Traditional Summer Camps in New Jersey
If you're looking for a traditional camp experience for your child, look no further than Fairview Lake YMCA Camps. Located on a lake in beautiful New Jersey, this traditional camp has everything you'd expect from a summer camp and then some. We provide camping adventures for kids, as well as sports, swimming, and much more. We focus on building confidence and fostering a sense of confidence through a wide range of activities. Fairview Lake YMCA Camps has been open for over 100 years, and in that time, we've seen many a camper grow into the best version of themselves. Curious about our traditional camps? Learn more here or ask our staff!
Consider One of Our Traditional Camps
Summer camps are important for a plethora of reasons. Not only do children learn to be independent, but they also develop the skills to make friends and think for themselves. At Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, we strive to make our traditional camps a home away from home. Children will live in a cabin with bunk mates of similar age, supervised by trained counselors. As a traditional camper, they will choose activities that interest them as well as participate in group activities, swim lessons and more.
SPACE IS LIMITED IN ALL OF OUR TRADITIONAL CAMPS.
Please click the "Register Today" button to go to our live registration portal - which has the most up-to-date information on availability and waitlists. If there is a waitlist, we do encourage you to place your child on it. There is no financial obligation to waitlist, and if a space opens for your child we will contact you!
Camp Minisink: Perfect for Younger Campers
Coed, Entering Grades 2-4
Camp Minisink is perfect for children in grades 2 through 4. Younger campers need a unique experience to handle time away from home and make connections with their peers. As this might well be your child's first time away from home, we strive to provide a comforting environment where they can be themselves. Our daily programs offer a mix of structured activities and free choice. Each camper has swim lessons and participates in group activities with their cabin mates. In addition to these daily sessions, your child might also play sports with their newfound friends or try their hand at arts and crafts. One, two, and three-week sessions are available.
Minisink campers reside in our traditional cabins, which have bunk beds, electricity, and bathrooms with flush toilets and showers.
3 Week Camp, Coed, (Gr. 2-4)
Session 1: June 29 - July 19 $4,216 CURRENT RATE: $4,137
Session 2: July 20- August 9 $4,216 CURRENT RATE: $4,137
2 Week Camp, Coed, (Gr. 2-4)
July 6-19 $2,985 CURRENT RATE: $2,930
July 27 - August 9 $2,985 CURRENT RATE: $2,930
1 Week Camp, Coed, (Gr. 2-4)
June 29 - July 5 $1,498 CURRENT RATE: $1,470
July 20-26 $1,498 CURRENT RATE: $1,470
Give Your Daughter the Best Summer at Camp Laurel Ridge
Girls, Entering Grades 5-10
If you're seeking a traditional camp for your daughter in grades 5 through 10, Camp Laurel Ridge is the place you've been looking for. Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is proud to operate this camp for young women, and we've designed our activities to promote self-confidence and teamwork. Your daughter will have the chance to participate in swimming lessons, free play, and special activities such as dance, archery, and much more. Camp Laurel Ridge offers registration for three-week sessions.
Laurel Ridge campers reside in our traditional cabins, which have bunk beds, electricity, and bathrooms with flush toilets and showers.
Three-Week Camp, Girls Entering Grades 5-10
Session 1: June 29 - July 19 $4,216 CURRENT RATE: $4,137
Session 2: July 20- August 9 $4,216 CURRENT RATE: $4,137
Your Son Can Spend Summer at Camp Kittatinny!
Boys, Entering Grades 5-10
Camp Kittatinny is geared toward boys in grades 5 through 10. Our campers participate in a wide range of activities, including sports, swimming, and free choice sessions. During their time at this traditional camp, young men learn to build confidence and become motivated. Available for three-week sessions, campers leave our programs with a heightened sense of self-esteem and a plethora of lifelong friends! Your son can pick week-long activities like archery, arts and crafts, or climbing to build his skills or try something new.
Kittatinny campers reside in our traditional cabins, which have bunk beds, electricity, and bathrooms with flush toilets and showers.
Three-Week Camp, Boys Entering Grades 5-10
Session 1: June 29 - July 19 $4,216 CURRENT RATE: $4,137
Session 2: July 20- August 9 $4,216 CURRENT RATE: $4,137
Register for Our Coed Camp, Camp Tupelo
Coed, Entering Grades 5-10
Our coed traditional camp, Camp Tupelo, is perfect for campers looking for a two-week experience that packs in all the fun of a full-length program. Your child will experience camping adventures for kids, try new challenging activities, and participate in old favorites such as tennis and swimming. Every evening, we hold community-building events and group games. Your child will enjoy campfires, hiking trips, and an array of special activities. Make it a summer to remember with Fairview Lake YMCA Camps' Camp Tupelo.
Tupelo campers reside in our traditional cabins, which have bunk beds, electricity, and bathrooms with flush toilets and showers.
Two-Week Camp, Coed Grades 5-10
August 10-23 $3,210 CURRENT RATE: $3,150
Learn More About Our Staff's Goals
Our experienced staff operates under one overarching goal: to provide the best experience for each child enrolled in our camps. Everyone from our executive director to individual camp counselors is instrumental in realizing this mission. Each staff member is handpicked for their dedication to helping children achieve their goals and experience with kids of all ages. Our staff team attends rigorous staff training and has full reference and background checks completed before the summer begins.
Register for a Traditional Camp Today!
Registration for a traditional camp is simple when you choose Fairview Lake YMCA Camps. Our easy online registration is designed for you to enroll your child or children in multiple camps, all in one place. We're happy to offer financial assistance, and we always have staff members ready to address your concerns or difficulties with registering.
Get in Touch with Our Team
Summer camp is a fantastic experience for any child. Even if your child tends to be shy, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is here to make a traditional camp experience enjoyable. We have a 106-year history, and in that time we've worked with all kinds of children from all walks of life. Our team is proud to offer a wide range of traditional camps for kids throughout New Jersey and beyond. If Fairview Lake YMCA Camps sounds like the summer experience for your child, contact us today for more information.