Holistic Development and Outdoor Fun in a Community-Centric Setting
Various Locations in NJ
The Summit Area YMCA, located in the heart of New Jersey, offers a plethora of traditional summer camp options tailored to provide children with memorable experiences, skill development, and endless fun. Here’s a glimpse into their diverse offerings:
- Adventurers (The Learning Circle YMCA): Catering to ages 4-7, this camp immerses children in a world of exploration, with each week dedicated to a unique theme. From arts and crafts to STEAM activities, swimming, and special on-site events, the Adventurers camp promises a summer of discovery.
- Camp Cannon Ball (Springfield Community Pool): Designed for ages 5-13, this camp is a sun-soaked adventure with daily swimming, group games, arts and crafts, and STEAM activities. Each week is centered around a theme, with special events and enrichments to keep the excitement alive.
- Camp Cannundus (Watchung Reservation): For ages 5-13, this outdoor camp offers a mix of nature hikes, arts and crafts, swimming, and themed activities. From STEM days to field trips, Camp Cannundus ensures a holistic summer experience.
- Camp Enterprise (Summit YMCA): A travel camp for ages 7-14, it offers field trips to state parks, museums, fun centers, and attractions like the Bronx Zoo and Liberty Science Center.
- Camp Lagoonland (Berkeley Heights YMCA): Tailored for ages 5-8, this camp combines swimming with games, arts and crafts, and field trips to local attractions.
- Camp-A-Palooza (Summit YMCA): Perfect for ages 5-8, this camp offers a blend of arts, crafts, S.T.E.A.M. experiments, games, and local walking trips.
- Junior Travelers (Watchung Reservation): For ages 7-8, this camp combines traditional activities with adventurous trips to places like Wild West City and FunPlex.
- Sports Camp (Watchung Reservation): Designed for ages 7-12, this camp focuses on athletic skills development across various sports, complemented by field trips to sporting events.
- Travelers (Watchung Reservation): For ages 9-10, this camp offers a mix of traditional activities, pool days, and trips to attractions like Dave & Buster’s and Liberty Science Center.
- Wilderness Adventure (Watchung Reservation): Catering to ages 8-12, this camp teaches wilderness survival techniques, from map reading to emergency fire-making.
The Summit Area YMCA ensures that every child, regardless of their financial situation, has the opportunity to experience these enriching camps, offering financial assistance to those in need.