Camp Lake Rickabear
Girl Scout camp offering traditional day camp activities, swimming, and outdoor adventures.
▌ Editor's read The website http://www.gsnnj.org loads successfully and is the official site for the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, which operates Lake Rickabear Camp. The camp offers day programs for girls, with activities like swimming, boating, archery, and STEM. The organization is a non-profit, and their website explicitly states that 'all staff are background checked and trained.' While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the Girl Scouts organization generally adheres to safety standards. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Lake Rickabear Camp' show a 4.6-star rating from 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the variety of activities and the positive impact on their daughters. Social media handles found are @gsnnj for Instagram and GirlScoutsNNJ for Facebook, both active.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Camp Lake Rickabear sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1300 Kinnelon Rd, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
- Phone: 973-248-8200
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Lake Rickabear
- What ages does Camp Lake Rickabear accept?
- Camp Lake Rickabear is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Camp Lake Rickabear cost?
- Camp Lake Rickabear doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Lake Rickabear's hours?
- Camp Lake Rickabear runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Lake Rickabear?
- Camp Lake Rickabear is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Lake Rickabear provide lunch?
- Camp Lake Rickabear does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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