Program Policies

FAIRVIEW LAKE YMCA CAMPS AGREEMENT WITH CAMPER'S PARENTS - SLEEPAWAY CAMP

MEMBERSHIP 

All children must have a current YMCA membership, valid through the duration of their stay at camp. The $50 membership fee (if applicable) must be paid at the time of registration. At the time of registration, non-members become Fairview Lake YMCA Camps Summer Youth Members.

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS 

A deposit is required at the time of registration. This deposit is applied to the total tuition bill. The $50 membership fee (if applicable) must accompany the registration.

SIBLING DISCOUNT

If more than one child from the same family is enrolled in camp you will receive a 5% discount for each additional child. Discount applies to the lower-priced session(s). The discount is only applied to camp tuition fees, and are not applicable for Membership or CIT fees.

PAYMENT POLICY 

Payment is due in full by June 1. Please make your payment on time so that you do not incur a $50 late fee. 

REFUND POLICY 

Deposit fees are non-refundable. Entire camp fees are also non-refundable if a camper leaves due to homesickness, dismissal, or voluntary withdrawal. Fees paid over and above the deposit are refundable ONLY if cancellation is made at least 30 days before the start of the camp session. If it is deemed advisable to send a camper home for an EXTENDED period for medical reasons, one-half of the unexpired portion of the session will be refunded. If the participant is unable to attend due to illness, a letter from a doctor will be necessary to facilitate any refund. The doctor would need to excuse the child saying they are physically unable to attend camp. Refunds and exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis and must be cleared up by August 31st.

PERMISSIONS

Our camps are for those who enjoy camping. Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. It is understood that all participants will be treated as individuals and respect will be shown for reasonable differences in tastes, preferences, abilities, and range of behavior patterns. The Y reserves the right to dismiss a participant from the camp whose special needs we are not able to meet or whose conduct is not in the best interest of the total camp, without a refund. 

I agree that certain activities of the YMCA have risks that are inherent to the activity. Since most members and participants have health and accident insurance, the cost of additional insurance has not been included in membership or program fees. I agree to indemnify and save harmless the YMCA from any claims or demands arising out of any such injuries or losses.

I grant permission to Fairview Lake YMCA Camps and the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, its agents, and its employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to produce photographs and video taken of my child, myself, and members of my family while at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps for any lawful purpose including publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade, or historical archive in any manner or in any medium by Fairview Lake YMCA Camps or the American Camp Association. I hereby release Fairview Lake YMCA Camps and the American Camp Association and its legal representatives from liability for any violation or claims relating to said images or video.

Furthermore, I grant permission to use the statements of my child, myself, or my family members given during an interview or evaluation with or without my name for the purpose of advertising and publicity without restriction to time limit or geographic area. I waive my right, my child’s rights, and my family’s rights to any and all compensation stemming from the use of these materials.

I agree to place my child in the care of the camp, subject to all its rules and regulations. As required by New Jersey State Law, I give permission for my child to handle and fire a rifle, hatchet and/or bow and arrow, and to participate in out-of-camp trips.