The programs at the YMCA Resident Camping Branch focus on much more than activities, classes, and fun.  We are a Mission driven organization that focuses on a specific Vision and a set of Program Goals and Objectives.

Program Vision

We provide life-changing outdoor experiences.  All programs emphasize character development, challenge, growth, community, environmental stewardship and fun!

Fellowship

Camp is a place to make new friends; build togetherness and multi-cultural appreciation; a place where everyone feels accepted.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.  Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.  - Martin Luther King

Challenge

Campers try new activities, face challenges and experience success.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.  - Helen Keller

Personal Growth

Camp provides a safe environment to learn, to grow personally.

I don’t think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.

- Abraham Lincoln

Outdoor Environment

Camp provides a simple outdoor-based living experience, closer to nature and Creation.  We are reminded of our interdependence with the natural world.

Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the tree.   - The Book of Revelation

Values

We teach core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  Through our message and direct role modeling, we translate teachings into daily, practical examples of good character.

To know what is right and to not do it is the worst cowardice.   - Confucius

Fun

The entire camp package is developed and implemented to include time to play and have fun.

If you don’t have wrinkles, you haven’t laughed enough.   - Talking Moose