YMCA of Montclair Summer Day Camps

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At the YMCA of Montclair, our camps offer children and teens — ages 2 to 16— a safe, exciting, and memory-making experience.

Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character, and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities.

Our camps teach self-reliance and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership, amidst the fun of sports, art, games, outdoor adventure, water activities, and meaningful relationships.

YMCA of Montclair counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper. We have a retention rate of approximately 80%. Our staff has been with us for a number of years, and many of our staff have even been campers.

Our staff go through rigorous training with over 20 hours of both online and in-person training, including COVID protocols, and to recognize signs of and prevent child abuse, harassment, and bullying.

Financial assistance is available for those with limited financial resources who desire to send kids to our camps. To be eligible, campers must reside within our service area: Bloomfield, Bloomingdale, Clifton, Cedar Grove, Glen Ridge, Haskell, Hewitt, Montclair, Verona, Wanaque, and West Milford.

YMCA CAMPS:

• TIME FOR TWOS (age 2): Jun 22 - Aug 21
• CAMP AT THE LAKE TRADITIONAL ACA Accredited (ages 5-14): Jun 29 - Sep 4
• CAMP AT THE LAKE SPECIALTY SPORTS/OUTDOOR EDUCATION (ages 8-14): Jul 6 - Aug 14
• Camp at the Lake CIT Program (ages 15-16 entering 9th & 10th grade: Jul 6 - Aug 14
• CAMP AT THE LAKE JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS (ages 11-14 entering 6th grade)
• EXPLORERS (ages 9-12): Jun 29 - Aug 21
• NEW ADVENTURES (ages 3-6): Jun 29 - Aug 7
• NEW DISCOVERIES (ages 4-9): Jun 29 - Aug 14
• TRAILBLAZERS (ages 8.5-10); June 29 - Aug 14
• YOUTH BASKETBALL ALL-STARS (YBA) (ages 8-13): Jun 29 - Aug 7; Aug 10-14
• NEW TEEN TRAVEL CAMP (ages 12-14); Jul 6-Aug 14

Visit our booth from 12pm - 3pm at the 2026 NJ Camp Fairs

• Sun, Feb 1, 2026 @ Montclair Art Museum in Montclair NJ