Educational Arts Team - Quality Programs for Children

The entrance to the camp is on Morris Pesin Drive. Go south on Morris Pesin Drive, you'll past the Liberty Diner and Liberty Storage and come to a green gated driveway, which you'll enter. Continue on the gravel road until you see a building that says Camp Liberty (park on the gravel near the building).

Since 1974, Camp Liberty has brought together children from all areas of Jersey City and introduced them to stories and activities from around the world. Each week during the summer, children from different neighborhoods with varying ethnic backgrounds join in a cooperative effort that develops respect for the traditions of other ethnic groups and a better understanding of the world's many cultures.

The Educational Arts Team represents a unique approach to education that uses the arts to motivate children to find creative applications for their youthful energy and natural curiosity.

Cited by the Save The Children Foundation and recognized by the Children's Theatre Association of America for its work in the arts and education, The Educational Arts Team has developed a wide variety of educational, cultural and recreational programs that reach over 20,000 young people each year.

In a city sorely lacking sufficient recreational space, Camp Liberty allows children the opportunity to spread their wings in a litter-free environment, to run barefoot in a field of summer grass, to plant flowers and grow vegetables, and to make new friends in a peaceful and positive atmosphere far from the broken glass, screaming radios and incessant automobile traffic of city life.

The great challenge of this time and place is to learn to appreciate one's own cultural heritage while respecting the traditions of other ethnic groups. Camp Liberty, located within the shadow of the Statue of Liberty in Liberty State Park, is the ideal location for such an undertaking.

City & State certified Camp Liberty opens its gates each summer for 4 two week sessions, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for children ages 6 - 12 (children under six years of age are not allowed). Every session children are divided into groups according to their age and are given a wide variety of activities to choose from. Sing-alongs and swimming are a part of every campers day as well as their choice of recreational sports, art workshops, cooperative group games, drama workshops, gardening and much more. During each session children are encouraged to participate in a collaborative event such as a play, talent show or art exhibit. Working together to create everything from scenery and costumes to the actual performance truly lends itself to be a memorable experience for your child!

Located in Liberty State Park, Camp Liberty offers such amenities as its own softball field, playground, multi-purpose field, basketball courts, handball courts, private in-ground pool, restrooms and changing areas, first aid station and a large covered pavilion area complete with a stage and tables for lunch, art, and rainy day activities.

Camp Liberty prides itself on the quality of care it provides. Staffed with professional artists, teachers, certified specialists and college students, our camper to counselor ratio is an outstanding 11 - 1.

Prices listed below do not include a $25 registration fee per child. If you pay in full when registering, you can save $25 by waiving the registration fee. Please note: all fees must be paid BEFORE the child attends camp.

Transportation from designated bus sites throughout Jersey City is offered at no extra charge. Unfortunately we cannot offer bus transportation to children registered in extended care hours.

Camp Liberty's Teen Mentor Program

A Summer Experience for Teenagers

in Liberty State Park

This program is for teenagers, ages 13-15. The teens participate in a wide range of activities both at Camp Liberty as well as field trips to other locations. There are 4 Teen Mentor Program sessions that coincide with the four sessions for the younger children. Fees are the same as those for the younger children (see Camp Liberty Fees) and there is a two-session limit. There is no online form for the Teen Mentor Program, registration forms will be given at the orientation. The teens are supervised by Educational Arts Team staff.

BENEFITS TO THE TEEN PARTICIPANT: The activities are geared to give them an opportunity to have fun but to also learn important skills such as: how to relate to young children, learn the necessary skills to develop leadership values, work as a team member and to solve peer problems with confidence.

HOW TO APPLY: The number of participants is limited to 12 teens per session so apply early. Teens interested in registering for the program must first meet with their parent(s) or guardian and an Educational Arts Team Staff person for an orientation session that explains the program in detail before registering. Call (201) 432-1912 to set up an appointment.

Teen Mentor Program activities include:

Camp Liberty Mentoring: The teens spend an hour a day mentoring a child attending the camp. The teen pairs up with the child and they participate in camp activities together. The teens are supervised by adult staff as they work together with children ages 6-8.

Camp Liberty General Activity: The teens spend the majority of the day as a group doing a wide range of activities ranging from educational activities such as improving their communications and team building skills to recreational activities ranging from art workshops to field sports and swimming.

Off-site Field Trips: The Teens also take numerous educational and recreational field trips to nearby locations including museums, special events, community service agencies and creative art/drama workshops.

	1 Session 2 weeks	2 Sessions 4 weeks	3 Sessions 6 weeks	4 Sessions 8 weeks
No extended care 9:00 to 3:30 am	$240 Jersey City resident $280 out of town resident	$480 Jersey City resident $560 out of town resident	$720 Jersey City resident $840 out of town resident	$960 Jersey City resident $1120 out of town resident
Pre-Camp ($40) 8:00 to 9:00 am	$280 Jersey City resident $320 out of town resident	$560 Jersey City resident $640 out of town resident	$840 Jersey City resident $960 out of town resident	$1120 Jersey City resident $1280 out of town resident
AfterCare ($40) 3:30 to 4:30 pm	$280 Jersey City resident $320 out of town resident	$560 Jersey City resident $640 out of town resident	$840 Jersey City resident $960 out of town resident	$1120 Jersey City resident $1280 out of town resident
AfterCare 2 ($80) 3:30 to 5:30 pm	$320 Jersey City resident $360 out of town resident	$640 Jersey City resident $720 out of town resident	$960 Jersey City resident $1080 out of town resident	$1280 Jersey City resident $1440 out of town resident
Combo 1 ($80) 8:00 - 9:00 am 3:30 - 4:30 pm	$320 Jersey City resident $360 out of town resident	$640 Jersey City resident $720 out of town resident	$960 Jersey City resident $1080 out of town resident	$1280 Jersey City resident $1440 out of town resident
Combo 2 ($120) 8:00 - 9:00 am 3:30 - 5:30 pm	$360 Jersey City resident $400 out of town resident	$720 Jersey City resident $800 out of town resident	$1080 Jersey City resident $1200 out of town resident	$1440 Jersey City resident $1600 out of town resident