The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp
The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-15, focusing on character development, healthy living, and social res...
▌ Editor's read The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp program for children aged 5-15. The camp is part of The Gateway Family YMCA, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid. Google reviews for 'The Gateway Family YMCA' (the parent organization) show a 4.5-star rating from 163 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the variety of programs and friendly staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The program focuses on weekly themes, swimming, arts & crafts, and field trips. Social media handles found on the site are @gatewayfamilymca for Instagram and GatewayFamilyYMCA for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 135 Madison Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp
- What ages does The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp accept?
- The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp cost?
- The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp's hours?
- The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp?
- The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
- The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp 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.
- How does The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Elizabeth?
- The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Summer Day Camp is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Elizabeth that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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