County’s Aquatic Adventure Camp To Bring Summer Fun To Lake Mercer

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Tweens and teens across Mercer County can dive into outdoor adventure this summer at the Aquatic Adventure Camp, hosted at the Mercer County Park Marina in West Windsor.

Designed for ages 10 to 15, the weeklong program offers hands-on environmental learning and water-based activities on Lake Mercer, giving campers the chance to explore the park’s natural beauty while building confidence and outdoor skills.

Campers ages 10 to 12 take part in the Eco-Explorers program, where they conduct simple experiments, practice nature observation, and learn the basics of fishing.

Teens ages 13 to 15 can join the Kayakers program, which features morning paddling excursions on the lake, afternoon bike rides through the park, and a freshwater ecology-themed escape room challenge.

“Aquatic Adventure Camp is a great way for youth to enjoy the water during the heat of the Summer,” said County Executive Dan Benson. “Each year our campers smile from the moment they show up, and we love seeing their confidence bloom throughout the week.”

The camp will run from June 29 through July 2 at the Mercer County Park Marina. Daily sessions take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with optional before-care starting at 7:45 a.m. and after-care available until 5 p.m. for an additional fee.

Tuition ranges from $200 to $240 per week for Mercer County residents and $280 to $320 per week for non-residents.

Families can register for the camp by going to https://register.communitypass.net/mercer and selecting Mercer County Nature Programs. Parents with questions can reach out to natureprograms@mercercounty.org or call (609) 883-3218 ext. 202.

The Aquatic Adventure Camp is operated through Mercer County’s Environmental Education program, part of the Mercer County Park Commission.