Family Camps &
Parent-Child Weekends
Grow Together. Laugh Loudly. Love Deeply.
There’s nothing quite like time at camp to bring families closer together. At Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, our beautiful Sussex County New Jersey location will bring you closer together - without being far from home! Whether you're roasting marshmallows by the fire, conquering the climbing wall or making matching tie-dye shirts, our family and parent-child weekends offer meaningful experiences designed to strengthen bonds, build memories, and celebrate togetherness — the Y way.
Select an option below:
- Family Camp Weekends
- Parent-Child Weekends
Parent-Child Weekends
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps host Parent-Child Weekends that are all about quality time, adventure, and shared experiences. Spend a meaningful weekend unplugged from screens and plugged into each other—whether you're roasting marshmallows, hiking to the ridge, or challenging yourselves on the climbing wall. These special weekends are a chance to strengthen your bond and make lifelong memories together. Discover just how fun family time can be at camp.
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Mother-Daughter Weekend
Discover the power of connection at our Mother-Daughter Weekend at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps! Challenge yourselves with a breathtaking ridge hike, where you’ll enjoy stunning views while growing stronger together. Test your strength and precision with axe throwing, an experience that will bring out your adventurous side and help you see each other in a new light. These activities are just a taste of the many exciting experiences that await you throughout the weekend.
You'll stay in our cozy year-round cabins, enjoy meals in the dining hall, and try activities led by our staff!
2026
January 2-4
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143
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Mother-Son Weekend
Adventure and connection await at our Mother-Son Weekend at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps! Explore the great outdoors with orienteering and archery, where you'll work together to navigate the landscape and perfect your aim. These activities are the perfect opportunity to connect with your son in an active and engaging way, fostering teamwork and trust while having fun. And these are just a few of the exciting activities — there’s so much more for you to experience and enjoy together.
You'll stay in our cozy year-round cabins, enjoy meals in the dining hall, and try activities led by our staff!
2026
March 27-29
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens: 12-17 $173 | Child: 5-11 $143
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Mother-Child Weekend
The Mother-Child Weekend at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is a special opportunity to connect with your child, no matter their age. Step away from daily distractions and enjoy shared experiences that deepen your bond. Whether you’re adventuring in nature or enjoying quiet moments together, this weekend is all about celebrating your relationship and creating lasting memories.
You'll stay in our cozy year-round cabins, enjoy meals in the dining hall, and try activities led by our staff!
2025
November 21-23
Adults 18+: $205 | Teens 12-17: $171 | Child 5-11: $141
2026
November 20-22
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143
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Father-Son Weekend
Forge a deeper connection with your son at our Father-Son Weekend at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps! This weekend is designed to bring you closer through exciting, hands-on activities that challenge both your minds and skills. Highlights include shelter building and fire starting — essential survival skills that teach teamwork, patience, and trust. But that's just the beginning — you’ll also experience a range of other activities, all designed to help you connect and celebrate your relationship.
You'll stay in our cozy year-round cabins, enjoy meals in the dining hall, and try activities led by our staff!
2026
January 20 - February 1
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143
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Father-Daughter Weekend
Create unforgettable memories at our Father-Daughter Weekend at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, where adventure and teamwork come together! Take on the challenge of indoor rock climbing, where both trust and communication are key, and experience the thrill of working together as a team. These are just a few of the weekend’s highlights, but there are plenty of other exciting activities that will bring you closer and help you see each other in a new light.
You'll stay in our cozy year-round cabins, enjoy meals in the dining hall, and try activities led by our staff!
2026
February 27 - March 1
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143
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Father-Child Weekend
The Father-Child Weekend at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is designed to strengthen your bond with your child, no matter their age. Take a break from the everyday hustle and enjoy quality time together through fun activities and quiet moments. This weekend is about reconnecting, celebrating your relationship, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
You'll stay in our cozy year-round cabins, enjoy meals in the dining hall, and try activities led by our staff!
2025
November 14-16
Adults 18+: $205; Teens 12-17: $171; Child 5-11: $141
2026
November 13-15
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143
Adult Weekends
Escape to Fairview Lake YMCA Camps for a one-of-a-kind weekend designed just for adults. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, rest and relaxation, or a little of both, our adult weekends offer a refreshing break from the everyday. Enjoy activities like hiking, kayaking, yoga, and evening socials in a welcoming, inclusive community. Come solo, with a partner, or gather your friends—camp isn’t just for kids anymore.
2025:
Women's Wellness
November 7-9, 2025
December 5-7, 2025
Women’s Wellness Weekend is a great way to try new things and meet new people in a beautiful setting. Join us for massage therapy, yoga, hiking, meditation, crafts, dancing, adventure, and fun! You will have the option to engage in high-energy activities or just sit by the fire with a good book - the weekend is framed to satisfy every need.
Full Weekend: $205
Saturday Only: $105
2026:
Women's Wellness
Dates and Rates Coming Soon!
Women’s Wellness Weekend is a great way to try new things and meet new people in a beautiful setting. Join us for massage therapy, yoga, hiking, meditation, crafts, dancing, adventure, and fun! You will have the option to engage in high-energy activities or just sit by the fire with a good book - the weekend is framed to satisfy every need.
Girls' Camporees
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offer troops the perfect opportunity to bond, earn badges, and explore the outdoors together. From archery and hiking to S.W.A.P.S. and campfire singalongs, these weekends are packed with adventure and fun. Troops of all ages are welcome, and everything is planned with leaders in mind—so you can focus on building confidence, courage, and character. Start a tradition your troop will never forget!
2026:
Dates and Rates Coming Soon!
Programs are listed under "Parent/Child Weekends 2025" or "Parent/Child Weekends 2026"
Learn more about what to expect when you join us for a weekend at camp!
Find out how you can help make Parent/Child Weekends, and other great Fairview Lake Programs, accessible to all!
Programs are listed under "Camporees 2026"
Learn more about what to expect when you join us for a weekend at camp!
Find out how you can help make Camporees, and other great Fairview Lake Programs, accessible to all!
Family Camp
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offer unforgettable Family Camp experiences all year long, nestled in the scenic beauty of Sussex County, New Jersey. Whether it’s your first visit or a cherished tradition, our all-inclusive weekends are designed for families of all kinds to reconnect, relax, and enjoy the great outdoors. From campfires and canoeing to crafts and hiking, every moment is a chance to grow closer and create lifelong memories. Discover your home away from home—where your family belongs.
Family Camps
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offer unforgettable Family Camp experiences all year long, nestled in the scenic beauty of Sussex County, New Jersey. Whether it’s your first visit or a cherished tradition, our all-inclusive weekends are designed for families of all kinds to reconnect, relax, and enjoy the great outdoors. From campfires and canoeing to crafts and hiking, every moment is a chance to grow closer and create lifelong memories. Discover your home away from home—where your family belongs.
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February Family Camp - February
Embrace the magic of winter at our Winter Family Camp, where ice fishing, cross-country skiing, sledding, and indoor climbing await you. Create lasting memories with activities like candle-making and warm up with a steaming cup of hot cocoa by the fire after a day of outdoor fun. Whether you're speeding down snowy hills on a sled, gliding through peaceful trails on skis, or trying your hand at ice fishing, there’s something for every family member to enjoy. After each adventure-filled day, retreat to one of our cozy cabins, where you can relax and bond with your loved ones. This fun-filled weekend is the perfect way to connect, create special family traditions, and make the most of the winter season.
2026
February 13-15
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143
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Fantasy Family Camp - April
Bring your family and your imagination for a magical adventure at Fairview! Card games, role-playing games, and quests that require YOU to complete tasks and earn experience and rewards! Put on your cloak, grab your deck, dice, and character page, and we'll see you there!
2026
April 17-19
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143
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Memorial Day Family Camp - May
Shake off the winter blues and reconnect with your family in the great outdoors. Take a family hike to a ridge on the Appalachian Trail for breathtaking views, or explore together on a guided swamp walk through a unique ecosystem. Work as a team to build a shelter from natural materials, test your family’s skills with fun outdoor challenges, or splash around in the lake. Prefer to relax? Gather by the fire for cozy family time and peaceful surroundings. Get creative with arts and crafts, or bond over traditional camp activities like archery and boating. With both the year-round and seasonal sides of camp open, there’s plenty of space and activities for every family to enjoy, making it the perfect weekend to recharge and create lasting memories together.
If you select traditional housing, you'll stay in one of our year-round cabins, with electricity and a private bathroom. Seasonal housing is located in one of our seasonal units, which does not have electricity and shares a bathhouse in the center of each unit. Meals are included and served in our dining hall. Activities are led by our great staff and volunteers.
2026
May 22-24
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143
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Labor Day Family Camp - September
Celebrate the end of summer by sailing across the lake in one of our sailboats or enjoying activities like climbing, the giant swing, and candle making – all while making beautiful memories with your family. Arrive Friday evening after dinner, and relax as you get ready for an adventure-filled weekend. On Saturday, dive into a full day of fun with both scheduled and choose-your-own activities, allowing everyone to explore something they love. Sunday morning brings more time to connect and enjoy the beauty of nature before departing, leaving you with lasting memories and new traditions to carry forward.
If you select traditional housing, you'll stay in one of our year-round cabins, with electricity and a private bathroom. Seasonal housing is located in one of our seasonal units, which does not have electricity and shares a bathhouse in the center of each unit. Meals are included and served in our dining hall. Activities are led by our great staff and volunteers.
2025
August 29-31
Traditional Cabins: Adults (18+) $202; Ages 12-17: $168; Ages 5-11: $139; 4 & Under FREE!
Seasonal Cabins: Adults (18+) $132; Ages 12-17: $122; Ages 5-11: 92; 4 & Under FREE!
2026
September 4-6
Traditional Cabins: Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143; 4 & Under: FREE!
Seasonal Cabins: Adults 18+: $136 | Teens 12-17: $125 | Child 5-11: $95; 4 & Under: FREE!
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All Families Camp - September
At Camp, we celebrate the beauty of every family! Whether you’re a two-parent family, blended family, solo-parent family, LGBTQ+ family, extended family, or any unique structure, this September weekend is designed for you. Held the weekend after Labor Day, when it's still warm and the days are bright, join us for a relaxing retreat filled with fun outdoor activities, time in nature, and opportunities to connect with others. All families are welcome here—no matter how you define yours.
If you select traditional housing, you'll stay in one of our year-round cabins, with electricity and a private bathroom. Seasonal housing is located in one of our seasonal units, which does not have electricity and shares a bathhouse in the center of each unit. Meals are included and served in our dining hall. Activities are led by our great staff and volunteers.
2025
September 5-7
Traditional Cabins: Adults (18+) $202; Ages 12-17: $168; Ages 5-11: $139; 4 & Under FREE!
Seasonal Cabins: Adults (18+) $132; Ages 12-17: $122; Ages 5-11: 92; 4 & Under FREE!
2026
September 11-13
Traditional Cabins: Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143; 4 & Under: FREE!
Seasonal Cabins: Adults 18+: $136 | Teens 12-17: $125 | Child 5-11: $95; 4 & Under: FREE!
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October Family Camp - October
The end of October is a beautiful time to come to camp. Fall activities include apple cider making, pumpkin carving, face painting and our annual costume party! Be sure to come prepared to dress up and have a haunting good time!
Families will stay in our year-round cabins, which have heat and bathrooms. Meals are served in our dining hall, and activities are led by our trained staff.
2025
October 24-26
Adults (18+) $202; Ages 12-17: $168; Ages 5-11: $139; 4 & Under FREE!
2026
October 23-25
Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143; 4 & Under: FREE!
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New Years Family Camp - December
Ring in the new year at camp! Daytime activities include hiking, nature discovery, crafts, and archery. Evenings are earmarked for campfires, night-hikes and a good old-fashioned New Year’s Eve celebration. Celebrate with your family!
Families will stay in our year-round cabins, which have heat and bathrooms. Meals are served in our dining hall, and activities are led by our trained staff.
2025
December 30, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Traditional Cabins: Adults (18+) $202; Ages 12-17: $168; Ages 5-11: $139; 4 & Under FREE!
2026
December 30, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Traditional Cabins: Adults 18+: $208 | Teens 12-17: $173 | Child 5-11: $143; 4 & Under: FREE!
Programs are listed under "Adult Weekends 2025" or "Adult Weekends 2026"
Learn more about what to expect when you join us for a weekend at camp!
Find out how you can help make Adult Weekends, and other great Fairview Lake Programs, accessible to all!
Programs are listed under "Family Camp 2025" or "Family Camp 2026"
Learn more about what to expect when you join us for a weekend at camp!
Find out how you can help make Family Camp, and other great Fairview Lake Programs, accessible to all!
Y For All
Financial Assistance
The YMCA provides financial assistance to those who may require help covering the costs of camp. Our Y for All Fund plays a crucial role in keeping the Y accessible for children, adults, and families who need support. By offering financial assistance, the Y ensures that all individuals and families can participate in Y programs and services, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Make Camp Possible
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.