Welcome to Summer Programs offered by Oak Hill Academy. Camp Oak Hill is a separate Camp as it runs 6 weeks. Programs separate into three main categories: Academic (STEAM), Arts & Athletics. The tabs below give for more information on each category.

Camp Oak Hill 2023

Camp Oak Hill Brochure

Dear Parents,

Plans are underway for another exciting summer at Camp Oak Hill! I’m so happy to be returning and have many new and engaging activities planned. This year’s camp session will run for six weeks, June 26, 2023 through Aug. 4, 2023. Enrollment is open to all students entering PreK-4th grade for the 2023-2024 school year.

You may choose a 2 full day (T-Th) session, a 3 full day session (M-W-F) or a 5 full day session. Camp hours are 9:00 am-2:00 pm each day. For an additional fee, Extended Care will be available after camp until 3:00pm. Families not attending Oak Hill Academy may attend Camp Oak Hill after meeting with Mrs. Colbert and obtaining an application. Discounts will apply for multiple siblings. Due to small group sizes, registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Activities at Camp Oak Hill include but are not limited to daily swim instruction, outdoor water fun, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, outside vendors and weekly thematic games.

If you are interested in sending your child to a camp for a safe, secure, awesome, nonstop blast of summer fun and learning, please complete the registration forms (available online or in the main office) and a deposit of $500/child and return it to the main office by Friday, April 21, 2023.

**Balances will be due by May 19, 2023.

Any questions please email Mrs. Dawn Colbert, Camp Director at dcolbert@oakhillacademy.com. Please leave your telephone number if you would like a call back.

Mrs. Dawn Colbert

Camp Director

dcolbert@oakhillacademy.com

732-530-1343 ext. 1

Camp Oak Hill Registration form

Pay Now on-line by clicking the “Buy Now” button above. (You must submit a Registration form in all cases)

Schedule for Summer Program Week (June 19-23)

Summer Program Schedule (June 19-23)
Registration for the week of the Summer Program only
- June week Registration Form (pdf) – (this form must be filled out and submitted along with payment)
- Pay Now on-line by clicking the “Buy Now” button below. (You must submit a Registration form in all cases)
Pay Now on-line by clicking the “Buy Now” button above. (You must submit a Registration form in all cases)

Refund Policy: We will be following the NJDOH guidelines for all programs, and they will be limited in the number of participants. Students will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Oak Hill Academy reserves the right to cancel a summer camp/course if enrollment minimums are not met, in which case a full refund will be issued. There will be No program refunds to students who cancel or withdraw after June 2 for any reason. In addition, no refund of any kind will be made for any interruption in the program due to illness, family vacation, transportation delays, weather related issues, power outages or external circumstances.
Academic (STEAM)
Academic Programs

Week of June 19-23, 2023
First Grade Rocks! – Let’s get ready for First Grade! We will be working on our math, reading, and writing skills as well as playing fun game and making crafts with Miss Colson at the helm.
- open to students entering first grade
- 8:00am-9:30am
- $200
- jcolson@oakhillacademy.com
Ultimate STEM Challenge – This class taught by Mrs. Corcoran will allow students to have fun with unique STEM challenges! Activities include: balloon powered race cars, rollercoasters, slime, the egg drop and much more.
- open to students entering fourth to eighth grade
- 9:30am – 11:00am
- $250
- scorcoran@oakhillacademy.com
Adventures in Book Land – Let’s get creative with popular children’s books. Come for a story and then stay to make a creative project with Miss Colson.
- open to students entering first and second grade
- 9:30am-11:00am
- $200
- jcolson@oakhillacademy.com
Math is FUN! – Under the instruction of Miss Colson, come and practice your math skills by solving math mysteries and creating craft projects. A fun way to look at math!
- open to students entering first to second grade
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- $200
- jcolson@oakhillacademy.com
Creating Clues & Geocaching – The adventures led by Miss McKeon will discuss what geocaching is, find geocaches on school campus and then make our own so other participants can find them.
- open to students entering fourth to ninth grade
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- $210
- mmckeon@oakhillacademy.com
Nature Camp – Come spend the afternoon with Miss Colson and Mrs. Preuster at Nature Camp. Get ready to explore the outdoors through hikes, scavenger hunts, and stories. Then come back to the classroom to make nature-inspired crafts.
- open to students entering 1^st grade – 4^th
- 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- $220
- jcolson@oakhillacademy.com
Puzzle Mania – Research has shown that puzzles are a good form of STEM activity. We will use our time together to work on a variety of puzzles including jigsaw, logic, math and word. Work will be done both independently and cooperatively, depending upon the type of puzzle.This program is taught by Mrs. Cotterell.
- open to students entering grades 4^th – 8^th in Room 6.
- 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- $200
- rcotterell@oakhillacademy.com
Math – Strengthening the Foundation – Students will work on their summer assignments under the guidance of Mrs. Cotterell. Students work at their own pace and questions are answered immediately. Students can work both in school as well as remotely.
- open to students entering grades 4^th – 9^th in Room 6.
- 9:30 -11:30 am on Mondays & Wednesdays – July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26
- $400 or $70/Day
- rcotterell@oakhillacademy.com
- June week Registration Form (pdf) – (this form must be filled out and submitted along with payment)
Pay Now on-line by clicking the “Buy Now” button above. (You must submit a Registration form in all cases)

Refund Policy: We will be following the NJDOH guidelines for all programs, and they will be limited in the number of participants. Students will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Oak Hill Academy reserves the right to cancel a summer camp/course if enrollment minimums are not met, in which case a full refund will be issued. There will be No program refunds to students who cancel or withdraw after June 2 for any reason. In addition, no refund of any kind will be made for any interruption in the program due to illness, family vacation, transportation delays, weather related issues, power outages or external circumstances.
Arts
Week of June 19-23, 2023
International Chefs & Bakers – Take a trip around the world with Mrs. Savarese. Students will discover the world through reading, cooking, and hands on activities. Each day students will learn about a different country around the world. Students will hear stories from this country, learn about its culture, and create a meal and dessert from that part of the world. At the end of the week, students will leave with their very own cookbook highlighting the recipes created over the week.
- Open to students entering 2^nd through – 5^th grades
- 8:00-11:00 am
- $450
Beading with a Buddy – In this class under the directions of Mrs. Corcoran, students will create a variety of handmade jewelry! Some projects include beaded bracelets, charm necklaces, pom pom necklaces, tassel pins and upcycled jewelry.
- open to students entering 1^st – 4^th
- 8:00 – 9:30 AM
- $250
- scorcoran@oakhillacademy.com
American Girl: A Historical Journey– Mrs. DeVivo’s camp will have ALL NEW themes, as this summer we will be going on a historical journey with American Girl Dolls. American Girl doll fans will learn what it was like to grow up during the various time periods that the Historical dolls lived in. For example, campers will learn about the American Revolution through the eyes of Felicity. We’ll have a tea party as well as make crafts and accessories for horses which Felicity loves. We’ll also meet Courtney who lived during the ‘80’s. We’ll have an epic ‘80’s dance party and make essential ‘80’s accessories like neon doll scrunchies and leg warmers. Of course, we’ll meet Kaya, Addy as well as Julie just to name a few. Campers are encouraged to bring their own 18” doll to class each day as well as any other dress up clothes, accessories and pets that they want to share! Fee includes cost of materials.
- open to students entering grades 2^nd – 5^th.
- 8:00-9:30 AM in the Drama room & SAC
- $225
- bdevivo@oakhillacademy.com
Musical Theater Workshop – Each day, budding musical theater performers will join Mrs. DeVivo to learn songs and choreography to popular Broadway shows. Performances titles include “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from ANNIE, “Revolting Children” from MATILDA and “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” from THE WIZARD OF OZ just to name a few. Performances will be recorded and shared with parents. We will also play a variety of Drama games throughout the camp to build performance, presentation and public speaking skills.
- open to students entering grades 2^nd – 8^th.
- 9:30-11:00 AM in the Drama room & SAC
- $215
- bdevivo@oakhillacademy.com
Pop Music: Taylor’s Version – Have you ever wanted to talk only about Taylor Swift’s music?? Discuss and analyze the lyrics of various songs throughout Taylor Swift’s discography with Miss Dittloff. Debate which track 5 song is the most emotional. Which album has the best opener/closer? How did 1989 shift the entire genre of Pop? Enjoy lyrical analysis, friendly debates, and maybe a little karaoke, with a finale of creating a jukebox musical (think Mamma Mia!) from Swift’s musical catalog.
- open to students entering grades 6^th – 9^th
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm in the Music Room
- $200
- hdittloff@oakhillacademy.com
Puppet Players – Led by Mrs. DeVivo, students will learn about and construct a variety of hand puppets including paper bag, tube, finger, sock and stick puppets as well as marionettes and shadow puppets. The students will create puppets based on popular Picture Books and Fairy Tales as well as use their own imaginations to make original creations. The students will bring their puppets to life by learning how to write a puppet script and put on a puppet show! Fee includes the cost of puppet making materials.
- open to students entering 1st grade – 8th grade.
- 11:30 am – 2:30 pm in the Drama room & SAC
- $225
- bdevivo@oakhillacademy.com
Summer Painting Camp – Join Miss DiMaggio as this camp will teach acrylic painting techniques that focus on texture, movement, composition and color theory. Students will learn to mix their own colors, set up and clean up their painting supplies and paint on canvas.
- open to students entering 1st grade – 8th grade in the Art Room with Miss DiMaggio
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- $250
- cdimaggio@oakhillacademy.com
BandLab Creations – Under the direction of Miss Dittloff, like GarageBand, BandLab allows you to explore different pre-recorders loops, as well as record, so you can create any kind of music you like! Take this time to go crazy and allow yourself to be musically creative, without an assignment holding you back from your musical genius.
- open to students entering grades 6^th – 9^th
- 1:00 – 2:30 pm in the Music Room
- $200
- hdittloff@oakhillacademy.com
Movie Makers – Students will create an original screenplay and then star in their films under the direction of Mrs. DeVivo. Writing and performance direction will be given along the way. Then, using locations around the OHA campus, they will go to work recording their films. Next, these film makers will edit their clips together using programs such as CapCut, iMovie or Canva. Lastly, we will watch their final cuts on the big screen in the SAC…popcorn included!
- open to students entering 5^th grade – 8^th
- 1:00 – 2:30 pm in the Drama room & SAC
- $215
- bdevivo@oakhillacademy.com
Open Arts Studio – Feeling creative? Do you want to make jewelry, or paint, or build with clay, or maybe draw… how about watercolor, metal stamping, macramé, linoleum block printing, weaving, paper embossing or paper quilling. Join Miss DiMaggio in the Art Room during Open Art Studio and let your creativity run wild. Each day you can choose where your creativity will take you.
- open to students entering 1st grade – 8th grade in the Art Room with Miss DiMaggio
- 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- $250
- cdimaggio@oakhillacademy.com
- June week Registration Form (pdf) – (this form must be filled out and submitted along with payment)
Pay Now on-line by clicking the “Buy Now” button above. (You must submit a Registration form in all cases)

Refund Policy: We will be following the NJDOH guidelines for all programs, and they will be limited in the number of participants. Students will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Oak Hill Academy reserves the right to cancel a summer camp/course if enrollment minimums are not met, in which case a full refund will be issued. There will be No program refunds to students who cancel or withdraw after June 2 for any reason. In addition, no refund of any kind will be made for any interruption in the program due to illness, family vacation, transportation delays, weather related issues, power outages or external circumstances.
Athletics
Week of June 19-23, 2023
Baseball Camp – Led by OHA Baseball Coach, Mr. Amnott, this camp is for prospective and current OHA baseball players, this is an opportunity to boost skills in pitching, fielding, and hitting, as well as strength and conditioning. We will also be having fun by learning baseball history and playing wiffle ball to conclude each day.
- open to students entering 5^th grade – 8^th
- 8:00 -9:30 am
- $300
- camnott@oakhillacademy.com
Tennis: Session 1 – Instructed in all tennis skills as well as scoring and strategy by Oak Hill Academy’s Director of Personnel and Administration and Tennis Coach, Miss Patrice Murray. This camp strives to improve a player’s overall game through instruction from our current Division 1 college coach at Monmouth University for the past 38 years. Miss Murray is in the Monmouth University Athletic Hall of Fame and was a former #1 Singles and Doubles player at Monmouth College.
- open to students entering grades 4-9 (graduating 8^th graders are still eligible).
- Instruction in forehand, backhand, serve, volley, lobs, overheads, stance, grip, scoring & strategy.
- 8:00am-9:30am
- $250
- pmurray@oakhillacademy.com
Tennis: Session 2 – Instructed in all tennis skills as well as scoring and strategy by Miss Patrice Murray.
- open to students entering grades 1-3.
- Program will be modified according to their abilities.
- Racquets are available upon request.
- Instruction in forehand, backhand, serves, volley, lobs, overheads, stance, grip, scoring & strategy.
- 9:30 am-11:00 am
- $250
- pmurray@oakhillacademy.com
Cheer Camp – led by Oak Hill Cheer Coach, Miss Schick, Cheerleaders will cheer, stunt, tumble, and learn about what it takes to be a cheerleader!
- open to students entering grades 5 – 8.
- 9:30 am-11:00 am
- $250
- bschick@oakhillacademy.com
Summer PE Club! – Enjoy some time both outside and in the gymnasium with Mr. Rosenfeld to exercise and play games! Children will stay active by taking part in a variety of fitness activities and organized games before breaking for the day.
- open to students entering grades 1-5.
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- $210
- mrosenfeld@oakhillacademy.com
- June week Registration Form (pdf) – (this form must be filled out and submitted along with payment)
Pay Now on-line by clicking the “Buy Now” button above. (You must submit a Registration form in all cases)

Refund Policy: We will be following the NJDOH guidelines for all programs, and they will be limited in the number of participants. Students will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Oak Hill Academy reserves the right to cancel a summer camp/course if enrollment minimums are not met, in which case a full refund will be issued. There will be No program refunds to students who cancel or withdraw after June 2 for any reason. In addition, no refund of any kind will be made for any interruption in the program due to illness, family vacation, transportation delays, weather related issues, power outages or external circumstances.