New this year—swim lessons offered exclusively to Camp Funshine and Adventure Camp during the morning swim only. Through our Summer Adventures Swim Academy, campers will strengthen their swimming skills with a focus on proper technique, efficiency, speed, and endurance. Camp Funshine is a place where the fun shines all day, and friendships and new experiences await! In this program for children entering PreK3 - K, campers will stretch their imagination and explore new interests by participating in a wide variety of camp activities. We provide a safe, nurturing environment that encourages the growth of social skills, logical thinking, and creativity while engaging campers in activities such as arts and crafts, science, music, indoor and outdoor play, and swimming. Each week, campers will celebrate a designed theme and participate in games, activities, and projects that center around that theme.

Our summer staff includes experienced teachers, parents, working professionals, college students, and energetic high school students who are all dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and fun summer for all of our campers. We keep a student to staff ratio of at least 1:5 and each group will be led by an experienced adult; some activities, such as swimming, will have a ratio of 1:3. We are proud of our experienced and committed team, and are pleased to have the vast majority of our staff return summer after summer.

2026 Weekly Themes, Camp Entertainment and Trips coming soon!

Each camp session includes the following:

• Daily hot nutritional lunch
• Camp T-shirt (one per summer)
• Summer Adventure Swim Academy - lessons 4-5 days per week in the AM only.
• Educational and recreational activities 
• Special events or trips
• An exceptional summer experience!

LOCATION

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820

2026 DATES

June 22 - August 7, 2026 (no camp July 3)

Camp Funshine runs for 7 weeks. Each session is one week long and campers can register for 1-7 weeks. All campers must register for a full week at a time and we do not offer partial weeks.

COSTS AND DISCOUNTS

• 1 week: $720
• 2 weeks: $1,420 ($710/week)
• 3 weeks: $2,100 ($700/week)
• 4 weeks: $2,760 ($690/week)
• 5 weeks: $3,390 ($678week)
• 6 weeks: $4,000 ($667/week)
• 7 weeks: $4,500 ($643/week)

Wardlaw+Hartridge also offers the following discounts:

• $100 off if a camper attends the week of June 29 (4 day week)
• 5% sibling discount (the discount will be applied to the second child enrolled)

HOURS

Drop off: 8:15am
Pick up: 3:15pm

EXTENDED CARE

Before camp: 7:30am - 8:30am ($15/day)
After camp: 3:30pm - 5:30pm ($35/day)

More Information on how to register for extended care will be sent to enrolled families closer to the program start date.

GRADE

Camp Funshine is for campers entering grades PreK - K. Please note that campers must be 3 years old by January 1, 2026 to participate and must be completely toilet trained before attending.

REGISTRATION

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early enrollment is strongly recommended. A deposit of 20% is required with the application. The balance is due May 1.

MEDICAL FORM

All campers must have a medical form and a current immunization record on file by May 15.

REFUND POLICY

Wardlaw+Hartridge will issue a full refund of tuition paid, minus a $50 processing fee, if notification of withdrawal is given in writing on or before May 1. Between May 1 and June 1, families will receive a full refund minus the 20% deposit. Starting on June 1, there will be no refunds.

REGISTER TODAY!

New this year—swim lessons offered exclusively to Camp Funshine and Adventure Camp during the morning swim only! Through our Summer Adventures Swim Academy, campers will strengthen their swimming skills with a focus on proper technique, efficiency, speed, and endurance. Adventure Camp is where every day is a fun adventure! In this program for children entering grades 1-5, campers develop and practice life skills through experiential, engaging activities that build independence and self-confidence. Campers spend their day participating in a variety of activities that encourage logical thinking, creativity, and physical education. In the mornings, all campers will participate in hands-on activities involving aspects of science and art, while also having swimming lessons 4 to 5 days per week. During the afternoon, campers get to create their schedule for the week. These options include indoor/outdoor activities and swimming. Whether it’s a water balloon toss, an exciting game of kickball or an epic game of capture the flag, campers will create their afternoon adventures. 

Our summer staff includes experienced teachers, parents, working professionals, college students, and energetic high school students who are all dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and fun summer for all of our campers. We keep a student to staff ratio of at least 1:5 and each group will be led by an experienced adult. We are proud of our experienced and committed team, and are pleased to have the vast majority of our staff return summer after summer.

2026 Weekly Themes, Camp Entertainment and Trips coming soon!

Each camp session includes the following:

• Daily hot nutritional lunch
• Camp T-shirt (one per summer)
• Summer Adventure Swim Academy - lessons 4-5 days per week in the AM only.
• Free swim option in the afternoon
• Educational and recreational activities 
• Special events or trips
• An exceptional summer experience!

Click here to check out a sample daily schedule!

LOCATION

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820

2026 DATES

June 22 - August 7, 2026 (no camp July 3)

Adventure Camp runs for 7 weeks. Each session is one week long and campers can register for 1-7 weeks. All campers must register for a full week at a time and we do not offer partial weeks. 

COSTS AND DISCOUNTS

• 1 week: $720
• 2 weeks: $1,420 ($710/week)
• 3 weeks: $2,100 ($700/week)
• 4 weeks: $2,760 ($690/week)
• 5 weeks: $3,390 ($678week)
• 6 weeks: $4,000 ($667/week)
• 7 weeks: $4,500 ($643/week)

Wardlaw+Hartridge also offers the following discounts:

• $100 off if a camper attends the week of June 29 (4 day week)
• 5% sibling discount (the discount will be applied to the second child enrolled)

HOURS

Drop off: 8:15am
Pick up: 3:15pm

EXTENDED CARE

Before camp: 7:30am - 8:30am ($15/day)
After camp: 3:30pm - 5:30pm ($35/day)

More Information on how to register for extended care will be sent to enrolled families closer to the program start date.

GRADE

Adventure Camp is for campers entering grades 1-5.

REGISTRATION

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early enrollment is strongly recommended. A deposit of 20% is required with the application. The balance is due May 1.

MEDICAL FORM

All campers must have a medical form and a current immunization record on file by May 15.

REFUND POLICY

Wardlaw+Hartridge will issue a full refund of tuition paid, minus a $50 processing fee, if notification of withdrawal is given in writing on or before May 1. Between May 1 and June 1, families will receive a full refund minus the 20% deposit. Starting on June 1, there will be no refunds.

REGISTER TODAY!

Thanks to our partnership with Pulse Sports, campers are able to get an extraordinary sports program AND a high level traditional day camp mixed into one package! Our summer sports camps are intended to cultivate athlete’s talents in an engaging, supportive, and challenging environment. We offer sports camps for campers entering 1st - 8th grade. Our sports camps are catered to campers at a range of different levels, and involve a combination of individual and group instruction.

Each day will consist of training sessions in the morning while the afternoon is filled with swimming, and other indoor and outdoor activities and games that campers can choose. The camp is open to campers of all skill levels, but participants should be able to participate in 3-4 hours of sports activities each day. 

All sports camps offer an advanced multi-level training curriculum designed by a team of professional coaches to provide campers with a superior training experience and enable them to reach the pinnacle of their game. Our staff consists of dedicated and qualified members of the Pulse Sports coaching staff, as well as members of the W+H community.

Each camp session includes the following:

• Daily hot nutritional lunch
• Camp T-shirt (one per summer)
• Swimming (optional)
• Excellent coaching
• An exceptional summer experience!

LOCATION

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820

2026 DATES - Multisports Camp

June 22 - August 7, 2026 (no camp July 3)

W+H Sports Camps run for 7 weeks. Each session is one week long and campers can register for 1 or more weeks. All campers must register for a full week at a time and we do not offer partial weeks.  Campers entering 1st through 5th grade will have an afternoon like a traditional day camp following their lunch. Campers in the 6th through 8th (5th graders will join their age group after lunch) grade will have lunch and can create their afternoon on a daily basis with their assigned counselors. 

MULTISPORTS CAMP OFFERINGS (1st-5th grade)

For campers entering Grades 1-5, we offer a Multisports Camp which is designed to inspire a passion in sports through engaging sessions that feature different sports each day in the morning. Our Multisports camp is offered each week from June 22 - August 7. 

SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMP OFFERINGS (5th-8th grade)

Specialty Sports Camp Offerings (5th-8th grade)

For campers entering grades 5-8, we offer the following camps for 7 weeks:

• Soccer: June 22 - June 26
• Soccer: June 29 - July 2 (no camp July 3)
• Basketball:  July 6 - 10 
• Basketball:  July 13 - 17
• Tennis: July 20 - 24
• Tennis: July 27 - 31
• NFL Flag Football: Aug. 3 - 7

COSTS AND DISCOUNTS 

• 1 week: $720
• 2 weeks: $1,420 ($710/week)
• 3 weeks: $2,100 ($700/week)
• 4 weeks: $2,760 ($690/week)
• 5 weeks: $3,390 ($678week)
• 6 weeks: $4,000 ($667/week)
• 7 weeks: $4,500 ($643/week)

Wardlaw+Hartridge also offers the following discounts:

• $100 off if a camper attends the week of June 29 (4 day week)
• 5% sibling discount (the discount will be applied to the second child enrolled)

HOURS

Drop off: 8:15am
Pick up: 3:15pm

EXTENDED CARE

Before camp: 7:30am - 8:30am ($15/day)
After camp: 3:30pm - 5:30pm ($35/day)

More Information on how to register for extended care will be sent to enrolled families closer to the program start date.

GRADE

Multisports for grades 1-5.

Specialty Sports Camps are for campers entering grades 5-8.

REGISTRATION

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early enrollment is strongly recommended. A deposit of 20% is required with the application. The balance is due May 1.

MEDICAL FORM

All campers must have a medical form and a current immunization record on file by May 15.

REFUND POLICY

Wardlaw+Hartridge will issue a full refund of tuition paid, minus a $50 processing fee, if notification of withdrawal is given in writing on or before May 1. Between May 1 and June 1, families will receive a full refund minus the 20% deposit. Starting on June 1, there will be no refunds.

REGISTER TODAY!

Welcome to Wardlaw+Hartridge’s Specialty Camps! Specialty Camps offer campers the opportunity to explore new subjects or cultivate existing interests with hands-on activities and projects. Each camp runs for 2 weeks and for half the day. The AM session and is devoted to a specific subject to ensure the most in-depth, appropriate exposure to the topic as possible. Each specialty camp has two groups; one group is for campers entering grades 4-5 and the other group is for campers entering grades 6-8. We do have one offering for grades 9-12.

**There is one offering for high school aged students. The camp is only half day for this age group**

In the afternoon, campers in grades 4-8 will have a typical camp experience that includes options after lunch such as swimming and various outdoor and indoor activities to choose from.

**Camps are subject to being canceled if the minimum requirement is not met**

Each camp session includes the following:

• Daily hot nutritional lunch
• Camp T-shirt (one per summer)
• Swimming (multiple days per week are optional in the PM)
• Educational and recreational activities 
• An exceptional summer experience!

Click here to check out a sample daily schedule!

As in the professional space, students must submit an application to be considered for this camp. The deadline for the submission will be May 1, at 11:59pm and applicants will be notified on a rolling basis. We advise any student interested in this program to apply as early as possible.

To apply for this program, please click the "APPLICATION" button below.

The Musical Production Summer Training Program will provide an intensive training in live performance and media production. Students can tailor their studies to performance-only classes, audio/visual-only classes, or a hybrid of the two. At the end of the program, students will have a variety of projects that they can use in college applications and more. The pacing of the program is designed to stimulate a realistic professional musical production. 

Space is limited to 25 campers for grades 8-12.

Space is limited to 5 campers in grades 6-7.

June 22 - July 17 (no camp July 3)

Please Note: There is an evening performance on Thursday, July 16 where campers in grades 6-12 will showcase all of their hard work to families and friends.

Campers in grades 6 and 7 will participate in age-appropriate activities with their own grade levels until they join the older students during the last week in preparation for the final performance.

LOCATION

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820

2026 DATES

June 22 - July 17 (no camp July 3)

Please Note: There is an evening performance on Thursday, July 16 where campers will showcase all of their hard work to families and friends.

Students must enroll for the full session. 

COSTS AND DISCOUNTS

$2,760 for the full four week session.

Wardlaw+Hartridge also offers the following discounts:

• 5% sibling discount (the discount will be applied to the second child enrolled)

HOURS

9:00am - 3:00pm

GRADE

Students entering grades 6-12. 

**After being admitted into the program, high school Juniors and Seniors who are interested in directing musical scenes (either live or video) can be considered for the position of Assistant Director, a position which confers special opportunities and requires a separate application which will be available after acceptance letters have been sent.

LUNCH

Lunch will be provided to all campers.

REGISTRATION

Students must first apply to the program using the "APPLICATION" button below and submit all of the necessary materials. The deadline to apply is May 1; however, admission is on a rolling basis so we recommend students applying as early as possible. Once you are accepted into the program, we will send you a code to register on our regular registration page to enroll in the program.

Please note: there is no fee to APPLY to the program. Payment is not required until you ENROLL after your acceptance into the program. 

MEDICAL FORM

All students must have a medical form and a current immunization record on file by May 15.

REFUND POLICY

Wardlaw+Hartridge will issue a full refund of tuition paid, minus a $50 processing fee, if notification of withdrawal is given in writing on or before May 1. Between May 1 and June 1, families will receive a full refund minus the 20% deposit. Starting on June 1, there will be no refunds.

Please note: The refund policy is for your enrollment into the program. There is no fee to APPLY to the program and if you are accepted into the program and decide not to enroll, there is no fee charged.

APPLICATION

Wardlaw+Hartridge’s Summer Scholars Program is intended for students entering grades 7-12 who want an academic summer experience to gain exposure to a course they might take in the next school year, or review a course before moving onto the next level. We offer non-credit academic enrichment programs for students entering grades 7-12 and full credit courses for students entering grades 9-12.

Whether you are joining Summer Scholars to give yourself an academic challenge or just want to try and prevent the “summer slide” that is so common with this age group, our students will be met with an enriching experience that is taught by talented and experienced faculty.

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding job this summer where you can help create lifelong memories for campers of all ages? Join the Wardlaw+Hartridge Summer Adventures team and be a part of a fun community dedicated to providing an extraordinary summer experience to our campers.  We always look for energetic and responsible leaders, who love working with children, to join our team of dedicated staff members. We look for staff who want to jump right in with our campers and participate in all aspects of their camp experience.

Our campers look up to our staff and as a staff member at W+H Summer Adventures, you make up a big part of a camper's experience and memories; therefore, we always look for staff who are committed to working with our campers, have an open mind and can be flexible, have a high level of patience, and most importantly, can provide a welcoming and safe atmosphere in everything we do.

We have different camps the run between June 22 - August 7. Staff do not need to work the full summer but must be available for at least 2-3 consecutive weeks. We have a wide variety of positions at our camp which include:

• Head Counselor: must be at 21 years or older
• Assistant Counselor: must be 18 years old and out of high school for at least 1 year
• Junior Counselor: high school students and recent graduates who are at least 16 years old
• Activity Coordinator/Leader: must be 21 years or older and graduated from college or have prior experience coordinating activities at a large camp
• Lifeguard: must possess, or willing to obtain, lifeguard certification
• Teachers for all subjects (Art, Science, Writing, and other specialties)
• and many more...

Click the button below and start your staff application today! 

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