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SUMMER CAMP 2026

We welcome children ages 2 & 3* through rising 4th graders (those who have just completed 3rd grade) to join us this summer for our theme-based program bursting with STEM & culinary activities, arts & crafts, indoor and outdoor games & sports, time for reading and reflection, and water play!
*2-year-old and 3-year-old campers (Rising Preschool 2 and Rising Preschool 3) must be Westfield students. All other ages (Rising Pre-Kindergarten - Rising 4th grade) Community Friends are welcome!

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS (BEFORE APRIL 1ST) DO NOT HAVE TO PAY THE CAMP REGISTRATION FEE OF $125.

  • Westfield Friends School was established in 1788, providing a supportive and inclusive environment with a focus on community. The world we seek for children begins here!
  • 8-week program open M-F 8:30-4:00 pm, with extended hours available from 7:30-5:30 to provide a flexible schedule to accommodate working parents/guardians
  • Our camp offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing for diverse activities regardless of the weather
  • Preschool Camp for rising Preschool 2, Preschool 3, and Pre-K students in our beautiful Preschool buildings
  • Main Camp for rising KG through rising 4th graders in our main building and learning spaces
  • Half-day options available for our youngest campers
  • Sibling discounts and discounts for 5+ week and full 8-week registrations
  • Our counselors are experienced, attentive staff and faculty members
  • Counselors are assisted by Middle School students serving as volunteer Counselors-in-Training
  • All staff  have undergone thorough background checks through the NJ Department of Education
  • All staff are CPR and First Aid certified
 

This year, we're excited to reintroduce many of our favorite summer camp traditions: Wood Park Wednesdays, Movie & Popcorn Day, Music, Art, Yoga with Teacher Laura of Higher Minds, and Sports with our friends from Playtime Sports.

Extended Care Hours*
(M-F) 7:30 - 8:30 am and 4:00 - 5:30 pm
*There is no weekly fee for Extended Care. Other than a one-time $125 Extended Care Registration Fee, the price is included in the program's cost.  Spaces are limited.
Advanced registration is required.
CAMP DATES
Monday, June 22nd - Friday, August 21st
 
Independence Day Observed:
 Friday, July 3rd
CAMP HOURS
Extended Care > 7:30 - 8:30am and 4:00-5:30pm
 Full Days >  8:30am - 4:00pm 
  Half Days >  8:30am - 12:30pm
 
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
(minimum 2 weeks required)
 
5 Full Days (M-F) 8:30 - 4:00   $460/Week
 
5 Half Days (M-F) 8:30 - 12:30    $360/Week
(Rising Preschool 2, Preschool 3, and Rising PreK students only)
 

DISCOUNTS

Register more than one camper and receive our 10% family discount.
Register your student for 5+ weeks and receive a $50 discount.
Register your student for all 8 weeks and receive another $100 discount ($150 total).
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CAMP WEEKS
Week 1: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
Preschool Camp Theme: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Main Camp Theme: Animal Planet
Week 2: Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2
Preschool Camp Theme: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Main Camp Theme: Ancient Egypt
* Week 2 Independence Day Savings: 
$365 full days/$285 half days
Week 3: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10
Preschool Camp Theme: Pete the Cat
Main Camp Theme: Jurassic Week
Week 4: Monday, July 13- Friday, July 17
Preschool Camp Theme: Llama Llama
Main Camp Theme: Rainforest Adventure
Week 5:  Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24
Preschool Camp Theme: Owl Babies
Main Camp Theme: Space Odyssey
Week 6: Monday, July 27- Friday, July 31
Preschool Camp Theme: Each Peach Pear Plum
Main Camp Theme: Buggin' Out
Week 7: Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7
Preschool Camp Theme: We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Main Camp Theme: Down the Shore
Week 8: Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14
Preschool Camp Theme: Little Blue Truck
Main Camp Theme: Sports Mania