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Boy wearing a lifejacket jumps into the pool.

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Questions to Ask in Your Summer Camp Search

Choosing the right summer camp for your child takes planning and care. You’ll want to weigh factors like camp activities, cost, and staff training....

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Campers and counselors explore nature outdoors.

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How Summer Camp Prevents Learning Loss and Boosts Confidence

Did you know that most students lose two months of math skills every summer, and low-income children typically lose another two to three months of...

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Christine Nunn's family members attend Greater Bergen County YMCA summer camps.

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Next Generation Embraces Summer Camp Tradition

For the last three decades, the YMCA has been a cornerstone for Christine Nunn’s family. Raising her own two children, who are now adults, she...

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New Pioneer Trails Camp Director

CALDWELL, NJ - Growing up attending summer camp was a “life-changing” experience for Brian Mateer. He wants to bring that same transformative...

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