PRESCHOOL CAMP

Traditional Multi-Activity Camp

• Preschool Camp is a multi-activity day camp for campers ages 3-5 years old

• Offered all 10 weeks of camp at Somerset Hills YMCA
• Register for one or more weeks Monday, June 23rd through Friday, August 29th

• Pre-K Campers (Our Mini Acorns!) feel like true members of the camp community as they take part in the full spectrum of activities that engage and entertain campers, including theme days and daily performances here at camp, while still having a separate age-appropriate schedule.

• Preschool campers gain the courage and confidence as life-long swimmers through their participation in daily swim lessons and daily recreational swim time in one of our three indoor pools, included at no additional cost. Children should bring a bathing suit and towel each day.
• Through our inclusive day camp experience, Preschool cmapers develop social skills and make new friends
• Campers have the opportunity to experience a variety of engaging daily activities such as Sports & Games, Art, Science, and Water Play to name a few!
• Preschool camp includes an educational portion to the camp day with activities are designed to stimulate and encourage grade level-appropriate critical thinking skills. Our goal is to help get mini acorns meet developmental milestones through discovery-based play!
• Weekly theme days also add something special as a core concept or celebration day is woven across the entire camp day.

2025 WEEKLY THEMES

• WEEK 1: Backyard Bash

  • Kick off Summer with the classics! It’s time for new beginnings and a safe Summer! Campers enjoy field games like sack races, water balloon tosses, tug-of-war, and end the week with a backyard BBQ-style party.

• WEEK 2: Planet Protectors

  • A green-themed week focused on environmental responsibility. Campers learn about recycling, plant trees, make eco-friendly crafts, and participate in a community clean-up, ending the week as certified “Planet Protectors.”

• WEEK 3: Artful Antics
  

  • A colorful week full of art exploration! Campers try their hands at different forms of art each day, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and wearable art. The week ends with an art gallery showcase for families.

• WEEK 4: Heroes Unite!

  • This week is all about teamwork, bravery, and discovering the superhero within. Campers create their own superhero personas, complete “hero training” activities, and team up to conquer challenges, all while learning values like courage, kindness, and resilience.

• WEEK 5: Around the World in Five Days

  • Each day highlights a different country or culture. Activities might include cooking, crafts, games, and learning simple phrases from languages around the world. Campers gain global awareness through immersive, hands-on experiences.

• WEEK 6: Survivor Camp Edition
  

  • Inspired by survival skills and teamwork challenges, campers learn the basics of shelter-building, knot-tying, and outdoor safety. Activities include obstacle courses, problem-solving challenges, and fun “tribal” team games.

• WEEK 7: Imaginarium

  • This theme focuses on innovation and invention. Campers use recycled materials to build inventions, design wearable art, and explore creative problem-solving in new ways each day.

• WEEK 8: Pop, Fizz, Boom

  • A space-themed camp focusing on rockets, astronauts, and planets! Campers could create and launch simple rockets, make their own “space suits,” learn about the solar system, and end the week with a “mission to Mars.”

• WEEK 9: Ocean Odyssey

  • Dive into an ocean-themed adventure! Activities include learning about sea creatures, making sea-inspired crafts like seashell jewelry, doing water games, and even building mini “sandcastles” or beach scenes.

• WEEK 10: Camp Replay

  • Join us for a celebration of everything campers loved throughout the summer. Each day can feature “fan-favorite” activities from previous weeks, allowing campers to relive memorable moments

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

• PRESCHOOL CAMP

  • 9:00-9:30 Arrival/Free Play
  • 9:30-10:00 Change for swim/bathroom break
  • 10:00-10:30 Swim
  • 10:30-10:45 Change from swim
  • 10:45-11:00 Snack
  • 11:00-11:45 STEM activity
  • 11:45-12:00 Bathroom break
  • 12:00-12:45 Sports
  • 12:45-1:15 Lunch
  • 1:15-2:00 Art
  • 2:00-2:45 Music & Movement
  • 2:45-3:15 Rest time (Quiet activities – puzzles, books, etc.)
  • 3:15-3:45 Outdoor play
  • 3:45-4:00 Snack
  • 4:00-4:30 Free play/departure

MULTI-ACTIVITY DAY CAMP

Traditional Multi-Activity Camp

• Team Y Day Camp is a multi-activity day camp for campers entering grades 1-6 in September 2025
• Offered all 10 weeks of camp at Somerset Hills YMCA
• Register for one or more weeks Monday, June 23rd through Friday, August 29th
• Campers are divided into groups for age-appropriate fun and engagement all summer long:
  • 1st & 2nd: Discovery
  • 3rd: Trailblazers
  • 4th & 5th: Explorers
  • 6th & 7th: Adventurers
• Campers build social skills and long lasting friendships through participation in individual and small group activities in the areas of Arts & Humanities, Science & Nature, and Sports & Games.
• Daily swim lessons and daily recreational swim time in one of our three indoor pools is included at no additional cost. Children should bring a bathing suit and towel each day.
• Children enjoy their days engaged in a variety of activities outside under our popular camp tents nestled on the Y’s property. And look for water games outside too as the summertime temps heat up!
• Campers have the option to attend the weekly camp trip each Wednesday.
• At the Y, we proactively address the dreaded academic summer slump by including an educational portion to the camp day with activities designed to stimulate and encourage grade level-appropriate critical thinking skills.
• Weekly themes also add something special woven throughout the camp week.

2025 SAMPLE WEEKLY CAMP TRIPS (each Wednesday)

To add even more fun and excitement to the camp week, we offer a weekly trip on Wednesdays for kids registered for Traditional Camp! The weekly trips are optional and offered for an additional fee. A permission slip signed by a parent/guardian is required for each camper and each trip.  The Y will coordinate group transportation for trips. Campers are fully accompanied by camp staff safely to and from the destination. Campers wear their 2024 Camp Acorn t-shirt (provided by the Y) on weekly trip days to help the group remain together at all times. Any child who does not attend the weekly trip will remain in Traditional Camp at the Y with all ages.

• WEEK 1: Roller Magic
• WEEK 2: RVCC Planetarium
• WEEK 3: Trailside Nature Center
• WEEK 4: Funplex
• WEEK 5: Somerset Patriots Game
• WEEK 6: Turtle Back Zoo
• WEEK 7: Liberty State Park
• WEEK 8: Woodbridge Community Center
• WEEK 9: Liberty Science Center
• WEEK 10: Branchburg Sports Complex

2025 WEEKLY THEMES

• WEEK 1: Backyard Bash

  • Kick off Summer with the classics! It’s time for new beginnings and a safe Summer! Campers enjoy field games like sack races, water balloon tosses, tug-of-war, and end the week with a backyard BBQ-style party.

• WEEK 2: Planet Protectors

  • A green-themed week focused on environmental responsibility. Campers learn about recycling, plant trees, make eco-friendly crafts, and participate in a community clean-up, ending the week as certified “Planet Protectors.”

• WEEK 3: Artful Antics
  

  • A colorful week full of art exploration! Campers try their hands at different forms of art each day, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and wearable art. The week ends with an art gallery showcase for families.

• WEEK 4: Heroes Unite!

  • This week is all about teamwork, bravery, and discovering the superhero within. Campers create their own superhero personas, complete “hero training” activities, and team up to conquer challenges, all while learning values like courage, kindness, and resilience.

• WEEK 5: Around the World in Five Days

  • Each day highlights a different country or culture. Activities might include cooking, crafts, games, and learning simple phrases from languages around the world. Campers gain global awareness through immersive, hands-on experiences.

• WEEK 6: Survivor Camp Edition
  

  • Inspired by survival skills and teamwork challenges, campers learn the basics of shelter-building, knot-tying, and outdoor safety. Activities include obstacle courses, problem-solving challenges, and fun “tribal” team games.

• WEEK 7: Imaginarium

  • This theme focuses on innovation and invention. Campers use recycled materials to build inventions, design wearable art, and explore creative problem-solving in new ways each day.

• WEEK 8: Pop, Fizz, Boom

  • A space-themed camp focusing on rockets, astronauts, and planets! Campers could create and launch simple rockets, make their own “space suits,” learn about the solar system, and end the week with a “mission to Mars.”

• WEEK 9: Ocean Odyssey

  • Dive into an ocean-themed adventure! Activities include learning about sea creatures, making sea-inspired crafts like seashell jewelry, doing water games, and even building mini “sandcastles” or beach scenes.

• WEEK 10: Camp Replay

  • Join us for a celebration of everything campers loved throughout the summer. Each day can feature “fan-favorite” activities from previous weeks, allowing campers to relive memorable moments

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

• DISCOVERY

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:15am – Sports
  • 10:15am-10:45am – Snack
  • 10:50am-11:05am – Change for Swim
  • 11:05am-11:35am – Swim in Stoddard
  • 11:35am-11:55am – Change from Swim
  • 12:00pm-12:45pm – Art
  • 12:45pm-1:15pm – Lunch
  • 1:15pm-2:00pm – STEM
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm – Camp Wide Activity
  • 3:00pm-3:45pm – Club Time
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

• EXPLORERS

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:15am – Art
  • 10:15am-11:00am – STEM
  • 11:20am-11:35am – Change for Swim
  • 11:40am-12:10pm – Swim in Stoddard
  • 12:10pm-12:30pm – Change from Swim
  • 12:30pm-1:00pm – Lunch
  • 1:00pm-1:45pm – Sports
  • 1:45pm-2:00pm – Snack
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm – Camp Wide Activity
  • 3:00pm-3:45pm – Club Time
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

• Trailblazers

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:15am – STEM
  • 10:15am-11:00am – Sports
  • 11:00am-11:45am – Art
  • 11:50am-12:10pm – Change for Swim
  • 12:15am-12:45pm – Swim in Stoddard
  • 12:45pm-1:05pm – Change from Swim
  • 1:10pm-2:00pm – Lunch
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm – Camp Wide Activity
  • 3:00pm-3:45pm – Club Time
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

• Trailblazers

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:15am – STEM
  • 10:15am-11:00am – Sports
  • 11:00am-11:45am – Art
  • 11:50am-12:10pm – Change for Swim
  • 12:15pm-12:45pm – Swim in Stoddard
  • 12:45pm-1:05pm – Change from Swim
  • 1:10pm-2:00pm – Lunch
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm – Camp Wide Activity
  • 3:00pm-3:45pm – Club Time
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

• Adventurers

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:15am – Sports
  • 10:15am-11:00am – Art
  • 11:00am-11:45am – Stem
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:35pm-12:50pm – Change for Swim
  • 12:50pm-1:20pm – Swim in Engelhard
  • 1:20pm-1:35pm – Change from Swim
  • 1:35pm-2:00pm – Snack
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm – Camp Wide Activity
  • 3:00pm-3:45pm – Club Time
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

CATCH = Coordinated Approach To Child Health

SEL = Social Emotional Learning

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM

Traditional Multi-Activity Camp

Teen Option

• Our signature Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is for teens entering grades 9-11 in September 2025
• Offered during weeks 1-8 of camp at Somerset Hills YMCA in four, 2-week sessions 
• The CIT Program will operate in conjunction with our Traditional Day Camp & counts towards volunteer hours
• Somerset Hills YMCA Camp Acorn’s CIT program is designed for mature and enthusiastic teens who are interested in developing leadership skills while working with children
• Curious if the CIT program is right for you?
  • Do you have a positive attitude?
  • Are you enthusiastic and possess a strong work ethic?
  • Do you put the needs of others before your own?
  • Do you share our belief in our core character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility?
  • Do you have a love of camp, children and the outdoors?
• During the camp days, CITs help lead activities like arts & crafts, dance & games, sports and more
• CITs also work with homesick campers, help boost excitement around camp, assist with basic cleaning, and other essential functions
• Through this signature program, CITs learn team building, appropriate behavior on the job, what it means to be a true leader and more–all key soft skills that are useful to today’s young adult in any field of employment

DOWNLOAD CIT APPLICATION

SOCCER

• Offered for campers entering grades 1-3 in September 2025
• Offered for campers entering grades 4-6 in September 2025
• Soccer camp teaches the fundamentals of soccer, team building and technical skills in a fun and non-competitive environment while encouraging a love of the game
• Each morning focuses on skill work like dribbling, passing, shooting and defending on the field, while the afternoons are set aside for friendly game play to improve ball control and reinforce skill work
• Campers are divided into equally matched groups of mixed ability for team play
• Every camper will have the opportunity to play – beginners are welcome
• Soccer Camp helps campers get ready for the upcoming soccer season

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

• Soccer

  9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies

  • 9:30am-10:00am – Collect on Field for Warm-ups
  • 10:10am-11:00am – Skills & Drills
  • 11:00am-12:30pm – Specific Games, Scrimmages, or continued Skills and Drills.
  • 12:30pm-1:00pm – Lunch
  • 1:05pm-1:25pm – Change for Swim
  • 1:25pm-1:55pm – Swim in Stoddard
  • 1:55pm-2:15pm – Change from Swim
  • 2:15pm-3:30pm – Specific Games, Scrimmages, or continued Skills and Drills.
  • 3:30pm-3:45pm – Snack
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

PICKLEBALL

• Offered for campers entering grades 3-6 in September 2025
• Campers learn the fundamentals of pickleball, including proper strokes, serves, and gameplay strategies.
• Pickleball Camp at the Y teaches the skills and fundamentals to be successful while competing in daily contests and games
• Campers practice drills to learn core skills in the game, combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, making it easy to learn and enjoyable for all skill levels.
• Campers are divided into 2-4 equally matched groups of mixed ability for team play
• Our coaches work with campers according to their ability level and every camper will have the opportunity to play – beginners welcome!
• Teamwork and good sportsmanship are reinforced during play

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

• Pickleball

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:00am – Warm-ups
  • 10:10am-11:00am – Skills & Drills
  • 11:00am-12:30pm – Specific Games, Scrimmages, or continued Skills and Drills.
  • 12:30pm-1:00pm – Lunch
  • 1:05pm-1:25pm – Change for Swim
  • 1:25pm-1:55pm – Swim in Stoddard
  • 1:55pm-2:15pm – Change from Swim
  • 2:15pm-3:30pm – Specific Games, Scrimmages, or continued Skills and Drills.
  • 3:30pm-3:45pm – Snack
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

VOLLEYBALL

• Offered for campers entering grades 3-6 in September 2025
• Campers Learn the fundamentals of volleyball, including serving, passing, setting, and spiking.
• Volleyball Camp campers practice teamwork and communication through fun drills, games, and scrimmages.
• Campers practice drills to learn core skills in the game, combines elements of volleyball, making it easy to learn and enjoyable for all skill levels.
• Campers are divided into 2-4 equally matched groups of mixed ability for team play
• Our coaches work with campers according to their ability level and every camper will have the opportunity to play – beginners welcome!
• Teamwork and good sportsmanship are reinforced during play

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

• Volleyball

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:00am – Warm-ups
  • 10:10am-11:00am – Skills & Drills
  • 11:00am-12:30pm – Specific Games, Scrimmages, or continued Skills and Drills.
  • 12:30pm-1:00pm – Lunch
  • 1:05pm-1:25pm – Change for Swim
  • 1:25pm-1:55pm – Swim in Stoddard
  • 1:55pm-2:15pm – Change from Swim
  • 2:15pm-3:30pm – Specific Games, Scrimmages, or continued Skills and Drills.
  • 3:30pm-3:45pm – Snack
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

SPORTS MIX

• Offered for campers entering grades 1-3 in September 2025
• Campers learn what it takes to work as a team in a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports in Sports Mix camp
• Campers experience and learn the basics of how to play a wide variety of sports including basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, and even schoolyard favorites like kickball and dodgeball during this team building multi-sport camp
• The Y provides all equipment necessary to learn the fundamentals of each sport
• Every camper will have the opportunity to play – sportsmanship is encouraged as campers learn to work together in a positive environment

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

• Sports Mix

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:00am – Collect on Field for Warm-ups
  • 10:10am-11:00am – Skills & Drills
  • 11:00am-12:30pm – Specific Games, Scrimmages, or continued Skills and Drills.
  • 12:30pm-1:00pm – Lunch
  • 1:05pm-1:25pm – Change for Swim
  • 1:25pm-1:55pm – Swim in Stoddard
  • 1:55pm-2:15pm – Change from Swim
  • 2:15pm-3:30pm – Specific Games, Scrimmages, or continued Skills and Drills.
  • 3:30pm-3:45pm – Snack
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

Gymnastics

• • Offered for campers entering grades 1-3 in September 2025
  • Offered for campers entering grades 4-6 in September 2025
  • Gymnastics camp will teach campers the basics in tumbling, upper body strength, agility, and flexibility
  • Every session will focus on a specific piece of equipment, and will include obstacle courses for campers to test their speed and what they learned throughout camp with the help of our coaching staff!
  • Every camper is welcome, regardless of skill level. Beginners are welcome!
  • Camp will be hosted in Studio 5, our exclusive gymnastics space that holds and assortment of swings, spring boards, and even an inflatable trampoline!

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

• Gymnastics

• • 9:00-9:30 am: Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30-10:00 am: Morning Warm-ups
  • 10:10-11:00 am: Rotation #1 (Floor, Beam, Bar, Vault)
  • 11:00-12:20 pm: Rotation #2 (Floor, Beam Bar, Vault)
  • 12:30-1:00 pm: Lunch
  • 1:05-1:25 pm: Change for Swim
  • 1:25-1:55 pm: Swim in Stoddard
  • 1:55-2:15 pm: Change from Swim
  • 2:15-3:30 pm Rotation #3 (Floor, Beam, Bar, Vault) & Free Play
  • 3:30-3:45 pm: Snack
  • 3:45-4:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies

ENRICHMENT CAMPS

Specialty Camps

• Enrichment Camp offers an exciting, well-rounded experience where children can learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive and fun environment.
• Campers will explore their artistic side through hands-on art projects, develop essential life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and communication, and dive into the wonders of science with interactive experiments and STEM challenges.
• Daily swim time in one of our three indoor pools is included at no additional cost. Children should bring a bathing suit and towel each day.

2025 WEEKLY THEMES

• Clay Craft Creators Camp: grades 2-4 in September 2025
  • June 30th – July 4th
  • Children engage in a variety of hands-on clay activities and workshops specially designed to spark their imagination and foster their artistic talents. Under the guidance of experienced instructors who specialize in working with young learners, campers learn fundamental clay techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction.
• Coding Wizards Camp: entering grades 3-6 in September 2025
  • July 7th – July 11th
  • This camp offers a hands-on learning experience that empowers participants to become proficient in coding while fostering creativity and critical thinking skills. Journey into the world of programming, guided by experienced instructors who are experts in various coding languages and technologies.
• Tasty Tales Culinary Camp: entering grades 1-3 in September 2025
  • July 14th – July 18th
  • A culinary journey filled with hands-on cooking classes, and creative storytelling activities. This camp offers a unique and engaging experience where young chefs can unleash their creativity, expand their palates, and embark on culinary adventures.
• Mad Scientist Adventure Camp: entering grades 1-3 in September 2025
  • July 21st – July 25th
  • Exhilarating and educational summer program designed to ignite the curiosity and passion for science in children. This camp offers a one-of-a-kind experience where participants can immerse themselves in the world of science through hands-on experiments, thrilling adventures, and exciting discoveries.
• Lego Mania: entering grades 1-3 in September 2025
  • July 28th – August 1st
  • Participants dive into a world of endless possibilities as they engage in a variety of hands-on activities, challenges, and projects centered around LEGO building. A dynamic and engaging environment where young builders can unleash their creativity, develop engineering skills, and embark on exciting adventures
• VetVenture: Veterinarian Camp: grades 2-6 in September 2025
  • August 4th – August 8th
  • Aspiring veterinarians and animal lovers engage in a variety of activities and learning experiences that provide insight into the field of veterinary medicine. The camp curriculum covers a wide range of topics related to animal care, health, and well-being. Designed for children who have a passion for animals.

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

• STEM Camp

  • 9:00am-9:30am – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30am-10:30am – Activity Session #1
  • 10:30am-10:50am – Snack Break
  • 11:00am-12:30pm – Activity Session #2
  • 12:30pm-1:00pm – Lunch
  • 1:00pm-1:40pm – Free Play
  • 1:45pm-2:00pm – Change for Swim
  • 2:00pm-2:30pm – Swim in Stoddard
  • 2:30pm-2:45pm – Change from Swim
  • 2:45pm-3:45pm – Activity Session #3
  • 3:45pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies & Car Line

TEEN ADVENTURE CAMP

Specialty Camp

Teen Option

• Offered for campers entering grades 8-10 in September 2025
• Teen Travel Camp provides older campers a summer full of adventure, independence, and fun
• Every week is packed with a wide variety of daily trips to exciting locations such as Sandy Hook Beach, Mountain Creek Water Park, Dorney Park, Somerset Patriots Baseball, Delaware Water Gap, High Point State Park, movie theaters and many, many more!
• Campers develop a sense of responsibility in the freedom of Teen Travel Camp as they demonstrate personal accountability for their money, belongings, their time, and how they choose to use it while on their own in certain areas in small groups
• Trips times will vary with some returning at 3:30 pm while others will extend until 6:00 pm
• To accommodate working parents, Teen Travel Campers may be dropped off as early as 7:30am and picked up as late as 6:00pm
• Teens who stay during extended hours (7:30-9:00am and/or 4:30-6:00pm) can choose to take part in activities in the Gagnon Teen and Community Center like ping pong and card games; play soccer or gaga in the Y’s expansive backyard; get a fresh and healthy snack in the Y’s cafe; or work out in the Y’s fully equipped Wellness Center

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Week 3:

7/7: Yestercades

7/8: Urban Air

7/9: Stairway to Heaven

7/10: The Rink

7/11: Blue Mountain Resort

Week 4:

7/14: Nickelodeon Universe

7/15: Grounds For Sculpture

7/16: American Dream Mall

7/17: Turtleback Zoo

7/18: Surf’s Up Paddle Boarding

Week 5:

7/21: Helix eSports

7/22: Hanover Lanes

7/23: Jenkinsons Amusement Park

7/24: iPlay America

7/25: Six Flags Great Adventure

Week 6:

7/28: Bronx Zoo

7/29: Branchburg Sports Complex

7/30: Dorney Park

7/31: Yogi Berra Museum

8/1: Funplex

Week 7:

8/4: Skirmish Paintball

8/5: Somerset Patriots Game

8/6: Iron Peak

8/7: Liberty State Park

8/8: Dave & Buster’s

Week 8:

8/11: Escape Garden State

8/12: Ridgewood Culinary Studio

8/13: Mountain Creek Waterpark

8/14: RPM Raceway

8/15: Pleasant Valley Park & Cinemas

Camp Dragonfly

A SUMMER OF GROWTH

Dragonflies are believed to be a sign of new beginnings, hope, and change. In many cultures, they are seen as symbols of strength, courage, and happiness. Our immersion camp is based on this belief and inspiration.

Camp Dragonfly is a week-long camp hosted at Somerset Hills YMCA Day Camp and is provided complimentary to children who have experienced trauma, grief, or loss in the past 14 months. Structured as an immersion experience, campers will experience the joys and adventures of a traditional day camp with the guidance of licensed social workers, therapists, and trauma-informed counselors.

Where:

SOMERSET HILLS YMCA

When:

July 7th – August 15th 2025

Price:

FREE for children who have experienced trauma, grief, or loss in the past 14 months.

Registration required. Space is limited. For enrollment or for more information contact Gabi St. Fleur at [email protected].