



Our staff is composed of professional caring adults and dedicated role models. We take great care in assuring that our staff will meet our guest’s expectations of fun, learning and safety. We are proudly Accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the state of New Jersey.
All YMCA Camp Bernie staff are thoroughly screened and well-trained. In our year-round programs, the majority of our staff are experienced educators and college graduates. Our summer camp counselors represent a diverse mix of former campers, enthusiastic college students and engaging International staff.
All of our staff are thoroughly trained and supervised by our committed full time YMCA professionals. Summer Camp counselors participate in a comprehensive week long training in June, covering topics such as bullying prevention, child development and risk management. The majority of our school year program staff is certified in American Red Cross CPR and First Aid. Our emphasis in all our programs is safety first, with fun and learning outcomes as the ultimate objectives.








