Newark Summer Day Camp

 YMCA Day Camp is the place to be in the summer!  It's FUN!

• It's where you make new friends.
• It's a safe and caring environment.
• It's where you play games, stay active & grow in spirit, mind and body.
• It's where you learn about fair play and develop new skills through cool. challenging activities.

Financial Assistance - Need-based financial assistance is available and we accept Program for Parents subsidies.  Please contact Cynthia Jerez at extension 6899, cjerez@newarkymca.org  for more information.

Newark Summer Day Camp (Ages 6-7)
Days:            Monday - Friday 
Dates:           June 25 through August 17, 2012 (camp operates in two week sessions)

Location:       Newark YMCA, 600 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Time:             9:00 am-5:00 pm (extended hours available, 7:30 am-6:00 pm)

Lunch

• Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for all participants by the Sunup Food Program of Newark.  Parents are welcome to send a snack with their child.  

Camp Activities

• Campers are put in age appropriate groups.
• Campers participate in age appropriate activities
• Activities are scheduled in 60 minute intervals. 
• Activities include; arts and crafts, sports, group and team building games, talent shows, dance, guest speakers, etc.

Supervision

• We maintain a 1 to 10 staff to child ratio
• We hire high school seniors or college students as summer staff.
• Camp Staff must be at least 18 years of age and complete a 16-hour training session.

Swimming

• Children will swim five days a week.
• Children must pass a swim test in order to move to the deep end of the pool
• Swim sessions are recreational. Swim lessons available at an additional fee.
• Please provide a swim suit, bathing cap and towel.

Trips

• There is one trip to Camp Linwood MacDonald per session.
• Parents are welcome to attend any trip but are responsible for their own transportation.  Child must remain with camp group.  

 For a Summer Day Camp registration form, click here.

Summer Camp is one of those few places where children learn who they really are and who they can become.  Ask any person about their most memorable summer time experience and summer camp often tops the list.

Camp gives children the opportunity to learn, grow and have fun in a safe, caring environment. Our campers will be  surrounded by committed staff, handpicked for their dedication to children and the camp experience.  We are excited to provide your child with an experience that emphasizes the inherent worth of every child.

At camp, it dosen't matter how much money you have, where you are from, what religion you practice, or any other labeling stereotype; you are just a camper.  That's why camp is a place where kids learn how to accept others and find the value in themselves and every other camper.