LifeCamp is a fun and educational summertime experience for children and teens from greater Newark, teaching skills for life and school, and supported by donations as a non-profit organization.
The Life Camp movement began in 1887, when Life magazine editor John Amos Mitchell founded the “Life’s Fresh Air Fund”.
In 1923, James Cox Brady opened the Life Farm on his land in Pottersville, New Jersey, to serve children from Newark.
Our rural campus provides a unique setting for children to discover their talents and stretch their imaginations in a way few other summer camp programs can match.
The young people who benefit come from urban backgrounds without other access to such an idyllic location.
Fundraising keeps tuition affordable for these families, with 94 percent of all dollars raised going directly to services for campers.
This video, "LIFECAMP - CENTENNIAL" was created by Awakened Films.
News & Events
Looking for a great way to spend your summer? If you have two consecutive weeks, Monday – Friday from 9:00 until 4:15, we hope you will spend them with us in Pottersville. Please note that all volunteers must have completed their freshman year of high school. Apply Here
The days are getting warmer, and the kids are getting excited, but nothing makes LifeCamp better than the staff that makes our camp a family. We hope you will share your talents in Pottersville this summer. Apply Here
An evening of great food, friends, and music to help celebrate the kickoff of the 2024 camp season! Invitations to follow in the spring. Please note that camp is for kids, but the Hoedown is for the 21 and over crowd. The Holiday Party, which is for everyone, will be on Saturday, December 14th. Ho, ho, ho!
We are busy planning lots of fun and hoping to see you in Pottersville this summer. The camper application is open. If you are a returning camper, please log into your account and select “Register for Camp” from the drop-down menu.
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