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Seniors (5th & 6th Graders) Summer Camp near Cranford
In Cranford, NJ, senior campers have complete access to Oak Crest’s diverse activities, including popular day trips such as a visit to Dorney Park. They can engage in a wide variety of activities and opt for more advanced options. Notable summer events for seniors in Cranford include Late Nights, which offer extended camp access for a special dinner, additional swimming time, extra games, a unique event, and a twilight campfire with S’mores.
Senior Athletics
Seniors in Cranford, NJ, participate in a wide array of athletic activities on our full-sized fields. Their weekly schedules encompass sports such as Soccer, Football, Tennis, Lacrosse, Archery, Basketball, Hockey, BMX, Skateboarding, and more. These sessions are led by Athletic Specialists and involve skill instruction followed by gameplay to reinforce the newly acquired skills. Oak Crest counselors actively engage with campers, working in collaboration with specialists to create meaningful opportunities for success.
Furthermore, Senior Boys and Girls incorporate League Play into their schedules, featuring friendly competitions in Soccer, Handball, Football, and Dodgeball. These competitions include rotating activities and opponents each week.
Creative Arts
In Cranford, NJ, your child will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of artistic activities in air-conditioned classrooms, led by experienced art instructors. These weekly sessions encompass various creative pursuits, including Ceramics, Music, Mad Science, Cooking, Drama, Nature, Camper vs. Wild, Dance, Digital Photography, Jewelry Making, Computers, and more.
Additionally, all Senior Girl groups take part in a dance routine that is showcased in our annual event, Showcrest, a significant Dance and Drama Production. This event typically takes place during the 6th week of camp at a local venue, featuring professional sound and lighting for a memorable and impactful experience.
Learn to Swim
In Cranford, NJ, Oak Crest’s Learn to Swim Program serves as a foundational component of the Oak Crest experience, making use of a state-of-the-art aquatic facility. Seniors have access to the impressive Gigantic Pool, which includes eight 25m lanes.
Each morning, Seniors participate in a 40-minute swim lesson led by certified swim instructors, with support from group counselors. Our swim lessons are skill-based rather than age-dependent, allowing us to challenge swimmers at various proficiency levels. We annually train and certify our own instructors, drawing on over 25 years of practical experience in teaching children how to swim. In the afternoons, Senior Campers have the opportunity for Free Swim in the pools.
Ropes Courses
In Cranford, NJ, our Senior campers engage in the Climbing Tower and High Ropes course on a weekly basis. The Climbing Tower offers two distinct rock walls, a 200-yard Zipline, a Giant Cargo Net, Jacob’s Ladder, and the Giant Swing for an exciting experience. Meanwhile, the High Ropes course includes additional rock walls, mid-air challenges, and a state-of-the-art High Ropes Confidence Course.
To prioritize safety, our ropes courses undergo thorough inspection and certification before each season by the company responsible for their construction. Furthermore, our certified ropes instructors, who lead the groups through all courses, conduct daily safety checks to ensure the well-being of our participants.
Choice
In Cranford, NJ, during the Choice period, campers are given the freedom to select an activity for the week from a rotating list of options. Each week, campers have the opportunity to choose a new activity from a diverse list that includes both athletic and creative options. In addition to these choices, Senior campers also have the chance to be part of our annual Drama Production or participate in a special Dance routine, collectively referred to as Showcrest. The Senior performances in both the Drama and Dance productions consistently shine as standout highlights of the show.
Social Development
In Cranford, NJ, our camp counselors oversee and facilitate team-building challenges and competitions for the camp groups throughout the summer. These collective activities serve as a platform for imparting valuable lessons on collaboration, mutual support, and effective communication. The group dynamics, combined with the active guidance of counselors, promote a culture of respect within the group and contribute to the formation of enduring friendships.
At Oak Crest, we maintain a stringent zero-tolerance policy for bullying, and our primary focus is on fostering a nurturing environment that enables children to acquire essential emotional and social skills essential for success in life.
