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Summer camp enrollment falls to 509; staff to try program changes and staff training set
Summary
Registration for Freehold Township's 2026 summer camp is 509 campers, down nearly 100 from previous years; staff training is scheduled in late June and the department plans program changes to attract future participation.
Township staff reported 509 campers registered for the 2026 summer camp season, a decline of nearly 100 campers compared with prior years. "We currently have 509 campers registered for the 2026 summer camp season," the meeting record states; staff said this decrease appears consistent with declining school enrollment numbers.
Staff told the commission that training for summer camp staff will be conducted over two evenings in late June before camp begins, and the Recreation Department is exploring new program ideas and enhancements to improve the camp experience and attract future participation. The meeting record does not specify budgetary impacts or program changes in detail.
