YMCA Camp Willson Outdoor Education allows teachers to enhance student learning experiences and add to their curriculum. Each program promotes students’ understanding of team building, nature and the YMCA Core Values — Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Raising The BAR For Youth
YMCA Youth Development programs empower youth to reach their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging, realizing and celebrating achievement and cultivating positive relationships. Our Youth Development programs are guided by our YMCA core values and take place in safe and inclusive spaces.
Our programs are intentionally designed to focus on our primary outcomes:
Belonging
Youth are respected and welcomed into a community where they can express their individuality.
Achievement
Youth build new skills, and their accomplishments are recognized.
Relationships
Youth form meaningful connections, promoting well-being and combating social isolation.
Core Values
Youth are guided by our Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Safety
Youth are protected from physical and emotional harm.
Inclusion
Youth receive equal access to opportunities and resources.
Availability
Find What Works For You
Our lodging, meeting space and programming fill quickly. We encourage groups to make reservations well ahead of time and accept bookings up to a year in advance.
Overnight Packing List
What to Bring to Camp
We suggest older play clothes and clothes that students enjoy wearing. Please pack all clothes in a drawstring, duffel or laundry bag. Pack toiletries, swimsuits, towels and shoes in a small backpack or day bag.
