YMCA Camp Willson

YMCA Camp Willson offers Overnight Summer Camp, Mini Week, Frontier Camp, Traditional Camp, Ranch Camp, Fishing Camp, Counselor Training Camp, Weekend Camps, Seasonal Camps for Kids & Teens, Family Camps, and Adult Camps. Campers can spend time outdoors, ride and care for horses at the Ranch, fish at the lake, learn survival skills in Frontier Camp, and take part in activities such as boating, archery, volleyball, tennis, hiking, and crafts in Adult Camps.

Programs

• Overnight Summer Camp — 6-17 · Summer overnight camp programs for kids ages 6-17 connect them to the natural world through shared outdoor experiences.
• Mini Week — Entering grades 1-5 · Mini week camp offers campers the full camp experience condensed in four days filled with outdoor adventure.
• Frontier Camp — Entering grades 5-12 · An outdoor adventure where campers learn survival skills, build confidence and experience the excitement of wilderness living from Sunday through Friday. Week 7 only.
• Traditional Camp — Four age-specific traditional camps with activities designed just for them.
• Ranch Camp — Campers spend their week riding, caring for and learning all about horses at the Ranch.
• Fishing Camp — Camp for kids who want to spend most of their week fishing at the lake.
• Counselor Training Camp — For campers thinking about becoming counselors, where they learn the leadership and camping skills they need to be future summer camp counselors.
• Weekend Camps — Children, families and adults · Seasonal weekend camps for children, special weekends for families and camps for women and men.
• Seasonal Camps for Kids & Teens — Kids and teens · Weekend Fall, Winter and Spring Camps.
• Family Camps — Families · Family camp weekends with a cabin for the weekend and meals provided.
• Adult Camps — Adults · Weekend camps for adults with activities such as boating, archery, volleyball, fishing, tennis, hiking and crafts.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–17 years old
• General schedule: Year-round overnight camp programs; each summer, kids experience overnight camp; weekend camps are offered at all times of the year.

About the provider

YMCA Camp Willson has been operating since 1918. Its mission is dedicated to helping everyone enjoy, learn about and thrive in the outdoors.

What families say

“Wonderful camp with a history of keeping children safe while promoting independence and self-reliance.” — Summer Camp Parent

“It's a great opportunity to be involved in so many summer activities and meet new friends. They have friendly staff.” — Summer Camp Parent

“My child has attended since she was seven, and she's a more capable, engaged person because of it.” — Camp Parent

Last updated October 17, 2026.