Magic for Muggles is a Harry Potter fan’s dream. Taught by Kevin McCarthy and Adam Scribner, veteran teachers of social studies and science at Glenfield Middle School in Montclair, who are both big fans of Harry Potter. Held in the very gothic looking meeting hall of St. John’s Church in Montclair, Magic for Muggles camp has been creating the Hogwarts School right here in Montclair for the past five years.
Campers are divided into Hogswarts houses and compete in Wizard Olympics, play outdoor quidditch, make mythical creatures, play Harry Potter Jeopardy and bingo, make clay hor cruxes (magical charm items), write owl messages, go on a potions scavenger hunt and much more. Special highlights are a visit from a reptile expert who displays odd creatures for the students to examine as he ties them in to the books and then a real magician who not only performs but also teaches students how to do their own magic tricks. On the last day, there is a graduation ceremony where the muggles (campers) move up to become first class “wizards”.
Magic for Muggles Summer Program
Where: Magic for Muggles, St. John’s Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall, 55 Montclair Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
Who: Harry Potter fans ages 8 – 13.
What: Program, led by two Montclair teachers, that brings the magic of Hogswarts school alive: playing quidditch, wand making, HP Jeopardy, discovering magical creatures, and making House banners.
When: 4 sessions – the weeks of June 27th, July 5th, July 11th, and July 25th from 9 am – 1 pm daily.
Cost: $220 per week session. Get you application here. If you register a camper for multiple weeks, receive a 10% discount. This discount will also be provided to families registering siblings.
