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

Campers and parents may choose from our Traditional Camp programs, Environmental Trips for Challenge, Ranch Camp or our one-week Specialty Camps in sports, fine arts, sailing and windsurfing, or sailing on Lake George. We also have one week programs for girls called Arts and Hearts and a one week programs for boys called Trails and Tales. Individual choice plays a large role in the growth experience at Fairview Lake. Campers choose activities each week in addition to swimming and cabin activities. Fairview Lake YMCA sits on mile-long Fairview Lake in Northwestern New Jersey. Our 600 acres of land adjoins the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, offering us access to the Appalachian Trail, the Delaware River, unlimited hiking possibilities and breath taking views. Two waterfronts and a fleet of canoes, rowboats, sailboats and windsurfers enable us to offer a wide variety of waterfront activities. In addition, we have basketball courts, tennis courts, three athletic fields for soccer, softball and other field sports, a hockey court, a sand volleyball court, archery and riflery ranges, outdoor climbing walls and high and low ropes courses. We are committed to providing the most fun, safe, positive experience possible for your child. We strive to select a diverse group of mature, caring, patient, skilled and responsible applicants who have a sincere interest in working with children. Contact Marc Koch for a personal tour of the most visually impressive camp in New Jersey and the surrounding states.

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. Homestays and Community Service in Ecuador & the Galapagos. Digital Photography and Surfing in Ireland. Mountaineering and Leadership training in Colorado and Alaska. Sailing and snowboarding in British Columbia. 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!