Welcome to YMCA Camp Bernie, where summertime for your child means opportunities for independence, self-discovery, and personal growth!
Every child deserves to belong. The joyful, wooded world of YMCA Camp Bernie has an indescribable magic that children have been finding for over 65 years. Our welcoming community creates an environment of exploring and taking risks to achieve meaningful goals.
Sending your child to summer camp means investing in their physical, social, emotional, and mental health. At Camp Bernie, we unplug from technology so your child can reduce their levels of stress, learn new skills, immerse in the beauty of nature, and make genuine connections.
With an accepting atmosphere that empowers kids with appropriate life-skill-building challenges, your child will come away from their experience with Camp Bernie Confidence.
At Camp Bernie, summer means friends, fun, and personal growth.
We value the trust you place in us, and the safety and health of our campers are our top priority. Day campers are led by well-chosen role models who lead quality programs through the lens of our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. These values and programs build a camper’s sense of community and belonging as they participate in building new friendships, exploring new activities, and gaining a sense of self-worth and confidence.
Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities throughout the week including archery, rock climbing, swimming, canoeing, and arts programs. Day Camp is for youth entering kindergarten through 11th grade.
Campers can Immerse themselves in the full Camp Bernie experience.
Overnight Camp is a natural extension of the Day Camp experience, with an expanded menu of programming and even more opportunities for skill development. Your camper will learn to be more responsible, more independent, and make new friends.
Camp Bernie is a special place where you can be you. We believe all children deserve an opportunity to find themselves in a community that supports and embraces their true character while having the best summer of their lives filled with fun and adventure. Overnight Camp is for youth entering 2nd through 10th grade.
Information on our 2024 Open House dates will be published on our Upcoming Events page, or email us at info@campbernieymca.org for a link to our Virtual Open House videos.
