YWCamps (YWCA Northern New Jersey Summer Camps)

Grant Elementary School, 100 Grant Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628

mapGrant Elementary School, 100 Grant Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628

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YWCamps (YWCA Northern New Jersey Summer Camps) includes activities such as Arts & Crafts, Nature Exploration, Theater & Drama, Field Games, Swimming & Water Play, and STEM-based learning opportunities. The program also includes empowerment workshops and socioemotional learning activities, and some activities integrate language arts and math to academically support campers during the summer months. YWCamps are described as the perfect environment to forge new friendships, acquire new skills, and enhance self-confidence, and YWCA camps are described as the ideal place to make new friends, develop new skills, and build self-confidence.

• Ages: 5–16 years old
• Price: The YWCA NNJ will pass a 3% surcharge for all transactions and accounts drafting from American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover credit cards.

Over 100 Years of Impact is noted for this organization. The leadership team includes Daniela Pinto, Director of Youth Development. The camp programs are ACA-accredited camp programs. YWCamps include a Leaders In Training Program designed to impart crucial leadership skills to young adults ages 13–16 who hope to gain some work experience. YWCamp@Weehawken is for Weehawken residents only, and Camp Tastebuds – Hoboken is for Hoboken residents only. YWCamp@Mahwah hosts GEN Glam Lab Camp, which provides girls ages 8–12 years STEM-based learning opportunities, empowerment workshops and socioemotional learning activities through a glamorous lens, and girls in GEN Glam Lab Camp develop leadership and communications skills that support their wellbeing and instill confidence. Application will not be processed without medical forms, including a copy of the child(ren)'s health record with immunizations within the last 24 months.

The mission statement for YWCA Northern New Jersey is that it is dedicated to eliminating racism, promoting racial understanding, and advancing gender equity. Financial assistance is available to income-eligible families, and families are directed to the NJ Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for information. One parent shared, “I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks for the terrific camp program you provided this summer. My daughter and her friends had such a good experience, and I cannot thank you enough. I hope we can come back again next summer!” signed by Valerie.

Last updated July 5, 2026.

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