SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

 

Traditional Day Camp

Our Traditional Day Camp offers a classic summer experience designed to help campers grow, connect, and have fun. Campers are thoughtfully grouped by age, creating an environment that supports confidence-building, friendship, and age-appropriate activities. Each group is led by a dedicated head counselor and supported by trained assistant counselors, ensuring attentive supervision and a high-quality camp experience every day.

With a carefully structured daily schedule, campers enjoy a full range of engaging activities that make the most of every summer moment. Convenient drop-off and pick-up take place on Curlis Avenue at Toll Gate Grammar, providing families with easy access to the campground. Flexible scheduling options—including All Day Camp and Core Camp—allow families to choose the program that best fits their needs. At Traditional Day Camp, families can count on a safe, enriching, and memorable summer for their campers.

Location & Program Options

Toll Gate Grammar, 275 South Main St, Pennington, NJ 08534

Program Options:

All Day: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Core Camp: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Camp Highlights include:

  • Weekly swimming
  • GAGA BALL
  • STEAM enrichment
  • Science activities and experiments
  • Art & Crafts
  • Daily outdoor play, including water games
  • Playground and structured sports
  • Summer Field Trips
  • Group games
  • Character development
  • Camper driven curriculum
  • Develop long-term friendships!
  • Professionally trained staff
  • Values-based programming that focuses on Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
  • Affordable and convenient

Sibling discounts and financial assistance is available

Special activities and events will be planned accordingly and will be aligned with CDC and Department of Health and Family guidelines.

Dates & Themes

WEEK

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

DATES

June 22 – June 26

June 29 – July 3

July 6 – July 10

July 13 – July 17

July 20 – July 24

July 27 – July 31

Aug 3 – Aug 7

Aug 10 – Aug 14

Aug 17 – Aug 21

THEMES

Aloha Summer

4th of July

World Cup

Treasure Island

Decades

Camp Classics

Camp Carnival

Just Fun

Bon Voyage

Sample Schedule

🌟 Group 1A Weekly Schedule 🌟

⏰ Morning Block (Daily Routine)

🟩 7:00 – 8:30 | Drop Off / Check-In
🟨 8:30 – 9:00 | Morning Meeting / Group Activity
🟦 9:05 – 9:40 | Playground Time
🟧 9:45 – 10:10 | Walk to Pool
🟦 10:10 – 11:00 | Swimming 🏊‍♂️💦
🟪 11:00 – 11:30 | Change / Dry Off
🟧 11:30 – 11:45 | Walk Back to Camp
🟥 11:45 – 12:15 | Lunch 🍽️🥪

📅 Weekly Activity Schedule

💚 Monday

🟩 12:20 – 12:55 | Playground 🛝
🟦 1:00 – 1:35 | Camper Electives 🎨⚽🎭
🟨 1:40 – 2:15 | Snack Break 🍎
🟧 2:20 – 2:55 | Games N More 🎲🏃
🟪 3:00 – 3:35 | EmpowerU 💪🌟
🟥 3:40 – 4:15 | Arts N Crafts ✂️🖍️
🟨 4:20 – 4:45 | Y Snack 🍪
🟩 4:50 – 6:00 | Pick Up / Closing 🚗👋

💙 Tuesday

🟩 12:20 – 12:55 | Playground 🛝
🟦 1:00 – 1:35 | Camper Electives 🎨⚽🎭
🟪 1:40 – 2:15 | Science 🔬🧪
🟧 2:20 – 2:55 | Games N More 🎯🏃
🟨 3:00 – 3:35 | Snack Break 🍎
🟥 3:40 – 4:15 | Arts N Crafts ✂️🎨
🟨 4:20 – 4:45 | Y Snack 🍪
🟩 4:50 – 6:00 | Pick Up / Closing 🚗👋

💜 Wednesday

🟩 12:20 – 12:55 | Playground 🛝
🟦 1:00 – 1:35 | Camper Electives 🎨⚽🎭
🟨 1:40 – 2:15 | Snack Break 🍎
🟧 2:20 – 2:55 | Games N More 🎲🏀
🟪 3:00 – 3:35 | EmpowerU 🌟💪
🟥 3:40 – 4:15 | Arts N Crafts ✂️🖍️
🟨 4:20 – 4:45 | Y Snack 🍪
🟩 4:50 – 6:00 | Pick Up / Closing 🚗👋

Camp Documents

We are excited to have your camper join us this summer. Prior to the start of camp, all campers need the following to be submitted to the YMCA:

 

Universal Health Form

Copy of IEP (if applicable)

Medication plan (if applicable)

Camp Parent Handbook 2026

Registration

$100 non-refundable deposit due each week registered

– deposit will be applied to your overall balance

Balance for weeks 1 – 5 due by June 1

Balance for weeks 6 – 9 due by July 1

 

ALL DAY CAMP REGISTRATION

CORE CAMP REGISTRATION

Staff

All camp staff are thoroughly trained in safety procedures, youth development, and the importance of serving as positive role models. Team members receive specialized training in social-emotional learning (SEL) techniques, allowing them to support campers in expressing themselves and providing a trusted outlet throughout the day.

In addition, all staff are certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support and First Aid, ensuring a high level of medical preparedness at all times. Staff are also trained to support campers with specific medical needs, helping to maintain the health, safety, and overall well-being of every camper.

 

If you have any questions, contact Daniel Williams, Senior Program Director, [email protected].