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3-5 Year Olds (Munchkins) Summer Camp near Cranbury
In Cranbury, New Jersey, Oak Crest offers both a 5-day and a 3-day program for young campers. Our Munchkin Division maintains an exceptional camper-to-staff ratio, typically ranging from 10 to 12 campers with 3 to 4 staff members dedicated to each group. Additionally, every activity is supervised by a Munchkin Specialist, extensively trained to cater specifically to the needs of 3, 4, and 5-year-olds.
The Munchkin Program is centered around a threefold approach: fostering the development of gross and fine motor skills through engaging athletic and creative activities, imparting essential swimming skills, and promoting social development in our young campers.
Munchkin Athletics
At Oak Crest, we provide modified versions of several sports activities tailored to the needs of our youngest campers. These adaptations include mini-soccer, mini-basketball, t-ball, and gymnastics, ensuring that our 3, 4, and 5-year-olds can experience success and enjoyment in these activities. Our athletic specialists are extensively trained to work specifically with this age group, guiding your child in acquiring fundamental skills in these sports in a developmentally appropriate and engaging manner.
Creative Arts
Nestled in Cranbury, New Jersey, Oak Crest’s Creative Arts Center serves as an exceptional hub for nurturing artistic talents. Here, your child will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse array of creative activities within well-appointed, air-conditioned classrooms, led by seasoned art instructors. On a weekly basis, our campers actively participate in a wide range of activities, including Ceramics, Music, Cooking, Drama, Nature exploration, Dance, Digital Photography, Jewelry Making, Computers, and more.
Enhancing the overall experience, each Munchkin group contributes to the annual Showcrest, a grand Dance and Drama Production. This event, far from modest, takes place during the 6th week of camp and unfolds in the evening at a local venue. It features professional-grade sound and lighting, creating a truly remarkable and unforgettable spectacle.
Low Ropes
The Summer Camp adventure at Oak Crest in Cranbury, NJ includes essential components such as Climbing and Ropes Courses. Our Cranbury location features a low ropes course designed with dual objectives: enhancing the gross motor skills of our Munchkin campers and equipping them with the necessary skills to tackle our Climbing Tower. During their time on the Low Ropes Course, our young campers engage in climbing, exploration, and swinging activities, all conducted just inches above the ground.
Safety is our top priority, and to ensure it, our ropes courses undergo rigorous inspection and certification by the construction company at the start of each season. Furthermore, our certified ropes instructors, responsible for guiding campers through these courses, conduct daily checks to maintain a secure environment throughout the camp experience.
Learn to Swim
Swimming transcends being just a life skill; it’s a vital proficiency that finds its optimal acquisition at our recently established, cutting-edge 12,000 square foot Aquatic Complex in Cranbury, NJ. Our unwavering dedication to excellence is evident in our annual training of instructors, which encompasses American Red Cross guidelines and draws upon a rich reservoir of practical experience spanning over 25 years in teaching children to swim. We unequivocally assure you that your child will achieve mastery in the art of swimming at Oak Crest.
Our state-of-the-art Aquatic Facility, designed with beginners in mind, boasts two shallow pools, ensuring that even the youngest campers can comfortably stand, thereby enhancing their comfort level and initial progress. Each morning, our campers participate in a 40-minute swim lesson, led by a certified swim instructor and supported by group counselors. In the afternoons, they return to the Aquatic Complex for 40 minutes of free swim, fostering camaraderie with both fellow campers and group counselors.
Social Development
One of the most captivating facets of the camp experience revolves around nurturing children’s proficiency in managing group dynamics. This process not only fosters increased confidence and independence but also cultivates valuable life skills. As campers transition between different activities, they actively participate in the development of friendships, collaborative endeavors, sharing, turn-taking, and respectful interactions with both their peers and staff members.
Our dedicated staff is committed to empowering Munchkin campers, aiding them in articulating their thoughts through verbal communication and guiding them toward direct interaction. At Oak Crest, we provide a nurturing environment where children can acquire the emotional and social skills essential for success in life.
Munchkin Lunch
In order to cater to the specific nutritional needs of our preschool campers, the Munchkins have a dedicated dining arrangement separate from the rest of the camp. They enjoy the first lunch period of the day, allowing us to provide focused attention to their dietary requirements. The Oak Crest Staff is highly attentive to any dietary needs your child may have, ensuring a personalized and accommodating approach to their meals.
