Time to Think Summer, Local Camp Registrations Now Open

Summer may be a few months off, but Southern Ocean Chamber reminds everyone to plan ahead for a memorable summer for the kids. Spend a few weeks in Southern Ocean County to find an adventure for fun in the sun, while learning skills and making friends. Explore the arts, stage, great outdoors , sports and so much more for happy campers.

Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Science embraces and embodies a unique culture and vision that allows them to find the greatness in each of our campers. Each member of the LBIF camp staff team understands the importance of his/her role to inspire, teach, and practice meaningful life skills and values with our campers that they will carry with them beyond this incredible summer experience.  2024 Morning & Afternoon Summer Camp starts June 24th and runs through August 23rd with art and science camp themes that include The Science of Color, Nature's Palette, At the Movies and Sea Change. Every Friday, campers assist in curating an Exhibition featuring their work from the week. Register online only through Amilia Summer Camp Registration page, find more details here. 

St Francis Center Vacation club is a summer camp for school age children offering fun filled age appropriate activities.  Children can join the fun in the sun, by participating in activities such as arts & crafts, swimming, trips, basketball and much more. Limited Availability weeks of June 17-August 23.  Weekly themes include Here Comes the Sun, Healthy Habits, Carnival Craze and the Great Outdoors. Special event and trip schedules are available for additional fees. For rates and more information please see details here 

Boy Scouts of the Jersey Shore Camps at Citta Scout Reservation in Barnegat. Open to Boys and Girls from Cub Scouts, Weblos and more. Camps run from July through August. For details visit here 

Many businesses and organizations mini events and class sessions during the summer. These are available on the Southern Ocean County Chamber community calendar located on their website.