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Early Bird Deals and Discounts on New Jersey Summer Camps

Camp Ruach offers flexible programs for preschoolers to ninth graders, plus Leadership in Training and special ed options.
Camp Ruach offers flexible programs for preschoolers to ninth graders, plus Leadership in Training and special ed options.
2/10/20 - By Jessica Laird

Summer camp registration just opened up, but the clock's already ticking on all those early bird deals. That's why we reached out to some much-loved New Jersey area camps ASAP to see if they had any savings or exclusive discounts for our readers. Sure enough, we wound up with deals on one-of-a-kind day camps, traditional sleepaway camps, and everything in between (think STEM and theater programs!).

Click through for discount details and to read up on each camp. And don't dawdle, because these offers will literally disappear as they expire. If you don't see a deal listed below, it means that camp's offer has ended.

For more New Jersey summer programs, visit our Camp Guide or browse the Camp Directory!

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Code Ninjas Westfield

Westfield
Kids can build 3-D models, fly drones, make movies, or select from a number of new technology topics at this gaming-centric day camp. At Code Ninjas Westfield, kids gain confidence in coding, math, logic, and problem solving while having a ton of fun. READ MORE

JCC Camp Ruach

Bridgewater
Located on 14 beautiful acres, Camp Ruach offers flexible day programs for preschoolers to ninth graders, plus LIT (leadership in training) and special ed options. Activities include swimming, ropes courses, karate, theater, dance, cooking, zip line, mini golf, and archery. Teens can hit the road at travel camp. READ MORE

Camp Invention

Various NJ Locations
The flagship summer camp of the National Inventors Hall of Fame helps kids in grades K-6 develop problem-solving skills. Campers explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to encourage new discoveries and bring big ideas to life!  READ MORE

iD Tech Summer Programs

Various NJ Locations
At iDTech summer programs, students ages 7-19 kickstart their futures with courses in coding, Fortnite, Roblox, robotics engineering, AI, VR, 3-D printing, and more. Weeklong, 2-week, day, and overnight programs are held at 150+ locations nationwide. READ MORE

NextGen Coding Bootcamp NJ

Hackensack
Nextgen Bootcamp provides middle and high school students with state-of-the-art summer programs in coding and design. Students can learn a variety of coding topics including web development, Python, app development, Java, and more, online or in person. READ MORE

Taubenslag Productions' Theater Camp

Edison
This theater camp invites first graders through 16 year olds to perform, create sets or costumes, and eventually become counselors-in-training. In addition to putting on nine shows, campers participate in activities like swimming, scavenger hunts, and color war. READ MORE

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