Main Camp
Caring ... Honesty ... Respect ... Responsibility
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Fun, friendship, and character development, guided by positive role models, in a safe outdoor environment.
"My son had a wonderful time, and learned a great deal about the importance to contributing to a group,
consistently and dependably, so that all the work (and fun!) gets done."
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Main Camp offers middle-school-age boys and girls the opportunity to grow both as individuals and as members of their peer group.
Cabin groups live, work, and play together, enjoying activities as a group while learning to respect each other's differences.
Each camper also embarks on an individual journey in three camptivity classes that change each week and two hours of free choice activities daily.
From morning "reflections" to bedtime "taps talks" campers grow in spirit, mind, and body, learning YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in a supportive setting.
Evening activities bring all cabin groups together to enjoy campfires and large-group games.
Two-week sessions include all-camp team activities mid-session that stress participation and cooperation over winning.
Ranchers Option for entering 6th through 8th Graders, Sessions 2-5
Main Campers entering 6th through 8th grade with at least three years of horseback riding lessons at Camp Echo (or the
equivalent) may choose to be Ranchers, joining a small group of other campers who also have a passion for horseback riding.
While other campers participants complete Camptivity rotations, this special group receives specialized riding instruction from a highly trained Ranch Camp Instructor!
Change for 2012 Ranchers will enjoy Ranch Camp for one week of camptivities and participate in other Main Camp camptivities for the other week. Refer to
our FAQs for more information.
Extra Fee: $195
Sailing Specialty Camp Option for any Main Camp Camper, Sessions 3 and 5
Specially designed for campers with a great interest in Sailing, the Sailing Specialty Camp is being offered
during Sessions 3 and 5. Campers will spend their mornings receiving focused sailing instruction during both weeks.
They will learn to sail all of the boats in the area, participate in races, and learn advanced techniques.
Extra Fee: $295
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Dates, Capacity, Eligibility, and Pricing
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The dates and fees listed below are correct for 2012
Session 1, Sun June 10 to Sat June 16 (7 days)
8 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 9-11 Campers
Entering Grades 6 or 7
Fee: $835 ($695 for Members of any YMCA)
Session 2, Sun June 17 to Fri June 29 (13 days)
14 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 9-11 Campers
Entering Grades 6, 7, or 8
Fee: $1425 ($1185 for Members of any YMCA)
Session 3, Sun July 1 to Fri July 13 (13 days)
15 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 9-11 Campers
Entering Grades 6, 7, or 8
Fee: $1305 ($1085 for Members of any YMCA)
Session 4, Sun July 15 to Fri July 27 (13 days)
14 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 9-11 Campers
Entering Grades 6, 7, or 8
Fee: $1425 ($1185 for Members of any YMCA)
Session 5, Sun July 29 to Fri Aug 10 (13 days)
12 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 9-11 Campers
Entering Grades 6, 7, or 8
Fee: $1245 ($1035 for Members of any YMCA)
Session 6, Sun Aug 12 to Fri Aug 17 (6 days)
6 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 10-11 Campers
Entering Grades 6, 7, or 8
Fee:* $835 ($695 for Members of any YMCA)
*Campers returning to from 2012 Sessions 1, 2, 3, or 4 will receive discounted rates:
Fee: $655 ($545 for Members of any YMCA)
Program content is the same across 13-day sessions.
Price incentives help equalize enrollment.
Scholarships and monthly payment plans are available.
See the Registration Form for more information.
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