With engaging activities, caring staff, and a safe, welcoming environment, every camper has the chance to learn, grow, and have fun. Join us for a summer where confidence builds, memories are made, and kids thrive.
Our campers enjoy a thoughtfully balanced program that combines recreation, creativity, and adventure. Each day features swimming at the beautiful Berkeley Heights Community outdoor pool (except on designated trip days), along with engaging games, arts and crafts, and enriching field trips to premier local destinations. At Camp Lagoonland, every experience is designed to inspire confidence, connection, and lasting summer memories!
AGES: 5–10
WEEKS: 1-10
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Join us at the beautiful Springfield Community Pool for a summer full of camp fun and adventures under the sun. Campers will swim twice daily, participate in sports, group games, arts and crafts, STEAM activities and more. Extended hours for Pre and Post Camp are available onsite. Each week's activities are planned around a theme including a weekly enrichment or special event! Half day options also available: 9AM-12PM or 1-4PM.
AGES: 5–13
WEEKS: 2-10
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM WITH HALF DAY OPTIONS
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Experience the magic of summer at Camp Cannundus! Now located at the beautiful Springfield Community Pool, Camp Cannundus is rooted in tradition and offers the perfect setting for friendship, growth, and adventure. Our campers enjoy a dynamic blend of outdoor exploration and engaging activities including swim three times a week. Each day brings new opportunities for creativity and discovery, from arts and crafts to sports and team building games. Weekly highlights include Theme Day, STEAM Day, and exciting field trips to local attractions. At Camp Cannundus, every moment is designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of the outdoors.
AGES: 5–10
WEEKS: 1-10
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Designed for the sports enthusiast and using the Y Super Sports Model, campers will develop fundamental athletic skills and techniques for a variety of sporting activities, while learning the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. Sports camp is held outdoors at the Springfield Community Pool and each day includes drills, skill development, learning the rules, game time & open play. Sports camp partakes in weekly field trips, swims three times a week at the Springfield Community Pool and participates in theme days with Camp Cannundus!
AGES: 6–13
WEEKS: 1-10
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Adventure meets tradition in Junior Travelers Camp. We blend the best of both worlds, classic camp experiences, refreshing pool days, and exhilarating trips, for a summer filled with discovery and fun. Each week brings new destinations and opportunities for adventure, ensuring no two days are ever the same. Past excursions have included Dave & Buster’s, Branchburg Sports Complex, Wild West City, Liberty Science Center, Tomahawk Lake, iPlay America, Funplex & Splash Zone, Medieval Times, Castaway Cove Mini Golf, laser tag, and more. At Travelers Camp, every journey is a chance to explore, connect, and make lasting summer memories.
AGES: 7-8
WEEKS: 4-7
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Adventure meets tradition in Travelers Camp. We blend the best of both worlds, classic camp experiences, refreshing pool days, and exhilarating trips, for a summer filled with discovery and fun. Each week brings new destinations and opportunities for adventure, ensuring no two days are ever the same. Past excursions have included Dave & Buster’s, Branchburg Sports Complex, Wild West City, Liberty Science Center, Tomahawk Lake, iPlay America, Funplex & Splash Zone, Medieval Times, Castaway Cove Mini Golf, laser tag, and more. At Travelers Camp, every journey is a chance to explore, connect, and make lasting summer memories.
AGES: 9–10
WEEKS: 4-7
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Adventure awaits at Teen Trek Camp! Designed for teens who crave exploration and connection, Teen Trek Camp offers unforgettable daily excursions across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Each trip is an opportunity for adventure, cultural discovery, and personal growth, all while building lasting friendships and creating incredible memories. Campers enjoy extended evening adventures on Tuesdays and swimming every Friday at the Berkeley Heights YMCA pool. Past excursions have included destinations such as Seven Presidents Beach, Six Flags, Tomahawk Lake, Dorney Park, TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park, Medieval Times, American Dream Water Park, Dave & Buster’s, and more. At Teen Trek, every day is a new journey worth taking.
AGES: 11–14
WEEKS: 4-8
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Set in the stunning Watchung Reservation, this camp challenges campers to master essential outdoor survival skills in a hands-on, action-packed environment. Campers will tackle map and compass navigation, hike trails, locate and purify water, practice a variety of knot tying techniques, create and interpret emergency signals, and learn to respond to common wilderness emergencies, including an introduction to wilderness first aid. Campers end the week grilling their own hot dogs and toasting marshmallows for s'mores! Every day is an opportunity to build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a deeper connection to the natural world, all while having an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
AGES: 8-12
WEEK: 8
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Looking for a camp option for the week that transitions back to school, well look no further! Camp-A-Palooza campers will build, create arts and crafts, explore S.T.E.A.M. experiments, play games as well as take local walking trips to the playground to local eateries in downtown Summit. Swimming, gym and playground time is also part of the daily schedule!
AGES: 4–7
WEEK: B
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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This travel camp blasts off and ends summer with a bang! Children enjoy whole days of field trips to state parks, the beach, museums, fun centers and other exciting locations like Jenkinsons Aquarium, Brnachburg Sports Complex, and Funplex! Campers will say farewell to summer with a pizza, pool and ice cream party on their last day!
AGES: 7-13
WEEK: B
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The VolunTeens program is a two-week summer experience designed for teens ages 13–17 who want to make a difference in their community while gaining real-world skills. Participants spend half the day volunteering at organizations in and around the community—such as the Summit YMCA, Berkeley Heights YMCA, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Junior League Thrift Shop, Summit Free Public Library, and more! Through hands-on service, leadership activities, and team-building experiences, teens learn responsibility, communication, and the value of giving back. VolunTeens also explore different community sectors, meet local leaders, and work together on meaningful projects that strengthen our neighborhoods. This program is perfect for students looking to earn volunteer hours, build their resumes, develop leadership skills, and make new friends—all while having a fun, rewarding summer experience.
AGES: 13-17
WEEKS: 3-4
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Summit Area YMCA’s Leaders in Training (LIT) program is a summer offering for teens ages 13-16 that blends hands-on leadership development with practical experience. Over selected weeks in June through August, LIT participants engage in weekly leadership workshops, receive training in working with children of all ages, accompany YMCA camp trips, and learn how to become future summer camp counselors. They are evaluated, mentored by experienced staff, and given real responsibilities in camp settings, all while growing confidence, communication skills, and a deeper sense of service and teamwork.
AGES: 13-16
WEEKS: 1-2, 7-8
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Teen Chef Summer Program is a two-week, hands-on culinary experience where teens explore the fun and creativity of summer-themed cooking. From refreshing appetizers to flavorful entrées and delicious desserts, students will learn to prepare a variety of dishes inspired by the best flavors of the season. Throughout the program, participants gain essential kitchen skills, learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits, and build confidence as young chefs. Teens will work alongside peers to chop, mix, sauté, bake, and taste their way through new recipes each day, all while understanding the nutrients that fuel their bodies. Whether they’re beginners or budding culinary enthusiasts, teens will walk away with practical cooking experience, improved teamwork skills, and a collection of summer recipes they’ll be excited to recreate at home.
AGES: 13-17
WEEKS: 5-6
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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MAD SCIENCE
A combination of biology, chemistry, and forensics! Campers learn about the human body, explore chemical reactions, and solve a “mad” science mystery.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 6
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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MAD SCIENCE
Our Jr. Chemists will explore the fun side of chemistry as they mix, pour, and experiment through fizzing, bubbling, and glowing reactions in this exciting, hands-on camp.
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 5
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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MAD SCIENCE
Curiosity meets creativity! Campers work together to design and test bridges, boats, and catapults—launching rockets and solving engineering challenges that stretch their imaginations.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 7
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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MAD SCIENCE
From early flight to rocket propulsion, children build and test flying devices while discovering Newton’s laws and exploring our Milky Way galaxy.
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 5
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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MAD SCIENCE
Campers dive into the science of robotics! They’ll explore circuits, sensors, and robotic design, and even build their very own working robot to take home.
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 6
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program sends children on a quest for exploration! Campers will discover comets, planets, stars, and more—setting their sights on the wonders of space science.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 2
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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MAD SCIENCE
Campers explore the physics of flight and rocket design as they build and launch real model rockets—learning about aerodynamics and propulsion along the way.
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 2
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Campers explore the science of motion, energy, and living things, experimenting with chemistry, engineering, and biology through hands-on discovery.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 8
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Calling all agents! In this spy-themed camp, children uncover the science of forensics and evidence analysis as they take on the role of a secret agent solving mysteries.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 8
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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This active coding experience turns STEM learning into movement and play! Kids stomp, jump, and code their way through challenges that promote teamwork and creativity.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 7
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Students learn the basics of electronics while conducting hands-on experiments with different educational kits: Snap circuits, Makey Makey, littleBits. Student can build exciting and challenging projects as AM radios, alarms, musical instruments, remote-controlled cars and more. More experienced students will use Arduino to connect computers, sensors, and output devices to create interactive objects that can sense and control objects in the real world (sample interactive projects include a motion detector, automatic night light, thermostat, or talking clock).
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 2
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Calling all young muggles! Step into a world of spells, potions, and hands-on magical creations. Campers will design and build their own light-up magic wands, engineer catapults to launch snitches across the room, and whip up bubbling “potions” through fun, science-based experiments. A week of pure imagination and wizarding adventure awaits!
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 8
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Students are introduced to various robotics concepts such as simple and motorized machines by building and programming robots with the LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set. The students have fun using motors and sensors and learning basic engineering concepts such as pulleys, belts, gears and levels.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 5
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Have fun while learning practical STEM skills. You are the engineer! Build your own remote control car, animal bot or electric guitar using the LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT Robotics Construction Set. The students build and program their robots using motors and external inputs such as touch, sound and light sensors. The students use their new skills to meet challenges such as following lines, processing sound or navigating a maze.
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 2
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Children will step into the role of real paleontologists as they investigate dig sites, use kid-friendly tools to uncover hidden fossils, and learn to identify the ancient creatures they belonged to. Throughout the week, campers will explore how dinosaurs lived, moved, and adapted. Plus, they'll put their new knowledge to the test by designing and building their very own dinosaur using everyday materials and tons of imagination.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 8
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Campers will dive into the tasty world where kitchen creativity meets real science. Using everyday ingredients, they’ll explore the chemistry of food through exciting, hands-on experiments, mixing, bubbling, and reacting their way to discoveries. Along the way, children will learn why these amazing reactions happen, turning ordinary cooking into a deliciously educational adventure.
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 5
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Our teams of mechanical engineers will apply basics of physics principles (Newton’s laws, force, energy, gravity, speed, friction) as they use the engineering design process to design and build their own roller coaster.
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 6
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Campers will dive into the Pokémon universe while sharpening real STEM skills. They’ll design and engineer their own Poké Ball, create original Pokémon characters, and build logic, critical-thinking, and strategy through interactive games and card play. It’s the perfect blend of creativity, problem-solving, and Pokémon fun!
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 7
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Three, two, one … blast off! Students will shoot for the moon this summer applying basic physics concepts (angles, trajectory, aerodynamics, thrust, Newton’s Laws) and the engineering design process in hands-on projects such as designing, building and launching their own rockets.
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 7
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Students are introduced to video game design where they will combine their creativity, storytelling skills with coding and strategy in order to create their world and characters create original games that are fun to play, not too easy to win, not too hard to lose and pleasing to the eyes.
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 6
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Get ready for the gooiest week of the summer! Slime Lab Camp takes messy fun to a whole new level as kids explore the science behind all things ooey, gooey, stretchy, and squishy. Throughout the week, campers will experiment with unique textures, colors, scents, and reactions while creating a variety of specialty slimes—from glittery and fluffy to magnetic and glow-in-the-dark. It’s hands-on chemistry disguised as irresistible fun!
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 4
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Ever wonder what makes the perfect pizza crust, how ice cream becomes the ultimate sundae, or what it really takes to hand-roll a bagel? In this delicious week-long adventure, campers will visit some of our favorite local restaurants to uncover the secrets behind their signature creations. Kids will enjoy behind-the-scenes kitchen tours, learn tips and tricks from talented local chefs, and of course, sample plenty of incredible food along the way. It’s hands-on culinary exploration at its tastiest!
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 3
SESSION: HALF-DAY AM
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Get ready to move, groove, and go viral (in the best way)! In this high-energy camp, dancers will learn today’s most popular and kid-friendly TikTok© routines while building confidence, rhythm, and coordination. Campers will practice choreography, explore creative expression, and work together to film their own fun, age-appropriate dance clips. It’s the perfect mix of fitness, teamwork, and trending dance fun!
AGES: 8–12
WEEKS: 4
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Let your creativity run wild! Campers will dive into a colorful world of painting, sculpting, and mixed-media projects while learning about famous artists and exploring their own unique style. Each day brings new techniques, fun challenges, and masterpieces to take home! Campers will also take a trip to Color Me Mine!
AGES: 5–8
WEEKS: 3
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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This summer, children will experience a season full of joy and exploration in a safe, supportive environment led by our experienced, nurturing teachers. Each week, our Adventurers dive into a new theme that inspires creativity, curiosity, and learning through hands-on activities, special on-site events, and exciting field trips. Activities will include arts and crafts, outdoor play, dance, sports, gardening, STEAM projects, and daily water fun, plus multiple swim sessions each week at the Springfield Community Pool. With this perfect blend of learning, creativity, and play, our program helps children build new skills, make lasting friendships, and create wonderful summer memories.
AGES: 4–7
MONTHLY SESSIONS: JULY, AUGUST
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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A first summer experience for preschool children, chance to make new friends, swim three days a week, arts and crafts, STEM, story time, sports, group games, field trips/special events and more! Campers must be 3 years old by June 1, 2026 and fully toilet trained. Parents can drop off each day knowing their children will be safe and engage in exciting daily activities. Counselor to camper ratio is 1:6.
AGES: 3–5
WEEKS: 1-10
SESSION: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The perfect afternoon compliment to any morning specialty camp! Sidekick campers will spend their afternoon at the Summit YMCA, spend time outdoors on the Summit Green playing group games and sports and swim Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Specialty Sidekick is available as an add-on only to campers enrolled in our half day specialty camps. Transportation for Specialty Sidekick is included between campsites.
AGES: 5–12
WEEKS: 2–8
SESSION: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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Extended care for pre-camp & post-camp is available every week at the Berkeley Heights YMCA and the Summit YMCA. Transportation from pre-camp to the child’s full day camp is included in the cost of pre-camp. Transportation from full day camp to post-camp is included in the cost of post-camp.
AGES: 3–16
WEEKS: 1–10
SESSION: PRE/POST DAY
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