Teen Trip Camp

TEEN TRIP IS NOW ALSO IN PARK RIDGE! Participants will meet each morning at 8:30apm at the Pascack Reformed Church, 65 Pascack Road, Park Ridge, or the Ridgewood, NJ.

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: $530 per one week session ($435 for session 1. No camp on July 4)

 

SESSION WEEKS AND TRIPS

1. July 1 - July 5 (no camp July 4)

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

2. July 8 - July 12

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

3.  July 15 - July 19

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

4.  July 22 - July 26

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

5.  July 29 - August 2

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

6. August 5 - August 9

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

7.  August 12 - August 16

    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

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Registering for YMCA Summer Camp 2013 online is easy!  To complete and submit a registration form online, please click here.  Upon receipt of your form, we will call you for your credit card or payment information.  At that time, you may choose to pay your balance in full or opt to pay a $100 non-refundable per child, per session deposit.  Full payment will be due May 17.

Campers must be Ridgewood YMCA members in order to participate (memberships begin at $50 per year). If your child is not a member, you may purchase a membership during your online registration.

In order for your child to attend summer camp, we also require medical forms to be filled in by your physician. Medical forms may be downloaded below.

PAPER REGISTRATION FORM: If you prefer, you may download and complete a registration form (PDF) and submit to the Ridgewood YMCA via fax (201.493.0606 attn: Joyce) or mail to Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

 

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Camp fees include a $100 per session deposit. 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.


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