do more - be more
at camp linwood macdonald
2024 session dates and registration - coming soon!
overnight summer camp program
Overnight Camp at Camp Linwood MacDonald provides endless opportunities to try new things, build & strengthen friendships, reach for new goals, and become more caring, responsible, respectful and honest. The effects of COVID-19 - illness and loss of many we love; isolation; uncertainty of the future and lack of social engagement has increased the need for children and teens to have opportunities to safely interact with peers and caring adult role models; get out of doors to breathe clean, clear mountain air; be physically active and reduce stress.
Our pristine natural environment feeds our sense of wonder as we swim in crystal clear waters, gaze at the star filled night sky, trek through mountain forests, run and jump through seemingly endless grassy fields, and learn about the animals and plants that share our environment.
Overnight Camp combines traditional camp FUN, Friendship Building and Adventure with best practices in hygiene and sanitation to mitigate transmission of COVID-19 and/or other communicable diseases.
We pack so much FUN into each and every minute - our campers never want to leave! 
We enjoy canoeing, kayaking, row boating, fishing, pond ecology, zip line, swimming, arts & crafts, woodworking, board games, basketball, 4-square, GAGA Ball, soccer, field games, volleyball, Camp Newspaper, music, dance, tetherball, climbing tower, low ropes, team building, archery, forest ecology, gardening, outdoor cooking, orienteering, survival, horse shoes, nature discovery, birding – WHEW!
Wait, there’s more – skits, songs, devotions, star gazing, dance, S’mores, campfires, and special themed activities to name just a few!
Camp Program Description:
- Our Traditional Camp Program is for those campers entering 2nd - 8th grades who want to experience a wide variety of activities. Activity selection may be made by each camper for him/herself; made as part of a group or chosen by the Camp Staff for all campers to enjoy together. Our curriculum is based on "the Linwood Four" - Progressive Skill Building, Friendship Making, Safe and FUN! Whether a camper is new to an activity or "an old pro", he/she will gain skills and confidence while having a great time!
- Session 1: 2nd - 7th $ 580
- Session 2: July 16th - 21st $ 580
- Session 3: July 23rd - 28th $ 580
Typical Daily Schedule*
* = Schedule is subject to change
** = 30 minutes of reading—silently to self, out loud to others or listening while others read aloud
Transportation To & From Camp:
- Parents may drop off at Camp between 3 - 4 pm on the first day of the session and pick up at Camp between 3 - 4 pm on the last day of the session
- Complimentary Bus Transportation is available from/to the Newark YMCA (600 Broad Street in Newark)
- Complimentary Bus Transportation is available from/to Nutley NJ (location TDB)
Parents may select the transportation option of their choice during Registration. Transportation options can be modified up to one week before the start of the session.
Scholarships:
We believe that every child deserves a summer camp experience regardless of family ability to pay!
- We encourage families to apply for scholarship assistance.
- Family income, size and other circumstances are considered when awarding scholarships on a sliding scale basis.
- Our Scholarship Fund is supported by individuals, the Victoria Foundation, Y-USA’s Strategic Initiatives Fund and the Fresh Air Fund
