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Choosing a summer camp is a big job! There are so many factors to consider – cost, location, size, philosophy, length of session – the list can seem endless. And once you have chosen a particular camp, there’s lots to do to prepare your child for the camp experience.

So – let us help you, regardless of where you might be in this whole process!

If You’re Considering Camp Mason…

Come visit! No brochure or video can substitute for a guided tour of the camp led by one of our directors.

We schedule a number of open house events and other opportunities for families to come see the camp in person. In addition, a number of our staff live on-site and are available to lead a tour at a day and time convenient for you. Just call the camp office to arrange a visit.

We also conduct a series of Camp Mason Information Nights throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. These events, typically held at local YMCAs or in the homes of our camp families, are a great way to learn more about Camp Mason and to meet our directors.

Safety is our highest priority! Every parent wants be be sure that his or her child will be safe at camp, and we take this responsibility seriously. From the recruitment and hiring of our staff (all are interviewed and have extensive background checks completed) to their training ( 7-14 days of pre-camp orientation, depending upon specific job functions), we ensure that our campers are in the care of mature, competent and caring counselors. Our on-site health center is staffed by registered nurses who are responsible for the medical care of our camp community.

Camp Mason is accredited by the American Camp Association, which has established standards for all areas of camping programs and operations. Aquatics, Health & Safety, Food Service and Facilities are just a few of the areas in which ACA has developed guidelines for camps.

Click here to learn more about the American Camp Association.

Maybe most importantly, we’re proud of the community and culture that exists at Camp Mason. We’re big enough to be able to offer a wide range of activities and programs, but small enough so that every camper receives the individual attention that he or she deserves. Our community is based upon the four core YMCA values of respect, honesty, caring and responsibility. We do not tolerate bullies at Camp Mason, and we encourage all our campers to try new things and to do their best. Camp is a place that celebrates the leap as well as the landing!

If You’ve Selected Camp Mason…

We’re so pleased that your family has become part of Camp Mason’s worldwide community!

As you prepare for camp, please feel free to call or email us as questions arise. Our summer camp sections contains links to our parent handbook and many other forms and resources that you might need.

If you haven’t yet seen Camp Mason, please consider a pre-summer visit. Even for an enthusiastic first-time camper, the opportunity to see the camp, to walk inside the cabins and to meet the director can be very beneficial. It can build even more excitement about the camp experience and, more importantly, can help to ensure that the opening day drop-off is smooth and easy. Please contact our office to arrange a visit, or come on one of our scheduled open house dates.

Summer camp is an adventure; it’s also an opportunity to develop lifelong interests and lifelong friends. Many of our alumni count their Camp Mason summers as among the most important formative experiences in their lives. More than anything, this is what we wish for your child.