Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Summer Camp
The OVAL Day Camp (South Mountain Reservation), 1171 US-22, North Plainfield, NJ 7060
About
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Summer Camp offers summer camp programs that include outdoor fun, friendship, and adventure. Campers can take part in activities such as tours and open houses, as well as Make a Difference Days or weekends that focus on cleaning sites, making small repairs, painting, trail cleaning, and carpentry projects.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: Six full sessions
The program states that it strives to provide summer camp programs that build campers' leadership, confidence, independence, and sense of community. Staff receive certifications ranging from CPR/First Aid to Mental Health First Aid to Lifeguarding at no cost to them. The organization lists CEO Natasha Durant, MPA, with Julie Jester as the contact for day camp and Deb Hooker as the contact for sleepaway camp. Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey notes © 2016–2024 on its materials.
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Summer Camp notes that it incorporates the Girl Scout Leadership Experience into everything it does and that it is committed to creating and connecting a diverse sisterhood. Program options are available for campers entering kindergarten through 12th grade, and anyone who identifies as a girl is welcome to participate regardless of race, religion, physical ability, economic status, or national origin. The camp states that not being a current Girl Scout is not a problem and that it will guide families through the Girl Scout registration process. Financial assistance is available for registered Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Girl Scouts and can be applied for during the registration process in UltraCamp.
The organization reports Charity Navigator recognition of 100% – 4 stars and a GuideStar Gold Transparency level. It welcomes corporations and partnerships to help with projects and maintaining camp sites, and notes that these projects are essential to maintaining camp properties and that hours worked can be applied to Hearts of Service. Service opportunities are available for groups, troops, individuals, and corporations to help with projects year-round, and troops interested in completing a High Award project are welcome to submit a fully prepared proposal for consideration. The camps and properties also offer facilities to host a family gathering, camping trip, wedding, or special event.
For staff, the camp offers an employee referral program, transportation to camp for day camp staff with the option to ride the bus for free and get paid as a bus counselor, and opportunities for year-round per diem work. The program notes that purchasing labels to identify campers' belongings will help reduce lost items and keep everything together, and that purchasing Mabel's Labels supports the camps.
Last updated July 9, 2026.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: Six full sessions
The program states that it strives to provide summer camp programs that build campers' leadership, confidence, independence, and sense of community. Staff receive certifications ranging from CPR/First Aid to Mental Health First Aid to Lifeguarding at no cost to them. The organization lists CEO Natasha Durant, MPA, with Julie Jester as the contact for day camp and Deb Hooker as the contact for sleepaway camp. Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey notes © 2016–2024 on its materials.
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Summer Camp notes that it incorporates the Girl Scout Leadership Experience into everything it does and that it is committed to creating and connecting a diverse sisterhood. Program options are available for campers entering kindergarten through 12th grade, and anyone who identifies as a girl is welcome to participate regardless of race, religion, physical ability, economic status, or national origin. The camp states that not being a current Girl Scout is not a problem and that it will guide families through the Girl Scout registration process. Financial assistance is available for registered Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Girl Scouts and can be applied for during the registration process in UltraCamp.
The organization reports Charity Navigator recognition of 100% – 4 stars and a GuideStar Gold Transparency level. It welcomes corporations and partnerships to help with projects and maintaining camp sites, and notes that these projects are essential to maintaining camp properties and that hours worked can be applied to Hearts of Service. Service opportunities are available for groups, troops, individuals, and corporations to help with projects year-round, and troops interested in completing a High Award project are welcome to submit a fully prepared proposal for consideration. The camps and properties also offer facilities to host a family gathering, camping trip, wedding, or special event.
For staff, the camp offers an employee referral program, transportation to camp for day camp staff with the option to ride the bus for free and get paid as a bus counselor, and opportunities for year-round per diem work. The program notes that purchasing labels to identify campers' belongings will help reduce lost items and keep everything together, and that purchasing Mabel's Labels supports the camps.
Last updated July 9, 2026.
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