Still Looking for Summer Camps in Montclair? Here Are Options You Can Still Book
If you’re feeling behind, you’re not alone.
By the time spring comes around, most families have already booked their summer camps — and everything looks “full.”
But in reality, there are still great options available. They’re just hard to find.
This page brings together camps in and around Montclair that still have availability — across different ages and interests — so you can stop searching across multiple sites and book something that works, quickly.
Designed by Glen Ridge Public School Teachers
Camp Discovery
Learning + Play Day Camp (Ages 4–9)
📍 Glen Ridge
🧪 STEM • Sports• Arts • Games
💰 $400 / week
Ages: 4-9 (incoming K-3rd)
Hours: 9am-2pm
Type: Day Camp
Extended care: 2-4pm (extra fees)
Rotating Activities
Sunnyside
Early Childhood Exploration Camp (3-7)
📍 Glen Ridge
🎨 Art • STEM • Cooking • Gardening
Water Activities Every Day
💰 $325 / week
Ages: 3-7
Hours: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Type: Half-Day Camp
Language Immersion
L'Alliance
Fun in French - Toddlers
📍 Montclair
🧪 Language Immersion • Cooking • Arts
💰 $429-699 / week
Ages: 3-5
Hours: 8:30-12:30pm Half-Day or 8:30-3:30pm Full-Day
Type: Day Camp
Extended care: until 6pm (extra fees)
Camps for Kids Under 12
This is often the hardest age group to plan late.
Kids care more about what their friends are doing, and many of the “obvious” options fill up early.
But being a bit late can also be an opportunity — to try something new, more creative, or a little outside their usual routine.
Spots are limited and change quickly — check availability below.
Outdoor Adventure
Trail Blazers Overnight Camp
Overnight Adventure Camp (7-12)
📍 Sussex County, NJ
🏕 Outdoor survival • No Competitive Sports • Hiking • Mountain Biking
💰 $1,200 - $2,2750 for 1-2 week sessions
Ages: 7-12
Type: Sleepaway Camp
Income-based grants available
Younger Children
Wickedly K-Popular Eras Camp
Creative Pop Culture Camp (Ages 6–11)
📍 Glen Ridge, NJ
🎨 Singing • Crafting • Performing
💰 $425 / week
Ages: 6-11
Hours: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Type: Half-Day Camp
Limited weeks only
Younger Children
L'Alliance
Fun in French - Kids (5-11)
📍 Montclair
🧪 Language Immersion • Cooking • Arts
💰 $419-599 / week
Ages: 5-11 (incoming K-5th)
Hours: 8:30-12:30pm Half-Day
or 8:30-3:30pm Full-Day
Type: Day Camp
Extended care: until 6pm (extra fees)
Camps for teens
Teens are harder to plan for.
They’re more selective, more aware — and less interested in anything that feels forced or routine.
If you’re looking later in the season, most of the standard options are already full.
But what’s still available tends to be more intentional — programs that offer real immersion, independence, or a meaningful challenge.
These are the kinds of experiences that can feel like a stretch at first — new environments, new people, sometimes even another language — but they’re often the ones that stick.
If you’re open to something a bit different this summer, these are worth considering.
Spots are limited and change quickly — check availability below.
Outdoor Adventure
Trail Blazers Overnight Camp
Overnight Adventure Camp - Teen Leaders (15-16)
📍 Sussex County, NJ
🏕 Leadership • Outdoor survival • No Competitive Sports • Backpacking • Mountain Biking
💰 $2,750 for 2-week sessions
Ages: 15-16
Type: Sleepaway Camp
Income-based grants available
Younger Children
L'Alliance
Beginner French Immersion Classes for Teens
📍 Montclair
🧪 Language Immersion
💰 $429 / week
Ages: 5-11 (incoming K-5th)
Hours: 9am-12:45pm Half-Day
Type: Half-Day Camp
Still not sure what to choose?
Even with a short list, planning summer week by week can still feel complicated — especially when you’re juggling different ages, schedules, and what your kids will actually enjoy.
This is exactly what I help families do.
I look at what’s still available, your constraints, and your priorities — and turn it into a clear, realistic plan.
No more spreadsheets, tabs, or second-guessing.
Just a plan that works.