Teen Trip Camp


Download our Summer Camp 2012 Guide (PDF)

Pre-teens and teens expand their horizons on day trips to area tri-state hot spots such as water parks, ballgames, 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.

AGES: 11 - 15

HOURS: 8:30am-5:30pm (determined by destination)

LOCATION: Meets at the Ridgewood YMCA

RATIO: 10 campers per 1 YMCA Counselor; limit 30 campers/session

FEES: $500 per one week session ($400 for session 1. No camp on July 4)

 

SESSION WEEKS AND TRIPS

1. July 2 - July 6 (no camp July 4)

    Tomahawk Lake & Water Slides
    Dorney Park
    Splashdown Water Park
    Mountain Creek

2. July 9 - July 13

    Hurricane Harbor
    NBC Studios Tour
    Jenkinson Beach
    Giants/Jets Stadium Tour and Bowling
    Delaware River Rafting

3.  July 16 - July 20

    Mountain Creek
    Casino Pier Amusement Park
    Staten Island Yankees Game
    The Maritime Aquarium / Norwalk, CT.
    Madame Tussauds Wax Museum & South Street Seaport 

4.  July 23 - July 27

    Disc Golf and Bowling
    Space Odyssey Family Entertainment Center
    Mets vs. Nationals Baseball Game
    Dorney Park
    Museum of Natural History

5.  July 30 - August 3

    Camp Bernie (High Ropes/Pool Party)
    Jenkinson Beach
    Tomahawk Lake & Water Slides
    Ice Skating & Bowling
    Intrepid Tour & Mini Golf

6. August 6 - August 10

    Hurricane Harbor
    Dorney Park
    Jenkinson Beach
    Mets vs. Marlins Baseball Game
    Indoor Rock Climbing

7.  August 13 - August 17

    Casino Pier Amusement Rides & Beach
    Monster Mini Golf & Movies   Jenkinson Beach
    Camp Bernie Experience
    Delaware River Rafting
    NY Hall of Science

*trip itinerary subject to change for weather conditions


HOW TO REGISTER

To register for YMCA Summer Camp 2012, simply complete the registration form below and return to the Ridgewood YMCA at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or fax number 201.493.0606. Upon receipt, we’ll send you medical forms to be filled in by your physician along with additional camp info.

Campers must be Ridgewood YMCA members in order to participate (memberships begin at $50 per year). A $100 deposit per child per session is due at time of registration in order to secure your camper’s spot in camp. Deposits and membership fees are non-refundable.

 

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION POLICY

All deposits and membership fees are non-refundable.

Camp fees may be refunded as follows:

  • Cancellations more than 30 days before your session start date will receive 100% refund (minus deposit and membership fees)
  • Cancellations within 15-30 days before your session starts will receive a 50% refund (minus deposit and membership fees)
  • No refunds will be allowed within 2 weeks of start of your camper’s session.


If your child is absent from camp for medical reasons (a physicians’s note will be required) for five consecutive days, we will attempt to place your child in another session or will issue a credit voucher. There will be no credits issued for vacations, incidental absences, transportation delays or dismissals from camp


STAFF AND TRANSPORTATION

Staffed with adult (21+) directors; transportation provided by fully insured carriers in seatbelt-equipped, air-conditioned school bus driven by licensed driver.


CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

Camp Scholarships are available based on camp capacity, demonstrated need and the YMCA’s ability to fund the assistance. To apply for a camp scholarship, please complete the Financial Assistance Application at the bottom of this page and return to Julie Gallanty at 201.444.5600 x332 or email jgallanty@ridgewoodymca.org. All requests for camp scholarships are confidential. Completed camp scholarship applications must be submitted by April 16, 2012.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

Every day, campers should bring a backpack, a healthy lunch and afternoon snack, a water bottle, sunscreen, sneakers, a swim suit and towel. Please label all of your child’s belongings. All left items will be donated at the end of summer.

DO NOT BRING

We are a nut free camp so please do not send your child to camp with any products containing nuts. Also, please do not send your child to camp with electronics (iPods, Nintendo DS, etc.). The Y is not responsible if items are lost or stolen.

MEDICATIONS

Please note on your child’s registration form any special medication (prescription or non) that he/she needs. Medication must be stored in your child’s backpack in its original container and with complete written instructions.

CAMP CONTACT INFORMATION

Michael Rainere, Youth and Teen Director
mrainere@ridgewoodymca.org /  201.444.5600 x339

John Duke, Assistant Branch Director
jduke@ridgewoodymca.org /  201.444.5600 x337
 
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