Welcome to Summer Camp 2026!

We are so happy to have your children with us for the summer!

**Please sign up your child for the grade they will be entering this upcoming September to ensure proper group placement**

Preschool- PeeWee- Jr/Sr- CIT Camp 

Preschool= PreK3 & PreK4

PeeWee= Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Jr= 2nd & 3rd Grade

Sr= 4th, 5th & 6th Grade

CIT= 7th & 8th Grade 

Full 8 Week Session:

June 29th- August 21st 2026

Monthly Sessions:

June Session: June 29th- July 3rd, 2026

July Session: July 6th- July 31st, 2026

August Session: August 3rd-21st, 2026

 Hours: 7:00 am to 6:30 pm 

Phone: 973-772-7450

Vacation Camp: 

We will be offering 2 additional days of Vacation Camp after our regular camp season ends!

🗓 August 24th & August 25th

💲 Available at an additional cost

🍎 Please note: Lunch and snacks will not be provided.

⚠️ Limited spots available

Please be sure to register early to secure your child’s spot.

Child Care/ Summer Camp Directors: 

Olivia DePeri- [email protected]

Michele Florio- [email protected] 

Camp Location: 

Preschool & Pee Wee Camp= 241 Ray Street Garfield NJ 

JR Camp = 55 Lincoln Place Garfield NJ (#10 school)

SR, CIT= 33 Outwater Lane Garfield NJ 

Pricing: 

Pre School Summer Camp: 

2,500.00 

School Age Summer Camp:

1,950.00 

CIT Summer Camp: 1,000.00 

**There will be no refunds given for summer camp sessions.**

Please thoroughly read the attached packet 

2026 SUMMER CAMP PACKET

The Garfield YMCA is proud to announce that we have been awarded Praesidium Accreditation by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. This prestigious honor publicly demonstrates that our organization has achieved the highest standards in abuse prevention following a rigorous process to implement Praesidium’s Accreditation Standards. Praesidium Accreditation provides solid proof of sound risk management practices and distinguishes the Garfield YMCA within our industry.

Additionally, The Garfield YMCA is proud to share that our camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA Accreditation is the gold standard for camp programs and signifies our commitment to the highest standards of health, safety, staff training, and program quality. To earn this distinction, our camp underwent a comprehensive review of operations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with rigorous national standards. Being an ACA Accredited Camp demonstrates our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching camp experience for every child and family we serve.