When you climb the gangway to the deck, you step away from the familiar routines of school, friends, and family, and begin your own personal voyage of discovery. Your home is a magnificent 19th century-style sailing ship, cruising the New England Coast.
You become a sailor, standing watch, tending sheets, and steering your ship with pride as she scuds along before a fresh breeze. You watch whales, seals, and dolphins in their natural habitats, and observe the ocean world through hands-on investigations led by dynamic instructors eager to share their passion for ocean stewardship.

You’ll visit historic ports along the coast and her islands, including historical sites and museums, and be submerged in maritime culture through the stories, legends, superstitions, and myths of sailing ships and the sea. The rewards are found in moonlight nights with a gentle breeze…in knowing the names of the stars… and in feeling at home in the vastness of the ocean world.

You experience this voyage with strangers who will quickly become friends – friendships born through shared adventure. You become a respected member of a close-knit community, and what you learn about yourself is the true bounty of your voyage. Welcome aboard!

FOR KIDS ONLY...keep reading! Everything you want from a summer camp is at Fairview Lake YMCA. When you sign up for our traditional sleep away camp, you get to make your own schedule and choose the activities you like most! Our great activities include windsurfing/sailing, archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, rock climbing, dance, drama, in-line skating, kayaking, high and low-ropes courses, snorkeling, street hockey, swimming, voice, guitar, and of course tons of other sports options. We also have a horseback riding camp and other specialty camps for tennis, fine arts, sailing/windsurfing. Some of these specialty camps are only for boys and others are only for girls. If you are the adventurous type, you might want to sign up for one of our challenging adventure trips where you can do some real rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing safaris, fishing, biking or cave exploring.

We have over 600 acres of forests and fields, a 70,000-acre national park in our backyard and a mile-long beautiful lake for you to explore. Our kids and counselors come from all over the world. C'mon, make new friends and learn something new. Parents, our kids will want to make Fairview Lake their home away from home!
Please contact Jake Lasher for a personal camp tour.

There are two camps offered by Bayshore Discovery Project:

Maritime Camps; Five days, Four nights, for Ages 13 to 17

Maritime campers become part of the AJ MEERWALD’S crew, sailing and living aboard an historic tall ship. Campers learn to raise and furl sails, coil lines, navigate and steer the ship. With deckwashes, sea chanteys, knots and standing watch, campers will truly become a tall ship sailor! The program also incorporates our award winning education program connecting and teaching campers about the environment and how we all affect it. Campers help to preform trawls, catching various sea animals in our trawl net, monitoring water quality, analyzing plankton of the local water environment, and learning about local watersheds.

The first 2012 camp is from July 2-July 6 and begins in Liberty State Park, NJ and finishes in New London, CT where the 2012 OP Sail will be for the weekend. So bring the family for a fun weekend of viewing tall ships from around the world.

The second maritime camp will start in Atlantic City, NJ and finish in Cape May, NJ from July 30-August 3. On the last day, each camp offers a campers and parents sail at 1:30 so that the young sailors can show their parents what they accomplished and learned all week.

Cost $750 includes meals and all accommodations


Sailor For A Day: for Ages 10 to 16, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Campers aboard our Sailor For A Day program learn how to become a member of the crew. The morning begins with an introduction to the ship. Campers then help raise sail so we can get on our way! They also participate in our award winning educational program, learning all about our environment and how we affect it. They help to monitor water quality, help trawl for fish and other sea animals, learn about our local watershed, and so much more! In the afternoon, campers learn the skills of the maritime trade including navigation, important knots, how to stand bow watch, and even learn how to steer the boat!

Cost: $70 – Bring lunch water bottle, and sunscreen.
The AJ MEEWALD travels throughout the state of New Jersey so look for us at a port near you! 2012 dates are as follows:

Edgewater, NJ June 27th

Cape May NJ (Utsch's Marina)
Wednesdays August 8, 15, 22, 29

The World Cup Soccer Camp is an exciting camp that pushes the element of fun by introducing players to various soccer skills from around the world. Players will learn to develop skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting based on a daily theme that relates to its country. Players will put these skills to the test in fun exercises and games, including our daily world cup competition where countries will face off against each other to be crowned “world cup winners!” Daily prize giveaways and competitions included.

Soccer Camps also available for 3-5yr olds.

Our 15th year group/private surfing lessons, small 4-1 group lessons, equipment included learn to surf from (NSSIA) master certified surfing teacher lance tompkins 35 years experience and certified teacher jenniffer steffiner 20 yr experience,the magic of surfing and the beach lifestyle

Mission: to inspire students to grow in leadership and personal responsibility, to feel empowered by their adventures and discover self-confidence, to lead healthy and active lives, and to become more environmentally conscious.

Since 1981 over 9,000 students have joined us for world-class adventures in some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. Our students make connections with peers and leaders, with their natural surroundings and especially with themselves. Longacre offers the summer of a lifetime!

Longacre Expeditions offers some of the most unique multi-sport adventures in the industry for Student Grades 5-12. Ice climbing and Eco-Service in Iceland. Surfing and Caving in Costa Rica/Panama. Falconry and Surfing in Ireland. Mountaineering and Leadership training in Colorado and Alaska. Sailing and snowboarding in The Pacific Northwest. Schooner sailing and sea kayaking in Maine. Bike touring in Nova Scotia. Multi-sport adventures in New Hampshire, the Outer Banks, Oregon, and Washington!

Groups of 10-15 kids and their leaders are an ideal size to foster leadership skills, effective communication, confidence building, and fun. Each 15-28 day expedition is co-ed, grouped by age, and offers a multitude of activities. Explore the world, challenge yourself, learn to lead and make a difference!

8-week summer program for approximately 100 children ages 5-14 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Our aim is to provide enriching activities which include daily Bible study, educational, grade-related review of math, reading and writing in a fun environment, crafts, swimming, trips to State Parks, community service projects and at the conclusion of the program a trip to an amusement park.

Space is limited so don’t miss out!

Animal Adventure Camp runs from 9 am to 1 pm with 9, 5-day sessions: (Week 1- June 28-July 2) (Week 2 - July 5-9) (Week 3 - July 12-16) (Week 4- July 19-23) (Week 5 - July 26-30) (Week 6- Aug 2-6) (Week 7 - Aug 9-13) (Week 8 - Aug 16-20) (Week 9- Aug 23-27) (Week 10- Aug 30-Sept 3)

Camp Fun Facts:
•Camp duration: 5 days, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 1 pm
•Each week is limited to 20 campers so each child receives an exciting, enriching experience.
•Campers will enjoy learning in four distinct environments: Exploration Station, Wild Safari, Dolphin Discovery and Temple of the Tiger.
•Base Camp is located at Exploration Station and transportation to the theme and safari parks is provided on colorful, tiger-striped buses.
•The Camp curriculum has been specifically designed for students at 6 to 12 years in conjunction with New Jersey educators.
•Camp includes such activities as: Guided tour of the 350-acre Wild Safari featuring 1,200 animals, Marine mammal education and special presentation at Dolphin Discovery, Tiger talk and behavioral demonstration, plus a meet-and-greet with the tiger trainers and, Rainforest education, scavenger hunts, Animal Match Game and classroom activities
•Camp counselors are experts from the fields of animal training, husbandry, and education.
•Each camper receives one special Camp T-shirt to wear throughout their week-long journey. Additional T-shirts may be purchased for a nominal fee at the Exploration Station during normal business hours (10 am to 6 pm).
•The daily camper drop-off and pickup location is at Wild Safari’s Exploration Station. Parents should enter via the main Six Flags entrance on Rt. 537 and follow signs to the Wild Safari, look for the Animal Adventure Camp directional signs, and bear right into the Exploration Station following the toll plaza.
•Camp runs rain or shine – with both indoor, classroom activities and outdoor activities, the itinerary can be adjusted to accommodate all weather conditions.
•Each day will allow for one snack time break at 11 am.
Camp is booked on a first-call, first serve basis. Cost is $299.99 per camper per week.
•Call 732-928-2000 ext. 2076 to book your camp adventure NOW!


Kids can enjoy a week-long journey into the world of exotic animals, ie dolphins, tigers, elephants, giraffes, and more! They’ll learn about the importance of preserving their habitats through hands-on activities and presentations from animal experts

For a registration form, FAQs, Parent Guide, health forms and more, call 732-928-2000 ext. 2076 NOW to book the experience of a lifetime! Space is limited so don’t miss out!

Runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with 10, 5-day sessions:
•Week 1 June 28-July 2
•Week 2 July 5-9
•Week 3 July 12-16
•Week 4 July 19-23
•Week 5 July 26-30
•Week 6 Aug 2-6
•Week 7 Aug 9-13
•Week 8 Aug 16-20
•Week 9 Aug 23-27
•Week 10 Aug 30 - Sept 3

Fernbrook Farms Education Center offers Fiddlehead Day Camp (age 6-11) and Young Stewards Enrichment Program (age 12-14) weekly from the end of June to Labor Day. Your children may join us for one week or as many weeks as you wish. Days begin at 8:30am and run until 4:00pm with extended care available before and after the camp day. Healthy snacks are provided and campers are expected to bring a nutritious lunch.

Here at Fernbrook, your kids will become dirty and tired, but that’s what happens when kids are truly active and experience nature firsthand! Our goal is that each child leaves our farm with a sixth sense: a sense of appreciation of the natural world, agriculture, and healthy lifestyles.

Fun-filled Fernbrook activities might include:
• catching frogs and insects while exploring the ponds and creeks
• harvesting vegetables from our Children’s Garden
• starting a campfire with a bow drill
• crafting musical instruments from natural objects
• feeding and caring for the farm animals
• building a shelter and learning about wilderness survival
. . . . . . wishing the day wouldn’t come to an end

Children experience what its like to live on a farm. They receive an animal that they are responsible to take care of for the week. Every day, the kids have chores on the farm and adventures involving playing games like soccer, kickball, basketball, water wars. The last day, they have a competition with their animals and are teamed up with other campers for relay races. Space is limited (25 campers a session). Email or call for more information.