Descriptions of Participating YMCA Camps

Descriptions of

Participating YMCA Camps

Thanks to all camps who have contributed information for this booklet. We hope you can use this information to network, learn from each other, make new friends and continue building common ground through camp around the world. October 2018

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Table of Contents

AUSTRALIA ...... 8

YMCA OF BRISBANE/CAMP WARRAWEE ...... 8 YMCA GEELONG/CAMP WYUNA ...... 10 YMCA NEW SOUTH WALES/CAMP YARRAMUNDI AND CAMP SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK LODGE ...... 12 VICTORIA YMCA/LADY NORTHCOTE RECREATION CAMP ...... 14 BELARUS ...... 16

YMCA BELARUS/PONYEMONTSY YOUTH CAMP ...... 16 BRAZIL ...... 18

YMCA RIO DE JANEIRO/CAMP MYRON CLARK ...... 18 YMCA RIO GRANDE DO SUL/CAMP RINCÃO DO COELHO ...... 20 YMCA RIO GRANDE DO SUL/ACM TRAMANDAÍ PRAIANO ACEMISTA ...... 22 ACM SÃO PAULO/ACAMPAMENTO YMCA...... 24 YMCA SOROCABA/SOROCABA CAMP ...... 26 CANADA ...... 28

YMCA OF HAMILTON/BURLINGTON/BRANTFORD - CAMP WANAKITA ...... 28 YMCA KITCHENER, WATERLOO, CAMBRIDGE/CAMP KI-WA-Y ...... 30 YMCA KITCHENER, WATERLOO, CAMBRIDGE/CAMP WABANAKI ...... 32 YMCA KITCHENER, WATERLOO, CAMBRIDGE/CAMP BELWOOD ...... 34 LES YMCAS DU QUÉBEC/CAMP KANAWANA/YMCA DAY CAMPS ...... 36 YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA – CAMP KITCHIKEWANA ...... 38 YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO/CEDAR GLEN OUTDOOR CENTRE ...... 40 YMCA OF WESTERN ONTARIO/CAMP QUEEN ELIZABETH AND CAMP HENRY ...... 42 COLOMBIA ...... 44

YMCA BOGOTA/CAMP BOCHICA ...... 44 YMCA PUERTO BOYACA/PALAGUAS CAMP...... 46 FINLAND ...... 48

HELSINKI YMCA/PELLI CAMP ...... 48 YMCA TURKU/HARVA CAMP ISLAND ...... 50 FRANCE ...... 52

YMCA CENTRE AZUR ...... 52 YMCA LE ROCHETON ...... 54 GEORGIA ...... 56

YMCA GEORGIA/CAMP ORANGE ...... 56 GERMANY ...... 58

CVJM/YMCA HANNOVER/INTERNATIONAL CAMP ABBENSEN ...... 58 THÜRINGEN YMCA/CAMP HOHENEICHE ...... 60 GREECE ...... 62

YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/CAMP CHALKIDIKI ...... 62 YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/MOBILE CAMP-ADVENTURES IN PELION ...... 64 YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/MOBILE CAMP-ADVENTURES IN PINDOS ...... 66 YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER IN NYMFAIO ...... 68

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YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/SAILING CAMP ...... 70 HONG KONG ...... 72

CHINESE YMCA OF HONG KONG/WU KWAI SHA YOUTH VILLAGE ...... 72 ICELAND...... 74

YMCA/YWCA ICELAND/CAMP VATNASKOGUR ...... 74 YMCA/YWCA ICELAND/CAMP HOLAVATN ...... 76 INDIA ...... 78

YMCA OF BOMBAY/YMCA CAMP LAKESIDE ...... 78 ITALY ...... 80

YMCA ROMA/ROCCELLA JONICA ...... 80 JAPAN ...... 82

GUNMA YMCA/CAMP AKAGI ...... 82 NAGOYA YMCA/CAMP HIWADA KOGEN ...... 84 YOKOHAMA YMCA/MIURA YMCA GLOBAL ECO VILLAGE ...... 86 KOSOVO ...... 88

YMCA KOSOVO/CAMP PJETERSHAN ...... 88 LEBANON...... 90

YMCA LEBANON CAMP FARES ...... 90 LIBERIA ...... 92

YMCA OF LIBERIA/TODEE YOUTH CAMP ...... 92 MACEDONIA ...... 94

YMCA BITOLA/GIRLS LEADING OUR WORLD (GLOW) + YOUNG MEN’S LEADERSHIP PROJECT (YMLP) ...... 94 MEXICO ...... 96

YMCA MEXICO/CAMP CAMOHMILA ...... 96 NETHERLANDS ...... 98

YMCA NETHERLANDS CAMPS ...... 98 PERU ...... 100

PERU YMCA/ASIA CAMP ...... 100 AZPITIA Y CAMP & OUTDOOR CENTER ...... 102 PORTUGAL ...... 104

SETUBAL YMCA/CAMP ALAMBRE ...... 104 ROMANIA ...... 106

YMCA ROMANIA/LEADERSHIP CAMP...... 106 RUSSIA ...... 108

YMCA RUSSIA/GUEST COMPLEX “YMCA DACHA” ...... 108 YMCA PILGRIM (BARNAUL)/CAMP PILGRIM ...... 110 SWEDEN ...... 112

YMCA JONKOPING/CAMP VIDABLICK ...... 112

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YMCA UMEÅ/NYDALA CAMP ...... 114 YMCA WEST SWEDEN REGION/CAMP SPARREVIKENS LÄGERGÅRD ...... 116 SWITZERLAND ...... 118

YWCA YMCA SWITZERLAND/SCOUTS CAMPS ...... 118 TAIWAN ...... 120

TAICHUNG YMCA/SPORTS CHARACTER SUMMER CAMP ...... 120 UNITED KINGDOM ...... 122

YMCA READING/YMCA ACTIVITIES CENTRE ...... 122 UKRAINE ...... 124

YMCA KARPATY/PARADISE IN THE CARPATHIANS ...... 124 VOLYN YMCA IN LUTSK/"YOU ARE NOT ALONE" CAMP ...... 126 URUGUAY ...... 128

ACJ-YMCA URUGUAY/CAMPAMENTO ARTIGAS...... 128 UNITED STATES ...... 130

YMCA OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM/CAMP COSBY (AL) ...... 130 YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA/TRIANGLE Y RANCH CAMP (AZ) ...... 132 VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA/CAMP SKY (AZ) ...... 134 YMCA OF GREATER WHITTIER/CAMP ARBOLADO (CA) ...... 136 YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY/CAMP E.L.K. (CA) ...... 138 YMCA OF SAN FRANCISCO/CAMP JONES GULCH (CA) ...... 140 YMCA OF SAN FRANCISCO/POINT BONITA CAMP (CA) ...... 142 YMCA OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION/CAMP SHADY BROOK (CO) ...... 144 YMCA OF THE ROCKIES/CAMP CHIEF OURAY (CO) ...... 146 YMCA OF THE ROCKIES/ESTES PARK CENTER (CO) ...... 148 YMCA OF THE ROCKIES/SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH (CO) ...... 150 CAMP HAZEN YMCA (CT) ...... 152 CAMP SLOANE YMCA INC. (CT) ...... 154 THE FAMILY YMCA OF GREATER AUGUSTA/CAMP LAKESIDE (GA) ...... 156 YMCA OF HONOLULU/CAMP H.R. ERDMAN (HI) ...... 158 BEDELL FAMILY YMCA/CAMP FOSTER (IA) ...... 160 YMCA OF THE CEDAR RAPIDS/CAMP WAPSIE (IA) ...... 162 IDAHO FALLS FAMILY YMCA/BIG ELK CREEK RESIDENT CAMP (ID) ...... 164 MCGAW YMCA/CAMP ECHO (IL) ...... 166 YMCA CAMP TECUMSEH (IN) ...... 168 YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE/CAMP POTAWOTAMI (IN) ...... 170 YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE/CAMP PIOMINGO (KY) ...... 172 BECKET CHIMNEY CORNERS YMCA (MA) ...... 174 YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON/SANDY ISLAND FAMILY CAMP, NORTH WOODS FOR BOYS, PLEASANT VALLEY CAMP FOR GIRLS (MA) ...... 176 CENTRAL CONNECTICUL COAST YMCA/CAMP HI ROCK (MA) ...... 178 YMCA CAMP CONISTON (MA) ...... 180 SOUTH SHORE YMCA/CAMP BURGESS & HAYWARD (MA) ...... 182 YMCA CAMP OF MAINE (ME) ...... 184 YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY/CAMP ALGONQUIN (MI) ...... 186 YMCA OF GREATER FLINT/CAMP COPNECONIC (MI) ...... 188 YMCA OF LANSING/MYSTIC LAKE YMCA CAMP (MI) ...... 190 YMCA OF MICHIANA/CAMP EBERHART (MI) ...... 192 SHERMAN LAKE YMCA CAMP (MI) ...... 194

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YMCA CAMP OLSON (MN) ...... 196 YMCA OF GREATER TWIN CITIES/BOLD & GOLD CAMPS (MN) ...... 198 YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES/CAMP DU NORD (MN) ...... 200 YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES/CAMP ICAGHOWAN (MN) ...... 202 YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES/CAMP MENOGYN (MN) ...... 204 YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES/CAMP WIDJIWAGAN (MN) ...... 206 OZARKS REGIONAL YMCA/CAMP WAKONDA (MO) ...... 208 GALLATIN VALLEY YMCA (MT) ...... 210 YMCA OF GREENSBORO/CAMP WEAVER (NC) ...... 212 YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE/CAMP KANATA (NC)...... 214 YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE/CAMP SEA GULL AND CAMP SEAFARER (NC) ...... 216 UPPER PALMETTO YMCA/CAMP CHEROKEE (NC) ...... 218 YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA/CAMP WATIA (NC) ...... 220 YMCA OF LINCOLN/YMCA CAMP KITAKI (NE) ...... 222 YMCA OF GREATER NASHUA/YMCA CAMP SPAULDING (NH) ...... 224 TAKODAH YMCA/CAMP TAKODAH (NH) ...... 226 YMCA CAMP MASON (NJ) ...... 228 YMCA CAMP OCKANICKON, INC. (NJ) ...... 230 METROPOLITAN YMCA OF THE ORANGES/FAIRVIEW LAKE CAMPS (NJ) ...... 232 PHILDELPHIA FREEDOM VALLEY YMCA/CAMP SPEERS (PA) ...... 234 CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA/CAMP CHINGACHGOOK (NY) ...... 236 FROST VALLEY YMCA (NY) ...... 238 YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK/CAMP GREENKILL, MCALISTER, AND TALCOTT (NY) ...... 240 YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER/CAMP CORY (NY) ...... 242 YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER/CAMP GORHAM (NY) ...... 244 AKRON AREA YMCA/AKRON ROTARY CAMP (OH) ...... 246 AKRON AREA YMCA/CAMP NOAH (OH) ...... 248 YMCA OF CENTRAL OHIO/CAMP WILLSON (OH) ...... 250 YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI/CAMP ERNST (OH) ...... 252 YMCA OF GREATER DAYTON/CAMP KERN (OH) ...... 254 GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA/CAMP CAMPBELL GARD (OH) ...... 256 YMCA OF GREATER TOLEDO/STORER CAMPS (OH) ...... 258 YMCA OF GREATER TULSA/CAMP TAKATOKA (OK)...... 260 YMCA OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE/CAMP COLLINS (OR) ...... 262 SOUTH MOUNTAIN YMCA/CAMP CONRAD-WEISER/BYNEN WOOD DAY CAMP/THE OUTDOOR CENTER/DUBERSTEIN EQUESTRIAN CENTER (PA) ...... 264 WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA/YMCA CAMP KRESGE (PA) ...... 266 YMCA OF GREATER PROVIDENCE/CAMP FULLER (RI) ...... 268 YMCA OF GREENVILLE/CAMP GREENVILLE (SC) ...... 270 SIOUX YMCA/CAMP MARROWBONE (SD) ...... 272 YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHATTANOOGA/CAMP OCOEE (TN) ...... 274 GREATER KINGSPORT FAMILY YMCA CAMP(TN) ...... 276 YMCA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE/JOE C DAVIS Y OUTDOOR CENTER/CAMP WIDJIWAGAN (TN) ...... 278 YMCA OF AUSTIN/CAMP MOODY (TX)...... 280 YMCA OF METRO FORT WORTH/CAMP CARTER (TX) ...... 282 YMCA OF GREATER SAN ANTONIO/CAMP FLAMING ARROW (TX) ...... 284 YMCA OF GREATER WILLIAMSON COUNTY/CAMP TWIN LAKES (TX) ...... 286 YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES/CAMP SEYMOUR (WA) ...... 288 YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE/BOLD & GOLD PROGRAMS (WA) ...... 290 YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE/CAMP COLMAN (WA) ...... 292 YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE/CAMP ORKILA (WA) ...... 294 WENATCHEE VALLEY YMCA/LAKE WENATCHEE CAMP (WA) ...... 296 YAKIMA FAMILY YMCA/CAMP DUDLEY (WA) ...... 298 CAMP JORN YMCA (WI) ...... 300

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CAMP MANITO-WISH YMCA (WI) ...... 302 GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA/CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA (WI) ...... 304 CONFERENCE SPONSORS ...... 306

WELLS FARGO ...... 306 DELTA AIR LINES ...... 306 REDWOODS ...... 306 IENA ...... 306 CAMPMINDER ...... 306

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AUSTRALIA

YMCA OF BRISBANE/CAMP WARRAWEE

Year founded: 1864 (Camp Warrawee opened 1956)

Camp location: Brisbane, Queensland, 35km to Brisbane Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 214

Camp season: 12 months of the year

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 27.5 acres / 11.12 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Warrawee is located in beautiful natural bushland, situated on the North Pine River, 35 minutes North of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The site offers a range of land, water and heights based activities. Facilities include a 25m pool, indoor sports stadiums, multiple meeting/break-out spaces and camp fire pits. “Camp Warrawee is a War Memorial camp dedicated, not only to the memory of men who served their country in time of war but to the development of Christian manhood and womanhood and to the building of better human relationships – that war may be no more.”

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Australian Camps Association, Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation.

Contact information: Name: Graeme Ferguson Position/Title: Camp Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: +61 7 3882 1436 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcacamping.com.au

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YMCA GEELONG/CAMP WYUNA

Year founded: 65 years ago, Camp Wyuna in its current form is just a little over 10 years old

Camp location: Camp Wyuna is ideally located at the entrance of the coastal town of Queenscliff at the heads of Port Phillip Bay on the Bellarine Peninsula, only 30 minutes from Geelong and 1.5 hours from Melbourne, Victoria. We are a 1 hour drive from Tullamarine (Melbourne’s Intl Airport).

Camp capacity (beds): Camp Wyuna sleeps 96 campers and 8 leaders in 4 lodges.

Camp season: All year round.

Camp type: Camp Wyuna we are co ed for schools, open to all to types of weekend groups.

Camp size: 5 acres / 2 hectares in the sand dunes of Queenscliff

Brief camp description: Camp Wyuna is in a unique setting surrounded by magnificent natural and historical resources. Camp Wyuna enjoys direct access to Port Phillip Bay foreshore and is in view of Swan Bay. Its proximity to the many attractions and activities in Queenscliff means you are walking distance from everything. We provide comprehensive programs with qualified instructors in a range of activities including: canoeing, beach carnivals and games, snorkeling, team initiatives, rock pool rambling on the local rock platforms at low tide, pizza making in our wood fired oven, marine environmental education and many more programs.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Partnerships with local attractions such as Queenscliff Fort, Point Lonsdale lighthouse and Victorian Fisheries Marine Education Centre. We also engage our local tour boat operators to visit our local seal population and the sights around Port Phillip Bay, we also utilise local suppliers for our meat and produce. Camp Wyuna has strong ties with both the Y’s Men and Women of Geelong who do extensive fundraising for YMCA Geelong. We have an ongoing relationship with White Friars College from Melbourne, which we host 3 camps per year with their year 11 boys, on retreat. They also send their year 10/11 VCAL students down to Camp Wyuna for 3 to 4 days for a hands on learning experience in building and construction, their achievements over the last couple of years are building our front fence, garden stairs, a lookout with seating around Swan Bay and an amphitheatre.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Shona Eland Position/Title: CEO YMCA Geelong Email: [email protected] Telephone: +614 03 5221 8344 Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.geelong.ymca.org.au/

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YMCA NEW SOUTH WALES/CAMP YARRAMUNDI AND CAMP SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK LODGE

Year founded: 1937 Camp Yarramundi. 2005 Camp Sydney Olympic Park Lodge (SOPL)

Camp location: Camp Yarramundi, Yarramundi - SOPL, Newington Armory, Silverwater, Sydney.

Camp capacity (beds): Camp Yarramundi – 250, SOPL - 160

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Coed

Camp size: Camp Yarramundi – 300 acres / 121.4 hectares, SOPL 6 acres /2.5 hectares

Brief camp description: Training and Education (Schools & Universities), Community Engagement (youth at risk, specialized youth, adult mental health), Facilities and Accommodation hire

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA National Australia, YMCA Victoria, Queensland and ACT, Camp Becket-Chimney YMCA, Outward Bound Australia, Pacific Ocean Partners.

Contact information: YMCA NSW Outdoor Education & Camping Name: Wayne Pitts Position/Title: Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 4776 1037 Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.ymcansw.org.au/camping/camps/

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VICTORIA YMCA/LADY NORTHCOTE RECREATION CAMP

Year founded: 1937

Camp location: Rowsley Valley, 15kms outside of Bachhus Marsh, 1 hour from Melbourne

Camp capacity (beds): 256 beds

Camp season: all year round

Camp type: All people form.

Camp size: 83 Acres

Brief camp description: The camp is owned by the Victorian State Government, and the YMCA has the lease to run it on behalf of the government. YMCA has had the lease since 1997, and it is up for renewal in 2020. Lady Northcote was established as a home for Migrant Children from England, where boys were taught farming skills and girls domestic duties. It operated like this until around 1960, where orphan children from Australia were sent to the Camp for care. 1978 Victorian State Government took over ownership and ran it as a School Camp, until the YMCA took over this in 1997. Lady Northcote has 256 beds split over 3 accommodation areas, as a result can have 3 individual groups onsite at once, has 355 groups through every year, 18,000 campers and serves 100,000 meals each year. There is a full time staff team of 10 across activities, maintenance, Catering and Administration with an additional 50 casual staff to cater for peak times.

YMCA reports to the State Government on KPI’s around the groups that come to Lady Northcote. 25% of groups are Community groups that consist of Disability, CALD, Youth, Older Adults, and Indigenous. 15% Family groups, 50% education groups (schools), and 10% other types.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Rob Cummins Position/Title: Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: +61353692224 Camp Website/Facebook: www.camps.ymca.org.au/ladynorthcote

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BELARUS

YMCA BELARUS/PONYEMONTSY YOUTH CAMP

Year founded: 2015

Camp location: Ponyemontsy village, Lida district, Grodno region. Lida City (pop. 100,000) is 40 km from Ponyemontsy. The closest airport is in Vilnius (Lithuania) – 140 km, Minsk airport - 230 km

Camp capacity (beds): 19 beds and 50 places in tents.

Camp season: June-September for tent camp. Year round for 19 campers indoor

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: Building with 0.75 acre / 0.31 hectares of land

Brief camp description: In 2012, YMCA Belarus received ownership of a former school building in Ponemontsy with a total building area of 473.4 sq. m., a workshop building with a total area of 29.0 sq. m. and an adjacent land of 0.3109 hectare that will become the base for the Youth Center and Camp site of YMCA Belarus.

Since 2016, the main building has been undergoing reconstruction to repair the old structure and it is now 60% completed. YMCA Belarus has held 7 camps with outdoor tents for 40-50 campers and 1 camp in the main building for 20 campers in the last 3 years.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Ponyemontsy is the only camp site of YMCA Belarus. Our partner is CEVI (YMCA Switzerland). We do not receive any support from the government and we look forward to any support and help in finishing the reconstruction of Ponyemontsy camp.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Yes, YMCA Belarus is very interested in sending camp counselors Counselors to YMCA Camps in other to Y camps in US and other countries to acquire experience and countries prepare qualified staff for our camp. We have already sent one counselor to Camp Hazen and one to Camp Sloane Receiving International Camp Yes, we have great interest to make our camp international Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Sending campers to YMCA resident Yes, this is of interest, but it is restricted by costs of participation. camps in other countries Besides the expensive airline ticket, it is very costly for Belarusians to attend camps in the States. Receiving campers from YMCAs in Yes, THIS IS OUR BIGGEST INTEREST. It will help our camp other countries develop and become sustainable much faster. Engaging in international Y-to-Y Yes, this is our GREAT interest too. We need to learn new practices partnerships with YMCAs in other and we already have some experience to share. countries focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Nikolay Medvedev Position/Title: Manager of Ponyemontsy Center (camp site) Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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Telephone: +375 29 7977697 Skype: alex.drachuk Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcabelarus.org

Other information: The Ponyemontsy camp building is only 60% completed and it is still under reconstruction. Currently, we can only afford summer camps with outdoor tents. Nevertheless, the location is one of the most beautiful in Belarus, in an old village on the bank of big river Neman. We do not have permanent staff at camp but we have very enthusiastic leaders with camp counseling and management experience who can organize very interesting, thematic, educational and recreational camps.

1. There are just a few international camps in Belarus and we have great opportunity and idea to create a camp site with international staff and campers. 2. We are reconstructing the venue and creating national rooms (we already have German, Swiss and Dutch rooms) to make the camp site a House for different nations and for sharing national cultures. To complete this idea, we need financial help from sponsors, partners, etc. 3. Our hope is for Ponyemontsy camp to be a source of financial sustainability to YMCA Belarus, as it is impossible to raise any support for our YMCA inside the country.

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BRAZIL

YMCA RIO DE JANEIRO/CAMP MYRON CLARK

Year founded: April 1939

Camp location: Araras Valley, Petrópolis 2nd District, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Camp capacity (beds): 164

Camp season: All year for church groups, businesses and schools

Camp type: Co-ed or single gender camps throughout the year

Camp size: 144,000 m2 /35.58 acres /14.4 hectares

Brief camp description: Myron Clark Camp, owned by ACM/YMCA of Rio de Janeiro is a pleasant green area located in Araras Valley, in the 2nd district of Petrópolis, at an altitude of 800 meters /2625 feet above sea level and 85 km/53 mi from the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is located in a secluded place where the direct contact with nature is recovered in the heart of the Atlantic forest.

The camp has comfortable facilities which include a convention center to hold educational seminars, meetings and similar programs. For leisure and integrated sports activities, the camp has a soccer field, a social multipurpose court, and sand court for volleyball and football. There are also firewood sauna, shower, pool of natural water and a weight room.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Partnerships with Buddhist group, Yoga group, and the Pandeiro group which conduct their internal courses at the camp 3-5 times per year; and the Ipiranga School which carries annual camp activities.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices Yes Contact information: Name: Alexandre De Moraes Position/Title: General Secretary Email: [email protected] Telephone: +55 (21) 25095727/985781325 Skype: alemocao Camp Website/Facebook: WWW.ACMRIO.ORG.BR https://www.facebook.com/acmrio

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YMCA RIO GRANDE DO SUL/CAMP RINCÃO DO COELHO

Year founded: January 18th, 1954

Camp location: Near to Canela, Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil, and distant 120 kilometers from the International Airport of Porto Alegre - Brazil

Camp capacity (beds): 60 beds

Camp season: year-round, with the busiest months from October until December

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 11 acres / 4.5 hectares

Brief camp description: The ACM Região das Hortências began its activities on January 18th, 1954, when Dr. João Kessler Coelho de Souza made the official donation of the land for the installation of a permanent ACM camp. Today Rincão do Coelho Camp continues with various programs with outdoor education and, through group life, allows campers to have personal experiences that contribute to the formation of values. Located 120 kilometers from Porto Alegre and 12 kilometers from Canela, it provides fun and leisure in contact with native fauna and flora. Rincão do Coelho Camp provides to its campers a safe environment with no pollution and away from the cities in an area of 11 hectares in the middle of the Araucárias Forest, inhabited by its wildlife

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: N/A

International Exchange Program interests:

Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries - Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries - Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries - Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices -

Contact information: Name: Matheus Medeiros Position/Title: Encarregado de Programas Email: [email protected] Telephone: 55 51 98577-4881 / 5551 3286-0608 Skype: sphlele84 Camp Website/Facebook: www.acm-rs.com.br

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YMCA RIO GRANDE DO SUL/ACM TRAMANDAÍ PRAIANO ACEMISTA

Year founded: 1960

Camp location: City of Tramandaí, 100 km from the Porto Alegre International airport

Camp capacity (beds): 84

Camp season: All year round, especially January and February (Summer)

Camp type: Co-ed for all types of groups. January and February have heavy registrations of Family camps

Camp size: One whole block, 8,700 m² / 2.15 acres

Brief camp description: Located in the seaside town of Tramandai, the camp has 14 cabins with kitchen, bathroom, tv, and dining room. Each cabin houses 6 people.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Partnerships with YMCA of Greater Houston, Gateway Region Y and Rapid City YMCA.

Contact information: Name: Márcio Paschoal Position/Title: Executive Secretary Email: [email protected] Telephone: +55 51 98428-8811 Skype: marcio.paschoal.coelho.goncalves Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.acm-rs.com.br/portal2/unidade/acm-tramandai/

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ACM SÃO PAULO/ACAMPAMENTO YMCA

Year founded: This Camp was founded in 1971. YMCA Sao Paulo use this Camp since 2014.

Camp location: Acampamento ACM, Votorantim, SP, Brasil / Votorantim – Ibiúna Road, 13.5 KM

Camp capacity (beds): 152 persons.

Camp season: Summer Camp, 1 week for Kids and 1 week for Teens / Winter Camp, 1 week for Kids and 1 week for Teens and 4 days camp for Young People.

Camp type Co-ed camp

Camp size: 65.5 hectares / 182 acres

Brief camp description: Educational camp for children from 5 to 10 years of age (kids), 11 to 14 years (teens) and 15 to 21 years old (young).

7 days of camp for kids and 7 days of camp for teens in Summer and Winter seasons and 4 days of camp for young people.

Recreational and leisure activities, sports, culture, ecologic, spirit and civic action.

Open to members and nonmembers of the YMCA of São Paulo.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Members YMCA and partnerships with schools.

Contact information: Name: Silvio Luis Britts / Paulo Emílio Position/Title: Executive Secretary Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Telephone: +55 11 4166.1600 / +55 11 3138.3000 Skype: live: prog.internacional Camp Website/Facebook: www.acmsaopaulo.org / www.facebook.com/acampamentoacm/

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YMCA SOROCABA/SOROCABA CAMP

Year founded: 1971

Camp location: Sorocaba, 117 km or 73 mi from São Paulo International Airport (GRU)

Camp capacity: Recently increased to 160 campers

Camp season: Camp is open year-round. High Season: April, October and November, and during the school holidays of January and July. Low season: school groups and rentals.

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 185 acres / 75 hectares with 950 meters/0.6 mile of camp faces the lake

Brief camp description: The wooded Sorocaba YMCA Camp has a waterfront facing the Itupararanga Dam. The camp facilities include chalets, cafeterias, industrial kitchen, social lounge with fireplace and TV, games room, indoor grill, picnic area on the banks of the dam, sports court, soccer field, nature trail, walking areas and parking. Camp activities include water games, interactive games, sports, hikes, lectures, parties, get-togethers, training courses, and training to businesses and gymkhanas. YMCA Camp Sorocaba has incorporated 2 new program areas. A small vegetable garden farm with chickens and rabbits. The farm is an educational tool for children and teens which also provides fresh salads to campers and feeds the farm animals. The second new program area is a gaga-ball court, created based on learnings from the 2016 International Camp Directors Conference.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Partnerships with three Catholic churches which conduct their internal training and retreats at camp four times each year and YMCA São Paulo utilizes the camp twice a year during school holidays.

International Exchange Programs interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Mantovani Junior, Cyrino Position/Title: General Secretary Email: [email protected] Telephone: + 55 (15) 32349110 / 997119674 Skype: Cyrino Mantovani Junior Camp Website: http://www.acmsorocaba.org.br/unidade/acampamento

Other information: Our staff are professionally trained in physical education and our volunteers are certified YMCA trained leaders.

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CANADA

YMCA OF HAMILTON/BURLINGTON/BRANTFORD - CAMP WANAKITA

Year founded: 1953

Camp location: Haliburton, Ontario, Canada - 2.5 hours (220km) north of Toronto Pearson International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): Kids Camp – 380, Family Camp – 180, Day Camp - 60

Camp season: Year-round; Operational January – March, May – October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 1000 Acres / 405 Hectares

Brief camp description: Since 1953, 1,000 acres on beautiful Koshlong Lake in the Haliburton Highlands. Co-ed, one, two and four week overnight Kids Camp sessions and weekly Day Camp sessions. One week long Family Camps are offered during the nine weeks of Summer. Throughout the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons, Wanakita operates as an Outdoor Centre, offering a variety of programs to schools groups, colleges and universities, businesses, families, clubs and other special interest groups. We focus on leadership development, team building, personal challenge, adventure, friendship and fun!

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Cam Green Position/Title: Program Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1.800.387.5081 ext. 2237 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcawanakita.ca

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YMCA KITCHENER, WATERLOO, CAMBRIDGE/CAMP KI-WA-Y

Year founded: 1922

Camp location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Camp capacity (beds): 164

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-Ed – with girls only camp options

Camp size: 77 acres /31 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Ki-Wa-Y emphasizes skill development within it’s specialty program streams – climbing, boating, art, music, drama and general program. Ki-Wa-Y also offers two weeks of girls only camp.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Maybe Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Maybe Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Maybe Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Maybe Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Caitie Wright Position/Title: General Manager, Outdoor Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-519-699-5100 Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca/en/camp-outdoor-centre/Index.asp

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YMCA KITCHENER, WATERLOO, CAMBRIDGE/CAMP WABANAKI

Year founded: 1935

Camp location: Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

Camp capacity (beds): 290

Camp season: June-August

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 70 acres / 28 hectares

Brief camp description: Located on Lake Vernon in Huntsville, Camp Wabanaki is our northern camp that focuses on canoe tripping and outdoor living. Program highlights include: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, crafts, archery, mountain biking and more.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Programs that are of interest to your Y: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Maybe Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Maybe Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Maybe Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Maybe Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

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YMCA KITCHENER, WATERLOO, CAMBRIDGE/CAMP BELWOOD

Year founded: 1948

Camp location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Camp capacity (beds): 80

Camp season: June-August

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 3 acres

Brief camp description: Camp Belwood provides a comfortable introduction into residential camping for our younger campers, while providing a challenging program for our older campers. Program highlights include: swimming, sailing, canoeing, drama, archery, crafts, BMX Biking (for older campers) and more.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

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LES YMCAS DU QUÉBEC/CAMP KANAWANA/YMCA DAY CAMPS

Year founded: 1894

Camp location: Saint-Sauveur, QC / Day camps Montréal region

Camp capacity (beds): 250

Camp season: Year-round camping programs; spring & fall OE; summer camp residential & Montréal summer day camps

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 550 acres / 223 hectares

Brief camp description: In the heart of the Laurentian Mountains, Camp YMCA Kanawana is a 550 acre gift from the past, with three private lakes and ample forested spaces for campers to reconnect with nature and discover a second family. Camp YMCA Kanawana’s mission is to connect campers to themselves, to each other, and to Nature. We strive to nurture leaders who become stewards of the environment and who care for one another. Kanawana has strong canoe tripping and leadership programs, and hosts Anglophone, Francophone, and Allophone campers from across Canada and around the world. The YMCAs of Québec host 9 day camp locations across the Montréal region, serving hundreds of children from all walks of life, with a thriving Inclusion program for campers with different needs.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: The YMCAs of Québec are partnered with YMCA Haïti in the community programs department

Contact information: Name: Kate Taylor Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-514-789-8001 x1516 Skype: kate.w.taylor Camp Website/Facebook: ymcaquebec.org/camps

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YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA – CAMP KITCHIKEWANA

Year founded: 1919

Camp location: Honey Harbour, ON, Canada, 2 hrs from Toronto

Camp capacity (beds): 300 beds

Camp season: May - October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 15 acres/6 hectares

Brief camp description: For the last 99 years YMCA Camp Kitchikewana has been offering a values based camp experience on its camp site on Beausoleil Island in the beautiful Georgian Bay Islands National Park, out of Honey Harbour Ontario. “Kitchi” provides traditional summer camp programs for youth in July and August and programs for all ages in the Spring and Fall seasons.

YMCA Camp Kitchikewana’s mission is to provide each member of the camp community with the opportunity to be active, to learn and to grow in a safe, healthy and natural environment. Through a range of skills, outdoor activities and interactions with others, campers are encouraged to challenge themselves while building self-confidence, having fun, and creating lasting friendships. In the spirit of Kitchikewana’s strong tradition, we are committed to challenging individuals to be the best that they can ever be.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Contact information: Name: Julia Fulton Position/Title: Assistant Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-705 330 0378 Camp Website/Facebook: https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/ymca-camp-kitchikewana/

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YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO/CEDAR GLEN OUTDOOR CENTRE

Year founded: 2001

Camp location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (50 km / 31 mi)

Camp capacity (beds): 234 beds

Camp season: Year-round outdoor education centre and summer day camp

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 263 acres / 106.5 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre is located in Schomberg, Ontario. Situated on 263 acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine, it’s the perfect place for children, youth and adults to grow in confidence and learn new skills. Cedar Glen is open year-round and welcomes outdoor education, retreat and conference groups, offering meals served in our dining hall, overnight accommodations, meeting facilities and a wide variety of outdoor experiential education programs. Day camp runs during the summer and school breaks.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: - 4Rs Youth Movement - Motivate Canada - Curve Lake First Nations - Sticky Bees Urban Beekeeping - Caledon Equestrian School

Contact information: Name: Brandon McClounie Position/Title: General Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 905-859-9622 Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.ymcagta.org/cedarglen

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YMCA OF WESTERN ONTARIO/CAMP QUEEN ELIZABETH AND CAMP HENRY

Year founded: Camp Queen Elizabeth was founded in 1953 and Camp Henry was founded in 2017

Camp location: Camp Queen Elizabeth is located in Georgian Bay, near Honey Harbour, ON, Canada (about 2 hrs from Toronto) and Camp Henry is located in Point Pelee National Park, near Leamington, ON, CA (about 3 ½ hrs from Toronto)

Camp capacity (beds): Camp Queen Elizabeth has a capacity of 230 and Camp Henry has a capacity of 72 campers each session.

Camp season: Both camps are seasonal. Camp Queen Elizabeth is open May-October and Camp Henry is open June-October.

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: Camp Queen Elizabeth is 8 acres / 3.2 hectares. Camp Henry is approximately 2 acres but uses the whole national park as their site.

Brief camp description: The YMCA of Western Ontario offers two overnight camps to choose from - YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE), located on the rocky shores of Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park, offers programs for campers 6-16 years of age and YMCA Camp Henry, located in the heart of Point Pelee National Park on Lake Erie, offers programs for campers 5-15 years of age. At CQE and Camp Henry we believe that living in a group in an outdoor community creates an environment that allows youth to develop the four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Honesty. Through a wide range of activities we encourage campers to challenge themselves, learn new skills, have fun and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: N/A

Contact information: Name: Nancy Knyf Position/Title: General Manager of Overnight Camping Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-519-453-8858 x.1102 Camp Website/Facebook: camphenry.ca and ymcawo.ca/camp-queen-elizabeth

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COLOMBIA

YMCA BOGOTA/CAMP BOCHICA

Year founded: 1964

Camp location: Santandercito-Cundinamarca, 90 minutes (40km/25mi) from the capital Bogota and 2 hours (49km/30.5mi) from El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

Camp capacity (beds): 207

Camp season: All year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 12.4 acres / 5 hectares

Brief camp description Camp Bochica is a "Changing Lives" training camp aimed at children aged 7-12 years and young people aged 12-17 years. Camp duration is 6 days and 5 nights, in two seasons: mid-year (last week of June till first week in July) and October during the week of school break. The camp is open year- round because it is rented to churches, universities, schools and families. We never get snow here, and the temperature ranges from 10 to 20 C. The mission of the camp is achieved through different experiential learning, educational and recreational activities, character building, self-esteem and life skills building. The programs are developed in our camp. The camp is 90 minutes from the capital. The comfortable colonial style cabins are surrounded by lush vegetation with outdoor spaces for playground, basketball court and outdoor activities. The camp has 2 dining halls dining hall and 3 conference rooms. We are currently developing the program Social Challenger Bogotá. A social, environmentally and cultural experience that will transform your life!

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Gloria C. Hidalgo Franco Position/Title: Directora General ACJ-YMCA Bogotá y Cundinamarca Email: [email protected] Telephone: 571-2325448 Skype: Gloria Cecilia Hidalgo Franco

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YMCA PUERTO BOYACA/PALAGUAS CAMP

Year founded: 1988.

Camp location: Puerto Boyaca, Colombia. Located 175 km or 109 miles (three hours) from the Medellin Airport, and 246 km or 154 miles (three hours) from the Bogota Airport.

Camp capacity (beds): 60 beds

Camp season: Year-Round

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 1 hectare/2.47 Acres .

Brief camp description: Palaguas YMCA Camp serves children ages 7-17. Typical camp sessions are 6 days and 5 nights 7 to 12 years old and young people from 12 to 17 years old. Sessions take place in early January, Easter week, June, and October (school breaks) and last 6 days and 5 nights. In addition, groups are welcome year- round, including corporate team, schools, and families. We live in summer year-round with temperatures always ranging from 30C to 37C (86F to 98F). Camp facilities include comfortable rooms, swimming pool and a low ropes park. We organize flora and fauna tours, boat trips, hiking, rappelling, canyoning, natural pools and waterfalls, and fishing. Participants can enjoy our natural riches, including the Magdalena river, the swamp of Palagua and the regional natural park Serranía de las Quinchas. Our camp is a wonderful experience that allows us to transform lives.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries:. YES Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries:. YES Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries: YES Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries:. YES Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on YES sharing camp best practices:

Contact information: Name: GLORIA PATRICIA MARIN TORRES. Position/Title: CEO, ACJ-YMCA Puerto Boyacá. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 57-3108211038 Skype: gloriapatriciamarin

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FINLAND

HELSINKI YMCA/PELLI CAMP

Year founded: 1968

Camp location: Karjalohja, 65 km from Helsinki and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 65 beds

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 15 acres / 6 hectares

Brief camp description: Various camp programs are offered during the year. Camps for children and youth are held during school breaks and summer vacations. Most popular activities are high ropes course, canoeing and muggle quidditch. Camp site is located along the shores of Lake Lohjanjärvi. Facilities include main building, two additional buildings for activities like basketball and indoor group activities, soccer (quidditch) field, high ropes course, tree house, forest area for activities, field for tents and campfire and sauna building at water front.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Eve Niemelä Position/Title: Development manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: +35850 5721270 Camp Website/Facebook: www.hnmky.fi/pelli , www.facebook.com/HnmkyPellinLeirikeskus

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YMCA TURKU/HARVA CAMP ISLAND

Year founded: 1924

Camp location: Turku (20 km to center), Finland 23 km to Turku Airport, 170 km to Helsinki Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 60

Camp season: From May to October, 6 months

Camp type: Open for all genders

Camp size: 3.5 hectares

Brief camp description: Harva Camp Island is a unique campsite and youth centre in the archipelago of Turku, Baltic sea. In Harva kids and teenagers have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. Our 3,5 hectares camp island is located at the seaside 5 min. boat trip from mainland and 20 km away from Turku center. Harva is a great place for environmental training, adventure activities, corporate training, and weekend get-a-ways!

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Turku

Contact information: Name: Ilpo Lahdenkauppi Position/Title: Executive director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +358 50 344 7720 Skype: [email protected] Camp Website/Facebook: www.harvansaari.fi

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FRANCE

YMCA CENTRE AZUR

Year founded: 1959

Camp location: 149 avenue du Nid, 83 110 Sanary-Sur-Mer, Close to Toulon, 1hr 30min from Marseille airport.

Camp capacity (beds): 32 rooms (101 beds), 16 Bungalows tent (64 beds)

Camp season: All year

Camp type: The centre is open to all people. old, young, girls and boys, handicaps persons, differently groups, family, children groups…

Camp size: 2.5 hectares/5 acres close to Sanary, 5 minutes to the beach (Mediterranean Sea)

Brief camp description: Centre Azur was established in 1959 under the name of “Camp Azur” at the initiative of Charles Guillon, international secretary of UCJG, currently YMCA France. UCJG later acquired Centre Azur which is now an international resident camp. Youth camps are offered during the summer with makeshift equipment. The Center has a splendid setting with less than a kilometer from the sea and great conviviality. Besides the main building of the Center, there is an old farmhouse, a hangar and some nearby landmarks.

The Azur Centre receives many groups for different activities. 90% of the groups come in for the evening/nights. For the children and the young people, various school camps are offered with thematic activities, adventure camps, sea and nautical camps…. We cater to different diets and accommodations are available at half board, full board, and overnight with breakfast.

The Azur Centre embraces the values of the YMCAs including promotion of diversity, respect for others, development of individuality and responsibility. It is an inclusive Centre which offers accessible stay to all and practices sustainable development.

Your camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Frédéric ANDREU Position/Title: Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +33(0)7 63 22 24 50 / +33(0)4 94 74 18 87 Camp Website/Facebook: www.centre-azur.com / @CentreazurdeSanary

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YMCA LE ROCHETON

Year founded: 1946

Camp location: rue de la Forêt, 77000 la Rochette, close to Melun, 30 min from Paris and airport by train

Camp capacity: 38 rooms (146 beds), bungalow tent (32 beds)

Camp season: Year round for rooms and May to September for bungalow

Camp type: Open to all - young, handicap, groups, family, children etc.

Camp size: 10 hectares/25 acres close to the Fontainebleau forest

Camp description: Le Rocheton is located in a large park with access to a variety of activities. The location is ideal for tourism and it has facilities for exercise, training center, meeting rooms and accommodation, including for refugees. A lot of activities are possible: sports (bocce, child spaces, fitness and sports area), fitness path, campfire space, tree-climbing etc…Nearby, the forest is easy access for hiking, climbing, riding, etc. A few castles can be visited and Paris is not very far.

Your camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Programs Interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Yes

Contact information: Name : Dario Damato Position/Title : Director Email : [email protected] Telephone : +33(0)1 64 37 12 32 Website : http://www.ymca-rocheton.fr/

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GEORGIA

YMCA GEORGIA/CAMP ORANGE

Year founded: 2014

Camp location: Batumi, Georgia, Batumi, Georgia, 50 km / 30 miles

Camp capacity (beds): 48

Camp season: May - October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 3.7 acres or 1.5 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Orange is multi-functional facility that accommodates approximately 50 people and is equipped with conference and dining halls, sports and recreational facilities, office space, etc. It is utilized for conducting camps, reunions, trainings and seminars. The facility is located near the sea on the forested hillside. The subtropical climate in the region makes the campsite available during 6 months of the year. There are several attractive sites in the vicinity which include the National Natural Reserves, Hiking Trails, Amusement Parks, and Seaside Resort Towns.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: None

Contact information: Name: Revaz Shavladze Position/Title: Programs Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: + 995 595 38 44 05 Skype: rezi.shavladze Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMCAGeorgia/

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GERMANY

CVJM/YMCA HANNOVER/INTERNATIONAL CAMP ABBENSEN

Year founded: 1958

Camp location: 30 km from Hannover

Camp capacity (beds): Max. 135

Camp season: Year round in school vacations

Camp type: Camp for boys and girls (co-ed)

Camp size: 10 hectares / 25 acres

Brief camp description: Located in a wonderful countryside area named “Wedemark”, Camp Abbensen features 10 fully equipped wooden cabins for a total of about 100 campers right in the woods, with various sports facilities, activity spaces and a full-size swimming pool. We run our YMCA camp programs during school vacations and additional seminars all year round. One highlight is the annual ‘Inter Camp’ gathering more than 100 campers and counselors from up to 6 different nations. To fulfill its purpose as an international meeting center, Camp Abbensen furthermore offers a 35-bed guesthouse and a conference center, including seminar hall and a cozy room with a fireplace. Visitors can book facilities in the remaining time of the year.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Partners from CVJM/YMCA Hannover Camp Dudley and Kiniya (USA) YMCA Spain South Mountain YMCA (USA) YMCA Hiroshima (Japan) Camp MacLean (USA) YMCA Ivanovo (Russia) YMCA Reading & Berks County (USA) Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin (Israel)

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries: Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries: Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries: Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries: Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Generally we are most interested in International Exchange Programs. As Yes we are blessed with more than 8 ongoing international exchange programs we are currently busy keeping our established partnerships running. Therefore our main interest is on knowledge exchange and best practices.

Contact information: CVJM Hannover e.V. Name: Wolfgang Funke Position/Title: General Secretary Email: [email protected] Telephone: +49 511 36846819 Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.abbensen.cvjm-hannover.de

Other information: Furthermore the CVJM Hannover puts Christian principles into practice and offers a great variety of programs according to the YMCA-triangle Body – Mind – Spirit: Daily programs in 3

2018 RESIDENT CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | page 58 primary schools, sport activities like basketball or kayaking, devotions, regular counselor-trainings and much more. Get all information on our Website: http://www.cvjm-hannover.de

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THÜRINGEN YMCA/CAMP HOHENEICHE

Year founded: 1995

Camp location: Erfurt, Germany, 250km from Frankfurt

Camp capacity: Max. 195 beds

Camp season: May until October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 5 hectares or 12.4 acres

Brief camp description: Our Camp is located in a wonderful countryside area named “Thüringer Wald-turingia forest”. This area provides wonderful opportunities of sights and landmarks. Basic accommodation (tents) is available for nearby 150 campers and two houses offering 45 beds. As YMCA, we are running the programs and activities by ourselves. Other groups and associations have the opportunity to rent the facilities.

International Exchange Programs Interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Yes

Contact information: Name: Tobias Nestler Position/Title: Youth leader and Education secretary Email: [email protected] Telephone: +49 361 2646512 Skype: tobias.nestler83 Website: http://www.haus-hoheneiche.de/

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GREECE

YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/CAMP CHALKIDIKI

Year founded: 1972

Camp location: Thessaloniki (city and airport SKG) and is located 1,5 hours away by car

Camp capacity (beds): 450-500

Camp season: All year but only a few rooms have winter facilities. During winter the number of the people we can host are 70 – 100

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 120 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA-Th camp in Halkidiki is located 110 km from Thessaloniki, near the village of Agios Nikolaos and next to the sea. The camp is run by the camp directorate on an annual basis and hosts more than 1,500 children and staff each summer. The camp provides an opportunity for those who attend to develop their spiritual, mental, physical and social aspects equally by making the principles of Christianity part of their day-to-day lives. The camp is for boys and girls aged 7 to 13. It operates in 3 sessions of 22 days each. The program is designed to cater to all of the children's interests. A wide variety of exciting activities builds children's self-confidence and helps them learn the value of cooperation, sociability and mutual respect. The activities include swimming, sailing, canoeing, basketball, volleyball, archery, table tennis, adventure trails, drawing, chess, theatre and the environment.

The YMCA-Th Family Camp invites families to spend four days strengthening their ties and meeting other families. The camp is also open to any man or woman, young or old, who may want a change of scenery and to experience a different kind of holiday, to meet other people of similar age and enjoy life in nature. This four-day period is also an opportunity for old campers to come and relive a part of their lives they never forgot in a setting they once loved and with people who will always be close to their heart.

Camp for children and teens with type 1 diabetes operates during the third camp session at the YMCA- Th facilities in Agios Nikolaos, Halkidiki. The camp is supervised by the Paediatric Endocrinology Unit at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki's 3rd Paediatric Clinic. The camp session hosts 40 to 50 children and teens with diabetes who stay in tents with the other children at camp and take part in the same activities, though they may be tailored to their daily needs.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

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Contact information: Name: Emma Symeonidou Position/Title: International Relations & Projects Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0030 6980 556144 Skype: emma_symeonidou Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.ymca.gr/ www.facebook.com/camp.ymca/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUXdFLaqNvI

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YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/MOBILE CAMP-ADVENTURES IN PELION

Year founded: Mobile Camp – Adventures in Pelion started in 1924

Camp location: Pindos – Greece, The nearest airport is in Thessaloniki (SKG).

Camp capacity (beds): 15 – 30 teenagers

Camp season: Summer (June-August)

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: N/A

Brief camp description: The YMCA camp at Pelion was established in 1924 and was the first organized camp in Greece. It is located in eastern Pelion, next to the village of Agios Ioannis, of the Municipality of Zagora-Mouresi. It occupies an area of 19,000 square metres and is about 100 metres from the sea. Most of the grounds are covered by plane trees. Cabins and tents, sports facilities, restrooms and other areas meet the accommodation needs of the camp programme. Attached you will also find a pdf. document with some photos from our Camp facilities. Each year the YMCA Summer Camp in Pelion, Greece is divided in 3 different seasons of 22 continuous days. Each season can hold up to 350 overnight campers approximately. The numbers suggest more than 90% of the campers enroll to the summer camp programme the next year. During their stay the campers get to experience outdoor activities such as sports, arts & crafts, swimming, hiking and trekking, environmental and social activities during the day. The main goal of our Summer Camps is to provide a safe space to children and young people to grow in body, mind & spirit. It is a place of many opportunities in becoming the better version of yourself by supporting one another, live and interact with other campers and most importantly to get in touch with the nature in a uniquely beautiful setting. The campers; both boys and girls, 7-13 years old from all around the world are welcome regardless of nationality, religion, economic and social backgrounds. It is a special opportunity for campers of all ages to remember their summers at camp and spend four days reliving life in Pelion. The session is also open to friends and parents of younger campers who want to share the experience of camp at Pelion and to families.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

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YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/MOBILE CAMP-ADVENTURES IN PINDOS

Year founded: Mobile Camp – Adventures in Pindos started in 1980

Camp location: Pindos – Greece, The nearest airport is in Thessaloniki (SKG).

Camp capacity (beds): 15 – 30 teenagers

Camp season: Summer (June-August)

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: N/A

Brief camp description: Teens aged 13-17 spend 12 days far from the comforts of home and electronics, coming into contact with nature and enjoying an experience of a lifetime. Participants hike the Vikos Gorge, at the heart of the national park, through a unique, natural and highly biodiverse landscape. They also visit the Wax Museum in Ioannina, the cave at Perama and the island of Kyra Frosyni. Fun and games in the crystal- clear waters of the Voidomatis and Aoos rivers will help the team form close ties and develop a spirit of cooperation. Also included is a climb to the peak of Mount Smolikas (2,637 metres) and Drakolimni (Dragon Lake) for a breathtaking view. Tents, cooking outdoors, evenings around the fire and friendships that last a lifetime are all part of the experience.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Emma Symeonidou Position/Title: International Relations & Projects Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0030 6980 556144 Skype: emma_symeonidou Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.ymca.gr/ www.facebook.com/pindos.ymca/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5U8WQih-5Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ohcgLK7BYk

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YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER IN NYMFAIO

Year founded: 1990

Camp location: 3 hours from Thessaloniki, closest city is Florina & Amyntaio and the nearest airport is Thessaloniki (SKG)

Camp capacity (beds): 60-70

Camp season: May to October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 40 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA-Th operates a unique activity programme for teenagers aged 14-16 in historic Nymfeo, in the heart of Macedonia. Horseback riding, biking and environmental activities make up the core of the programme, which is designed to give teens an opportunity to function as individuals and as a group while getting to know themselves and others better. The centre facilities are located in a beech forest clearing , about 1 km outside the village of Nymfeo, in an area of incomparable beauty.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

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YMCA OF THESSALONIKI/SAILING CAMP

Year founded: 2012

Camp location: Thessaloniki (city and airport SKG). Sailing Camp takes part in the area of N. Sporades at N. Aegean Sea.

Camp capacity (beds): 30-50 adults

Camp season: June - August

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size:

Brief camp description: Sailing Camp, for young adults, aged 18+ years old in the beautiful area of N. Sporades at N. Aegean Sea. Sailing craft, (sail, knots, weather conditions, etc.), training in lifeguarding, astronomy, fishing, environmental education, visits to historical sites and ... much fun.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

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HONG KONG

CHINESE YMCA OF HONG KONG/WU KWAI SHA YOUTH VILLAGE

Year founded: 1971

Camp location: Ma On Shan District in New Territories. Around 46 km from the HK International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 1140 beds

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed camp for all ages type

Camp size: 27 acres / 11 hectares

Brief camp description: Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village is one of the three camp sites managed by YMCA. It is the largest capacity camp site in Hong Kong which can accommodate 1140 overnight campers and 1000 day campers respectively. We are committed to provide quality camp services with a wide range of unparalleled facilities to organizations and individuals, including outdoor education camp, teambuilding & recreational programs, training classes, camp programs in STREAM series.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: We are partner of Education Bureau, local churches, schools, sports associations and social organizations.

Contact information: Name: Ms Beatrice Hung Position/Title: Camp-in-charge Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Telephone: +852 2642-9420 Camp Website/Facebook: wks.ymca.org.hk

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ICELAND

YMCA/YWCA ICELAND/CAMP VATNASKOGUR

Year founded: 1923

Camp location: Located in Hvalfjordur, one hour drive from the capital city Reykjavík

Camp capacity (beds): Around one hundred and thirty in 4-8 people bedrooms.

Camp season: All year round

Camp type: Co-ed and single gender camp for boys

Camp size: 220 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Vatnaskógur is an overnight summer camp for boys and for mixed groups as well. Confirmation camps in Sept-Nov and Kindergarten camps in April-May. Annually, during the first weekend of August, the camp hosts a big family festival with around 1.000 participants.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Arsaell Adalbergsson Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +354 5888899 Skype: Camp Website/Facebook: www.kfum.is/vatnaskogur or https://www.facebook.com/vatnaskogur/

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YMCA/YWCA ICELAND/CAMP HOLAVATN

Year founded: 1965

Camp location: Located in Eyjafjordur, half an hour drive from Akureyri in the north part of Iceland

Camp capacity (beds): Forty beds in 6-8 people bedrooms.

Camp season: Summer camp

Camp type: Co-ed and single gender camp for boys and girls

Camp size: 10 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Hólavatn is an overnight summer camp for boys only and girls only groups and for mixed groups as well. The camp is located by a lake, in the north part of Iceland about a five-hour drive from Keflavik’s airport. The camp is rented out for small groups all year round.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Johann Thorsteinsson Position/Title: Board member / treasurer Email: [email protected] Telephone: +354 6994115 Skype: live:johann.hjaltdal Camp Website/Facebook: www.kfum.is/holavatn or https://www.facebook.com/Holavatn/

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INDIA

YMCA OF BOMBAY/YMCA CAMP LAKESIDE

Year founded: 2003

Camp location: Nearest city/airport: Mumbai or Pune, Maharashtra State, India

Camp capacity: 10 semi underground cabins (8 beds each), plus 7 dome tents (12 people each)

Camp season: Open all year

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 40 acres / 16 hectares

Brief camp description: Bombay YMCA’s Camp Lakeside is a unique training centre in the heart of tranquility. The campsite offers both individuals and groups the opportunity to disconnect from the hustle of city life and re-connect with themselves and their mates. Our 40 acre campsite is surrounded by the serene Andhra Lake, and is a great place for environmental training, adventure activities, corporate training, and even weekend get-a-ways! Due to its eco-friendly nature and design, YMCA Camp Lakeside has won numerous national awards and has a very symbiotic relationship with the landscape

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Seoul, YMCA of Mewsa, YMCA of the Rockies, Philadelphia YMCA, Sloane YMCA, Sioux YMCA, Greenhill YMCA.

Contact information: Name: Chris Shatananda Position/Title: Bombay YMCA Secretary – Camping & Leadership Development Department Email: [email protected] Telephone: +912223824534 / +919869347185 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcacamplakeside.org / www.facebook.com/bymca.camplakeside

Other information: Activities available: archery, air rifle shooting, rock climbing, swimming, kayaking, zip line, valley crossing, multiple rope courses, team games

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ITALY

YMCA ROMA/ROCCELLA JONICA

Year founded: Since 1945 - we are in this camp since 2000

Camp location: Roccella Jonica (RC) Italy, 90 Km from Lamezia Terme and Reggio Calabria airports

Camp capacity (beds): 100

Camp season: June - July - August

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 5000 acres/2023 hectares

Brief camp description: Our camp is a small paradise situated by the sea. It is a pinewoods campground in front of private white beach. We have 12 cabins; each cabin is furnished with 8 beds and shelves. There is a separate building for toilet and shower facilities.

A professional kitchen and an outdoor canteen provide for our camp meals All our facilities face the amazing Jonio sea. Our camp activities take place between the pinewoods and beach.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: We hosted a cabin leader from Macedonia during the 2017 season

Contact information: Name: Francesco Zoffoli Position/Title: President, Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +393386121157 Skype: francesco.ymca Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcaroma.com / www.facebook.com/ymcaromaofficial

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JAPAN

GUNMA YMCA/CAMP AKAGI

Year founded: 1964

Camp location: Maebashi city, Gunma, Japan; 3 hours from Haneda Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 60

Camp season: Summer season (from May to September)

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 12 acres / 5 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Akagi is located in the beautiful natural surroundings of high mountains covered in thick forests. The camp has a capacity to host 60-80 kids and/or adults. Camp Akagi has 4 cabins and a Main Dining Hall. There has a dining-room and a kitchen, a bathroom and toilet.The building facilities and beautiful location provide for indoor and outdoor activities. It is a great place to host different events such as camps, retreats, trainings, exchange programs, etc.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Ikushin-kai General Incorporated Foundation

Contact information: Name: Yusuke Murakami Position/Title: CEO/President Email: [email protected] Telephone: +81-27-234-2299 Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.gunmaymca.org/akagi/index.html https://www.facebook.com/gunmaymca/

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NAGOYA YMCA/CAMP HIWADA KOGEN

Year founded: 1982

Camp location: Takayama-city, Gifu (210 km from Chubu Centrair International Airport)

Camp capacity (beds): 12 tents (8 people per tent), 60 people at the main lodge

Camp season: May to September

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 106.24 acres / 43 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Hiwada Kogen Camp is located in Gifu prefecture near the border with Nagano prefecture, nestled between Mt. Norikuradake in the north and Mt. Ontake in the south. Situated at 1,400 meters / 4600 feet in elevation, the Hiwada Kogen Camp allows campers to stay cool even in the summer, with an access to a stream of natural, drinkable spring water from Mt. Ontake. A forest of fir, white birch, and cypress trees embraces the campsite, while cuckoos and nightingales can be heard chirping. The Hiwada Kogen Camp has nourished countless numbers of young minds, bodies, and spirits for over thirty years and looks forward to doing the same for more years to come.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Forrest Union

Contact information: Name: Kenichi Hirose Position/Title: International Relations Email: [email protected] Telephone: 052-757-3331 Camp Website/Facebook: https://nagoyaymca.org/

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YOKOHAMA YMCA/MIURA YMCA GLOBAL ECO VILLAGE

Year founded: 1972

Camp location: Miura, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Haneda airport

Camp capacity (beds): 317

Camp season: All year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 27 acres / 11 hectares

Brief camp description: Enjoy outdoor camp and leisure activities at this eco village camp next to the sea. The place is most popular with elementary and junior high school and youth groups. Its three-story accommodation has a large ship motif with facilities that include a gathering room, play space, classroom, cafeteria, and outdoor kitchen. The seaside, greenery and farms nearby offer a range of opportunities for fun, adventures and self- discovery.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Taipei YMCA

Contact information: Name: Shinya Aoki Position/Title: Miura YMCA Deputy Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +81 46-888-2100 Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.yokohamaymca.org/miura/

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KOSOVO

YMCA KOSOVO/CAMP PJETERSHAN

Year founded: Open 2019

Camp location: Pjetershan Village, Gjakova, Republic of Kosovo, 1.5 hours to Prishtina International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 60

Camp season: Spring/Summer

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 12 Acres / 4.86 hectares

Brief camp description: This will be the first camp in Kosovo for children and young people after the war, it is also the first camp in the 10-year-old country. The camp aims to bring together all ethnicities and religions and is also central to the western Balkans (former Yugoslavia) so can also be also used for regional development and collaboration.

The camp is surrounded by 18 hectares of government protected land and forest and is located in the small Christian village of Pjetershan. Summer in Kosovo can be extremely hot and boring for young people and we look forward to welcoming them for unforgettable experiences.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Y USA-World Service Y’s Men International (Denmark) YMCA Finland National Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport Gjakova Municipality

Contact information: Name: Dorina Lluka Davies Position/Title: National CEO Email: [email protected] Telephone: +377 (0) 45 643 573 Skype: dorina.lluka Camp Website/Facebook: National Facebook with Camp updates https://www.facebook.com/YMCAinKosovo/

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LEBANON

YMCA LEBANON CAMP FARES

Year founded: 1966

Camp location: 30 min. from Beirut airport (BEY), camp is located in Mount of Lebanon

Camp capacity: 250 beds

Camp season: 5 months during the warm months

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 110,000 sq. m/27 acres/11 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Fares and Youth Hostel is situated in Ras el Maten, a mountainous region with pine trees and scenic views. The area is 800 meter above sea level and it is 30 minutes from city of Beirut. The facility is managed by the YMCA of Lebanon. The camp and hostel has a capacity of up to 150 people. The facilities include 15 (10-person) tents, 15 (3-person) tents, dining room, huge kitchen hall divided in 3 parts with adjoining toilets and showers, block of 15 toilets and showers for tent residents, big dining room and a welcome and administration house. For leisure programs, there is a big roomy tent for indoor activities, soccer field as sports ground and an open area with nature trails.

International Exchange Programs Interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Yes

Contact information: Name: Claude Geagea Position/Title: Youth Program Manager Email : [email protected] [email protected] Telephone: +961 319 8615 Skype: cocottigeagea Website: http://www.ymca-leb.org.lb/youth.htm

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LIBERIA

YMCA OF LIBERIA/TODEE YOUTH CAMP

Year founded: 1963

Camp location: Nyein Town, Todee District (51 km from Monrovia and 86 km from the Roberts International Airport)

Camp capacity (beds): 50 campers (no bed, mattresses on the floor)

Camp season: Once a year (December Christmas Break)

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 180 acres / 73 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Todee Youth Camp is a 180 -acre facility about 51 km from Monrovia. The camp has a five bedroom dormitory with the capacity to host 50 people, a training hall, a kitchen, and a water tower (not functional). Most of these structures are currently uninhabitable and in need of renovation. The recreational spaces are a football field, a basketball court and a space for volleyball. All of these lie on 2 acres of land. The rest of the camp site is forest land. It is our hope to utilize this space through investing in additional dormitories, more recreational spaces, providing electricity and water services so that the center can be used all year round. With the vast land space, we also want to invest in an agriculture project, which will be able to sustain the development and maintenance of the camp going forward. With this, we can host several agriculture and environmental camps for high schools and universities.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: None

Contact information: Name: Tim Kamaboakai Position/Title: National General Secretary Email: [email protected] Telephone: (+231) 886 550494 Skype: tim.ymcalr Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcaliberia.org, www.facebook.com/ymcalr

Other information: We would like to receive donations of camp materials from any camp that has materials to share. Some of these include, camp games, sports and recreation materials, chairs, tables, electronics, transportation (golf-carts, mini-van or bus), maintenance materials, etc. We can provide further information on how these items can be transported to us.

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MACEDONIA

YMCA BITOLA/GIRLS LEADING OUR WORLD (GLOW) + YOUNG MEN’S LEADERSHIP PROJECT (YMLP)

Year founded: 2002 and 2006

Camp location: Krushevo, Macedonia, 131 km from the Skopje International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 150

Camp season: Seasonal. Both camps last 3+8 days in July

Camp type: Single gender for beneficiaries at both camps and mixed staff for YMLP camp.

Camp size: We rent the camp 1 month per yearand it is not properly marked. Also we use the forest outside the camp area. So the whole area where activities happens are in area around the campsite ~1.5ha/3-4 acres.

Brief camp description: GLOW – Girls Leading Our World and YMLP – Young Men’s Leadership Project are an eight-day, multi-cultural camp for 80 girls and 80 boys respectively to promote leadership, friendship, civic engagement and self-confidence. GLOW & YMLP camp are implemented by YMCA Bitola in partnership Peace Corps Macedonia and it is staffed by YMCA Bitola, Peace Corps Volunteers, and GLOW & YMLP alumnae. GLOW & YMLP are an annual summer program that has been held in Macedonia since 2002 and 2006 respectively in various locations in Macedonia.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: We don't have YMCA partners. We cooperate with Peace Corps Macedonia supporting us in staffing and corporate partners with fundraising.

Contact information: Name: Viktor Iliev Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +389 70 59 43 41 Skype: iliev_viktor Camp Website/Facebook: http://ymcabitola.org.mk/mk/event/girls-leading-our-world-glow/ http://ymcabitola.org.mk/mk/event/young-men-leadership-project-ymlp/ https://www.facebook.com/GLOWinMK/ https://www.facebook.com/YMLPMacedonia/

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MEXICO

YMCA MEXICO/CAMP CAMOHMILA

Year founded: 1937

Camp location: Tepoztlán, Morelos, México. 1 hour away from México City.

Camp capacity (beds): 270 beds.

Camp season: All year round.

Camp type: Co-ed.

Camp size: 7 hectares / 17 acres.

Brief camp description: Camp Camohmila is part of YMCA Mexico and offers recreational options for the physical and mental development of our campers since 1937, seeking to improve their quality of life through various outdoor activities focusing on the integration and promotion of values such as honesty, responsibility, independence, friendship and respect for the natural environment.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Cincinnati. Camp Ernst. YMCA San Antonio. Camp Flaming Arrow.

International Exchange Programs that are of interest to your Y: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Jesús Abraham Martínez Aguilar Position/Title: International Relations Coordinator Email: [email protected] Telephone: + (52 55) 52 50 06 56 / + (52 55) 52 54 13 05 Skype: ABRAJAM Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.camohmila.org.mx/

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NETHERLANDS

YMCA NETHERLANDS CAMPS

Year founded: 1853 the YMCA Netherlands was founded. In 1911 the YMCA had his first camp. In 1927 YMCA Netherlands bought his first campsite (Leusden).

Location Distance Capacity Season Type Size Desription from Amsterdam Leusden 60km/45min 500 (tents) April- Oct. Co-ed 9ha 8 weeks in summer /22.25 the YMCA provides acres summer camps (*). Before and after the YMCA rents this place to schools and sports clubs Hulshorst 80km/60min 180 (tents) April- Oct Co-ed 3ha/7.4 8 weeks in summer acres the YMCA provides summer camps (*). Before and after the YMCA rents this place to schools and sports clubs Driebergen 60km/40min 50 (house) All year Co-ed 1ha/2.47 Group acres accommodation on self-support

For additional information, please check our website at www.ymcakampeercentra.nl

(*) YMCA provides two types of summer camps: 1. Y Camps (www.ycamps.nl) for children with special needs (ADHD, autism, diabetics, refugees). Number of children who celebrated their holiday with Y Camps is round 600 a year.

2. Fun2Stay (https://www.fun2stay.nl) for children with no specific background. Number of children who celebrated their holiday with Fun2Stay is round 400 a year.

Before and after this 8 weeks the YMCA opens the accommodation for schools and sport clubs. The number of nights children are staying at the YMCA is around 35.000.

Besides these accommodations managed by the national YMCA, there are some local YMCA’s having their own campsites: - http://www.deblauweschuur.nl/ run by YMCA Vlaardingen - http://www.cjvschelle.nl/overons.php?type=read&id=40 run by YMCA Schelle - http://www.ymca-zutphen.nl/kampterrein/ run by YMCA Zutphen - And many more local YMCA’s organising summer camps at different places.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: The YMCA works with several national councils on programs for: - Refugees - Diabetics

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The YMCA received a grant from the government on poverty, so more children who live under poverty can join our summer camps. The grant is both for the national as for the local YMCA’s.

Contact information: Name: Joost Vlasblom Position/Title: Youth Work Counselor Email: [email protected] Telephone: 035-6668700 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymca.nl / www.ymcakampeercentra.nl

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PERU

PERU YMCA/ASIA CAMP

Year founded: 1954

Camp location: 70 miles south of Lima, approx 2.5 hour from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), Lima.

Camp capacity (beds): 380 beds plus camping for 1000 people

Camp season: December to April

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 39.5 acres / 16 hectares

Brief camp description: This is a resident and day beach camp with 6 cabins of 7 bunkbeds cabins, 12 cabins of 2 bunkbed, 16 bungalows of 4 bunkbed and 6 cabins of 10 bunkbeds. Also an area for camping program to host over 1000 people.

Our programs emphasize outdoor education through experiential learning methodology in soft skills strengthening and team building. All trainings are led by certified trainer, coaches and young graduate volunteers from our YMCA teens leaders club. We serve organizations and groups such as schools, companies and families. We design and offer programs according to the objective proposed by those who use our services.

The main objectives of these camps include social emotional learning and confidence building. Our camps offer short weekday session up to a maximum of 5 days. During the weekends, camps and family programs are offered to Y members. Finally, we provide certification courses on integrative experiential learning methodology for outdoor education trainers.

Contact information: Name: Giuseppe Berrospi Pedreschi Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +51-1-4192200 anx 2402 or +51-1-994698665 Facebook: Campamentos Ymca Peru

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AZPITIA Y CAMP & OUTDOOR CENTER

Year founded: 2000

Camp Location: Camp is located 50 miles south of Lima, approx. 2 hours away from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)

Camp capacity: 100 beds

Camp season: All year round

Type of Camp: Co- ed

Camp size (acres, hectares): 15 acres / 6 hectares

Brief camp description: This is a day and overnight camp with 18 4-bunkbed cabins, 6 2-bunkbed cabins and also an area for camping program to host over 500 people.

Our programs emphasize outdoor education through experiential learning methodology in soft skills strengthening and team building. All trainings are led by certified trainers, coaches and young graduate volunteers from our YMCA teen leaders club. We serve organizations and groups such as schools, universities, companies, families, sport teams. We design and offer programs according to the objectives proposed by those who use our services.

The main objectives or purpose of these camps include social emotional learning and confidence building. Our camps offer short weekday session up to a maximum of 5 days. During the weekends, camps and family programs are offered to Y members. Finally, we provide certification courses on integrative experiential learning methodology for outdoor education trainers.

International Exchange Programs Interests:

Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Yes

Contact information: Name: Francisco Zambrano Miranda Position/Title: Non Formal Education Executive Director (COO) Email: [email protected] Telephone: +51-1-4192205 or 51-1-989193891 Skype: fzambrano0376 Website:http://ymcaperu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=566&Itemid=283&lan g=en

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PORTUGAL

SETUBAL YMCA/CAMP ALAMBRE

Year founded: 2008

Camp Location: Setúbal, Portugal – Airport (33km/20.5 mi)

Camp capacity: 78 beds

Camp season: All year

Camp Type: Co-ed

Camp size: 36 ha or 89 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Alambre is located in the Natural Park of Arrábida near Portinho da Arrábida and other beaches. Taking advantage of the natural resources around us, we develop outdoor activities such as rock climbing, tree climbing, canoeing and environmental education to make full use of the natural surroundings and promotion of ecological conservation and protection.

International Exchange Programs Interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Yes

Contact information: Name: Hugo Fernandes Position/Title: Coordinator of Montalvão Center and Stª Maria Nursery Centers Email: [email protected] Telephone: +351 96 543 03 65 Skype: reisfernandes1 Website: http://alambre.ymcasetubal.org/ www.ymcasetubal.org

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ROMANIA

YMCA ROMANIA/LEADERSHIP CAMP

Year founded: 2017

Camp Location: Baia Mare, Romania, 150 km from Cluj Napoca airport

Camp capacity (beds): 40 (rented)

Camp season: August

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: in the mountains, approximately 40 km from Baia Mare

Brief camp description: This is a national camp for camp teams from different local Ys in order to learn best practices, develop leadership skills in camps, develop standards in camp program. It is a one week overnight camp with a participation of 35 young people: counselors, instructors, support team and senior leadership of the local YMCAs programs.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Romania camp

International Exchange Programs Interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries No Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Yes

Contact information: Name: Alina Pop Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +40723278437 Skype: alinaviolet Camp Website/Facebook: @romaniaymc

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RUSSIA

YMCA RUSSIA/GUEST COMPLEX “YMCA DACHA”

Year founded: 2015

Camp location: Nekrasovskoe village, (Yaroslavl region). Closest airports – Yaroslavl (30 min), Moscow (approx. 5 hrs. by train/bus)

Camp capacity (beds): 25

Camp season: All Year

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 0.7 acres

Brief camp description: Located on the banks of the Solonitsa and Volga rivers, the YMCA Dacha gives guests a chance to experience traditional Russian hospitality in an original countryside setting of the XIX and early XX centuries: the complex is designed and furnished in the Russian Dacha style of that time, including gramophone records of Shalyapin and Vertinsky, tea from Samovar, and authentic interior furnishings that help to recreate the hospitable and rich in culture Russian atmosphere. The Dacha is an ideal place for holding small size Camps, business meetings, seminars and training courses, retreats, study of Russian culture, and recreational programs. It offers additional educational and enlightenment program blocks on Russian rural life, culture, architecture, live musical performance of Russian Romances, boat and bicycle trips, and hikes in the forest. Nutritious traditional Russian meals are served three times a day, and include pies, pancakes, homemade jam and herbal tea.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of the Rockies, CO, USA

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices Receiving Y Camp boards and staff delegations for exchange of best Yes practices

Contact information: Name: Nikolay Kurochkin Position/Title: YMCA Dacha Director/Russian YMCA Foundation Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +7(961)026-00-95 Skype: nikolay.kurochkin1 Camp Website/Facebook: http://ymca-dacha.ru/en/ https://www.facebook.com/ymcarussia/

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YMCA PILGRIM (BARNAUL)/CAMP PILGRIM

Year founded: 1999

Camp location: Gorno-Altaysk, Altay Republic, Russia (Altay Mountains)

Camp capacity (beds): 100

Camp season: April – October (soon to be changed to year-round)

Camp type: Live separately, both genders are present at the camp site at the same time

Camp size: 8 hectares / 19.75 acres

Brief camp description: We believe this Camp helps to bring up a new generation of leaders. Key program - Personal Growth Camp with the imitation of English speaking environment. Aiming to create a safe space for campers, Camp Pilgrim helps them to learn to make conscious choices and be responsible for decisions they make. Camp program includes learning to set goals, teambuilding and achieving these goals as a team, preventing and solving conflicts. The venue is also used to run Family Camps and Camps for socially underprivileged kids with the goal of their re-socialization.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Public-private partnership with Altay republic administration

Contact information: Name: Maria Pronina Position/Title: Volunteer Email: [email protected] Telephone: +79095054738 skype: mashunechka42 Camp Website/Facebook: ymcacenter.ru

Other information: YMCA Pilgrim Camp is an English speaking camp. We will love to have guests from other YMCA’s/non- YMCA organizations from other countries every session!

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SWEDEN

YMCA JONKOPING/CAMP VIDABLICK

Year founded: 1940

Camp location: Jonkoping, Sweden, 130 km to Landvetter, Gothenburg

Camp capacity (beds): 120

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 12 hectares / 30 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Vidablick is located off the coast of Lake Vättern just north of the city Jönköping and belongs to the YMCA association “KFUM Jönköping”. During the summer months, Camp Vidablick offers several weeks of summer camp experiences to youth ages 7-16 where they stay in our traditional bunkbed cabins. During spring and fall, Vidablick is a popular place to visit for staff retreats, confirmation camps, school trips and conferences.

The camp is known for its many high ropes courses constructed in the woods surrounding the area. In addition, the camp has over 50 permanent and mobile collaboration exercises that the staff use to intentionally challenge all individuals and groups visiting to break bad habits and static group dynamics and work on communication and collaboration.

The camp is also equipped with: Outdoor pool, Indoor sports court, Beach volleyball court, Frisbee golf course, Full size soccer field, Bow and arrow range, canoes, full kitchen and dining hall, lawn games and 1 Rooster and 6 Hens.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Chiang Mai, Thailand

Contact information: Name: Daniel Claesson Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +46(0)701903808 Skype: jonatan.saldner Camp Website: www.kfum.org or www.vidablick.se

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YMCA UMEÅ/NYDALA CAMP

Year founded: 2003

Camp location: Umeå, in the north of Sweden

Camp capacity (beds): Our main activities at Nydala is day-time summer camps. Each summer 550-600 children participate. We don’t have overnight possibilities.

Camp season: The campsite is open from May to October. We arrange camps during eight weeks from June to August. We also offer activities such as climbing, team-building, canoeing etc to schools, Ngo´s, companies and private groups.

Camp type: The target group for our summer camps is children between 6-14 years. We offer a wide range of theme-based camps such as climbing, sailing, dance, trampoline, theater, parkour etc.

Camp size: One hectare / 2.47 acres

Brief camp description: The camp site is located by the lake Nydala, six km from the center of Umeå. Our main activities are day-time camps from Monday to Friday between 09.00-15.00. Each year 70 leaders engage in running the camp site on a voluntary basis. We arrange around 6-7 different theme-camps each week with groups of 12 children accompanied by 3 to 4 leaders.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Sandra Östensson Position/Title: Camp coordinator YMCA Umeå Nydala Email: [email protected] Telephone: +4690185726 Camp Website/Facebook: https://umea.kfum.se/lager-pa-nydala/ (in Swedish)

Other information: The payment for the summer camps is based on a gliding scale. Guardians decide how much they can pay for the summer camp. In practice, this means that those who can pay a bit more contributes to those who don’t have the same financial possibility. We also offer the possibility to apply for a free place on our summer camps. This is possible thanks to contributions from funds.

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YMCA WEST SWEDEN REGION/CAMP SPARREVIKENS LÄGERGÅRD

Year founded: 1942

Camp location: Ljungskile, Sweden, 100km to Gothenburg airport

Camp capacity (beds): 120 beds

Camp season: April to October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 106 acres or 43 hectares

Brief camp description: Our camp is by the sea, we offer group activity, sailing, canoeing and Kayak. In the forest we have fixed wind protection, for sleeping outside, teambuilding and different path.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Only YMCA camp

Contact information: Name: Anna Sunnerdahl Position/Title: Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: +46702071055 Camp Website/Facebook: www.sparreviken.se

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SWITZERLAND

YWCA YMCA SWITZERLAND/SCOUTS CAMPS

Year founded: 1887

Camp location: YWCA YMCA Switzerland offers different types of camps: - Scouting Camps Our scouting campsites are not permanent buildings. They are set up by our scout leaders at the beginning of each camp. Our participants sleep in tents and the infrastructure buildings are built using pioneering technology. For camps during winter time we rent campsites. Our Scouting camps do not take longer than two weeks. Each of our local YMCA does organize them by themselves. - Camp Facilities (Cevi Zentrum Hasliberg / Vaumarcus) The member association of YWCA YMCA Switzerland have or are permanent camp sites. Most of the time the facilities are for rent to other organisations for their camps or even for individuals. Some time in the year they offer a camp program.

Camp capacity (beds): Cevi Zentrum, Hasliberg: ~220 pp Le Camp, Vaumarcus: 325 pp Cevi Haus Alpenblick, Wengen 55 pp

Camp season: Scouts Camps outside in tents: May – September Cevi Zentrum, Hasliberg: all year round (without program) Le Camp, Vaumarcus: all year round (Program Camp Junior beginning of August) Cevi Haus Alpenblick, Wengen : all year round (without program)

Camp type: Co-ed, diverse

Camp size: Cevi Zentrum, Hasliberg, 33'000m2 / 8 acres Le Camp, Vaumarcus Cevi Haus Alpenblick, Wengen

Brief camp description: Scouts camps are led by youth for kids and provide an experience from only two days up to two week adventure away from home. The Cevi Zentrum Hasliberg offers much more than a conventional hotel! A comfortable and cosy guesthouse are embedded in a spacious alpine nature park at the foot of the Hasliberg. Located on the edge of the forest and towering over Lake Neuchâtel, Le Camp is the ideal place for your activities, meetings and encounters, whether for school classes, associations, families or businesses. The Cevi Haus Alpenblick is located on the edge of the village of the beautiful holiday resort in the Bernese Alps. Wengen is a hiking paradise in summer and a great skiing area in winter.

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Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Nicolas Chapuis Position/Title: International Desk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0041 44 213 20 40 Camp Website/Facebook: www.cevi.ch/alpenblick

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TAIWAN

TAICHUNG YMCA/SPORTS CHARACTER SUMMER CAMP

Year founded: 1988

Camp location: Taichung City, Taiwan, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): Day Camp

Camp season: Winter and summer

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 8 acres / 3.25 hectares

Brief camp description: Taichung YMCA Summer Camp is a day camp which is open for 30 days in summer and 10-15 days in winter. The camp provides 300 children between the ages of 7 and 12 with lots of sports and arts choices in their daily activities while instilling in them the 4 YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect. Kids will learn while having fun! Campers will gain self-esteem and self- confidence at the summer camp. Tomorrow's Leaders are made today!

International Exchange Program Interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Pen-Jen Liao (Beck Liao) Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +886911614225 Skype: whale70325 Camp Website/Facebook: http://camp.tcymca.org.tw https://www.facebook.com/TCYMCA

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UNITED KINGDOM

YMCA READING/YMCA ACTIVITIES CENTRE

Year founded: YMCA Reading was founded in 1846. The YMCA Activities Centre (part of YMCA Reading), based in Padworth was originally founded in the early 1960’s, however was re-developed in June 2014.

Camp location: Padworth (Reading is the closest town approximately 10 miles away and approximately 40 miles from London Heathrow airport)

Camp capacity (beds): 16 plus 2 in the Leaders bedroom (all bunkbeds)

Camp season: All year

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 2.77 acres/1.12 hectares

Brief camp description: The ‘YMCA Activities Centre’ based at Padworth belongs to YMCA Reading. Opened in June 2014, it is a work in progress and is developing all the time. With limited funds available as YMCA Reading is a registered charity, we currently run the facility as a base camp. The main groups that use the facility are various Scout groups from in and around the local area; Girl Guiding and Brownie groups; local schools and also private bookings from people for parties. The cabin is located in the woods and surrounded by woodland and fields. Within the cabin itself there are two dormitories (male and female), along with separate washrooms; a Leaders bedroom and washroom; office; kitchen and main hall.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: None

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries No Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Rachel James Position/Title: HR and Training Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 118 9575746 Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.ymcareading.org

Other information: We are very much at the start of our camp and looking to the conference to help us develop our camp using best practice and gain ideas on how we can develop into a successful camp.

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UKRAINE

YMCA KARPATY/PARADISE IN THE CARPATHIANS

Year founded: 2016

Camp location: Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Verkhovyna. Nearest airport: Lviv, 270 km away

Camp capacity (beds): Campsite A – “DYMCA” Youth Center, with premises for different activities and a hostel for 60 people, with a possibility to accommodate 40 people extra. Campsite B – Tent camp site for 100 people, accommodation in tents

Camp season: Campsite A – all seasons, Campsite B – May - September

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: `Campsite A – 10763 feet2 and 0,2 ha around, Campsite B – 1 ha

Brief camp description: Campsite A – “DYMCA” Youth Center: Brick building, with rooms for different activities and a hostel for 60 people (with a possibility to accommodate 40 people extra). Accommodation is from 2 to 12 people in one room. There is a canteen for 100 people. Conference-hall for 100 with all technical needs for conferences, seminars and trainings. Fitness hall, library, showers and WCs. Campsite B - Tent camp site: Tents can be placed in special wooden bowers. There is electricity, food-court and summer open stage. There are summer shower and toilet.

The program of both campsites could include: high ropes park, climbing wall, sport ground, zip-line, horse riding, baggy, rafting, mountain hiking, swimming pool, sauna, mountain river swimming, workshops, training sessions and games, excursions to ethnographical, musical and traditional museums, making camp fires and cultural evenings, English speaking club, cultural evenings, karaoke, games, quests etc

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Ukraine, YMCA Calgary, Canada, and Verkhovyna’s local authority

Contact information: YMCA Karpaty Name: Myroslava Romanovska Position/Title: YMCA Youth Center & camp director Email: [email protected], [email protected] Telephone: +38(097)688-75-45, +38(068)475-64-64 Skype: aktrisa-slava Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raivkarpatah

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YMCA Ukraine: Name: Viktor Serbulov Position: General Secretary/CEO Email: [email protected] Telephone: +38 (067) 465 54 14 Skype: viktor serbulov

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VOLYN YMCA IN LUTSK/"YOU ARE NOT ALONE" CAMP

Year founded: 2008

Camp location: differs yearly (no YMCA facility); usually in a quiet rural area close to a forest and a lake

Camp capacity (beds): Usually around 100 campers + around 30 staff

Camp season: Seasonal (one 10-day session in summer)

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: No YMCA facility

Brief camp description: Volyn YMCA "You Are Not Alone" camp started as a youth initiative back in 2008, inspired by Canadian YMCA camps. Before 2008, we used to have more informal camps an brought children and youth out to nature for about a week to rest. Starting a more formal camp helped us to build stronger team of camp counsellors, create a program with various activities, workshops and projects as well as start YMCA camp traditions. Very soon the YMCA camp has become a favorite place for kids to spend the summer vacations and parents loved the value-based approach of the organization as well as loving and caring attitude of camp volunteers towards campers. Another peculiarity of the camp is that we welcome children and youth aged 7 to 17 and we encourage interaction between different age groups so that all of them benefit from communication with each other. Camp groups are called "families" in order to encourage building relationships and friendships. YMCA values are core values at our camp. Apart from different camp activities, sports, arts & crafts etc, we have devotions, meetings, one-to-one discussions, "candle time", optional prayers available for campers where we discuss spirituality, diversity, love, global issues as well as other topics that are relevant for youth. Camp is a great place to introduce the YMCA to newcomers and invite them to the year-round YMCA programs. All staff working at camp are volunteers.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Calgary (Canada)

Contact information: Name: Marta Huretska Position/Title: Volyn YMCA camp director Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Telephone: +38-063-940-6924 Skype: +38-063-940-6924 Camp Website/Facebook: /www.facebook.com/VolynYMCA

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URUGUAY

ACJ-YMCA URUGUAY/CAMPAMENTO ARTIGAS

Year founded: 1941

Camp location: City of Colonia, 120kms from Montevideo and Carrasco International airport.

Camp capacity (beds): 400

Camp season: Open year round, peak season between September and December

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 158 acres / 64 hectares

Brief camp description: With 78 years of history and the capacity to tend to 400 people simultaneously, it welcomes over 15.000 attendees (children, adults, and teenagers) yearly, from different institutions and both public and private organizations, from all over the country. It serves as an ideal place to enjoy activities and relaxation, with both families and/or other groups. There is a strengthening of bonds and community life trough diverse activities such as, sports, bonfires and adventures.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: N/A

Contact information: Name: Mr. Ramón López Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0059895044472 Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.acj-ymca.org/artigas/index.php

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UNITED STATES

YMCA OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM/CAMP COSBY (AL)

Year founded: 1922

Camp location: Alpine Alabama. 45 minutes from Birmingham Alabama, 2 hours from Atlanta

Camp capacity (beds):320

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 135 Acres or 55 hectares

Brief camp description: Since 1922 YMCA Camp Cosby has offered youth safe and exciting adventures. It all began when the YMCA purchased 200 acres of land just north of Trussville with a house and a 26-acre lake, establishing YMCA Camp Cosby in 1922. Later another 400 acres were donated by the Hodges Milling company. Cosby started as a camp for boys only and later started offering sessions for girls as well. Camp Cosby was named after W.M. Cosby who was the President of the Birmingham YMCA at the time. In 1972 Cosby was relocated to its current location on Lake Logan Martin with over a mile of waterfront, rolling hills and plenty of space for exciting activities. Located on 135 acres nestled in east Alabama, Camp Cosby, provides the perfect atmosphere for Sleepaway Camp, Outdoor Education, Family Events and Retreats. On the shores of Lake Logan Martin campers, students and guests enjoy beautiful shorelines, amazing sunsets and 10 miles of hiking trails. Cosby is more than a community – it’s a family. Cosby’s campers and participants come from the Southern Region of the United States, across the United States and from around the world. This diverse group of people fosters a community of understanding and acceptance while encouraging independence, creativity and meaningful friendships. YMCA Camp Cosby is a part of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham community.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries - Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries No focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Karen Kasprzak Position/Title: Sr. Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-256 268 2007 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campcosby.org

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YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA/TRIANGLE Y RANCH CAMP (AZ)

Year founded: 1949

Camp location: Tucson , AZ. We about 51 miles from the airport

Camp capacity (beds): 250

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type:: Co-ed

Camp size: 160 acres / 64.75 ha

Brief camp description: For more than 60 years, the Triangle Y Ranch has served as a pillar of the community hosting thousands of guests from the greater-Tucson area and beyond. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Galiuro and Santa Catalina Mountains, the ranch is the perfect setting for retreat groups and sleepaway camp. Whether you’re six or 106, Tri Y is an absolute treat for kids and adults alike. Our summer is devoted to overnight and sleepaway camp for youths ages 6-17. We’re one of the top camps in the region and host about 1,000 campers every season. An oasis from the city life, the ranch is nothing but endless days of horseback riding, zip lining, archery, s’mores, and so much more! Check out all our unique weekly themes, fun staff, and the exciting details in between at the “Overnight Camp” button to the right.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Southern Arizona

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Huy Lu Position/Title: Associate Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-520-884-0987 Camp Website/Facebook: https://tucsonymca.org/location/triangle-y-ranch-camp-and-retreat- center/, https://www.facebook.com/TriangleY/

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VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA/CAMP SKY (AZ)

Year founded: 1938

Camp location: Prescott, AZ 86303. Camp is about two hours from both Phoenix and Flagstaff

Camp capacity (beds): 250

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 40 Acres / 16 hectares

Brief camp description: Time at Camp Sky Y helps children grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically, and it is our mission to ensure that this experience is accessible to all children regardless of where they come from. Our goal is to reach out to lower income children who have less access to enriching out-of- school time programs, which, according to research, bolster success in school, career, and life. Time at camp fills idle time, when youth are more prone to sedentary activity and delinquent behavior, with prosocial and healthy options. Activities they may otherwise be unable to experience in a hot, urban environment—hiking high ropes, canoeing, bouldering, rock climbing, horseback riding, archery, fishing, orienteering, target shooting—provide a tremendous opportunity to grow self- confidence and esteem, key factors in school and life achievement.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Valley of the Sun YMCA

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: David Madden Position/Title: Camping Services Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-803-460-6038 Camp Website/Facebook: www.azycamps.org https://www.facebook.com/ymcacampskyy

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YMCA OF GREATER WHITTIER/CAMP ARBOLADO (CA)

Year founded: 1925

Camp location: 42500 State High Way 38 Angelus Oaks, CA 92305. The City of Redlands is 30 miles from Camp Arbolado & 50 miles from Ontario International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 232

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 16.5 acres / 6.7 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Arbolado has been proudly operating since 1925 and is a year-around camp retreat center located in the awe-inspiring San Bernardino Mountains. It is a 90-minute drive from Los Angeles and Orange County and is a 45 minutes from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Camp Arbolado provides the perfect wilderness setting for summer camps and outdoor science education programs. It also provides for week-long and weekend gateways for group reunions and retreats for families, churches, clubs, high schools, colleges, businesses. The YMCA Core Values -Caring, Honesty Respect and Responsibility- are a cornerstone of camp operation. We strive to have all participants leave Camp Arbolado stronger in stronger body, mind and spirit with memories that last a life long.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries: No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries: Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries: No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries: Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices:

Contact information: Name: Suman Rana Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-909 794 6724 Camp Website/Facebook: ymcawhittier.or

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YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY/CAMP E.L.K. (CA)

Year founded: 2016

Camp location: Wrightwood, CA, USA (nearest airport - Ontario, CA)

Camp capacity (beds): 110

Camp season: Year round, open 12 months of the year

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 8 acres / 3.25 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp E.L.K. is an overnight camp allowing children and adults to unplug from everyday life, explore the great outdoors, and connect with themselves and others. Camp E.L.K. features traditional camp activities and ways to find adventure like hiking, swimming, ropes courses, and archery. There are four great ways to explore camp with youth summer & winter camp, family camps and group rentals.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Orange County, CA

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries: No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries: No Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries: No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries: Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices:

Contact information: Name: Anne Jeffrey Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-760-249-3822 (camp) 949-276-1193 (cell) Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.ymcaoc.org/camp-elk/ https://www.facebook.com/campelk/

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YMCA OF SAN FRANCISCO/CAMP JONES GULCH (CA)

Year founded: 1934

Camp location: La Honda, CA, USA (1 hour south of San Francisco, 39 miles to San Francisco International Airport)

Camp capacity (beds): 450

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 927 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Jones Gulch is a summer residential camp that brings diverse youth from throughout the Bay Area to our beautiful site in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Founded in 1934, we are one of the oldest Y camps on the West coast, a jewel nestled amongst redwoods and oaks on 927 acres. Our camp excels at helping young people connect to and respect peers from varying backgrounds, develop confidence and leadership skills, challenge themselves to learn skills in a variety of activities, and have fun in the outdoors. As a branch of the YMCA of San Francisco, our goal is to strengthen the foundation of communities through programs that advance youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to our bold vision that the healthiest children in America will live in the Bay Area, building the skills and habits for a healthy life, being empowered to reach their highest potential, and making valuable contributions to the common cause. Through our residential summer camp, partnerships with San Mateo and San Joaquin Counties’ outdoor education programs, family camps, conferences, and retreats, approximately 20,000 people walk under the redwoods of YMCA Camp Jones Gulch every year.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of San Joaquin, YES Nature to Neighborhoods, Puente de la Costa Sur, Home Away From Homelessness

Contact information: Name: Jessi Prevost Position/Title: Youth and Family Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-650-747-1204 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcasf.org/campjonesgulch www.facebook.com/CampJonesGulch/

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YMCA OF SAN FRANCISCO/POINT BONITA CAMP (CA)

Year founded: 1977

Camp location: Sausalito, CA (25 miles north of San Francisco International Airport)

Camp capacity (beds): 172

Camp season: year-round

Camp type: co-ed/gender neutral

Camp size: 5.2 acres

Brief camp description: The Point Boniita YMCA is a center for wellness in nature. We believe everyone has a place in nature and create welcoming, inclusive spaces for all. We offer residential environmental education programs, youth and family camps, conference & retreat spaces and community wellness programs. Located on the coastal bluffs of the Marin Headlands overlooking the Pacific Ocean, our facility ideal place for individuals and groups to connect to nature, to each other, and to themselves.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: National Park Service, Presidio Trust, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Marine Mammal Center, US Army Corps of Engineers, University of California San Francisco.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries No Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Sean Dries Position/Title: Associate Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 415-331-9653 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcasf.org/ptbonita / Point Bonita YMCA

Other information: The Point Bonita YMCA is expanding its residential camp offerings outside of our environmental education program. We currently run residential camp programs in partnership with our Y-SF sister branch, Camp Jones Gulch and look forward to expanding our adventure camps and international camps in the coming 2-3 years.

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YMCA OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION/CAMP SHADY BROOK (CO)

Year founded: 1948

Camp location: Deckers, Colorado USA, 52.9 miles to Colorado Springs Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 300

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 300 acres /121 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Shady Brook measures success in several ways, one of which is the number of friendships it helps create. We want each child to forge lifelong relationships with their fellow campers, creating relationships where they can be their true selves. Camp Shady Brook also measures success in terms of each camper’s personal growth. Whether it’s developing a new sense of independence or becoming more respectful, responsible, caring, or honest, we work to make every camper proud of who they are and who they can become. Campers take on a host of new challenges and learn new skills, such as how to shoot a bow and arrow, how to ride a horse and how to scale a climbing wall. With each skill, they build a sense of confidence in their own ability to achieve and excel, and they leave camp stronger and more self-assured than they were before – and that sounds like success to us.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of the Pikes Peak region

Contact information: Name: Sonny Adkins Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-303-647-2313 Camp Website/Facebook: campshadybrook.org Facebook.com/campshadybrook

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2018 RESIDENT CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | page 145

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES/CAMP CHIEF OURAY (CO)

Year founded: 1908

Camp location: Granby, Colorado, USA, 103 miles to Denver International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 270

Camp season: May 15th to September 9th

Camp type: Traditional Co-ed style camp

Camp size: 5,100 acres /2063 hectares (includes SMR) –or- 100 acres specifically set aside for Camp Chief Ouray

Brief camp description: Camp Chief Ouray’s goal is to offer challenging experiences to build leaders through life-long skill development in a safe, imaginative, natural setting. We instill confidence through independence and interpersonal skills. We challenge our campers to discover their true selves.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: - YMCA Colombia - YMCA Russia

Contact information: Name: Amanda Moulden Position/Title: International Programs Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-970-586-3341 ext. 1047 Skype: ymca.of.the.rockies

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YMCA OF THE ROCKIES/ESTES PARK CENTER (CO)

Year founded: 1907

Camp location: Estes Park, Colorado, USA, 75 miles to Denver International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 4702

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed, families

Camp size: 860 acres / 348 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA of the Rockies, located near the town of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, is an ideal vacation, reunion, wedding and conference. Guests can fill their days and nights at Estes Park Center YMCA with programs and activities including hiking, archery, zip line, crafts, and indoor and outdoor games. YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: - YMCA Colombia - YMCA Russia

Contact information: Name: Amanda Moulden Position/Title: International Programs Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-970-586-3341 ext 1047 Skype: ymca.of.the.rockies Camp Website/Facebook: ymcarockies.org

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YMCA OF THE ROCKIES/SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH (CO)

Year founded: 1969

Camp location: Granby, Colorado, USA, 103 miles to Denver International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 1750 plus campground

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed, family

Camp size: 5,000 acres / 2023 hectares

Brief camp description: Snow Mountain Ranch offers a wholesome environment where friends, families and groups enjoy a tranquil setting, more activities than anywhere else and quality time together. The ranch’s on-site summer activities include horseback riding, hiking, biking, canoeing, a zip line and a variety of family programs, plus easy access to nearby fishing, boating and rafting. On-site winter activities include cross-country skiing on one of the finest, most expansive trail systems in the U.S., sledding, snowshoeing, winter family programs, and easy access to the Winter Park, Mary Jane and Sol Vista downhill ski areas. Snow Mountain Ranch also offers a variety of affordable accommodations, including lodge rooms, family cabins and reunion cabins with fireplaces, campgrounds (tent and RV) and yurts.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: - YMCA Colombia - YMCA Russia

Other information: YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch is the Home of Camp Chief Ouray! Camp Chief Ouray’s goal is to offer challenging experiences to build leaders through life-long skill development in a safe, imaginative, natural setting. We instill confidence through independence and interpersonal skills. We challenge our campers to discover their true selves.

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CAMP HAZEN YMCA (CT)

Year founded: 1920

Camp location: Chester, CT - 50 miles to Bradley International Airport (Hartford/Springfield)

Camp capacity (beds): 268

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 160 acres / 65 hectare

Brief camp description: Camp Hazen YMCA is committed to helping youth develop valuable life skills through camping experiences that build healthy bodies, open minds and awakened spirits. We’re a traditional YMCA overnight and day camp and outdoor leadership center. Camp Hazen is a child-centered community. We focus on each individual and teach skills that kids will use forever. Weather it’s learning a new activity, making friends or becoming more resilient, independent and understand, we know that campers return home inspired to live in a way that will make them proud.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Katherine Davies Position/Title: Associate Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1- 860 526 9529 Camp Website: www.camphazenymca.org

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CAMP SLOANE YMCA INC. (CT)

Year founded: 1928

Camp location: Lakeville, CT (70 mins. from Bradley International in Windsor Locks, CT. We do camper pick ups at both JFK and LaGuardia in New York City

Camp capacity: 350 beds

Camp season: May - September

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 270 acres or 109 hectares

Brief camp description: Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Lakeville, Connecticut, Camp Sloane YMCA has been providing children with a place to grow since 1928. From the beginning, campers have lived in our canvas walled, platform tents. Each have bunks for 5-7 campers and 1-2 counselors. Living in tents, campers get to experience a sense of community like nowhere else. Though there are modern bathroom facilities, campers do not have access to electronics, phones or game consoles. Camp experiences a high retention rate for campers and staff. Nearly 3 out of 4 campers return to Sloane each year.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Paul “Bear” Bryant Position/Title: Executive Director/CEO Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 (860) 435-2557 Skype: bear.bryant1844 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campsloane.org

Other information: By car, Camp Sloane is two hours from New York City and just under three hours from Boston. The camp is 20 minutes from a Metro-North train station where trains run regularly to Grand Central Station in New York City

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THE FAMILY YMCA OF GREATER AUGUSTA/CAMP LAKESIDE (GA)

Year founded: 2003

Camp location: Lincolnton, GA

Camp capacity (beds): 164 (304, by May 2019)

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 103 acres / 42 ha

Brief camp description: Tucked away on the shores of Lake Thurmond, Camp Lakeside offers a refreshing escape from everyday life. Located in Lincolnton, GA, we provide a variety of enriching outdoor recreation programs just a short drive away from the heart of Augusta, Aiken and surrounding communities. Camp and Lakeside includes activities like swimming, hiking, fishing, archery, basketball, canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, disc golf and more!

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, The Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Contact information: Name: Morgan Tomberlin Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-706-830-7626 Skype: Morgan Tomberlin Camp Website/Facebook: www.thefamilyy.org; Family YMCA Camp Lakeside on Facebook

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YMCA OF HONOLULU/CAMP H.R. ERDMAN (HI)

Year founded: 1926

Camp location: Waialua, HI – US – Distance from Airport = 32 miles from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 288

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 10 acres / 4 hectares

Brief camp description: Nestled between the majestic Waianae mountain range and sandy white beaches of Mokuleia, YMCA Camp Erdman has been serving youth, families and our community since 1926. Today, the ten- acre site offers summer overnight camp and retreat facilities year round for youth, teens, families, schools and organizations. Facilities include a large community dining room, numerous indoor and outdoor meeting areas, 21 cabins, swimming pool, archery range, Odyssey high ropes course, Alpine tower. Gaga ball, human foosball, beach camp fire pit and open fields. Few environments are as special as YMCA Camp Erdman, where kids and teens become a community as they learn how to be more independent; work as a team; engage in physical, social and educational activities; and develop a love for nature and the outdoors, all while building character and leadership. At YMCA Camp Erdman guests arrive with diverse talents and skills and leave discovering their potential.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: State of Hawaii - Department of Land & Natural Resources Waimea Valley Park & Botanical Gardens Hawaii Region – Y’s Men Club

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Yes

Contact information: Name: Lisa Galusha Position/Title: Senior Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1 808.687.6241 Camp Website/Facebook: www.camperdman.org / Facebook: ymcacamperdman

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BEDELL FAMILY YMCA/CAMP FOSTER (IA)

Year founded: 1912

Camp location: Rural NW Iowa, 90 miles east of Sioux Falls, SD

Camp capacity (beds): 327

Camp season: Mostly seasonal, but maintain office on site

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 214 acres / 86.6 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Foster is the oldest of the YMCA camps in Iowa. With a rich history of being a part of the tourist area in the “Iowa Great Lakes” AKA “Okoboji”, Camp Foster still strives to stay on the edge with programs and facilities. Camp hosts Traditional Overnight Camp, Day Camp, and Seasonal Groups. Camp Foster hosts a fully integrated camp for survivors of burn accidents.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp Foster is a part of a 2 Branch Association. In 2004 Camp built a facility YMCA in nearby Spirit Lake, IA. Foster also partners with some medical specialty camps, several youth serving charities, and historically the children of the U.S. Military.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries No Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries No Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Abbie Parker Position/Title: Director of Camping Programs Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-712-336-3272 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campfosterymca.com

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YMCA OF THE CEDAR RAPIDS/CAMP WAPSIE (IA)

Year founded: 1918

Camp location: near Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Camp capacity (beds): 273

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 172 acres / 70 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Wapsie is the Resident Camp of the Cedar Rapids YMCA. Located one half-hour north of Cedar Rapids, on the backwaters of the Wapsipinicon River. Our natural setting provides the perfect get away for summer camp programs, group retreats, teambuilding or business meetings in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer year-round camping and retreat programs as well as summer day, resident and family camps along with adventure trips and leadership programs, to help guests experience the outdoors and learn about themselves and grow as individuals. Our facilities include a large meeting and dining hall, additional meeting areas, overnight cabin accommodations, food service, outdoor recreation, teambuilding areas and much more...

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Part of the Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries No Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices No

Contact information: Name: Drew Demery Position/Title: Summer camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-319-435-2577 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campwapsie.org

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IDAHO FALLS FAMILY YMCA/BIG ELK CREEK RESIDENT CAMP (ID)

Year founded: 1955

Camp location: Located 21 miles southeast of Irwin, Idaho, in the United States, which is 61 miles from the nearest airport

Camp capacity (beds): 72 Campers

Camp season: Seasonal

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 8 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA Big Elk Creek strives to provide a safe and unique experience that inspires an appreciation for nature, builds enduring friendships, and supports individual growth. With this mission statement in mind Big Elk Creek has served the youth and community of South-Eastern Idaho for over 60 years. Located in the Snake River Mountains, Big Elk Creek is provided with the perfect outdoor playground to develop, teach, and inspire an appreciation for nature. Big Elk Creek houses a variety of different programs from weeklong residency camps to hosting an ultra-marathon by Palisades Ultra Trail Running Series. Big Elk Creek offers a rustic experience off the grid of modern society while still maintaining basic amenities through propane and its own private hydroelectric generator. Throughout the 63 years of operation Big Elk Creek has strived to maintain the traditions and values of the YMCA it was founded under in 1955, while at the same time evolving to diversify its programming and accessibility.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Palisades Ultra Trail Running Series and Camp Hayden

Contact information: Name: Travis Austad Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-208-523-0600 (Ext 103) Camp Website/Facebook: YMCA Big Elk Creek Resident Camp

Other information you would like to add: Big Elk Creek is looking to expand and would love to develop partnerships with other YMCAs to share experiences and knowledge to ensure the most positive growth for our program.

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MCGAW YMCA/CAMP ECHO (IL)

Year founded: Y founded in 1885, Camp founded in 1899

Camp location: Fremont, Michigan Closest Airport is Grand Rapids, MI roughly 60 miles.

Camp capacity (beds): 320

Camp season: Seasonal, May - October

Camp type: Coed

Camp size: 512 Acres / 207 hectares

Brief camp description: McGaw YMCA Camp Echo is a premier summer resident camp that is owned and operated by the McGaw YMCA in Evanston. The summer of 2019 will be our 120th camping season. We are located on over 500 pristine wooded acres on the edge of the Manistee National Forest near Fremont, Michigan. Each summer we serve over 1600 campers ages 7 to 17. Camp Echo offers a program progression that is developmentally appropriate for campers ages 7 - 17. Our Main Camp program is for campers entering 3rd thru 8th grade. Main Camp is a traditional summer camp program. Our sessions are two weeks in length. Campers live in cabins with 9 other campers of the same age and gender. Each cabin is supervised by two counselors at least one of which has completed one year of college or the equivalent. Campers spend their days exploring skill areas such as waterskiing, horseback riding, sailing, nature, arts and craft, sports, dance, drama, archery, canoeing, and numerous other activities. Emphasis is placed on building relationships, feeling a sense of achievement, and creating a sense of belonging for all campers. Our programs for teen aged participants include wilderness adventure trips such as backpacking and kayaking British Columbia, hiking in in the Colorado Rockies, sea kayaking in Canada, Canoeing in Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula, and Hiking in the Porcupine Mountains. Our teen programs focus on developing leadership skills and teamwork.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: McGaw YMCA, Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U) Avi Adventure, The Moran Center for Youth Advocacy, Metropolitan Family Services, Fremont Area Community Foundation, The Ted Fund, Camp Out for Kids, McGaw YMCA Camp Echo

Contact information: Name: Sarah Cort Position/Title: Summer Camps Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-847-475-7400 Camp Website/Facebook: www.mcgawymca.org/campecho

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YMCA CAMP TECUMSEH (IN)

Year founded: 1924

Camp location: Brookston, Indiana, USA 83 miles, Indianapolis International Airport

Camp capacity: 750 beds

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 650 acres or 263.045 hectares

Brief camp description: Since 1924, Camp Tecumseh has focused on building the leaders of the next generation in the heartland of North-Central Indiana. Serving 36,000 guests annually from around the world through Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, Groups & Conferences, and Leadership Center programs, Camp Tecumseh equips guests with the tools necessary to make a positive difference. Through intentionally designed programs and purposeful staff interactions, Camp Tecumseh creates environments where campers discover their authentic selves, build positive relationships with others, grow in faith, learn how to lead, and uncover the importance of serving others.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Scott Brosman Position/Title: CEO Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-765-564-2898 Camp Website/Facebook :www.camptecumseh.org www.facebook.com/camptecumsehYMCA/

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YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE/CAMP POTAWOTAMI (IN)

Year founded: 1920

Camp location: Wolcottville, Indiana, United States, 45 miles to Fort Wayne airport

Camp capacity (beds): 232

Camp season: Office open year round, takes groups April - October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 210 acres / 85 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Potawotami has provided friendship and fun, challenges and character-building in a beautiful, safe environment for over 95 years. At YMCA Camp Potawotami, we focus on the ABCs of Camping - working to increase camper's sense of accomplishment and belonging while they learn about positive character traits and values. Located in Lagrange County about 40 miles north of Fort Wayne, camp sits along the shores of Blackman Lake on over 210 acres of woodlands, meadows, wetlands and hiking trails for you to explore. Camp offers week long overnight summer camp programs to campers ages 6-16 during the summer months. During the Spring and Fall Outdoor Education and Retreats are offered.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Camp Potawotami currently works with 3 Adventures and Camp America to hire international staff. The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne has a growing partnership with the YMCA of Chile and YMCA of Peru

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries: No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Katie Taylor Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-260-351-2525 Camp Website/Facebook: www.fwycamp.org and https://www.facebook.com/fwycamp/

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YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE/CAMP PIOMINGO (KY)

Year founded: 1938

Camp location: Brandenburg, Kentucky – 40 miles south of Louisville, Kentucky

Camp capacity (beds): 340

Camp season: Seasonal, March - December

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 120 acres / 49 hectares

Brief camp description: For 80 years, YMCA Camp Piomingo has provided inspiring, engaging and educational co-ed camp programs for children ages 6-16 — ranging from half week to three week experiences. With a variety of artistic, athletic and team-based activities, YMCA Camp Piomingo campers are given daily opportunities to find out who they are, who they want to be, and then — with the support of friends and our caring staff — develop the confidence and character to become that person. As a part of the YMCA of Greater Louisville, YMCA Camp Piomingo strives to instill the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith into every person we engage with throughout the year.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Greater Louisville and ACA accredited

Contact information: Name: Molly Staley Position/Title: Senior Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-502-942-2616 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcacamppiomingo.org / https://www.facebook.com/YMCACampPiomingo/

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BECKET CHIMNEY CORNERS YMCA (MA)

Year founded: Camp Becket for Boys was founded in 1903. Chimney Corners Camp for Girls was founded in 1931

Camp location: Located in Becket, Massachusetts. Closest airport is Bradley International Airport.

Camp capacity (beds): 660 camper beds

Camp season: Open year round.

Camp type: Our camps are single gender camps – Chimney Corners Camp for Girls, and Camp Becket for Boys

Camp size: 1400 acres / 567 hectares

Brief camp description: Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA is located on 1,400 beautiful acres in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. With over a century of dedication to character development, our programs create life- changing experiences for children, adults and families. Camp Becket for Boys and Chimney Corners Camp for Girls are traditional resident camps with rich traditions and commitment to character development. Our Travel & Service Programs offer a unique travel and cultural exchange experience to teens and our Berkshire Outdoor Center offers a wide-range of year-round programs for individuals, families and groups.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp Yarramundi, Sydney YMCA, Australia Valparaiso YMCA, Chile Shanghai YMCA, China Tochigi YMCA, Japan Shakespear Lodge, Auckland YMCA, New Zealand Lima YMCA, Peru Camp Brevik, KFUM, Sweden Montevideo YMCA, Uruguay Sioux YMCA, South Dakota, USA

Contact information: Name: Alysa Austin Position/Title: Director of Travel and Service Program Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-413-623-8991 ext. 178 Skype: AlysaSA Camp Website/Facebook: www.bccymca.org

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YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON/SANDY ISLAND FAMILY CAMP, NORTH WOODS FOR BOYS, PLEASANT VALLEY CAMP FOR GIRLS (MA)

Year founded: 1899, 1929, 1969

Camp location: Manchester, Mew Hampshire (MHT) or 1.5 - 2 hours to Boston, MA (BOS)

Camp capacity (beds): SI- 200, NW- 200, PVC-200

Camp season: Seasonal - late May to end of September/ early October

Camp type: Single gender camp for boys only, for girls only and co-ed family camp

Camp size: Sandy Island @ 65 acres/23 hectares, North Woods & Pleasant Valley @ 220 acres/89 ha.

Brief camp description: The YMCA of Greater Boston Overnight Camps are home to three magnificent overnight summer camps. Sandy Island YMCA Family Camp for Families and single adults, North Woods YMCA Camp for Boys and Pleasant Valley YMCA Camp for Girls.

All camps are situated on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee nestled in tall pine trees. At the kids camps our campers still have cabins with no electricity and enjoy swim lessons and three other activity periods per day. We are lucky enough to have a great equestrian program, water skiing, high and low ropes courses and many arts and sports programs. Sandy Island is a full summer family camp. The camp is home to about 48 camper cabins and common gathering areas like the lodge, dining hall and “center camp” that keep this intergenerational camp a yearly destination for over 500 campers each summer. If you ever want to visit please drop us a line. We love guests!

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Tokyo YMCA

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Maybe Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Maybe Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Maybe focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Kate Lemay Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-603-941-0782 Camp Website/Facebook: www.bostonycamps.org

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Sandy Island

North Woods

Pleasant Valley

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CENTRAL CONNECTICUL COAST YMCA/CAMP HI ROCK (MA)

Year founded: 1948

Camp location: Located in Mt. Washington MA, USA, closest airport Albany International Airport, in the summer we pick up campers from JFK and Boston Logan.

Camp capacity (beds): 329 overnight summer camper beds, 104 beds in heated lodges, approx. 575 beds total

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-Ed Overnight, Day, Adventure Trip, Group and Family Camp

Camp size: 1,000 acres /405 hectares

Brief camp description: Nestled in 1,000 acres of the Berkshire Mountains, surrounded by conservation forest, and centered around our pristine, private, ninety acre lake, YMCA Camp Hi- Rock enjoys a truly magnificent location. While at Hi-Rock, campers learn to act as stewards not only of the camp’s natural setting, but of the global environment in which they live. In the fall, winter, and spring, Hi-Rock offers many meaningful programs for individuals, groups, and families, in addition to hosting groups such as scout troops, family reunions, and school and youth group retreats. Year-round, our wide range of facilities including a spacious dining hall, arts and crafts lodge, recreation lodges, rustic cabins, and waterfront building accommodate a wide variety of groups.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Appalachian Mountain Club Girl Scouts Muddy Brook Elementary Becket Chimney Corners Great Barrington Rotary School YMCA Inspirica Sacred Heart University Berkshire Community MA Dept. of Children and Sejours Home Abroad College Families (France) Center for Family Justice Ming Shi School (China) The Nature Conservancy Crocus Fund Monument Mountain High Turn 2 Us CT Department of Children School USAImmersion (Europe) and Families Monument Valley Middle Westport Family Services Family and Children’s School Wilderness Society Agency Mount Everett Regional High YMCA of Seattle Flying Deer Nature Center School YMCA of Spain (Spain)

Contact information: Name: Jessica Speer-Holmes Position/Title: Executive Director

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Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1 (413)528-1227 Camp Website/Facebook: www.camphirock.org / https://www.facebook.com/ymcacamphirock/

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YMCA CAMP CONISTON (MA)

Year founded: 1911

Camp location: Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region of NH, 2 hours northwest of Boston, MA

Camp capacity (beds): 424

Camp season: Seasonal May-September

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 1,600 acres / 647.5 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Coniston is a non-profit, co-ed sleep-away camp open to providing youth experiences to any child regardless of physical disability—including allergies. Our nationally-recognized camping programs provide children, ages 8-16, a safe place to grow and experience new life lessons disguised as fun. In addition, Coniston offers Adventure Trips throughout New England, Service Trips for teens where participants earn school credit while building houses with Habitat for Humanity or feeding the hungry on Boston Common, and administers after-school programs in western New Hampshire serving nine towns. Each year close to 4,000 total individuals participate in a program and/or use the top-notch facilities.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Camp Coniston Inc.

International Exchange Program interests: Yes Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: John McNair Position/Title: Summer Camp & Operations Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-603-863-1160 Camp Website/Facebook: www.coniston.org www.facebook.com/YMCACampConiston/

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SOUTH SHORE YMCA/CAMP BURGESS & HAYWARD (MA)

Year founded: 1928

Camp location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA. One hour from Boston Airport.

Camp capacity (beds): 500

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Three separate camps – boys, girls and co-ed adventure trips.

Camp size: 300 acres /121 hectares

Brief camp description: Located on Cape Cod just one hour south of Boston in the historic town of Sandwich, the brother- sister camps are situated on over 300 acres of forests, meadows and sparkling freshwater ponds. With one and two-week sessions, Camp Burgess & Hayward have programs for boys and girls ages 7-16.

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Contact information: Name: Bruce Netherwood Position/Title: Vice President of Camping Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-508-274-7463 Camp Website/Facebook: Camp Burgess & Hayward

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YMCA CAMP OF MAINE (ME)

Year founded: 1915

Camp location: 305 Winthrop, ME 04364. 3 hours North of Boston.

Camp capacity (beds): 200

Camp season: Seasonal from May through October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 250 Acres / 101 Hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp of Maine was started as “The Camp of Character.” This still rings true as we focus on developing campers and staff members who can lead others, be effective communicators, and make friends. Campers from around the world come to YCamp for 1-week, or multiple weeks and have opportunities to choose their own activities, participate in all-camp programs, and share meals family style with their cabin group.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Boys & Girls Club of Portland, Town of Winthrop, Sejours Home Abroad, CIEE, CCUSA, Camp America, and American Youth Camps

Contact information: Name: Jeff Gleason Position/Title: Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 207 395 4200 Camp Website/Facebook: www.maineycamp.org, @ycampofmaine

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YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY/CAMP ALGONQUIN (MI)

Year founded: 1946

Camp location: Hastings, MI (20 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)

Camp capacity (beds): 70

Camp season: Seasonal, April-October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 45 acres / 18.25 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Algonquin is a smaller, more intimate camp, located in West Michigan. Generous community support and long-term leadership has allowed the camp and organization to sustain itself over time despite its small capacity and proximity to multiple other camps. We currently serve close to 500 day and overnight campers, mainly from our local communities. Waterfront activities, horseback riding, challenge courses and a 5 acre island for camping out are highlights of our camp program.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Barry County United Way, City of Hastings, local businesses

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries No Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries No focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Hanna O’Toole Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-269-945-4574 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org

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YMCA OF GREATER FLINT/CAMP COPNECONIC (MI)

Year founded: 1915

Camp location: Fenton, MI, USA, Flint Bishop International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 537

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 750 Acres / 303.5 Hectares

Brief camp description: At Camp Copneconic we provide a transformative experience for all. We are a community pillar responsible for fostering empathy, growth, education and inclusiveness. We strive to build leaders who are resilient, tolerant and confident as we challenge them to see beyond themselves into a larger community and world. Traditional camp activities and modern adventures such as zip lining, water sports, rock wall climbing, horseback riding and more are used as tools to create experiences that teach character, camaraderie, confidence and collaboration.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: American Diabetes Association, Michigan National Guard, Camp Quality (kids living with Cancer), Camp Kesem (kids who have a loved one with cancer), Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Hurley Children’s Hospital, Camp Tall Tree (children and young adults on the Autism Spectrum), Camp Yunasa (exceptionally gifted children), Sikh Youth Alliance of North America, POWER Camp (children on the Autism Spectrum), Camp Braveheart (Children who have lost a loved one), National Kidney Foundation

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Brandon Dreffs Position/Title: Associate Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-810-629-9622 Camp Website/Facebook: campcopneconic.org

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YMCA OF LANSING/MYSTIC LAKE YMCA CAMP (MI)

Year founded: 1926

Camp location: Lake, MI, USA, 61 Miles from Saginaw MBS Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 300 beds

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 600 acres, 243 hectares)

Brief camp description: For over 90 summers Mystic Lake has offered high quality camping programs for children and teens. Our programs focus on campers developing the skills that are necessary for them to have great success in life. Mystic Lake helps campers gain confidence, make great friends, learn lifelong skills and further their maturity.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp America

Contact information: Name: Amiee Woodrow Position/Title: Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-517 827 9650 Camp Website/Facebook: mysticlakecamp.com, https://www.facebook.com/mysticlakeymcacamp/

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YMCA OF MICHIANA/CAMP EBERHART (MI)

Year founded: 1909

Camp location: 10481 Camp Eberhart Road, Three Rivers, MI 49093 130 miles from Chicago, 160 miles from Detroit, and 80 miles from Gerald R. For Airport in Grand Rapids, MI

Camp capacity (beds): 412

Camp season: Year-Round (12 months)

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 200 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Eberhart enjoys a rich history full of tradition and folklore. Harris Eberhart’s dream has grown into one of the most progressive and enriching camps in the nation. While always holding some traditions dear, YMCA Camp Eberhart has consistently been a leader in the industry and remains so to this day. The first YMCA camp in the country to include a summer camping program for young women, the camp continues to develop programs for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Though times and ways have changed, the goal is the same as it was at the turn of the century - to provide amazing outdoor and camping opportunities for learning and growth.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Camp Eberhart has a strong partnership with the YMCA Camp Eberhart Alumni Association. This association consist of individuals that either grew up or worked several summers at Camp Eberhart and believe they have a responsibility to preserve the camp for future campers. In addition to raising large funds to support capital improvement and expansion, these individuals volunteer hundreds of hours each year to support staff in the maintenance of our facilities.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Katia Martin Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-269-244-5125 Camp Website/Facebook: ymcacampeberhart.org, facebook.com/ymcacampeberhart

Other information: YMCA Camp Eberhart also runs one of the only Astronomy programs in the country, utilizing hi-tech equipment under the guidance of a resident astronomer.

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SHERMAN LAKE YMCA CAMP (MI)

Year founded: 1994

Camp location: 20 minutes from Kalamazoo, Michigan, (AZO) Kalamazoo International Airport, also 45 minutes from Grand Rapids (GRR), Michigan and 2.25 hrs from Detroit International Airport (DTW)

Camp capacity (beds): 216

Camp season: Year round, summer camp, school programs, conferences and retreats.

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 365 acres / 148 hectares

Brief camp description: At Sherman Lake YMCA Camps, campers experience the power of living through HCRR (Hick-er). The Y's four core values - Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility are emphasized in each camp program. Through discovery of the great outdoors, skill development and guidance in the importance of building healthy relationships, campers leave with a renewed sense of achievement, belonging, confidence and the courage to try new things. Sherman Lake YMCA Camp offers day, overnight and high school leadership programs throughout the summer. We also serve over 50 schools throughout the academic year helping teachers and students build social emotional well-being through our Integrated Education program, taking camp life lessons to the classroom (Camp to Classroom). This program was awarded the Eleanor P. Eells Award for program excellence from the American Camp Association and was also identified as a "Bright Spot" in character education from YUSA, one of only three YMCA's in the country to receive the distinction. The Sherman Lake YMCA is also proud to serve as one of 6 hubs for the YMCA’s Character Development Learning Institute (CDLI).

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Colombia

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Y Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Y Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Y Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Y Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Y focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Zach Klipsch Position/Title: CEO Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-269-731-3000 Skype: Sherman Lake Camp Website/Facebook: www.shermanlakeymca.org/https://www.facebook.com/ShermanLakeYMCA/

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YMCA CAMP OLSON (MN)

Year founded: 1954

Camp location: Longville, MN, USA nearest international airport in Minneapolis 3.5 hr drive

Camp capacity (beds): 155 campers, 220 total

Camp season: June - August

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 1250 acres / 506 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Olson provides life changing experiences for youth and young leaders through quality camping programs in the Spirit of the Northwoods. The Spirit of the Northwoods is our legacy of safety focused staff and facilities including over 1250 acres of pristine forests, lakes, and fields. This summer at Camp Olson, youth will find caring counselors, new friends, and fun activities all in a safe and healthy environment. Programming options include traditional summer camp as well as specialty programs in sailing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and Leadership Development.

Your camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp Olson YMCA (independent)

Contact information: Name: Lindsey Abrahams Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-928-699-7265 Skype: lindsey.woodwrth27 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campolson.org

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YMCA OF GREATER TWIN CITIES/BOLD & GOLD CAMPS (MN)

Year founded: 2013

Camp location: Multiple locations

Camp capacity (beds): N/A

Camp season: 3 months in summer

Camp type: Single gender wilderness canoeing expeditions, both boy’s and girl’s groups.

Camp size: N/A

Brief camp description: (in one paragraph) Boys and Girls Outdoor Leadership Development is an outdoor education program designed to develop cultural competency and leadership skills in young men and women through challenging outdoor activities.

Our canoeing expeditions provide an opportunity for teens from different economic, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds to build leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Sioux YMCA Multiple local charter schools Breakthrough Twin Cities Boys & Girls Club EmpowHer Rebound Minneapolis

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: John Bussey Position/Title: Senior Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-612-465-0566 Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.ymcamn.org/camps

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YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES/CAMP DU NORD (MN)

Year founded: 1960

Camp location: Ely, MN

Camp capacity (beds): 260

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 227 acres / 92 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp du Nord is a getaway destination for families, groups, and individuals. Deep in the serene beauty of the north woods, we offer a natural setting that promotes relaxation, exploration, and community. Camp is situated on Burntside Lake near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and offers miles of hiking and skiing trails, as well as family and group programming throughout the year.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: N/A

Contact information: Name: Niki Geisler Position/Title: District Executive Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-651-645-6605 Camp Website/Facebook: www.dunord.org & du Nord Facebook Page

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YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES/CAMP ICAGHOWAN (MN)

Year founded: 1909

Camp location: The Greater Twin Cities Area

Camp capacity (beds): 200 campers a week

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 120 acres

Brief camp description: Developing Leaders since 1909 Camp Icaghowan has a rich history of nurturing young leaders through the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our well-trained counselors lead quality programs that are safe, fun and enriching and teach stewardship of the natural environment through fun activities that enrich the spirit, mind and body. Campers develop integrity, self-reliance and leadership skills through programming that helps build friendships that could last a lifetime. Camp Icaghowan is open year- round with programs for kids and teens, opportunities to bring the whole family to camp, facility rentals for group events and teambuilding activities for conferences and retreats.

Your camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp Icaghowan is a part of 8 overnight camps within the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Courtney Danis Position/Title: Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-763 230 9317 Camp Website/Facebook: https://www.ymcamn.org/camps/camp_icaghowan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campicaghowan/

Other information: Camp Icaghowan serves campers 7 to 17 on our beautiful 44 acre island located on Lake Wappogasset in Amery, WI.

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YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES/CAMP MENOGYN (MN)

Year founded: 1922

Camp location: Grand Marais, MN

Camp capacity (beds): 160

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: single gender and co-ed

Camp size: 75 acres / 30 hectares

Brief camp description: Menogyn is a wilderness tripping camp located on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. We offer five to fifty-day canoe, backpacking and climbing trips throughout North America. In the winter, we have a dogsledding program for people of all ages and abilities.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: We work with youth-serving organizations from throughout the upper Midwest to provide life-changing canoe trips. We also have a long-standing relationship with Wilderness Inquiry to provide accessible dogsledding adventures.

Contact information: Name: Meghan Cosgrove Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-612-371-8705 Camp Website/Facebook: campmenogyn.org / https://www.facebook.com/campmenogyn

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YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES/CAMP WIDJIWAGAN (MN)

Year founded: 1929

Camp location: Ely, MN, USA - two hours from Duluth, MN.

Camp capacity (beds): 190

Camp season: January - November

Camp type: Co-ed with single gender canoeing and backpacking trips

Camp size: Around 100 acres / 40 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is a wilderness adventure and outdoor education camp located on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely, MN - about 10 miles south of the Canadian border. Our mission is to develop in young people respect for self, community and the environment through wilderness adventure and environment education. From June – August, young people between the ages of 11 and 18 progress through canoeing or backpacking trips that range in length from an overnight to 40 nights in the Canadian or Alaskan Arctic. Trip opportunities for campers increase in mental and emotional challenge, length and remoteness as campers return with more maturity and skills each consecutive summer. During the fall, winter and spring months, we serve school groups from Minneapolis, Duluth and the Iron Range through our Outdoor Learning Program. These groups spend 5 days at Widji learning about the boreal forest ecosystem, having fun outside and building relationships with each other. We serve about 800 campers during the summer and 1,600 students during the academic year. All of our programming draws on the outdoors to help young people learn about themselves and grow as human beings.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Maybe Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Maybe Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Maybe Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Maybe focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Amy Hadow Position/Title: Summer Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-612-465-0487 Camp Website/Facebook: www.widji.org

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OZARKS REGIONAL YMCA/CAMP WAKONDA (MO)

Year founded: 1914

Camp location: Sringfield Missouri, 30 minutes to Springfield/Branson Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 126

Camp season: Seasonal April thru October

Camp type: Co-ed, ages 8-18

Camp size: 98 acres / 40 hectares

Brief camp description: With over 100 years of providing campers with "The Best Week of Their Year," Camp Wakonda helps campers grow in confidence and self-esteem while building relationships that will last a lifetime! The best place for campers ages 8-18 to learn new skills, make new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. We offer a wide variety of activities from the camp standards of Archery & Canoeing to Yoga, Cheer & Dance, Mini-Farm and Outdoor Cooking.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Springfield Public Schools Missouri Department of Conservation Bass Pro Shops

Contact information: Name: Stephen Maynard Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-417-830-2131 Skype: camp.wakonda1914 Camp Website/Facebook: campwakonda.org

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GALLATIN VALLEY YMCA (MT)

Year founded: 2002

Camp location: Churches, Schools, Community Centers across the Gallatin Valley (Bozeman, Belgrade, Manhattan), Montana. Approx. 5 miles to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 270/week (Day Camp)

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: N/A

Brief camp description: Located in beautiful South West Montana, camps offered through the Gallatin Valley YMCA give children a chance to spread their wings and experience new adventures. Opportunities are offered for campers to make their own choices, build self confidence and relationships that last a lifetime while developing important life skills through character values. With day camps offered at up to 9 different locations across the Gallatin Valley, campers have the opportunity to participate in adventure trips, equestrian programs, weekly theme related field trips, nutrition education, STEAM focused activities, teen leadership programs and more.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries No Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Sarah Lutiger Position/Title: Youth Development Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-406-994-9622 Camp Website/Facebook: www.gallatinvalleyymca.org

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YMCA OF GREENSBORO/CAMP WEAVER (NC)

Year founded: 1955

Camp location: Greensboro, NC, USA. 25 Miles to Greensboro airport

Camp capacity (beds): 200

Camp season: Year round - 12 months

Camp type: Coed

Camp size:132 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Weaver is a 132 acre American Camp Association accredited camp with beautiful facilities, landscape and state of the art programs, providing the perfect place to learn and grow. We serve about 13,000 people per year through our summer overnight/day camps, outdoor education and retreats programs. We are an unplugged environment with a major focus on building life skills, relationships and self-confidence for campers of different interests and backgrounds. In addition to our awesome lakefront and swimming programs we offer many unique camp activities including financial literacy, cooking, organic gardening, beat studio, pod casting, GoPro Adventures, horseback riding, mini farm, mountain biking, skateboard park and more.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: North Carolina Bankers Association, Camp Corral, Guilford County Family Justice Center, Habitat for Humanity, Partnership Village, Communities in Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs.

International Exchange Program Interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Luke Gerke Position/Title: Senior Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1 (336) 697-0525 Camp Website/Facebook: campweaver.org

Other information: Our supporters and staff are currently working hard to secure the resources for a major camp expansion in the near future “Lets Grow Camp”. We are passionate believers in the power of camp and want to provide the experience for many more children in our region.

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YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE/CAMP KANATA (NC)

Year founded: 1954

Camp location: Wake Forest, NC

Camp capacity (beds): 277

Camp season: June- August

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 150 acres / 61 hectares

Brief camp description: Set on 150 rolling, wooded acres outside of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Camp Kanata offers traditional overnight camp in one-week sessions, summer day camp in one-week sessions, and several overnight weekend camps throughout the fall and spring for kids ages 6 to 15. We offer traditional overnight camp activities, such as archery, hiking, swimming and creative arts, and water activities on our 15-acre lake. Campers experience a week filled with activities, challenges, fun, friendships and values, like honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith in God. We allow campers to be themselves, to build self- esteem and to create memories that last a lifetime. We believe in nurturing the potential of every child so they may develop into confident, competent leaders and their best selves. Our camper-to-counselor ratio is 5:1, and campers develop strong bonds with their counselors. In turn, counselors help campers reach their goals. Camp Kanata is intentionally rustic. From our wooden cabins and bunks to our no electronics policy, campers connect with each other in the real world – face-to-face and friend-to-friend – during activities, meals and evening cabin time.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Katherine Forehand Position/Title: Associate Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-919-556-2661 Camp Website/Facebook: www.CampKanata.org

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YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE/CAMP SEA GULL AND CAMP SEAFARER (NC)

Year founded: 1948 (Sea Gull) 1961 (Seafarer)

Camp location: Sea Gull: 218 Sea Gull Landing, Arapahoe, NC 28510 Seafarer: 2744 Seafarer Road, Arapahoe, NC 28510 Closest City: New Bern, NC; Airport: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (26 miles from Sea Gull and 24.9 miles from Seafarer)

Camp capacity (beds): 730 campers per site

Camp season: Summer: June – August; extended season (Spring and Fall): Apr.-May; Aug.–Oct.

Camp type: Single gender: Camp Sea Gull (boys); Camp Seafarer (girls)

Camp size: More than 350 acres / 142 hectares per site

Brief camp description: Camp Sea Gull for boys and Camp Seafarer for girls were founded by the YMCA of the Triangle Area, Inc. to teach character and skill development through an exceptional camping experience. At the core of our program is the commitment to foster self-confidence, independence, consideration for others. With our unique coastal location, we use powerboating and sailing, along with other traditional Camp activities, as the platform from which to teach these life skills. We encourage program participants to set high goals and surround them with outstanding role models from which to learn. Children age 6-16 come to experience a summer overnight camping program, with the four week session as our signature program. Our spring and fall programs engage children in year-round schools during the week and family programming on the weekends. Additionally, we are committed to providing year- round programs impacting children from Pamlico County such as Day Camp and middle and high school leadership programs such as Youth and Government. Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer are an inclusive, welcoming camp dedicated to serving those needs in the best way possible.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of the Triangle Area, Inc. (governing body); Durham Nativity School (external partner, recruiting); Charlotte Observer (extender funder, funder); and US Sailing and US Powerboating

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes (pending focused on sharing camp best practices learning more!)

Contact information: Name: Elayne Steinman Position/Title: Senior Associate Director/Director of Staffing, Camp Seafarer Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-919-582-9323 (office); 1-252-671-6110 (cell) Camp Website/Facebook: Seagull-Seafarer.org; https://www.facebook.com/SeaGullSeafarer/

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UPPER PALMETTO YMCA/CAMP CHEROKEE (NC)

Year founded: 1945

Camp location: Blacksburg, SC, 1 hour south of Charlotte.

Camp capacity (beds): 250

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 100 acres / 40.46 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Cherokee is located inside Kings Mountain State Park in Blacksburg, SC. YMCA Camp Cherokee is about 1 hour south of Charlotte and 30 minutes outside of the Rock Hill/ Fort Mill South Carolina area. Our Camp runs year-round with a Conference & Retreat program, Environmental Education and Traditional Resident Summer Camp. During the summer, YMCA Camp Cherokee has around 170 campers and 60 staff members (including CIT’s) each week. Cherokee operates for 9 week-long sessions, with 2 contracted Camp groups following afterwards. YMCA Camp Cherokee does not own the property, but is rather on a 25 year rolling lease with the SCPRT department. The rolling lease is revisited every 5 years. Lastly, YMCA Camp Cherokee offers BOLD & GOLD, which is a week- long backpacking program that focuses on not only hiking and camping outdoors, but also focuses on leadership development and team building.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: n/a

Contact information: Name: Will Gilmore Position/Title: Resident Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-803 222-2850 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcacampcherokee.org www.facebook.com/campcherokee

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YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA/CAMP WATIA (NC)

Year founded: 2016

Camp location: Bryson City, NC; 1.5 hours from Asheville, NC

Camp capacity (beds): 156

Camp season: Seasonal

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 900 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Watia is an overnight summer camp community with big impact! We are a tight-knit family committed to strengthening the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in every camper and staff member. Every summer is filled with friends’ new and old, adventures big and small, and connections that will last a lifetime. We provide opportunities that inspire campers to dare, discover, and dream.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Big Brother/Big Sisters, Camplify, OpenDoors, Guardian ad Litem

Contact information: Name: Ryan Hove Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-828.209.9601 Camp Website/Facebook: ymcacampwatia.org; facebook.com/ymcacampwatia

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YMCA OF LINCOLN/YMCA CAMP KITAKI (NE)

Year founded: YMCA of Lincoln – Camping in the YMCA of Lincoln at YMCA Camp Strader 1903 (Camp Strader was closed due to persistent flooding problems and camping in the Lincoln YMCA was relocated to a new place – YMCA Camp Kitaki YMCA Camp Kitaki - 1953

Camp location: 14917 East Park Highway, Louisville, NE 68037. Closest city is Louisville, Nebraska. Kitaki is 35 miles from the Lincoln, NE airport, and 40 miles from the Omaha, NE airport.

Camp capacity (beds): 356

Camp season: Year around

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 215 Acres / 87 ha

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Kitaki is a resident summer camp facility for ages 7-17, whose purpose is to build strong kids and adults through programs that promote positive identity, relationships, values and skills in a unique natural setting. We are a dedicated group of professional youth developers who passionately believe in the power of the overnight camp experience and what it does to help grow a child's sense of self-worth and independence.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Jason Smith Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1 402-434-9229 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcacampkitaki.org www.facebook.com/campkitaki

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YMCA OF GREATER NASHUA/YMCA CAMP SPAULDING (NH)

Year founded: 1921

Camp location: Concord, NH USA,

Camp capacity (beds): 110

Camp season: April - October

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 56 acres / 23 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Spaulding is a traditional overnight camp on the shores of the Contoocook River. It is a partnership between the YMCA of Greater Nashua and Child and Family Services of New Hampshire (CFS). CFS owes the property and fundraises to send campers who are their clients to camp, falling into at risk categories such as low income, homeless, under state guardianship, in transitional housing, and in foster care. The YMCA of Greater Nashua manages the property, runs the program, and recruits campers from all walks of life.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Greater Nashua. Partners include the Concord Family YMCA, Child and Family Services of NH, Dawn Marr Ranch, Girls at Work, and the NH Department of Corrections.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Joshua Schupack Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-603-753-8990 Skype: live:jschpck Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcacampspaulding.org / www.facebook.com/ymcacampspaulding

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TAKODAH YMCA/CAMP TAKODAH (NH)

Year founded: 1913, current location 1916

Camp location: Located in Richmond, NH closest city Keene, NH 2 hours to Boston Airport, 1.5 hours to Manchester and Hartford airports

Camp capacity: 350 beds

Camp season: Open May-mid October

Camp type: Single sex, happening concurrently

Camp size: 500 acres/202 hectares

Brief camp description: Located in the woods of Southwest New Hampshire, Takodah is nestled along the shores of Cass Pond in the shadows of Mt. Monadnock. On more than 500 acres of scenic forests and fields, camp features rustic cabins, modern bathhouses, an impressive dining hall, and exciting program/recreation options. With accommodations for 350 guests.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp Artigas, Montevideo YMCA. Local school districts, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Contact information: Name: Artie Lang Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 603-352-0447 Skype: artielang Camp Website/Facebook: http://camptakodah.org

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YMCA CAMP MASON (NJ)

Year founded: 1900

Camp location: Hardwick, NJ, 60 miles to Newark International Liberty Airport (NYC)

Camp capacity (beds): 230 for summer camp /350 for year round programming

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 460 acres /186 hectares

Brief camp description: There’s a feeling you get when you visit our camp. You realize you’ve entered a very special place. A place where children can enjoy being active and pursue their own interests in an outdoor paradise. Our 460-acre site offers incredible opportunities for outdoor activities. A place where kids can be kids! We are a community that values friendship and encourages each member to do their best. A camp that’s big enough to offer a wide range of programs, yet small enough to ensure that every camper receives individual attention and is valued as a person. Located amidst forest and streams and adjacent to the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, our facility offers comfortable lodging and a wide range of activities for all ages.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries - Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries - No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries - Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices -

Contact information: Name: Anna Bilton Position/Title: Senior Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-908-362-8217 Skype: anna.bilton999 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campmason.org/@ymcacampmason

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YMCA CAMP OCKANICKON, INC. (NJ)

Year founded: 1906

Camp location: Medford, NJ USA – Closest airport: Philadelphia, PA

Camp capacity (beds): 522

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed day camp, overnight camp for boys and overnight camp for girls, outdoor education and retreat/conference center and before and after school program.

Camp size: 800 acres or 323.749 hectares

Brief camp description: The three camps of YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc. (Ockanickon for boys, Matollionequay for girls and Lake Stockwell Co-ed Day Camp) serve more than 750 children a day in the summer months, providing top quality programs in a safe, supportive environment led by professionally trained role models. In addition, our organization runs year-round programming, providing families, schools, groups, organizations and kids the opportunity to experience our camps’ positive programming every day of the year. Before- and after- school programs serve hundreds of children in local schools. More than 15,000 school students participate in onsite Outdoor Education and recreation programs, families enjoy special retreat weekends and children benefit from an array of year-round programs designed to build confidence, character and strong relationships. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids and our neighbors. That is why we work every day to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: n/a

Contact information: Name: Greg Keresztury Position/Title: Director of Operations Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-609-654-8225 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ycamp.org

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METROPOLITAN YMCA OF THE ORANGES/FAIRVIEW LAKE CAMPS (NJ)

Year founded: 1915

Camp location: Newton, New Jersey, USA; 90 minutes to Newark Liberty International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): Summer: 340; Spring & Fall: 452; Winter (Oct-April): 318

Camp season: Year-Round (Summer Camp June-August; Conference, Family Programs, and Environmental Education September-May)

Camp type: Co-ed Traditional with Adventure Programs and Horseback Riding

Camp size: 660 Acres / 267 hectares

Brief camp description: Fairview Lake YMCA Camps offer campers a beautiful, fun, adventurous setting in which to grow, play and thrive. Each of our camps has traditions, songs and stories that develop a sense of belonging for campers, even if it's their first time away from home. Our highly trained and caring staff are selected to ensure the safety of our campers, and to help them realize their full potential, make new friends and try new activities. For over 100 years, campers have been calling Fairview Lake their home away from home, because of what they BECOME.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes! Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes! Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes! Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes! Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes! focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Marc Koch Position/Title: Senior Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-973-383-9282 Camp Website/Facebook: www.fairviewlakeymca.org

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PHILDELPHIA FREEDOM VALLEY YMCA/CAMP SPEERS (PA)

Year founded: 1948

Camp location: Milford, PA, 1.5 hours from Newark Liberty Airport, NJ

Camp capacity (beds): 400

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 1,100 acres /445 ha

Brief camp description: Private lake in the middle of an 1,100 acre oasis. Two complete villages with dining halls and waterfronts. day camp, overnight camp, teen adventure trips, overnight camp for children with special medical needs, family retreats and school outdoor education serving over 7,000 children and adults each year. We are in the middle of an $ 8 million re-development of program and facility.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No, but interested Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Jen Segelken Position/Title: VP, Community Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-609.217.8635 Skype: [email protected] Camp Website/Facebook: www.campspeersymca.org | Facebook: facebook.com/CampSpeersPage/

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CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA/CAMP CHINGACHGOOK (NY)

Year founded: 1913

Camp location Located in Kattskill Bay, NY, one hour north of Albany NY. Closest City: Lake George, NY. One hour to Albany Airport.

Camp capacity (beds): 310

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 250 acres / 100 hectares

Brief camp description: In everything we do, we believe in fostering growth and passion, in an inclusive community that is steeped in tradition. For over 100 years, we’ve provided campers from all around the world the opportunity to experience the magic of camp, with the perfect setting on the shores of Lake George, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. At YMCA Camp Chingachgook, we value the opportunity to teach, learn and grow with every camper through programs that promote our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. At the root of each program is our main belief that every day at Chingachgook offers the perfect setting for character development, building confidence & independence, making lasting friendships and providing a safe place for all. In the summer, we offer a residential summer camp, day camp and an adventure trips program. Year-round we offer environmental and adventure education to school groups, colleges, scout groups, family groups and adult groups. As a result of our work, members of our community will develop personal confidence, social responsibility and an appreciation for the natural world.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Jiné Andreozzi Position/Title: Summer Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-518-656-9462 ext. 6631 Camp Website: www.lakegeorgecamp.org

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FROST VALLEY YMCA (NY)

Year founded: 1901

Camp location: Claryville, NY close to New York City, 2.5 hours from NYC & Newark airports

Camp capacity (beds): 600

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 5,500 acres / 2225 hectares

Brief camp description: Frost Valley YMCA is an independent, year-round camp, retreat destination, and conference center that operates on 5,500 acres and serves over 40,000 people annually. Our mission is to foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through outdoor educational and recreational programs for all. Located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, Frost Valley provides access to nature and fun through programs such as summer camp, adventure trips, farm camp, equestrian programs, group and family retreats, school trips, teambuilding, after-school care, and more. Frost Valley is guided in this pursuit by its core values: Caring, Community, Diversity, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, Responsibility, and Stewardship.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Alliance of NYS YMCAs NJ YMCA State Alliance Watershed Agricultural Bear Grylls Survival Orange, Ulster, Suffolk, and Council Academy Nassau County Boces YMCA France Boys & Girls Club of Newark, Prep for Prep Young Adult Institute NJ Ruth Gottscho Kidney U.S. Geological Survey La Casa de Don Pedro Foundation EPA: CASTNET Catskill Watershed The Children's Hospital at Institute of Ecosystem Corporation Montefiore Studies Chartwells Tokyo YMCA National Atmospheric NJ Partnership for Healthy USA Immersion Deposition Program Kids NYC DEP

Contact information: Name: Dan Weir Position/Title: Director of Camping Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-845-985-2291 Camp Website/Facebook: www.frostvalley.org

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YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK/CAMP GREENKILL, MCALISTER, AND TALCOTT (NY)

Year founded: 1918

Camp location: Huguenot, NY – Stewart Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 700

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Coed

Camp size: 1000 acres / 405 hectares

Brief camp description: The New York YMCA Camps consist of three camps on one property: Greenkill, McAlister, and Talcott. Greenkill is a year-round conference and retreat center that runs our day camp and specialty camps during the summer. McAlister serves 7-11 –yr-olds in a traditional rustic camp setting. Talcott does the same for 12-16-yr-olds.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Thad Gifford-Smith Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-845-858-2210 Camp Website/Facebook: www.nyycamp.org

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YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER/CAMP CORY (NY)

Year founded: 1921

Camp location: Penn Yan, NY, 54 miles to Rochester NY Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 270 Overnight Campers/ 130 Day Campers

Camp season: May to October

Camp type: Co-ed Overnight and Day Camp

Camp size: 31 acres / 12.5 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Cory, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Rochester, has been serving families for more than 90 years. Situated on the shores of Keuka Lake, in the finger lakes region of New York, Cory serves more than 400 campers a day in both overnight and day camp. Camp Cory also serves the community in its spring and fall season through group rentals for schools and other community partnerships, as well as hosting programs like family camp and women’s wellness weekends. Overall Camp Cory gives children the opportunity to meet new kinds of people in a safe environment, free of the judgments and expectations of the outside world.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Patrick Foster Position/Title: Director of Operations Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-585-263-4241 Camp Website/Facebook: campcory.org

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YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER/CAMP GORHAM (NY)

Year founded: 1961

Camp location: Eagle Bay, NY (nearest airport Syracuse, NY)

Camp capacity (beds): 225

Camp season: Year-round camp – summer camp June – August

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 1500 acres / 607 hectares with 400-acre lake

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Gorham is located in the Adirondack Mountains of NY state on 1500 acres with a 400- acre private lake. The camp operates each summer with a wilderness adventure concentration welcoming approximately 1000 campers ages 7 – 16 in one or two-week sessions. YMCA Camp Gorham partners with Camp Corral and is an affiliate of the Armed Services YMCA serving military youth. In the spring and fall camp hosts retreats and in the winter cabin rentals are available. Camp Gorham is ACA certified and licensed by the Department of Health. The camp’s equestrian program is accredited by Certified Horsemanship Association. Summer activities include waterskiing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, horse lessons, wilderness, archery, mountain biking, athletics, high and low ropes and numerous arts activities. Every two-week camper has an outpost overnight experience with our trained staff. Campers primarily come from New York state, with others attending from Spain, Canada, France, China and across the US.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp Corral, ASYMCA, YMCA of Spain

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries - Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Jackie Rudolph Position/Title: Associate Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-315-357-6401 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campgorham.org

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AKRON AREA YMCA/AKRON ROTARY CAMP (OH)

Year founded: 1924

Camp location: Akron, Ohio

Camp capacity (beds): 100

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed, Special Needs

Camp size: 6 acres / 2.5 hectares

Brief camp description: Akron Rotary Camp is an independent non-profit operated by the Akron Area YMCA. The camp provides summer overnight and day camp for children and adults with disabilities. Throughout the year, Rotary Camp provides respite weekends and family events. While at camp, campers enjoy traditional camp activities while building social skills, independence, and providing parents and caregivers a much needed break. One half of our campers have autism. Other disabilities include developmental needs, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and mental health disorders.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Akron Area YMCA Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Unit Donovan’s Kids Camp (amputees & military kids) Local County Developmental Disability Boards Special Olympics

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries No Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Dan Reynolds Position/Title: Director of Camping Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-330.926.4952 Camp Website/Facebook: www.gotcamp.org

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AKRON AREA YMCA/CAMP NOAH (OH)

Year founded: 1930

Camp location: Akron, Ohio

Camp capacity (beds): 400

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 250 acres

Brief camp description: Camp Y-Noah is a traditional overnight and day camp. Each summer over 2,000 campers build friendships, gain independence, and develop social skills through traditional activities and immersive theme programs. Our year round equestrian center provides multiple opportunities for our campers and the greater community through lessons and trail rides. In addition to summer programs, Camp Y-Noah hosts a variety of year round groups through Outdoor Education and Leadership retreats.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Akron Children’s Hospital Diabetes Center Akron Urban League The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Welty Foundation Carnegie Mellon University Kent State University University of Akron Summit County Children’s Services

Contact information: Name: Dan Reynolds Position/Title: Director of Camping Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1.330.926.4952 Camp Website/Facebook: www.gotcamp.org

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YMCA OF CENTRAL OHIO/CAMP WILLSON (OH)

Year founded: 1918

Camp location: Bellefontaine, Ohio. Nearest airport: Columbus, Ohio 60 minutes

Camp capacity (beds): 400 beds

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 500 acres / 202 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Alfred L. Willson is centered around a 50 acre natural spring-fed lake formed during the last glacial period in Ohio 14,000 years ago. Located on County Road 11 in Bellefontaine, served 7,648 individuals last year in outdoor education and conferences and 1,259 children in summer camp. Programs at Camp Willson include outdoor education, horseback riding programs, and residential camp programs. The primary goal of our programs at Camp Willson is to help youth make a positive transition to young adulthood. The program’s objectives are to develop self-help skills and resiliency skills in youth. The activities that are offered include outdoor education, farm animal education, hiking, sports, swimming, arts and crafts, square dancing, high ropes and low ropes, climbing walls, campfires, cabin chats, and nutritious meals in the dining hall. The variety of camping programs at Camp Willson presents an innovative way to develop life skills for the youth in our community. The YMCA works with youth in partnership with parents to develop and implement core values in the lives of children and teens. Camp Willson recruits counselors from all over the world to work with our campers. The camp is nationally accredited by the American Camping Association.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA Camp Willson is part of the YMCA of Central Ohio. We have many community partners – a few examples, approximately 60 schools, Outdoor Education; Loco Arts – Artists in Residence; YMCA Camp Willson Catering (Social Enterprise) – has more than 50 community partners; Honda of America – YMCA 100th Celebration Farm to Table lead sponsor; Local Farm Systems Initiative; Myco Rising Farms

Contact information: Name: Jim Sexstone Position/Title: Executive Director, YMCA Camp Willson Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-513.383.0204 Camp Website/Facebook: http://ymcacolumbus.org.s108415.gridserver.com/willson https://www.facebook.com/YMCACampWillson/?ref=br_rs

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Name: Gwyn Stetler Position/Title: Director of Philanthropy (Development) Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-614.619.5553 or 1-937-593-9001 ext 3730 Camp Website/Facebook: http://ymcacolumbus.org.s108415.gridserver.com/willson https://www.facebook.com/YMCACampWillson/?ref=br_rs

Other information: We are excited to continue and grow and further develop our longstanding commitment to international partnerships. Thank you,

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YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI/CAMP ERNST (OH)

Year founded: 1928

Camp location: Burlington, Kentucky. 25 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati. 15 minutes from the airport

Camp capacity (beds): 750

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 365 acres /148 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Ernst is the most popular residential summer camp in the Greater Cincinnati area. We offer overnight programs each summer for campers ages 5-15. Steeped in tradition and built on the YMCA values of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect, Camp Ernst hosts campers who enjoy top notch counselors and make friends, doing a wide variety of activities including zipline, banana boat, 100 ft waterslide, giant swing, horseback riding, archery, nature, and much more!

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Mexico City Camp Corral

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Megan Gierhart Position/Title: Sr. Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-859-586-6181 Camp Website/Facebook: www.myycamp.org; www.facebook.com/campernst

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YMCA OF GREATER DAYTON/CAMP KERN (OH)

Year founded: 1910

Camp location: Oregonia, Ohio, USA. 45 Minutes to Dayton, OH

Camp capacity (beds): 637

Camp season: Year round (

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 485 acres / 196 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Kern is a year round residential camp and conference center that serves more than 30,000 guests a year across multiple program departments; Environmental Education, Group Rentals, Teambuilding, Summer Camp, Equestrian Programming and Ozone Zipline Adventures Canopy Tour. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive environment, where everyone is encouraged to learn and grow through the magic of camp and we strive to partner with like minded community organizations in order to provide camp experiences to all.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp Kern is a member of the YMCA of Greater Dayton.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries – Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries – Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries No focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Chris Addison Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-513-932-3756 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campkern.org / www.facebook.com/campkern

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GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA/CAMP CAMPBELL GARD (OH)

Year founded: Monday, June 28th 1926

Camp location: Hamilton, OH, USA, 55 minutes/48.1 miles (77.4km) from CVG International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 300

Camp season: March – end of November, Outdoor Education in Spring and Fall

Camp type: Co-ed, we have campers with and without disabilities (full integration)

Camp size: 660 acres / 267.1 Hectares

Brief camp description: Since 1926, YMCA Camp Campbell Gard has been dedicated to “Character Through Camping.” For over 90 years, our campers have reaped the benefits of mind, body, and spirit through the Y. the exciting camp programs we have developed for our campers lead them to new adventures, help them connect with nature, and teach them how they can be a wonderful friend and a great leader. Campers develop new friendships, enjoy action-packed days, and have amazing experiences that will live with them well into adulthood. At the heart of our camp are the Y’s three pillars – Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. These values drive our programming and our staff as they come to life each day.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Katie Depew Position/Title: Summer Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-513-867-0600 Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.ccgymca.org/ https://www.facebook.com/YmcaCampCampbellGard/

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YMCA OF GREATER TOLEDO/STORER CAMPS (OH)

Year founded: 1918

Camp location: Jackson, Michigan, USA 50 min from Detroit Metro Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 600

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: approx. 1300 acres / 526 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Storer Camps sits on approximately 1300 acres in the beautiful Irish Hills region of southeast Michigan. Founded in 1918 as the summer camp facility of the YMCA of Greater Toledo, YMCA Storer Camps has long served the communities of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The original 8 acres of Storer Camps sit on the South Center. Over time, Storer Camps grew to include most of the waterfront of the 240 acre Stony Lake. Storer Camps expanded to offer Outdoor Education starting in the late 1960's as one of the first programs in the United States. Currently, Camps operate on both sides of Stony Lake in what is called the North and South Centers. The North Center is home to the Outdoor School, as well as Youth and Teen Camp. The South Center operates from May- September and is the home of our Specialty and Day Camps.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Internal: University Y, Y Afterschool Learners, Youth Opportunities Program, Fitness and Wellness Instructors, Regional training opportunities, Michigan Y Camping Network External: Wasthenaw Camp Placement, Boys and Girls Club of Toledo, AG Bell, Summer Camp Placement, Tri-T, 130 schools in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio, Napoleon Lions Club, Lucas County Children’s Services

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Madeline Lombardo Position/Title: Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-517-536-8607 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcastorercamps.org

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YMCA OF GREATER TULSA/CAMP TAKATOKA (OK)

Year founded: 1909

Camp location: Wagoner, Oklahoma / 1 hour from Tulsa International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 225

Camp season: January; May - August

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 400 acres / 162 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Takatoka is an overnight camp conveniently located just 45 minutes from Tulsa on Lake Fort Gibson. Campers experience 410 acres of beautiful land with diverse geography including lakefront, grass plains, rolling hills and forest. Camp Takatoka provides the environment for an extraordinary range of outdoor activities, including wake boarding and a ropes course. Your child is sure to create lifelong friendships and memories. Camp Takatoka is available for rental year-round for companies, teambuilding, retreats, family reunions, girlfriend getaways, guys' weekends, and more. Call the camp office at 918-446-1424 or email [email protected] for rates and availability.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Greater Tulsa, Tulsa Area United Way

International Exchange Program interestS: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Andrew Folkmann Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-918-446-1424 Camp Website/Facebook: http://ymcatulsa.org/camptak

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YMCA OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE/CAMP COLLINS (OR)

Year founded: 1926

Camp location: Gresham, OR

Camp capacity (beds):296

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 131 acres / 53 hectares

Brief camp description: During the summer, YMCA Camp Collins provides a traditional, overnight summer program of one, two and three week camping opportunities for campers a between 2nd and 12th grade. As well as, all day summer day camp for youth between 1st and 6th grade. During the school year, we are conference and retreat center that provides Outdoor School, rentals and meeting space. YMCA Camp Collins is located on 131 acres along the historic Sandy River, just 15 miles from Downtown Portland, Oregon and 40 miles from Mt. Hood. The YMCA has been running programs continuously on the property since 1926.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Saitama (Japan) YMCA Summer Dynamic program – 2 weeks (1 week at camp, 1 week home stays and daily outings into the community)

International Exchange Program interests: Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Willard Burks Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-503-663-5813 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcacw.org; YMCACampCollins/Facebook

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN YMCA/CAMP CONRAD-WEISER/BYNEN WOOD DAY CAMP/THE OUTDOOR CENTER/DUBERSTEIN EQUESTRIAN CENTER (PA)

Year founded: 1948

Camp location: Reinholds, PA, 1 hour west of Philadelphia.

Camp capacity (beds): Approximately 400 beds total

Camp season: Camp is open year-round

Camp type: Co-ed, traditional camp

Camp size: 600 acres / 243 hectares - total

Brief camp description: We welcome you to the mountain and invite you to share in our Fire of Friendship, determined in our belief that every person shares the potential to grow in wisdom, to discover their unique and independent voice, to nurture others and to engage their communities. The fun and challenging programs we offer foster communication, trust, problem-solving and deeper spiritual connections, while preparing young people to lead and be led. The South Mountain YMCA Camps are more than a series of camping and retreat programs on the mountaintop, they are a way of life – a philosophy – that are exciting to explore and easy to embrace. YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser, our sleep-away camp, is a coed program for campers 7-16 years old with 1, 2, and 4 week sessions available. Our traditional camp programs include horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, creative arts, nature, adventure & teen leadership. We also offer a variety of specialty theme camps, adventure trips and international trips. We can’t wait to see you on the mountain!

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: The YMCA of Spain The YMCA of Hannover, Germany The YMCA of Russia

Contact information: Name: Nathan Brant Position/Title: CEO Email: [email protected] Telephone: 610-670-2267 Camp Website/Facebook: WWW.SMYMCA.ORG or Facebook at SMYMCACAMPS

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WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA/YMCA CAMP KRESGE (PA)

Year founded: 1953

Camp location: White Haven, PA, USA, 45 minutes to airport

Camp capacity (beds): 148

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 1,100 acres or 445.15 hectares

Brief camp description: (in one paragraph) The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA owns and operates YMCA Camp Kresge, a beautiful 1,100-acre facility located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Situated on the banks of beautiful Beaver Lake, YMCA Camp Kresge offers a wide variety of programs for the families, children, adults, school groups, corporate retreats and team building, facility rentals, and other organized groups.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Greater Valley YMCA, Greater Scranton YMCA, USA Immersion, CampEver, City of Wilkes-Barre, South Mountain YMCA Camps, PA Dept. of Education, YMCA of the USA

Contact information: Name: Michael B. McElhinney Position/Title: Sr. Director of Camping Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-570-443-2267 Skype: mike.mcelhinney1 Camp Website/Facebook: www.wbymca.org/camp_kresge |YMCA Camp Kresge

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YMCA OF GREATER PROVIDENCE/CAMP FULLER (RI)

Year founded: 1887

Camp location: Camp Fuller is located in South Kingstown, RI, USA, approximately 20 miles from the closest airport, TF Green, and about 30 miles from the capital city of Providence.

Camp capacity (beds): 305

Camp season: Seasonal, April 1-October 31 each year

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 69 acres/ approximately 30 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Fuller is a traditional co-educational summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-16. Our location on Point Judith Salt Pond is ideal for water activities like sailing and windsurfing, as well as many traditional land activities such as high ropes, archery and arts and crafts. Camp Fuller prides itself on a long-standing tradition of cultivating competent and experienced people. Many of our staff members are former campers who have a deep appreciation for camp and would like to share their experience and love for camp with the campers. We hire staff from around the country and around the world to provide diversity and a chance for cultural exchange. A health director, food service director, and on-site director provide leadership, supervision, and necessary health and safety experience. Campers live with their counselors in one of four divisions: two for boys and two for girls. The division consists of seven to nine cabins with typically eight campers and two staff per cabin. The cabins and divisions are important family-like structures.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp America, CCUSA, and ACA New England

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes

Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries Yes Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Kate Messier Position/Title: Vice President of Program Quality Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-401-521-9622 Skype: [email protected] Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/camps/camp-fuller Facebook: YMCA Camp Fuller

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YMCA OF GREENVILLE/CAMP GREENVILLE (SC)

Year founded: 1912

Camp location: Greenville, SC, USA

Camp capacity (beds): 320

Camp season: Year round, 12 months

Camp type: co-ed

Camp size: 1400+ acres / more than 570 hectares

Brief camp description: For over 100 years Y Camp Greenville has been owned and operated by the YMCA of Greenville. At 1400 acres, Camp Greenville is one of the largest Y Camps in the country. Its unique mountaintop setting and adventurous programs make for unforgettable experiences that provide a lifetime of memories. Four generations of families have called Camp Greenville home. Camp Greenville has 4 main offerings: summer camp, groups / retreats / events, school programs and chapel rentals.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries No

Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Cory Harrison Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-864-483-1231 Skype: coryharrisoncampdirector Camp Website/Facebook: www.campgreenville.org

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SIOUX YMCA/CAMP MARROWBONE (SD)

Year founded: 1971

Camp location: Dupree, South Dakota, 2.5 hours from nearest airport

Camp capacity (beds): 70 beds

Camp season: Summer with fall and spring opportunities

Camp type: Co-ed Camp

Camp size: 40 acres /16.2 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Marrowbone overlooks the Missouri River from a hidden prairie vista. Camp primarily serves the members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) Reservation by providing experiences that expand horizons, connect campers to others, and build a sense of belonging with the larger world. Our service area is in one of two of the poorest communities in the United States. With a 70% child poverty rate and high youth suicide and dropout rates, our campers are at-risk and need a lot of additional support. Camp is provided free of charge and we combine Lakota cultural programming such as tipi set up, bow making, beading, and storytelling with traditional overnight camp activities like canoeing, archery, and basketball. Our campers are 8-17 with our oldest serving in teen leadership roles around camp. As felt in the hearts of our communities, and stated in our song at every campfire, ‘Camp Marrowbone is for me’.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: 130+ partner Ys

Contact information: Name: Cait McGinnis Position/Title: Camp & Community Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-605.365.5232 Camp Website/Facebook: www.siouxymca.org

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YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHATTANOOGA/CAMP OCOEE (TN)

Year founded: 1923

Camp location: Ocoee, TN

Camp capacity (beds): 182

Camp season: Year Round Programming

Camp type: Co-Ed boys and girls 7-17

Camp size: 167 acres / 68 hectares

Brief camp description: Since 1923, Camp Ocoee has providing a traditional overnight camp experience, retreat center programs and cabin rentals to children, families, churches, schools and more. Our purpose is to provide experiences, under a strong Christian emphasis, that will strengthen the spirit, mind and body of all participants. We balance our traditions with the interests of today’s campers and guest by offering fun, exciting and safe activities.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Boys and Girls Club of Ocoee Region, Y-CAP, USDA, USFS

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries n/a Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries n/a Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: B.J. Davis Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-423-338-5588 Camp Website/Facebook: ymcacampocoee.org/ facebook.com/ymcacampocoee

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GREATER KINGSPORT FAMILY YMCA CAMP(TN)

Year founded: 1983

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

Camp capacity (beds): N/A

Camp season: Year around

Camp type: N/A

Camp size: N/A

Brief camp description: I am not coming for camp, per say. We offer a program called Outdoor Pursuits, which in a nutshell it is an outdoor program to provide the Y family and local community a resource for outdoor recreation and education while promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Hiking, outdoor education, kayaking, whitewater rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, and more! We facilitate a safe and comfortable group experience for people of all ages and abilities who want to explore the natural beauty of our area. It's all about getting people outside to enjoy our parks, forests, and recreation areas while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Plus, having fun in the great outdoors and unplugging with your Y family makes the experience that much better. We practice the Leave No Trace principles during all hikes and events.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: We have partnered with Bays Mountain Park and have brought in guests from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS), Leave No Trace (LNT), US Forestry Service, and local volunteers to offer special outdoor education opportunities.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries No Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries No Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries No focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information Name: Dustin Sims Position/Title: Youth & Teen Director – Outdoor Enrichment Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-423.765.9722 Camp Website/Facebook www.ymcakpt.org , www.facebook.com/ymcakpt

Other information: I’m attending to network and to engage in the outdoor education. Also, learn more about the “camp” demographic to engage them more for Outdoor Pursuits and future programs like BOLD/GOLD.

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YMCA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE/JOE C DAVIS Y OUTDOOR CENTER/CAMP WIDJIWAGAN (TN)

Year founded: 1998

Camp location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 15 minutes to BNA airport

Camp capacity (beds): 423

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 320 acres /129.5 ha

Brief camp description: The Joe C Davis YMCA Outdoor Center/Camp Widjiwagan is a residential and day camp branch of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. Resting along the shoreline on Percy Priest Lake, YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is located on 320 beautiful acres including four miles of lakefront and water access. During the summer months, YMCA Camp Widjiwagan operates a residential and day summer camp program. Throughout the year, the camp serves programs in equestrian, leadership adventures, and conferencing and retreats.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Easter Seals, MDA, Camp Ache-Away, Camp Sugar Falls

Contact information: Name: Matt Crawforth Position/Title: Overnight Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-6153602267 ext. 72415 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campwidji.org

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YMCA OF AUSTIN/CAMP MOODY (TX)

Year founded: 2018

Camp location: 959 Old San Antonio Road - 15 miles south of downtown Austin

Camp capacity (beds): 244 in cabins; treehouse village for family camp TBD

Camp season: Year-Round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 85 acres

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Moody is an 85 acre multi-use site for day and overnight camps, group events, retreats and outdoor education. Nestled along Onion Creek and scenic limestone bluffs, YMCA Camp Moody offers adventure and access to all, right in Austin's backyard. Being accessible for all (geographically, physically, and financially) is at the core of our vision. We are in the Capital Campaign public phase with over 84% of funds raised and planning for a ground breaking in January 2019 and plans to open for campers in summer 2020. Currently the YMCA of Austin hosts 22 day camp sites with over 1,000 children weekly, as well as multiple specialty camp programs at the various Y locations. By partnering with Hays CISD, we will serve as the districts outdoor education partner as well as the district-wide swim partner through the construction of a 10-lane enclosed natatorium at camp (funded by the school district and operated by the YMCA). YMCA Camp Moody facility memberships will be supported through the 2,000 square-foot fitness space on-site.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Hays Consolidated Independent School District, National Park Service RTCA Program, Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA), Texas Children in Nature Network (TX-CiNN), City of Austin, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Colin’s Hope

Contact information: Name: Megan Arnold, CFRE Position/Title: VP of Development Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-512-322-9622 x132 Camp Website/Facebook: www.austinymca.org/ymcacampmoody, https://www.facebook.com/AustinYMCA.CampMoody/

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YMCA OF METRO FORT WORTH/CAMP CARTER (TX)

Year founded: 1948

Camp location: Fort Worth, Texas (Western Side of the DFW Metro Area)

Camp capacity (beds): 240

Camp season: Summer Day and Overnight Camp, Year-round conferences, retreats, horse programs and Outdoor Education

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 360 acres /145.7 ha

Brief Camp Description: Since YMCA Camp Carter opened its gates in 1948, thousands of kids, adults and young people have enjoyed the property, activities and lodging at this unique location. Since the beginning, YMCA Camp Carter has been for all; offering scholarships and assistance to families and groups in need. YMCA Camp Carter is located on 360 acres of beautiful land just 7 miles from Downtown Fort Worth. Our property serves as a great retreat and oasis inside the 14th largest American city. That means we are close to home, school and work. School trips don’t require hours on a bus. Business retreats don’t require overtime pay or large travel budgets. YMCA Camp Carter offers it all. We have a top notch Outdoor Education team armed with a menu of classes that meet TEKS stands. Our Retreats department has experienced facilitators who can take your team through the paces on our low ropes or high ropes courses. Our chef can prepare great tasting and affordable meals that will make your forget you are at a camp. Our cabins are heated and air-conditioned and have restrooms and showers inside each.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: ASYMCA USA and Killeen

Contact information: Name: Andy Hockenbrock Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1 817-738-9241 Skype: ymcacampcarter Camp Website/Facebook: ymcacampcarter.org facebook.com/ymcacampcarter

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YMCA OF GREATER SAN ANTONIO/CAMP FLAMING ARROW (TX)

Year founded: 1927

Camp location: Hunt, TX USA. Closest Airport is in San Antonio- 80 miles away (name of closest city, country, distance to closest airport)

Camp capacity (beds): 216

Camp season: Summer Camp Only, a few weekend programs in May and August

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 213 acres / 86 hectares

Brief camp description: Our goal is to provide a summer camp experience rich in tradition centered on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith, and allowing campers to gain independence, a higher self-worth and life-long, positive memories. For instance, Pow Wow, our chapel time, is led by an assigned cabin (teaching responsibility) and a lesson is taught about the value of the day (e.g. Monday is devoted to discussing the value of caring.) Our staff wear their value t-shirts daily to remind all campers what the emphasis is for that day. Even discipline is structured around our values: for instance, a time-out for being uncaring and disrespectful to a fellow camper. Activities are taught with the premise of respecting the safety rules and always having faith in yourself and others. Each evening is concluded with an in-cabin devotional, called Embers, which closes the day by reflecting on the daily value, daily activities and fellowship with cabinmates and counselors. These values transcend the camp session and supplement the values taught at home. The YMCA Ragger Program is also offered for those youth and staff who wish to be a part of a more spiritual self-growth program.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Y of Mexico Camp Corral Seven Stars Foundation San Antonio Housing Authority SCOPE

Contact information: Name: Wendy Mieske Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-830-238-4631 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcacampflamingarrow.org

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YMCA OF GREATER WILLIAMSON COUNTY/CAMP TWIN LAKES (TX)

Year founded: 1990

Camp location: Cedar Park, Texas. Williamson County

Camp capacity (beds): 144

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-ed and Family

Camp size: 55 Acres

Brief camp description: Through a partnership with Williamson County, the YMCA manages and operates a full slate of Camps and activities on the 55 acres at Twin Lakes Park for the benefit of residents and YMCA campers. Offering Day Camp for over 550 campers per day, day programs for dozens of schools and now Overnight camping with the completion of the 12 cabins, Dining Hall and other overnight amenities. Facilities include a Tango Tower with dual zipline, Wet Willie water slide, canoeing, archery, low ropes course, sports fields, paintball, educational curriculum for schools and plenty of hiking.

Your camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Geater Williamson County. Williamson County Parks & Recreation. City of Cedar Park. LCRA, Lower Colorado River Authority.

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries. No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Rachel Wacker Position/Title: Overnight Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-512-250-9622 Camp Website/Facebook: https://ymcagwc.org/locations/ymca-camp-twin-lakes/

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YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES/CAMP SEYMOUR (WA)

Year founded: 1905

Camp location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, 53 miles drive from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 314

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 138 acres / 56 hectares

Brief camp description: YMCA Camp Seymour is a co-ed overnight camp tucked into a private bay in the Puget Sound. With our moss-covered rainforest fir groves and abundant marine life, Seymour embodies the Pacific Northwest’s iconic beauty. Our campers come from all over the world, but most of them are local to the Pierce and Kitsap Counties, represented by our YMCA’s service area. We are commitment to inclusion, diversity, environmental stewardship, core values. Through those lenses, campers experience a wide variety of activities in a regular day of camp at Seymour that range from natural sciences, to leadership, to fun.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Camp Corral Muscular Dystrophy Association Olympic National Forest OSPI/Walmart Summer Meals Program

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No. Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries focused on sharing camp best practices Yes

Contact information: Name: Lincoln McLain Position/Title: Senior Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-253-884-3392 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campseymour.org

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YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE/BOLD & GOLD PROGRAMS (WA)

Year founded: 1996

Camp location: Urban basecamp located in Seattle, WA, with course areas occurring throughout the Pacific Northwest

Camp capacity (beds): 9-12 students per crew, several crews are in the field at once

Camp season: Primarily June – August; Custom courses are available September-May

Camp type: Wilderness-based leadership courses including backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering and river rafting

Camp size: N/A

Brief camp description: Boys and Girls Outdoor Leadership Development (BOLD & GOLD) is an immersive wilderness-based leadership program. We engage youth on one-, two-, and three-week backcountry expeditions including backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, and river rafting. Our goal is to increase confidence, courage, emotional intelligence, wonder, and community awareness in our participants. BOLD & GOLD creates positive change in the lives of the youth by providing guided real-life challenges to demonstrate to youth their own capabilities. Individually and as a team they work to develop communication skills, confidence, and emotional intelligence through our proven curriculum. As a part of a BOLD & GOLD trip, each participant will help make decisions for the group, learn the art of delegating to the other youth, and help peers resolve conflict.

In addition to the positive social-emotional development experienced by these youth, BOLD & GOLD also is making great strides to connect youth from different background with each group representing a cross section of the community. By creating relationships and building trust with leaders, parents, and teachers from schools and other non-profits, as well as the Y, we can recruit youth that are hard to reach. The result is teams that might include a low-income foster child, an affluent private school student, a refugee, and a rural middle-class youth all exploring nature and leadership together. Additionally, iconic natural settings create the ideal environment to work together as a team and draw on the spiritual experience that a break from the stresses of modern life and the distractions of technology provides. We prepare young people to be the next generation of multicultural leaders.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Summer Search- Seattle and Northern California offices; The Woods Project, Houston, Texas; Tulalip Tribes of WA; Villa Academy, Seattle, WA; Annie Wright School and Charles Wright School, Tacoma, WA; Salmon Bay Middle School, Seattle, WA; Gibson Ek School, Issaquah, WA; Waskowitz Environmental Leadership School, Burien, WA; Latinos Outdoors, Seattle, WA; Seattle Bouldering Project

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Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 206 839 8913 Camp Website/Facebook: www.ymcaleadership.org / www.facebook.com/BOLDGOLDSEATTLE

Other information: BOLD & GOLD is the combination of two programs, Passages Northwest (PNW) and YBoys. PNW began outside of the Y in 1996 in Seattle, WA to inspire girls and women to develop leadership and courage through the integrated exploration of the arts and the natural environment. YBoys, started at the YMCA of Greater Seattle in 2006 and was the little brother program of PNW. The two joined forces as BOLD & GOLD in 2011, and the following year started expanding to Ys across the US. Currently, this program has spread to over 25 communities including locations in Minnesota, California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Florida. As these expansion sites respond to local need and focus on enjoying outdoor opportunities in their region, each program is consistent in terms of curriculum and quality. Our national team supports each local BOLD & GOLD with extensive staff training and risk management. Please contact us if you are interested in partnering or starting a program at your Y!

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YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE/CAMP COLMAN (WA)

Year founded: 1912

Camp location: Longbranch, WA, 58 miles from Seattle/Tacoma International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 250

Camp season: Seasonal; February-November

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 100 acres / 40.5 hectares

Brief camp description: Located on the Case Inlet in Lower Puget Sound, Camp Colman is within easy driving distance from Seattle. With 100 acres of forest, a mile of beachfront and an enclosed saltwater lagoon, Colman is the perfect place to explore nature and enjoy various camp activities like archery, arts and crafts, boating, marine science, stand-up paddle boarding, a climbing tower, giant swing, vertical playpen, swimming and water slides, log-rolling, our beloved “Dork Dance” - where campers get to dress up in their goofiest outfits - and more! Camp Colman is a great environment for youth in grades 1-12 to enjoy our summer programs of traditional camp and teen leadership opportunities. Other programming hosted at Camp Colman includes family weekends, conferences and retreats, Outdoor Environmental Education, local community events, partnering with other local youth-serving organizations and our other 12 YMCA of Greater Seattle branches for special events.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Greater Seattle, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Fauntleroy Church, Rainier Athletes, Big Brothers Big Sisters of King and Snohomish Counties, Hopelink, Solid Ground, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Mary’s Place, Odessa Brown, Assistance League of Seattle, Tulalip Tribes, Turning Point, Rainier Athletes, Friends of the Children, Friends with Youth, Treehouse for Kids, and over 50 elementary and middle schools in the Pacific Northwest.

Contact information: Name: Meredith Cambre Position/Title: Senior Executive Director, Camping & Outdoor Leadership Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 206 382 5009 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campcolman.org / www.facebook.com/YMCACampColman

Before our general summer programming begins, we lend our residence camp and staff to hosting a partnership with Camp Oasis through the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Camp Oasis partners with residential summer camps around the country to enrich the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by providing them with a safe and supportive camp community. Since all of the campers (and many of the adults) at Camp Oasis are living with inflammatory bowel disease

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(IBD), our partnership with Oasis staff members is built on the highest standards of care and support to help everyone experience the joys of camp and healthy balance of recreation and relaxation while making new friends. To learn more about Camp Oasis and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, visit http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/get-involved/camp-oasis/

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YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE/CAMP ORKILA (WA)

Year founded: 1906

Camp location: Orcas Island, WA, 1 mile from Eastsound Airport, 120 miles from Seattle/Tacoma International Airport

Camp capacity (beds): 840

Camp season: Year-round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 400 acres / 161.8 hectares

Brief camp description: Located on beautiful Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands in Washington State, the main camp site encompasses 280 acres of private beach, preserved forest and open fields, making Camp Orkila the perfect setting for outdoor activities and the most colorful sunsets imaginable. Our summer programs for youth in grades 3-12 offer a range of choices from traditional camps, specialty offerings, expeditions and teen leadership opportunities. Activities include horseback riding, kayaking, zip-lining, archery, gaga-ball, marine science, a climbing tower, arts and crafts, an outdoor swimming pool, and expedition trips by sailboat, sea kayak or bicycle. Other programming hosted at Camp Orkila includes family weekends, conferences and retreats, Outdoor Environmental Education, local community events, partnering with local youth-serving organizations and our other 12 YMCA of Greater Seattle branches for special events.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: YMCA of Greater Seattle, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Southwest Youth & Family Services: New Futures, Big Brothers Big Sisters of King and Snohomish Counties, Hopelink, Sao Paulo Brazil YMCA, Solid Ground, Major Taylor, Mary’s Place, Odessa Brown, Assistance League of Seattle, Tulalip Tribes, Turning Point, Friends of the Children, Friends with Youth, Treehouse for Kids, SeaDoc Society and over 80 elementary and middle schools in the region.

Contact information: Name: Dimitri Stankevich Position/Title: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 360 376 2678 Camp Website/Facebook: www.camporkila.org / www.facebook.com/YMCACampOrkila

Other information:In addition to the main campsite on Orcas Island the Camp has a 120-acre private island called Satellite Island and 10 acres on a mountain side lake on Orcas Island. Campers throughout the summer frequent both of these locations from main camp for extended camp experiences through day trips, overnight trips, and even week-long specialty programming.

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WENATCHEE VALLEY YMCA/LAKE WENATCHEE CAMP (WA)

Year founded: 1927

Camp location: Leavenworth, Washington, USA. Seattle-Tacoma international Airport is approx 115.4 miles from our camp. Pangborn Memorial Airport in East Wenatchee is approx 50.1 miles away from camp.

Camp capacity (beds): 150 beds

Camp season: Full capacity seasonally May 1 – November 30. Limited operations Dec 1-April 30

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 25.28 Acres / 10.23 hectares

Brief camp description: Since 1927, our 26 acre camp has made its home on the north shore of beautiful Lake Wenatchee, just off Highway 2 in north central Washington State. We are 21 miles west of Leavenworth and 25 miles east of Stevens Pass. We currently serve over 3500 youth, teens, adults and families per year with camping operations seasonally May 1st - November 30th. Our thoughtfully developed site features 22 buildings, 10 main program areas, and access to acres of hiking trails. Special site features include one half mile of waterfront that looks out across the lake into the Glacier Peak Wilderness area. Our rustic camp setting offers programs that develop spirit, mind and body in the YMCA tradition. We are far more than a summer resident for youth. We offer two annual family camps, Outdoor and Environmental Education, and conference and retreat facilities for Group Rentals.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries - Yes Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries – Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries - Maybe Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries - Yes Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries Yes focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Tim McElravy Position/Title: Camping Services Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: + 15097639622 mobile +15096306782 Skype: lwycamp Camp Website/Facebook: www.lwycamp.org; - www.facebook.com/LWYCAMP

Other information: Instagram – lwycamp Twitter - @LWYCAMP YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/LWYMCACAMP

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YAKIMA FAMILY YMCA/CAMP DUDLEY (WA)

Year founded: 1937

Camp location: Yakima WA closest town camp located on White Pass

Camp capacity (beds): 130

Camp season: Year around

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 13 acres / 5.25 hectares

Brief camp description: Camp Dudley is a 13 acre camp nestled along Clear Lake. We are a year around facility running 7 weeks of summer camp program. We run school and retreat programs the rest of the year along with a healthy family camp program. The camp is located high in the Central cascade mountains.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in Brazil

International Exchange Program interests: Sending International Camp Counselors to YMCA Camps in other countries No Receiving International Camp Counselors from YMCAs in other countries Yes Sending campers to YMCA resident camps in other countries No Receiving campers from YMCAs in other countries No Engaging in international Y-to-Y partnerships with YMCAs in other countries No focused on sharing camp best practices

Contact information: Name: Kyle McPherson Position/Title: Camp Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 509 930-6792

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CAMP JORN YMCA (WI)

Year founded: 1953

Camp location: Manitowish Waters, WI USA

Camp capacity (beds): 206

Camp season: Year round

Camp type: Co-ed

Camp size: 70 acres / 28.3 ha

Brief camp description: Camp Jorn YMCA is situated on a peninsula of mature pine forest in Wisconsin’s Northern Highland State Forest. Located on the shores of Rest Lake, part of the Manitowish Chain of Lakes. We serve over 500 children from 5 -17 years of age in resident and day camp programs each summer. Camp Jorn has been it’s own independent YMCA since 2007 and serves kids from all over the country and globe.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners:

Contact information: Name: Elizabeth Mayer Position/Title: Senior Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1- 715-543-8808 Camp Website/Facebook: www.campjornymca.org/ @Camp.Jorn.YMCA.1953

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CAMP MANITO-WISH YMCA (WI)

Year founded: 1919

Camp location: Boulder Junction WI – 20 minutes from Minocqua WI – 1h 45m drive to Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee WI

Camp capacity (beds): 240

Camp season: Year Round Summer Camp: June - August Outpost: June - August Leadership: April – October and January – February

Camp type: Resident Camp – Wilderness Tripping

Summer Camp: Single gender – 1st half of summer is boys camp and 2nd half is girls camp Outpost: Single gender trips Leadership: Co-ed

Camp size: 308 acres / 125 hectares and another 100 acres / 40+ hectares of campsites throughout the Northwoods

Brief camp description: Located in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin, we border the town of Boulder Junction. With around 300 acres of pristine land and lakefront property, and a Wisconsin State Forest neighboring our camp, we have countless opportunities to be closer with nature and learn more about what the Northwoods has to offer. Our 100 year old Summer Camp provides a combination of traditional camp activities (archery, horsemanship, swimming, etc.) AND wilderness tripping for youth entering 5th through 10th grade. There are separate boys and girls sessions; offering two, two-week sessions and one, four-week session for both boys camp and girls camp. Boys Camp runs from mid June to mid July, and girls camp runs from mid July to mid August Our programming puts emphasis on the wilderness experience and we use it as a resource to facilitate the growth and leadership development.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Independent YMCA

Contact information: Name: Ally Sheehan Position/Title: Summer Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-715-385-2312 Camp Website/Facebook: www.manito-wish.org

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GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA/CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA (WI)

Year founded: 1937

Camp location: Suring, Wisconsin, USA (50 Miles to Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay)

Camp capacity: 200 beds

Camp season: Year Round

Camp type: Co-Ed

Camp size: 150 Acres or 61 hectares

Brief camp description: Owned and operated by the Greater Green Bay YMCA, Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya is located by Mountain, Wisconsin nestled in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest on the banks of Chute Pond. With 2 private bodies of water our 150 acre facility is home to newly renovated buildings, and an abundance of nature. Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya is a camp rich in 81 years of tradition. We are founded on the 4 core values of the YMCA and are known for being the “Place of Friends.” Here we practice kindness and friendship and cultivate in campers a love of the outdoors, a sense of adventure, and deep self acceptance. We specialize in a wide range of watercraft programs as well as up to 2 week backpacking, canoe trips in the Boundary Waters of the U.S. and Canada.

Camp current YMCA and/or external partners: Greater Green Bay YMCA

Contact information: Name: Jordan Baxter Position/Title: Director of Program Development and Marketing Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-715 276 7116 Camp Website/Facebook: http://www.campunahliya.org/

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