Activities
At Camp Veritans, there is always something incredible happening. Across 60+ acres of athletic fields, trails, playgrounds, pools, and specialty spaces, campers have the opportunity to try new things, develop real skills, and discover what lights them up, every single day. Every activity is led by a specialist in their field. Campers are always encouraged to participate, but never forced.
Arts
Arts programs include: Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Design Studio, Music, Dance, Drama, Cooking, and Gymnastics and Tumbling. Each program is led by a specialist and tailored by age group.
Aquatics
Every camper at Camp Veritans swims every day, and every swim session is a real learning experience. We follow American Red Cross guidelines for swim instruction. All lifeguards hold valid American Red Cross certification. Campers receive daily instructional swim in small groups with a trained instructor, progressing through levels all summer. Free swim in the afternoon lets campers put their skills to use.
Adventure
Our ropes course features both low elements (younger campers) and high elements (older campers). All participation is encouraged, never forced. New additions: Giant Swing (added 2024) and Vertical Playground (added 2025). Full lineup: Ropes course low and high elements, Zipline, Giant Swing, Vertical Playground, Go-kart track (helmets required, begins 2nd-year Kinneret and up).
STEM
STEM programs include: Science, Nature, Woodworking, Lego Lounge, and STEM challenges and engineering projects. All programs guided by specialist instructors. Note: STEM is a separate discipline from Arts.
Sports
Sports offered: Soccer, Basketball, Kickball, Hockey, Pickleball, Tennis, T-ball, Baseball, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Archery, Gaga, Football, Volleyball, Lacrosse, and Go-Karts. Archery begins in Negev (4th and 5th grade). Go-karts begin for 2nd-year Kinneret and up.
Special Days
Annual highlights: Color War (biggest day of the summer), Theme Days throughout the season, in-camp special events like magicians and concerts (weekly for Lower Camp, several times a summer for Upper Camp), Late Nights (in-camp evening events), Family Fun Night, Visiting Day for parents, and Picture Day.
Jewish Culture
Camp Veritans was founded on Jewish values of kindness, community, and giving back. Those values are woven into everything we do. While our heritage is Jewish, we warmly welcome families of all backgrounds. Campers learn about Israeli culture, celebrate acts of kindness (mitzvot), enjoy a Hebrew word of the day, and participate in our joyful weekly Shabbat gathering, focused on gratitude, music, and charity. Israeli counselors join our team each summer, and every summer we celebrate a dedicated Israel Day.
Camp Veritans is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. For more information about the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey go to www.jfnnj.org.
