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CAMP POLICIES

2026 SUMMER CAMP

REGISTRATION 

Summit Area YMCA Membership is required to register for camp online. Summer camp registration (with the exception of The Learning Circle YMCA summer camps) is online only. You may reserve a space for your child by paying the full camp fee or with a non-refundable $50 deposit for each week of camp, $100 deposit for travel camps. Payments due on June 1, June 15, July 1 and July 15 will automatically be charged to the credit/debit card on file unless alternative arrangements are made with the Camp Registrar.

To ensure a safe and quality camp experience for all campers, online registration will end 10 days in advance of the start of the camp week. No registrations will be accepted the weekend before the camp week begins. If late registration is accepted, there is a $30 late registration fee for day camp and $15 late registration fee for add-on programs. Late registrations must be requested via the Camp Registrar

If the Emergency Contact Information is incomplete for your child, their camp registrations will be rejected.  

CAMP TRANSFERS 

To change your child’s camp registration, a  Camp Transfer form found here must be completed online and submitted following this Schedule; May 25th for Weeks 1 – 2, June 8th for Weeks 3 – 5, June 29th for Weeks 6 – 8 and July 6th for Weeks 9 – B. A $25 processing fee will be charged to your account and processed at the time of switch. For late submissions, a $35 late processing fee will be charged, if granted. As a one-time courtesy, the first change request will be processed at no charge if received prior to March 1, 2026. If a change is made after the promotional period, the discount will not be honored and the difference in pricing will be charged. 

If you have specific billing questions please contact us.

TERMINATION POLICY 

The Summit Area YMCA reserves the right to suspend and/or terminate camp services for the following reasons: 

  1. Overdue fee payment(s).
    2. Harassment, intimidation or bullying whether written, physical,verbal or via electronic communication will not be tolerated. Any action that disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of camp or the rights of the other campers may be considered grounds for suspension and/or termination. 
    3. Chronic tardiness at pick-up time. 
    4. Chronic failure to inform the YMCA of a child’s absence. 
    5. Use/possession of illegal substances or weapons. 
    6. Any child who leaves camp on their own without notification will not be allowed to return to camp for the rest of the season. 
    7. No refunds will be issued if a camper is terminated because of their involvement regarding items 1 through 6 in the Termination Policy list. 
    8. Incomplete or inaccurate emergency contact information.

View all policies in the complete Summer Camp Parent Handbook 

PAYMENT & DEPOSITS 

You may reserve a space for your child by paying the full camp fee or with a non-refundable $50 deposit for each week of camp. Payments due June 1, June 15, July 1, and July 15 will automatically be charged to the credit/debit card on file unless alternative arrangements are made with the Camp RegistrarCheck this link goes to Giselle’s email We determine refunds and credits on a case-by-case basis. 

If you have specific billing questions, please contact us. 

PAYMENT DUE DATES 

WEEK 1: 6/15 – 6/19 | JUNE 1 

WEEK 2: 6/22 – 6/26 | JUNE 1 

WEEK 3: 6/29 – 7/3 | JUNE 15 

WEEK 4: 7/6 – 7/10 | JUNE 15 

WEEK 5: 7/13 – 7/17 | JUNE 15 

WEEK 6: 7/20 – 7/24 | JULY 1 

WEEK 7: 7/27 – 7/31 | JULY 1 

WEEK 8: 8/3 – 8/7 | JULY 1 

WEEK 9: 8/10 -8/14 | JULY 15 

WEEK 10: 8/17 – 8/21 | JULY 15 

WEEK B: 8/24 – 8/28 | JULY 15 

CANCELLATION POLICY 

Cancellation Policy: All deposits made at time of registration are non-refundable. (If paid in full at the time of registration, camp fees may be refunded prior to April 15, 2026, less the deposit). Refunds will be made in the same form as payment was made. For requests submitted after April 15, 2026, no refunds will be given. 

Payments will be scheduled at the time of registration. Please notify the Business Office of any credit card/banking information changes to avoid any type of decline/delinquent payment fees. If payments need to be split between two different parties, please contact the Business Office to make this arrangement. To ensure a safe and quality camp experience for all campers, online registration will end ten days prior to the start of the upcoming camp week. Any registration processed after deadline must be approved by the Camp Director first. A $30 late processing fee will be charged for all camps, a $15 late processing fee will be charged for pre/post and transportation requests.  

To cancel any camp registration, please complete our Summer Camp Change Request Form. If you need to request changes for multiple children, a separate request form must be completed for each child. 

If you have specific billing questions please contact us

REGISTRATION HELP 

Need assistance with camp registration? View our Online Registration Help Guide for step by step instructions. 

If you need to reactivate your child’s membership, please complete the Membership Change Request form. We will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm the change was processed so you can complete your camp registration. If your payment method is no longer on file, we will contact you for one. Please be sure to include an accurate phone number in your request. If you are unable to complete your request online, please call us during business hours: Summit YMCA (908)273-3330 or Berkeley Heights YMCA (908)464-8373. 

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If you have specific questions about summer camp options or policies, please click here to contact us by email. 

 

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Team Member

Kelly McHugh

Associate Executive Director

kelly.mchugh@thesay.org