Your kindergartner or first grader learns to swim in a protected, 3-foot-deep area of Lake Kanawauke, with certified lifeguards watching and one counselor for every six campers. The rest of the day is nature activities, sports and games, and arts and crafts with college-age counselors.

Location: 

Harriman State Park, NY, on Lake Kanawauke

Ages:

Entering grades K-1

Day and Time:

M-F 8-5:15p.m.
June 24 - August 21

Bus leaves at 8:30am from New Milford YMCA Program Center

Before Care & After Care available for additional fee

Financial Assistance available.

Rates:

Down Payment: $25/session
Member Fee: $946/session

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Your child’s summer, packed with outdoor action, adventure & fun! Your camper will build skills, confidence & friendships while trying something new every day.

Activities include:

• Nature, hiking & archery

• Boating, canoeing, pedal boats & fishing

• Arts & crafts, sports & games

• Color wars

• Camp talent show!

2 x Daily swim: one lesson with certified instructors + one free swim

Location:

Harriman State Park, NY, on Lake Kanawauke

Ages:

Entering grades 2-7

Day and Time:

Hours:

Pick up & drop off from New Milford Program Center. Bus leaves Program Center at 8:30am sharp daily and returns no later than 6pm

Before Care 7-8am available for additional fee.

Financial Assistance available.

Rates: 

2-Week Sessions
Sessions 1-4
Down Payment: $25/session
Member Fee: $946/session
Community Fee: $946/session

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Big fun for your little camper! Your child will spend the summer swimming, exploring nature, playing sports and games, making arts & crafts, and making new friends in a safe, nurturing environment. With caring counselors, small groups, and lifeguard-supervised swimming, every day is an adventure for your child!

Location:

New Milford Program Center

Grades/Ages:

Ages 5-12yrs

Hours:

8am-6pm

Pick up & drop off from New Milford Program Center. Bus leaves Program Center at 8:30am sharp daily and returns no later than 6pm

Before Care 7-8am available for additional fee.

Fees:

$385

Non-stop action for your teen! This high-energy leadership program helps your teen build confidence, outdoor skills, teamwork, and personal growth.

• Rock climbing

• Campouts

• Boating- canoes, kayak, paddle boards, water bikes, pontoon boat, peddle boats

• Fishing, Hiking, Archery, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Swimming

Location:

Harriman State Park, NY, on Lake Kanawauke

Ages:

Entering grades 7-9

Day and Time: 

M-F 8-6p.m

Pick up & drop off from New Milford Program Center. Bus leaves Program Center at 8:30am sharp daily and returns no later than 6pm.

Before Care 7-8am available for additional fee.

Financial Assistance Available.

Rates: 

2-Week Sessions
Sessions 1-4

Down Payment: $25/session
Member Fee: $1,024.00/session
Community Fee: $1,024.00/session

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Day trips are always free unless otherwise noted. Every child registered for camp gets a camp t-shirt to wear on trip days, and extra t-shirts are $10 each. Before care and after care are available for an additional fee.

Hours of daily movement, real friendships, unstructured time, and a sense of mattering to a group. Your child won’t miss their phone at camp — not because we take it, but because something better is always happening. After a summer at camp, you may be pleasantly surprised to see your child come home happy and more independent.

If your child is excited to go, that’s the best sign. For sleepaway camp, we generally suggest waiting until age 7 and trying a night at a relative’s house first. Day camp is a good first step. Not sure? Reach out and we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s the right fit.

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges makes it easy to register your children online! If you do not have an online account set up yet, go to SGA pulse and create one. Please Note: Your child must have a valid YMCA membership at the time of registration and while attending summer camp to receive the membership rate. If your child does not have a membership when camp starts and during the time they’re away at camp, the fees will be adjusted to our community member rate. You must register online to guarantee a spot.

A down payment is due at registration to complete it (see each camp’s rates above). Down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Pay your balance by May 15 to keep your child’s spot. After that, the spot goes to the next family on the waitlist and the deposit can’t be refunded. Any changes made within 30 days of the start of camp will incur a $50 charge. Any camp registration within 30 days of camp requires FULL payment at the time of registration. We do offer financial assistance for families on a tight budget. Please download our Financial Assistance Application to see if you qualify for financial assistance.

Counselors who have been screened, background-checked and trained before camp starts. Many of our lead staff work at the Y year-round, so the person greeting your child in July may already know your family.

No. Any family can register. A valid YMCA membership gets you the member rate; everyone else pays the community rate.

Pack a lunch, two snacks, a water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray. For swim days: swimsuit, cap, towel, change of clothes, rubber-soled shoes and a plastic bag for wet things.

Our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and Praesidium. Every counselor is screened, background-checked and trained before camp starts, and swimming is supervised by certified lifeguards.

December 1, 2026. Returning 2026 campers get priority registration Dec. 1–18; member and community registration follow by branch.

The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is a New Jersey affiliate of the YMCA serving individuals and families across the state with branches in East Orange, Wayne, Fairview Lake, and more. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have regarding our summer camp registration process, and a member of our friendly staff would be more than happy to assist you!