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Teen Travel (7th, 8th & 9th Graders) Summer Camp near Basking Ridge
At our Basking Ridge, New Jersey location, Oak Crest offers a Teen Travel Program tailored for 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade students. This program combines on-site activities with exciting day and overnight trips. Specifically, 7th graders attend camp on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, reserving Tuesdays and Thursdays for day excursions. On the other hand, 8th and 9th graders follow a different schedule, being at camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and embarking on travel days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Furthermore, teens have the flexibility to choose from 2- or 3-day overnight trips to enhance their summer experience.
At our Basking Ridge, New Jersey location, Camp provides a structured group schedule for teenagers. These groups typically consist of 10-15 campers and are closely supervised by carefully vetted counselors. The daily schedule encompasses two free swim periods, a variety of activities including the Climbing Tower and Ropes Courses, a wide range of athletic and creative pursuits, as well as two Choice periods. These Choice periods grant teenagers the freedom to select their preferred activities, offering them the opportunity to explore a diverse array of options by choosing a new activity during each Choice period.
At our Basking Ridge, New Jersey location, the safety of our teenage campers is paramount. When off-site, our teens strictly adhere to the rigorous Oak Crest Travel Protocols for Safety. All Teen Travel campers, along with their parents, must sign the Teen Travel Behavior Contract. Similar to other divisions within our camp, both the 7th Grade Teen Travel and the 8th & 9th Grade Teen Travel Programs are under the vigilant supervision of an adult Division Head. These experienced leaders are responsible for overseeing the division within the camp and accompanying campers on both day and overnight trips. Our dedicated Teen Staff undergoes specialized training to effectively supervise campers in public spaces and address the unique challenges associated with early adolescence.
