Great Summers Start at the Y!
At our YMCA Summer Day Camp, kids can develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun! From games and sports to arts and crafts to outdoor adventures to science and technology, a Summer Day Camp experience offers kids the change to learn new things and enjoy new adventures.
In order to have fun and thrive, kids need to feel both physically and emotionally safe. When you drop your child off at Summer Day Camp, you can rest assured that their total well-being will be nurtured and supported by caring YMCA staff who are committed to ensuring that their experience is a great one.
YMCA Summer Day Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA includes:
- Fun camp activities to engage brains
- Opportunities to explore, develop new skills and try new things
- Plenty of physical activity and games to keep bodies active
- Age-Appropriate Groups and Activities
- STEAM activities
- Swimming
Summer Day Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA is held outdoors.
Summer Day Camp 2021 Session Information:
- Dates: July 5 – August 27
- Sessions: 1 Week Sessions
- Days: Monday-Friday
- Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Ages: Pre-K (3 Years Old – Must be Toilet Trained) through Grade 6
Location:
We are currently collecting an interest list for the Elizabeth Branch, as well as an interest list for 7th and 8th Grade Students. Please Register Online for the Interest List HERE (Coming Soon)
Our commitment is to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Gateway Family YMCA offers Summer Camps to serve the communities of Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County, as well as the surrounding areas. Parents need a summer camp they can trust and children need a summer camp that will hold their attention and spark their imagination. At The Gateway Family YMCA, Summer Day Camp is more than a program, it’s an adventure to last a lifetime!
Our YMCA camps are designed to engage your child, enrich their mind, and strengthen their body. A week long, summer long, Y camp is where your child can make new friends, learn and discover, get creative and have fun trying new things in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Summer Day Camp 2021 Flyer |
Summer Day Camp is available in Rahway at the Rahway Branch and in Union at the Five Points Branch. Online Registration is Required, Space is Limited – Register Online!
Summer Day Camp 2021 Registration Began on March 22, 2021. Space is Limited, Register Early.
Our Summer Day Camps will fill up fast, so reserve your spot today!
In order to register your child(ren), you will need the following:
- Your/Your child’s Login and Password for www.tgfymca.org
- If you haven’t previously provided an email address, please call the branch to add it to your child’s account at 908-355-9622 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
- An Active YMCA Membership
- Your child(ren)’s information including school and doctor
- Contact information for all authorized drop off/pick up individuals
- Proof of Immunization to upload during the process
- Payment for Summer Camp Deposit
Please review the example online registration form below. You are required to upload your child’s immunization record during the registration process.
Summer Camp Registration Deposit of $50/weekly session is required at the time of registration.
Payment in Full for the Session is due by:
- Weeks 1-4: May 14, 2021
- Weeks 5-8: June 14, 2021
All payments must be made online in your child’s account.
Weekly Session Rates:
- Full Member $250
- Basic Program Member $280
All payments must be made online in your child’s account.
We are currently collecting an interest list for the Elizabeth Branch, as well as an interest list for 7th and 8th Grade Students. Please Register Online for the Interest List HERE (Coming Soon)
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Example Online Registration Form |
We’ve adapted our YMCA Summer Day Camp programs to meet CDC safety recommendations to help keep kids safe from COVID-19.
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, your child’s safety is our first priority. Our YMCA will follow all State and Local Covid-19 guidelines, including, but not limited to the following:
- Daily Health Screening
- Temperature Check
- Mask/Cloth Face Coverings
- Social Distancing
- Small Groups
- Sanitizing and Disinfecting
- Frequent Hand Washing
- Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
- Safety Protocols
- Travel Policy
We thank you for being a member of our YMCA, and your commitment to the health and safety of everyone we serve. We know that if we work together we’ll be able to keep our families and staff healthy and our facilities a safe environment for everyone.
