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Seniors (5th & 6th Graders) Summer Camp near Milltown
In Milltown, NJ, senior campers at Oak Crest enjoy exclusive access to a wide array of activities, including thrilling day trips such as the highly anticipated visit to Dorney Park. They can participate in a diverse selection of activities, with the option to explore more advanced offerings. Notable highlights of the summer for seniors include ‘Late Nights,’ offering extended camp access for a special dinner, additional swim time, extra games, a distinctive event, and a twilight campfire complete with S’mores.
Senior Athletics
In Milltown, NJ, our senior campers at Oak Crest immerse themselves in a diverse array of athletic pursuits on our full-sized fields. Their weekly schedules encompass a wide range of sports, including soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, archery, basketball, hockey, BMX, skateboarding, and more. Our dedicated Athletic Specialists lead each session, offering skill instruction followed by gameplay to reinforce the newly acquired skills. Oak Crest counselors actively engage with campers, collaborating with specialists to create meaningful opportunities for success.
In addition to their regular activities, senior boys and girls also incorporate League Play into their schedules. This entails friendly competitions in soccer, handball, football, and dodgeball, with rotating activities and opponents each week.
Creative Arts
In Milltown, NJ, your child will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of artistic activities in air-conditioned classrooms, led by experienced art instructors. Each week, they can participate in sessions that cover various disciplines, including ceramics, music, mad science, cooking, drama, nature exploration, Camper vs. Wild, dance, digital photography, jewelry making, computers, and more.
Additionally, all Senior Girl groups take part in an annual event called Showcrest, a prominent Dance and Drama Production. This significant gathering, traditionally hosted during the 6th week of camp at a local venue, incorporates professional sound and lighting to deliver a truly impactful experience.
Learn to Swim
Oak Crest’s Learn to Swim Program in Milltown, NJ, is a cornerstone of the Oak Crest experience, making use of a state-of-the-art aquatic facility. Senior campers gain access to the impressive Gigantic Pool, which boasts eight 25m lanes.
Each morning, seniors engage in a 40-minute swim lesson led by certified swim instructors, with the support of group counselors. Our swim lessons are skill-based rather than age-dependent, allowing us to challenge swimmers at various proficiency levels. We take pride in annually training and certifying our own instructors, drawing upon over 25 years of practical experience in teaching children how to swim. In the afternoons, senior campers return to the pools for Free Swim.
Ropes Courses
In Milltown, NJ, our senior campers enjoy weekly participation in the Climbing Tower and High Ropes course, offering thrilling challenges and adventure. The Climbing Tower boasts two distinct rock walls, a 200-yard Zipline, a Giant Cargo Net, Jacob’s Ladder, and the exhilarating Giant Swing. Meanwhile, the High Ropes course offers additional rock walls, mid-air challenges, and a cutting-edge High Ropes Confidence Course.
Safety is paramount, and we ensure the well-being of our campers by subjecting our ropes courses to rigorous inspection and certification before each season, conducted by the company responsible for their construction. Furthermore, our certified ropes instructors, who guide the groups through all courses, perform daily safety checks to guarantee a secure and enjoyable experience.
Choice
In Milltown, NJ, our campers have the opportunity to exercise their choice during the designated ‘Choice period.’ Each week, they can select an activity from a diverse and ever-changing list of options. This list includes a wide range of both athletic and creative pursuits, allowing campers to explore different interests throughout the summer.
In addition to these choices, senior campers can also take part in our annual Drama Production or participate in a special Dance routine, collectively known as Showcrest. The senior performances in both the Drama and Dance productions consistently shine as standout highlights of our camp program.
Social Development
In Milltown, NJ, our campers benefit from the guidance of our dedicated camp counselors as they participate in a series of team-building challenges and competitions throughout the summer. These collective experiences serve as powerful lessons in collaboration, mutual support, and effective communication. Within these group dynamics and with the active involvement of counselors, a culture of respect is cultivated, and lasting friendships are nurtured.
At Oak Crest, we uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy for bullying, underscoring our commitment to creating a nurturing environment that equips children with essential emotional and social skills vital for success in life.
