YMCA Camp Ernst

for youth development
for healthy living
for social responsibility

YMCA Camp Ernst

NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION: An optional session if you can't make it to open house that gives your family the chance to meet a few counselors, take a tour of camp, and hear from the directors what their best tips on preparing for camp are! Tues, May 22 or Weds, May 30 at 6:30pm. RSVP to 859-586-6181 or [email protected]

OPEN HOUSE: Come meet the counselors, ride a horse, make a s'more, taste the camp food, try the zipline, and see why thousands of campers call Camp Ernst their second home! Sunday June 3 from 1-4pm.

SUMMER IS COMING!: REGISTER for your summer camp session. Some sessions are already full for certain age groups. Not sure about what week? Pick your most likely and you can switch weeks with no penalty as long as there's availability.

to Fun

WOW Activities, Awesome Outdoors, Cool Counselors, and Much More! You won’t believe all the amazing things you get to do each day! Your backyard will be 365 acres of woods, fields, creeks and a lake! You’ll end up with a bunch of new friends and tons of great experiences. GO »

to Confidence

Accredited, Healthy, and Caring! We follow the health, safety, and program standards set by the American Camp Association and keep two licensed nurses on site each week. Your child will be coached, encouraged, and rewarded to grow in body, mind, spirit, and friendship. GO »

to Dedication

Record Breaking Staff! 87% of our staff is returning to Camp Ernst for another summer to carry on the tradition of excellence that they all enjoyed as campers. Our staff of high school and college students are committed to helping young people develop into caring, responsible citizens. GO »