Summer camp for 7th-8th & 9th graders 13-14-15 years old near 07921
Oak Crest Day Camp’s Teen Travel Program is designed for campers entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grades, typically ages 13 to 15. The program gives older campers a summer experience built around their interests and growing independence, combining time at camp with organized off-site trips and group activities. Teens can stay connected to the Oak Crest community while also enjoying opportunities to travel, explore new places, and spend time with friends their own age. The Teen Travel Program offers an age-appropriate option that keeps middle school and early high school campers active, involved, and looking forward to what comes next each week.
The Teen Travel Program gives 7th, 8th, and 9th graders a weekly schedule that combines camp days with off-site travel. Seventh graders spend Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at camp, with day trips scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Eighth and ninth graders follow the opposite schedule, attending camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays and heading off-site on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Teens may also choose to participate in 2- or 3-day overnight trips for a longer travel experience.
On camp days, teens follow a structured group schedule supervised by screened Oak Crest Day Camp counselors. Each day includes two free-swim periods, along with activities such as the Climbing Tower, Ropes Courses, sports, and creative programs. Teens also have two Choice periods, allowing them to select activities based on their interests.
For families near 07921, NJ, this schedule gives older campers a balance of camp activities, off-site experiences, personal choice, and time with other teens in their age group.
Off-site travel is managed with clear safety procedures and consistent adult supervision. Before joining Teen Travel trips, campers and their parents review and sign the Oak Crest Day Camp Teen Travel Behavior Contract, which outlines the expectations campers must follow while traveling with the group.
Each Teen Travel division is led by an adult Division Head who oversees campers during both on-site activities and off-site excursions. Teen staff members are trained to supervise campers in public settings, manage group movement, reinforce program rules, and respond to the needs of 7th, 8th, and 9th graders while away from camp.
Oak Crest Day Camp also follows established Travel Protocols for its off-site program, helping staff maintain structure and accountability throughout each trip. For parents near 07921, NJ, these procedures provide a clear framework for how teens are supervised as they take part in day trips and other Teen Travel experiences.
