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Hands in 4 Youth Camp Vacamas

  • Coed
  • Ages 6-17
  • Traditional

Primarily serves a specific population: Underserved

Overview

Nestled amid the scenic woodlands of West Milford, New Jersey, Camp Vacamas combines the charm of a classic overnight camp with the mission-driven purpose of bringing transformational outdoor experiences to underserved youth. For nearly a century, Hands In 4 Youth has provided children ages 5-17 with everything from high-ropes adventures and lakefront swimming to creative arts and community-building challenges — all within a safe, ACA-accredited environment where sliding-scale tuition ensures that financial limitations don’t block access to the magic of summer camp.

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Unique Features

  • Every camper who comes to Vacamas is seen, supported, and celebrated. We are built on nearly 100 years of empowering youth from all backgrounds to grow, belong, and lead.
  • Our private lake is the heart of camp life — from morning swim lessons to sunset canoe trips, water is where friendships form and confidence grows.
  • Our ropes courses, hikes, and group challenges are designed to spark teamwork, resilience, and courage — skills that last long after summer ends.
  • Our counselors and program leaders are trained mentors who bring energy, patience, and heart. Many were campers themselves and return year after year.
  • We believe every child deserves the magic of camp. With sliding-scale tuition and financial support, we make sure cost never stands in the way.

Activities

Dates & Rates

2026 Season:

  • Camp Season June 29 - August 21
  • Session Lengths 2, 3 weeks
  • Cost $300 - $700 /week

Financial Offers:

  • Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
  • Financial assistance: No
  • Special discounts: No

Accommodations

Bunks

  • Type: Cabins
  • Not open air
  • Electricity/lights
  • No air conditioning
  • No separate bathhouse
  • Showers attached
  • Toilets attached

Health

  • Staff not certified in First Aid /CPR
  • No doctor onsite
  • No nurse onsite
  • No 24/7 medical staff
  • No onsite health center

Dietary Needs

  • No food allergy options
  • No gluten free option
  • No kosher
  • Not peanut free
  • Not tree nut-free
  • No vegan option
  • No vegetarian option

International Campers

  • Does not enroll non-US campers

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