Facility Information

The YMCA Outdoor Education Center is a hidden gem on 32 private acres in West Milford.

Centered around a stream-fed lake, the YMCA Outdoor Education Center includes the following amenities: Basketball and Pickleball Courts, Archery Range (camp only), Constable Lodge (indoor programs). Fette Environmental Center (classes), Hara-Koschik Performing Arts Center (programs), 2 Bath Houses, Open Field, 2 Pavilions, Ropes Course, and Fishing Pier.

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Programs at this Location

  • Field Trips

SCHOOL’S OUT AT THE LAKE

When school is closed, the YMCA Outdoor Education Center is open! Students in grades K-8 can enjoy a day at the lake with supervised activities and plenty of fun with friends.

UPCOMING DATES
November 5 & 6
December 28, 29, 30 & 31

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

At the Y, we know parents and guardians deserve a break sometimes. While adults enjoy a night out or time to themselves, kids ages 6-12 years can enjoy a night at the lake with supervised activities. 

UPCOMING DATES
November 21
December 5 & 18

SUMMER CAMP: CAMP AT THE LAKE

Since 1970, the YMCA of Montclair each summer has offered Camp at the Lake, an American Camp Association accredited camp that provides children with exciting adventures, cooperative learning, and tons of fun! Campers have an action-packed day starting right after the fun bus ride with morning announcements and wacky events at camp opening. The day then consists of a variety of activities in smaller groups that may include arts and crafts, playing sports, catching a fish, paddling a boat, working as a team, archery, exploring nature and science, and much, much more! While other activities vary from day to day, swim lessons are provided daily. Campers express their creativity, unleash their boundless energy, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships.

Our staff includes American Red Cross certified lifeguards; CPR/First Aid and Outdoor Wilderness First Aid certified staff.

Accredited By American Camp Association

YMCA OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER

131 Germantown Road
West Milford, NJ 07480

contact

Julio Guzman
Associate Executive Director,
YMCA Outdoor Education Center
[email protected]

THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS

The Outdoor Education Center’s Pickleball Courts Lighting was made possible through a generous grant from the YMCA of the USA Strategic Initiatives Fund. 

WEST MILFORD ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The township residents appointed to the YMCA Outdoor Education Advisory Council include:

  • Kristi Clave, special needs educator and community volunteer
  • Justin DiMaio, chiropractor and community volunteer, West Milford Municipal Alliance
  • Chris Garcia, entrepreneur, community volunteer, West Milford Rotary Club member and YMCA of Montclair board member
  • Eva Hajek, demonstration chef and baker, performing arts leader
  • Bill Kane, elementary school principal, Maple Road School, and community volunteer
  • Brian Kitchin, superintendent, West Milford Board of Education
  • Allison Lapatka, entrepreneur, professor, and donor
  • Cindy LeMay, business development officer, community volunteer, and West Milford Rotary Club member
  • Bob Nolan, former West Milford councilman and retired CFO of Essex Mental Health Association; Passaic County Mental Health Association board member
  • Dan Trout, financial planner, youth sports coach, community volunteer, and donor
  • Judy Young, office manager, Hackensack Meridian Health, and community volunteer