Making Memories, Changing Lives.
Great News! Camp Vacamas received the 2008 Eleanor P. Eels Award for Program Excellence from the American Camping Foundation.

86 Years of making memories and changing lives one child at a time.

Summer camp enrollment is taking place right now. Learn how you can enroll your child.

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Day Camps

Leave the City, Enjoy the Outdoors!
Learn about our day camp at Camp Top of the Pines in Bear Mountain Park, NY. We provide transportation from the Bronx and Upper Manhattan and selected areas in New Jersey.

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Sleepaway Camps

Live, play and learn together!
Learn what it’s like to attend sleepaway camp at Vacamas. We give our campers opportunities to explore the outdoors, become independent and build new friendships

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Day Trips

Bring your group to the woods!
We provide day trips and week-long adventures for groups of all ages and sizes. We are located only 45 minutes from NY City and offer team-building and challenge course activities.

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What's Going on at Vacamas? Browse our Events!

Second Annual Vacamas Bike Ride
May 31, 2009

Through bike ride registrations and rider sponsorships, the Second Annual Vacamas Bike Ride raised over $12,000.  Participants included Vacamas Board members, local residents, and experienced riders from throughout New Jersey.  

Photo: Attendees at Bike Ride