About

Experience the magic of Lake in the Woods YMCA Camps, where campers enjoy an unforgettable summer on the breathtaking Blair Academy campus in Blairstown, NJ. We offer a traditional day camp and a unique 5-day sleepaway camp, where campers head home on weekends. Our beautiful lakeside setting, top-notch facilities, and exceptional staff create the perfect environment for kids to explore, grow, and thrive. With exciting specialty activities, outdoor adventures, and team-building experiences, campers build confidence, make lifelong friends, and create lasting memories .

We can't wait to welcome your child to camp this summer!

Camp Dates:

June 23 - August 8, 2025

Camp Hours:

8:30 AM - 5:00 pm

Before Care: 7:30-8:30 am

After Care: 5:00-6:00 pm

Main Office Number

973-383-9282

(9 am - 5 pm Daily, Year Round)

Summer Office Number

Coming Soon!

7:30 am - 6 pm, M-F SUMMER ONLY! Our Directors are often out with our campers and staff, so please leave a message so they can contact you if they are not in the office when you call.

Day Camp Brochure

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Sleepaway Camp Brochure

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Open Houses

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Accreditation

American Camp Association

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ACA Accreditation means that we care enough to undergo a thorough a voluntary (up to 300 standards) review of our operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management.

American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at Blue Mountain reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation.

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Praesidium

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Praesidium Accreditation is a standardized, consistent, and objective process that allows organizations to publicly demonstrate their commitment to abuse prevention.

The Praesidium Accreditation Standards for Consumer Serving Organizations© are informed by thousands of root cause analyses, continuous scientific research and over three decades of field experience with more than 4,000 organizations that serve children, youths, and vulnerable persons. Anchored by the Safety Equation, these Standards provide a framework to help organizations focus their efforts where we know it makes the greatest impact.

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Awards

Newsweek

America's Best Summer Camps 2024

Lia Pila

Summer Camp Director

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Chris Helmlinger

Assistant Camp Director

Jennie Griffin

Associate Executive Director

Marc Koch

District Executive Director

Camp Staff

At Lake in the Woods YMCA Camps we hire both local and international staff to supervise your child and give them the best summer ever at camp! All staff must complete a background check and reference check prior to being hired. Staff participate in specialized training, including child abuse prevention training prior to camp, and attend in-service training during camp. For more information on our hiring practices and training, please contact camp!

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A Haven for Summer Fun and Adventure

Lake in the Woods YMCA Camps operates on the beautiful campus of Blair Academy, utilizing its top-tier facilities to provide an unforgettable summer camp experience. Campers enjoy access to Blair’s athletic fields, swimming pool, dining hall, classrooms, and dormitories, creating the perfect setting for a mix of adventure, creativity, and personal growth. This partnership allows campers to explore the outdoors while benefiting from state-of-the-art amenities, making Lake in the Woods a unique and enriching summer destination.

About Us

Lake in the Woods YMCA Camps | Blairstown, New Jersey

2025 Camp Info