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2023 Summer Camp Guide - Toms River, Brick, Bayville + Beyond

All Your Summer Camp Fun

By Toms River Macaroni Kid April 29, 2023

Summer is fast approaching! Local camps and programs are available to help entertain, educate and exhaust your kids!  WOO HOO! If you are looking for an AWESOME local summer camp for your kids, our 2023 Summer Camp Guide should be your first stop! Click the name of any camp to be taken directly to their listing, complete with contact information, schedule, pricing. We have the scoop on the best summer camps and classes that will help shape your kids in a variety of positive ways. Be sure to tell them Toms River Macaroni Kid sent you. Register soon ... spots are filling up quickly!

Want some tips on choosing the right camp for your child? Here are Sue Cowdrick, Ring Around the Rosie Preschool Owner's, tips for Choosing a Summer Camp.

Featured Camps








Click on the logo of one of our FEATURED CAMPS to see a detailed listing of their summer camp and/or activity offerings

The Dance Centre  99 Flint Road SouthToms River (732) 349-1140





Legacy Gymnastics & Cheerleading 1876 Lakewood Rd Toms River (732) 929-2500


Peppermint Tree Child Development Center  1571 Partridge Street Toms River (732) 929-2500


Camp program includes: swimming daily in our on-site pools (weather permitting), a fun – filled program with varied recreational activities set in our park like grounds and air-conditioned building.  

Hands on activities include; science, arts & crafts, easel painting, ball games, gardening, daily themes, ample free-choice time during which children select their own activities. We offer Junior Camp for kids 2½ years through through 4 years as of 6/28/23, as well as Senior Camp for kids starting at 5 years old through 5th grade graduates as of 6/28/23. 

For more information, visit here.





Adrenaline Sports Academy 1 S. Main St Toms River 732-503-4255






Denise Daniele Dance Center 2840 Yorktowne Blvd Brick 908-601-2124

Get ready to dance your heart out and have a blast this summer at Denise Daniele Dance Center's summer dance camps! Whether you've taken dance classes before or just starting out, we have a camp for you! Join us for a summer of fun, excitement, and non-stop dancing as we explore everything from acro to hip hop, jazz to musical theater, and so much more. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way as you learn new moves, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. So why wait? Grab your dance shoes and get ready to shimmy, shake, and strut your stuff at Denise Daniele Dance Center's summer dance camps! Sign up at denisedanieledance.com/summer!









Camps on Campus at Ocean County College


We are excited to offer another fantastic summer of educational, fun, and imaginative experiences for your child, with wonderful new additions to our schedule. Our staff and partners are offering enrichment camps designed around a wide variety of interests including sports, music, engineering, rocketry, and even YouTube streaming! Camps on Campus continues to offer online classes through our partners at Black Rocket Productions, off campus opportunities at Eagle Ridge Golf Club and GamerNook Esports Center, and features the return of many of your favorite camp sessions in-person with our OCC staff on our main campus. This summer will be the best one yet!



Downtown Dance Academy
1204 Hooper Ave Toms River (732) 504-7095



Joistar Music 931 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753 717-645-2651

Let's be honest, you were excited for school to be out ... and about 2 days in... you were over it!  JoiStar Music and Kella voca joined up with The Art Room creator to create a fun and enriching "Week of the Arts" from 9-4 June 26-30th. Pick one class, two classes, or all three! Can't wait to see your performer there! Please spread the word!

Email for more info: joistarmusic@gmail.com



School of Rock - Brick
458 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08723 732-359-4002


Week-long music day camps with different options for kids ages 5-8, beginners ages 8-17, and experienced musicians ages 8-17. Camps run Monday-Friday with a performance on the final day.


  • July 10-14 - Metal Camp 10am-3pm - ages 7-18
  • July 17-23 - Rookies Camp - 10am-2pm - ages 5-8 
  • July 24-28 - Rock 101 Camp - 10am-3pm- ages 8-13 (no experience needed)
  • July 31- Aug 4 - Pop Legends Camp - 10am-3pm - ages 8-18 
  • Aug 7-11 - Rock 101 Camp 2 - 10am-3pm - ages 8-13 (no experience needed)
  • Aug 14-18 - Rookies Camp 2 - 10am-2pm - ages 5-8


To have your summer camp or kids activity program included in our Summer Camp & Activity Guide, email melissaw@macaronikid.com.