at www. elisabethmorrow. org for more registration information or call( 201) 568-5566, ext. 7333.
Mahwah
YWCA CAMP MA-KEE-YA Darlington County Park-Upper Lake, 600 Darlington Ave.( 201) 444-5600 ext. 352 www. ywcabergencounty. org BergenCounty’ smostaffordable daycamp located lakeside in beautiful Darlington County Park featuring spacious lawns and an open air pavilion. Activities include daily American Red Cross swim lessons, paddle boarding, kayaking, archery, plus crafts, sports, and more. Campers must bringlunch. Transportation providedfrom 7locations in BergenCounty. CIT program availableages13to16.
Paramus
BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER 400 Paramus Road, Lot C,( 201) 251-8589 www. bcsc. org Train as an astronaut at Challenger Space Camp. Campers will useour state of the art simulators for space exploration and hands-on science activities. Join us for an out of this world experience. It’ s a blast!
PASSAIC COUNTY
Haldedon
CAMP VERITANS DAY CAMP 225Pompton Road,( 973) 956-1220 www. campveritans. com Camp Veritans DayCamp, apremier summerday camp located in Haledon, NJ is a camp forchildren entering pre-K through 10th grade. We offer a variety of fantastic activities on our beautiful 64 acre campusincludingRed Cross swim instruction, amazing sports, creative arts, ropes / challenge course, in addition to daily cateredlunches, transportation and so much more. Specialized Trip and Travel program for8th and 9th graders and a comprehensive CIT program for our 10th graders.
DAYCARE, PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN
BERGEN COUNTY
Hasbrouck Heights
NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL 165 Burton Ave.,( 201) 288-7667 Our certified teachersprovide anurturing educational environment for3to6year olds. Individualized instruction allows children to progress at their own pace. Open House for Parents on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, 10 a. m. to noon.
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SCHOOLS
BERGEN COUNTY
Fair Lawn
SAINT ANNE SCHOOL 1-30 Summit Ave.,( 201) 796-3353 www. stannenj. com St. Anne School nurturesstudents’ potential with challenging academics in a faith-based setting. Core curriculum is enriched with art, music, gym, Spanish, and technologyclasses. Extended careand hot lunchprograms availableaswell.
SLEEP AWAY
WARREN COUNTY
Blairstown
CAMPUS KIDS WEEKDAY SLEEP AWAY CAMP( 973) 845-9260 www. campuskids. com MondaythruFridayatcamp & home on weekends. Transportation included. Campers choose their own activities daily: sports, finearts, performingarts. Fun, active, staff that puts safety first. ACA- Accredited. Private tours given on weekends by appointment.
SPECIAL NEEDS
BERGEN COUNTY
Fair Lawn
BERGER LEARNING GROUP, LLC 31-11 Broadway,( 201) 742-5298 www. bergerlearning. com BLGprovides arange ofApplied Behavior Analysis( ABA) services forchildren with special needs as well as typically developing children. Our programs address cognitive, social-emotional, playand selfhelp skills as well as language / communication and behavioral challenges through a positive behavioral approach.
Multiple Locations
GOOD TALKING PEOPLE, LLC 111 Galway Place, Suite 201, Teaneck 75 N. Maple Ave., Suite101A, Ridgewood( 201) 837-8371 www. goodtalkingpeople. com Private Practice servicing toddlers through adults, offeringComprehensiveSpeech and Language Evaluations, Innovative Speech and Language Therapy, Social Thinking. Programs targeting Executive Functioning and Emotional Regulation, including ZonesofRegulation ®, Summer Programs, Therapeutic Recreational Programs. Evening and Weekend appointments available.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
BERGEN COUNTY
Closter
LINDGREN SUMMER CAMP 211 Irving Ave.,( 201) 768-3550 www. lindgrenschool. com LindgrenSummerCamp-wherechildren can play outside all day! A2-8 week day camp forages 3-11. Drive down the Lindgren driveand youknowyou’ ve entered intoavery special place. Setin our woodland oasis, Lindgren camp is a haven, unlike any summer camp in the local area. The beautiful grounds, pools, and pavilions create a true outdoor camp experience, a bit of country right here in Closter. Lindgren teachers, local elementary teachers and artisans bring their talents to each department offered at the camp. Childrenhave the freedomto choose howtospend their time in an atmospherefreeofpressure. Camperscan choose painting or playing games, making mudpiesorreal pies, learning about birds or learning to swim. We offer free swim lessons, an extensive arts and crafts program, sports, theatre, dance, yoga, cooking, music, nature department, farm animals, gardening, and hiking in the adjacent Closter Nature Center. The 10 and 11 year olds, entering 5thand 6th grade, become Expeditioners. This program features daily trips to hiking trails, nature preserves, kayak / canoe trips, sciencemuseums, ballgames, and other outdoor challenges.
Multiple Locations
MUSICALMUNCHKINS Ridgewood and Emerson,( 201) 891-1807 wwww. musicalmunchkinsnewjersey. com Musical Munchkins has been delighting children & their parents for over 25 yrs. We offer year round music classes for 6 mo. to 4yrs. Separateclasses in each age group; combined age classesinthe summer. Our carefully developed curriculum & well-trainedstaff utilize high quality instruments and props. Sensitivity to each developmental stage of your child’ smusical experience reflectour commitment to excellence in early childhood music education. Call nowfor a free trial visit. We do great parties and have Saturday classesaswell.
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