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
Camper applications opened on February 1st for the 2025 season. We hope to see you this summer. Camp starts Monday, June 30 and the last day is Friday, August 8, 2025.
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. Please note to be considered for a staff position, you must have completed sophomore year of high school.
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. Please note to be considered for a volunteer position, you must have completed freshman year of high school.
Please help us celebrate the season on Saturday, December 14th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at LifeCamp. There will be pizza, carols, treats, and surprises for the kids. The more the merrier!
Saturday the 15th was spectacular in so many ways – great weather, food, drink, music and most importantly – company!
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