About Franklin Twp YMCA

Franklin Twp YMCA is a Y beyond walls serving the communities in and around Franklin Township. Our Y offers on-site K-5 school age child care programs for students attending Franklin Township Public Schools. During the summer, we facilitate an outdoor multi-activity day camp program at Colonial Park in partnership with Somerset County. Franklin Twp YMCA also provides a variety of programming for all ages in partnership with the Franklin Township Recreation Department. Our administrative office is at 2301 Route 27, Building 201 in Somerset, NJ.

(908) 369-0490 | 2301 Route 27 | Building 201 | Somerset, NJ 08873 | Get Directions

Hours of Operation

Monday
10:00am – 2:00pm

Wednesday – Friday
10:00am – 2:00pm

Amenities
  • School Age Child Care
  • Summer Camp
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Child Care & Camps with Franklin Twp YMCA

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

Count on the Y for Quality Care

The Y is here to support the needs of area working families with safe, supervised care where kids can continue to focus on cognitive, physical, and social development.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grades Pre-K4 – 5th

All options located at Franklin Park School, 30 Eden St, Franklin Twp, NJ 08823 and are available to students in grades Pre-K4 – 5th attending any of Franklin Township’s public elementary schools.

Before School Care

7:00am – school start  |  5 Days/Week

Our Y staff will ensure students are engaged with morning activities including sports, art, and S.T.E.M.

After School Care

School dismissal – 6:00pm  |  5 Days/Week

Offered Monday – Friday from school dismissal time (school dismissal times vary) – 6:00 p.m. Our Y staff will ensure students complete daily homework requirements followed by supervised enrichment activities.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
  • Claremont
  • Conerly
  • Elizabeth Avenue
  • Franklin Middle School at the Hamilton and Sampson G. Smith Campuses
  • Franklin Park
  • Hillcrest
  • MacAfee
  • Pine Grove

Please note: a 10-participant minimum is required to run before and after care programs.

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SUMMER CAMP

Welcome to Camp SOAR

Get ready to enjoy the familiar, fun, and exciting summer day camp experience you’ve come to expect from the Y, including:

  • An 8-week program that runs 5 days per week, Monday, July 1st through Friday, August 23rd
  • For campers entering Kindergarten – 9th grade in September
  • Regular camp hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
    • Before care hours: 7:00am -9:00am
    • After care hours: 4:00pm-6:00pm
  • Camp location: Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873

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2024 SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS

TRADITIONAL MULTI-ACTIVITY DAY CAMP

  • Traditional day camp is for campers entering Kindergarten – 7th grade in September
  • Camp SOAR’s popular, traditional multi-activity outdoor camp offers a broad array of activities that engage and entertain campers, including theme days, Mini Golf, Hiking, Pedal Boats, and the Splash Pad!
  • Register for one or more weeks Monday, July 1st through Friday, August 23rd

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TRADITIONAL MULTI-ACTIVITY DAY CAMP

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT)

  • Camp SOAR’s signature Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is for participants entering grades 8-9 in September
  • Register for one or more weeks Monday, July 1st through Friday, August 23rd

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM

QUESTIONS & MORE

Have questions about a specific program? Not sure where to start? Need more information? Click below to get in touch with the friendly, knowledgeable Y staff members who can help!

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