Playground

Indoor/Outdoor Playground

The Ridgewood Y offers programs and community connections that positively impact lives through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, building spirit, mind and body for all.

The Ridgewood Y is a nonprofit charitable organization that serves youth, adults, and families founded on Christian principles and committed to strengthening our Northern New Jersey and Camp Bernie communities since 1902, as part of a worldwide YMCA.



STEM/STEAM

Swimming

Sportsfield activities

Music

Art & Crafts

Affordable

YMCA Camp Bernie’s Overnight Camp is a traditional, co-ed program for kids entering grades 2-10. Campers are grouped into Units by gender and age, with each Unit divided into cabins composed of 8-10 campers and 2-3 counselors. Our traditions and camp spirit unite our overall camp community as campers are engaged in instructional activities, structured free play and memorable all-camp events each session.



OVERNIGHT CAMP

Day Camp at YMCA Camp Bernie is a thrilling, active program for all children entering grades K-11. Our weekly sessions allow campers to enjoy and explore everything our beautiful 285-acre facility has to offer. We believe that a camp experience provides children with the unique opportunity to try new things and discover who they truly are. We will help children to make new friends, build memories and to challenge themselves daily.


DAY CAMP

YMCA Camp Bernie’s Counselor-In-Training program provides teenagers with exciting opportunities to build character and self-esteem. Participants develop communication and leadership skills through team-building exercises and hands-on training with staff members in our program areas and cabins. Successful completion of a YMCA Camp Bernie leadership program is an outstanding accomplishment for teenagers to list on job and college applications, and is a wonderful first step in seeking employment as a counselor at our camp in future summers.



COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

Coed

Kids

Tweens

YMCA Camp Bernie

Amazing location Awesome activities and fantastic staff. highly advisable


Harold J

Alice P

Excellent youth overnight camp experience!


Tommy B

Sending your kids to Camp Bernie will give them the best overnight camp experience.  The staff and counselors are excellent.  You won't look back on your choice later!


Laura E

The ideal experience for any child may be had at Camp Bernie.
