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 As families shift their summer plans amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges offers virtual program options to keep kids active and engaged all summer long. 

By now you have received the official announcement from Marc Koch, our Executive Director, that we have canceled our sleep-away camps at Fairview Lake for the summer of 2020. Along with our camp families and friends, we share the disappointment and sadness a summer without camp brings.

We also recognize you will need to break this difficult news to your family, and we want to help support you as a parent. You know your child best, and you are the best person to talk with them about what this summer will look like.

We hope you are healthy and well. It is with great sadness we announce we are canceling sleep-away camp at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps for the summer of 2020.

Open for Summer Family Rentals Beginning June 28, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps will offer Family Cabin Rentals all summer long. Rent one of our cabins for a week or more, and enjoy activities, meals, and the beauty of Fairview Lake in your own private ...

For many families though, budgeting for day or sleepaway camp while also planning for expenses like summer vacations and child care is challenging. Sometimes just saving money isn’t enough. 

The stresses of daily life and social pressures young women face often cause them to put aside their own health and well-being. Here are some ways to help young women lead healthier lives.

To help you decide which summer camp program is the right fit for your family, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps provides a list of questions to ask directors when comparing programs. 

A healthy lifestyle is essential for keeping our hearts beating, and in turn, keeping our bodies functioning as they should.

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.