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Meadowbrook Country Day Camp

Long Valley, NJ

Meadowbrook Country Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 3-15 in Long Valley, NJ,...

▌ Editor's read Meadowbrook Country Day Camp's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The camp has been family-owned and operated by Geoff and Meryl Parnes for over 60 years, starting in 1963, and is a for-profit entity. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Meadowbrook offers a traditional day camp program for children aged 3-15. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff, variety of activities, and positive impact on their children's development. The camp's Instagram handle is @meadowbrookdaycamp and its Facebook handle is meadowbrookdaycamp.
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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 5–12

Meadowbrook Country 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 73 East Valley Brook Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853
  • Phone: (908) 876-3429
  • Email: [email protected]

↗ What parents like

  • Door-to-door transportation included
  • Focus on life skills

↘ Watch for

  • Website had broken links
  • Pricing information not available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Meadowbrook Country Day Camp

What ages does Meadowbrook Country Day Camp accept?
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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.
What are Meadowbrook Country Day Camp's hours?
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp 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.
Is Meadowbrook Country Day Camp accredited?
Yes — Meadowbrook Country 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 Meadowbrook Country Day Camp?
Meadowbrook Country 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 Meadowbrook Country Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Meadowbrook Country 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 Meadowbrook Country Day Camp offer transportation?
Meadowbrook Country 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.
How does Meadowbrook Country Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Long Valley?
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Long Valley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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