Summer Day Camps
General Information
All campers must be Full or Basic Members. A $50.00 deposit per session (excluding specialty camps), per child is necessary to hold a place. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable between sessions. Register for a minimum of 6 weeks and receive $50 off the 6th week. Please call 908-889-8880 for further information. 
 Camp Dates: 
Week 1: June 28 - July 2
Week 2: July 5 - July 9
Week 3: July 12 - July 16
Week 4: July 19 - July 23
Week 5: July 26 - July 30
Week 6: Aug. 2 - Aug. 6
Week 7: Aug. 9 - Aug. 13
Week 8: Aug. 16 - Aug. 20

Ongoing Registration!

 

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SPECIAL OFFER!
Register for a minimum of 6 weeks and receive $50.00 OFF the 6th week! Call 908-889-8880 for more information.

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One Week Specialty Camps for Kids Entering Grades 1st-8th

 

 

 

See Specialty Camp Listings Below

 

 

Camp  Weeto-Wewanchu


Kids entering pre-K 3 & 4 and Kindergarten. Make your child’s first camp experience a positive one! Our preschool camp is for children wishing to go to camp, but not yet ready for a full day. Our camp features age-appropriate activities, designed to encourage physical and social development, along with character development. Each week a new theme is introduced, which includes the following activities: Instructional swim lessons, arts and crafts projects, sports and games, music and movement, story time, science and nature, and cooking. Pack a lunch Monday-Thursday, we’ll picnic together... Friday, lunch is provided by the YMCA. Children MUST be toilet trained. Please call Kathy Barros at 908.322.7600 for more information. Location: Union Catholic Annex.
Program Only (9:00am-1:00pm):
Members: $145    Basic: $167

 

Camp  Makawakmo

 
 Kids entering grades 1st - 4th. In this camp, your camper will explore the adventures of a traditional day camp in an indoor and outdoor setting. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities throughout the day. Swim lessons are offered each day Mon -Thurs. Fridays will be field trip day for grades 3-4 to places such as Sesame Place, Dorney Park, Liberty Science Center, & more while grades 1-2 will stay on site for a special event/guest.
Kids can sign up for a specialty camp in addition to their daily camp program to enhance their camping experience. The Speciality Camp will run Monday through Thursday from 9am to 12 noon. Children will then rejoin their camp group for lunch, swim and traditional camp activities in the afternoon.
Location: McGinn Elementary School
Program Only (9:00am-4:00pm):
Members: $206    Basic: $237
Program w/ Full Extended Care
7:00am - 6:00pm
This allows for early morning drop off and
late pick up.
Members: $324    Basic: $373

Program Only w/ Specialty Camp 
9:00am - 4:00pm
Members:$270    Basic: $311
See below for Specialty Camp listings.

Program w/ Full Extended Care 
and w/ Specialty Camp 7:00am - 6:00pm
Members: $388    Basic: $446

click here for Camp Mak Trip Information 2010 Grades 3-4

click here for Camp Mak 2010 Special Events Grades 1-2

Adventure Camp

 

  

Kids entering grades 5-6. Campers are grouped by age and travel to new and exciting attractions daily throughout NJ, NY & PA. Each week is comprised of an amusement park trip, water park trip, lake trip, beach trip and sporting event or museum/educational trip. Location: Terrill Middle School for drop off & pick up daily.
Program Only (9:00am-4:00pm):
Members: $234    Basic: $264
Program w/ Full Extended Care
7:00am-6:00pm
Members: $352    Basic: $398
This allows for early morning drop off and late pick up.

click here for the Adventure Camp Trip Schedule

click here for Adventure Camp Trips Descriptions

click here for Adventure Camp Letter

 

Crossroads


  

Kids entering grades 7-9. Campers are grouped by age and travel to new and exciting attractions daily throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Each week is comprised of an amusement park trip, water park trip, lake trip, beach trip and sporting event or museum/educational trip. In addition to daily trips there is one overnight camping trip per week. The calendar of trips will be available online in February of actual trips scheduled. 
Location: Terrill Middle School for drop off and pick up daily.
Program Only (9:00am-4:00pm):
Members: $267    Basic:$302

Program w/ Full Extended Care
7:00am-6:00pm
Members: $385    Basic: $435
This allows for early morning drop off & late pick up.

click here for the Crossroads Camp Trip Schedule

click here for the Crossroads Camp Descriptions

Camp Full Days

 (Camp Mak, Adventure Camp and Crossroads Camps only)
Members: $45.00 per day    Basic: $50 per day
August 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27. A trip will be planned for each day. 7:00am-6:00pm

Counselor-in Training
(CIT) Program

 

Leaders-in Training (LIT) Program

 

 


 Counselor in Training: Kids entering grade 9-10. This camp focuses on leadership skills & address topics such as communication, trust and responsibility. Campers will be taught the skills needed to work with children. All campers will have the opportunity to receive their CPR and First Aid certifications. The goal of this camp is to develop the skills necessary to become a successful camp counselor. Location: Martine Ave. Facility. See below for dates, times and cost. 

Leaders in Training: Kids entering grade 9-10. Join the YMCAs leadership program where participants learn the components to become a true leader for the YMCA. Program features daily volunteering with the YMCAs Camp Weeto-Wewanchu (a camp for 3-5 year olds), CPR and First Aid Certifications,and the chance to join the YMCA leaders club at a week long leadership training. ocation: Martine Ave. Facility. See below for dates, times and cost. 

Dates, times and Cost for CIT and LIT 
Program Only (9:00am-4:00pm):
Members: $298    Basic: $350
Session 1 July 12 - July 30
Session 2 August 2 - August 20
Session 1 & 2 are identical. Register for one session only.

Triathlon Camp for Kids Ages 11-13 

 

 

This NEW Camp runs for 4 weeks, with each week focusing on the sports that make up a triathlon (swim, bike, and running).  Along with working out, campers will swim, bike, run, strength train, and stretch with yoga and Pilates. Participants will learn about transitions, nutrition, preparation for race day, and try brick (combo) work-outs. Bring lunch.  Healthy snacks will be prepared by campers with a Registered Dietitian. Open to boys and girls in separate sessions.  Camp runs from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday thru Thursday.  May sign up for one, two, or all three weeks.  All campers can participate in a Mini-Tri at the end of week 4 on Friday August 6th.  
Camp weeks: July 12-15, July 19-22, July 26-29, and 
August 2-5  Prices are per week.
Members: $99.00    Basic: $129.00

Cheerleading Camp 

 

 For girls entering grades 1-5 in the fall.
August 2 - 6    9:00am-12:00pm   Grand Street.
Enjoy a fun-filled week of jumps, dances, cheers, stunts, pom-pom routines and more! 
All levels welcome! 
Members: $126.00          Basic: $168.00

Gymnastics Camp, Dance Camp and Youth Summer Activities 

 See bottom of page for more information. 
 
 

 Specialty Camps

Location: Union Catholic Annex

  

Specialty Camp Only 
Kids entering grades 1st-4th: 9am-12pm 
M-TH OR kids entering grades 5th-8th: 1:00-4:00pm M-Th
Members: $135 Basic: $155

Specialty Camp w/ Camp Mak program only
9:00am - 4:00pm
Members:$270 Basic: $311

Specialty Camp Program w/ Camp Mak and Full Extended Care 
7:00am - 6:00pm
Members: $388 Basic: $446

Unless otherwise noted, all Camp curriculum will be age appropriate. (Older campers will be doing different  activities than the younger campers.)

  

Challenger Soccer 
(Kramer Manor Park) 
6/28 to 7/2 or 7/5 to 7/9

 Each day your player will receive high level soccer coaching from international experts. This soccer camp includes foot skills, drills, games and a daily World Cup Challenge! 

Tennis (Kramer Manor Park) 
6/28 to 7/2 or 
7/5 to 7/9

 Through group instruction, staff will teach strokes, footwork and shot placement. Match play includes singles and doubles and is designed to help campers apply the stroke techniques that they have learned to a match situation. Bring a racquet.

Mad Science (YMCA Martine Ave Facility) 
7/12 to 7/16 

 Students explore the mysteries of the solar system and the science behind air & space travel. Children discover not only how astronauts get into space, but also how they live and work once they get there. In this advance space program, we will investigate unique flying machines, including building balloon-copters, boomerangs and a mini hovercraft as take home projects for the children. Most importantly, they learn first hand about the aerodynamic properties of flying machines by building their own Estes® model rockets! Once the rockets are completed, children will blast off on a real Mad Science space mission Live Rocket Launches!

Karate Camp (Kramer Manor Park) 
7/12 to 7/16 or 8/9 to 8/13 

 Led by Karate in Motion Martial Arts experts, your child will learn routines, kick drills, strategy games and obstacle courses with discipline training.

Lights, Camera, Action (YMCA Martine Ave Facility) 
7/19 to 7/23 or 8/16to 8/20 

 Explore the world of theater, creating characters, dialogue, dance step, and scenery. The week culminates into an actual performance

All Sports- Skills & Drills (Kramer Manor Park) 
7/19 to 7/23 or 8/16 to 8/20

 Here's your chance to play a variety of sports in one week. Through practice drills, scrimmages and tournaments, all-sports camp emphasizes the fun of learning about different kids of sports & developing positive attitudes about competition. 

Lacrosse Camp 
(Kramer Manor Park) 
7/26 to 7/30 or 8/2 to 8/6

 Mike Robel’s Lacrosse Academy experts will work with every camper teaching the following skills: shooting, ground balls, fast breaks, dodging and stick skills. No prior experience necessary, a fun intro to lacrosse for younger campers. Older campers will work on developing more advanced skills. Young campers must bring their own lacrosse stick; older campers must bring their own stick plus pads, helmet & gloves.

Artist’s Studio 
(YMCA Martine Ave Facility) 7/26 to 7/30

 "Art From Across the World": Explore different cultures through art! Students will paint aboriginal art, weave african cloths, create Asian paintings, sculpt Mexican folk art and more. Students will work on multiple projects in a day with a break in the middle for snack and a short playtime.
For Middle Schoolers: Polymer Clay Studio: Students will sculpt miniature characters, beads and accessories from this awesome material.

 

Mad Science 
(YMCA Martine Ave Facility) 
8/2 to 8/6 

 Join us for a fun-filled week of science experiments and totally cool science projects that ROCK! Children will experiment by making ooey, gooey slime and Mad Science Putty. They will also take part in an Indoor Fireworks demonstration while learning about light and color. Lastly, All students will become science sleuths as they investigate how chemistry provides evidence at the scene of a crime as well as build their own electromagnet.

Artist’s Studio 
(YMCA Martine Ave Facility) 
8/9 to 8/13

 "Animalia: An art class for the love of animals": Students will create artwork of all different animals through drawing, painting & sculpture. For Middle Schoolers: “Drawing on Mythology”: Dragons! Ogres! Wizards and more! Drawing and painting projects on mythological or imagined creatures.
 

 

  

 

  

For information on our SUMMER DANCE CAMPS please see the Dance page under the Youth & Family drop down in the menu bar. 

For information on our SUMMER GYMNASTIC CAMPS  AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES, please click on the appropriate link below. 
     
     

The Gymnastics Department offers a variety of Gymnastics Summer Camps. 
Click here for more details.

 

The Youth Department offers a variety of Summer Physical Programs. Click here for more details.