Discover Summer Adventure at the Freehold Family YMCA

The Freehold Family YMCA is offering kids and teens ages 3 to 15 the chance to explore, learn, and have fun this summer at its adventure-filled day camp programs.

Starting Feb. 3, the Y will begin accepting registrations for its preschool summer camp program for kids ages 3-5, June 23-August 22, and summer program for youth and teens 6-15 years old, June 23-August 28.

The camps offer an enriching summer of swimming, sports, games and more to local preschoolers, youth and teens. Campers 6 to 15 can look forward to weekly themes such as Space Odyssey and Color Wars, while kids 6-12 can try sports and specialty camps including archery, soccer, flag football, basketball, baseball, Science and Nature and Chemical Curiosities.

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 YMCA of Greater Monmouth County 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, the Freehold Y summer camps 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 summer camp at the Freehold Family Y are invited to upcoming open house events:

• Saturday, Feb. 22, Noon – 2 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 19, 6-8 p.m.

• Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. This will feature Healthy Kids Day activities.

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 summer day camp at the Freehold Family Y, at YMCA branches in Red Bank and Old Bridge, and at YMCA Camp Zehnder, 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.