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This summer of 2007, our 11th, was just incredible. Our excellent staff, innovative programming, fabulous facility and your children, proved to be a winning combination for everyone this summer. We were amazed as our campers tried new activities, learned challenging skills, improved their language and socialization abilities and gained confidence throughout the summer weeks. Their smiling faces and eagerness to attend camp each day told us what we wanted to know; they were having a magical experience at camp!
The children of Harbor Haven experienced so many sizzling specials in addition to our regular exciting programming this summer! Interactive entertainment galore helped mark our 11th birthday celebration. Our Olympic Day was truly outstanding, with full participation by the White and Blue teams! The annual Carnival was awesome with exceptional games and prizes as well as a visit from the Italian Ice Truck! Harbor Haven Idol Day was the best ever with our groups all taking place and individual talent being showcased. In addition, the trips, teen overnight, inflatables and waterslides all made for a summer of non-stop fun and learning. The happy, yet tired children we sent home at the end of each day, came back refreshed and eager for more the next morning.
Throughout the summer, and after, parents of our children give us lots of feedback. Their words express far better than we can, the benefit of a “Harbor Haven” summer.
“My son, who “doesn’t like sports” now plays volleyball, basketball, hockey, tennis, softball and soccer. He was able to make a few friends and work on his social skills in your safe, friendly and accepting environment.”
“Thank you for Harbor Haven! You and your camp have a made a huge difference in our son’s life these past two summers.”
“Thanks for another great summer. Because of Harbor Haven, our daughter is exposed to new activities, meeting new friends and adults. Thanks for all your love and support!”
“Our son loved every minute of his summer. He always talked about the friends and counselors he adored. Your staff is so loving and committed.”
“Harbor Haven has consistently been the highlight of our daughter’s year. To have the opportunity each summer to be in an all girl group is very important to us. It would be difficult to assemble a friendlier, sweeter group of girls. ‘Typical’ girls could take a lesson from the loving nature of the girls in our daughter’s group.”
“Our son has shown much improvement with his social and play skills. Harbor Haven has been a blessing to us and we hope to spend another summer with you again.”
Our state-renowned and certified program is also accredited by the American Camping association. The ACA is the national body which endorses programs that comply with the very strictest of codes and regulations and have passed their rigorous inspection. In addition, we meet and surpass the standard of the state and local health departments which make us a safe and healthy environment for your children.
Some of the elements that make up a quality program are staffing, activities and facility. We are fortunate to attract many experienced and caring professionals who return summer after summer. In addition, our college and graduate level students come from numerous institutions within and outside of New Jersey. They are carefully selected and most are pursuing careers in special education or a therapeutic area.
Our facility combines the best of the outdoor world with the comfort of a modern, bright, and air-conditioned inside setting. The 8-acre private school site is perfectly compatible with the needs of our children and provides great indoor space for rainy days.
The Harbor Haven program is comprised of many diverse activities covering a broad array of skill sets for the campers to master. Two unique features of Harbor Haven are the daily academic period and the social skills training your child will receive. Keep in mind also, that we have group sensory-motor and speech for children ages 3-9 and individual speech and occupational therapy available for all ages.
In addition to our core program, we hold special event days, trips, and special workshops and we bring in lots of outside entertainment. Hardly a day goes by when one division or another doesn’t have a unique activity going on.
Harbor Haven is especially known for our ages 3-5 programming. “Bright Beginnings,” our
3-5 year old division, is uniquely constructed to provide mildly delayed young children with a comprehensive approach that addresses all of their issues. Parents and professionals know that the earlier we work on a child’s needs, the more likely he/she will “catch up” with typical peers.
As in previous summers, our division age groups will be as follows:
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Bright Beginnings:
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3 and 4 year olds
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Partial Day (10.00 am-2.00 pm)
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(Extended hours available. Click HERE)
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5 year olds
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Full Day (9.00 am-3.40 pm)
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Juniors:
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6 and 7 year olds
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Intermediates:
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8 and 9 year olds
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Seniors:
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10 and 11 year olds
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Teens:
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12 to 15 year olds
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Transportation is available, in most cases, except for 3 and 4 year olds who attend from
10.00 am to 2.00 pm. Please click HERE for information about extended hours in our Harbor Watch program for 3 & 4 year olds. Weekly trips are provided for 10 to 15 year old campers. For some quick handy facts about Harbor Haven, click Here
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