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YMCA Camp Bernie

Summer Address:

   Port Murray, New Jersey, USA
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Summer Camp 2009 is all about "Do More, Be More." Campers who attend our camp programs not only have the opportunity to do more - climb a 40 foot climbing tower, learn to ride a mini-bike, canoe down the Delaware, volunteer on a community project; but also to be more - overcome fears, gain self-confidence, a greater appreciation for nature, and the sense of satisfaction that comes from helping others.

Our focus is on programming that is progressive and intentional. Progressive programming means that campers will find ways to build on the skills they learn, and explore a wider variety of activities as they return year after year, and even session after session. Intentional programming means that everything we do has a purpose - of course the activities are fun, but they also teach campers something about teamwork, sportsmanship, friendship, and self-confidence.

Activities include: horseback riding, mini-bike riding, mountain and bmx biking, swimming lessons, canoeing, archery, climbing tower, high and low ropes course, drama, dance, arts & crafts, nature and wilderness programs, hiking, camping, team building, leadership programs, and more.

Our staff are positive role models. We select mature, patient, skilled, and responsible staff after an interview process including background and reference checks.Prior to camp, all staff go through an intensive staff training to prepare them for camp. Many are students pursuing careers in education or human services, and come to us from across the country and throughout the world.

Medical Supervision is 24/7. Our experienced Registered Nurse lives at camp and is on-call 24 hours a day.

We Partner with Parents. We call all 1st-time camper parents within 48 hours of their child's arrival at camp. We update our website daily with photos, menus, and special activities. Parents can send email to their campers which is printed and delivered daily.

Our Lodges and Cabins are Clean and Comfortable. Each is equipped with bunk style beds, shelves and cubbies, indoor bathrooms, showers, and lounge with fireplaces and/or relaxing seating areas. We are located on 275 wooded acres in northwestern New Jersey, with miles of scenic trails.

 

Camp Type:  Residential  Day
Year Established: 1957
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 6 to 17 years old
Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk
Religious Affiliation:
Camp Owner(s): Ridgewood YMCA
Camp Director(s): Jamie Bean
Nearest Large City: Hackettstown, NJ
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA YMCA
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures
Special Programs: Community Service
Sports Camps: Equestrian and Horseback Riding
Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Visual Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  Water Sports

Adventure Activities:
  •  Wilderness

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Team Building


Additional Activities:
Minibikes

Camp Sessions 2010

 

Overnight Camp Sessions

Each session runs 13 days from Sunday through Friday.

Session A    June 27 - July 9

Session B    July 11 - July 23

Session C    July 25 - August 6

Session D    August 8 - August 20

 

Camp Program                 Grades             Fee

Traditional Overnight Camp        2 - 10                $1250

     Minibike Specialty               7 - 10                   $130

     Horseback Riding Specialty  5 - 10                  $200 

 

     

Counselor in Training        age 16 by 6/20/10        $1400

     (4 week program: session A&B, or session C&D)  

 

     Day Camp Sessions

         Each session runs Monday through Friday, for grades K-8.

Full Day, 9am - 4pm      $230

Early Care, 7am - 9am    $50

After Care, 4pm - 6pm     $25

 

Session 1     June 28 - July 2

Session 2     July 5 - July 9

Session 3     July 12 - July 16

Session 4     July 19 - July 23

Session 5     July 26 - July 30

Session 6     August 2 - August 6

Session 7     August 9 - August 13

Session 8     August 16 - August 20

 

 

 






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