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Traditional Summer Camps
2021 Weeks:
Week 1: 6/28 - 7/2
School's Out, Camp's In: Rizzo's Reptiles
Week 2: 7/6 - 7/10 (no camp 7/5)
Red, White and Blue Olympics: Mad Science
Week 3: 7/12 - 7/16
Carnival Fun: Lee's Circus Extravaganza
Week 4: 7/19 - 7/23
Under the Sea: Oceans Rock (Seashell Dig)
Week 5: 7/26 - 7/30
Superheroes and Disney: Bubble Show
Week 6: 8/2 - 8/6
Farewell to Summer: DJ Dance Party
Pioneers
Ages 3-5 years old
Location: Tonya Keller Community Center
Fees: $54 per week ($43 for Week 2)
Times: 9:00am - 12:30pm - no aftercare option
Days: Monday - Friday
Children starting at age 3 can join in the fun of our Summer Recreation program! This program is based at the Tonya Keller Community Center which houses our preschool program, Middletown Preschool. 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 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 activities are featured Tuesday or Wednesday weekly!
Buccaneers/Navigators
Grades: K-1-2
Location: Croydon Hall
Fees: $85 per week ($68 for Week 2)
Times: 8:30am - 2:00pm - no aftercare option
Days: Monday - Friday
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!!
Explorers/Navigators
Grades: 3-4-5-6
Location: Croydon Hall
Fees: $85 per week ($68 for Week 2)
Times: 8:30am - 2:00pm - no aftercare option
Days: Monday - Friday
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.
Due to COVID19, there are no optional trips for 2021. Outside entertainment will be provided for both Buccaneers and Explorers on Wednesdays.
Counselor In Training
- Grade: 9-12
- Location: Croydon Hall
- Times: 8:30am - 2:00pm
- Days: Monday-Friday (no aftercare available)
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. Due to COVID19, opportunities are limited and require a full-week commitment.
To apply, please fill out a volunteer application and be sure to note on the application "Summer Camp".
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 Profile
Inclusion Meet and Greet - please call to schedule a time.
Check out 2016 Navigators create a Surrey Bike during summer camp!
Camp Inclusion ("The NaviGators") from New Jersey Bayshore on Vimeo.
Please note, the Trail Blazers trip camp offered for Grades 7-8 will not be offered in 2021.
For 2021, the purchase of camp t-shirts is not being offered. Wearing camp shirts will not be required.
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.
For 2021, the purchase of camp t-shirts is not being offered. Wearing camp shirts will not be required.
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.
As of Friday, May 7th, the two-week limit on camp registration has been lifted. Families may sign up their campers for additional weeks (space permitting).
No refunds on any summer camp after May 15.