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Students can enjoy day and overnight programs at Fairview Lake YMCA, with topics ranging from environmental science and living history to outdoor skills and team building. Residential programs provide classes with a 2-5 day camping experience they won’t soon forget—one where students, teachers, and chaperones can learn from each other in a unique setting. Fairview Lake YMCA can also bring some presentations and programs to your school. Call for inclusion and accessibility info.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education

topics covered:
American History, Art, Camping, Cidering, Colonial American History, Crafts, Early Trades, Ecology, Fitness, Games, Hiking, Living History, Nature, Outdoor Survival, Physical Education, Social Interaction, Sports, Sustainability, Team Building, Water Cycle, Weather.

contact info
Name: Julie Thomas, Year-Round Program Director
Phone: 973-383-9282
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: 90 minutes, 1-5 days. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email, Phone Food Options: Available for purchase, Catering. Cost: Fee, Financial Support

ABOUT

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Fairview Lake YMCA’s 600 acres of unspoiled woodlands, 110-acre lake, running streams, and open fields merge with modern cabins, meeting rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor sports complex, and excellent food service to create an unparalleled site for fun and learning. Enjoy activities such as team building, low ropes, archery, arts and crafts, hiking, cross country skiing, climbing, canoeing, and more. Environmental studies programs focus on topics such as biology, orienteering, limnology, geology, ecology, recycling, the water cycle, and weather. Living history programs cover colonial cooking, candle making, and apple cidering.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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Nature Exploration Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.

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FIELD TRIPS

The perfect place to gather, Fairview Lake YMCA offers weekend programs for scout groups. Fairview staff can provide programming tailored to your interests and needs, and flexible scheduling allows for your group to conduct its own activities. Options include archery, athletics, boating, canoeing, climbing, crafts, environmental classes, fishing, hiking, new games, pontoon boat rides, riflery, swimming, survival, team building. Call for inclusion and accessibility info.

supports scout badges in:
Environmental Science, Physical Education.

topics covered:
American History, Art, Camping, Cidering, Colonial American History, Crafts, Early Trades, Ecology, Fitness, Games, Hiking, Living History, Nature, Outdoor Survival, Physical Education, Social Interaction, Sports, Sustainability, Team Building, Water Cycle, Weather.

contact info
Name: Julie Thomas, Year-Round Program Director
Phone: 973-383-9282
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: 90 minutes, 1-5 days. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email, Phone Food Options: Available for purchase, Catering. Cost: Fee, Financial Support

ABOUT

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Fairview Lake YMCA’s 600 acres of unspoiled woodlands, 110-acre lake, running streams, and open fields merge with modern cabins, meeting rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor sports complex, and excellent food service to create an unparalleled site for fun and learning. Enjoy activities such as team building, low ropes, archery, arts and crafts, hiking, cross country skiing, climbing, canoeing, and more. Environmental studies programs focus on topics such as biology, orienteering, limnology, geology, ecology, recycling, the water cycle, and weather. Living history programs cover colonial cooking, candle making, and apple cidering.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Nature Exploration Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.

View Lesson Plan>>

FIELD TRIPS

The perfect place to gather, Fairview Lake YMCA offers weekend programs for homeschool groups. Fairview staff can provide programming tailored to your interests and needs, and flexible scheduling allows for your group to conduct its own activities. Options include archery, athletics, boating, canoeing, climbing, crafts, environmental classes, fishing, hiking, new games, pontoon boat rides, riflery, swimming, survival, team building. Call for inclusion and accessibility info.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education.

topics covered:
American History, Art, Camping, Cidering, Colonial American History, Crafts, Early Trades, Ecology, Fitness, Games, Hiking, Living History, Nature, Outdoor Survival, Physical Education, Social Interaction, Sports, Sustainability, Team Building, Water Cycle, Weather.

contact info
Name: Julie Thomas, Year-Round Program Director
Phone: 973-383-9282
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: 90 minutes, 1-5 days. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email, Phone Food Options: Available for purchase, Catering. Cost: Fee, Financial Support

ABOUT

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Fairview Lake YMCA’s 600 acres of unspoiled woodlands, 110-acre lake, running streams, and open fields merge with modern cabins, meeting rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor sports complex, and excellent food service to create an unparalleled site for fun and learning. Enjoy activities such as team building, low ropes, archery, arts and crafts, hiking, cross country skiing, climbing, canoeing, and more. Environmental studies programs focus on topics such as biology, orienteering, limnology, geology, ecology, recycling, the water cycle, and weather. Living history programs cover colonial cooking, candle making, and apple cidering.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Nature Exploration Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.

View Lesson Plan>>

FAMILY OUTINGS

From Family Camps to Parent & Child weekends, Fairview Lake YMCA promotes the fun, laughter, and love that is at the center of every family. Enjoy programs that promote achievement and skills, and provide plenty of time to relax by a campfire or to enjoy a sunset on the lake. Seasonal activities like swimming and ice fishing are available, as well as camp favorites like archery and climbing.

topics covered:
American History, Art, Camping, Cidering, Colonial American History, Crafts, Early Trades, Ecology, Fitness, Games, Hiking, Living History, Nature, Outdoor Survival, Physical Education, Social Interaction, Sports, Sustainability, Team Building, Water Cycle, Weather.

contact info
Name: Julie Thomas, Year-Round Program Director
Phone: 973-383-9282
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2 days. Registration: Email, Phone Food Options: Available for purchase, Catering. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Fairview Lake YMCA’s 600 acres of unspoiled woodlands, 110-acre lake, running streams, and open fields merge with modern cabins, meeting rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor sports complex, and excellent food service to create an unparalleled site for fun and learning. Enjoy activities such as team building, low ropes, archery, arts and crafts, hiking, cross country skiing, climbing, canoeing, and more. Environmental studies programs focus on topics such as biology, orienteering, limnology, geology, ecology, recycling, the water cycle, and weather. Living history programs cover colonial cooking, candle making, and apple cidering.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website.