best 17 programs in Clifton, NJ

Nestled in 178 acres of lush woodland is a serene escape from the city, a place fondly known as Camp Swamp. This overnight Christian camp, located just two hours east of bustling Atlanta, has been serving as a peaceful retreat since 1992. We like to think of it as our own "little slice of heaven," offering a respite from the daily hustle and bustle, and inviting people to reconnect with nature and their spirituality. Our primary offering is a week-long summer camp, but we've expanded over the years to include more than just summer fun. As part of our mission to support families and churches, we now also host three family camps throughout the year, as well as four parent/child retreats. These events offer a chance for families to bond, parents to connect with their children, and individuals to grow in their faith. Moreover, our facilities are not exclusive to our organized events. Camp Swamp also offers rentals to schools, churches, universities, sports teams, and even business groups. Whether you're planning a camp, a retreat, or a team-building excursion, our serene setting and well-equipped facilities provide the ideal backdrop for an unforgettable experience.

Autumn D'Esposito is a New Jersey Certified Music Teacher, who has been teaching in the Clifton Public School District for the past nine years. She has performed at esteemed venues such as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, as well as abroad in Florence, Italy. Autumn graduated from Montclair State University in 2015 with a Music Education degree and a concentration in Voice. Since then, Autumn has continued to hone her skills in music by teaching piano, ukulele, and voice at various music establishments and independently. In addition, she has been teaching music in an early childhood development center for children aged six months to five years. Autumn has also had an internship with the New Jersey Youth Chorus, working with young musicians of all ages from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Her expertise is in teaching beginner/intermediate piano and all different levels of voice. In her classes, she has experience in teaching various genres of music such as pop, classical, musical theater, rock, blues, and rnb. Autumn is passionate about giving her students the tools they need to express themselves and write their own music. Most recently, she has received her Masters Degree in Music Education in 2018.

We believe everyone should be safe and confident in the water, and that everyone should have at minimum an intermediate level of swimming ability. We understand that many different factors are necessary to create an effective learning environment that allows everyone to achieve this goal. Get a couple right, and others wrong, and it doesn't work. A cute swim school is great, but if a teacher isn't good, what's the point? ​ We pride ourselves on building a team that multi-tasks, creating a holistic, effective learning environment for all ages, levels and abilities.