CAMP RISE WITH PLAINFIELD YMCA

Plainfield YMCA offers quality camp options from Monday, June 30th to Friday, August 22nd for children entering grades K-8 in September! Our Summer Learning Academy Wrap-Around Camp operates in coordination with Plainfield Public School District’s summer learning program, followed by our Full-Day Summer Camp program.

All Plainfield YMCA summer day camp options provide a broad array of activities where campers enjoy age-appropriate fun and engagement. Plus, campers build social skills and long lasting friendships through participation in individual and small group activities in the areas of Arts & Humanities and Sports & Games. Lunch and snack are included for all children. Community Coordinated Child Care (4Cs) subsidy available. And no matter which camp(s) you choose, you can feel great knowing that your campers are getting the quality day camp experience they expect from the nation’s largest nonprofit child care provider.

Our camp directors have been hard at work whipping up a memorable experience for all our campers. Get ready to enjoy the familiar, fun, and exciting summer day camp experience you’ve come to expect from the Y, including:

• A 8-week program that runs 5 days per week, Monday, June 30th through Friday, August 22nd
• For campers entering Kindergarten – 8th grade in September 2025
• Ages 6-13 as of September 1, 2025
• Regular camp hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
• Camp location: Cedarbrook K-5 Center, 1049 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060 (weeks 106)
• Camp Location: DuCret Center of Arts, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060 (weeks 7 & 8)

 2025 CAMP OPTIONS

Payment schedule

A $25 fee per each week of camp is due at registration. Weekly camp payments are due the Monday prior to the start of each camp week. Payments are non-refundable.

Refund details

• Prior to May 1, 2025: A full refund will be given for any cancellations.
• After May 1, 2025: There will be no refund of the $25 deposit. A refund of a camp balance that has been paid will only be given if your child’s spot can be filled by another child.*
  *The only exception to the refund policy is for a cancellation due to a medical reason that has been documented by a doctor.

Greater Somerset County YMCA Financial Assistance

In addition to any community subsidies families may qualify for, the Y also provides direct financial assistance to qualifying families enrolled in our child care programs. We believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. Visit gscymca.org/fa to learn more.

Third party payment

• Community Coordinated Child Care (4Cs) subsidy available. To apply, please contact CCCC of Union County at 973 923 1433 or ccccunion.org

SPOTLIGHT ON: S.P.A.C.E. FOR ALL

What is S.P.A.C.E.? It stands for swimming, play, art, community, and enrichment. We embed these signature elements across our entire camp program to create a truly holistic day camp experience for each child. It’s just one of the many ways the Y comprehensively supports the development of the whole child while they are here with us.

SPOTLIGHT ON: OUR CAMP COUNSELORS

Every one of our camps is staffed with counselors who are not only well trained and qualified for child supervision, but love being part of camp just as much as our campers. In fact, many of our campers later pursue our Counselor-in-Training camp and then become counselors and full time Y staff members.

WHY CHOOSE THE Y

Caring, Well-Trained Staff

Our staff is comprised of caring, nurturing individuals who are required to complete a minimum of twelve hours of on-going training on an annual basis and are certified in First Aid and CPR.

Committed to Your Child’s Safety

In an effort to continually improve the safety and security of our YMCA, we utilize a system called Raptor which instantly screens visitors against registered sex offender databases in all 50 states. This is in addition to sex offender screenings the Y regularly conducts on all members, participants, and staff. All authorized pick-ups must present a state or government issued photo ID every time when picking up a child.

For the Best Summer Ever

Give your kids a life-changing experience! Each summer, the Y inspires kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead, and make lasting friendships. Together, our proven programs and trained counselors deliver meaningful and memorable camp experiences that keep families coming back year after year. Our day camps welcome all kids to discover who they are and imagine who they can be, with programs that foster lifelong skills, build self-confidence, and create friendships.

Well-Rounded Structure

At the Y, we know that when kids are given an opportunity to accomplish things, make friends, and feel like they belong, they are comfortable expressing individuality and feel more confident, connected, and supported. We focus on these youth development areas to ensure that kids in our day camp program go home with so much excitement for all they’ve accomplished and enjoyed, that they can’t wait to come back the next day.

Y For All

We believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. In addition to any community subsidies families may qualify for, the Y also provides direct financial assistance to qualifying families enrolled in our child care programs—made possible through the generosity of our Y’s Annual Campaign donors and proceeds from special fundraising events. Visit gscymca.org/fa to learn more.