Quick Camp FAQs

• Please make note, as in the past, there will be NO REIMBURSEMENT OR TRANSFER for days absent from camp.   

• We require notification of a change, in writing (by emailing [email protected]) at least (14) days in advance if you want to: 

• Switch weeks - free of charge (only one change allowed per summer) 

• Make a cancellation to a week you have already registered for - no refund will be given without written notification at least (14) days in advance of the cancelled week.  

Girls Camp - campers who were 4 by October of last year up to those who have just completed 8th grade.

Boys Camp - campers who were 4 by October of last year up to those who have just completed 6th grade.

Canteen is included in the cost of tuition. On every camp day, each camper will receive their choice of one wet item (juice, cold drink, ice pop, water, etc.) and one dry item (chips, crackers, candy, etc.).

The regular Camp day runs from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. We offer early morning care and afternoon care. Drop off time is from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Pick up time begins at 4:00 PM and ends at 5:30 PM.

Campers MUST be signed in and signed out daily for their safety!

If your camper is being dropped off after 8:30 AM, you must sign your camper in and then walk your camper to the location of his/her group at that time.

To pick up your camper before 4:00 PM, please report to the Camp Office no later than 3:30 PM to sign your camper out and receive a signed release pass. Counselors will not release any camper without a signed release pass.

Families will be charged a $15 late fee/per 15 minutes for any campers picked up after 5:30 PM.

• A daily swim is both refreshing and fun!
• All lifeguards are certified by the American Red Cross. 
• Each camper is tested during the first week of attendance to determine his/her swim level.
• Swim levels are indicated with color-coded swim caps
  • Camper will receive the initial swim cap from the lifeguard (included in the Registration Fee)
  • Swim caps must be worn in order for campers to swim in the pool; this is madatory for everyone's safety.
  • Campers who move up a swim level will be required to purchase a swim cap for the new level (additional fee of $10 per cap)
  • If a camper forgets his/her cap, the lifeguard will issue a new one so the camper can swim (additional fee of $10 per cap)
• Group swim instruction is offered on a regular basis.  

Medical examinations are not required. However, the health information section of the registration must be fully completed for each camper and a copy of current immunizations is required.  If you camper has received the COVID vaccination/booster please include a copy of this too.  

All medications (prescriptions and otherwise) must be in their original containers accompanied by a physician's note & a note of authorization from the parent. Medicines should be dropped off at the Camp Office or Nurse's Office by the parent. PLEASE do NOT send medications in with your child.

*Immunization records can be obtained from your school nurse because that SHOULD be the most up to date record.
*Records are NOT retained from prior season.

Since most campers are covered by family insurance; Camp Auxilium does not assume responsibility for any medical expenses

Camp Auxilium does not offer lunch. Your camper(s) must bring a bagged lunch to Camp each day. 

• If a camper brings one of these items to Camp it will be removed and sent to the Camp Office for safe keeping.
• Only a parent will be able to retrieve it from the Camp Office.

Campers are responsible for keeping track of anything they bring to Camp each day; we discourage them from bringing anything of value to Camp. When a counselor or other staff member find items left behind, they are brought to the fence by the Sign In/Out area. Please remember to check the Lost and Found fence for items that go missing during the camp season regularly.  We WILL take good care of your camper(s), but we will not be responsible for lost/damaged fishing poles, water bottles, clothing, towels, goggles etc. The lost & found area will be emptied every Friday.

All medications (prescriptions and otherwise) must be in their original containers accompanied by a physician's note & a note of authorization from the parent. Medicines are to be dropped off at the Camp Office or Nurse's Office by the parent.  Please DO NOT send medications in with your camper.

Please DO NOT park on Old Swartswood Road in front of the Camp. This is a safety concern & you will be ticketed. Regular drop-off/pick up is through the parking lot at the end of the causeway. Please follow signs posted around the camp roadways for early morning, inclement weather or any other changes in the regular procedure.

If you have to visit the Camp Office, Nurse or Finance Department, please do so outside of drop-off/pick up times.

• Registration fees are non-refundable.
• The registration fee, the administration fee, and the first week of camp tuition is due at the time of registration, regardless of start date.
• Only full week registrations are accepted on a first come/first serve basis as space is limited.
• The tuition payment schedule is as follows: by May 15th - Weeks 2, 3; by June 1st - Weeks 4,5.  
• If you choose the online installment plan you may receive different payment dates and should adhere to that payment schedule  
• Camp Auxilium's preferred method of payment and registration is through the CampBrain online registration portal using credit/debit cards. 
  • If a family needs assistance registering or does not have access to a computer or the internet, they may call the office to set up an appointment for assistance.  
• When needed, cash or check may also be used to pay. If you are writing a check please make payable to Camp Auxilium and include the camper(s) name and session week(s) in the memo line of the check.    
  • Checks returned for insufficient funds, or for any other reason, must be replaced immediately by CASH or MONEY ORDER and will incur a $30 service fee. 
• No camper(s) may register for the current season unless all previous financial obligations have been met.
• If payment has not been received for the week, the parent/guardian will be called to pick up their camper(s) or pay in full that same day. Camper(s) will not be able to participate in the day's activities & will remain in the office until the parent/guardian arrives to pick up or make payment. 
• Once registered, if space is available, you may increase your weeks by calling the Finance Office or email them at [email protected].  Requests and payment for the added week(s) must be submitted at least 1 week in advance.
• Questions regarding invoices are to be directed to the Finance Office at (973) 383-2621 ext. 7 or through email to [email protected]. 

Please speak with your camper's counselor or the Camp Director at the pick-up area after 4:00 PM.  You may also call the Camp Office to schedule a meeting with the Camp Director (973) 383-2621 or email your concerns to us at [email protected]

All campers are to bring lunch, a refillable water bottle and a mask to camp each day.

Girls Camp:
A tote bag with an extra mask, flip flops, crocs or water shoes for pool time, a one-piece bathing suit or modest tankini, swim cap, sunscreen, and a large towel.

Boys Camp:
A tote bag with an extra mask, flip flops, crocs or water shoes for pool time, a change of clothes, swim cap, sunscreen, and a large towel. We suggest boys wear swim trunks to Camp in order to save on changing time.

SNEAKERS must be worn by all campers. No sandals or other open toe footwear, please.
Camp Auxilium T-shirts are available for purchase at the Camp Store.