Summer Day Camp 2010
(Ages 4 to 12) - Pre-K through 8th Grades

Summer Camp Registration Form

Important Dates & Camp Rates

Camp Packet & Info Sheets

Financial Aid Forms

Camp Pictures

Our Mission
Enriching the lives of young people through creative program opportunities.

About Our Camp
Safety is stressed at our camp. We want all campers to have a fun, challenging, enriching experience at camp-one that is memorable and fulfilling. Click here for more reasons to pick our camp!

We offer six core weeks of camp. During these six weeks campers are grouped according to age/grade and all follow a specific pre-planned schedule. The day is comprised of approximately 10 mods. Mods are blocks of time. Each group follows their own schedule and some of the typical offerings within each mod are as follows: swimming, nature, arts and crafts, sports, games and talent show rehearsals. Every Friday is a special day. We either present a talent show for the parents or the campers take part in a Camp Fire Friday where the whole camp participates in a mock camp fire with songs and stories and an afternoon of carnival style games with food and prizes.

In addition to the regularly scheduled days we also offer special event days, in house programs and age appropriate field trips throughout the summer. This type of planning is preplanned by year round staff with attention to detail to ensure a well rounded, age appropriate, challenging and memorable program to be had by all.

Hours
For all weeks the basic camp day runs from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Extended care is offered between 7:00 - 9:00 am and/or 4:00 - 6:00 pm at which time a modified program will be offered. To get more information about rates, click here.

Week 7 is a special week with the 3 big camp events all being held on Friday, August 6, 2010. The week entails a Talent Show, Family Picnic, and Sleepover (sleepover is for 4th to 8th graders)

We also offer Travel Weeks, towards the end of the summer after the commencement of the 6 week core program. During travel weeks daily field trips are schedule to parks, indoor recreation centers, swimming, bowling, movies, museums, or other area attractions. Friday of each week will be reserved as a rain date or for pizza parties at The Youth Center. The fee includes all admissions. Campers must provide their own lunch every day but the Fridays. Specific details and permission slip to follow. Limited enrollment accepted.

We are not a summer rec or extended year day care program. We offer a bonafide day camp, accredited by the ACA (American Camp Association), and licensed by the state of New Jersey.

What is the ACA?
ACA Accreditation means that your child's came cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of all its operation-from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. The ACA collaborated with experts-from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child's camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and the ACA form a partnershup that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

Staff
Our camp employs year-round staff, including carefully screened, selected and trained summer staff members, who are eager to provide the best summer experience for all campers. All are trained, prior to the start of the season in general camp procedures and certifications in CPR, First Aid, lifeguarding and WSI (Water Safety Instructor) are possessed by appropriately selected staff members.

Lead counselors and group counselors are adults. We employ a minimal number of Junior Counselors ages 16 and 17 to assist adult counselors. Those that are employed usually come up through the ranks and are always exceptional at what they do.

Ratios
We are small and we know our campers. Our staff to camper ratio is between 1:4 and 1:10, depending on the age and activity to ensure the best supervision possible for your child.

New Drop In Services for 2010
Yes, we are actually offering drop in services for day camp. ALL FORMS medical and emergency must be completed in advance (at least 7 days prior to first day of camp) in order to be eligible for this service. Providing forms are completely, a parent can call and register 12-24 hours before requested day for child care or camp if space is available. The child would participate in most regular camp/child care activities with may mean being grouped with various ages. Swimming and field trips are contingent on a drop-in basis. However, there is no guarantee. Everyone must bring complete change of clothing, lunch, and medication if needed.

Fee: $50 per day Camp, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. With Before and After care, $60.

Please be advised that the Camp Director assigns campers to appropriate groups based on camper's grad/age, group census or at the director's discretion.

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Would you love your children to attend camp but not sure you can afford it?  We may be able to help:

Financial Assistance is available to families meeting established income guidelines.    Call (908) 537-4594 for details and to request a confidential Financial Assistance application.  Based on a sliding scale basis, full and partial Scholarships available; minimal fees may apply.

IMPORTANT:  A packet including health history will be available and will need to be completed and returned before your child will be allowed to attend camp.

The  Youth Center reserves the right to cancel sessions with insufficient enrollment and credit or refund any payments already received.  Not responsible for typographical errors or errors of omission.  Additionally, The Youth Center reserves the right to make changes or alterations with any program or fees as deemed necessary.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON