The Montclair Girl Team 
This article is sponsored by Camp Genie.
Searching for summer camps often starts with a “quick” Google search and quickly turns into 15 tabs. Suddenly, you’re comparing schedules, checking ages, and trying to make everything fit your calendar. It can feel overwhelming fast. If that sounds familiar, Camp Genie, a Montclair-based platform, was built to solve exactly that — helping families not just find camps, but actually plan and organize their summer in one place. With many camps already filling up, having a clear plan matters more than ever. Read on to see how Camp Genie works.
From Searching to Actually Planning
Most tools today focus on discovery — long lists, directories, and scattered information. But for parents managing multiple weeks (and often multiple children), the real challenge isn’t finding camps. It’s making everything work together.
Camp Genie approaches summer planning differently. Instead of adding more information, it helps parents structure their schedules, compare options clearly, and make decisions without juggling spreadsheets or jumping between websites.
Camp Discovery – camps for K through 3rd grade
One Seamless Platform
Camp Genie brings planning, comparison, and booking into one place. The platform allows users to:
- Filter camps by age, schedule, and location
- Compare options in a clear, structured way
- Discover new programs within the Montclair area
- Book select camps directly or link out to partners
For participating camps, booking can happen instantly, eliminating the need to track multiple registration systems and deadlines.
A Curated, Local Start — Growing Each Week
Unlike large national directories, Camp Genie prioritizes quality and relevance. Everything is curated for Montclair and nearby communities, so you’re only seeing options that actually make sense for your family.
Camp Genie is currently launching with a curated selection of camps, with a focus on programs for younger children, and new options are being added weekly.
Rather than trying to list everything at once, the platform is building intentionally — prioritizing clarity, usability, and real booking functionality from the start.
For families, that means a simpler experience today, with more options becoming available over time.
Camp Genie’s mission extends beyond camps; it’s about making modern parenting logistics feel a little less chaotic. By removing stress from planning, the platform helps families get back to what summer is supposed to be about – fun, flexibility, and making memories.
Trail Blazers Overnight Camp
Built by a Montclair Parent
Camp Genie was created by a Montclair parent who experienced firsthand how complex summer planning can become. What started as a personal frustration — managing multiple camps, schedules, and logistics — turned into a platform designed to make that process significantly easier for other families.
The goal is simple: spend less time organizing summer, and more time enjoying it.
How to Get Started
Montclair-area families can explore Camp Genie for any stage of summer planning, whether researching options or finalizing schedules.
For updates on new camp additions, tips for navigating modern parent logistics, and to explore all camp options, follow Camp Genie on Instagram and TikTok at @thisiscampgenie, on Facebook at Camp Genie. Explore current camps and start building your summer plan today.
