Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 3–15 · $1,200/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 3–15

Tamarack Day Camp

Fredon Township · $1,200/week · ★ 4.7 (197 reviews)

A traditional summer day camp in North New Jersey with a wide range of activities.

▌ Editor's read Tamarack Day Camp's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering programs for campers aged 3-15. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to over 300 health and safety standards. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for over 60 years, founded by Jack and Carol Van Allen, and is currently run by their son, Scott Van Allen, indicating a family-owned, for-profit structure. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. They also publish a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 for their youngest campers (3-4 years old). Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 133 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff, variety of activities, and positive impact on their children's development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 3–15

Tamarack Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 3–15
  • Address: 200 Pleasant Hill Rd, Fredon Township, NJ 07860
  • Phone: 973-895-8300
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Price is an estimate based on the 4-week session cost.

8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 29 to Aug 21.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 2 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 3 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 4 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 5 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 6 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 7 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 8 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week

↗ What parents like

  • Heated pools
  • Lunch included

↘ Watch for

  • No daily rates

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Tamarack Day Camp

What ages does Tamarack Day Camp accept?
Tamarack Day Camp is open to children ages 3–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Tamarack Day Camp cost?
Tamarack Day Camp publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. Price is an estimate based on the 4-week session cost. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Tamarack Day Camp accredited?
Yes — Tamarack Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Tamarack Day Camp?
Tamarack Day Camp is operated by a private business, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tamarack Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Tamarack Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Tamarack Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Tamarack Day Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does Tamarack Day Camp offer transportation?
Tamarack Day Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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