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Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, will operate the weekday sleep-away camp Campus Kids in Blairstown beginning with the 2020 summer camp season. 

Supporters, alumni, and staff of Fairview Lake YMCA Camps will gather on Sunday, Jan. 26 to “Spark the Fire” as they kick off this year’s Annual Support Campaign.

Families can explore sleepaway and day camp options available during the summer for children ages 6 to 16.

While summer may seem far away, it’s never too early to start making plans. Reserving a spot early can help ensure your kids have a great experience at an affordable price for your family.

Practicing mindfulness can help relieve stress and anxiety in children, while promoting happiness. Here are several ways families can help kids use mindfulness at home.

The holidays are a great opportunity to start encouraging children to appreciate what they have in their own lives. 

Giving back doesn’t have to be a grand commitment. Even small tasks can make a big difference in other people’s lives.

For the ninth straight year, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, which includes Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, has received the top rating from the largest charity evaluator in the U.S. for its strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

The YMCA offers the following tips to help children of military families cope while loved ones serve overseas.

Donating your time to a cause is not just good for the community - it’s also beneficial for your long-term health.

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps’ unique location provides for easy access to two national destinations for outdoor recreation: the Delaware Water Gap and the Appalachian Trail. It also allows for campers to learn about the natural world by experiencing its beauty, and its challenges.

It was camper Sunjarae B.’s first time doing the two-week Explorers program in August, where he canoed more than 40 miles down the Delaware River and hiked more than 30 miles of the Appalachian Trail. He learned how important teamwork is.

Here are some easy ways to involve Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math in everyday activities and interactions.

Parents and families play an important role in ensuring that children are developing healthy habits, from eating well to sleeping well. 

The change in temperatures and fewer hours of sunlight that come with the colder months can make it difficult to maintain routines of getting outside and exercising. 

Do you know what your child is doing online - more specifically, their online conversations and what they post on social media?

A strong support system from family, peers and teachers is essential to a child’s emotional well-being. Here are some ways to build your child’s self-esteem on a daily basis.

To Fairview Lake YMCA Camps’ newest executive director, Marc Koch, working at camp is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle.

A lunch that is both filling and nutritious can also cut down on after-school snacking. Additionally, healthy eating habits can help prevent childhood obesity, and provide kids with the nutrients they need for their growth and development. 

Here’s a look at how traditional YMCA branches work year-round to make sure that everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

More than 170 golfers will play in the annual outing, which raises money to help underserved children attend camp, child care and other YMCA programs.

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is giving youth from other countries a taste of American life and camp, while providing opportunities for local campers to learn about other cultures.

Establishing a daily bedtime routine can help ensure children are getting the sleep they need.

Here are some tips to help you ease back into a new school year and routine, including strategies from the educational nonprofit, GreatSchools.

The YMCA’s Financial Assistance program helps individuals and families who want to participate in the Y’s programs and services, but have extenuating circumstances, such as caring for a parent, loss of a job, or medical bills.

In today’s busy world, routines can help families who are juggling work, school, after-school activities and the needs at home.

When it comes to inspiring young minds, there’s nothing like a breath of fresh air. While the classroom setting is, of course, paramount, bringing school groups into the great outdoors can unlock new horizons for students, improve their health ...

Kids come to camp to form bonds with other kids. At Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, they also form bonds with some fluffy and feathered creatures. A new small animal farm has been teaching campers how to care for other living things, in addition to ...

At Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, we strive everyday to be a place where children and adults from all backgrounds, and from all over the world, can play and grow together. Throughout the last century, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, and camps across the ...

Will you be checking in your child this summer for their first overnight experience at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps? Here’s a guide to help you prepare for the day and know what to expect when you arrive. Before you arrive Health History ...