About
Garfield YMCA Summer Camp offers Bright Beginnings Preschool Summer Camp 2026 for PreK3 and PreK4, School Aged Summer Camp 2026 for kindergarten through 8th grade, and Vacation Camp after the regular season ends. Preschool campers have rest time and water play twice a week. School age campers have optional fun swim every day, and campers are swim tested during the first week of camp.
Programs
- Bright Beginnings Preschool Summer Camp 2026 — PreK3 & PreK4 · Preschool camp at Garfield YMCA Summer Camp. Full 8-week session June 29th-August 21st, 2026; monthly sessions also listed. Hours: 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. Camp location: 241 Ray Street, Garfield NJ.
- School Aged Summer Camp 2026 — Kindergarten through 8th Grade · School age camp with optional fun swim everyday. Campers are swim tested during the first week of camp.
- Vacation Camp — Additional days offered after the regular camp season ends: August 24th and August 25th. Available at an additional cost. Limited spots available.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–14 years old
About the provider
Garfield YMCA Summer Camp has served the community for over 95 years. Child Care and Summer Camp Directors are Olivia DePeri and Michele Florio. The program lists Praesidium Accreditation and American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation, and its mission statement is to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Please sign up your child for the grade they will be entering the upcoming September. No medication will be administered without the completed medical authorization form. Subsidy inquiries go through Olivia. Please submit all requested paperwork and online waivers. Vacation Camp is available at an additional cost and has limited spots available.
Last updated October 19, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.