School Aged Camp

2026 School Aged Summer Camp

Please thoroughly read the attached packet 

2026 SUMMER CAMP PACKET

Sign up your child for summer camp by clicking here

Welcome to Summer Camp 2026

At the Garfield YMCA Summer Camp, we are excited to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and make lifelong memories. Our camp is built on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and inclusion. We are committed to helping every camper feel included, supported, and inspired.

Throughout the summer, campers will enjoy a wide variety of activities designed to promote creativity, teamwork, physical wellness, and personal development. From sports and swimming to arts and crafts, STEM activities, and special events, each day is filled with opportunities for fun and discovery.

Our dedicated and trained staff work hard to ensure that every child has a positive and meaningful experience. We believe summer camp is more than just a place to spend the day — it’s a community where friendships are formed, confidence is built, and potential is realized.

We look forward to an amazing summer with your family!

We are so happy to have your children with us for the summer!

Please use the March Promo code MARCH26 at check out for 15% off

School Age Camp: 

All school age campers will have optional fun swim EVERYDAY. If your child would like to participate please send them with a bathing suit, towel, swim camp & goggles (if they prefer). All campers will get swim tested during the first week of camp. They will receive a swim cap to designate what level they can swim at. Your child needs to bring their swim cap EVERYDAY. They will NOT be allowed to swim without their swim camp. Swim caps will be available for purchase if your child loses theirs. 

CIT Camp: 

Our CIT program is designed for older children who are interested in developing leadership skills and gaining experience working with younger campers. CITs will:

• Assist counselors with daily activities and supervision of campers.

• Learn teamwork, communication, and leadership skills

• Participate in special training sessions to develop problem-solving and responsibility

• Serve as positive role models for other campers
  
  

CITs are supervised at all times and do not have full responsibility for campers. This program is a structured opportunity to learn valuable skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Session Information:

**Please sign up your child for the grade they will be entering this upcoming September to ensure proper group placement**

Preschool- PeeWee- Jr/Sr- CIT Camp 

Preschool= PreK3 & PreK4

PeeWee= Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Jr= 2nd & 3rd Grade

Sr= 4th, 5th & 6th Grade

CIT= 7th & 8th Grade 

Full 8 Week Session:

June 29th- August 21st 2026

Monthly Sessions:

June Session: June 29th- July 3rd, 2026

July Session: July 6th- July 31st, 2026

August Session: August 3rd-21st, 2026

 Hours: 7:00 am to 6:30 pm 

Phone: 973-772-7450

Vacation Camp: 

We will be offering 2 additional days of Vacation Camp after our regular camp season ends!

 August 24th & August 25th

 Available at an additional cost

 Please note: Lunch and snacks will not be provided.

 Limited spots available

Please be sure to register early to secure your child’s spot.

Child Care/ Summer Camp Directors: 

Olivia DePeri- oliviad@garfieldymca.com

Michele Florio- michelef@garfieldymca.com 

Camp Location: 

Preschool & Pee Wee Camp= 241 Ray Street Garfield NJ 

JR, SR, CIT= 33 Outwater Lane Garfield NJ 

Pricing: 

Pre School Summer Camp: 

2,500.00 

School Age Summer Camp:

1,950.00 

CIT Summer Camp: 1,000.00

The Garfield YMCA is proud to announce that we have been awarded Praesidium Accreditation by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. This prestigious honor publicly demonstrates that our organization has achieved the highest standards in abuse prevention following a rigorous process to implement Praesidium’s Accreditation Standards. Praesidium Accreditation provides solid proof of sound risk management practices and distinguishes the Garfield YMCA within our industry.

Additionally, The Garfield YMCA is proud to share that our camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA Accreditation is the gold standard for camp programs and signifies our commitment to the highest standards of health, safety, staff training, and program quality. To earn this distinction, our camp underwent a comprehensive review of operations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with rigorous national standards. Being an ACA Accredited Camp demonstrates our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching camp experience for every child and family we serve.

Subsidy & Scholarship:
Any and all subsidy inquiries go through Olivia. Please email her at oliviad@garfieldymca.com