The Advantage Care Program is currently being offered at our camp facility with Before Care (7-8am), and After Care (2-6pm) each weekday. We operate in a way that considers the care, welfare, academic enhancement, social-emotional development, health and safety of all the children in our program. Our staff is here to assist with remote learning support as well as engaging activities every day.
*We are returning to Lebanon Township School buildings as of April 19th. Download Enrollment Packet
Staff know the time you spend with your children is important. We have college level staff to assist with homework daily.
Children participate in structured games & activities to encourage physical activity & the development of fine motor skills during their day. Games include basketball, soccer, scatter, freeze tag, sharks & minnows and more!
We provide children with healthy, well balanced snack options daily. Children are taught the value of balanced meals and are engaged in group conversations with staff. One option is a fresh fruit or vegetable every day!
No, to ensure the safety of participants and staff the program only operates on scheduled early dismissals.
The ratio for the Advantage Care program is a one staff member for every 15 students maximum. YMCA Camp Bernie does not provide one-on-one services. The director and all staff are thoroughly screened and background checked. Staff at each site receive CPR/First Aid/AED and Epi Pen training.
YMCA Camp Bernie operates before and after school programs under child care center licenses for the Lebanon Township School District. Enrollment can be on a drop-in basis, or from one to five days per week. Options include Before Care 7am-8:30am, and After Care 2pm-6pm.
Before Care operates at Woodglen Middle School, 70 Bunnvale Rd., Califon, NJ 07830
After Care operates at Valley View Elementary School, 400 County Rd 513, Califon, NJ 07830
It may take up to five business days from the date we receive the enrollment packet for the child to be able to attend the program.
YMCA Camp Bernie offers a Vacation Camp program during holiday breaks/professional development. Any child from the area, grades K-8, are welcome to attend! Children participating in the Advantage Care Program five days a week can attend 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for free! Children who attend one to four- days a week can attend at a discounted rate! There must be a minimum of five children attending for the program to run. Click on Vacation Camp to learn more!
Before Care operates 7am to the start of the school day. After Care begins at the end of the school day and runs until 6pm.
Siblings of a child enrolled in the program will receive 10% rate reduction. Camp Bernie is offering scholarships for the 2020-2021 Advantage Care program. Download the application below.
Comfortable, Well-Fitting Face Mask
Backpack
Learning Device (WiFi enabled laptop, iPad, etc.)
Ear Buds or Headphones
Notebook
Folder
Pencils
Erasers
Water Bottle
Quiet activities for down-time such as a book or small toys
Appropriate outer wear for the weather
Proper footwear for outdoor activities (sneakers)
