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NJEA 2019 Mini-Camp Guide

What to do with the kids on their days off for the NJEA Teacher's Conference

By Julie Lepore, Macaroni Kid Summit/Short Hills/SOMA Publisher October 2, 2019


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If the NJEA Conference has you wondering what you're going to do with the kids all week, look no further! Register ASAP as camps fill up quickly, and be sure to tell them you heard about their camp from Macaroni Kid Summit/Short Hills/SOMA! :)

Bookmark this page and check back for updates - I will be adding to it regularly!


FEATURED MINI-CAMPS




 



Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Summit)
Tuesday 11/5: "Food Explosion!" (ages 5-10, $40-55/child)
Thursday 11/7: "Animal Hideaways!" (ages 5-8, $60-75/child)
Friday 11/8: "Backyard Detectives!" (ages 5-8, $60-75/child)





New Generation Learning Center STEM Days (East Hanover)
Led by NJIT engineering students, suitable for children ages K-3rd grade, $80/day or $150 for both days, lunch included, 8:30a-5:30p
Thursday 11/7: Environmental Science - A focus on renewable energy
Friday 11/8: Industrial Robotics - Children will build and test robot arms
*Early and late pickup available upon request*






My Little Party Place (Berkeley Heights)
Ages 5+ will paint, do crafts, spend time outside, have snacks, and use their imaginations!
Thursday 11/7 and Friday 11/8, 9a-4p
1 day of camp: child 1 $60, child 2 $45
2 days of camp: child 1 $110, child 2 $80






Express Yourself Studios (Maplewood)
Ages 4-10 will create paintings inspired by Master Artists using a mix of mediums and materials including watercolor, acrylics, pastels and clay and paper collages.
Thursday 11/7 and Friday 11/8, 9a-12p *Register by 11/1*
 1 day of camp: $50/child or $45/child if registering 2+ children
2 days of camp: $90/child





Proventus Kids (Madison)
Ages 3-12 will participate in sports and games with friends in a positive coaching environment.
Thursday 11/7 and Friday 11/8, 9a-12p
$30-60/day


More mini-camps



*If you know of any you don't see here OR if you have a business hosting a camp not listed or if you'd like to upgrade to a featured listing, please drop me a line at juliel@macaronikid.com to let me know*












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