Children in Atlantic County will have a new option for summer fun this year:  YMCA summer camps will be offered locally for the first time. These are available through the Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA.  Included will be Camp Y-Achievers, a summer learning loss prevention program for those entering grades two and three; Camp Hiawatha, for ages six to eight; and Camp Merrywood transportation, for ages eight to fifteen.  All camps will include healthy breakfast and lunch.

The camps will be begin on June 24th and run through August 23rd.  Participation may be weekly or for the entire summer.

Campers will be bused to from these locations:

  • Spragg Elementary School in Egg Harbor; Pick up at approximately 8:00am and drop off at approximately 5:10pm
  • Mullica Township School; Pick up at approximately 8:30am and drop off at approximately 4:10pm
  • Collings Lakes Elementary School (to Camp Merrywood, in Pittsgrove); Pickup at approximately 9:10am and drop off at approximately 4:05pm

Extended day options will also be available from 7:30 am till 5:30pm.

For pricing and other details, please call the YMCA at (856) 691-0030 or see www.ccaymca.org.