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Blue Mountain Day Camp: A Summer of Firsts and Inclusivity
For Rolanda Hossack’s family, summer 2026 at Blue Mountain Day Camp, a program of Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, was a summer of firsts.
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Fairview Lake Named Best Campground in Sussex County 3 Years Running
We have some news we're still smiling about: Fairview Lake YMCA has been voted Best Campground in Sussex County in the 2026 Community's Choice Awards.
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Sleepaway Camp Registration Is Still Open for Summer 2026
Looking for the best sleepaway camp in New Jersey? Good news—it's not too late to register for Summer 2026 at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps!
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What Kids Learn at Camp (Hint: It’s More Than Swimming & Sports)
What Kids Really Learn at Summer Camp
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Preserving a Legacy
Renewing the Heart of the Mountainside Boathouse For generations of campers, the first steps toward the lake at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps have marked...
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Halfway There - and It's Already Something Special
Dining Hall Renovation Update If you’ve ever belted out “Don’t Stop Believin’” on a long car ride to camp, you already know—great things are worth...
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A Second Home That Helped Edwin Find His Voice
When Edwin first arrived at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, he was quiet, hesitant, and unsure of what the week ahead would bring. His mother Shannon...
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Why Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is a Proudly Screen-Free Summer Camp in NJ
Why Fairview Lake YMCA Camps Is a Proudly Screen-Free Summer Camp in New Jersey If you are searching for a screen-free summer camp in New Jersey, you...
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Fairview Lake YMCA Camps Set to Mark 110 Years
NEWTON, NJ — Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, a branch of the non-profit Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, is excited to announce a milestone celebration as...
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Fairview Lake YMCA Camps Takes Top Honors
YMCA presented with ‘Branch of the Year’ and ‘Staff Member of the Year’ awards NEWTON, NJ - Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, a branch of the Metropolitan...