Athens YMCA Camps

Athens YMCA Camps offers Resident Camp for boys and girls ages 7-14, with cabin clean up, morning cabin devotions, class time or trips, afternoon activities or trips, cabin choice, and evening vespers. The Leader In Training (LIT) program is for girls ages 15-16 and includes training, camper activities, overnight trips, and out-of-camp trips. Resident Camp is priced at $945 plus a $45 store fee.

Programs

• Resident Camp — Boys and girls ages 7-14 · $945 · $45 Store Fee
• Leader In Training (LIT) — Girls ages 15-16 · A rigorous 4-week program that focuses on authentic Christian leadership and includes training, camper activities, overnight trips, and out-of-camp trips.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–16 years old
• Price range: $945
• General schedule: Typical daily schedule: 7:45 wake up; 8:20 KP; 8:30 breakfast; 9:00 cabin clean up; 9:10 morning cabin devotions; 9:45 class #1 (or trip); 10:40 class #2 (or trip); 11:35 class #3 (or trip); 12:25 cabin time; 12:50 KP; 1:00 lunch; 1:45 rest time; 3:15 afternoon activity or trips; 4:15 free time; 5:30 cabin time; 5:50 KP; 6:00 dinner; 6:45 cabin choice; 7:30 evening program; 8:30 evening vespers; 10:00 lights out (youngest girls have a 9 pm lights out).

About the provider

Athens YMCA Camps says it has been a tradition since 1898 and is entering its 127th season. Its mission statement says the program offers fun, traditions, and Christian values in a rustic setting, and that girls camp programs include personal development and spiritual growth in a safe, protective environment.

Last updated September 27, 2026.