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YMCA Camp Cullen offers activities such as horseback riding, climbing towers, arts and crafts, water sports, zip lines, an adventure course, sports, target sports, paddle sports, drama, tubing, and lie down tubing. The program includes focused tracks built around equestrian, water sports, teen leadership, and teen adventure, as well as teen leadership and teen adventure activities. YMCA Camp Cullen operates as an overnight summer camp and also runs a Riding Club that offers horseback riding camp experiences throughout the year.
• Ages: 7–17 years old
YMCA Camp Cullen also offers Family Camp and hosts retreats from Labor Day to Memorial Day that can be booked in single or multi-year contracts. The camp has a no-risk, money-back guarantee for camp registration. As it approaches its 50th anniversary in Trinity, Texas, YMCA Camp Cullen operates as a United Way Agency. The mission of the YMCA is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The leadership team includes Bobby Thomas (Executive Director), Chance Orton (Senior Program Director), Nancy Cortes (Outdoor Ed & Retreats Director), Cynthia Drake (Camp Business Director), Lauren Scott (Summer Camp Director), Bailey Teague (Equestrian Director), Heather Mansel (Food Service Director), and Anya Katz (Associate Equestrian Director). The YMCA Camp Cullen staff have a collective experience of over 45 years in the industry. Bobby holds a Psychology degree from Troy University and a Masters in Nonprofit Management from the University of Houston Downtown, Nancy holds a degree in Business Administration, and Bailey has a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and a certification in Equine Science from Tarleton State University.
Campers describe returning to YMCA Camp Cullen for multiple years, enjoying activities such as arts and crafts, paddle sports, drama, alpine tower, waterfront activities, tubing, and lie down tubing. Testimonials mention counselors by name, including Michael, Chris, Leo, Alex, Beth, and Taylor, and describe counselors treating campers with respect, encouraging them in activities like swimming levels at the pool, and taking photos for the camp website. Campers also describe making friends in their cabins, enjoying being in older cabins where counselors show trust and maturity, and feeling happy participating in activities and daily cabin life.
Last updated July 24, 2026.
• Ages: 7–17 years old
YMCA Camp Cullen also offers Family Camp and hosts retreats from Labor Day to Memorial Day that can be booked in single or multi-year contracts. The camp has a no-risk, money-back guarantee for camp registration. As it approaches its 50th anniversary in Trinity, Texas, YMCA Camp Cullen operates as a United Way Agency. The mission of the YMCA is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The leadership team includes Bobby Thomas (Executive Director), Chance Orton (Senior Program Director), Nancy Cortes (Outdoor Ed & Retreats Director), Cynthia Drake (Camp Business Director), Lauren Scott (Summer Camp Director), Bailey Teague (Equestrian Director), Heather Mansel (Food Service Director), and Anya Katz (Associate Equestrian Director). The YMCA Camp Cullen staff have a collective experience of over 45 years in the industry. Bobby holds a Psychology degree from Troy University and a Masters in Nonprofit Management from the University of Houston Downtown, Nancy holds a degree in Business Administration, and Bailey has a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and a certification in Equine Science from Tarleton State University.
Campers describe returning to YMCA Camp Cullen for multiple years, enjoying activities such as arts and crafts, paddle sports, drama, alpine tower, waterfront activities, tubing, and lie down tubing. Testimonials mention counselors by name, including Michael, Chris, Leo, Alex, Beth, and Taylor, and describe counselors treating campers with respect, encouraging them in activities like swimming levels at the pool, and taking photos for the camp website. Campers also describe making friends in their cabins, enjoying being in older cabins where counselors show trust and maturity, and feeling happy participating in activities and daily cabin life.
Last updated July 24, 2026.
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