Summer (3-8 yrs)
Summer Camp for Ages 3.5 - 8
Summer Camp 2026 is Now Open!
Every week at Hugs & Bugs Club is a brand new adventure. Our full-day summer camp brings together children ages 3.5 to 8 for weekly themed experiences packed with outdoor exploration, process art, sensory play, and the kind of real friendships that last long after summer ends. Each week stands on its own so families can choose the weeks that work best for them.
Ages: 3.5 to 8 years, grouped by age for the best experience
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Dates: June 15 through September 4, 2026
Locations: 537 Park Avenue and 529 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ. Families will be notified of their child's assigned location before camp starts.
Minimum Enrollment: 2 weeks
Requirements: Must be at least 3 years old by March 1, 2026, fully potty trained, and have prior drop-off experience.
Add-On Options:
Early Drop-Off: Arrive at 8:30am
Extended Day: Stay until 4:00pm, subject to availability and enrollment.
Please take a moment to read through our Camp FAQs and Guidelines before registering. We want every family to feel fully prepared and excited for the summer ahead!
“Hugs & Bugs has been a magical experience for my 4 and 6 year old this summer. The staff is so kind and caring. Weekly themes kept my children eagerly awaiting arrival to camp each morning. Thank you for enforcing creativity and a love for learning in them! ”
What Makes Our Camp Special
Every week brings a fresh theme full of fun, friendship, and discovery. No two days are the same, but every day includes the things that make childhood magical.
Unlimited outdoor play every day
Organic, creative exploration and learning
Messy sensory play and process art
Meaningful group activities for true socialization
New weekly themes to spark imagination
Weekly structure to help build lasting friendships
Occasional field trips around Hoboken and surprise adventures!
WeekLY summer camp THEMES:
Week 1, June 15 to 19: Outdoor Adventure Club
Let's discover the magic of Mother Nature! We will explore the outdoors, collect found materials, brew magical potions, create art from our discoveries, and go on exciting bug hunts. Perfect for little explorers!
Week 2, June 22 to 26: Blast from the Past
What is your favorite dinosaur? This week we 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!
Week 3, June 29 to July 3: Cast Away
Ahoy, mateys! We will 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!
Week 4, July 6 to 10: Art Mash Up
Art comes in every form across cultures! We will 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!
Week 5, July 13 to 17: Olympics
Time to test our strength, speed, and endurance! We will invent our own fun Olympic-style games and challenges. Get ready to cheer, compete, and celebrate every effort!
Week 6, July 20 to 24: Cardboard City
Calling all young engineers and architects! We will build an entire city from cardboard, complete with buildings, rooms, doors, windows, and creative decorations. Watch the skyline grow!
Week 7, July 27 to 31: A Community of Superheroes
Superheroes are everywhere, especially in Hoboken! We will 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!
Week 8, August 3 to 7: All About Lemonade
A camp favorite! Children will design their own lemonade stands, invent recipes, make fresh lemonade, and practice running their very own business. Big bonus: they get to treat themselves to a pizza lunch and ice cream party with their profits!
Week 9, August 10 to 14: Knights and Magic
Enter a world of enchantment! We will 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!
Week 10, August 17 to 21: 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!
Week 11, August 24 to 28: Lights, Camera, Action
Hollywood, here we come! Children collaborate to invent characters, write scripts, design costumes, props, and sets. Get ready for mini-performances and big creativity!
Week 12, August 31 to September 4: Rock It to the Moon
Blast off with moon walks and rock-star energy! We will build rocket ships, embark on lunar missions, paint glowing constellations, and end with epic glow-in-the-dark dance parties!
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, credits, or transfers will be issued after May 1, 2026. No exceptions can be made.