Progressive Learning and Value-Driven Growth for Young Summer Explorers
Caldwell, NJ
Affiliated with the West Essex YMCA
Pioneer Trails Day Camp, hosted by the West Essex YMCA, provides campers with a unique opportunity to explore new interests and achieve personal growth through a series of progressive, age-appropriate activities. Located at Caldwell University, the camp welcomes children from kindergarten to those entering 8th grade. The camp runs for seven weeks, from June 26 to August 11, 2023, with daily activities scheduled from 8 am to 6 pm, inclusive of transportation to the location. The camp’s curriculum is designed to foster teamwork, problem-solving, curiosity, and self-confidence, all while upholding the YMCA values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility. Campers are grouped based on their grades, with specific categories like Cougars for kindergarteners, Y’s for grades 1-4, M’s for grades 5-6, and O’s for grades 7-8. Additionally, there’s a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program for those entering grades 9 and 10. Pioneer Trails Day Camp promises a summer of discovery, learning and fun in a nurturing environment.