Summer Fun Awaits!
June 22rd - August, 28th 2026
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Before & aftercare available
Flexible camp with 2, 3 and 5 day options
2 week minimum sign up
Welcome to Palisades Preschool Fort Lee Summer Camp — thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of young children in a nurturing, engaging, and play-based environment.
Each week features an exciting new theme that brings learning and adventure to life through water activities, sports, arts and crafts, music, dance, creative movement, dramatics, and nature study. With an expansive outdoor playground and plenty of water play, campers enjoy a well-balanced day filled with exploration, creativity, and fun.
Camp runs June 22nd through August 28th, 2026, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, with morning care beginning at 8:00 AM and aftercare available until 5:00 PM (additional charge). Snack and lunch are provided daily. Families can choose 2, 3 or 5-day options, and campers will enjoy weekly specials like Sports, Kidzmusik, Creative Movement, and a sweet end-of-summer visit from the ice cream truck.
Register now to lock in your summer camp spot!
Kids enjoy a majority of outdoor fun with daily water play!
Take a break from packing lunches this summer. Lunch and snacks are all included with tuition.
We have weekly special guests visits planned including music instructors, ice cream trucks, and more!
Our Weekly Themes
Week 1 - Circle of Friends
This first week of camp is heart-centered designed to build connection, confidence, and kindness — all through play. Each day focuses on a friendship theme like feelings, sharing, helping, and celebrating, brought to life through interactive games. Campers will strengthen social skills naturally through fun activities, meaningful moments, laughter, and teamwork woven into interaction.
Week 2 - Hats off to the USA
This spirited week celebrates the community helpers who keep our country strong. Each day, campers will honor a different hero — from firefighters to farmers — by wearing themed hats and engaging in imaginative play and interactive games. Through movement, teamwork, and creativity, children will explore what it means to help others. and concludes the week with a special ceremony and a “Junior USA Citizen” certificate.
Week 3 - Sunshine & Rainbows
Get ready for a bright and colorful week! Campers will explore the wonders of sunshine, rainbows, weather, and the seasons through playful, hands-on activities and games. Each day brings a new weather-inspired theme, encouraging curiosity, movement, and creativity. We’ll wrap up the week celebrating all things summer — and don’t forget to dress in your brightest colors!
Week 4 - Safari Adventures
Join us for a wild week of exploration and fun on Safari Adventures! Each day focuses on a new theme, from jungle explorers and big animals to small critters and animal friends, with wildly exciting games like Safari Stations and Jungle Obstacle Course. Campers will use their imagination, move like the animals, and discover the wonders of the wild and unlock their adventurous spirit!
Week 5 - Dinosaurs
Roar into a prehistoric week of adventure with Dino Play! Each day explores a different dinosaur-themed topic, from meeting the dinos and hunting for dino eggs to fossil digs, volcanoes, and more. Campers will stomp like dinosaurs, learn about digs and hunt for fossils like paleontologists.
Week 6 - Capes & Crowns
This week is all about bravery, kindness, and a little bit of magic! Each day, campers will step into the shoes of heroes and royalty, exploring themes like becoming a hero, celebrating royal life, and discovering their kind powers. Kids will participate in activities including a Superhero Training Camp, Save the City Obstacle Course and a Royal Parade. The week ends with a festive party showcasing courage, creativity, and friendship.
Week 7 - Blast Off To Space
Get ready for an out-of-this-world week full of space adventures! Campers will explore the cosmos each day, from meeting astronauts and building rockets to discovering planets and encountering friendly aliens. End thr week with a cosmic Space Party, celebrating all their stellar discoveries!
Week 8 - Little Builders
This week is all about exploring the world of construction and teamwork! Each day focuses on a different building theme, from meeting the builders and learning about big machines to creating houses, roads, and bridges. Campers will enjoy hands-on activities like building a Block City, learning how to fix things and participate in a team tower challenge.
Week 9 - Under The Sea
Dive into a week of ocean adventures where campers explore the wonders of the sea! Each day focuses on a different theme, from meeting sea animals and learning about their movements to exploring bubbles and discovering hidden treasures. Kids will play in a STEM focused game, Sink or Float that will teach teamwork, curiosity, and basic science concepts through hands-on play.
Week 10 - Carnival
Step right up for the last week of camp, full of laughter, games, and colorful fun! Each day features a new carnival-themed adventure, from exciting games and dress-up fun to parades and festive activities. Campers will enjoy carnival game staples like Bean Bag Toss, Balloon Pop, Face Painting, learning teamwork, coordination, and creativity along the way. The week wraps up with a Big Carnival Party, celebrating a summer full of memories and fun!
Why Families Trust Us
Questions?
We’ve got answers!
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Camp is located at Palisades Preschool conveniently across the street from Coytesville Park.
2324 5th St, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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Camp runs Monday - Friday, June 22nd - August 28th, 2026 from 9AM - 3PM. Before care is available from 8AM and after care is available until 5PM.
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We have three options for camp days:
2x/week, Tuesdays & Thursdays
3x/ week, Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
5x/week, Monday - Friday
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Discounts are already built into summer camp pricing. The best value will be attending 5 days a week for $500/week.
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Greeting song
Movement game and music
Friendship activity
Themed stations
Water play
Story Time
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Kids should be dressed in summer attire with their bathing suits underneath their clothes and sunscreen already applied.
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A water bottle, an extra change of clothes
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Both snacks and lunch is included in camp pricing. There is no need to pack additional food items.
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Sign up and pay with the link online. Once you’ve signed up, we will be sending you registration forms to be filled out.
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After you register your child for camp, we will be sending you registration forms to fill out along with next steps.
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Yes, if you’d like to tour the school, you can fill out out a tour request form or please email office@palisadespreschools.com