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program_name: Teen Travel Camp

indoor_outdoor: mixed · $365/week · ★ 4.6 (130 reviews)

Princeton Recreation Department's Teen Travel Camp offers daily excursions to various attractions for teens entering 7th to 9th grade.

▌ Editor's read The Princeton Recreation Department's Teen Travel Camp is a day camp for teens entering 7th to 9th grade, offering daily trips to various destinations. The website provides a detailed schedule of trips for each week, including amusement parks, beaches, and cultural sites. The camp is operated by the municipal Princeton Recreation Department, indicating it is a public program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The camp's Facebook page, 'Princeton Recreation,' is active and features posts about various departmental programs, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Princeton Recreation Department' show a 4.6-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the department's programs and facilities.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

program_name: Teen Travel 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 adventure program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 365 John F. Kennedy Service Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Register for 2 or more weeks to receive a 10% discount. Must register for all weeks at once to receive discount.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Teen Travel Camp

What ages does program_name: Teen Travel Camp accept?
program_name: Teen Travel Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 program_name: Teen Travel Camp cost?
program_name: Teen Travel Camp publishes $365/week for the standard session. USD. Register for 2 or more weeks to receive a 10% discount. Must register for all weeks at once to receive discount. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Teen Travel Camp's hours?
program_name: Teen Travel Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Teen Travel Camp?
program_name: Teen Travel Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does program_name: Teen Travel Camp provide lunch?
program_name: Teen Travel Camp 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.

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