Children grow at summer camps
From Hillsborough to Hackettstown, a variety of camps are available each summer to mix fun activities with opportunities to learn about the Bible, journalism, cooking, arts and crafts, and computers. Other venues provide opportunities for enrichment academics and athletics.
Bernardsville
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
July 9-13, 9-12:15 p.m. — Summer Son and Song will be offered to students age four through grade six. The daily activities will include Christian rock music, games shows and a mystery visitor. The cost is $50. To register or for information, call Anne Lynch, (908) 221-9005 or e-mail jaemalynch@verizon.net.
Edison
Bishop Ahr High School
June 25-29, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Five different workshops will be offered to students from 12 to 16 years old. The selections will be theater extravaganza, careers in journalism, fashion retailing and design, gaming and tech school. The gaming workshop will run from 8 a.m. to noon. Tuition for a full-day workshop is $300. The gaming workshop is $150. For information, call (732) 549-1108, ext. 648 or visit www.bgahs.org.
Hackettstown
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
July 9-13, 9 a.m. to noon — Vacation Bible School will be offered to children in Pre-K through sixth grade. The theme will be Take the Plunge. The cost is $20 per child or $50 for a family of three or more. To register, call Patricia Allan, (908) 637-6492 or e-mail, pallan_all@msn.com.
Hillsborough
Mary, Mother of God Parish
July 30-Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — A Vacation Bible School program will be available to children from Pre-K to those entering fourth grade. The theme will be the Great Bible Reef. Preschoolers must be three years old by Oct. 1, 2006 and be potty trained. The fee is $40 for one child, $55 for two or $70 for three children. For information, call Bernadette Borbely, (908) 874-8220.
Aug. 6-10 and 13-17, 9 a.m. to noon or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — A preschool summer camp will be offered for children ages three years to five years old. Children must be three years old by Oct. 1, 2006 and be potty trained. The program has half day and full day sessions. The cost for half day is $75 per week and full day $115 per week. Those attending full day will have to bring a lunch. For information, call Bernadette Borbely, (908) 874-8220.
Kendall Park
St. Augustine of Canterbury School
June 25-29 and July 9-27 — Summer day camp for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to noon, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, visit sta-camp@staugustinenj.org.
Metuchen
St. Joseph High School
June 25 – July 20, Summer courses and workshops, at the enrichment and remedial levels, will be available for students in grades six through 12. The times will vary according to the program. For information, call Sister Madeline, (732) 549-7600 ext. 258 or visit www.stjoes.org.
Piscataway
Our Lady of Fatima School
June 27-Aug 3, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Friends Forever Summer Camp will be held for children ages four years old to 12 years old. The camp will feature arts and crafts, water activities, special guest, holiday celebrations and more. The cost is $90 to $195 per week. For details, call Mrs. Chippendale, (732) 968-8040 or visit www.olfatima.net.
St. Frances Cabrini Parish
July 23-Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to noon — St. Frances Cabrini Religious Education
Department will hold an alternate summer religious education program. The program is available for students in grades three through seven. The fee for the program is $75. For information, call Anne Carey, PCL, (732) 885-8996.
St. Frances Cabrini School
June 25-Aug. 17 — Summer camp will be available for children four years old through eighth grade. Camp will include cooking, arts and crafts, jewelry making, scrap booking, computer lab and other indoor and outdoor activities. The morning program runs from 8 a.m. to noon with before and after care available. The cost is $95 per week for morning only, $175 per week for full day plus $10 per day for after care. For details, call (732) 885-1066.
July 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — A youth day will be held in the school auditorium entitled “The ‘New’ C.I.A.: Contemplatives in Action.” The event is open to students in grades seven through 12 and will allow children to express and explore their faith in areas such as dance, music, drama and writing. The cost is $20 before May 31 or $25 thereafter. Costs include lunch and supplied. For details, contact Anne Carey, (732) 885-8996.
Watchung
Mount St. Mary Academy
June 25-July 20, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Four one-week summer sessions will be held at the academy. Enrichment academics, athletics, art, drama and other activities will be made available to girls. Lunch and snacks will be included. The weekly fee is $400. Different programs will be available each week. For information, contact Donna Venezia Toryak, director of admissions, dtoryak@mountsaintmary.org or (908) 757-0108, ext. 4506.
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