YMCA Camp Kirkwood
Summer Camp at Camp Kirkwood
YMCA Camp Kirkwood offers all youth countless opportunities to laugh, learn, lead, and make lasting friendships. Campers are spending time in nature unplugged and surrounded by God's creation of 195 acres of natural beauty.
At YMCA Camp Kirkwood, we build a brave space for a community of compassionate, enthusiastic, and adventurous individuals. We do this through making new and long-lasting friendships, outdoor experiences, skill development, and that kind of silly, goofy fun that can only make sense at camp!
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Offering financial assistance for those who qualify.
Overnight Camp
Ages: 7-15 Years
2025 Member Cost: $823 per week Non Member Cost: $848 per week
Spend a week overnight at YMCA Camp Kirkwood! Unplug from everyday life and grow in self-confidence, while seeking adventure and connecting with others. Campers will stay in a cabin with 10-12 other campers, always supported by two qualified counselors. Unlike any summer before, campers will have a BIG opportunity to develop skills and grow in their own passions through selecting a major (primary focus area) and electives (just because you want to) to design their week of camp. Check out all the activities we provide from water to land, and every space in between. We have what you are looking for!
Please see below for the dates and theme of each week:
Week 1: June 8 - 13, Wild Wild West
Week 2: June 15 – 20, Mystery Detective
Week 3: June 22 – 27, Outerspace
Week 4: June 29 – July 4, 4th of July/America
Week 5: July 6- July 11 Spirit Week
Week 6: July 13 – 18, International Week
Week 7: July 20 – 25, Christmas in July
Week 8: July 27 – August 1, Tropical Paradise
Week 9: August 3 – August 8, So you think you can CAMP!
Camp in a Nutshell
Overnight campers have a fully elective schedule. This means they get to choose what activity area they want to focus on. Campers go to the same major and minor every day, allowing them to gain skill progression, rotate through electives and enjoy pool, open waterfront, and cabin activities daily. Campers choose one Major, Minor and Elective. All campers will get a chance to go down the zipline, try the v-swing, swim and boat outside of their majors and minors activities.
Majors
Minors
Minors are a one-hour activity block every day. This lets campers explore other interests they may have and time to learn the fundamentals of that specific area.
Aquatics: Make a splash this summer diving into the water, playing water games, even a little synchronized swimming! All while learning the importance of water safety both in and out of the water. *Must pass swim test*
World Sports: Welcome to the world of sports! Learn the basic rules and skills necessary to play sports from around the world. Soccer, cricket, basketball, volleyball, kin ball, even quidditch too!
Ropes ages 7+
Paddle Sports
Target Sports
Trail Blazers
Electives
Adventure Camp
Ages: 12-15 Years
2025 Member Cost: $527 a week Non Member Cost: $537 a week
Adventure camp is “in-tents,” sleeping under the stars, cooking over a campfire, canoeing down the river, learning outdoor living skills and so much more! Campers will grow, try new things, develop lifelong skills and friendships as they participate in adventure activities and a trip. They will also get a chance to do traditional camp activities like archery, zipline, and swimming.
Week : June 15th- June 20th
2 Week Camp
Ages: 7-15 Years
2025 Member Cost: $1398 Non Member Cost: $1423
Do you ever wish you could stay at camp forever? Check out our new 2 week Camp, it's twice the fun, 2x's the adventure and two days full of surprises! Campers will experience double the time spent on majors and minors allowing for more skill progression, plus more elective choices. That means a Two-mendous time! 2 week campers will also get the chance to participate in some exciting off-site trips.
Week: July 13th - 25th
Mini Camp
Ages: 5-9 Years
2025 Member Cost: $348 per Session Non Member Cost: $358 per session
Mini Camp is an excellent way to introduce campers to all the amazing fun camp has to offer. Campers will take part in a two-night/three-day program full of activities such as V-swing, Boating, and everyone’s favorite, the Zipline.
Leaders In Training
Age: 16 Years
2025 Member Cost: $1183 Non Member Cost: $1208
The Leaders in Training (LIT) program is designed for campers looking to build strong leadership skills and valuable life skills that can be used at school, home and within the community- not just at camp! In this two weeklong session LIT’s will spend time each day focusing on teambuilding, skill progression, service projects, and mentoring younger campers. LIT’s will be led by our staff and directors as they practice leadership development in the core areas of faith, respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility. LIT campers will also participate in off-site trips.
Youth Day Camp
Ages: 5-15 Years
Day Camp is a great way to spend your summer days. We offer a fun-filled day camp experience for campers. Grouped by age campers make the journey to activities under the supervision of counselors. Each camper will have the chance to participate in land and water activities. Day Camp is a great way to experience outdoor camp with the comfort of returning home each day!
Please see below for the dates and theme of each week:
Week 1: June 9 - 13, Wild Wild West
Week 2: June 16 – 20, Mystery Detective
Week 3: June 23 – 27, Outerspace
Week 4: June 23 – July 4, 4th of July/America
Week 5: July 7- July 11 Spirit Week
Week 6: July 14 – 18, International Week
Week 7: July 21 – 25, Christmas in July
Week 8: July 28 – August 1, Tropical Paradise
Week 9: August 4 – 8, So you think you can CAMP!
Bus Pick Up & Drop Off
Location & Times
*For both Hampstead and Wilmington locations, please try to be there by 7:00am*
Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Camp Activities
- Hatchets*
- V-Swing
- Arts & Crafts
- Kangaroo Jumper
- BB Guns
- Mountain Biking*
- Tree Climbing
- High Ropes*
- Hiking
- Power Pole*
- Slingshots
- Gaga Ball
- Zipline
- Boating
- Archery
- Pool
- And many more!
*Must be age 10+ to participate in activity.
Friend Referral Discount
Everyone knows camp is better with friends. For a limited time only, you can earn a discount for every friend you refer who signs up for summer camp! Just tell your friend to mention your name when they register and we will apply your discount directly to your account.
For each overnight camp referral, you'll earn $100!
For each day/specialty camp referral, you'll earn $50!
Most importantly, the time you spend with your friends at camp will be priceless. We can't wait to see you and your pals there!
