Teen Summer Programs in Montclair, New Jersey (Ages 14+)

Planning summer programs for teens is a different kind of puzzle.

By the time kids reach their mid-teens, traditional day camps often feel too young — but full overnight camps aren’t always the right fit either. Some teens are ready for leadership roles through CIT programs. Others want variety, independence, or experiences that feel closer to the real world, like travel-style day camps or skills-based enrichment. Many families are also balancing overnight camp for part of the summer and looking for something local before or after.

This page brings together day-based summer programs designed for teens ages 14 and up, including CIT and leadership programs, travel-style day camps, enrichment programs, and hybrid formats. These programs are built with older teens in mind — offering more responsibility, autonomy, and age-appropriate expectations.

Camp Genie helps families compare these options side by side, so you can focus on fit — not just availability.

Different paths for different teens

There’s no single “right” summer experience at this age. Teens in Montclair often choose programs based on how independent they want to be — and how the rest of the summer is shaping up.

You’ll find programs here that include:

  • CIT and leadership programs focused on responsibility, mentoring, and skill-building
  • Travel-style day camps where teens visit different locations or activities throughout the week
  • Enrichment and specialty programs tied to academics, arts, sports, or specific interests
  • Hybrid options that may include occasional overnights or extended excursions

Each listing highlights how the program is structured, what a typical day looks like, and what level of commitment or independence is expected.

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Teen programs serving Montclair families

Programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. Registration links always go directly to the camp unless otherwise noted.

YMCA of Montclair

Town: Montclair, NJ and Verona, NJ

Ages: 2-16

Typical hours: 9am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: No

Price range: $365-$465

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Opens February 10-13th, 2026 (varies by specific camp)

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Surf and Turf

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 9-16

Typical hours: 8:30am-5pm

Type:  Travel day and overnight camp

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $675-750 for travel day camp

and $1050-$2,700 for travel overnight camp

Tags: Affordable, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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Montclair Art Museum

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 9-16

Typical hours: 9am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $900-975

Tags: Late August, Teens

Registration status: Opens Feb 2nd, 2026

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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Willow Lake Daycamp

Town: Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 9am-4pm

Type:  Day, Traditional

Extended care: No 

Transportation: Busing to dozens of towns in Northern NJ (see website for details)

Price range: $1960/week, 4 weeks minimum. Price includes transportation, lunch, snacks.

Tags: Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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Harbor Haven

Town: West Orange, NJ

Ages: 3-18

Typical hours: 9am-3:30pm (9am-12pm option for kids 3-5)

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: Yes, extra $200-230/week

Price range: $2500 (discounts with multiple weeks)

Tags: Special Needs, Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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New Horizons

Town: Florham Park, NJ

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 8:45am-3:45pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: Yes, $125/week extra

Price range: $1,200/week, minimum 2 weeks

Tags: Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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School of Rock

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 6-17 (depends on the week)

Typical hours: 8:30am-12:30pm or 8:30am-3:30pm

Type:  Day, Music

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $640-$999

Tags: Teens, Late August

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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One River

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: TBC

Typical hours: 9:30am-12pm or 12:30pm-3pm or 3:30pm-6pm

Type:  Day, Visual Arts

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $365+

Tags: Late August, Affordable, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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The Coder School

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 8+

Typical hours: 10am-2pm

Type:  Day, Coding

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: To be announced

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Spring 2026

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Glen Ridge Arts

Town: Glen Ridge, NJ

Ages: 6-12+

Typical hours: 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm or 9am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $500 for half-day/$950 for full-day

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/05/2026

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Jeff Lake Day Camp

Town: Stanhope, NJ

Ages: 3-15

Typical hours: 9am-4pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: Yes

Price range: $6,650 for 4 weeks to $9,250 for full 8 weeks. Minimum of 4 weeks. Pricing varies by duration and age.

Tags: Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/05/2026

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The Nature Place

Town: Chestnut Ridge, NY

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 9am-3:45pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: Yes. Cost varies by home location.

Price range: $5,675 for 4 weeks to $7,250 for 6 weeks. Minimum 4 weeks. Transportation is an additional charge.

Tags: Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/05/2026

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NJ Summer Theatre Workshop

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 9-18

Typical hours: 3pm-6pm or 6:30pm-10pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $525-675

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Open Auditions in May 2026

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Musical Theatre Conservatory Summer Camp

Town: West Orange, NJ

Ages: 7-19

Typical hours: 9:15am-3:45pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $2,895 for the 3-week Bootcamp. Additional $250 fee for NYC Performance.

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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Steve & Kate's

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 8am-6pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No. Long hours by default.

Transportation: No

Price range: $134/day

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Teens, Late August

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/05/2026

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Pioneer Trails CIT

Town: Caldwell, NJ

Ages: 14-16

Typical hours: 9am-4pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes 7:30am-6pm

Transportation: Yes, from Nishuane School morning drop off at 7:55am and afternoon pick up around 4:30pm (included in price)

Price range: $775/week for CIT program

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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NJIT Hillier College of Architecture and Design Summer Programs

Town: Newark, NJ

Ages: 14-18 (grades 9-12)

Typical hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $1,250/week (lunch and supplies included)

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass

Town: Madison, NJ

Ages: 14-18 (grades 9-12)

Typical hours: 9am-9pm (TBC)

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $1,500/week

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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Caldwell Broadway Arts Summer Musical Theater Intensive

Town: Caldwell, NJ

Ages: 10-17

Typical hours: 9:30am-4:30pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $600

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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Far Brook Young Leaders Program

Town: Short Hills, NJ

Ages: 14-16

Typical hours: 9am-3:30pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes, 8am-5:30pm

Transportation: No

Price range: $1,250 for 2 weeks

Tags: Teens

Registration status: Opens February 2nd, 2026

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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Code Ninjas Summer Camps

Town: Livingston, NJ

Ages: 5-15

Typical hours: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm or 9am-4pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes, until 5pm

Transportation: No

Price range: $359 for half day and $678 for full day

Tags: Late August, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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South Mountain YMCA

Town: Maplewood, NJ and South Orange, NJ

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 7:30-3:30pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes, until 6pm for $110/week

Transportation: No

Price range: $265-$590 (varies by specialty) + YMCA membership

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Girl Scouts heart of new jersey - The Oval

Town: Maplewood, NJ

Ages: 5-16

Typical hours: 9am-4pm

Type:  Day, Outdoor

Extended care: Yes, 7:30am-6pm for $70/week (no bus for extended care)

Transportation: Yes, pick ups at Lackawanna plaza (Verona, Nutley and other NJ Towns) 

Tags: Affordable, Teens 

Price range: $475-$495/week (price varies by specialty camp)

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/23/2026

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Which programs are included

Camp Genie includes teen-focused summer programs that serve Montclair families or are located within a reasonable daily commute.

Programs typically appear here if they:

  • Are designed for ages 14 and up
  • Offer a day-based or primarily local format
  • Clearly outline expectations around responsibility, independence, or leadership

Some programs may include short overnight components or extended trips, but they are still centered around a day-camp or local structure rather than a full residential experience.

We focus on clarity over labels — so families can quickly understand what a program actually involves

How Camp Genie builds this list

  • Camps cannot pay to be ranked or featured
  • Listings are based on structured program details, not marketing claims
  • CIT and leadership programs are clearly labeled as such
  • We prioritize transparency around expectations, schedules, and age fit

How families usually choose teen programs

When deciding between options for teens, families tend to focus less on activities — and more on structure, maturity, and fit.

If your teen wants responsibility

CIT and leadership programs work well for teens who are ready to help younger campers, follow clear expectations, and build real-world skills. These programs often appeal to teens who want to feel trusted and capable.

If independence matters more

Travel-style or enrichment programs can be a better fit for teens who want variety, autonomy, and experiences that feel less like “camp” and more like exploration or skill-building.

If overnight camp is only part of the summer

Many families combine an overnight experience with a local program before or after. Day-based teen programs can help fill gaps without committing to another full residential stay.

 

This list is growing

Teen programs evolve quickly, and we’re actively adding and re-checking listings throughout the year. If you’re a program director — or a parent who knows a great option we should include — we’d love to hear from you.

 

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