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YMCA Camp Willson offers overnight camp experiences on a large outdoor property that includes a natural spring-fed lake formed during the glacial period in Ohio 14,000 years ago. The camp offers a variety of year-round camps and events for kids, families, and adults.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Staff are usually available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time for inquiries
YMCA Camp Willson has operated as an overnight summer camp since 1918 and is part of the YMCA of Central Ohio. It is described as Central Ohio's premier overnight camp and outdoor education center and is accredited. The mission of YMCA Camp Willson follows YMCA Youth Development programs, which focus on empowering youth to reach their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging, recognizing achievement, cultivating positive relationships, and supporting enjoyment and learning in the outdoors in safe and inclusive spaces.
Parents have shared that YMCA Camp Willson has a history of keeping children safe while promoting independence and self-reliance, that it offers a chance to be involved in many summer activities and meet new friends with friendly staff, and that a child who has attended since age seven has become a more capable, engaged person because of the experience.
Last updated July 4, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Staff are usually available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time for inquiries
YMCA Camp Willson has operated as an overnight summer camp since 1918 and is part of the YMCA of Central Ohio. It is described as Central Ohio's premier overnight camp and outdoor education center and is accredited. The mission of YMCA Camp Willson follows YMCA Youth Development programs, which focus on empowering youth to reach their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging, recognizing achievement, cultivating positive relationships, and supporting enjoyment and learning in the outdoors in safe and inclusive spaces.
Parents have shared that YMCA Camp Willson has a history of keeping children safe while promoting independence and self-reliance, that it offers a chance to be involved in many summer activities and meet new friends with friendly staff, and that a child who has attended since age seven has become a more capable, engaged person because of the experience.
Last updated July 4, 2026.
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