Sleepaway Camp

Sleepaway Camp

Summer is a magical time for children, and nowhere is the magic more obvious than at Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA. We are actually two camps co-located on 1,100 forested acres surrounding our private 42-acre Lake Nichecronk.

This setting provides an unspoiled natural environment to explore and enjoy.

Since our establishment in 1948 as the first YMCA camp to accept children of all ethnic groups, races, economic backgrounds, religions and nationalities, Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA has provided magical summer camp experiences for thousands of children from the US and beyond.

Each camp features its own modern dining hall where meals are times of fun-filled community building complimented by well balanced, hearty and delicious foods. All cabin groups are 8-12 campers with 2 – 3 cabin counselors. A variety of recreation facilities surround the cabin areas. Miles of trails link sports fields, the ranch, climbing towers, confidence courses, target sports ranges, and more.

Counselors In Training

Our Counselor In Training program is designed to prepare campers for leadership roles within camp. This is a Specialty Camp within the Camp Speers Residential Camp Program.

Campers with Special Needs

Campers with Special Needs

ACCES (All Children Can Experience Speers-Eljabar) is a mainstreaming program that enables campers with mild to moderate developmental disabilities to participate in traditional residential camping activities.

Camp Eljabar - Grades 3-7

Camp Eljabar - Grades 3-7

Camp Eljabar features traditional residential camp programs for campers entering the 3rd through 7th grades in a safe, supportive environment that provides younger & novice campers countless opportunities to explore a wide variety of activities.

Leaders In Training

The LIT program is designed to present campers between 9th and 10th grade with leadership skills transferable to their everyday lives.LITs are a Specialty Camp within the Camp Speers Programs.

Camp Speers - Grades 8-11

Camp Speers - Grades 8-11

Traditional and Specialty residential camping programs give campers entering the 8th through 11th grades an opportunity to experience an exciting assortment of activities ideal for older campers.

Service Camps

Service Camps

We know the CSEY experience makes a positive difference in the lives of campers – now through our Service Camps, our campers make a positive difference in the lives of others. Our Service Camps are a Specialty Camp of the Camp Speers Programs.

Partners with Heroes

Honoring and thanking our everyday heroes in the Military, Fire, Police and First Responder professions.

Open Water Swim Camp

Open Water Swim Camp

Somerset Hills YMCA and Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA are offering the best of Competitive Swim Training and Summer Sleep Away Camping with the 2010 Open Water Swim Camp Aug 22 - 28 for YMCA League swimmers ages 11 - 14 (Silver Level and above).