Harriman State Park, NY (United States)
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For over 80 years Camp Michikamau has offered a high quality traditional overnight camp for youth and teens.
Program Emphasis
General Program
Gender
Coed
Type
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Family Camp
Day Camp
Family Camp
Sessions
Less Than 1 Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Weeks
Hackensack
Sloatsburg
Bear Mountain
Ages
5 - 17
Capacity
100
Cost
$301 - 400 (inquire)
The YMCA of Greater Bergen County offer traditional, back to basics residential and day camps. Each camp offers an unplugged experience for children to reconnect with the outdoors while being introduced to a variety of activities. All our programs promote the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty developing self confident and independent campers.
All of our camps are nestled in the beautiful and scenic woods of Harriman State Park along Lake Kanawauke. Harriman State Park , New York’s second largest state park, provides 200 miles of hiking trails, 31 lakes and access to the Appalachian Trail among its 46,000 acres of wilderness. Thirty miles from Hackensack campers are bused to camp each day from the Y. Two waterfronts and a fleet of canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddle boats offer a wide variety of waterfront activities.
The YMCA of Greater Bergen County Camp Staff is dedicated to provide your child with an exceptional camping experience. We recruit our summer staff through local colleges and online camp job sites. All hired have experience working with children and many are seeking college degrees in education and outdoor education. In addition, we hire international staff for our residential camp in order to introduce campers to other cultures. Specialists are hired to provide your children with the best progressive and goal oriented instruction for activities such as: boating, arts and crafts, nature, rock climbing/challenge course and archery. All staff are given background checks and participate in an extensive 4-14 day orientation training.
Our camps are traditional summer camps. Each camp offers an unplugged experience for children to reconnect with the outdoors while being introduced to a variety of activities. All our programs promote the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty developing self confident and independent campers.
All of our camps are nestled in the beautiful and scenic woods of Harriman State Park along Lake Kanawauke. Harriman State Park , New York’s second largest state park, provides 200 miles of hiking trails, 31 lakes and access to the Appalachian Trail among its 46,000 acres of wilderness. Thirty miles from Hackensack campers are bused to camp each day from the Y. Two waterfronts and a fleet of canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddle boats offer a wide variety of waterfront activities.
The YMCA of Greater Bergen County Camp Staff is dedicated to provide your child with an exceptional camping experience. We recruit our summer staff through local colleges and online camp job sites. All hired have experience working with children and many are seeking college degrees in education and outdoor education. In addition, we hire international staff for our residential camp in order to introduce campers to other cultures. Specialists are hired to provide your children with the best progressive and goal oriented instruction for activities such as: boating, arts and crafts, nature, rock climbing/challenge course and archery. All staff are given background checks and participate in an extensive 4-14 day orientation training.
Our camps are traditional summer camps. Each camp offers an unplugged experience for children to reconnect with the outdoors while being introduced to a variety of activities. All our programs promote the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty developing self confident and independent campers.
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
None
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors
Mountaineering
Climb and Rappel
Ropes Course
Backpacking
Hiking
Rock Climbing
Performing Arts
General Performing Arts
Dance
Drama
Cheerleading
Music
None
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors
Mountaineering
Climb and Rappel
Ropes Course
Backpacking
Hiking
Rock Climbing
Performing Arts
General Performing Arts
Dance
Drama
Cheerleading
Music
Competitive Events
Competitive Events
Intra Camp Competition
Inter Camp Competition
Individual Sports
General Individual Sports
Archery
Team Sports
General Team Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Competitive Events
Intra Camp Competition
Inter Camp Competition
Individual Sports
General Individual Sports
Archery
Team Sports
General Team Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Water Sports
Instructional Swimming
Recreational Swimming
Canoeing
Fishing
Rowing
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Arts and Crafts
General Arts and Crafts
Fabric Design
Woodworking
Miscellaneous
General Miscellaneous Actvities
Color War
Environmental
Leadership Skills
Other Activities
Challenge Course
Cooking
Firebuilding
Geocaching
Teambuilding
Yoga
Instructional Swimming
Recreational Swimming
Canoeing
Fishing
Rowing
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Arts and Crafts
General Arts and Crafts
Fabric Design
Woodworking
Miscellaneous
General Miscellaneous Actvities
Color War
Environmental
Leadership Skills
Other Activities
Challenge Course
Cooking
Firebuilding
Geocaching
Teambuilding
Yoga
Location & Contact
Camp Address
915 Route 106
K-5 Camp Michikamau
Harriman State Park NY, 10911 United States
201-487-6600 x220 (tel.)
201-487-4539 (fax.)
915 Route 106
K-5 Camp Michikamau
Harriman State Park NY, 10911 United States
201-487-6600 x220 (tel.)
201-487-4539 (fax.)
Winter Address
360 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ, 07601 United States
201-487-6600 x220 (tel.)
201-487-4539 (fax.)
360 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ, 07601 United States
201-487-6600 x220 (tel.)
201-487-4539 (fax.)
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