Summer Horizons Camp

AM CARE HOURS 7:30-8:45 am

PM CARE HOURS: 4:00-5:30 pm 

2 1/2–5 years old and must be fully potty-trained

Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, swimming lessons, water safety courses, theme weeks, music time, bring a book to camp, show and tell day, and on-site programming in their own separate building, outdoor area, and playground.

Entering Grades 1 & 2 

An All-Inclusive camp experience where campers will enjoy swim lessons, water safety courses, arts and crafts, science experiments, weekly day trips to local amusements, theme weeks, on-site programming, field games and lots of fun!

Entering Grades 3 & 4

An All-Inclusive camp experience where campers will enjoy swim lessons, water safety courses, arts and crafts, science experiments, weekly day trips to amusements within the tri-state area, theme weeks, on-site programming, field games and lots of fun!

Entering Grades 5-7

Campers will be off-site at Hedden Park 2-3 days per week. They will participate in arts & crafts, hikes, sports & games. Day trips: 1 large and 1 small trip per week. Space is limited. Campers will swim in the Y pool 1 day per week and have 1 day of swimming at the Hackettstown Pool.

What are the camp hours? Normal camp hours are 9:00 am-4:00 pm. AM (7:30-9:00 am) & PM (4:00-5:30 pm) Care is available for an additional fee. 

What are the camp ratios?

Who do I contact if I have questions about camp? Please contact our Camp Director, Jen P. at 973 366 1120 Ext. 5057 or jennifer@wmaymca.org

Who do I contact if I have questions about billing for camp or financial assistance for camp? Please contact our camp accountant, Debbie at 973 366 1120 Ext. 5058 or debbie@wmaymca.org. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR CAMP AND NEED TO MAKE CHANGES, THEY MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL to debbie@wmaymca.org. It will not be accepted over the phone. 

Are there any discounts available for camp tuition? YES! We offer a 5% Sibling Discount per child. Use Promo Code CAMPSIBLING at checkout. Discounts cannot be stacked or combined.

How do I know which camp to register my child for? We recommend registering for the grade they are entering in September 2024.

How often will my camper swim? Campers will swim 2 times per week. Adventure camp will have 1 additional day of swim each week at Hackettstown Pool. 

Do you have a payment plan? Yes! Payment plan is below. If you need additional payment accommodations, please contact Debbie at debbie@wmaymca.org

What is the refund policy?

• Deposits are NON-Refundable.
• Before May 15th, 50% refund less the deposits paid
• Between May 15th through June 15th, 25% refund less the deposits paid
• After June 16, no refunds

Buses are leased and maintained by Byram Bus and are inspected 2x per year. The buses also have 3-point seatbelts for rider safety. All bus drivers are NJ State Licensed CDL Class B drivers with a minimum of 2 years driving school-aged children. Our drivers adhere to all physical state mandates and participate in a random drug and alcohol testing program as mandatory by the DOT (Department of Transportation) and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration).

Every Monday of each session, all campers will be swim tested to evaluate their swim ability.  Swimmers will be assigned a wrist band color to designate their level.  This will allow the staff to group swimmers by ability and to provide quality instruction.  During the summer the campers will be working to improve their skills while having fun in the pool!  Our goal is to help all campers become safe and confident swimmers.

BAND COLORS:

RED: Must wear a life vest during free swim. This is a non-swimmer. 

PURPLE: Has some swim ability but must remain in the shallow end.

GREEN: A confident swimmer that is safe in all areas of the pool. 

Early Horizons (Pre-K)

Red-The child will learn the fundamentals of water safety and basic water skills. Children will learn and further their front crawl with rolls to their back, kicking on back, back floats, and elementary backstroke. When the child is ready, they will learn to independently do front crawl with rolls to their back, kicking on their back, back floats, and elementary backstroke.

Purple- The child will start to learn side breathing with their front crawl. Also, the child will learn backstroke. By learning these two strokes, it will help them develop their endurance and learn how to tread water.

Bright Horizons (Grades 1 & 2)

Red- The child will further practice longer distances with their front crawl with rolls to their back, kicking on back, back floats, and elementary backstroke. This is where the child will learn to independently do front crawl with rolls to their back, kicking on their back, back floats, and elementary backstroke.

Purple- The child will start to learn side breathing with their front crawl. Also, the child will learn backstroke. By learning these two strokes, it will help them develop their endurance and learn how to tread water.

Green- The child will strengthen their techniques in front crawl and backstroke. The child will learn rotary breathing as well as swimming a longer distance to build their endurance. This is where they will start the introduction to breaststroke and butterfly.

Wide Horizons (Grades 3 & 4)

Red- The child will further practice longer distances with their front crawl with rolls to their back, kicking on back, back floats, and elementary backstroke. This is where the child will learn to independently do front crawl with rolls to their back, kicking on their back, back floats, and elementary backstroke.

Purple- The child will start to learn side breathing with their front crawl. Also, the child will learn backstroke. By learning these two strokes, it will help them develop their endurance and learn how to tread water.

Green- The child will strengthen their techniques in front crawl and backstroke. The child will learn rotary breathing as well as swimming a longer distance to build their endurance. This is where they will start the introduction to breaststroke and butterfly.

Adventure Camp (Grades 5-8)

In this group, the children will be swim tested for trips and will get one day of free swim.

Does your child have a summer birthday? They can celebrate at camp with their camp group!

All themes come with a picture of the birthday camper by the Happy Birthday banner and inflatable birthday cake, tent decorations, Y gift for the birthday child, themed cupcakes and goodie bags for camper group.

$75

AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS

• Sibling Discount 5% OFF each child. Use promo code CAMPSIBLING at checkout
• Look for promo codes in Valpak or the NJ Camp Guide for additional savings!
• NOW ACCEPTING SUBSIDIES!

DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE STACKED OR COMBINED

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE