2025 Summer Camps Near Montclair

It’s that time of year again! The holidays are over, spring will be here in a few short weeks, and parents, it’s time to ask yourselves, “What are the kiddos doing this summer?!” 

We’ve compiled a list of summer camps around Montclair, NJ for kids of all ages. From sports and academics to the arts and the outdoors, check out these offerings and start planning for a summer of fun and activity for your children.

1. Steve & Kate’s summer camp has been a Montclair favorite for years. The camp concept is child-led, so your kids will choose their own activities from a wide range of options including sports, science, cooking, film, coding, sewing, and more. Flexible registration makes this one a great option for busy schedules. Visit https://steveandkatescamp.com/montclair/ for info and registration. 

2. First Serve Tennis Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity to get your kids outside in the sunshine with friends and introduce them to a timeless sport (or develop the tennis skills they already have!). Camp will be held in Montclair and Verona beginning on June 23, with 5-day and single day registration options. First Serve offers clinics for kids ages 5 through high school, for all abilities from beginner through the JV/Varsity level. The First Serve coaching team is well-known in the Montclair, NJ area for their passion for tennis and their high skill level - plus they are all great with kids! Check out First Serve’s camp options here https://www.firstservetennisnj.com/summerprograms or call 973-699-5831 for more info.

3. Art Buzz Kids Camp at Wine & Design in Montclair, NJ will get your kids’ creative juices flowing! Three day and 5-day camp options are available for children ages 5-12 and topics range from learning to paint, draw, and collage, to home design and fashion, to making slime and messy art. Registration and information is available at https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendar/montclair-nj?search=art+camp.

4. Red Bulls Soccer Camp - If you’ve got a soccer guy or girl, look no further than the New York Red Bulls youth camps this summer at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ, as well as nearby locations in Clifton and Verona. Programs for kids ages 4 - 16 are offered and feature training by a professional soccer team. Participants will receive Red Bulls team merch and discounted tickets to upcoming games. Visit https://www.rbnytraining.com/user-pages/public/camps/index.asp.

5. The Coder School camps will thrill the budding computer scientist in your house! Located in Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair, NJ, these 5-day camps cover topics including game development, AI, html/css, Javascript, Python, robotics, mobile apps, 3D printing and more. Camp is offered for ages 8 and up. Visit  https://www.thecoderschool.com/camps to register and find more info.

6. HTB Dance Company camps for kids ages 4-18 are just next door to Montclair, NJ in Cedar Grove and offes summer camp options in a variety of disciplines. Whether your child is into ballet, hip hop, jazz, Disney, or Taylor Swift, they’ll be dancing all summer with the HTB dance company. Visit https://www.htbdancecompany.com/2025-summer-camps.html for information and registration.

7. Montclair YMCA camps are another favorite of local Montclair, NJ families looking for flexibility and a variety of options for their little (and not so little!) ones. For campers ages two through 18, YMCA camp themes include adventure and discovery, nature and science, sports and the arts. Some camps are held at the Geyer Y on Glenridge Avenue and some are at outside locations including Montclair schools and nearby parks and campgrounds. Info and registration is available at https://www.montclairymca.org/camps.

8. Dream Martial Arts of Montclair, NJ features outdoor camp programs in North Jersey’s local woods, including Mills Reservation in Montclair and Rifle Camp Park in Woodland Park. Mixed age group camps for ages 4-16 offer kids the opportunity to learn and grow together while participating in nature discovery, martial arts, problem solving, games, hiking, and more. Check out https://www.dreammartialarts.com/summer-camp for information and registration.

Enjoy our list of Summer Camps around Montclair! If you think there’s a great camp we missed, feel free to reach out to us and we’ll add it to our Montclair Area Summer Camp Guide next time!