Discover Summer Adventure at YMCA Camp Zehnder

YMCA Camp Zehnder is offering kids and teens ages 3 to 15 the chance to explore, learn, and have fun this summer at its outdoor day camp nestled on 140 scenic acres in Wall Township.

Starting Feb. 3, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County’s signature day camp located at 3911 Herbertsville Road, will begin accepting registrations for its 2025 season with the theme “Find Your Adventure. Find Your Y.”

Running from June 23 to August 29, 2025, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the camp offers a unique environment for kids and teens to grow and thrive. Campers will enjoy access to a beach-front lake, an aquatics complex with pool and slides, a KaBOOM! playground, climbing walls, a zipline, a nature center, biking trails, shade pavilions, a basketball court, and soccer fields. Campers can also look forward to weekly themes such as Space Odyssey, Disney Week, Camp Olympics, and Renaissance Week, along with expanded specialty camps in archery, arts, nature, and theater.

To accommodate busy families, before and after care will be available and for families in need, the Y provides financial assistance on a sliding scale as part of its charitable mission.

"Y camps are designed to nurture the potential of every child, helping them learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment," said the Y’s President and CEO Laurie Goganzer. "From making new friends to learning new skills, every day at YMCA camp is a new opportunity for discovery.”

In keeping with the YMCA’s commitment to safety and excellence, Camp Zehnder and all YMCA of Greater Monmouth County day camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and hold a Praesidium accreditation, meeting the highest industry standards for child abuse prevention.

Families interested in Camp Zehnder are invited to upcoming open house events with activities for the kids:

• Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Winter Sowing

• Sunday, March 23, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Science Experiments

• Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. – Healthy Kids Day & Fishing Derby

Each open house will also include a job fair for teens and adults interested in summer employment opportunities. Positions include camp counselors, lifeguards, and other seasonal roles.

Registration and information for Camp Zehnder and day camps at the Y’s branches in Freehold, Red Bank and Old Bridge are available online at www.ymcanj.org/camp.

Goganzer also noted that the Y will be offering summer day camp programs for children in Freehold Borough, Eatontown, Marlboro, Matawan and other locations. When finalized, information will be available on the YMCA website.

About YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
For 150 years, YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has empowered youth, improved health, and fostered connections that unite and uplift the community. Serving 42,000 people annually, we’ve provided over $5 million in financial assistance in the last five years. With locations in eight communities and programs integrated into more than 100 schools across Monmouth and Ocean counties, we are dedicated to strengthening communities. Named a New Jersey Top Workplace for three consecutive years by NJ Advance Media, we’re based in Shrewsbury, NJ. Learn more at www.ymcanj.org.