From classic campfires to canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, sailing, backpacking and farm life, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offer something for every kind of camper.
Founded in 1915 and now proudly co-ed, Fairview Lake has grown into a welcoming community where tradition and adventure thrive. With more than two dozen traditional and specialty camps, it’s a place that proves summer after summer that there is truly “no place like this place.”
Set on 660 beautiful acres in Sussex County, Fairview Lake surrounds campers with forests, fields and a sparkling 110- acre lake that defines daily life at camp. Campers in grades 2–10 enjoy a classic sleepaway experience in comfortable cabins, choosing between traditional camps or focusing on a special interest, from rock climbing and backpacking to sailing and horseback riding.
Fairview Lake is rooted in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Generations of families return year after year, and many campers grow into leaders through counselor-in-training and junior counselor programs. A diverse staff, including counselors from around the world, helps create a culture of belonging, confidence and care—especially for firsttime campers finding their place.
Fairview Lake continues to invest in unforgettable summers. New highlights include a 31-foot floating iceberg on the lake and a $2.2 million renovation to the dining hall. More than a camp, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is where memories are made and friendships grow.
“Fairview Lake is where kids discover who they are and feel like they belong,” says Summer Camp Director Maya Gujral. “There’s truly no place like this place.”
1035 Fairview Lake Rd., Newton
973-383-9282
fairviewlakeymca.org
