Overnight Summer Camp, Weekend Retreats & School Trips in New Jersey
Where Kids Grow, Families Reconnect & Groups Belong - On 660 Acres in the NJ Skylands
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps | Newton, NJ | Est. 1915 | 55 Miles from NYC
111
Years of Creating Camp Magic
ACA
Accredited
Nationally Accredited for Child Safety
Praesidium
vs. Industry Average Score of 50
Overnight Sleepaway Camp in New Jersey
A Summer of Everything that Matters.
At Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, every week brings a new chapter in a summer filled with joy, friendship, adventure, and discovery. Our campers learn skills, explore the outdoors, and create new friendships—all while building the independence and confidence that lasts long after the summer ends.
Weekend Retreats for Families & Adults
Unplug the Weekend
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offers weekend retreats for families, adults, parent-child pairs, and community groups just 55 miles from New York City. Set on 660 acres in the New Jersey Skylands, our screen-free property gives you the space to slow down and actually be present. Spend your days on the lake, exploring trails, gathering around a campfire, or just breathing fresh air with the people who matter most. Whether you are looking for a family weekend getaway in NJ, a fun afternoon at camp, or a structured adult program, we have a program that fits. All meals, lodging, and activities are included, so all you have to do is show up.
Outdoor Education & School Trips in NJ
A Classroom With Room to Explore
At Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, learning comes to life in our Classroom with Room—where forests, fields, and lakes replace four walls, and curiosity leads the way. Our Environmental Education programs blend hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and character development, inspiring students to connect deeply with nature and one another. From pond studies and wildlife observation to team-building and night hikes, every lesson is an experience—and every experience builds confidence, awareness, and a lasting love for the world around us.
Group & Organization Retreat Programs in New Jersey
Your Group. Our Camp. One Unforgettable Experience.
Whether you're planning a scout retreat, youth group weekend, recovery gathering, or a celebration with friends, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offers the perfect space to come together. With cozy cabins, flexible meeting spaces, hearty meals, and the great outdoors as your backdrop, your group will find the freedom to connect, grow, reflect, and play—all in a place rooted in the Y’s core values. We take care of the details, so you can focus on what matters most: time well spent together.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Apply in Minutes - We Handle the Rest
Don't let cost be the reason you miss out on what the Y has to offer. Financial assistance is available to families and organizations, and we encourage everyone to apply.
Make Camp Possible
Support Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
You can help make the magic of camp possible for every child by supporting our Annual Support Campaign. Your donation provides financial assistance to families in need, ensuring that every camper has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps. Together, we can make sure no one is turned away due to the inability to pay—because camp is for everyone.