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SO-Map-Y -South Orange/ Maplewood Y Camp (Entering Grades 1-5)

With an emphasis on the camper’s personal achievement in a supportive atmosphere, SO-Map-Y Camp activities are designed to build self-esteem, physical and social skills through programs that promote honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.  The SO-Map-Y camp staff is dedicated to your child’s safety and well being so that every day of camp is a fun day filled with memorable events. 

 Each week of camp has a different theme which adds interest, unity and excitement to each of the activities that are offered.  Examples of such themes are: International Culture, Olympics, and Endangered Species.  Activities at SO-Map-Y camp include: mini sports clinics including tennis, soccer, baseball and basketball, daily swim instruction and free swim, arts and crafts, model rocketry, nature activities, and games.  These activities are led by specialists who have expertise in each of those areas.  Camp also offers each session a special cultural or action trip, guest entertainers, or educational programs.  This camp offers FREE bus transportation from various locations in Maplewood, South Orange and West Orange.

Samples of  Daily Schedule   and  Weekly Themes

Camp Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Camper-to-Staff Ratio: for 6 - 8 yrs, 8:1 and for 9 - 11 yrs, 10:1.

Camp Location:  Camp begins each day Maplecrest Park in Maplewood from 9am until aprox. 1pm.  The children are then bussed to the West Essex YMCA in Livingston for their daily swim instructionand Free swim.  Camp ends in Livingston and all campers are then bussed backed to the requested bus stop or thesouth Mountain YMCA for After Camp Care.
2010 Camp Fees: $765 each 3-Week Session

The SoMapY Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association