BUSY BEE DAY CAMP
Busy Bee Camp provides an all-inclusive high quality day camp experience in the convenience of a Glen Rock setting. Designed for children entering grades K-3, the daily "routine" is anything but! A wide variety of games, sports, arts and crafts and more keep the campers busy throughout the day and the summer. Campers will be bused to the Glen Rock Pool for water play four afternoons each week. In addition, a special weekly outing is planned to zoos, bowling and many other great places for summer fun. Children bring their own lunch except for Pizza Wednesdays. Each camper will receive a t-shirt. All staff members are CPR certified. All costs, including trips, admissions, transportation, weekly pizza lunch and on-site activities are included in our fee.
Each week has a theme and campers will have a blast with all of the additional activities that are planned in between all of the above. Our long running camp is the perfect fit for a well rounded summer experience.
Hours 9 AM - 4 PM. Before and After care is available for an additional fee.
| Grades: |
K - 3 |
| Cost per week: |
$385 per week, $308 for week 2 |
| Time: |
9 AM- 4 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
Week 1 - week of June 27
Week 2 - week of July 5
Week 3 - week of July 11
Week 4 - week of July 18
Week 5 - week of July 25
Week 6 - week of August 1
Week 7 - week of August 8 |
| Location: |
TBD |
ROCK ADVENTURE CAMP -NEW!
Rock Adventure Camp is a new camp for children entering grades 4-6 in September. It provides an all-inclusive high quality day camp experience in the convenience of a local Glen Rock setting. A wide variety of games, sports, arts and crafts and more will keep the campers busy throughout the day. Campers will be bused to the Glen Rock Pool for water play 3 afternoons each week. In addition, a special weekly outing is planned to zoos, bowling and many other great places for summer fun. Children bring their own lunch except for Pizza Fridays. Each camper will receive a t-shirt. All staff members are CPR certified. All costs, including trips, admissions, transportation, weekly pizza lunch and on-site activities are included in our fee.
Hours 9 AM - 4 PM. Before and After care is available for an additional fee.
| Grades: |
4 - 6 |
| Cost per week: |
$385 per week, $308 for week 2 |
| Time: |
9 AM- 4 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
Week 1 - week of June 27
Week 2 - week of July 5
Week 3 - week of July 11
Week 4 - week of July 18
Week 5 - week of July 25
Week 6 - week of August 1
Week 7 - week of August 8 |
| Location: |
TBD |
PLAYCAMP
Play Camp: Campers will participate in thematic activities each week including daily read alouds, crafts, playground time, water play, and sing-along songs. They will love the familiar daily routine including choices of inside and outside play. Play Camp leadership is a certified teacher in Elementary Education assisted by experienced counselors. Play camp is for ages 3 and 4 years old (child must be 3 years old by Oct 1, 2021). Children must be toilet trained. Play Camp will be held in Central School. Time: 9 - 12:00, Cost: $260.00 per week except July 4th week is $210.00. Early Bird registration February 25th - March 18th $10.00 discount.
| Ages: |
3 - 4 |
| Cost per week: |
Week 1 $210, Week 2-4 $260 |
| Time: |
9 AM- 12 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
Week 1 - week of July 5
Week 2 - week of July 11
Week 3 - week of July 18
Week 4 - week of July 250 |
| Location: |
TBD |
KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMP
Students who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall will benefit from this new camp built around kindergarten readiness. One of the community school's Pre-K teacher will be leading this camp. This camp will provide students with learning opportunities that go beyond the Pre-K curriculum. This camp will promote social, emotional and academic growth for students before they enter elementary school this fall. Students will take part in hands-on math activities, literature-based art activities, emergent literacy lessons, science experiments and more. There will be ample time and opportunities for socialization with peers.
| Grades: |
Rising K |
| Cost: |
$295 |
| Session 1: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Session 2: |
1 PM - 4 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 1 - 5 |
| Location: |
TBD |
VETERINARIANS IN TRAINING CAMP (2 Unique Camps)
VETERINARY MEDICINE - LEARN TO BE A VET
Veterinarians in Training Camp. Join us for the week to
explore the world of veterinary medicine and all things animal! Each
day will be a fun and exciting topic. Some examples are performing
veterinary wellness exams, learning pet first aid techniques, endangered
and exotic animals, and grooming. The best part is that we will always be
joined by our VIT animals. You will spend the week learning what it takes to be
a vet and care for a variety of animals through hands-on practice.
| Grades: |
2 - 5 |
| Cost: |
$275 |
| Time: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 1 - 5 |
| Location: |
TBD |
BUNNIES, GUINEA PIGS & HAMSTERS - VET CAMP
Veterinarians in Training Camp. Join us for the week to explore the world of veterinary medicine and all things furry! You will spend the week learning about bunnies, guinea pigs and hamsters and how to take care of them.
| Grades: |
K - 3 |
| Cost: |
$275 |
| Time: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 8 - 12 |
| Location: |
TBD |
COOKING CAMP
FOODS AROUND THE WORLD
Our cooking camp will be run by Chef it up. In this week, we will take our Jr. Chefs on a culinary adventure and pick a country per day then prepare fun foods and drinks from that region! Mexico: Empanadas, cold nacho with salsa, Italy: pasta making, kids friendly tiramisu, Greek: cucumber cups, hummus with pita, China: Spring rolls, green tea with honey & lemon, America: apple pies, Mac N’ Cheese bits and much more!
| Grades: |
3 - 6 |
| Cost: |
$275 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 12 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
July 18 - 22 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School
|
HOLIDAYS IN THE SUMMER
Every day is a holiday at Chef it up, Junior chefs will be celebrating a different holiday theme in classes by creating fun themed food and drinks. It will be a blast!
Monday: 4th of July
Tuesday: Valentine’s day
Wednesday: Halloween
Thursday: Thanks given
Friday: St. Patrick’s Day
| Grades: |
3 - 6 |
| Cost: |
$275 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 12 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 8 - 12 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
ART CAMPS
ART: THE GREAT CLAY ADVENTURE
Students will create functional and artistic hand building projects using air-dry clay and acrylic paints. Some examples are: a Pueblo coil pot, animal pinch pots, clay wall pockets, jewelry. Students will expand their imaginations and artistic minds by exploring the exciting world of clay as an art form. This class is taught by Kim Menke who teaches art at Hamilton School. Supplies are included.
| Grades: |
2 - 5 |
| Cost: |
$285 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 12 PM |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Session 1: |
July 18 - 22 |
| Session 2: |
July 25 - 29
|
| Location: |
Coleman School |
SPORTS CAMPS
Junior Tennis Camp: Junior Tennis Camp for campers entering grades Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade in the Fall. We are so excited to offer this camp and the campers will be using a net that we would put up at the school. Rather than using big tennis courts. Campers will learn the basics and most importantly in a safe environment and learn the love of tennis and game play.
| Grades: |
Grades Rising Pre-K, K, 1 |
| Time: |
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Cost: |
$195 |
| Days of the Week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
July 25 - 29 |
| Location: |
GRMS Gym |
Junior Tennis Camp: Junior Tennis Camp for campers entering grades 2 - 4 in the Fall. We are so excited to offer this camp and the campers will be using a net that we would put up at the school. Rather than using big tennis courts. Campers will learn the basics and most importantly in a safe environment and learn the love of tennis and game play.
| Grades: |
Grades: 2 - 4 |
| Time: |
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
| Cost: |
$195 |
| Days of the Week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
July 18 - 22 |
| Location: |
GRMS Gym |
Golf Camp: Come Tee it up with TGA at Golf Camp. TGA provides an opportunity for your child to learn the lifelong sport of golf in a safe and fun environment. Campers will develop basic golf skills as they learn all aspects of the game including: stance, swing, putting, rules, scoring, etiquette, sportsmanship and more. Daily contests and games with prizes. Campers should bring a snack and a drink.
| Grades: |
Grades K - 5 |
| Session 1: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Session 2: |
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Cost: |
$235 |
| Days of the Week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 1 - 5 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School (field by Radburn Rd) |
Junior Lacrosse Camp: We're facing off at TGA's Lacrosse Camp! Our curriculum combines LAX instruction, academic lessons and life skills to create a fun and nurturing environment. Students develop cradling, passing, catching and defending skills through station-based activities and games while coaches enforce a no-contact policy to ensure all plates' safety. Come play with TGA!
| Grades: |
Grades: 2 - 5 |
| Time: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Cost: |
$230 |
| Days of the Week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
July 25 - 29 |
| Location: |
Central School |
Soccer Camp: 3 hours of soccer filled fun each day in a safe and controlled environment. With the low ratio of no more than 10:1, coaches work with campers to build skills and create a team atmosphere. The daily routine includes warm up activities, soccer skill building, games w/ progression, and coach’s challenges. 9 Am - 12 PM. Campers should bring a snack and drink.
| Grades: |
Grades K - 5 |
| Time: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Cost: |
$235 |
| Days of the Week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 8 - 12 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School (field by Radburn Rd) |
Baseball Camp: Under the direction of Coach McGrath.
Grades 3 - 5: Campers
will focus on the basics of baseball in a fun, upbeat setting. Proper
throwing mechanics, fielding, hitting and base-running techniques will be
taught. Campers will also be presented with the opportunity to learn
these fundamentals of the game from the Glen Rock High School coaching staff,
current and former players.
Grades 6 - 8: Campers
will focus on the basics of baseball as well, however, there will be more of an
emphasis on position specific training techniques, the importance of being an
unselfish team player and what to expect as they move closer to high school
baseball. Campers will also be presented with the opportunity to learn
these skills of the game from the Glen Rock High School coaching staff, current
and former players.
| Grades: |
3 - 5 & 6 - 8 |
| Time: |
Grades 3 - 5 (9AM - 11:30 AM)
Grades 6 - 8 (12 PM - 2:30 PM) |
| Cost: |
$190 per session |
| Days of the Week: |
Monday - Thursday (Friday rain date) |
| Dates: |
July 25 - 28 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
Glen Rock Basketball Academy: Glen Rock Basketball Academy Summer Basketball Camp for boys entering grades 4 thru 9 in September 2022. The camp is run by the GRHS Boys Basketball coaching staff. Player development through skill work and competitive games along with having a great time playing basketball is the top priority. Campers will have to bring their own lunch and water for the day. Monday thru Thursday 9am-2pm, Friday 9am-12pm. Location: Glen Rock High School.
| Grades: |
4 - 9 Boys |
| Cost: |
$285 |
| Date: |
July 18 - 22 |
| Days & Time: |
Monday thru Thursday 9 AM -2 PM, Friday 9 AM-12 PM
|
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
Boys Lacrosse Camp: This year Head Coach Voto and Brotherhood Lacrosse will be teaming up for a full week long camp experience. Brotherhood Lacrosse has historically put together one of the best camps in the Bergen County area, and your boys will have the opportunity to get coached up by some of the best high school lacrosse coaches in our immediate area. Brotherhood Lacrosse Camp will provide a safe, fun and competitive environment for lacrosse players of all ages and varying skill levels. We focus on basics to build lacrosse skills and IQ through individual training, positional work and live game play along with daily competitions and giveaways. Players of all ages will have the opportunity to increase their skill levels, and have FUN while learning the sport of lacrosse. Campers would need full equipment: Helmet, Stick, Gloves, Arm Pads and Chest Protector. Cleats or sneakers work as well. Bring a snack and water.
| Grades: |
Grades 3 - 8 |
| Time: |
9 AM - 1 PM |
| Cost: |
$260 |
| Days of the Week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
July 25 - 29 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
Girl's Summer Lacrosse: The Glen Rock Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Clinics will be run by head coach Kyle McCourt, along with other Glen Rock High School players and coaches affiliated with the program. Players will learn and practice the fundamentals/tactics of girls’ lacrosse. Numerous skills and strategies of the sport will be learned based on the appropriate age groups, as well as fun activities for enjoyment/team building. The clinics will be available for girls going into grades 2-5 and grades 6-9. Players should come equipped with their own girls’ lacrosse stick, goggles, mouthpiece and water/sports drink.
| Grades: |
2-5 & 6-9 |
| Cost: |
$150 (Grades 2 - 5), $150 (Grades 6 - 9) |
| Time: |
2 - 5 (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM) and 6 - 9 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
|
| Days of the Week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
July 11 - 15 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
Rock Track and Field Camp: The camp is directed by Stacie Gallo. This program incorporates age appropriate activities including warm ups/ cool downs, yoga and stretching, training for races, relay events, and field events including throwing, jumping and hurdling led by high school coaches and athletes that will use their experience and knowledge to educate campers. Campers must bring sneakers, water, sunblock, and a snack.
| Grades: |
Grades 1 - 8 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Cost: |
$190 for one week, $330 for 2 weeks, Call GRCS for sibling discount |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Thursday (Friday rain date) |
| Session 1: |
July 18 - 21 |
| Session 2: |
August 1 - 4 |
Location:
|
Glen Rock High School |
Football Camp: The camp is run under the direction of GRHS head football coach Jim Kurz, who is also assisted by other high school football coaches and current GRHS football players. The camp is designed for both experienced and inexperienced players and it will teach each player the fundamentals and techniques of the game. Campers will receive on-field instruction and practice specific skills and drills that will help them succeed at their positions. This program is “non-contact” without pads.
| Grades: |
2 - 9 |
| Cost: |
$175 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Day of the Week: |
Mondays |
| Dates: |
June 6, 13, 20, 27
|
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
Rock Softball Camp: Coach Kelly Dowell along with GRHS softball coaches and varsity softball players, brings many years of teaching skill development and fundamentals. The camp includes Video Analysis, the ultimate technique in performance feedback for hitting and fielding. Campers should come prepared to play hard, learn a lot and have fun! Equipment needed includes: sneakers or cleats, mitt, batting gloves and bat (optional), batting helmet, lunch, water bottle and sunblock.
| Grades: |
3 - 9 Girls |
| Cost: |
$265 |
| Time: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Thursday (Friday rain date) |
| Dates: |
June 27 - June 30 |
| Location: |
Coleman |
Volleyball Camp: This program is for players who are looking for a strong foundation in their skill development, and is designed specifically to stress proper fundamentals and techniques. Through this period of concentrated skill training, participants will see major improvements in their overall individual performances. Athletes will be grouped according to skill level. Bob Bertucci Volleyball Camps.
| Grades: |
6 - 12 Girls |
| Cost: |
$315 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Thursday |
| Dates: |
July 11 - July 15 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock Middle School |
Rock Sports Camp Under the direction of Jim Kurz, head football coach for Glen Rock High School and veteran camp director, Rock Sports Camp introduces young players to a variety of sports including football, soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball and lacrosse. Games include dodgeball, kickball, Steal-the-Bacon, Soldiers and Medics, Dungeon, and more. The staff is made up of primarily experienced physical education teachers, coaches and current and former Glen Rock star athletes. The camp provides a balance of cooperative activities and individual skill development. Campers enjoy a caring, supportive and fun environment where each child receives recognition for his/her contributions.
| Grades: |
1 - 5 & 6 - 8 |
| Cost: |
$185/week 1, $150/week 2, $320/two week combo |
| Time: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Dates: |
June 27 - July 1 and July 5 - 8 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock Middle and High School |
Rock Tennis Clinic: Join Varsity Tennis coach Bonnie Zimmermann and some talented players to learn and practice your tennis skills. All levels are welcome to practice strokes and play games that will be fun and challenging. Campers should wear sneakers and comfortable clothing and bring a refillable water bottle and snacks. Tennis is a fun lifetime sports so let’s get started.
| Grades: |
6 - 9 |
| Cost: |
$215 |
| Time: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Thursday (Friday rain date) |
| Session 1: |
July 11 - 14 |
| Session 2: |
July 18 - 21 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock HS Tennis Courts |
FASHION DESIGN/SEWING CAMP
Fashion Design and Sewing camp will have campers learning to sew and for those who know how to sew, they will be expanding their craft. Vivian Burns teaches classes in Glen Rock and surrounding communities. Campers will learn how to use a real sewing machine and create fabulous and fun projects starting with patch pillows, tote bags, etc. and over the course of just one week develop skills to create simple dresses, etc.. This camp will give campers the confidence to sew on a real sewing machine as well as understand and perform basic construction techniques. Bring your own machine or machines are provided. All fabric is included.
| Grades: |
3 - 7 |
| Cost per Session: |
$285 |
| Session 1: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Session 2: |
1 PM - 4 PM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
July 18-22 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
JEWELRY MAKING CAMP
In this camp, students will learn how to use real jewelry findings and professional tools to create unique bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. There is no limit to what can be created! All supplies are included.
| Grades: |
3 - 7 |
| Cost: |
$225 |
| Time: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
June 27 - July 1 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
SCIENCE CAMPS
STEM CAMP
The camp is led by the direction of Glen Rock certified teacher, Heather McDermott and certified teachers. Curriculum is grade specific, so returning campers will have a brand new experience! Join us for an action packed morning of STEM exploration through hands on investigations, challenges, problem solving and collaborative learning. Put on your thinking cap and get ready for your next challenge! Please bring a nut free snack.
Grades 1 & 2
Grades 3 & 4
Grades 5 & 6
| STEM Camp Hours: |
8:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
| Cost per week |
$335 |
| Days: |
Monday - Friday |
| Week 1: Plants & Animals |
July 11 - 15 |
| Week 2: Motion & Energy |
July 18 - 22 |
| Week 3: Environment & Changes |
July 25 - 29 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School |
MATH ENRICHMENT CAMP
This course introduces students to middle school math (Pre-Algebra) and helps to provide a smooth transition. This is a good way to get a math "tune-up" for September’s challenges! Topics include word problems, ratios, decimal arithmetic, scale drawings measuring circles, angles, triangles and prisms, these are just some of the topics that will be covered. All sessions taught in small group classes by Kaitlyn Schamber who teaches Math in the middle school.
| Grades: |
6 - 7 |
| Cost: |
$225 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Friday |
Session 1
Session 2 |
July 25 - 29
August 1 - 5 |
| Location: |
Glen Rock High School
|
AUTHOR WRITING CAMP
Students will be inspired by their favorite authors and illustrators and work collaboratively with their classmates to develop their own independent writing projects. They will have a choice of a variety of genres and have the opportunity to take their work through the writing process. The week will end by celebrating their progress and sharing their writing and illustrations.
Led by Rebecca Johnson, teacher in Glen Rock, certified in Elementary Education.
| Grades: |
2 - 3 |
| Cost: |
$195 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 12 PM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 15 -19 |
| Location: |
Central School |
WOODWORKING CAMP
New to camp this year is Woodworking Camp. Come join us this summer and have fun learning the basics of woodworking. Every day campers will start off by learning woodworking safety. They will also learn about the tools that are used and how the projects of the day are put together. Campers will be doing light sanding with sandpaper, gluing and painting to make fun and exciting projects to bring home each day. Some projects will include a birdhouse, wooden games, animal figures, and much more. Campers may bring a snack and a drink.
| Grades: |
1 - 5 |
| Cost: |
$275 |
| Session 1: |
9 AM - 12 PM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
July 18 - 22 |
| Location: |
TBD |
MIDDLE SCHOOL SKILLS
Middle School Success: The transition from elementary to middle school can be a daunting one. As September approaches, some students may feel the need for a refresher in a small group setting. This course offers a review of topics including: binder management, helpful homework tips and time management - reinforcing great strategies that will last a lifetime and intended for students entering Grade 6. The instructor is Anthony Cece, GRMS teacher since 2001 with significant experience in learning strategies and study skills.
| Grade: |
6 |
| Cost: |
$135 |
| Time: |
Session 1 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 2 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 8 - 12 |
| Location: |
GR Middle School |
Study Skills Essentials: Successful middle school students require a strong foundation in executive functioning skills. Study Skills Essentials provides students with the necessary tools that are imperative for success in middle school and beyond. Topics include organizational skills, time management, test taking skills, following directions and long-term planning. In addition to acquiring these essential skills, students will learn valuable tips to maintain them throughout their educational careers. The instructor is Anthony Cece, a GRMS teacher since 2001 with significant experience in learning strategies and study skills.
| Grades: |
5 - 8 |
| Cost: |
$135 |
| Time: |
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
| Days of the week: |
Monday - Friday |
| Dates: |
August 8 - 12 |
| Location: |
GR Middle School |
MUSIC LESSONS
Summer is a great time to improve at your instrument or learn how to play something new. Private music lessons offer comprehensive one-on-one music instruction in beginner to intermediate woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, percussion and guitar.
Instructor: Mohan Music School
| Grades: |
1 - 12 |
| Cost: |
Varies |
| Time: |
Varies and will be set up with Teacher |
| Instruction: |
30 minute private lesson once a week for 6 weeks |
| Dates Available: |
At Signup |
| Location: |
Hamilton |