Oak Crest Day Camp: Voted Best Camp in NJ 10 Years Running
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Transportation
Oak Crest provides Bus Transportation to dozens of nearby towns.
Transportation
Oak Crest provides Bus Transportation to dozens of nearby towns.
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Learn more about how we tailor our program for each age group.
New to Camp?
Learn more about how we tailor our program for each age group.
Summer Camp near Somerset
3-5 Year Olds (Munchkins)
Explorers (1st and 2nd Graders)
Explorers, like Munchkins, engage in athletic and creative activities, enhance swimming skills, and develop social and emotional intelligence. First graders are introduced to the Climbing Tower, Zipline, and Giant Swing, along with GAGA. In the second grade, campers enjoy CHOICE periods, selecting preferred activities weekly for personalized experiences.
Juniors (3rd & 4th Graders)
Juniors at Oak Crest engage in a wide range of activities including Archery, Mountain Biking, Lacrosse, High Ropes, BMX, Skatepark, and Camper vs. Wild. Their program includes athletic and creative activities, Instructional Swim, and Climbing Tower access. Juniors also enjoy Late Nights with extended camp access, special dinner, extra swim and games, a special event, and a twilight campfire with S’mores.
Seniors (5th & 6th Graders)
Senior campers at Oak Crest enjoy all camp activities, multiple exciting day trips like Dorney Park, and a broad variety of advanced Choice offerings. They also participate in Senior Late Nights, featuring extended camp time, special dinner, additional swim and games, a unique event, and a twilight campfire with S’mores.
Teen Travel (7th, 8th, & 9th Graders)
During Choice, campers are able to select an activity to participate in for the period during that week. Each week, our campers can select a new Choice from an ever changing list of activities. In addition to the variety of athletic and creative activities, Seniors can also choose to have a role in our annual Drama Production or participate in our special Dance routine. Our annual Dance and Drama Production is known as Showcrest! The Senior numbers in both the Drama and Dance productions are always the high point of the show!
Social Development
Camp counselors at Oak Crest lead groups through team-building challenges and competitions, fostering teamwork, support, and communication. This structured environment promotes respect and lifelong friendships. Oak Crest maintains a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and is committed to creating a caring environment where children and young teens develop essential emotional and social skills.
LIT Program (10th & 11th Graders)
The LIT Experience involves hands-on leadership skill development in a dynamic setting, aimed at enhancing the camp experience for younger campers. As 9th or 10th, or 11th graders, participants focus on problem-solving, role modeling, and teamwork. The program emphasizes responsibility, aiming to prepare LITs for future success in college and careers, as well as potential roles as exceptional camp staff.