Summer Camp in Flemington, NJ

GRADES K-7
Get ready for a summer filled with exploration, discovery and fun! In Adventure Camp, campers are grouped by grade to build friendships and develop confidence through a wide range of age appropriate activities. Each day brings something new, from sports and team challenges to creative arts, music, science experiments and outdoor play. Our campers learn through doing, developing teamwork, sportsmanship and camaraderie along the way. Groups are thoughtfully designed to encourage growth and connection within similar age ranges

• Cubs: Kindergarten–1st Grade  Register Cubs

• Wolves: 2nd Grade Register Wolves

• Tigers: 3rd Grade  Register Tigers

• Lions: 4th–5th Grade  Register Lions

• Eagles: 6th–7th Grade Register Eagles

Each group follows a balanced schedule of activities designed to engage both mind and body, helping campers gain new skills, build confidence and make lasting memories.

Sample Day Camp Schedule

CAMPERS ENTERING 6-8 GRADES
Is your camper looking for an adventure this summer? Our new Travel Camp is a great opportunity for pre-teens and teens looking to have fun with their friends while visiting local theme parks, arcades and indoor fun centers.

Camp operates Monday-Thursday. Drop-Off and Pick-Up times will vary each day based on the trip destination. We will provide a schedule of all trip departure and return times in the camp Newsletter/Hotsheets that are sent out the week before camp starts.

Travel Camp Registration

Rising 8th Graders | Counselors in Training will have the opportunity to make new friends, build teamwork skills and have a great time being a part of the YMCA summer. We are looking for youth that embody our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. This program gives participants the opportunity to place the needs of others ahead of their own, share what they have learned and be a role model for younger campers.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The first year CIT program has been developed to pay special attention to developing the leadership skills of participants. This program in comparison to second year CITs will focus on building leadership skills, learning about the developmental stages of children and  exploring the benefits of working cooperatively with other youth. Second year CITs spend a large portion of their day interacting with ageappropriate groups ( campers 4 to 10 years old). They will review skills learnedfrom the previous summer, along with taking part in new activities that enhance leadership skills. All Counselor in Training Sessions are one week options.

HOW TO BECOME A CIT

CIT candidates must apply. You will be contacted by listed email once your
application has been reviewed so you can register. Second year CITs may register at any point once registration is open. There is no need to reapply once you have been through the application process and participated as a CIT. Please note that being part of the CIT program does not guarantee employment.

CIT Registration
 

CIT Application

ALL SPECIALTY CAMPS ARE HALF DAYS
To make it a full day experience, add to the second half of the day by choosing Adventure Camp half day options.

Register Specialty Camps

STINGRAY SPLASH

Dive into fun with our Splash & Play Swim Time! This class gives kids the chance to enjoy free time in the pool while building confidence and learning swimming skills through exciting games and playful activities. It’s the perfect mix of fun and learning—kids won’t even realize how much they’re improving while they splash around with friends!

DANCE

This program is for the camper who loves to dance. Campers will learn basic dance moves from our experienced dance instructor. Skills and moves will be taught and reinforced through fun games, activities and art. Through teamwork and newly learned moves, campers
will focus on building a routine that will be performed live at the end of the week. additionally, dance campers will lead the fun at the end of the day for the full camp when it is dance party time (always a blast!!)

SWIFTIE CAMP

Calling all Swifties! Get ready to shake it off and dance through a week inspired by all your favorite Taylor Swift eras! Each day, campers will learn fun choreography to hit songs from her newest album, create era-themed crafts, and celebrate the magic of music, friendship, and fearless fun. From sparkly costumes to show-stopping performances, this camp is all about expressing yourself, feeling confident, and dancing like nobody’s watching!

NERF

The fun never ends in NERF camp. Join us for an action-packed week! Campers will develop teamwork, problem-solving, sportsmanship and put strategy into practice through games of NERF tag, challenges and scenarios. The Y provides the space, obstacles, coordination, supervision and FUN! The Y provides NERF blasters, darts, equipment and safety goggles.

Y STEAM

Join us for an action-packed STEM camp where fun and learning collide! Through hands-on experiments and creative challenges, campers will dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math. Whether they're building robots, launching
rockets, or solving exciting puzzles, kids will unleash their creativity and teamwork skills, all while discovering the wonders of STEM. Get ready for a summer of exploration, innovation, and endless excitement!

SCI-FI FANTASY

Get ready to blast off into a week of imagination and adventure! Each day, campers will step into a new world inspired by their favorite movies, shows and games, like Harry Potter, Star Wars and Fortnite. Through themed crafts and action-packed
games, kids will create and explore the worlds of magic, heroes and galactic battles. Whether they’re casting spells or building their own ultimate challenge, campers will have a week full of creativity, teamwork and epic fun!

JEWELRY MAKING

Shine bright with your own handmade creations! In this specialty camp, kids will learn how to design and make unique jewelry using lanyards, string, and rubber bands. From colorful bracelets to cool keychains and trendy accessories, campers will explore their
creativity while learning fun crafting techniques. By the end of the week, they’ll have a collection of custom pieces to wear or share with friends!
 

RUBIK'S CUBE CAMP

Twist, turn, and solve your way through an exciting week of brain-teasing fun! Campers will explore the colorful world of Rubik’s Cubes—learning patterns, solving strategies, and speedsolving techniques. Through games, challenges, and friendly competitions,
they’ll build problem-solving skills, patience, and confidence. Whether they’re beginners or seasoned solvers, everyone will have a blast unlocking the secrets of the cube!

ALL SPORTS CAMPS ARE HALF DAYS
To make it a full day experience, add to the second half of the day by choosing Adventure Camp half day options.

Register Sports Camps

BASEBALL

Campers will work on fundamental baseball skills such as hitting, fielding, throwing and
more while mixing in a handful of fun games. This camp also incorporates other versions of the classic sport such as wiffle ball, tennis baseball and more! Campers must bring their own glove each day.

BASKETBALL

Players are divided into teams by age and participate in different skill stations each day. Stations help develop dribbling, shooting, passing and defensive skills. Players take part in game play each day. 

FLAG FOOTBALL
Players are divided into teams by age and participate in four skill stations each day. Stations help develop passing, route running and defensive skills. Players compete each day in games and learn to call their own plays as the week progresses. The week concludes with the Y Super Bowl. All players receive their own NFL Flag jersey and belt to take home.

SOCCER

Players are divided into teams by age and participate in different skill stations each day. Stations help develop passing and defensive techniques. Shin guards recommended.

CHEER/GYMNASTICS

Campers will be introduced to the fundamentals of cheerleading, including chants, motion,
tumbling, stunting and jumps while learning routines and cheers. The week concludes with a Cheer performance on Friday at 11 AM.

SPORTS FRENZY

Get ready for a week of high-energy fun and friendly competition! Sports Frenzy is
all about trying out exciting sports we don’t normally play at camp—like lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, and archery tag! Each day brings a new challenge as campers learn new skills, stay active, and discover fresh ways to play. With teamwork, sportsmanship, and tons of fun at the heart of it all, this week is perfect for campers who love to move, compete, and try something new!
 

Ability Camp is a "camp within a camp" designed for campers who, in order to be safe and successful, require smaller ratios than what you may find in a traditional camp environment. Counselors work to provide physical, emotional, behavior and cognitive support to help campers fully participate and succeed in outdoor/indoor camp activities.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ability Adventure Camp is a fully mainstreamed, inclusive program that provides support
for children and adolescents entering Kindergarten through grade 7 with intellectual,
developmental and physical disabilities or behavioral health concerns alongside their  agesimilar peers of all abilities.

CAMPER READINESS

To be successful in Ability Camp, campers should be mainstreamed at least part of the day during school and be successful in a 1:3 ratio (K-grade 7) or 1:6 (Leaders in Training). Campers also must be independent with toileting and feeding. Campers who require 1:1 support for any of the above are welcome at Ability Camp with the assistance of a personal care aid, RBT or other support person provided by the family.

APPLICATION PROCESS

An application is required for all Ability Summer Camp programs. For more information about Ability summer programs visit our Ability Webpage or email Deer Path Camp Leadership at flemingtoncamp@ymcarivercrossing.org.

Ability Webpage