East Rutherford, NJ
The Meadowlands YMCA offers a variety of summer camps for children of different age groups, focusing on traditional camp activities, educational content, travel experiences, and special interests like dinosaurs. Camps cater to kids aged 3 to 14 and include both day camps and specialized programs like STEM and arts. Extended care options are available for families needing early drop-off or late pick-up.
Meadowlands Area YMCA Summer Day Camps
Jr. Camp Meadowlands
Jr. Camp Meadowlands offers a nostalgic day camp experience for kids aged 5 to 7, blending traditional activities like camp songs, arts and crafts, sports, music, and STEM projects with weekly special events. These events range from petting zoos to bubble shows and carnivals, ensuring a fun and varied experience each week.
Camp Meadowlands
Camp Meadowlands caters to children aged 8 to 11 with a retro-style day camp that brings back the cherished camp experiences of the past. Participants engage in camp songs, arts and crafts, sports, music, and STEM projects. Each week features a new, exciting special event on site, such as a petting zoo, bubble show, or carnival, ensuring a diverse and engaging summer experience.
Summer Seedlings
Summer Seedlings, for ages 3 to 5 and hosted at Robert L Craig School, is designed to foster growth through play in a nurturing environment. Activities include education, music, sports, art, and free play, all tailored to encourage exploration and socialization among the youngest campers. It’s important for attendees to be potty trained.
Brainiac Academy
Brainiac Academy is tailored for rising 1st to 3rd graders at Robert L Craig School, addressing the summer learning gap in math and reading skills. Certified teachers lead campers through engaging lessons in math, literacy, science, art, music, and technology, combining fun with educational content.
Travel Camp
Travel Camp, for ages 7 to 11 and based at the East Rutherford Civic Center, offers a weekly adventure with field trips to engaging and educational destinations. Past excursions have included visits to Top Golf, Splash Down Water Park, Liberty Science Center, and Powerhouse Studios, providing campers with fun and learning opportunities outside the traditional camp setting.
Teen Camp
Teen Camp, designed for ages 12 to 14 and hosted at the East Rutherford Civic Center, provides weekly field trips to various exciting and educational destinations. Campers have the opportunity to explore places such as Top Golf, Splash Down Water Park, Liberty Science Center, and Powerhouse Studios, ensuring a mix of fun and learning experiences.
Camp Rex
Camp Rex is a unique experience for children aged 5 to 8 at Field Station: Dinosaurs, where they can explore dinosaur trails, engage in science experiments and activities, and enjoy entertainment from dinosaur wranglers daily.
Learn more about the Meadowlands Area YMCA summer camps at their website.