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YMCA Camp Bernie

Summer Address:

   Port Murray, New Jersey, USA
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Summer Camp 2008 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): Emily Cosnett
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:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Dance
  •  Drawing and Painting
  •  Performing Arts
  •  Photography and Video
  •  Theater
  •  Visual Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Basketball
  •  BMX
  •  Chess
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Football
  •  Paintball
  •  Soccer
  •  Swimming
  •  Volleyball
  •  Water Sports

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Backpacking
  •  Canoeing
  •  Environmental
  •  Hiking
  •  Mountain Biking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Primitive Skills
  •  Rock Climbing
  •  Ropes Course
  •  Survival Skills
  •  Wilderness

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Model Rocketry
  •  Team Building


Additional Activities:
Minibikes

Camp Sessions 2008

 

Overnight Camp Sessions

Each session runs 13 days from Sunday through Friday.

Session A    June 22 - July 4

Session B    July 6 - July 18

Session C    July 20 - August 1

Session D    August 3 - August 15

 

Camp Program                 Grades             Fee

Traditional Overnight Camp        2 - 10                $1200

     Minibike Specialty               7 - 10                   $120

     Horseback Riding Specialty  5 - 10                  $175

 

Ranch Camp                            5 - 10                $1300

     (session C)

 

Wilderness Camp                     7 - 9                  $1275

     (sessions A & C)

 

Wilderness Expedition               9 - 12                $1300

     (sessions B & D) 

 

Leadership Adventure                10 - 11               $1250

     (session B)

 

Service Learning Adventure        10 - 12               $1300

     (session D)

 

Counselor in Training        age 17 by 6/22/08        $1350

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

 

Day Camp Sessions

Each session runs Monday through Friday, for grades 1-7.

Full Day, 9am - 5pm      $200

Early Care, 7am - 9am    $50

After Care, 5pm - 6pm     $25

 

Session 1     Superheroes              June 23 - 27

Session 2     Medieval Madness      June 30 - July 4

Session 3     Wild, Wild West         July 7 - July 11

Session 4     Art Explosion             July 14 - July 18

Session 5     Pirates!                     July 21 - July 25

Session 6     Amazing Race           July 28 - August 1

Session 7     Indiana Jones            August 4 - August 8

Session 8     Back to the Future     August 11 - August 15