Summer camp for 1st & 2nd graders 6-8 year olds near Ledgewood

Tamarack Day Camp is popular among families near Ledgewood, specializing in programs for young campers aged 6 to 8. Our Explorer program progresses with the campers, featuring age-appropriate activities designed to enhance both physical skills and emotional intelligence.

In the first year, campers engage in exciting activities such as the Zipline and Giant Swing, along with the traditional game of GAGA. As they advance to their second year, we introduce CHOICE—allowing them to select their favorite activity for each day of the week. This period also marks the start of our Learn to Bike Program, setting the stage for future mountain biking adventures.

At Tamarack, we focus on ensuring a comprehensive growth experience that remains memorable for every child.

Explorer Athletics

Tamarack Day Camp, favored by families near Ledgewood, offers a specialized sports program for children aged 6 to 8. Our Explorer Athletics program adapts traditional sports to be more accessible for younger children. We use smaller fields and courts and provide equipment suited to their size and skills, ensuring each child can successfully participate and learn.

Our camp introduces sports like Pickleball and Lacrosse, taught by Athletic Specialists who excel in both coaching and engaging young campers in fun, skill-building games. Additionally, our counselors are actively involved in all activities, supporting each camper’s learning and success, ensuring they have a fulfilling experience at every session.

Creative Arts

At Tamarack Day Camp, conveniently located near Ledgewood, we offer a diverse arts program in our comfortable, air-conditioned studios. Our program, led by skilled instructors, includes a variety of creative activities such as Ceramics, Mad Science, Cooking, Drama, Nature Exploration, Dance, Digital Photography, and Jewelry Making. These activities are designed to foster creativity and allow young campers to explore different artistic disciplines.

Highlighting the season, our Explorer Girl groups present their talents in an annual Dance and Drama Production during the sixth week of camp. This event features professional sound and lighting at a local venue, showcasing the impressive skills of our young performers. Join us to experience this captivating showcase of talent and creativity.

Learn to Swim

Tamarack Day Camp near Ledgewood offers a comprehensive Learn-to-Swim Program in our 12,000 square foot aquatic facility. Designed for children aged 6-8, the pool features varying depths from 1 to 6 feet, creating a safe and effective learning environment.

Our certified swim instructors conduct 40-minute lessons each morning, focusing on skill level rather than age to ensure appropriate challenges and support for each child. In the afternoons, we provide free swim sessions to encourage practice and build confidence in the water.

Drawing on American Red Cross standards and over 25 years of experience, our program is well-established and effective. We continually train our instructors to maintain high-quality teaching and help every child learn to swim successfully.

Ropes Course

Tamarack Day Camp, located near Ledgewood, welcomes young adventurers aged 6-8 to our exciting ropes course. We introduce campers to the thrill of ziplining and other aerial challenges in a controlled, safe environment. Starting on our Tamarack Confidence Course, which is just 5 feet above ground, campers learn to navigate ropes while safely harnessed, building confidence as they master each element.

The course is designed to allow children to progress at their own pace, with each level mirroring more complex challenges they will encounter on higher courses. Our safety protocols are rigorous; the ropes courses are inspected before each season by professional constructors and daily by our certified ropes instructors to ensure the highest safety standards.

At Tamarack, young explorers engage in climbing, ziplining, and more, all while creating lasting memories in a secure and fun environment.

Social Development

At Tamarack Day Camp near Ledgewood, our Explorer program is designed to enhance teamwork and collaboration among campers aged 6-8. Through various group activities, children learn to support and cooperate with one another under the guidance of dedicated counselors. These experiences not only foster strong friendships but also teach campers the importance of respectful interactions and clear communication with peers and staff. Tamarack provides an ideal environment where young children develop essential social and emotional skills that prepare them for future success.