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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE
2018 CAMPS Register NOW! Space is limited!
www.EHTPAL.org
New 2nd in Campus y a w Gallo ! Township
Mix and match our camps to create the Ultimate Summer Experience for kids ages 3-15!
Sports - Movies Swimming Arts & Crafts Giant Bouncers Small Animal Care
(Before and After Care Available)
Go-Karting Roller Skating Aquariums GaGa Ball Robotics
Laser Tag Yoga Ice Skating Paintball AND MORE!
NEW VIRTUAL REALITY & VIDEO GAME ROOM & EXPANDED PLAY AREA
Nature walks, over 90 acres of recreation Fun field trips are included in the camp fee! We offer a mix of the traditional summer camp that parents like with the new video & virtual reality room that kids want. Daily, 2-day, 3-day, weekly or multi-week rates available.
Campers will learn about, interact with & help care for the animals at our 60 acre Horse Sanctuary & Community Farm. A variety of trips and activities to choose from. Offered in 1 week sessions June 25, July 16, Aug. 6th
MENTION CODE “SPRINGJSF18” TO RECEIVE VALUABLE DISCOUNTS
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publisher’s note Summer is the best time of year at the Jersey Shore! Let us help you make it an Awesome one with this year’s 7th Summer issue. Filled with all the Best South Jersey has to offer like, Summer Camps, Summer Bucket List, Summer Calendar and much more. Did you enter your child’s photo in the recent JSF photo contest on Facebook? If so, you may find them somewhere in this issue! You will notice our Cover Winner - Alexandra on the front of this issue. She won with an amazing 759 likes on Facebook. Photo taken by Renee Lynn Photography, you can find her on Facebook. She is highly recommended! Our annual Summer Camp Guide is popular for a reason! JSF is the only publication to put together a comprehensive camp guide for South Jersey. Looking for sports camps, day camps, art camps, or even career camps, we got the 411. Kid tested and mother approved by our Jersey Shore families!
inside Features:
Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Summer Bucket List.. . . . . . . . .10-13 Summer Happenings . . . . .14-16 Summer in Cape May.. . . . . . . 18
Find out what Cape May has to offer in the Summer. Thomas Daus has some pretty fantastic ideas for the whole family to enjoy. Find his article on page 18.
P.O. Box 96, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 PublisherS, Pam Joseph and Sherrii Brentari
This years Summer Bucket list is refreshed with some new ideas on things to do to keep you busy all Summer! Check off some of the must do’s like climb a lighthouse, pick your own berries, watch some fireworks and enjoy a movie under the stars to name a few.
To place an event listing e-mail information to pamela.jsf@gmail.com
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT PAM pamela.jsf@gmail.com
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Atlantic Christian School Cougar Camp 391 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township (609) 653-1199 • www.acseht.org
Atlantic Christian School Early Ed Summer Program 391 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township (609) 653-1199 • www.acseht.org A fun place to learn, play, and explore for Early Education children ages 3 to entering kindergarten. Runs summerlong from June 25 to August 24, with extended care available. Children will create arts and crafts projects, learn Bible verses and songs, and build their reading and writing skills in our air-conditioned facilities. Outdoor activities will include Wacky Water Wednesdays, playing games on our playground and fields, and exploring on our Nature Trail.
Little PAL’s Preschool 2594 Tilton Road, EHT Age 3 - 2nd Grade Infants - 2 1/2 year olds Swimming Arts & Crafts Robotics Laser Tag Aquariums
Award-winning summer-long day camp program for rising 1st-6th grade students, with reasonable daily or weekly rates, and extended care offered. Voted one of the best summer camps in Atlantic County, receiving the 2017 “Best of the Press” Silver Award. Weekly activities include field trips, movie days, lake days, arts and crafts, STEM activities, cooking, gardening, Bible lessons, and music. The air-conditioned facilities include a gym, computer and art rooms, large playground, and nature trail. Runs from June 25-August 24.
Egg Harbor Township Campus Ready To Ride Center 2590 Ridge Avenue, EHT 3rd Grade - Age 15
NEW GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP CAMPUS! 636 South New York Road, Galloway
Kindergarten - Age 15
Roller Skating Ga-Ga Ball Giant Bouncers Ice Skating AND MORE!
(609)645-8413 / www.EHTPAL.org / @OfficialEHTPAL
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REGISTER TODAY ONLINE! cygnusarts.org or OPEN REGISTRATION
May 1-June 15 • Mon.-Thurs. 4:00pm-7:00pm Cygnus Creative Arts Centre • 5045 English Creek Ave. • EHT
Dance, Sing, Rock...
Just BeThis Creative Summer! Cygnus Creative Arts Summer Enrichment Classes Register in person or online May 1-June 15, 2018
Summer Visual Arts - June 25-July 27, 2018 (5 weeks) Drawing • Painting • Oil/Acrylics • Watercolor
Children – Adult Classes • Monday – Thursday • 4:30pm-8:30pm
Summer Dance - June 25-July 27, 2018 (5 weeks) Creative Dance • Classical Ballet • Modern • Jazz • Tap Open dance classes for Teens and Adults with or without dance experience in Modern and Contemporary. Ages 3 – Adult • Monday- Thursday • 4:30pm-8:30 pm
If Life Were a Musical 2 / Rock the Ages • July 16-Aug. 11, 2018 (4 weeks) Theater & film camp structured much like a live musical production, but culminating instead in a movie premiere. Film premier Aug 17 and 18th • Middle and High School Students July 16-August 11, 2018 • Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm
Dance Camp
Princess Fairy Tales Ages 3-7yrs • July 16-July 20 • 9:30am-Noon Uptown Funk! Ages 6-10yrs • July 23-July 27, 2018 • 9:30am-Noon
Art Camp
Exploring Color Ages 9-13yrs June 26- June 29 • 9:30am-Noon Art Inspired by the Beach Ages: 6-10yrs July 23-27 • 9:30am-Noon
Art for the Young at Heart
Classes for Seniors 65+ and Those with Special Needs. Free for Atlantic County Residents • Call to sign up. Dance/Movement Tuesdays beginning July 3 • 9:30am-10:30am Zumba Gold and Chair Zumba Wednesdays 9:00am-9:55am / 10:00am-10:55 Drawing and Painting Thursdays 9:30am-11:00am For More Class Info 609.272.1199 info@cygnusarts.org
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At The Top Basketball Camps 326 N Huntington Ave., Margate • (609) 822-3805 www.atthetopcamps.com Improve your individual offensive skills in basketball through the use of proven drills and techniques. We offer five different camps to help you with your game. You will be shown how to dribble and score over or around your opponent. All camps are co-ed, ages 6 to 15. Camp hours 9:00 am-Noon, Monday-Thursday.
Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy Summer Camp NASW Aviation Museum • 500 Forrestal Rd, Cape May Airport, Rio Grande • (609) 886-8787 www.usnasw.org/ace-academy-ages-12-17/
For students ages 12-17 (Students age 12 must have a recommendation by a current teacher.) The Academy will give students an overview of the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills while exploring real world careers in the aviation industry.
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Egg Harbor Township Police Athletics League
Cygnus Creative Arts Centre 5045 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township (609) 272-1199 • www.cygnusarts.org Cygnus Creative Arts Centre is a nonprofit regional arts organization offering comprehensive programs in a creative, dynamic environment. Our programs provide a complete study of the visual and performing arts for all ages and levels of experience. Integration of the disciplines is available for those who wish to pursue professional careers or personal study. Training in the arts enhances imagination, exploration and interaction with the world at large. Cygnus serves as your home for this creative discovery.
Location: 6th and Bay Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226 June 23-29
July 2-6
July 9-13
July 23-27
July/Aug 30-3
Aug 6-10
Mini Stormers $115.00
4-7 year old, 9am-11am
2590 Ridge Ave, Egg Harbor Township, (609) 645-8413 • www.ehtpal.org The Egg Harbor Township Police Activities League was established in 1989 and we serve the entire South Jersey Community. Our camps offer laser tag, VR and video game room, swimming, field trips and more. Our series of summers camps include traditional camp, STEM, Farm Camp and Extreme Trips and activities on over 90 acres!
Our facilities:
• Little PAL’s Preschool & Summer Camp – serving infants to 5 yrs. old • 2594 Tilton Rd, Egg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234 • Egg Harbor Twp. Summer camp & STEM camps – 3rd grade to 15 yrs. old • 2590 Ridge Ave, Egg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234 • Galloway Twp. Summer Camp – K – age 15 yrs old. • 636 S New York Rd, Galloway Twp., NJ 08205 • Summer Camp at the Farm, campers interact, learn about and help care for the animals and the community garden. Ages 8-14 drop off is at the Egg Harbor Twp. Campus. Mix and match our camps to create the ultimate summer experience for ages 3-15! Before and after care is available and we are members of and accept Rutgers Southern Regional Child Care Resource.
Lil’ Stormers $175.00
8-14 year old, 9am-1pm
All Campers receive a free Nor’Easters game ticket, soccer ball and t-shirt!
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Highland Academy Summer Camp Stockton University • 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway • (609) 457-0023 Camp ages 4-14 includes sports, arts, crafts, theater games, ceramics and so much more!
Marine Mammal Stranding Center 3625 Atlantic-Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine • (609) 266-0538 www.mmsc.org/education/summerprograms
Ocean City Nor’Easters Summer Camps
Learn about fish and other sea life in our bays and oceans through our three Summer programs. Mock Dolphin Stranding (ages 7 & up), Mock Sea Turtle Stranding (ages 7 & up) and Terrapin Day (all ages).
St.Vincent de Paul Regional School
$2000 Transfer Grant from Public School • • • • • •
PreK-3 thru 8th grade Full Day Kindergarten Small Class Size Rigorous Academics High Moral Standards Smart Board Technology, Ch iPads & Chrome Books • Busing for EHT & Hamilton • Tuition Assistance
6th and Bay Ave, Ocean City (609) 432-8271 www.oceancityfc.com/camps The Ocean City Nor’easters are excited to announce that registration is open for the club’s 14th annual Summer Vacation Soccer Camps. Kids from ages 3 - 14 are invited to learn to play the game of soccer in a fun environment throughout the summer. Established in 2005, the Ocean City Nor’easters’ Summer Vacation Soccer Camps have provided thousands of young players with the exclusive opportunity to interact with, and learn from, the players and coaches of South Jersey’s Premier Soccer team. Following a unique curriculum directly influenced by US Soccer, every Nor’easters camp provides players of all ages and abilities the appropriate level of coaching. This year’s camp will take place at the Richard Grimes Sports Complex in Ocean City with camps beginning on June 25.
Call Today to Tour
609-625-1565
5809 Main Street l Mays Landing, NJ 08330
www.svdprs.com
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Stockton CSI Summer Camp Stockton University 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway (609) 798-1409 • www.stockoncsi.com High school students will enjoy a residential summer camp with hands-on experience of criminal investigation and trial. Campers will work as part of an elite team of investigators and professionals to solve a murder. Campers are involved with every phase of the legal process, from the crime scene investigation to the criminal murder trial. Every camp session features a different murder case.
The Seaville Art Barn 2025 Rt 9, Seaville • (609) 408-0797 www.thebarnnj.com The only local art school to have certified NJ Art Educators teaching your campers! Over 10 camps for your K-12 child to choose from- space exploration, painting, mixed media, teens, and unicorn camps! Check us out www. thebarnnj.com
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Build castles in the sand Have a family board game tournament Eat all the ice cream you can eat.
(Sundae on Sunday Ice Cream Festivalon July 15)
Bike around a new neighborhood Collect seashells at the shore Have dinner and a movie under the stars (Delsea Drive-In is NJ’s only drive-in movie theater... Make a memory)
Fly a kite! Walk barefoot in the sand Check out some cool vintage cars at Historic Smithville Car Cruises Bake an apple or berry pie Take the juiciest peach and enjoy it for yourself Experience history (Living History
Encampment at Historic Smithville Aug. 11-12)
Plant an herb garden Make a tomato sandwich MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS CLASSES & EXPERIENCES ARTIST STUDIO DEMOS SCENIC PICNIC AREAS MUSEUM STORES
Tour a wind farm
(Visit the ACUA in Atlantic City)
Light sparklers on the 4th of July Go to a carnival Climb to the top of a lighthouse (Visit the Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City)
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Enjoy some caramel popcorn and salt water taffies on the boardwalk
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Buy something at a garage sale Step back in time for a Midieval Fantasy Faire
(June 23-24 at the Wheaton Arts Cultural Center)
Create your own lemonade stand Eat a snow cone Cheer on your team at a soccer game (Check out the OC Nor’Easters) Create original art with magical melted crayon wax (Visit the Crayola Experience in Easton, PA)
Swim at sunrise…or sunset Rent a scooter for the day Take a ride down a lazy river (Visit Sahara Sam’s in West Berlin)
Listen to an outdoor concert at the OC Music Pier
Go to a waterpark Have a picnic in the park
(See a full list of parks on jerseyshorefamily.com)
Take a craft or ceramics class Wear a flower crown
Aug. 11 - 12
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Watch fireworks
(See a full list of fireworks on jerseyshorefamily. com)
Do a cannonball Go to some sort of festival Visit a Farmers Market
(See a full list of farmers markets on jerseyshorefamily)
Bake cookies and give them to someone you love
Make your own glass at one of the many classes offered at WheatonArts
Make root beer floats Take a day trip
Have an indoor campout or if the weather cooperates, go camping
Start a new hobby
Get books to read at the library
Steer your own paddle board
See a movie under the stars
Snuggle in bed during a summer thunderstorm
Play kickball
(Visit Historic Smithville and the Villiage Green)
(find a list at JerseyShoreFamily.com)
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Swim in a lake
Watch the sunset
Make homemade pizza
Ride a water slide in the rain
Catch fireflies Go bird watching
(Nature Center of Cape May)
Climb to the top of Lucy the elephant
(Visit Sahara Sam’s in West Berlin)
Go on a roadtrip Eat a funnel cake Volunteer somewhere Paint something Stay up past midnight Pick your own berries & make jam Play beach ball volleyball Plant flowers Have a family slumber party Swing on the swings Send a postcard
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a p H pe r e m m Congratulations Class of 2018
FANTASY FAIRE
A family-friendly festival of medieval folklife & fun at Wheaton Arts!
New Jersey’s Free Fishing Days
Allows you to fish public waters without a license or trout stamp www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ffd.htm
June 17
Happy Father’s Day Find FREE Fathers Day list of things to do on om JerseyShoreFamily.c
June 24, 10 am-4 pm Red White & Blueberry Festival
Hammonton High School, 566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton
June 23 & 24, 10am-5pm
Strolling costumed characters, portraying historical and mythical figures, interact with each other and visitors throughout WheatonArts both days. Enjoy a variety of live performances, storytellers, dancing, drumming and sword demonstrations. Experience the obstacle course, pirate games, and archery skills. Four stages will host live performances from 10:30 a.m. till 4 p.m.
June 27, 10:30am Wacky Wednesday Taffy Sculpting
Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free and limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk in Ocean City.
June 30, 10am-4pm Township of Hamilton’s Hometown Celebration
War Memorial Park Live music, games, food, business, civic organization vendors, and much more!
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enings Sunday, July 15th • Noon-4pm (7/22 rain date)
Happy 4th of July See updated fireworks listings on our calendar at JerseyShoreFamily.com
July 7, 3pm Buena Vista Township Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Auto Lenders, Adams Perfect F.H., Pat & Dave Smith, Allstate, Roth Goldsteins' Memorial Chapel, AtlantiCare, Charlie's Bar & Restaurant, OceanFirst Bank, Holman Automotive, Sturdy Savings Bank, Beth Ray, D'Arcy Johnson Day, CMS Glass Co., Kelly & Frank Catrambone, MBCA, Grand Printing, Dr. D & Mrs. Gary M. Glass
Michael Debbi Park, Richland Family fun filled day with a fire truck parade down Cedar Avenue, music, vendors, and a beautiful display of fireworks at dark.
July 10-16 Mt. Carmel Italian Festival Mount Carmel Grounds, 298 Tilton St., Hammonton
The Annual Feast of Mount Carmel Italian Festival in Hammonton is the longest running Italian festival in the United States. The fair features rides for all ages, food, games, live music, fireworks and much more!
July 15, noon-4pm
Sundaes on a Sunday Ice Cream Fest All Wars Memorial Park 1299 Shore Road, Linwood thealcove.org
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ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H FAIR David C. Wood 4-H Fairgrounds Route 50, S. Egg Harbor
s t n e Ev August 1 Twins Contest
Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm. Contest begins at 6:00pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.
August 7 National Night Out See a complete list online
August 7 National Lighthouse Day
Absecon Lighthouse, South Rhode Island Avenue, Atlantic City Kids Climb Free
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“Going to the fair” has been an American institution for over 150 years. County fairs bring us together. For the participants, it is a gallery of opportunity divided into spaces showcasing animals, arts & crafts, horticulture, entertainment, and competition. First timers and grand champions compete side by side for ribbons and the chance to become the “best of show.” For fair goers strolling along the midway or inside exhibit halls, the fair can be an extravagant exhibition of food, folks, animals, entertainment, and fun. The Atlantic County 4-H Fair has been keeping that tradition alive since 1948. Every summer at the beginning of August the Fairgrounds in Egg Harbor City comes alive with kids, livestock, carnival rides and contests. Admission is FREE but there is a $4 parking fee.
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A Spectacular Summer Season in Cape May Glistening waters, pristine beaches, relaxed atmosphere, radiant sunshine, and friendly people are all of what is needed to make your summer vacation a most memorable one. Cape May, New Jersey, which is a national historic landmark, will satisfy all of your summer vacation needs. If you decide to vacation in Cape May, then be prepared to take in numerous historical sites, enjoy nature, and engage in fine dining. This unique, and quaint, Jersey Shore town stands out from all others, and once you enter into this paradise, you may not ever want to leave it! No matter where you find yourself, in Cape May County, natures’ beauty surrounds you. The sunrises and sunsets, are breathtaking. Cape May Point is an excellent place for photo opportunities encompassing the historical Cape May Lighthouse, and also the beauty of the surrounding salt marshes. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (Cape May MAC) does a phenomenal job with its’ interactive and fun-loving tours. There are numerous tours ranging from architectural, landmark homes, mansions, estates, whale watching and salt marsh boating, chocolate tasting s, wineries, ghost tales, historical, and also varied theme-related events. Cape
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May also offers several theme weekends ranging from Sherlock Holmes, Victorian Christmas, Jazz, etc. During the summer, visitors can participate in varied activities. There is bike riding, miniature golf and professional golf ranges, marathons, swimming, nature walks, yoga, and also local, day spa treatments. It is highly motivating to exercise around such beautifully manicured gardens and homes; not to mention the fresh air! Whether you consider yourself to be a historian, beach person, pool lover, fisherman, artist, nature lover, bird or dolphin watcher, or a regular visitor to Cape May, this beautiful, serene, and peaceful part of the New Jersey shore is an excellent choice for the entire family. Keep in mind, summertime, in Cape May, has very favorable temperatures, and is always several degrees cooler than the rest of the state of New Jersey. Its’ geographical location affords summer vacationers to perform numerous outdoor activities, and is an extremely desirable place to create summertime memories! For up to date details on specific events taking place, within Cape May, feel free to visit the capemaymac.org website. — by Thomas C. Daus
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OH NO.
When the unexpected happens, we’re here.
AtlantiCare Urgent Care Centers are located throughout South Jersey, staffed with board-certified physicians, registered nurses and X-ray technologists. They offer care for non-life-threatening illnesses and emergencies seven days a week, without an appointment or a long wait time. Get all the care you need on-site, including medication dispensing* and X-ray and lab services.
LOCATIONS Atlantic City (Opening Sept. 2018) Berlin Cape May Clementon Egg Harbor Twp. (Pediatric providers on-site)**
Galloway Twp. Hammonton Little Egg Harbor Manahawkin Marlton (Opening July 2018) Marmora
Mount Holly Mount Laurel Ocean City (Seasonal - June 15 to Sept. 16, 2018) Sicklerville Somers Point
For a complete list of hours, call 1-888-569-1000 or visit www.atlanticare.org/urgent. *Select locations. **Pediatric providers’ hours vary.
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