Educational Arts Team - Quality Programs for Children

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.

	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	$275 Jersey City resident $325 out of town resident	$550 Jersey City resident $650 out of town resident	$825 Jersey City resident $975 out of town resident	$1100 Jersey City resident $1300 out of town resident
Pre-Camp ($50) 8:00 to 9:00 am	$325 Jersey City resident $375 out of town resident	$650 Jersey City resident $750 out of town resident	$975 Jersey City resident $1125 out of town resident	$1300 Jersey City resident $1500 out of town resident
AfterCare ($50) 3:30 to 4:30 pm	$325 Jersey City resident $375 out of town resident	$650 Jersey City resident $750 out of town resident	$975 Jersey City resident $1125 out of town resident	$1300 Jersey City resident $1500 out of town resident
AfterCare 2 ($100) 3:30 to 5:30 pm	$375 Jersey City resident $425 out of town resident	$750 Jersey City resident $850 out of town resident	$1125 Jersey City resident $1275 out of town resident	$1500 Jersey City resident $1700 out of town resident
Combo 1 ($100) 8:00 - 9:00 am 3:30 - 4:30 pm	$375 Jersey City resident $425 out of town resident	$750 Jersey City resident $850 out of town resident	$1125 Jersey City resident $1275 out of town resident	$1500 Jersey City resident $1700 out of town resident
Combo 2 ($150) 8:00 - 9:00 am 3:30 - 5:30 pm	$425 Jersey City resident $475 out of town resident	$850 Jersey City resident $950 out of town resident	$1275 Jersey City resident $1425 out of town resident	$1700 Jersey City resident $1900 out of town resident

The 2010 prices listed above are subject to change and 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 by June 1st.

Transportation from designated bus sites throughout Jersey City is offered at no extra charge for children enrolled from 9 AM to 3:30 PM.

Main Library, 472 Jersey Ave.

Grace Church, 2nd & Erie St.

PS#37; 158 Erie St.

PS#16; 96 Sussex St

PS#11, 886 Bergen Ave

PS# 23, Romaine Ave. & Broadway

5 Corners Library; Newark & Summit Ave

Garden State News, Bowers & Central Ave

PS# 6, Central & St. Paul's Ave.

PS# 25, 3385 Kennedy Blvd

New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd

Greenville Library; 1841 Kennedy Blvd

St. Al's Church; 691 Westside Ave

West Side Ave Light Rail Bus Stop

ACME Parking Lot, Garfield & City Line

Lincoln High School, 60 Crescent Ave.

Lafayette Library, 307 Pacific Ave.

Garfield Ave Light Rail (Union/Carteret St)

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.