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Ridgewood YMCA Camps
WELCOME TO RIDGEWOOD YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2013!
Thank you for choosing the Ridgewood Y for your summer day camp! We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life, and we are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment where your kids can learn, grow and discover. At Ridgewood Y Day Camps, your child will develop friendships, learn skills in a new environment, and make memories that will last a lifetime
WHY CHOOSE THE YMCA FOR YOUR CHILD'S SUMMER?
The YMCA knows children. We know they need to spend time outdoors practicing social and decision making skills that are new to them. We know they need to be inspired and mentored by the adults in their lives. Our camps offer all of these things and so much more! Ridgewood YMCA camps are safe, fun, educational and include value-based programming focused on honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. We look forward to getting to know your children and helping them discover all the magic and wonder the summer of 2013 has to offer.
- Safety is always our top priority at camp. We offer exceptional counselor to camper ratios so you can rest assured that your child will receive the best care and attention
- Amazing staff with more than 35 hours of pre-summer training including CPR and First Aid
- Structured days filled with creative activities and fun
- First rate swim instruction under the supervision of the YMCA Aquatic Directors
- Weekly speciality camps (Camp Pamacka only)
- We are peanut free for those with allergies
- Before and After Care available
- All campers receive 2013 summer camp T-shirts
The Ridgewood Y offers camps for young people of all ages. Please click one of the below links for further details:
Pre-Summer Fun Camp (ages 5-11)
Can’t wait for summer camp? Join us for Pre-Summer Fun Camp and get started early on summer fun! Sign up for one or more of these five days pre-summer fun before we kick-off the day camp season!
Your child’s first camp experience is a special one. Our Y’s Kidz day camp has been specially designed with our youngest campers in mind to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to play, grow and make friends. Days are filled with fun and stimulating activities including swim lessons, sports and games, theme days, art projects, songs, and much more!
For over 35 years, Camp Pamacka has offered children ages 6-13 the opportunity to expand their talents and interests, build self confidence, and create lasting memories and friendships. Pamacka days are packed with swim lessons (taught by certified YMCA instructors), sports, camp songs, games, special trips, theme parties and of course, loads of fun!
This summer, we’re also offering exciting Specialty Camps sure to satisfy all campers! See next page 6 for our full list of Specialty Camps.
Pre-teens and teens expand their horizons on day trips to area tri-state hot spots such as water parks, ball games, NYC attractions, and the Jersey Shore.
Each morning, YMCA team building exercises start the day ensuring a fun and fulfilling experience for each participant. Whether you sign up with a friend or on your own, every week there’s the opportunity to make new friends.
Whether it’s overnight camp or adventure day camp, YMCA Camp Bernie has it all! Nestled in the beautiful Schooley Mountains of Warren County New Jersey, Camp Bernie provides a wide variety of activities to help kids succeed, make new friends, build confidence, develop skills and have FUN! Program offerings include swimming, archery, climbing tower, mountain biking, horseback riding, adventure trips and much more.
International Camp Program 2013
Each year, the Ridgewood YMCA introduces young people to life in other cultures through its International Camp Program (ICP).
ICP provides life-changing cultural experiences and the opportunity for personal growth, greater self-confidence and independence for young people grades 10-12.
This year, participants in the program will travel to the Dominican Republic. Throughout the program, participants will interact with our international YMCA counterparts while performing much needed community service projects in those countries.