New Jersey Arts for Kids

Art

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  Rockland Center for the Arts

  West Nyack

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  Rockland Center for the Arts

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  Welcome to Arts Camp @ RoCA!

     Our camp is a place for children to explore their creativity and imagination while developing skills they can use throughout their lives. RoCA is a place for developing artists to learn various art forms on our spacious grounds and in professionally equipped studios. Arts Camp @ RoCA features one of the region's most comprehensive youth art programs. Under the guidance of professional teaching artists/educators and caring counselors, campers explore the arts in a supportive environment where creative expression, group cooperation, personal development, confidence and self-esteem are nurtured. RoCA campers feel a strong sense of accomplishment at the end of summer. The RoCA campus invites campers to be immersed in art in the 5 acre Catherine Konner Sculpture Park and in our fully equipped, air conditioned art studios. RoCA's large sparkling pool and open field provide plenty of healthy outdoor recreation. Our camp is proud to maintain a consistent 5:1 camper to counselor ratio for ages 5-9 and 7:1 for ages 10-14. Arts Camp @ RoCA is a place where memories are made and children forge lasting friendships with their peers and counselors. Children are grouped by grade level. Each season campers learn to express themselves through both visual and performing arts. Join us and see why Arts Camp @ RoCA is one of the areas most sought after, unique and praised day camps! Here are some testimonials from parents of last year's campers: "My daughters were in heaven at RoCA this summer- they made deep meaningful connections with their peers and the staff, gained an incredible amount of self-confidence, and were challenged to think more creatively. I noticed a huge change in both my daughters' ability to problem solve, think creatively, and utilize their imagination." "RoCA Summer Arts Camp was the best experience my daughter has had at camp ever!! The programs, classes, instructors and staff were amazing. She learned a lot and is still talking about RoCA to her friends." Activities and Instruction * Swimming * Nature Explorations * Painting & Drawing * Ceramics & Sculpture * Yoga & Movement * Cartooning * Theater Arts * Dance & Movement * Field Games * Music * Folklore Studio Art Programs Camp RoCA offers a range of studio-based art activities. Professional teaching artists create a curriculum based on the interests and ages of the campers in the groups. Activities are age appropriate and subject to modification. Class Descriptions: Painting & Drawing - Campers are introduced to a variety of art materials and techniques suited to their age and experience. Principles of color, line, form and composition are taught, as well as the use of charcoal, tempera, watercolor paints and mixed media. Creativity is emphasized in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Ceramics & Sculpture - An outstanding and exciting experience for RoCA kids. Campers will work with various sculptural materials to create objects associated with fun camp themes. Campers will design their own ideas and construct their own individual pieces, as well as collaborate on large-scale works. Art and Nature - Campers get their hands dirty exploring nature in the intersecting space of fine arts, assemblage, earth art, and folk art. Campers work spontaneously with a variety of natural materials on self-directed projects that range from small clay installations to mandalas made of leaves, berries, and acorns, to large-scale constructions utilizing tree branches. Yoga & Movement - Campers will learn and practice yoga in a fun, beginner-friendly environment. Sessions will include basic, age appropriate yoga poses, movement, mindfulness exercises, and relaxation techniques. Cartooning - While exploring our diverse summer camp themes, campers will create original cartoon characters! They will focus on different facial expressions and emotions. They will also see how introducing color, background and composition can bring a drawing to life. Dance & Movement - Each session of camp, the dance styles will change, with each group learning jazz, hip hop, and tap to name a few. Dance includes stretching, warming up muscles, learning moves for a specific style, as well as learning choreography. Each class is focused to motivate children to be active and expressive, while they learn basic techniques and dance moves. Each session, more dance vocabulary will be added to broaden the student's overall dance experience. In addition, the class will provide some time to give each child the opportunity to create their own routines. Swimming - Campers enjoy recreational and instructional swimming on a daily basis Monday-Friday, weather permitting, in our large, sparkling pool. Children learn safety, sportsmanship and swimming skills. Games such as water polo and relay races reinforce these basics. The swimming program is under the supervision of an adult specialist who is a certified professional trained in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, CPR, rescue, and first aid. Camp lifeguards are BLS certified. A camp Medical Director is also on site. Field Games - Children participate in supervised outdoor activities on our two-acre field. Non-competitive field games round out the program and give children plenty of wholesome physical activity. Music - Campers learn and perform songs aligned with a chosen theme. The campers explore the history behind the songs they are singing and what makes that song special. They are taught technique, breath control, and how to have fun in their own way while singing another artists' song. In addition, campers learn about the album art of a song and then, in their own style, they recreate the album cover with their whole group. Folklore - Campers learn folktales from around the world and engage in related projects. Musical Theater on Mondays and Fridays Musical Theater is the focus of the Monday/Friday program. Campers perform songs, dances and short scenes from Broadway musicals. Working together, they create their own props, costumes and scenery, and then bring it all to life in an exciting, session-ending performance. Email Antonia Edelstein, Camp Director, with any specific questions you may have at antonia@rocklandartcenter.org. (less) ... Read more

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  Society of Illustrators, Inc.

  NEW YORK

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  Society of Illustrators, Inc.

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  Hands on workshops for children and families focusing on art-making with professional illustrators and comic artists in New York!

     Founded in 1901, the Society of Illustrators is the oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of illustration in America. Our mission is to promote the art of illustration, to appreciate its history and evolving nature through exhibitions, lectures and education, and to contribute the service of its members to the welfare of the community at large.

Dance

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  American Dance Training Camp

  Lawrenceville

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  American Dance Training Camp

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  American Dance Training Camp aka ADTC is the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp for girls 8 - 17 near Princeton in Lawrenceville - Session 1: July 13 - 19, 2025; Session 2: July 20 - July 26, 2025

     Whether you're brand new to dance or a seasoned competitor, we want you to have fun and grow as a dancer and a person. We've successfully empowered thousands of girls around the world for 17 years with ADTC dance camps. We hope you'll join us for dance, adventure, new friends & fun this summer. At ADTC’s NJ dance camp, you’ll take 4 – 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you’ll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance. At ADTC “ULTIMATE Tri-State” in New Jersey, campers and staff live together in traditional-style dorms. Hallway blocks are organized so that girls of similar ages are grouped together. ADTC staff is housed in rooms on each floor, providing campers with 24-hour supervision and support. No matter what your dance level or background, our NJ dance camp curriculum is designed to challenge you. You’ll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show. (less) ... Read more

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  Expressway Music INC

  White Plains

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  Expressway Music INC

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  Expressway Music specializes in providing outstanding bar/bat mitzvah services.

     As a one-stop source our experienced team ensures that every entertainment aspect of your celebration is taken care of including DJ's, Emcee's, Dancers, photo booths, karaoke, photography and will be right by your side throughout the planning process, ensuring that every detail is executed flawlessly. Contact owner-DJ Dave Swirsky today to discuss your child's bar/bat mitzvah celebration and let us help you make this an event that your family and all your guests will talk about and always remember!

Music

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  Expressway Music INC

  White Plains

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  Expressway Music INC

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  Expressway Music specializes in providing outstanding bar/bat mitzvah services.

     As a one-stop source our experienced team ensures that every entertainment aspect of your celebration is taken care of including DJ's, Emcee's, Dancers, photo booths, karaoke, photography and will be right by your side throughout the planning process, ensuring that every detail is executed flawlessly. Contact owner-DJ Dave Swirsky today to discuss your child's bar/bat mitzvah celebration and let us help you make this an event that your family and all your guests will talk about and always remember!

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  School of Rock - New Jersey

  18 New Jersey Schools

  School of Rock - New Jersey

  School of Rock - 18 New Jersey Schools - Music Camps and Classes.

     School of Rock is the world’s leading music education program, welcoming students of all ages and skill levels. Unlike traditional music schools, we use a performance-based approach that gets students playing the songs they love from day one—on guitar, bass, drums, keys, or vocals. Our patented School of Rock Method™ has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. Our Method builds musical proficiency by integrating thrilling stage performance, song-based learning, proprietary Method Books, Method Engine, and a revolutionary Method App. But School of Rock is more than just lessons—it’s a welcoming, supportive community where students make lifelong friends, collaborate in a band, and experience the thrill of live performance. Whether they’re picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to take their skills to the next level, School of Rock is the ultimate place to learn, grow, and rock out! (less) ... Read more

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  School of Rock - Philadelphia

  8 Philadelphia Schools

  School of Rock - Philadelphia

  School of Rock - 8 Philadelphia Area Schools - Music Camps and Classes.

     School of Rock is the world's leading music education program, welcoming students of all ages and skill levels. Unlike traditional music schools, we use a performance-based approach that gets students playing the songs they love from day one - on guitar, bass, drums, keys, or vocals. Our patented School of Rock Method has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. Our Method builds musical proficiency by integrating thrilling stage performance, song-based learning, proprietary Method Books, Method Engine, and a revolutionary Method App. But School of Rock is more than just lessons - it's a welcoming, supportive community where students make lifelong friends, collaborate in a band, and experience the thrill of live performance. Whether they're picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to take their skills to the next level, School of Rock is the ultimate place to learn, grow, and rock out! (less) ... Read more

Theater

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  Literally Alive Family Theatre

  New York

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  Literally Alive Family Theatre

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  Literally Alive Family Theatre, now in it's 19th year Off-Broadway and in residence at the Historic Players Theatre, produces original musicals based on classic children's literature. We offer a free family workshop before each show and we have live musical accompaniment. Located in the heart of NYC's Greenwich Village - come for the day and experience all of the surrounding attractions and cafes.

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  Music Theatre Philly

  Philadelphia

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  Music Theatre Philly

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  Music Theatre Philly Classes Ages 3 - 12

     At MTP, we want to ensure all young artists find the program that’s the right fit for them! Read the descriptions of our different programs below to find a best match for your student. Or reach out to us at info@musictheatrephilly.com MTP Classes focus on specific disciplines in the performing arts. Your student will practice fundamental skills in either acting, singing or dancing in an intimate setting. Each week, the teaching artist will introduce new vocabulary or techniques. The students will build on these techniques across the session and will present what they have learned during our Class Showcase. (less) ... Read more

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  Register for any Music Theatre Philly Summer Camp and Use code SummerFun at checkout for 10% off of your tuition.

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  Theatre Exile

  Philadelphia

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  Theatre Exile

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  Theatre Exile's Summer Theatre Classes!

     ACTING IN EXILE Looking for acting tips, tricks, and tools for youth theatre performers!? Well, seek no further! Acting in Exile, running July 21st-July 25th, 2025 provides youth performers with an opportunity to tap into the intersection of compassion and vulnerability to enhance their creative toolkits to become skilled, professional, and creatively conscious actors. Through theatre games and character development techniques, students will display their performance skills and creative storytelling in a community showcase for family and friends! SCENE STUDY / SCRIPT SCULPTING What is a play? What's the anatomy of a scene? How can the characters, in my head, truly live on and off the page? Does this play capture my best voice? Unpack the answer to these questions and more during Theatre Exile's Summer Theatre Camp. Running August 18th-22rd, 2025, students will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the wonderful world of theatre. After a week of theatre games, dramatic world building, script sculpting logistics, and advanced scene study, students will have an opportunity to display their creative storytelling skills in a community showcase to family and friends! (less) ... Read more