Your Best Summer Starts Here
Five overnight camp programs. One incredible lake. Endless ways to grow.
Find Your Perfect Camp Experience
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offers five overnight programs for campers entering grades 2–11. From classic cabin life and horseback riding to backcountry adventures and teen leadership, every program is rooted in the same place — and the same values. Not sure where to start? Use the finder below.
Entering Grades 2-10
Traditional Camps
CLASSIC CAMP - FRIENDSHIPS - DISCOVERY
The full Fairview Lake Experience - swimming, campfires, cabin life, and more activities than any camp can fit into a summer.
1-week sessions
2-week sessions
3-week sessions
Entering Grades 4-10
Ranch Camp
HORSEBACK RIDING - RESPONSIBILITY - COMMUNITY
For campers who love horses, Ranch Camp blends daily riding and horsemanship with all of the classic camp activities Fairview Lake has to offer.
1-week sessions
2-week sessions
3-week sessions
Entering Grades 4-11
Adventure Trips for Challenge
TEAMWORK - OUTDOORS - NATURE
From first-time day hikes to multi-day backcountry expeditions, Adventure Trips meets campers where they are. Every level builds outdoor skills, confidence, and teamwork, with the right challenge for every age.
1-week sessions
2-week sessions
3-week sessions
Grades 4-10
Specialty Camps
FOCUS - SKILLS - PASSION
Choose a focus, go deep, and make it your summer. Specialty Camps combine a passion-driven program with all the classic camp experiences Fairview Lake has to offer.
1-week sessions
2-week sessions
Entering Grade 11
Counselor in Training
LEADERSHIP - SERVICE - GROWTH
A summer-long leadership development program for rising juniors ready to step up, give back, and prepare for a future on camp staff.
6-week session
Not Sure Where to Start?
We're here to help!
If you have a question about camp, or just aren't sure which camp is right for your family, we are happy to help.
Call our office: 973-383-9282 (7 days a week, 9am-5pm) | Send us an email: fairviewlake@metroymcas.org
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.
