Leadership Programs
YMCA Camp Bernie’s Leadership Programs provide teenagers with exciting opportunities to build character and self-esteem. Participants develop communication and leadership skills through team building exercises and hands-on training with staff members in our program areas. Successful completion of a YMCA Camp Bernie leadership program is a fabulous accomplishment for teenagers to list on job and college applications, and is a wonderful first step in seeking employment as a counselor at our camp in future summers.

Jamie Bean,

Senior Program Director

Phone: (908) 832-5315 x13

Email: Click Here


Overnight C.I.T Program
Our terrific Counselor in Training program is a 4 week experience that guides kids entering Grade 11 in the fall 2012 through the transition of becoming future camp counselors, while still enjoying the fun and excitement of being a camper. Our CITs play a significant role in leading our spirited and caring camper community, and we teach them the best practices of successful camp counselors. Two CIT Directors facilitate this program and mentor the CITs throughout their 4 weeks. Enrollment in this program is limited and requires an application and interview.

 

The CIT or Counselor-In-Training Program Develops Leaders


Session A & B: June 24 - July 20 Cost: TBD
Session C & D: July 22 - August 17 Cost: TBD

 

Overnight C.I.T Program

This day camp opportunity is open to campers entering the 9th Grade in the fall of 2012. Participants will experience camp skills including team building, wilderness training and practical hands-on training working with younger campers. Overnight camping plus before and after care opportunities will be available as options. Please note that enrollment opportunities in the program are limited.

 

This is strictly a two-week, Monday through Friday program for sessions 1 & 2 and sessions 3 & 4 of day camp. Registration for 2012 LIT program will be available soon.

 

The LIT or Leadership-In-Training Program Develops Leaders


Session 1 & 2: June 18-22 Cost: TBD
  June 25-29 Cost: TBD
Session 3 & 4: July 2-6 Cost: TBD
  July 9-13 Cost: TBD

 

 

 

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Danny’s Red Ball Weekend

Date: March 3-4
Danny’s Red Ball weekend is a special family weekend for adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and…

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Mother & Child Weekend 2012

Date: March 23 - 25

For mothers with their sons and daughters. Share a bonding experience with your children at beautiful YMCA Camp…

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Make a Donation

The Oak Street Branch and YMCA Camp Bernie rely on the generous support of hundreds of donors every year to ensure that its programs and facilities are available…

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Announcing 2012 Summer Camp Dates!

We have a full slate of sessions in Traditional Overnight Camp, Adventure Day Camp and Teen Trips 2012- mark your calendars!

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