Hillcrest Academy

Hillcrest Academy Hillcrest Academy is an Early Childhood Education Center, Childcare and Summer Camp in Bayville, NJ.

We have dedicated age appropriate Learn and Play areas with some of the most modern amenities in the Ocean County. We offer special programs such as music education and introduction to computers to soccer training on our turf field
Hillcrest Academy is nestled in a wooded area Located approximately 500 feet from Route 9, we provide the safety and serenity for a child to learn, play and grow for c

hildren 6 weeks through 13 years. We have secured buildings that are surveillance monitored with electronic entry access for our children and staff and peace of mind for our parents and guardians. We have been a fundamental influence in the Berkeley community for almost 30 years. In touch with the latest educational concepts introduced in the elementary schools, we are dedicated to training our teachers using materials such as those by NAEYC (National Organization for the Education of Young Children).

💛 Our campers hopped on the bus for our LAST field trip of the summer and headed to the movies to see Toy Story 5! 🍿✨ Fr...
08/28/2026

💛 Our campers hopped on the bus for our LAST field trip of the summer and headed to the movies to see Toy Story 5! 🍿✨ From the bus ride there to the big screen, the day was filled with so many smiles, laughs, and giggles! 🥰
What a perfect way to end an amazing summer full of adventures, friendships, memories, and fun! 🌈☀️ We couldn’t have asked for a better final field trip to close out the summer. 🎥🍿💫 Until next summer, campers! 💛🚌

08/28/2026

Our campers started off with some colorful scratch art, creating all kinds of unique designs, pictures, patterns, and masterpieces as they revealed bright colors underneath. 🌈🖍️
Then we cooled things down with a sweet popsicle craft! 🍭☀️ Campers cut and layered colorful pieces of tissue paper, gluing them down to create popsicles that looked almost good enough to eat! To finish their tasty creations, everyone got to choose their favorite colored popsicle stick. 🎨🍧
So many creative designs, colorful choices, and sweet masterpieces made for a super fun day! 💕✨

08/27/2026

Today was all about delicious food, refreshing drinks, and enjoying some summer fun together! Our campers had a special Pizza & Lemonade Day, complete with homemade pizzas made with classic sauce and cheesy goodness. 🧀🍕 The pizzas were cooked right on the patio, filling the air with the most delicious smell and getting everyone excited for lunchtime! 😋☀️

To go along with our fresh, hot pizza, we also made a big batch of refreshing lemonade! 🍋🥤 Once everything was ready, we served it up to all of our campers so they could sit back, enjoy their meal, and cool off with a nice cold drink.

It was the perfect summer day filled with sunshine, yummy food, refreshing lemonade, and plenty of happy faces! 💛🍕🍋 We definitely think Pizza & Lemonade Day needs to make another appearance at camp! 🎉

Our littlest campers enjoyed a sweet buggy walk outside, soaking up the beautiful summer sunshine and getting some fresh...
08/27/2026

Our littlest campers enjoyed a sweet buggy walk outside, soaking up the beautiful summer sunshine and getting some fresh air! 🌞🌳 From taking in the sights and sounds around them to enjoying a change of scenery, our infants had the perfect little summer adventure. 🥰✨ Nothing beats a little sunshine, fresh air, and happy faces! 💕👶

08/27/2026

Our campers had an exciting and educational visit from some very special four-legged guests! 🐶 They got to meet the K9s up close and learn all about the important jobs these incredible dogs do. The campers watched as the dogs showed off their amazing sense of smell, sniffing around and demonstrating how they can detect certain dangers and alert their handlers. 🐕‍🦺👃

It was so cool to see the K9s in action and learn how much training, focus, and teamwork goes into their work! Our campers loved meeting the dogs and getting a behind-the-scenes look at what makes K9s such amazing helpers. ❤️🐾

08/27/2026

Our campers kicked off their morning with some colorful and creative stamp art! 🖌️✨ We had stampers, sponges, rollers, and even stencils for our artists to experiment with. Each camper got to use their imagination to create their very own unique scene, choosing different shapes, patterns, and designs to bring their masterpieces to life! 🌈🖼️

It was the perfect way to start the day with a little creativity, lots of fun, and plenty of colorful artwork! 💕🎨

08/26/2026

🎢✨ FUNPLEX FUN TAKE TWO!✨🎢
Our campers had an AMAZING time at FUNPLEX today! We just had to over share 🤣From exciting rides and games to nonstop laughs, smiles, and memories with friends, it was a day packed with FUN! 🤩🙌
There was no shortage of adventure, excitement, and maybe just a little bit of friendly competition! 😜🏆 We love seeing our campers having the time of their lives and making memories they’ll be talking about long after today!
What a FUN-tastic day! 💙🎉🎢

08/26/2026

🎢☀️ FUNPLEX FUN DAY! ☀️🎢
Our campers are having an AMAZING time at FUNPLEX today! From exciting rides and games to laughs, smiles, and making memories with friends, today is definitely one for the books! 😎🎉
So much fun, so much laughter, and SO many happy campers! ❤️🙌 We’re soaking up every minute of this awesome adventure!

08/26/2026

Our younger campers let their imaginations run wild today as they created their very own superheroes! They designed their characters, came up with awesome superhero names, and brought their creations to life. 💥🌟

Then it was time to get a little messy with some slime! 🤩 Our campers made their own slime with different colors, toppings, textures, and even different levels of stretchiness! From squishy to stretchy and everything in between, every camper created a slime masterpiece that was completely their own! 💚🩷💙✨

08/25/2026

Our campers had an amazing day exploring the Monmouth Museum! 🏛️🎨🔬 From the moment we arrived, the campers were ready to explore, discover, and get hands-on with everything the museum had to offer!

The Monmouth Museum is a true museum of ideas, bringing together art, history, science, and creativity in a way that encourages kids to learn by doing! 🌎🧠 Instead of simply walking around and looking at exhibits, our campers were able to interact, experiment, create, and ask questions along the way. From hands-on activities to fascinating exhibits, there was always something new to discover!

Our campers got to put their curiosity to work, explore different ideas, and have fun while learning at the same time! 🎨🧪📚 It was the perfect mix of education and entertainment, and we loved seeing everyone so excited to participate and explore.

Address

23 Grove St
Bayville, NJ
08721

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+17322698585

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