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1. What and when is Summer Day Camp?

Summer Day Camp is a six week outdoor recreational program for children entering grades 1-6 in the fall. It starts on Monday, June 23 and runs until Friday, August 1, 2025 from 9am-1:30pm.

2. When does camp registration open?

Registration opens on April 1^st at 8:30 am and is $725.00 per camper.

3. When does registration close?

Registration closes on April 30 or once the camp hits capacity, whichever comes first.

4. What happens once camp hits capacity?

Camp registration is open to 520 campers, 85 campers per each grade group. Once an age group(boys and girls) hits its 85 campers a wait list is enacted.  The first people to come off the wait list are campers that already have a sibling in camp so that families are not split, then after that as campers drop out of their age group the next person on that grade’s waiting list will be released.  If two siblings are on the waitlist they are both not guaranteed to come off the waitlist. 

5. How long will I be on the waitlist?

There is no way of knowing how long a camper will be on the wait list and if they will ever get off. Some years 10 campers may be released from the waitlist by 9:30 am on April 1st while others may have to wait 3 days and in some years the waitlist doesn’t progress at all. If your child is placed on the waitlist, you will receive a receipt stating you paid $0.00 and are on the waitlist.  Continue to check your inbox for emails from Community Pass stating you were released from the waitlist and instructions for logging in and completing payment. 

6. How much is summer camp?

The 2025 summer camp will be all inclusive (registration, 3 field trips, special events, and two t-shirts) and the fee is $725. There is no prorating for those who will missing weeks.

Each camper must pay an additional fee for a Graydon Pool membership. $121.00 if purchased between April 1 and 30th, and $135.00 if purchased May 1 or after.

Additional camp t-shirts will be available for purchase and cost $10 each. 

7. Is there bussing to and from camp? What if I can’t get there at the scheduled drop off/pick up?

There is no transportation for camp. For those who need to drop off their campers before 9am there is a before care program that starts at 8:00am. For those who cannot make it to pick up at 1:30pm there is an aftercare program that runs until 2:00pm.  These programs can be registered for individually or as a combo each week as needed. For those who will be enrolled in the 1:30pm swim lessons at Graydon, they will be picked up from camp by their swim instructors at 1:20pm and brought to Graydon where they will be dismissed at 2:30pm.

8. What if I need to drop off/pick up my camper during regular camp hours?

All campers who need to be dropped off/picked up on the middle of the camp day can do so in the camp office, which is located in the lower level of the Stable.  Please advise all parties involved (Camp Counselors, Grade Administrator, and/or Director or Assistant Director).

9. Community Pass is saying my child is ineligible for their grade, should I register them in the wrong grade or create a new account for them?

The best way to make sure that your camper does not get blocked from registering is to check the Community Pass account you are using at registration prior to March 28th to make sure that their age and grade is current (it should have their 2024-2025 grade level and the system will automatically enroll them in the correct group). While checking this information, you should make sure that all the emails associated with the account are current and you are subscribed to general and alert email blasts so you don’t miss any communication.  If any information is incorrect, please email or call the Recreation office recreation@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5560 to have the account updated. Do not create new accounts or re-add the child to your account as it creates conflicts within the system.

10. It started raining on the highway while I was out, can I stop at the Stable and pick up my camper?

Please don’t. There are a lot of campers and very little space and parking.  We have a dismissal procedure in the event of inclement weather that only works if everyone follows it.  In the event of rain, our staff is constantly monitoring the radar and will bring campers inside to wait for the storm to clear and for lightning alerts to sound the all clear. In the event that the storm is not passing and will affect the rest of the camp day, we will alert parents as to when and where to pick up their campers, reliving traffic congestion and confusion between pickup at the Stable or Community Center. It is always our intention to finish out the camp day in the most fun and safe way, please wait to be contacted for direction.

11. How do I get in contact with the Director and/or Assistant Director(s) of the day camp?

Please keep in mind that in the off season, all questions and requests regarding the Summer Day Camp are made through the Recreation office at recreation@ridgewoodnj.net, or 201-670-5560. Beginning in June, requests for the Director or Assistant Director(s) can be made by emailing daycamp@ridgewoodnj.net. 

12. Not all of my questions were answered, how can I find out more about counselors, injuries, discipline, field trips, and more?

There is a Summer Day Camp Parents Manual that is available on the Recreation webpage. It is also available as a link in your camp receipt, in an email blast to all registered campers and available in print at the Stable and during our Camp Open House slated for Wednesday, May 14th.  If the manual does not answer your questions, please contact the Recreation office Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at 201-670-5560.