Bright Beginnings Preschool Summer Camp
2025 Preschool Summer Camp
2025 Summer Day Camp Fees
Preschool Summer Camp location: ECLC Building 241 Ray St Garfield NJ 07026
To receive discounts you MUST pay in full or sign up for monthly drafts. Membership is $60.00/year per child and MUST be valid through August 22, 2025 or you will have to ensure we have a card on file to update membership as it expires. Office for Children/4Cs and other subsidies do not qualify for discounts. No sibling discount when registering prior to June.
CAMP DATES: Camp will run June 30th-August 22nd (8 weeks)
PRESCHOOL DAY CAMP FEE: $2090 (8 WEEKS FULL DAY-8:30-4PM) OR $2600.00 (EXTENDED DAY 7AM-6:30PM)
PEEWEE/JR SR DAY CAMP FEE (1ST GRADE-6TH GRADE): $1950.00 per child
C.I.T. (Counselor-in-training): $775.00 per child *Includes Summer Membership Valid 6/30/2025- 8/22/2025
All Fees include free swim lessons (each child will receive 4 free swim lessons. No makeup sessions and dates TBD)
MONTHLY DRAFT all draft payments are to be made through the preauthorized draft form with a credit card on file. No more cash payments accepted. Any missed or declined draft payment will be terms for immediate removal from camp:
PRESCHOOL: $260/WEEK (FULL DAY CAMP) OR $335/WEEK (EXTENDED DAY CAMP)
SCHOOL AGE: $250/WEEK
OFC difference is unknown at this point based on the decision from the state. As of today 2/16/24 there are no copayments or differences. This is subject to change based on the subsidy company and their changes to their policies. If we do not have a finalized contract or confirmation from the subsidy (ex: OFC, 4Cs, Program for parents) we will need to charge full price until further notice. Membership is required of all campers and is paid by the parent not the subsidy company.
** BIG NEWS **
If you register between March 15-31, 2025 you will receive 15% off your total tuition!! Like us on Instagram to find out the discount code!
Tuition can be as low as $207.18/week for school age and $222.06 for full day preschool and $276.25 for extended day preschool (when purchasing the entire 8 week camp)
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!
REGISTER ONLINE HERE TO REGISTER PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE PARTICIPANTS
Ages 2 ½ yrs old-5 yrs old (before kindergarten)
(Prek3 going into kindergarten 9/25)
The YMCA can offer your preschooler opportunities all summer long. The positive behaviors, friendships, learning and exploration they create are only limited by their imagination. The Y will help nurture their imagination….
Whether it is time to have your preschooler acclimate to a school day or routine for September or to keep them engaged and active, your child will come home smiling each day from the opportunities they are offered throughout the summer in the Y’s preschool camp.
Children experience the best of both worlds-learning and play. They have structure in their day, that includes a time to learn-such as circle time– and a time to play such as going to the water park. Sometimes both learning and fun happen all at the same time-which is most of the time at the Y!
The preschool summer camp is staffed with childcare professionals who work with children all year long, not just summer time. Childcare is their chosen profession. All have educational qualification and experience as well as being trained in first aid and cpr. Many are continuing their education for higher levels of educational learning and qualifications.
This means we:
- Prepare developmentally appropriate activities so children are challenged, not bored; and successful, not frustrated.
- Provide enough activities so children don’t have to wait too long or share beyond their ability.
- Provide toys and activities in all areas— physical, social, intellectual, creative, and emotional—so children with different interests and learning styles will all have their needs met.
- Make sure children have an opportunity to have input into the daily activities.
What does the Preschool Camp Include?
- Weekly Water Play
- Free Lunch Program
- Weekly dance, exercise, arts & crafts
- End of the Summer BBQ (donated by Maschio’s Food Catering)
- Nature Walks
- Thematic Weeks
- For an extra fee specialty camps and day trips are available but not mandatory
- FREE Swim lessons for all 8 week summer camp participants
Session Information Preschool Camp Session:
Days: Monday – Friday Full Day Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm OR Extended Hours: 7:00am – 6:30 pm
Phone: 973.772.7450
Camp Locations Preschool Camp: Before Kindergarten- ECLC Building, 241 Ray St, Garfield NJ
- You must completely fill out all registration forms; include a copy of your child’s Immunization form and make payment for camp.
- Your child will NOT be able to attend camp without a valid membership, all balances paid, completed registration information and copy of Immunization on file.
- If your child has any special needs or will need special accommodations at camp, please contact Tara Campistrous, Youth Development Director at 973.772.7540.
- If you need financial assistance, applications are located at 33 Outwater Lane. In order to be eligible you will have to have been declined from your county subsidy program and have application with all necessary information by May 1, 2025. Call for more information 973.772.7450