Camps
"Marilyn and Jackie: Thank you for all your great care and instruction this summer. Claire had a great experience! Every day she was so proud to show what she made or tell us what she learned that day! I love that she's growing up loving to be outside. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Capture the magic of nature at this special day camp! Each day, campers will explore the gardens and trails at the Arboretum, participate in exciting games and activities, and create unique crafts.
Registration for members begins February 15 at 9:00 am. Non-member registration opens March 1 at 9:00 am. You must be a Family-level member or above to receive the member discount and the benefit of registering early.
This Summer's Highlights:
- This summer marks the 7th year that BOLD Arts and RRA team up to offer another exciting week of performing arts camp! This week's camp will culminate with a performance created by the campers and instructors.
- Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends! (Cost: $50 per week)
- Since our Food Explosion camp has been such a success, we are offering TWO sessions again this summer! Each day campers will roll up their sleeves and prepare culinary treats from near and far. Don't wait to sign up, this camp will fill up quickly!
RRA is offering a special multi-camp discount! Register for two or more camps per family and receive $25 off your total camp purchase. Be sure to use the code MULTI22 on the checkout page to take advantage of this savings. Please note that only one discount can be used per family and applies only at time of purchase.
Due to COVID-19 and New Jersey regulations, the following precautions will be in place:
- Masks are required
- Limited number of campers in each session
- Campers' temperatures will be taken upon arrival each day
- Activities will be conducted under a tent outdoors
- Social distancing enforced
These regulations are subject to change as summer approaches. Any registration that is cancelled 30 days or more prior to the start date will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. We cannot provide a refund for any cancellations made within 30 days of the camp start date.
Click the links below to see this summer's camp offerings and to register!
Please click here to view the brochure for our summer camps.
Upcoming Weekly Sessions
Pre-K Camps - for campers ages 4-5 years old.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Did you know that many human-made winged things were designed to model winged animals? Join us this week to learn all about “flying things”..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Let’s roll up our sleeves and get gardening! The Arboretum is the perfect place to learn all about the amazing world of plants. From seed to sprout, we’ll get our..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Embark on a wondrous journey as we travel the world through folktales featuring creatures of all kinds! These vibrant stories spark imagination, multicultural discovery, and connections to the natural world...
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Campers: prepare to get wet! Through water-related games, art projects, and hands-on experiments, campers will learn about the water cycle, aquatic animals, and how all living things depend on water..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Dig into the past to explore the incredible world of dinosaurs - from Apatosaurus to Zuniceratops! Encounter prehistoric plants, make a volcano erupt, and meet the dinosaurs' closest living relatives...
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
K - 2nd Grade Camps - Plus, see BOLD Performing Arts Camp below!
Campers will enjoy a week filled with imagination, fun, and creativity as they express their inner artist through a variety of materials and methods. As we make our crafty creations,..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Take a hike! No really – join us for daily explorations of our Woodland Trails. We’ll learn about the many animals, trees, and plants that call New Jersey home. There..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Did you know that cooking is part science and part art? Campers will learn the science and art of cooking as their taste buds explode with flavors from around the..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Did you know that cooking is part science and part art? Campers will learn the science and art of cooking as their taste buds explode with flavors from around the..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Slime is everywhere in nature -- from snails and salamanders to fish and fungi. Discover the amazing ways living things use this slippery stuff to survive! During "slime sessions," campers..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Blast off with us as we learn about the wonders of the solar system! Campers will delve into the latest astronomical discoveries, explore our unique planets, and “meet” the remarkable..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For those parents of campers looking to extend their child's camp day, consider Lunch Buddies! Campers attending morning sessions (9:00 am-12:00 pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay..
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
3rd - 5th Grade Camps - Plus, see BOLD Performing Arts Camp below!
BOLD Arts Performing Arts Camp - for campers 1st - 5th grade
BOLD Arts and Reeves-Reed Arboretum invite children to join in a week of dance and the arts, which culminates in a high-energy, original performance. Children are immersed in a thought-provoking..
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
