Weekly Specialty Camps

Each summer the Department of Community Programs strives to put together a robust schedule of specialty camps. These camps all run by the week and typically run Monday through Friday, reserving Friday as a raindate in the event the camp is held outside. Offerings include STEAM, Art, Fashion, Pony, Sports, Golf, Drones and more! These specialty camps are all run through third party contractors. If you are interested in offering a program with the Department of Community Programs, please email David Guida

2023 CAMPS

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Part I – Weekly Specialty Camps

 

  • All camps are held at Summit’s Cornog Field House at 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ
  • Camps run Monday through Thursday
  • Morning Sessions run from 8:15 AM until 12:15 PM and Afternoon Sessions run from 12:30 PM until 4:30 PM

 

Week of June 26

A: Morning Session

Class Name: Gross Out Science 

Age Range: Children entering grades K-6 in September 2023

Miss Manners might not approve but your child definitely will! Gross out camp is a week of learning about our gross bodily functions. Burping, boogers, excrement, gas, saliva, germs and how our brain, cells, heart, organs and blood contribute to this. Make exploding "toothpaste", edible excrement and handmade ice cream. Take home your own slimy "boogers" and more!


B: Afternoon Session

Class Name: Fashion Workshop – Mexico Week Fringe Bell Bottom & Halter Top

Age Range: Children entering grades 3-8 in September 2023

 

Week of July 10

C: Morning Session

Class Name: Magic Makers

Age Range: Children entering grades K-5 in September 2023

Can you make rabbits appear from nowhere? Can you make scarves disappear? Can you change one thing into another? Tada! Now you can! You will experience amazing fun when you learn the secrets of our jaw-dropping illusions. Once you’ve transformed into a Magical Master, you’ll get to share your new skills with friends and family in a real magic show at your school…and keep all the tricks! 


D: Afternoon Session

Class Name: NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers

Age Range: Children entering grades K-6 in September 2023

From our Earth's atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program sends children on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and even build your own model rocket!

 


 Week of July 17

E: Morning Session

Class Name: SPY KIDZ - Double 0 Trouble!

Age Range: Children entering grades K-5 in September 2023

Good morning, Secret Agent. Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to aquire top secret skills that will make you the perfect spy. You will learn to disguise and infiltrate, to listen without being seen, and see without being noticed. But be prepared: this class is not for the faint-hearted. You will have a top-secret mission every week that you have to complete or your cover will be blown! This Program Guide will self destruct in 5 seconds. 

 

F: Afternoon Session

Class Name: Jewelry Studio

Age Range: Children entering grades K-5 in September 2023

Don’t you wish that you could make your own jewelry and wear it whenever you want? In this unique jewelry course we will make every kind of jewelry – chokers, rings, necklaces, necklaces and more necklaces. You will be dripping in jewelry that you can give to your mom as the best gift she ever got, or keep for yourself to wear any time. 

 

 

Week of July 24

G: Morning Session

Class Name: Eureka

Age Range: Children entering grades K-6 in September 2023

Inventing means curiosity, practicality, necessity, and imagining the future! Join us in our Eureka Camp as we step into outer space by launching self-built stomp rockets. Children will witness a volcanic eruption, and learn how magnets can help search for shipwrecks. They will work together to design & build bridges and boats to eventually escape an island and find their way home! Children will even have the chance to launch projectiles with catapults and a large trebuchet! 

 

H: Afternoon Session

Class Name: Bot Builder Camp with Cubelets

Age Range: Children entering grades 1-5 in September 2023

Kids will explore the basic components of robotics by playing with modular cubes known as Cubelets®! Snapping the cubes together in different ways will create unique robots, but what matters most is figuring out the perfect robot recipe to solve a challenge. Kids will work together to create lighthouses, vehicles, and more cool super cool creations. Let's tinker, design, predict, code, and play all day, and shhhh, don't tell that it's educational! 

 

 

Week of July 31

I: Morning Session

Class Name: Fashion Workshop – NYC Fashion Week

Age Range: Children entering grades K-6 in September 2023

NYC fashion week- design a top 

 

I2: Morning Session

Class Name: Making Memories STEM Summer Camp

Age: Children Entering Grades K-5

Keep the learning going throughout the summer while having fun with some of our most popular programs! NEW classes every week! ~ SCIENCE EXPLORATION ~ S.T.E.A.M. ~ MOSAIC STORY TELLING and ART ~ KIDDIES AROUND THE WORLD ~ ROBOTICS and ENGINEERING ~ OUTSIDE PLAY ~ KIDDIES KRAFTING Children will have a blast learning through hands-on activities featuring experiments, curated books and art while exploring lessons involving: Science, Math, Reading, Geography, Social Studies, History, Art & Music. Children bring home a project daily! 

 

J: Afternoon Session

Class Name: LEGO Robotics and Coding - Summer Fun

Age Range: Children entering grades 2-4 in September 2023

This fun, interactive program will introduce students to coding and robotics using the LEGO® Education Robotics Construction Sets. Children will learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of the robotic components. They will work in teams of 2 on guided projects building models, attaching sensors and motors, and using a computer to program the model’s behavior. Children will gain confidence and understanding as they build and code their robots.

 

 

Week of August 7

K: Morning Session

Class Name: Drone Captains

Age Range: Children entering grades K-6 in September 2023

Do you love drones? We sure do! And we want to share our love for them with you. In this fun new coding course, you write the code and the drone obeys! You and your team of drone coders will come up with a plan, code it, and watch the drone execute it at your command. You will learn the basics of coding in the most fun way possible, and then watch as your drone does everything you programmed it to. 


L: Afternoon Session

Class Name: Red Hot Robotics 

Age Range: Children entering grades K-6 in September 2023

Join us for a week of fun with amazing robots! Learn about the uses of robots in our world and spend time experimenting with your very own super cool robot! Discover the science of circuits and how robots use sensors to explore things around them. Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home with you!

 

 

Week of August 14

M: Morning Session

Class Name: Photography Stills

Age Range: Children entering grades K-5 in September 2023

Stills program is the place for young photographers. Students will learn basic tenets of photography and to set up amazing shots. But be prepared: once you start taking pictures you will not want to stop! The class concludes with a gallery show in which students will display each of their works in print. 

 

N: Afternoon Session

Class Name: Robot Olympics with EV3 Robotics

Age Range: Children entering grades 3-6 in September 2023

In the EV3 Robot Olympics, students will build and program robots to compete in sports-themed challenges. Your child will learn both mechanical and computer programming concepts as they create robots that run races, play hockey, and much more. Students will work in groups, using LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 technology, to complete challenges. Your child is sure to have fun as they build, learn, and play.

 

 

Week of August 21

O: Morning Session

Class Name: Making Summer Memories 

Age Range: Children entering grades K-5 in September 2023

Keep the learning going throughout the summer while having fun with some of our most popular programs! NEW classes every week! ~ SCIENCE EXPLORATION ~ S.T.E.A.M. ~ MOSAIC STORY TELLING and ART ~ KIDDIES AROUND THE WORLD ~ ROBOTICS and ENGINEERING ~ OUTSIDE PLAY ~ KIDDIES KRAFTING Children will have a blast learning through hands-on activities featuring experiments, curated books and art while exploring lessons involving: Science, Math, Reading, Geography, Social Studies, History, Art & Music. Children bring home a project daily! 

 

P: Afternoon Session 

Class Name: RoboThink Battle Bots

Age Range: Children entering grades 1-5 in September 2023

Children will use critical thinking, spatial awareness and problem solving skills to build their own robot, use their imagination to make it bigger and better, and then they will have a great time battling. 

 

 

Week of August 28

Q: Morning Session

Class Name: Slippery Slime Adventures

Age Range: Children entering grades K-6 in September 2023

What is slime? Where does it come from? How do you make it? Join us for a week full of crazy slippery slimy adventures. Learn about the science behind polymers such as slime, silly putty, bounce balls and more. Explore what other polymers are there and what can we do with them during our daily lives. Investigate the properties of balloons and even have a water balloon fight! Slime Olympics are in order so join us as a participant in this very important competition!

 

R: Afternoon Session

Class Name: Fashion Forward

Age Range: Children entering grades K-4 in September 2023

Do you have an eye for fashion? Can you pull together an amazing outfit from boring old clothes that you find in your closet? If the answer is yes, then it is time to take it to the next level! In our fun new class you will learn to design and sew an outfit and, since one of the most important parts of being a fashion designer is showing off your designs, we’ll even have a runway show at the end of the session, where you can model your chic creations. Get ready design world – here you come! 

 

 

 

Section II: Multi Week Camps

S: Little Hilltoppers Camp Program: 

Week of June 19
 Week of June 26
 Week of July 3
 Week of July 10

The Little Hilltoppers Sports Camp is a unique children’s summer camp experience! It will offer a small group learning environment surrounding the basics of tennis and basketball. The coaches have a large expertise in their respective sport as they are all past or present Summit High School varsity athletes. The daily schedule will consist of station work in which your kids will learn skills, drills, and strategy for both tennis and basketball. We will then incorporate these lessons into games and competitions with the chance to win fun prizes each week. Our main goal is to have your kids leave camp every day with a smile on their face and a newfound appreciation for being active. We look forward to coaching the future of Summit sport. 

9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
 Ages 3-11
 Camp runs Monday through Thursday with Friday Rain Date

 

T: On the Ball Soccer Camp Program: 

  • June 26-30
  • July 5-7 – PLEASE DENOTE REDUCED COST PER T1, T2 and T3 for this week due to missing a day
  • July 10-14
  • July 17-21

T1: Kinder Kickers (ages 4 -5) 

9:00-11:00

is a special 2 1/2 hour program created to introduce preschoolers to soccer through fun and games. Players participate in small-sided drills and games designed to keep their attention, while teaching soccer fundamentals 

T2: Skills and Drills I (ages 6 to 8)

9:00-12:00

is geared towards building individual soccer skills, emphasizing ball control. Included are controlled dribbling, trapping, passing, heading and controlled shooting. This session offers a challenging environment aimed at making each participant a more confident player

T3: Advanced Skills and Drills  (9-12 years old) 

9:00-12:00

is geared towards building individual soccer skills, emphasizing ball control. Included are controlled dribbling, trapping, passing, heading and controlled shooting. This session offers a challenging environment aimed at making each participant a more confident play 


 

U: Track and Field Camp 

Learn proper warm up techniques, warm up games, relay races & runs of 100 to 800 meters, timed runs for runners to improve their personal best times, (which will be recorded), hurdles, and field events such as javelin (with mini turbo javs) and cool down jogs & stretches. The coaches will introduce certain drills and specific events associated with track and field. The camp will end with a meet like competition on the third day. T-shirts will be given to each camper.

Tuesday, July 11 – Thursday, July 13
 Tuesday, July 25 – Thursday, July 27

8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Children entering Grades 1-10

 

 

V: Weekly Squirts Multi Sports


 The Squirts Multi Sports program allows children to try a variety of different sports throughout the season including Lacrosse, Soccer and Track & Field. All sports are taught in a safe and structured learning environment designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun!


 Runs Saturdays from July 8 through August 12

  • 8:30-9:20 for ages 3-4 

  • 9:30-10:20 for ages 2-3 

  • 10:30-11:20 for ages 4-5 

  • 11:30-12:30 for ages 5-6 

At Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave Long Field

 

 

W: Weekly Soccer


 Soccer Squirts is your child's perfect introduction to the most popular sport in the world! Skills covered include dribbling, passing, shooting, stealing, and more. Each session is taught through structured activities, fun games, and scrimmages designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun! 

Sundays, July 9 through August 13 

  • 8:30-9:20 for ages 3-4 

  • 9:30-10:20 for ages 2-3 

  • 10:30-11:20 for ages 4-5 

  • 11:30-12:30 for ages 5-6 

At Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave Long Field

 

 

 

X: Multi Sports Camp

Camp runs Monday through Thursday from 8:15-12:15 PM (rain date is Friday) 
 Open to children entering grades K-6
 Camp to run August 7-10**; August 14-17**; August 21-24*; August 28-31*

Multi Sports Camp gives players the opportunity to experience a variety of sports throughout the program including soccer, basketball, flag football, kickball, lacrosse, pilo polo, and more! Players will work on developing their skills in each sport before participating in small tournament-style scrimmages. 

**At Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave Long Field 

**At Memorial Field, 5 Myrtle Ave 

 

 

Y: Foundation Tennis Camp 

Camp to run July 10 - July 13 and July 24 - July 27 and August 14 - August 17 

This camp is open for both boys and girls. Our tennis camp gives players the opportunity to experience tennis instruction that will both challenge them and ensure they have a fantastic experience at camp. Every camp is coached by our professional staff that is trained to encourage maximum participation, good sportsmanship, and above all - FUN! Beginner level players will learn basic hitting techniques while developing their footwork, movement and hand-eye-coordination to help achieve greater rallying success. Intermediate/advanced level players will practice advanced technical skills that include: Executing top spins, slices and drop shots. Players will also develop the tactical element of the game. 

Techniques covered at camp: 

• Racket familiarity and court awareness • Forehands and backhands
 • Serving
 • Volleying 

• Rallying 

Other skills covered at camp: 

• Rules of tennis
 • Match play and scoring
 • Coordination, balance, agility and speed training • Lower and upper body workouts 

Groups are separated by age and ability to ensure all players flourish in an optimum positive learning environment. Children must bring their own tennis racket. All other equipment needed for this camp will be provided by First Play Sports. All participants will receive a FREE T shirt 

Open to children entering Grades K through 9 

 

 

Z: Weekly Tennis


 This camp is open for both boys and girls. Our tennis camp gives players the opportunity to experience tennis instruction that will both challenge them and ensure they have a fantastic experience at camp. Every camp is coached by our professional staff that is trained to encourage maximum participation, good sportsmanship, and above all - FUN! Beginner level players will learn basic hitting techniques while developing their footwork, movement and hand-eye-coordination to help achieve greater rallying success. Intermediate/advanced level players will practice advanced technical skills that include: Executing top spins, slices and drop shots. Players will also develop the tactical element of the game. 


 Tuesdays, July 11 through August 8 

  • 5:30-6:20 for ages 5-7 
  • 5:30-6:20 for ages 8-11 
  • 6:30-7:20 for ages 5-7 
  • 6:30-7:20 for ages 11-14 

At Tatlock Tennis Courts, 89 Butler Parkway 

 

AA:  Weekly Track and Field


 Foundation Track & Field is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Track & Field. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the game including throwing (javelin & discus), jumping (long jump, high jump, triple jump), sprinting, distance running, and more!
 Wednesdays, July 5 through August 9 

  • 4:00-4:50 for ages 3-4 
  • 5:00-5:50 for ages 5-6 

At Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave Long Field