Summer Camp 2025

The New Jersey Universal Health Forms and Immunization Records are DUE by June 1st. There will be a $100.00 late fee for any forms received after June 1st.

Forms MUST be stamped and dated by your pediatrician (The Universal Health Form must be dated within 365 days of your child’s birthday). Your camper will not be allowed to attend camp until we receive the current forms. Please note - if your child is enrolled in our before/after care program with Morris Plains, we still need a CURRENT set for camp as the set you provided for before/after care remains on site at Mountain Way and Borough Schools. 

All forms MUST be submitted also to receive your camper’s t-shirt(s). Please submit forms to the Member Service Desk at the YMCA or email them to j.magnetico@morristownymca.org.

Click the Image Below to Download the Universal Health Record Form!

Please submit forms by emailing them to j.magnetico@morristownymca.org.

Click the Image Below to Download the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan Form!

2025 Camp Y-Zone Parent Packet

This information is important for both parents and campers, and should be read through carefully to help prepare your child for his or her summer camp experience. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, it is essential that children are well prepared for camp and know what to expect before attending. This packet of information and policies should be retained for guidance and future reference. 

Please Click the Image Below to Download the 2025 Parent Packet:

EXPULSION/SUSPENSION POLICY:
Unfortunately, sometimes there are reasons we have to expel/suspend a child from our program either on a short term or permanent basis. If a camper deviates from the expected behavior guidelines, in a way that disrupts programming, safety, or the enjoyment of other campers, the camp administration reserves the right to suspend or terminate their participation in the Greater Morristown YMCA Camps without refund.

The Greater Morristown YMCA has a zero-tolerance policy. We want you to know we will do everything possible to work with the family of the child(ren) in order to prevent this policy from being enforced.  The following are reasons we may have to expel or suspend a child from camp:

IMMEDIATE CAUSES FOR EXPULSION:

• The child is at risk of causing serious injury to other children or themselves.
• Parent threatens physical or intimidating actions toward staff members.
• Parent exhibits verbal or physical abuse to staff.

PARENTAL ACTIONS FOR CHILD’S EXPULSION:

• Failure to pay/habitual lateness in payments.
• Failure to complete required forms including the child’s immunization records.
• Habitual tardiness when picking up your child.
• Verbal or physical abuse to staff.

CHILD’S ACTIONS FOR EXPULSION:

• Failure of child to adjust after a reasonable amount of time.
• Uncontrollable tantrums/angry outbursts.
• Ongoing physical or verbal abuse to staff or other children.
• Causing another child to feel unsafe to attend the program.
• Biting, pushing, hitting, kicking, etc.
• Bullying.

A CHILD WILL NOT BE EXPELLED (as the primary purpose):

If a Child’s parent(s):

• Made a complaint to the Office of Licensing regarding a center’s alleged violations of the licensing requirements.
• Reported abuse or neglect occurring at the camp 
• Questioned the center regarding policies and procedures without giving the parent sufficient time to make other child care arrangements.

A child may still be expelled if they or their parents violate our code of conduct or violate our expulsion/suspension policy.

PROACTIVE ACTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN IN ORDER TO PREVENT EXPULSION:

• Staff will try to redirect child from negative behavior.
• Staff will reassess camp environment, appropriate activities, and supervision.
• Staff will always use positive methods and language while disciplining children.
• Staff will praise appropriate behaviors.
• Staff will consistently apply consequences for rules.
• Child will be given verbal warnings.
• Child will be given time to regain control.
• Child’s disruptive behavior will be documented and maintained in confidentiality.
• Parent/Guardian will be notified verbally.
• Parent/Guardian will be given written copies of the disruptive behaviors that might lead to expulsion.

SCHEDULE OF EXPULSION:

• If the Directors see the Child/Parent’s actions as cause for immediate expulsion, a parent will be required to pick the child up immediately.
• If the Child’s/Parent’s actions are not deemed to require immediate expulsion, the child’s parent/guardian will be advised verbally and in writing about the child’s or parent’s behavior warranting an expulsion.  The verbal and written warning is meant to give a period of time so that the Parent/Guardian may work on the child’s behavior or to come to an agreement with the center. 
• The Parent/Guardian will be informed regarding the length of the expulsion period.
• The Parent/Guardian will be informed about the expected behavioral changes required in order for the child or parent to return to the center.
• The Parent/Guardian will be given a specific expulsion date based on the safety and wellbeing of the child and other children.
• Failure of the Child/Parent to satisfy the terms of the plan will result in permanent expulsion from camp.
• No timeline will be given if the Child’s/Parent’s actions are considered to require immediate expulsion.

Please Click the Image Below to Read About the Simply Gourmet Lunch Program.

All field trips and activities are subject to change without prior notice. For questions, please email j.magnetico@morristownymca.org. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated via Procare.

Field trips for 1st and 2nd grades are planned for Tuesdays, while 3rd through 6th grades will have theirs on Wednesdays. If you prefer that your child not attend a scheduled field trip, please ensure you arrange alternative childcare. Keep this in mind when selecting your registration options. Additionally, your child must arrive at camp by 9am in order to catch the transportation to the field trip. If your child is late to the field trip departure, they cannot attend camp and you must ensure you arrange alternative childcare

Click any of these images below to print our whole summer calendar.

You must CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for your FREE T-shirt. 

• T-Shirt colors (will remain the same as last summer):
  • 1^st grade – Grey
  • 2^nd grade – Red
  • 3^rd grade – Gold
  • 4^th grade – Royal Blue
  • 5/6^th grade – Tye Dye (blue, grey and white)

SIBLING DISCOUNT CODE CAN NOT be used when purchasing T-shirts.

All campers are required to wear the appropriate YMCA camp t-shirt daily.

You must hand in your child’s Universal Health Form and Immunization records to receive all of your child’s ordered shirts. This will be strictly enforced. If forms are not received by June 1st, there will be a $100 fee for late processing. The Universal Health Form must be valid for the whole duration your child is at camp (the Universal Health Form must be dated within 365 days of your child’s birthday).

Pickup will take place on Monday, June 16th through Thursday, June 19th from 8:00am to 9:00 pm at the YMCA Building (79 Horsehill Road).

Please Click the Image Below to View the Step by Step Guide for ProCare Sign Up.