• LifeCamp (a 501(c)(3) organization) provides an enriching summer day camp experience for ~300 Newark area youths per day for six weeks during the months of July and August. Campers are between the ages of 6 and 13, and come from the greater Newark public school system as well as from Newark Charter School Programs (KIPP, Philip's, North Star, Link, Newark Legacy and New Horizon). 

    The LifeCamp campus is located on 90 acres of open fields, rolling hills, woodlands and fronts on the Lamington River.  The campus is an effective teaching environment that makes learning enjoyable by providing experiential and contextual learning linked to the camp's curriculum. 

    The Life Farm in Pottersville was first opened 95 years ago in 1923, and we continue to provide children from Newark with an enriching summer program in an unique country setting.

    Please watch the LifeCamp video to the left.

  • News & Events

    Staff Applications are Open!

    March 17, 2023

    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

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    2023 Staff & Volunteer Applications will open mid-March.

    February 24, 2023

    We hope to see you in Pottersville this summer!

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    Camper Applications are Open!

    February 10, 2023

    We are looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces 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. If you are coming to LifeCamp for the first time, please use the link HERE. The first day of camp is July 3 (no camp on the 4th). The last day of camp is August [...]

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    Camp Director Position

    January 25, 2023

    Each summer we create a team of returning and new staff members. This summer, due to the passing of our beloved Camp Director, Eddie Franz, the position of Camp Director is open. This unique position is for a passionate leader who shares in our mission to combine the unique experiences we can offer in our rural setting with innovative teaching of life and academic skills to prepare [...]

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    We are thrilled to kick off our Centennial Year!

    January 25, 2023

    Plans are underway for another terrific year of camp and celebratory events all year long. There is something for every member of our LifeCamp family including: Raising a glass and awareness at the Wine Tasting on April 2nd at Cree Wine Company. Heading to Mooreland Farm for the Essex Horse Trials and Peter Chessen Memorial Car Show June 3rd and 4th. Bluegrass and [...]

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