The Campers Are Here

The halls of the West Morris YMCA are reverberating with the sounds of over 500 children enthusiastically participating in summer camp programs. Camps are located in five different locations, with two groups of younger children on site at the Y, two groups of older campers in separate areas of Hedden Park, and a fifth camp of varying ages in Long Valley at Schooley's Mountain Park. In addition to swim lessons or free swims at the YMCA pools, campers participate in sports, gymnastics, crafts, and fitness activities in lovely outdoor settings. All camps take a weekly off-site trip to a location geared to suit the campers' ages. Younger campers also benefit from the CATCH program (Coordinated Approach To Children's Health) which utilizes both nutrition and fitness components, proven to help fight childhood obesity.

Many campers will enjoy the full eight weeks of camp this year. Close to 50% of campers return each year for the full twelve year program from We, Me, You Club for three to five year olds, through Camp Wide Horizons for first to fourth graders, and on to Youth Adventure Camp in fifth to ninth grade and the Counselor-In-Training program for ninth and tenth graders. Whether participating for the full summer or only enrolling for one or two sessions, each camper can look forward to a fun-filled time at West Morris YMCA Day Camp.