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Best YMCA Summer Camps Near New York City

YMCA of the Bronx is but one of the NYC-based YMCA summer camps catering to kids from diverse backgrounds with varied interests. Photo by Da Ping Luo/courtesy of YMCA of Greater New York
YMCA of the Bronx is but one of the NYC-based YMCA summer camps catering to kids from diverse backgrounds with varied interests. Photo by Da Ping Luo/courtesy of YMCA of Greater New York
4/11/22 - By Diana Kim

From summer day camps to sleepaway summer camps, it's easy to find just the right summer camp for your child at these local YMCA summer camps near New York City. Located throughout the greater tristate area, these Y summer camps offer a wide range of summer camp activities, sports, and adventures in beautiful, stunning outdoor surroundings. 

YMCA summer camps give your child the chance to make new friends, gain confidence, and appreciate the outdoors. Bonus: Most YMCA summer camps are more affordable than other options. Below, we've rounded up our favorite YMCA summer camps in New York, New Jersey, and even some sleepaway summer camp options nearby. 

If you're still searching for the perfect summer camp for your kid, be sure to bookmark our Guide to Summer Camps. Find more overnight camps in our Sleepaway Camps Guide, which profiles the best overnight camps nationwide. 

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A low camper-to-counselor ration makes Westchester's Camp Combe a favorite local YMCA summer camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
A low camper-to-counselor ration makes Westchester's Camp Combe a favorite local YMCA summer camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Best YMCA Summer Camps in New York

YMCA of Greater New York Summer Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 3-17
With 70 sites throughout the five boroughs and summer programs for kids of all ages, there's a YMCA camp to fit your family. Choose from options like swim and specialty camps, traditional day camps, and sleepaway camps. School break camps are also offered. READ MORE

Camp Combe YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester

Westchester
Ages 4-14
Camp Combe YMCA is a traditional summer day camp serving campers ages 4-14. With a perfect mix of fun, challenge, and support, Camp Combe offers a highly personalized approach to meeting your child’s developmental needs. Camp Combe offers low camper-to-counselor ratios, a pick-your-own price structure, and an emphasis on the YMCA’s core values of inclusion, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  READ MORE

YMCA of Long Island Camps

Long Island
Ages 3-15
The YMCA of Long Island offers a range of programming, no matter your child's age or interest. Its camps teach sportsmanship and teamwork while building self-expression. YMCA camps build self-confidence and provide plenty of active fun.  READ MORE

92NY Summer Camps

Rockland County
Ages 5-18
The 92Y's Camp Yomi transports kids to its beautiful Rockland County campus where kids are entertained all summer long. Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities, including multiple swims daily, sports programming, and an incredible array of creative activities. READ MORE

Top YMCA Summer Camps in New Jersey

The Gateway Family YMCA

Multiple Locations
Ages 3-13
Summer camp at the Gateway Family YMCA boasts sports, swimming, science, crafts, and outdoor adventures that challenge kids to take risks and try new adventures. Summer camp sessions are booked weekly for 9 weeks.  READ MORE

Meadowlands-Area YMCA Summer Camp

East Rutherford
Ages 3-11
Register for one week or all 10 at this YMCA summer camp, which offers a different program every session. The traditional Camp Meadowlands features crafts, sports, STEM projects, and music. Travel camps include trips to water parks, museums, and more. Preschoolers can enroll in a Summer Seedlings Camp with a play-based focus. READ MORE

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Summer Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 3-15
From day camps to sleepaway camps, the summer camps offered by the YMCA of the Oranges include options for every child. No matter which program you choose, your child's summer is filled with fun, new friends, new skills, and exciting adventures.   READ MORE

Newark YMCA Summer Day Camp

Newark
Ages 4-13
This weekly program provides a well-rounded summer camp experience with activities like art, sports, science, and technology. Before- and after-care options are available, as well as field trip and swim lesson add-ons. These summer camp sessions are booked by the week. READ MORE

YMCA Camp Mason

Hardwick
Ages 5-14
Whether you’re looking for a traditional overnight camp, day camp, ranch camp, adventure trips, or a counselor-in-training program, Camp Mason has something for every camper from ages 5-14. Day campers participate in trips, talent shows, and weekly theme days. READ MORE
At Frost Valley, summer campers are in for a traditional experience with plenty of activities to fill their sessions. Photo by Da Ping Luo/courtesy of YMCA of Greater New York
At Frost Valley, summer campers are in for a traditional experience with plenty of activities to fill their sessions. Photo by Da Ping Luo/courtesy of YMCA of Greater New York

Fun Sleepaway YMCA Summer Camps Near NYC

Camp Burgess and Camp Hayward (YMCA)

Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Ages 7-16
Starting at age 7 (to 16), kids can try a one-week session at boys' and girls' summer camps that are situated across from each other on Spectacle Pond in Cape Cod. Summer camp sessions are filled with water sports, ropes and climbing activities, lots of athletic options, and more. Adventure Trips is available for kids 12-17. READ MORE

Camp Speers YMCA

Poconos, Pennsylvania
Ages 7-17
Camp Speers offers one- or two-week sleepaway summer camp programs with lots of options to choose from. In addition to the traditional overnight camp experience, Camp Speers offers specialty sleepaway summer camps including Farm Camp, Rock and Roll Camp, LGBTQIA+ programs, and leadership programs.  READ MORE

YMCA Camp Woodstock

Woodstock, Connecticut
Ages 7-16
Woodstock Summer Camp provides a safe environment to try a seemingly endless amount of new activities. With a culture driven by CHoRR (pronounced “core”) values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, it is easy to see why kids keep coming back to Woodstock year after year. With both day and sleepaway options, Camp Woodstock has a program that is just right for your family.  READ MORE

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Fairview Lake, New Jersey
Ages 7-15
Fairview Lake YMCA camps, located in northwest NJ, has programs for everyone, including two traditional camp options. Lake in the Woods Day Camp is in Blairstown, while Blue Mountain Day Camp is in Stillwater Township. READ MORE

Frost Valley YMCA Sleepaway Summer Camps

Frost Valley, New York
Ages 7-15
This sleepaway summer camp boasts a variety of summer activities, like sports, arts and crafts, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, swimming, singing, storytelling around the campfire, and sleeping underneath a canopy of stars. READ MORE

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Diana Kim
Diana Kim has been a contributor to Mommy Poppins for nearly 8 years. A Brooklyn mom of three (ages 7-16), she loves exploring family-friendly events and activities in Brooklyn and sharing the best finds with readers.
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