YMCA Camp Ernst

for youth development
for healthy living
for social responsibility

YMCA Camp Ernst

CE90CE: Camp's 90th Anniversary dinner will be Saturday October 20th, 6 PM at the Valley Dining Hall. Help us celebrate 90 years of excellence as Greater Cincinnati's premiere camping experience with our dearest friends, partners, and supporters! Get your tickets today here!

JOIN OUR SUMMER STAFF TEAM: Applications for summer 2019 are online Oct 1st! For information about available positions and how to apply, click here.

FALL PROGRAMMING: Ranch Days, Ranch Weekends, Camp Weekends, and MORE! Register here!

2019 SUMMER REGISTRATION: It's not too early to save your spot! Register now, save on the weekly camp rate, get set up to make payments for your camp sessions, give Camp for Christmas...and don't miss out on the week of your choice for next summer!

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 »