Pioneer Trails Day Camp

The West Essex YMCA Pioneer Trails Day Camp is a traditional camping
experience providing  youth with opportunities for self-discovery and
personal development. Campers, preschool through eighth grade, build self-confidence by successfully exploring new opportunities and overcoming
challenges in a safe, supportive  environment. They learn teamwork, independence, and values. Our program places special emphasis
on assisting children of working parents. We provide a safe, healthy,
fun filled, and worry-free environment, not only for our campers, but for our parents as well. You may rest assured that our experienced and
dedicated staff of counselors and specialists are at camp to make certain your child enjoys the best of all possible summers. With this assurance, you too can
enjoy peace of mind while your child attends camp. We have an exciting summer planned and we hope you will be able to join our extended camp
family for all or part of the 2009 camp season.

If you have registered for 2009 Pioneer Trails Day Camp you must download ALL forms, complete and return 2-3 forms to West Essex YMCA by May 31st, 2009 - NO EXCEPTIONS. To download - just click on the link:

1.  Pioneer Trails Do's and Don't's

2.  Medical Release Form

3.  Parental Consent Form

4.  Important Reminder

5.  Lunch Program Form

6. Pioneer Trails Bus Stops

For more information, please call (973) 992.7500

 Super Summer Day Camp

is a place where children, entering kindergarten through eighth grade,
can have the summer experience of a lifetime. YMCA camping provides
activities that are exciting and fun, but most importantly, it is an
experience that builds  self esteem, lasting friendships, and treasured
memories. Camp is organized with a school-like schedule half of the
day with specialty classes such as art,archery, science, drama, sports,
cooking, computers, dance, and  free choice.  In the afternoon the
camp will then travel  to the pool sites for swimming and there campers
are dismissed. Special Events are held weekly at camp such as:
Olympic Color Wars, Karate, Skate Weeks,Year-End Carnival and
a Talent Show that’s sure to surprise you and your family.
Club Time will also be back with: Sports, Checker/Chess, Puzzles,
Camp Newsletter, Reading, Cooking, Art, Game Show and Game Room.

Meet & Greet: April 19th 11am-1:00pm

If you have registered for 2009 Super Summer Day Camp you must download, complete and return ALL 7 forms to West Essex YMCA by May 31st, 2009 - NO EXCEPTIONS. To download - just click on the link:

1. Camper Information Form

2. Program Policies and Procedure

3. Statement of Discipline

4. Medical Release Form

5. Permission to Walk Home

6. Bus Safety Rules

7. Pool Safety Rules  

For more information, please call  (973) 992.7500

Mt. Pleasant Middle
School
in Livingston

 Teen Adventure Day Camp

Teen Adventure camp provides a challenging, fun and character
building experience for the young teen. Campers take various
trips each week to such places as Great Adventure, Dorney
Park, The Beast (NYC), Mountain Creek, NJ Shore, Dave & Busters,
ESPN Zone, sleep-in/sleep-out overnight activities and so much more.
During their time at the campsite, which is Mt. Pleasant Middle School,
the campers enjoy games, team-building projects, swimming
and a community service project.

Meet & Greet: January 25th and April 19th 11am-1:00pm 

For more information, please call (973) 992.7500

Camp Peanut Shell

Summertime camp fun for preschoolers at Peanut Shell Child
Care Center includes the following: Swim and Gym at the West
Essex YMCA (twice a week), sprinkler days, Camp Olympics,
barbecues, field trips, Spanish classes, Camp Carnival, a petting zoo,
and more! In operation for 30 years, Peanut Shell is state licensed
and NAEYC accredited. The center is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm,
and enrollment options include 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Extended care is
offered 6:00-6:45pm.

For more information, please call Peanut Shell at (973) 533.1511 

 7am-6pm

3,4 or 5 days per week

Weekday Camp

Weekday Camp consists of 4 two week theme based sessions
beginning the 3rd week of June and ending the 2nd week of August.
We accept children from ages 2½ to 5 years old.Weekday campers will
enjoy arts & crafts, cooking, science, swimming in our age appropriate pools and slipping and sliding on our brand new water slide. Come and join us for a fun filled summer!

For more information, please call Weekday at (973) 992.1203

 3-5
yrs. old

9am-1pm
9am-3pm
7:30am-6pm

2 to 5 times a week