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Juniors (3rd & 4th Graders) Summer Camp near Cranbury
At Oak Crest in Cranbury, NJ, our junior campers engage in a diverse array of activities such as Archery, Mountain Biking, Lacrosse, High Ropes, BMX, Skatepark, Camper vs. Wild (pioneering), and more. Their daily schedule is filled with athletic and creative pursuits, complemented by Instructional Swim and the Climbing Tower. A distinctive offering for junior campers is the Late Night program, enabling them to prolong their stay for an exclusive dinner, extra swim time, additional games, a special event, and a twilight campfire complete with S’mores.
Junior Athletics
Our Junior program, situated in Cranbury, New Jersey, offers an extensive array of athletic activities on full-size fields. Each week, campers can participate in a wide range of sports, including Soccer, Football, Tennis, Lacrosse, Archery, Basketball, Hockey, and more. Furthermore, juniors have the opportunity to explore our Skate Park and Mountain Biking Program, all led by Athletic Specialists who provide skill instruction and organize games to reinforce newly acquired abilities. Oak Crest counselors actively engage and collaborate with specialists to create meaningful success opportunities for campers.
At the Junior level, we introduce League Play, where groups partake in Soccer, Handball, Football, and Dodgeball. These activities and opponents rotate weekly, offering a dynamic and competitive experience for our young campers.
Creative Arts
Your child will enjoy a rich array of artistic experiences led by experienced art instructors within our air-conditioned classrooms in Cranbury, NJ. Campers engage in a variety of creative pursuits, including Ceramics, Music, Mad Science, Cooking, Drama, Nature exploration, Camper vs. Wild adventures, Dance, Digital Photography, Jewelry Making, Computers, and more, on a weekly basis.
In addition, all Junior Girl groups have the opportunity to showcase their talents through a dance routine in our annual event, Showcrest—a spectacular Dance and Drama Production. This highly anticipated production occurs during the sixth week of camp at a local venue in the evening, complete with professional sound and lighting to enhance the experience.
Learn to Swim
At Oak Crest, our Learn to Swim Program is an integral part of the Oak Crest experience, underpinned by our state-of-the-art aquatic facility located in Cranbury, NJ. Our commitment to water safety and swim education is evident in our facilities, which are unparalleled in quality.
For our 3rd Grade Juniors, we offer a recently constructed, state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot Aquatic Complex exclusively tailored for 3-8 year-olds. Meanwhile, our 4th grade Juniors have the privilege of swimming in our Gigantic Pool, featuring eight 25-meter lanes. Both facilities provide shallow water, allowing us to initiate all swimmers at a standing depth and gradually progress them into deeper water as their skills improve.
Each morning, our Juniors participate in a 40-minute swim lesson, led by certified swim instructors with support from group counselors. These lessons are skill-based, accommodating swimmers of all levels, rather than being solely age-based. We take pride in annually training and certifying our instructors, drawing not only from American Red Cross standards but also from over 25 years of practical experience in teaching children how to swim. In the afternoon, Juniors have the opportunity for free swim in the pools, further enhancing their aquatic proficiency.
Learn to Ride a Bicycle
At Oak Crest in Cranbury, NJ, mastering the art of riding a bicycle is considered a significant childhood milestone. We provide the perfect environment for children to achieve this feat through our state-of-the-art Bicycle Village. This facility boasts a 1/4 mile training course, a cutting-edge pump track, and a mountain bike preparation trail. Beyond the sense of independence it fosters, cycling imparts invaluable lessons in balance, posture control, coordination, and the development of motor skills. Our experienced instructors offer personalized guidance, helping novice riders build the confidence they need. As campers advance, they can join our dynamic Mountain Biking Program, where Oak Crest supplies appropriately sized bikes and helmets for their continued progress.
Ropes Courses
Choice
In Cranbury, NJ, our campers enjoy the freedom to select their preferred activities during the Choice period. Each week, they have the opportunity to choose from a continuously updated list of options. In addition to a diverse range of athletic and creative activities, our Junior campers can also elect to participate in our annual Drama Production or contribute to a specific Dance routine known as Showcrest, a highly anticipated event each year.
Social Development
At our Cranbury, NJ location, our campers engage in collaborative, communicative, and supportive interactions within their assigned groups throughout the day. Our dedicated counselors play an active role in nurturing an inclusive atmosphere, encouraging respectful communication and interaction among both campers and staff. Through shared experiences and activities, these groups foster deep bonds and lasting friendships. Oak Crest remains steadfast in its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, prioritizing the creation of a nurturing environment where children can develop essential emotional and social skills necessary for lifelong success.
