Celebrating 11 Years of Summer Camp
Lokai Rose is thrilled to announce our 11th year of summer camps, continuing our tradition of inspiring outdoor adventures and unforgettable eco-friendly fun! Building on a decade of success, we’re ready to make this summer even more extraordinary with exciting new programs and experiences. This year, our camps will focus on fostering an even deeper connection with the natural world, encouraging curiosity, exploration, and environmental stewardship in every participant. Join us for a season packed with outdoor discovery, hands-on learning, and lasting friendships as we embark on another amazing chapter of summer fun. Here’s to creating even more wild and wonderful memories together!
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Returning Camper Pre-Registration: Sunday, January 12th at 12pm
Public Registration: Sunday, January 19th at 12pm
Payment Policy Update
Lokai Rose no longer accepts separate deposit and balance payments for summer camp. Instead, we have transitioned to a "pay in full" model. We believe this adjustment will simplify the payment process and allow us to better focus on creating an enriching and memorable camp experience for your children!
Key points of the updated payment policy:
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Full Payment:
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We appreciate parents & guardians making the full payment for summer camp upfront on our website. This one-time payment will cover the entire cost of your child's participation in the camp.
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Nonrefundable Deposit:
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Each full payment includes a $50 deposit. The $50 deposit per child will remain nonrefundable because we begin customizing your child's camp experience far in advance.
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Refund Eligibility:
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The balance of the payment (i.e. the total camp price minus the $50 nonrefundable deposit) is eligible for a refund if registration is canceled before March 1st for spring camp, and before April 30th for all other camps. After these dates, the full payment becomes nonrefundable, as it allows us to finalize arrangements and ensure a smooth camp experience for all participants.
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Sibling Discount
Sibling Discount Details:
Lokai Rose is proud to be offering sibling discounts to show our appreciation for families with multiple children participating in our summer camps. Here's how it works:
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The first child attending camp will pay the full registration price.
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Parents & guardians will receive a 10% discount on the registration fee for each additional sibling attending camp.
This means that while the first child pays the regular rate, subsequent siblings will enjoy a 10% reduction in their registration fee. It's our way of making the summer camp experience more accessible and enjoyable for families with multiple children!
How to apply the discount at checkout (no code needed):
Spring Discovery
Two Separate sessions available:
April 15-17, 2025 and April 22-24, 2025
10am - 3pm
Current 2nd graders & up
$150 per child
Spring is in the air! It's the most magical time as snow and ice melt, new life sprouts, and the natural world livens again. Campers will explore the enchantment of spring, gaining an understanding of what makes this season so special. Hands-on activities and guided explorations will help campers welcome spring in a new and exciting way.
This unique camp experience centers around inspiring young people to use their voices. Throughout the week, we will assist them in preparing a wildlife presentation for their families. The campers will proudly host this presentation on the final day of camp, providing them with a platform to share their newfound knowledge and passion.
Camp Hope, West Milford
A Bug's Eye View
June 30-July 2, 2025
10am - 3pm
Current 2nd graders & up
$150 per child
People are often so afraid of bugs and Lokai Rose would like to change that! Insects and arachnids aren’t appreciated for the things they do such as; pollinating, cleaning soil, and regulating natural cycles. Humans need these amazing ‘creepy’ crawlers! Activities include daily bug searches, career studies, and preserved bug pinning. Explorations will reveal the secret world of bugs and campers will uncover a newfound appreciation for some of the most ancient, diverse, and misunderstood creatures on Earth. Campers will finish this 3 day experience by presenting a bug project to their families on the last day at our own Bug Exhibition!
Camp Hope, West Milford
Art in The Wild
July 7-11, 2025
9am - 3pm
Ages 7-12
$ Price TBD
*Registration for this camp will be handled through Passaic County directly. Please keep in mind that county policies may differ from Lokai Rose policies.*
During Art in the Wild, campers will explore the art and sound of nature through guided experiences. Explorations into animal calls, natural colors, forest walks, and the power of water will reveal a hidden and beautiful world! Campers will participate in guided eco-friendly activities that focus on wildlife appreciation, eco-awareness, and the power of one. They will learn about the power of artivism and explore how art can inspire people to protect the Earth. This experience will empower your child to discover the beauty of nature in a new way.
Since this fantastic experience is in collaboration with Passaic County, campers will be provided with a hot lunch and a snack every day. They will also enjoy the pool and splash pad every afternoon!
Camp Hope, West Milford
Wild At Heart
July 14-18, 2025
9am - 3pm
Current 2nd & 3rd graders only
$250 per child
In our age of technology, it's easy to get overwhelmed and disconnected from the world around you. Studies show that the average American child spends 4-7 minutes on unstructured outdoor play, but over 7 hours a day in front of a screen. We want to change that! Reconnect with nature in this immersive 5-day experience. Adventures throughout the grounds of Camp Hope will awaken the explorer within! Campers will gain a new respect for the role of plants and animals by using their customized field guides to learn more about the world around them.
Activities will focus on outdoor play, wildlife appreciation, and reconnecting campers with the planet. Let Lokai Rose re-wild your hearts by guiding you through this exciting journey while expanding your knowledge of the natural world. Campers will earn an honorary wildlife name and leave the experience with a new and ever-wild heart!
Camp Hope*, Highlands Preserve, and Ringwood State Park
*Camp Hope is the primary location, and days spent at the other 2 parks are weather dependent
Scientist Academy
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July 21-25, 2025
Monday-Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Friday: 5pm-10pm
Current 4th graders & up
$250 per child
On this 5-day adventure, we help young minds take the next step! Campers will learn how scientists explore the world around them by studying and observing plants and wildlife. They will be guided through advanced hands-on activities such as pinning their own preserved bug specimen, participating in current environmental discussions, and meeting some of Lokai Rose’s rescued Ambassador Animals. Every day, we will be inviting real scientists to come and talk about their groundbreaking work, and you will discover how to follow in their footsteps.
This camp experience will include a Compassion Cookout BBQ, a day in the pool, and the last day of this camp will be a nighttime experience. On Friday the 25th, camp will run from 5 pm to 10 pm! The evening experience will include a night hike, a bonfire with s’mores, and more!
Camp Hope*, Highlands Preserve, and Ringwood State Park
*Camp Hope is the primary location, and days spent at the other 2 parks are weather dependent
Summer Night Games
July 28-30, 2025
4pm - 8:30pm
Current 2nd graders & up
$160 per child
Join the ladies of Lokai Rose as they team up with Physical Education Teacher, Ryan Leaf! This 3-day evening summer camp experience will feature old-fashioned games like Kick the Can, Man Hunt, Ghost In the Graveyard, Capture the Flag, and more! Campers will also explore by hiking along the grounds of Camp Hope and meeting some of Lokai Rose's rescued ambassador animals. All the activities will inspire teamwork by highlighting good sportsmanship and positive attitudes! We hope the skills they learn with us will inspire them to love the outdoors and to try new games with their friends during summer break.
Camp Hope, West Milford
Sandy Hook & Shark River Park
Teen Trip
August 4, 2025 | 7am-8pm
Current 5th graders & up
$175 per child
Kick off one of our favorite annual teen trips with a delicious assortment of bagels before diving into an exciting fossil-searching adventure at Shark River Park, where you'll discover and analyze real shark teeth! Then, head to the stunning Sandy Hook Beach to make a difference with a rewarding beach cleanup. The excitement continues with a thrilling salt marsh seining program, guided by the experts from the Sea Grant Consortium, where you'll explore marine life up close. Finish off this unforgettable day with a relaxing pizza dinner and milkshakes as you soak in the beauty of the beach!
*buSSING TO AND FROM sandy hook IS INCLUDED. Drop off & pickup will take place at RINGWOOD LIBRARY
Water Warriors
Two Separate sessions available:
August 5-7, 2025 and August 19-21, 2025
10am - 3pm
Current 2nd graders & up
$150 per child
Creek Critters was one of our most famous summer camp experiences ever! Join this new and improved 3-day experience to explore water in an exciting way. We will spend the first two days at Camp Hope discussing the study of water, policies, quality and the diversity of aquatic life. Campers will also be enjoying the pool and splash pad while participating in exciting water-based games using eco-friendly water balloons, squirters, and sprinklers. For each week, the third and final day of this camp will take place at Ringwood State Park (weather permitting) where we will spend the entire day exploring the stream. We will be sifting for fossils, searching for critters, and building nature-based boats. Our campers will come home with confidence in knowing what's in our water and how to better take care of our incredible natural resource.
Camp Hope*, Highlands Preserve, and Ringwood State Park
*Camp Hope is the primary location, and days spent at the other 2 parks are weather dependent
Hike & Sunset Yacht Cruise
Teen Trip
August 24, 2025 | 2pm - 6pm
Current 5th graders & up
$115 per child
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on our annual teen hike & sunset cruise! The day kicks off with a guided hike along the stunning Surprise Lake Loop, followed by a delicious taco dinner. Just before the sun begins to set, we’ll head out for a two-hour yacht ride on the serene waters of Greenwood Lake, courtesy of Greenwood Lake Marina, complete with swimming and thrilling dueling water slides right on the boat! While aboard, enjoy a cozy fire pit, s'mores, music, and games to cap off the perfect day.
drop off & pick up: Greenwood Lake Marina
