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2019 Spring Break Mini-camps

By Julie Lepore, Macaroni Kid Summit/SOMA Publisher March 13, 2019

No plans to get away for spring break this year and need something to do with the kids? Check out this list of mini-camps in the area!

If you sign on with one of these camps, please be sure to mention that you heard about their camp from

Macaroni Kid Summit/Short Hills/SOMA!

Some of them have special promos for subscribers! ; )






ā­ Proventus - Summerhill Park in Madison, 5 days, ages 3+ - The curriculum has a different sport each day, all equipment is provided. My boys had SO much fun at their Presidents Day mini-camp that when I took them to school the next day my younger one said "Aw man, I wanted to go back to sports camp!"

ā­ Reeves-Reed Arboretum - Summit, ages 4-6 on April 16, ages 4-8 on April 17, ages 5-10 on April 18 - Children can become nature detectives, participate in a Garden Palooza, or spend the day inspecting animal skulls and other clues they leave behind!


  • Summit Muni Golf Camp - Summit, ages 8-14 - April 15-18, times vary - Learning golf and having fun!
  • Turtle Back Zoo - West Orange, ages 5-10 - April 15-19, 9a-4p - Dicover how and why animals communicate, explore some unusual communication styles, and observe animal communication in action at the zoo. $85/day
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum - Short Hills, ages 3-grade 2 - April 15-19 - Explore the Arboretum and discover the plants and animals that are emerging from their winter homes. $55-75/day or $250-350/week
  • Essex County Environmental Center - Roseland, grades 1-5 - April 16-18 OR April 23-25 - Children will have the opportunity to explore nature right at the Essex County Environmental Center. Call 973-228-8776 to register. $60/day or $160/3 days
  • The Little Gym - Summit, ages 3-8 - April 15-21, 9a-12p, 1p-4p - A barnyard bonanza! $45+/session
  • MyGym - New Providence, ages 3-10 - April 15-21, times vary - Games, relays, dances, gymnastics, arts + crafts, snack, and more! $45+/session
  • MyGym - West Orange, ages 3-10 - April 15-21, times vary - Games, relays, dances, gymnastics, arts + crafts, snack, and more! $35+/session
  • YMCA Summit Learning Circle - Summit - grades K-5 - April 15-18, 7a-6p - Children from all school districts welcome! $125/child
  • YMCA SOMA - Maplewood, grades K-5 - April 15-19, 7am-7pm - Special activities, theme days, field trips, art, cooking, and sports! $85/child, community fee $105/child
  • Visual Arts Center of NJ - Summit, ages 5-12 - April 15-19, options from 8a-5:30p - 2D and 3D artmaking! $365+/child
  • Express Yourself - Maplewood, ages 4-10 - April 8-26, 9a-12p - Paintings and projects using a mix of mediums! $200/week or $50/day *sibling discounts offered





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