Princeton Art Camps
Summer Camps Guide
Stuart Country Day School
(609) 921-2330
Discover your passion, explore your potential! The Stuart Summer Experience offers dynamic and engaging programs for children of all ages, blending small class sizes and individualized attention with exciting opportunities to learn, play and grow. Highlights for 2026 include Babysitting Boot Camp, Pickleball, Piano Lab, Camp Cabaret, and 8 STEAM camps hosted by iCode. From STEM and creative arts to sports and leadership, there's something to inspire every child. Camps end at 3:00 PM, with convenient before- and after-care options available. Lunch options, multi-week discounts, and sibling discounts make it easy to plan your perfect summer. Camps are a great way to experience the unique difference of a Stuart education, which nurtures confidence, creativity, and a love of learning. August camps fill quickly, so act fast! Register at stuartschool.org/summer.
Princeton Day School
609.924.6700
Princeton Day School Summer Programs offers seven weeks of academic, athletic and enrichment programming on the school's 106-acre campus. Built-in scheduling flexibility allows parents to create half-day or full-day options that will be memorable experiences for campers. Camp facilities utilize our entire campus, including our STEAM Centers and classrooms, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, organic garden and one-of-a-kind ropes course. Campers from all local schools are welcome to attend! For more information, visit
www.pds.org/summer-programs/ or email
summerprograms@pds.org.
Princeton Montessori School
609-924-4594
Looking for a summer filled with fun, creativity, and exploration? SummerQuest at Princeton Montessori School is a magical experience designed just for your child! Led by our experienced, credentialed Montessori teachers, our Toddler and Primary programs provide the perfect balance of adventure and learning in a safe, nurturing, and joy-filled environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years.
Every day is a new discovery with outdoor adventures, arts & crafts, gardening, water play, special visitors, and beloved traditions that make summer unforgettable! With plenty of time for imaginative play and making new friends, SummerQuest is a season of wonder and growth. Flexible scheduling! Choose from full-day and part-day options between 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Give your child the gift of a summer to remember—enroll now!
The Lewis School Of Princeton
609-924-8120
June 22 - July 10
When bright, creative students fall behind with classwork, or spend hours confused and frustrated trying to keep pace with reading and writing assignments, even the most resilient and curious among them can lose motivation to do their best. Concerned parents look to The Lewis School to understand the reasons and unlock their child's potential.
The Lewis School's three-week summer program serves as a bridge, connecting the current academic year with the one yet to come. Lewis brings the benefits of evidence-based, educational neuroscience to every classroom. Master Teachers instruct students how to harness effective learning, replacing passive memorization with multisensory strategies that tap the many senses and capacities of the brain.
Morning academics emphasize fundamental, accelerated and advanced levels of instruction, study skills, and critical thinking. A diverse selection of afternoon programs creates opportunities across a broad spectrum of student interest and needs. SAT/ACT PREP.
McCarter Theatre
609-258-2787
Youth Summer Camp - McCarter’s Summer Camp uses a Devised Theater Approach.
Ages 7-12.At McCarter’s Youth Summer Camp, children use their imaginations to build an original show together. They’ll invent the story through acting games, improvisation, movement, and group brainstorming. Campers become creators, not just actors. They learn confidence, teamwork, problem-solving, and the thrill of bringing original ideas to life.Teen Conservatory Summer Program -
Professional Training. Inspiring Mentorship. Extraordinary Growth.
Ages 13-17.
McCarter’s Teen Conservatory is a two-week intensive for young artists who are ready to take their craft to the next level. Whether they’re stepping into focused training for the first time or already working at an advanced level, this program blends rigorous conservatory-style study with the joy, curiosity, and ensemble spirit that define McCarter’s educational approach. Each session offers new artistic material, new industry guests, and distinct learning outcomes.
Waldorf School Of Princeton
609-466-1970
Join the Waldorf School of Princeton in celebrating the joys of summer! Our summer camp is the perfect opportunity for Grade School Students to practice and learn a variety of languages or develop a new skill for rising first through eighth graders. Rising Kindergarteners have the opportunity to explore our beautiful campus and immerse themselves in the world of creativity, bringing their ideas to life in magical ways. Sign up by 03/07 to receive an early registration discount of 10%! After 03/07 a 10% sibling discount will be applied to the younger sibling's registration when applicable.
Visit
www.princetonwaldorf.org/programs/summer-camp to learn more about our sessions and to register now!
DEAN Adventure Camps
610-660-9600
Set on the beautiful Lawrenceville School campus, DEAN Adventure Camps offers an all-inclusive, thoughtfully designed summer day camp for children ages 4–14. Campers spend their days building, cooking, designing, and exploring through hands-on programs like woodworking, culinary arts, machine sewing, innovation lab, and outdoor adventure, all guided by caring, highly trained counselors who know every child by name. Days are structured but creative, giving kids the confidence to try new things and the pride of bringing home projects they’ve made themselves.
DEAN runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexible drop-off and pick-up intentionally designed for busy families, and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all materials at no extra cost. Parents love the calm, well-run experience; kids love the chance to bring their ideas to life, build friendships, and grow all summer long.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
609-460-0483
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity and confidence.
Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time including, sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They'll decide what they want to do, and for how long.
This summer families can buy as many days as they’d like, and use them at any time. No weekly reservations required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If for any reason your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.
Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included.
Liberty Lake Day Camp
609-499-7820
Liberty Lake Day Camp is a transformative outdoor experience, building character and community. Campers leave their screens at home and forge friendships in the great outdoors on sixty magnificent shady acres. Campers customize their days with the "Freedom of Choice" elective program, choosing Athletics, Fine/Performing Arts, STEM, Swimming, Boating, Fishing and Adventure. "All-inclusive" tuition includes bus transportation, catered lunches, and 3-8 week sessions. Space is limited. For more details, reach out ASAP!
In-Person Tours by Appointment or Take a Virtual Tour visit www.LibertyLakeDayCamp.com
Rambling Pines Day Camp
609-466-1212
Rambling Pines will be back for our 50th Season of Fun in 2026. Tuition includes door-to-door transportation, daily lunch (including cookout on Fridays) and a afternoon snack. The sprawling Hopewell campus, on 225 acres, includes 2 lakes, 4 swimming pools, 4 tennis courts, 4 Ga Ga courts, sports fields, a gymnasium, extensive indoor facilities including creative and performing arts studios, mini-golf course, a low ropes challenge course, a golf driving range, mountain biking trails and more! Since 1976, we have provided just the right combination of fun and challenging activities that create the most exciting day camp around.
Ages 3 - 14. Door-to-door bus and lunch included. Sibling Discounts: 10% off the second child’s tuition, 25% off the 3rd child’s tuition, 50% off fourth child’s tuition. (Discounts are applied to the lowest tuition amount)
TCNJ ArtsComm Summer Programs for High School Students
Explore 2D animation, game design, graphic design, comics, video production, music education, and music technology this summer at The College of New Jersey. TCNJ School of the Arts and Communication is excited to offer on-campus summer experiences for high school students: Future Music Educators Institute (June 28-July 3), 2D Animation Camp (July 5–10), Graphic Design Camp (July 5–10), Music Technology Camp (July 5–10), Comics Camp (July 12-17), Game Design Camp (July 12–17), Summer Brass Institute (July 12-17), Summer Saxophone Institute (July 12-17), Video Production Camp (July 12-17). Both commuter and residential options are available.More information and to register, visit:
https://artscomm.tcnj.edu/summercamps/
Oak Crest Day Camp
732-297-2000
Everything we do at Oak Crest is an extension of our mission: to create a summer experience for our families so exceptional that it makes campers for life and our core philosophy: to ensure that every Oak Crest camper experiences growth and success in a fun-filled, safe and well-supervised environment. We are located on 35+ magnificent acres where campers have a range of activities from Aquatics, Sports, Creative and Adventure. We have rewarding learn-to-swim and learn-to ride bike programs and our all-inclusive tuition includes central bus transportation, lunch + afternoon snack. For more information, please check out our website at
www.OakCrestDayCamp.com or call us at 732-297-2000.
Summers at Pennington
609-737-1838
Arts, Sports, STEM, Adventure, and Imagination and InnovationUnique week-long camps for Grades 1 through high school, beginning in June! Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Extended day care is available at an additional cost. Camp tuition includes daily lunch. For more information and to register now, please visit
www.penningtonsummers.org
Children's Art Classes of West Windsor
609-527-4777
Discover summer creativity at Children's Art Classes of West Windsor! Our vibrant 7-week summer art camp offers multiple themed 5-day sessions for ages 3 and up, giving young artists flexible ways to join, explore, and grow. Each week features hands-on projects across a wide variety of mediums — painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, and clay — guided by experienced, encouraging instructors who foster skill-building, imagination, and confidence. Small class sizes ensure individual attention while collaborative activities build social skills and teamwork. Whether your child is just beginning or already passionate about art, our welcoming studio provides a safe, inspiring space to experiment, make friends, and take home proud creations. See the full weekly schedule and register today:
https://nj-west-windsor.childrensartclasses.com/workshops/
Honey House Art Studio
609-674-5918
Join us at Honey House Art Studio for a joyful, creativity filled summer experience! Kids in
grades 2nd-6th can explore, experiment, and make art freely in a warm, supportive studio
environment. Campers will dive into painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, and imaginative projects designed to spark curiosity and self-expression. Our process-based approach encourages confidence, creativity, and a love of making without pressure for perfection. Each day includes engaging hands-on artmaking along with outdoor time for fresh air, movement, and inspiration. Early drop-off and extended day options are available to make scheduling easy for families. Come create, discover, and spend your summer making art at Honey House.
Princeton Photo Workshop
Princeton, NJ
609-921-3519
Photo Day Camp for Teens - From Beginner to Advanced in One WeekJuly 6 - 10, 2026 • August 3 - 7, 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Watch Your Teen Become an Amazing Photographer!
What they'll learn: • how to get the most out of their digital camera • the basics of lighting and composition • a different hands-on photography experience every day • daily hands-on learning with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to download and organize their photos and create art • photo reviews and discussions. "The camp inspired me to want to learn more about photography and editing software and it did it in a fun way." - Joey "I can't tell you how happy I am to have my teen son so enthusiastic, inspired and engaged in photography - it's fabulous!" - Louise
Appel Farm Arts Camp
457 Shirley Road Elmer NJ 08318
856-358-2472
Art Sparks
33 Railroad Place Hopewell NJ 08525
609-466-5437
Arts Council of Princeton
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton NJ 08542
609-924-8777
Arts Council Of Princeton Summer Arts Camp
Princeton Junior School 90 Fackler Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609-924-8777 x101
Circus Place
6 Jill Court Building 23, Unit 10 Hillsborough NJ 08844
908-829-3784
ESF Summer Camps at Chapin
Chapin School 4101 Princeton Pike Princeton NJ 08540
609-896-0606
Firehouse Gallery Summer Art Camp
609-298-3742
French American School of Princeton
75 Mapleton Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-430-3001
Grier Summer Camp
2522 Grier School Road Birmingham PA 16686
814- 684-3000
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center Street Clinton NJ 08809
908-735-8415
JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps
148 Cedarville Road East Windsor NJ 08520
609-606-7070
KE Camps - Red Raider Day Camp at The Pennington School
112 West Delaware Avenue Pennington NJ 8534
877-671-2267
KH Sporthorses
80 Titus Mill Road Pennington NJ 08534
321- 505-0354
LakeView Day Camp
505 Riva Avenue East Brunswick NJ 08816
732-821-8933
Mercer County Community College, Camp College
1200 Old Trenton Road West Windsor NJ 08550
609-570-3311
Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart
1128 Great Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-921-6499
Princeton Friends School
470 Quaker Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-683-1194
Princeton Junior School
3270 Lawrenceville Road Princeton NJ 08540
609 924-8126
Rutgers Preparatory School
1345 Easton Avenue Somerset NJ 08873
732-545-5600
Smudges and Strokes
First Presbyterian Church of Dutch Neck 154 South Mill Rd. Princeton Junction NJ 08550
917-331-7466
Solebury School
6832 Phillips Mill Road New Hope PA 18938
215-862-5261
Spruce Street Community Center
1040 Spruce Street Lawrence NJ 08648
609-695-6060
Summer at Westminster - Westminster College of the Arts Rider University
Lawrenceville Campus 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609-924-7416
The Dance Connection of Hillsborough and Lawrence Township
1 Jill Court, Building 16, Suite 12 Hillsborough NJ 08844
908-874-8800
The Pennington School
112 West Delaware Avenue Pennington NJ 08534
609-737-1838
West Windsor Arts Center
952 Alexander Road West Windsor NJ 08550
609-716-1931
YingHua International School
25 Laurel Avenue Kingston NJ 08528
609-375-8015
Yu's Elite Education
666 Plainsboro Road Suite 1238 Plainsboro NJ 08536
908-988-4695