Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–16 · $1,250/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–16

YMCA Camp Bernie

YMCA Camp Bernie · $1,250/week

YMCA Camp Bernie offers traditional overnight camp experiences for youth, focusing on character development, outdoor adventure, and community building in Por...

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Bernie's website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of its programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp explicitly states that staff undergo background checks and drug screenings. The 'About Us' page indicates the camp has been operating for over 75 years, showcasing a long history of serving youth. It is owned and operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. The camp offers overnight programs for various age groups, including traditional camp, adventure camp, and leadership programs. On Google, YMCA Camp Bernie has a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 222 reviews, with many reviewers praising the caring staff and diverse activities. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @campbernieymca and a Facebook page @campbernieymca.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–16

YMCA Camp Bernie sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 327 Turkey Top Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, financial aid available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Bernie

What ages does YMCA Camp Bernie accept?
YMCA Camp Bernie is open to children ages 6–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does YMCA Camp Bernie cost?
YMCA Camp Bernie publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. USD, financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Camp Bernie's hours?
YMCA Camp Bernie runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is YMCA Camp Bernie accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp Bernie is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs YMCA Camp Bernie?
YMCA Camp Bernie is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Camp Bernie provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Bernie does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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