YMCA Camp Bernie

YMCA Camp Bernie offers Summer Camp for ages 5-17, with traditional day and overnight camp and Counselors-in-Training programs for older campers. It also offers School Vacation Camps with a regular day schedule of 9AM-4PM, plus before care and aftercare for an additional cost. The program also includes year-round family camps, winter cabin rentals, kid and community events, and programs for schools, scouts, faith groups, or teams that can be day or overnight stays.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 5-17 · Traditional day and overnight camp. Offers classic camp adventures and Counselors-in-Training programs for older campers.
• School Vacation Camps — $65 per day · Day camp for school breaks. Regular Day is 9AM-4PM; before care and aftercare are available for additional cost.
• Youth + Family — Year-round family camps, winter cabin rentals, and kid and community events.
• Groups + Schools — Programs for schools, scouts, faith groups, or teams; available for day or overnight stays.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Price range: $65 per day
• Current session: Fall Family Camp (Nov 6–Nov 8, 2026)
• General schedule: Summer camp operates as a traditional day and overnight camp. School Vacation Camps are offered during school breaks with a regular day schedule of 9AM-4PM and optional before care and aftercare.

About the provider

YMCA Camp Bernie has been operating since 1956. School Vacation Camp participants must bring lunch, and children are released only to pre-authorized pick-ups.

Online registration is temporarily unavailable due to a technical issue. Registration closes 48 hours before each vacation camp. If fewer than five participants register, vacation camp will be canceled. Families must provide transportation to and from camp for vacation camps. Children will only be released to pre-authorized pick-ups. Lunch must be brought by participants. Camp Bernie is a non-profit, charitable organization.

What families say

“Camp Bernie is an awesome place where children go to have a great time. The counselors make each child feel special. They experience new things, learn about nature and make new friends. There is always something new to try or someone new to get to know. Year after year it is where they go to meet up with their friends.” — Noreen S.

“Looking for a great Traditional Summer Camp? Camp Bernie is the place for you! My son thought he would die without his phone for a week, he didn't even ask for it on the car ride home! He was so excited to tell us about all he did. Can’t wait to sign him up this year!” — Doreen L.

“YMCA Camp Bernie is truly a hidden gem in the world of New Jersey summer camps. It’s not just a camp — it’s a community where kids are seen, supported, and celebrated for exactly who they are. As I write this, my heart still squeezes at how proud I am of my daughter and how grateful I am of the staff and the experience she had here.” — Meaghan M.

Last updated October 26, 2026.