Summer Camp 2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 Stafford Recreation Summer Camp! Our full lineup of camp activities is now available, allowing parents to plan ahead and select the programs that best fit their children’s interests.

Registration will open Wednesday April 8th at 9:00 AM! 

Over the past year, we have worked hard to make improvements to our registration process. This year we will be using entirely new registration software, RecDesk. ALL users must make a new profile to be able to register for day camp, trips, and specialty camps. 

Also beginning this summer, registrations will require a one time $25 registration fee. This fee must be paid when checking out. The fee can be found under the registration fee tab on the RecDesk homepage. 

Please visit https://staffordnj.recdesk.com/Community/Home and create a new profile to register for the fun this summer!

Once again, we are offering an à la carte registration system, giving families the flexibility to choose as many or as few days and programs as they wish.

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Registration Details

Opens: Wednesday, April 8, at 9:00 AM

Register online at: https://staffordnj.recdesk.com/Community/Home

First come, first served – Early registration is highly recommended!

Trip Limits: Most trips will be restricted to one bus

Program Capacity: Specialty camps and day camp have limited space

Waitlist: If a program fills, our system will create a waitlist. However, openings from the waitlist are uncommon, so we strongly encourage registering as soon as possible to secure a spot.

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Camp Schedule & Location

Dates: June 29 – August 13

Day Camp Location: Ocean Acres Community Center

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

No camp on Fridays

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Website on Registration Day

To help ensure a smoother registration experience:

Plan ahead – Log in to your account before registration day to verify your information.

Be patient – If the website is slow, avoid refreshing multiple times.

Use a stable connection – A reliable internet connection will help minimize potential issues.

Try again if needed – If you experience an error, wait a few moments and attempt again.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to accommodate all families as efficiently as possible!

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Account Setup:

Parents should create their online accounts before registration opens.

Payment Method: Credit/debit cards only

Non-Resident Fee: An additional 10% fee will apply at checkout.

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Additional Information

Program Combinations: Campers may participate in multiple programs, but parents are responsible for ensuring schedules do not overlap.

Program Changes: All programs may be changed, canceled, or modified at the discretion of Stafford Recreation.

Questions? Contact Ken Ames at kames@staffordnj.gov.

We look forward to another fun-filled summer at Stafford Recreation!