Summer camp for 7th-8th & 9th graders 13-14-15 years old near Whitehouse Station
Oak Crest Day Camp’s Teen Travel Program is designed for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders who are ready for more independence, variety, and adventure during the summer. The program gives 13 to 15-year-olds a balanced schedule that includes time at camp along with off-site trips and activities. For families near Whitehouse Station, NJ, it offers teens a chance to stay active, build friendships, and enjoy new experiences in a setting created for their age group.
The Teen Travel Program gives 7th, 8th, and 9th graders a schedule that combines regular camp days with off-site trips. Seventh graders are at Oak Crest Day Camp on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with day trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Eighth and ninth graders follow the opposite schedule, with camp days on Tuesdays and Thursdays and off-site trips on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Families near Whitehouse Station, NJ, can also choose optional 2- or 3-day overnight trips for teens who are ready for a longer travel experience.
On camp days, teens stay with their group and follow a planned schedule led by screened counselors. Each day includes two free swim periods, time for activities such as the Climbing Tower and Ropes Courses, sports, creative options, and two Choice periods where teens select the activities they want to try that day. This structure gives teens independence while still keeping the day organized and supervised.
Safety is built into every off-site trip in the Teen Travel Program. Oak Crest Day Camp follows clear travel protocols for each excursion, and both parents and campers review and sign the Teen Travel Behavior Contract before participating. This helps set expectations for behavior, supervision, and responsibility before teens leave camp.
Each teen division is led by an adult Division Head who oversees both camp days and off-site trips. Teen staff members are trained to supervise campers in public places, keep groups organized, and manage the needs of early teens while they are away from camp. For families near Whitehouse Station, NJ, this structure gives parents confidence that their teens can enjoy travel experiences with guidance, accountability, and consistent supervision.
