Summer (2-4 yrs)
Little Bugs Summer Camp
Ages 2.5 to 4
Summer Camp 2026 is Now Open!
Our Little Bugs Summer Camp is a gentle, nurturing camp experience designed especially for our youngest explorers. With small groups, loving teachers, and a calm sensory-rich environment, this is the perfect first camp experience for children who are new to drop-off or not yet fully potty trained. Two six-week sessions run throughout the summer, with the same cozy group of friends each time so children can build comfort, routine, and real friendships.
Ages: 2.5 to 4 years
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: 529 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ
Format: Session-based with the same children throughout each six-week block
No full potty training required. Gentle separation support is always provided.
Session Dates
Session One: June 15 - July 24, 2026
Session Two: July 27 - September 4, 2026
“All I can say is wow. The environment is warm, the staff is loving and each day was filled with fun activities. My only regret is that I can’t shrink myself back into my 2 year old self to experience a summer with Hugs & Bugs. We will be back next year! Thank you for everything!”
What Makes Little Bugs Camp Special
We believe summer should feel like one long adventure. Every day at Little Bugs Camp is filled with sensory play, process art, outdoor exploration, and the kind of joyful mess that children remember forever. Our small group setting means every child gets the attention, warmth, and support they need to thrive.
Each week brings a brand new theme to spark curiosity and imagination. Here is a peek at what is in store:
Gentle separation support and loving drop-off care
Calming, nature-inspired environments free of overstimulation
Unlimited outdoor play and adventures every day
Messy sensory play and process art
Small group socialization and community building
Fresh weekly themes to spark curiosity and joy
Before You Register
Please take a moment to read through our Camp FAQs before registering. We want every family to feel fully prepared and excited for the summer ahead!
summer camp Themes:
Art Mash Up
Art comes in every form across cultures! We’ll experiment with clay, cardboard, negative space, wire, wood, paint, yarn, and more to craft stunning pieces. The grand finale? Our space transforms into a real art gallery for families to admire!
Blast from the Past
What’s your favorite dinosaur? (We bet your child has a few!) This week, we’ll journey back in time to learn about these incredible creatures, making clay prints, sifting sand for fossil bones, tasting herbivore favorites, digging for dino eggs, and embarking on our own park dinosaur dig!
Cast Away
Ahoy, mateys! We’ll master knot-tying, create colorful sand art, craft hidden messages and pirate maps, and hunt for treasure. The week ends with a thrilling team scavenger hunt around town, using problem-solving and pirate teamwork!
Olympics
Time to test our strength, speed, and endurance! We’ll invent our own fun Olympic-style games and challenges. Get ready to cheer, compete, and celebrate every effort! Are you in?!
Cardboard City
Calling all young engineers and architects! We’ll build an entire city from cardboard, complete with buildings, rooms, doors, windows, and creative decorations using all kinds of art materials. Watch the skyline grow!
A Community of Superheroes
Superheroes are everywhere—especially in Hoboken! We’ll meet local heroes like the Hoboken Fire Department, explore community roles, and partner with a local charity to use our creativity for good. Cape optional, kindness required!
“Rock it” to the Moon!
Blast off with moon walks and rock-star energy! We’ll build rocket ships, embark on lunar missions, paint glowing constellations, and end with epic glow-in-the-dark dance parties. Turn up the volume and launch into space!
Outdoor Adventure club!
Let’s discover the magic of Mother Nature! We’ll explore the outdoors, collect found materials, brew magical potions, create art from our discoveries, and go on exciting bug hunts. Perfect for little explorers!
Knights & Magic
Enter a world of enchantment! We’ll weave storytelling magic, craft battle gear and potions, build imaginary realms, and act out epic tales of good vs. evil. A dash of fantasy and lots of imagination await!
All about Lemonade!
A camp favorite returns! Children will design their own lemonade stands, invent recipes, make fresh lemonade, and practice “selling” it, learning about entrepreneurship, sharing, and treating friends to big rewards! BIG BONUS: they get to treat themselves to a pizza lunch and ice cream party with their profits!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Hollywood, here we come! Children collaborate to invent characters, write scripts, design costumes/wardrobe, makeup, props, sets, and accents. Get ready for mini-performances and big creativity!
CARNIVAL
Step right up! Face painting, popcorn, carnival games, temporary tattoos, festive art, and booth-building fun. Kids will create and run their own carnival stations for friends to enjoy! Pure celebration!
Refund Policy
We process registrations through Sawyer, which collects a 3.5% processing fee on the full session cost at the time of booking. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
A full refund minus the 3.5% processing fee and a $350 per week non-refundable deposit will be issued for cancellations received in writing by April 1, 2026. A 50% refund minus the processing fee and deposit will be issued for cancellations received by May 1, 2026. No refunds will be issued after May 1, 2026. No exceptions can be made.