470 East Freehold Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Camp Inquiries:
Director of Outreach, Jo Ann Rountree:
732.784.6620, jrountree@ymcanj.org
Camp Coordinator, Stacy Harris:
732.784.6626, sharris@ymcanj.org
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Freehold Borough Day Camp offers children 6-12 years old an enriching summer of recreational swim, sports, games, and much more. Just the right amount of swimming and sports for your child in a safe, nurturing environment where we incorporate our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into all that we do. Your child will learn new skills, develop lasting friendships — and most of all, have fun!
We give youth an enriching, safe experience with caring staff and volunteers who model positive values that help build kids’ character.
Camping teaches self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership. Y counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper. Safety is our #1 priority! Our counselors are hired based on their skills and receive extensive training in a variety of topics prior to the start of each camp season and are First Aid and CPR certified.
- Red Cross certified swim instructors and lifeguards
- Allergy-aware facility and staff
- Low camper-to-counselor ratio
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SUBSIDIES
This camp is subsidized by the YMCA of the Jersey Shore for residents of Freehold Borough who demonstrate need in one of the following ways:
- Free or Reduced Lunch Program
- WIC
- SNAP
- NJ Child Care Subsidy
- Cash Aid SNAP
- Affordable Housing
- NJ Foster Parent/Kinship Care
All information is kept confidential. > Learn more
OPEN HOUSE, JOB FAIRS & EVENTS
CampDoc Trusted Contacts & Health Forms
To improve the quality of programming we provide to our families, The YMCA of the Jersey Shore has made the decision to partner with a company called CampDoc. CampDoc is a YMCA Preferred Vendor and is the leading Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for camps. Designed by camp doctors, nurses and directors, CampDoc provides a secure and easy-to-use web-based solution which manages health forms, allergies, medications, and illness/injury tracking for our camps and programs both throughout the summer and during the off season.
After your registration is processed, you will receive an email from CampDoc to create your camper’s Health Profile. All parents are required to complete CampDoc forms for each of their children attending summer camp. All information in the health profile is kept confidential, and health details are shared with staff only when necessary, for proper care and safety.
If you do not receive an email, please check your junk/spam mail folder. CampDoc sends out periodic reminder emails for incomplete health information. These notifications come from CampDoc, so please add them to your safe sender list to avoid accidental delivery to junk and spam folders.
Event Calendar
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| Bring a Friend to the Y | Free Member Guest Day Pay the Day | January Promotion Pay the Day | January Promotion Jan 1 – Jan 31 all-day ![]() The Sooner You Join, The More You Save! Don’t wait to start your wellness journey—sign up this month and your joiner fee equals the day of the month you join. Become a member at our Freehold, Old Bridge, Red Bank or Ocean County in Toms River, NJ branches this January and your membership fee equals [...] | ||||||
| Family Movie Night | Freehold Family YMCA 6:00 pm Family Movie Night | Freehold Family YMCA Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ![]() Lights, camera, family fun! Join us on Friday, Jan. 9 from 6-8 P.M. at the Freehold Family YMCA for Family Movie Night—a cozy evening perfect for all ages. Bring the kids, grab a blanket, and enjoy a movie together at the Y! Register today https://bit.ly/4qkFXMl Parents Night Out | Camp Zehnder 6:00 pm | Camp Zehnder Open House 11:00 am Camp Zehnder Open House @ Camp Zehnder Jan 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm ![]() KIDS ARE IN FOR ADVENTURE AT YMCA CAMP ZEHNDER! Visit our open house! Camp Zehnder is an ACA Accredited summer camp where kids 3-15 explore nature, discover new talents, try new activities and make lasting friendships at this beautiful camp on 140 acres with an outdoor aquatics complex, KaBoom! Open House Dates Sat., Jan. 10, [...] | |||||
| Teen Nights at Camp Zehnder 6:00 pm Teen Nights at Camp Zehnder @ Camp Zehnder Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm ![]() TEEN NIGHTS AT CAMP ZEHNDER Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars! Teen Nights at Camp Zehnder are the perfect way for teens to hang out with friends, make new connections, and enjoy all the fun the Y has to offer. From swimming and playing outdoor games to music, snacks, and campfire vibes, [...] | ||||||
| January Open House 10:00 am January Open House @ Old Bridge, Red Bank & Freehold Jan 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ![]() Enjoy healthy fun and info on membership, summer camp, fitness, wellness, swim, child care, mental health, community events, and Y careers that strengthen lives. Membership Includes: > Personal Training Session > Unlimited aqua and land group fitness classes > State-of-the-art fitness equipment > Lap and family swim time > Full-court basketball gymnasiums with open gym time > Full access to three branches in Freehold, Old Bridge, [...] | ||||||
| Adult Book Club 11:30 am Adult Book Club @ Freehold Family YMCA Jan 26 @ 11:30 am ![]() Join the Freehold Family YMCA Adult Book Club! Join us to read and discuss a new book each month! Be a part of the Freehold Family YMCA Adult Book Club! Bring your book suggestions and enjoy lively, open conversations with fellow members every fourth Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Register at the Welcome [...] |









