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Summer Camp 2026
Week 1: June 29th - July 2nd (off 7/3) - All-American Adventure!
Week 2: July 6th - July 10th - Power Up! Hero Week
Week 3: July 13th - July 17th - The Great Camp Olympics
Week 4: July 20th - July 24th - Time Travel Though the Decades
Week 5: July 27th - July 31st - Carnival Craze
Week 6: August 3rd - August 7th - Summer Camps Got Talent
Week 7: August 10th - August 14th - Aloha to Summer!
Camp Shirts
All campers are required to purchase camp t-shirts that they must wear while attending camp. Shirts are purchased once a summer, per camper. Distribution begins in June. Camper shirts will be pre-bundled for pick up based on sizes chosen during registration. Exchanges are not guaranteed. Please choose sizes wisely.
Fees
All prices are listed for Middletown residents. Non-residents may register for a higher fee. Middletown Recreation only offers weekly pricing. We do not pro-rate for a daily fee. If you cannot attend a certain day of camp, you still must pay the weekly rate.
Refunds
No refunds on any summer camp after May 15. Need a refund? Complete this Refund Request Form and email to Camp by EOD May 15, no exceptions.
Pioneers
Ages: 3-5 years old (entering PreK only)
Location: Croydon Hall
Fees: $88 ($71 Week 1)
Times: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Days: Monday - Friday (Mon - Thurs Week 1)
Children starting at age 3 can join in the fun of our Summer Recreation program! This program is based at Croydon Hall. All campers must be toilet-trained.
During this half-day program participants will partake in fun activities such as games, reading stories, arts and crafts, music and more. Our experienced teachers and counselors will help to reinforce valuable skills, such as letter and number recognition, in a fun camp setting. All participants should bring water and a snack. Sneakers are mandatory.
Special entertainment visits every week!
Week 1: 6/29
Week 2: 7/6
Week 3: 7/13
Week 4: 7/20
Week 5: 7/27
Week 6: 8/3
Week 7: 8/10
Buccaneers/Navigators
Grades: K-1-2
Location: Croydon Hall
Fees: $128.20 ($110 week 1)
Times: 8:30am - 2:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday (Mon - Thurs Week 1)
Aftercare: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Aftercare Fees: $50 ($40 Week 1)
Children are grouped by grade level and will develop their minds and bodies through arts and crafts, sports, games, contests, and more. Your child can let his or her imagination run wild! All participants should bring water, snack and a lunch. Sneakers are mandatory.
Special activities are featured weekly on Wednesdays!
Week 1: 6/29
Week 2: 7/6
Week 3: 7/13
Week 4: 7/20
Week 5: 7/27
Week 6: 8/3
Week 7: 8/10
Explorers
Grades: 3-4-5-6
Location: Croydon Hall
Fees: $128 ($110 Week 1)
Times: 8:30am - 2:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday (Mon - Thurs Week 1)
Aftercare: 2:00p-4:00p
Aftercare Fees: $50 ($40 week 1)
Our Explorers will discover creativity, sportsmanship, and individuality while learning in a fun and friendly environment! Participants will develop their minds and bodies through arts and crafts, sports, fitness, music, science and much more! All participants should bring water, snack and a lunch. Sneakers are mandatory.
Special activities are featured weekly on Wednesdays!
Week 1: 6/29
Week 2: 7/6
Week 3: 7/13
Week 4: 7/20
Week 5: 7/27
Week 6: 8/3
Week 7: 8/10
Explorers have the option of a weekly trip. Any campers not going on the trip get to enjoy the weekly entertainment presented at the camp the same day. Trips fill up quickly; we recommend selecting at time of camp registration.
Each trip is an additional charge of $60.
Week 1: 6/29
Week 2: 7/6
Week 3: 7/13
Week 4: 7/20
Week 5: 7/27
Week 6: 8/3
Week 7: 8/10
Trail Blazers
Grades: 7-8-9
Location: Poricy Park
Fees: $350
Times: 8:30am-2:00pm*
Days: Monday - Thursday
This special program for teens will go on a different day trip every day. Lunch is provided for many of the trips, see schedule for complete details of all the fun places your teen can go! All trips will begin and end at Poricy Park. All participants should bring water. Sneakers are mandatory. Registration is done per week, not per trip.
A Mandatory Parent and Camper Meeting will be held in June 2026 at Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Rd, Red Bank.
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Counselor In Training
Grades: 9 - 12
Location: Croydon Hall and Poricy Park
Times: Varies based on placement
Days: Monday - Friday (Mon - Thurs Week 1)
Being a CIT is an important role in camp, in which leadership skills, integrity, patience and self-control are nurtured and developed. Middletown Recreation welcomes volunteers (Grades 9-12) to assist at all three camp locations. Volunteers should be prepared for a week-long commitment at the camp of their choice, and may volunteer for multiple weeks.
Volunteers must register through RecDesk for the weeks they would like to contribute. They must also fill out and submit a volunteer application to be accepted into the program.
There is no cost for volunteering, but regular camp shirt fees do apply. To purchase camp shirts please enroll in Camp Membership under "Memberships" on RecDesk.
Inclusion Option
The Middletown Summer Recreation Inclusion Program was started in 2013. This program is designed to allow children with special needs to participate alongside typically developing peers during summer recreation program. The inclusion program will be specifically targeted to children who struggle with disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety disorders, Asperger's Disorder, and associated behaviors; however children with other needs are also welcome to apply.
Program Details
Children in this program will have the opportunity to participate in group social skills lessons and will participate in a token economy to reinforce appropriate behavior as well as the social skill of the week. Such skills may include joining a game, participating, turn taking, winning and losing, conversation skills, emotion recognition and basic manners. Staff working with students in the inclusion program will be provided training as well as ongoing consultation and support. The goal of the program is to provide children with an opportunity to participate alongside typically developing peers as they learn skills necessary for success in a recreation program.
Inclusion Eligibility Requirements
Children enrolled in the inclusion program will need to be able to function medically, physically, and behaviorally with or without the guidance of support staff. They will need to be able to function in the camp setting with minimal to moderate supervision and support beyond the typical camp structure. Eligibility requirements include:
- Must meet the grade requirement of the program
- Must follow the rules of conduct
- Must be able to tolerate and function, with assistance if needed, as a member of a larger social group (12 or more people)
- Must have the ability to maintain personal hygiene functions, specifically toileting needs
Inclusion Profile
In order to ensure a fun and safe experience, we request parents / guardians enrolling their child in the inclusion portion to fill out an Inclusion Profile. We would also request that the child and parent/guardian attend our intake day to meet the Inclusion Camp Manager and some of our staff.
Inclusion Meet and Greet - please call to schedule a time - 732-615-2260