Liberty Lake is like NO OTHER Day Camp – Here’s 50 reasons why:

1. 99.9% OUTDOORS – Liberty Lake is an OUTDOOR experience. Campers come home sweaty, dirty, sun-soaked and happy.
2. SCREEN-FREE ENVIRONMENT – No cell phones, tablets, handheld games, computers, etc- Strictly enforced. It’s a technology detox for our kids (and our staff) at Liberty Lake!
3. LIBERTY LAKE STAR POINTS – Our campers and staff focus on our five Star Points: Teamwork, Independence, Integrity, Aspiration, Friendship. We inject character values and life skills into our summer camp curriculum. Our kids don’t even know it –  they’re just having fun!
4. DAILY PHOTOS & VIDEOS – At Liberty Lake, we’re proud of what we do, and we are happy to give our parents a peek. We post media throughout the week so families can log in to see highlights of every day!
5. MIXED GENDER PROGRAM – Liberty Lake is the only large camp that runs 100% mixed gender activities. There are boys at Dance, girls at Flag Football – and everyone is HAPPY! We are one of the only camps that does it this way, and that’s the way we like it! Our Co-Ed intercamp sports team WON the Central Jersey Camp League Championship a few years ago (we beat the boys!)
6. LIBERTY LAKE FOUNDATION – In order to help underserved families, we created a 501c3 Foundation to work hand-in-hand with local youth organizations and schools, and fund “CAMPERSHIPS” (camp scholarships to a half dozen partner camps) to give more children the opportunity to experience camp who would not otherwise be able to. We annually raise between $20-30,000 per year through our various events and support from our Liberty Lake Camp Families. It’s also a great way to teach our campers the value of service, giving back, and paying it forward! – LibertyLakeFoundation.org
7. 1000-SEAT LAKESIDE AMPHITHEATER – When Andy (a former professional musician) became the owner of Liberty Lake, he immediately built the amphitheater for our epic Monday morning and Friday afternoon assemblies. The amphitheater has been used as the NJ Renaissance Faire’s Human Chess Board – and for many weddings and ceremonies each Spring, Summer and Fall.
8. INCLUSION “SUCCESS” PROGRAM – Liberty Lake runs the largest inclusion program at any mainstream camp, serving 200+ kids each summer with additional needs in a supportive, inclusive setting. With dedicated inclusion staff and protocols, Liberty Lake is the only private camp approved and recommended by the State of New Jersey’s Division of Children and Families, PerformCare program.
9. CAMPER/FAMILY SURVEYS – We make sure we track what we set out to teach. And we have data to prove that our program and star points truly make a difference in the lives of children!
10. SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE – While we are completely ANTI-TECHNOLOGY during the summer with our campers, we embrace social media with our families, and actively post links on youth development, along with beautiful pictures of beautiful campers/staff, videos, and live streaming. Connect with us: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn   
11. FRIDAY ASSEMBLY CONCERTS – Liberty Lake starts and ends each week with an All-Camp Assembly that culminates the week’s electives, with performances from our musicians, dancers, cheerleaders, and more! The Assembly ends with a rousing rendition of the Liberty Lake Song, with last day campers dancing up on stage with the band!
12. EXPRESS BUS PICK-UP from over 60 locations. Liberty Lake Day Camp picks up campers in FIVE NJ counties – Burlington, Camden, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean – plus Center City Philly and Lower Bucks PA!
13. FULL-BLOWN CAMP MUSICAL  3rd-9th grade campers who are with us weeks 3-7 can be part of a full camp musical on our lakeside amphitheater stage!
14. EXTENDED HOURS CAMP  – At Liberty Lake, we know that our families have all different work schedules, and many (over 100) drop off their kids off as early as 7am, and/or pick them up as late as 6pm. These kids get EXTRA CAMP, in an all-age, “Montessori” type setting.
15. TEXTING PARENTS – Liberty Lake uses texting software to let parents know about timely and important info. Plus we can send an email out to everyone in about 30 seconds through our database – 21st century COMMUNICATION is essential to us!
16. EMERGENCY PLAN co-written by the state office of Emergency Management. Liberty Lake employs a full-time certified emergency facilitator, and works closely with the state and county offices of emergency management, local police and EMS to make sure that any situation has a plan that is known and practiced. We own a state-of-the-art camp-wide alert system that covers all 60-acres.
17. BUS SPIRIT TROPHY – At Liberty Lake, Camp begins when the campers get on the bus. With our unique ‘Fun on the Bus’ program, our Bus Captains + campers compete each week with the other buses to win the coveted Bus Spirit Trophy, filled with scrumptious Blue Slushie on Friday afternoons!
18. SNACK SHACK – with Slushies for birthdays, winning teams, and special, rewarding situations. All returning campers get an off-season birthday Slushie card that they can cash in during the summer!
19. FREEDOM OF CHOICE ELECTIVE PROGRAM – There’s 60+ weekly activities that kids choose for the upcoming week – from Athletics to Fine and Performing Arts, to STEM, and Adventure. We encourage kids to TRY NEW THINGS, and allow them to switch out if they’d like.
20. L.A.R.P. (live action role play!) With battles of epic magnitude – with Kings, Queens, Medicine Men, wielding weapons made from PVC, foam padding, and duct tape- You have to see it to believe it!
21. LEARN TO RIDE and Mountain Biking – Every summer we teach dozens of children how to ride a bike, and ride challenging trails through the woods with our advanced riders!
22. ARCHERY TAG – is the phenomena that takes place during the EXTREME TAG elective, along with other tag games. Campers wear paint-ball style face-masks and shoot safe arrows (soft ends).
23. LLTV – Our campers produce their own weekly YouTube shows, some scripted and some not, plus a fun green-screen to play with – check it out!
24. SENIOR SOIREE – It’s the social butterfly elective for Seniors (Middle Schoolers) to hang out, play games, and have a stress-free period of relationship building.
25. WILL’S WORLD – Dungeons & Dragons and Fantasy games, with our legendary English Professor, resident Wizard, and Renaissance Faire man- Will Lewis!
26. CAMPANION  – Our state-of-the-art software app that families download for easy use on the phone for communication, important camp forms, and photos with facial recognition- if you want to be notified when we have a nice photo of your child(ren) available to view!
27. FEATHER & FUR CLUB – For aspiring veterinarians and groomers, plus kids whose families don’t have pets. Join the club to play with our chickens, Nigerian pygmy goats, and our old-lady Newfoundlands, Rosie and Cali-Bear!
28. RAP ELECTIVE – Campers learn to rhyme during the week, and if they have the courage – perform on the big stage on Friday! – Check out one of their recordings online
29. GLEE CLUB – Sort of like the TV show, sans the drama – kids work on a harmonized arrangement of a pop tune each week, along with moves and grooves to perform.
30. ROCK BAND (live, not the video game) – Pick up a bass on Monday, and be a part of the band on stage on Friday. There’s nothing like being in an awesome rock band playing cool tunes!
31. WILDERNESS SKILLS CAMPOUT – 100% outside, surviving the elements, cooking over an open fire, and singing songs 5th grade and up- 3rd/4th do a Wilderness LATE NIGHT.
32. DAILY SPIRIT EVENTS Not once per week, not once in a while – EVERY SINGLE DAY is a holiday at LLDC- be sure to know when the denoted “dress up days” are!
33. CAMP-A-PALOOZA – Our all-day music & arts festival on the second-to-last day of Week 8. Great bands, great music, great art, great hang with GREAT FRIENDS!
34. LIQUID SUNSHINE APPROACH – Dress appropriately! When it rains at Liberty Lake, the schedule goes on as planned. We teach grit and resiliency, and frankly – kids LIKE playing and singing (safely) in the rain!
35. GREATEST TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN CAMPING – Made just for 14 and 15-year-olds, and NOT a Counselor in Training program- but a legit Leadership Program that teaches teens the skills of life they will need in adulthood- Leadership Skills including Communication, Collaboration, and Confidence!
36. WAVE- DIGITAL AQUATIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT – Liberty Lake is the only private day camp in the world to utilize the cutting edge system that helps lifeguards identify submerged swimmers within a set timeframe. Ask us about it- as it’s pretty amazing!
37. GREATEST MINI-GOLF COURSE IN CAMPING – It’s an 18-hole arboretum of awesomeness, complete with cool spraying water fountains, and a boomin’ sound system!
38. GREATEST ROPES COURSE IN DAY CAMPING – You can find similar up in the Adirondacks or Poconos, but not in our neck of the woods. Try out the self-belaying rope bridges, giants ladder, TWO 500′ zip lines, GIANT SWING, and more. Parents- wear sneakers for Family Night and Zip for yourself!
39. GREATEST DAY CAMP LUNCH MENU – Chicken & Waffles, Pork Roll-Egg & Cheese, Pizza Day, BBQ Day, Taco Tuesdays…. Our in-house caterers work with us to create the ultimate camp lunch menu, along with a restaurant-style salad bar, pasta bar, sandwiches, yogurts, and more! 
40. EXPERT STAFF TRAINING – Liberty Lake has the premier summer camp staff trainer ON STAFF- Justin Pritikin, who also trains other camp staffs and camp directors across North America. Justin started writing Liberty Lake staff orientations when he was in college, and after graduation- facilitated and starred in all of the lululemon staff onboarding videos. We’re fortunate to have Justin leading our staff and teaching them how to be safe with kids, manage camper behaviors, and how to show campers a fun time in a day and age of short attention spans!
41. VIRTUAL SWIM CARDS – For all Swim Lesson participants, updates are emailed home every Friday afternoon so parents can see their child(ren)’s progress.
42. HEALTHY LIVING – Liberty Lake preaches a healthy lifestyle, which includes exercising and eating healthy. Our FITNESS AND NUTRITION elective focuses on how to keep our bodies healthy through staying active and what we eat. Our “Taste Buds” (Cooking elective) and Lunch program are also very focused on healthy eating – Filtered water at lunch, no fried foods, only wheat breads, no trans fats, delicious apples as snacks, and limited sugary treats. All monitored by our “dietary specialist” who oversees campers and staff with dietary needs!
43. INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR – As our reputation is worldwide, campers come to us from all parts of the world – as far away as Ukraine, China & Japan!
44. SMALL CAMPER GROUPS – We look at camper groups like sleepaway camp “bunks” – small enough for kids to really get to know each other, and for staff to be able to manage successfully. Group size ranges from 12-14 for Pre-Schoolers, 14-16 for elementary schoolers, and 16-18 for middle schoolers. 
45. DIVISION LEADERS – Our Camp Leadership Team maintains an open line of connection with all camper families throughout the summer through emails, phone calls and texts. No other Camp has this level of communication and customer service. You get a built-in camp concierge!
46. GET KNIGHTED  – Producing a Renaissance Faire prior to camp each season has its benefits, like our amazing staff who are trained in improvisational theater, martial arts, fencing, fantasy and more. Check us out – NJ RENAISSANCE FAIRE
47. BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT is available to support campers, staff, and families. Our crew of guidance counselors and social workers are an amazing part of our “Success Program.”
48. AIR-CONDITIONED, SEAT BELTED BUSES, WITH PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS  – At Liberty Lake, we utilize two top-notch bus companies (one in NJ, one in PA) with professional drivers experienced in driving through the all weather conditions. Buses are air-conditioned with seatbelts, which is not standard protocol in PA, so we import them in from NJ!
49. MID-SUMMER FAMILY NIGHT – Regardless of which weeks you attend, you can join us each summer (Wednesday of Week 7) for a blow-out BBQ dinner, fun camp activities, the performance of the camp musical, 5-10-15-20-25 year “old-timer’s club” ceremonies, and the ZIP-LINE just for parents. On this night, your kids are the counselors!
50. THE LIBERTY LAKE SONG – Quite simply, the greatest camp song ever – It’s how we end every week, and the kids LOOOOOOVE it- Check it out below!