Summer camp is about learning skills, developing character, making friends, and having fun! Few environments are as special as YMCA Camp Campbell Gard, where children become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. CCG teaches self reliance, a love for nature, and the development of practices that build leadership. All of that along with the fun of campfires, swimming, canoeing, archery, House Games, and many more activities. At the core of our program are clinics and fun fests. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday campers will choose which clinics they want to participate in. These clinics allow the camper to develop skills in those activities throughout the week. Funfests are one-time activities that the campers choose from on Tuesday and Friday. Our camp counselors are dedicated to making sure summer camp is a life changing experience for every camper. CCG helps campers increase positive self- images, behaviors, and confidence– all while supporting deeper friendships and bonds.
In the Cabin
Your cabin will consist of you and 10-12 other campers your age, as well as two counselors and a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). While you and your cabinmates will split up during the day, you will come back together before dinner for cabin activities. Each cabin at camp will also participate in friendly competitions, such as the Golden Plunger Challenge and competing for Spirit Points.
Activities
Every camper at CCG gets the opportunity to choose their activities for the week from a wide variety of programs! A complete list of our activities can be found on our Activities Page.
Evening Programs
Each night, following dinner, the whole camp gathers for a camp-wide activity. Whether we're playing House Games or having a campfire, there is always something for each camper to enjoy. Visit our activities page for more information on the different Evening Programs!