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Campers enjoy a variety of activities and themes every day with friends and peers exploring math, science, arts, sports, nature and global diversity. Our curriculum promotes teamwork, enhances self-esteem and builds skills while incorporating the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 

Our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and meet up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality.

Westfield Area YMCA 2025 Summer Day Camps

CAMP HARDLY WAIT

Registration Dates:

Priority Early Bird Registration (For Family Members) begins Tuesday, January 7 at 9:00am

Open Early Bird Registration (For Basic and Non-Members) begins Thursday, January 9 at 9:00am

 

Camp Info Session

Sunday, December 15, 1:00-3:00pm

Location: Main Y Facility

Traditional Camps

Fun and exciting activities keep your camper active...indoors or outdoors! Teens enjoy leadership programs.

S.T.E.A.M. Camps

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math...Make new discoveries while enjoying positive, confidence-boosting activities.

Sports Camps

Healthy competition, teamwork, individual development, and most of all...FUN!

Inclusion Camp

At the Westfield Area YMCA, we believe camp should be inclusive, providing as many opportunities as possible for children to join in the camp fun. 

Half-Day Complement

Half-day complement is only available before or after all S.T.E.A.M. camps at the main facility to create a full day experience. Enjoy traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, games and outdoor play. Camp days can be further extended with Before or After Care.

Special Offers

In-person registration is required to receive both of these specials simultaneously.

Early Bird Special

Pay in full for camps and receive last year's camp pricing!

Not valid for Before Care or After Care. Valid online or in-person 1/7-1/30/2025.

Multiple Child Discount

Receive a 10% discount for additional children in the same family registered for the same week(s) of any traditional camps. 

Discount is applied to campers with the lower camp fee. Offer must be applied during in-person registration and is not available for online registrations.

Camp Hardly Wait Weeks and Dates

Week 1

June 23-27

Week 2

June 30-July 4

Week 3

July 7-11

Week 4

July 14-18

Week 5

July 21-25

Week 6

July 28-August 1

Week 7

August 4-8

Week 8

August 11-15

Week 9

August 18-22

Brochures & Forms

View important forms and other information about Westfield Area YMCA Summer Camps.

For any questions regarding camp, you may contact the Welcome Center at 908-301-YMCA (9622) during operating hours or the Camp Information Hotline at x405.  Leave your name, phone number, age of your child(ren) and a brief message…a member of our camp team will get back to you.

Questions? Contact:

Amanda McCaskill

Director of Camp & Mountainside SACC

Phone: 908-301-9622 ext. 265

Marty Collett

Senior Director of Child Care Services, Camps & Teens

Phone: 908-301-9622 ext. 223

Tarajee Russell

Assistant Director of Camp and School Age Childcare

Phone: 908-301-9622 ext. 271