Greater Bergen County YMCA - New Milford Center Camp Open Houses

NEW MILFORD, NJ — The Greater Bergen County YMCA invites families to learn more about its four day camp programs for children ages 6-10 coming to Greater Bergen County YMCA - New Milford Center this summer. The Y has planned three Open Houses on March 15, April 20, and May 13 for families to hear more about daily camp activities, meet camp directors, and ask questions.
At Y camp programs, children build self-esteem, confidence and social skills in a fun, safe and enriching environment. New Milford camps for 2022 include:

• Creativity Camp - Half-day camp with wrap-around option where your budding artist will get to experiment using different mediums of art such as clay, paint, stencils, and more, and even explore the performing arts
• Sports Galore Camp - Half-day camp with wrap-around option that brings the best parts of summer together - being outside, playing games, and having fun with friends
• Summer’s Fun Camp - Full-day camp packed with creative play, sports and activities
• STEAM Day Camp - Full-day program where campers will concoct and construct hands-on experiments and projects in science, technology, engineering, art, and math to delight a child’s sense of wonder

The Open House on March 15 will start at 7 p.m. and is virtual. All others will be held at New Milford Center, 1092 Carnation Dr. To register to attend an Open House, please fill out a brief online form.

Financial assistance is available through the Y to eligible families, to help cover the cost of camp programs. To learn more and apply, visit metroymcas.org/fa.

The Y follows the guidance of the American Camp Association, as well as state and local health authorities in operating camps during the pandemic. Staff are thoroughly trained in the latest health and safety measures, and our programs and facilities will be designed to create a safe environment for all campers and staff.

Registration is open for all Greater Bergen Y camps, including the ACA-accredited day and sleepaway camps at Harriman State Park in New York for children and teens. For more information about camps, visit metroymcas.org/newmilfordcenter or call 973-758-9039.
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ABOUT THE Y
Established in 1885, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges invests in its diverse communities to promote wellness, safety and quality of life for children, adults and seniors. Its seven branches in East Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Hackensack, Hardyston, Stillwater and Wayne are committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility through an array of programs. Some 35,000 people belong to the Metro Y, which awards more than $2.8 million annually in direct and indirect financial assistance.