HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp
Traditional overnight summer camp offering a variety of activities in a natural setting.
▌ Editor's read The HI4Y Vacamas Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their overnight programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The website states that HI4Y has been operating for 99 years, indicating a long history of serving youth. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp offers a traditional overnight program for campers aged 7-17, with activities like swimming, boating, arts & crafts, and sports. Google reviews for 'HI4Y Vacamas Summer Camp' show an average rating of 4.6 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive staff and positive impact on their children. The organization is a nonprofit, focusing on providing enriching experiences for children.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192799+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp 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
- 1927 (99 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Address: 256 Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ 07480, USA
- Phone: 973-838-0942
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Scholarship Level 1: $685 for 12 days. Cost per week is an estimate.
3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 20.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 9, 2026 · 2 weeks · $685
- Session 2 Jul 12 – 30, 2026 · 3 weeks · $1,055
- Session 3 Aug 2 – 20, 2026 · 3 weeks · $1,055
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp
- What ages does HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp accept?
- HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp 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 HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp cost?
- HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp publishes $57/week for the standard session. Scholarship Level 1: $685 for 12 days. Cost per week is an estimate. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp accredited?
- Yes — HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 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 HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp?
- HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 99 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 HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp offer transportation?
- HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside HI4Y - Vacamas Summer Camp.
- Hands In 4 Youth · 256 Macopin Rd West Milford · Ages 8–8 · $400/week
- Hands In 4 Youth Outdoor Adventure Day Camp · West Milford · Ages 5–14