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KIDS ... SAY HELLO TO FUN

  • WOW Activities!
    You won’t believe all the amazing things you get to do each and every day!
  • Awesome Outdoors!
    Your backyard will be 365 acres of woods, fields, creeks and a lake!
  • Cool Counselors!
    Last year's 2,900 campers thought their counselor was "Great!"
  • New Friends!
    Bring 'em or make 'em. You can bet you'll end up with a bunch.
  • Lots o' Awards!
    At Camp Ernst you are guaranteed to win at least one award, plus you are eligible to get tons more!

 

PARENTS ... SAY HELLO TO CONFIDENCE

  • Accredited
    We follow the health, safety, and program standards set by the ACA (American Camp Association), the recognized authority of the industry.
  • Health Care
    There are two licensed nurses on site each week to administer health care and medications.
  • Affordable for All
    Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors, we are able to provide opportunities to help with the cost of one week of summer camp. Click here to find out more about our scholarships. Some deadlines apply.
  • Delicious, Nutritious Food
    The food is always kid-friendly with picky-eater and vegetarian options. We accommodate food allergies.
  • YMCA Character Building
    Your child will be coached, encouraged, and rewarded to grow in body, mind, spirit, and friendship. Everything we do is based on our core values: honesty, caring, responsibility, and respect.

 


 Summer Spot Saver

“I think the awards he received made him feel good about himself – it’s obvious you place a high value on respecting others and teamwork. We were impressed that he could do so well going into an environment which was foreign to him. He wants to come back next year!”

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