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Visit Our YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir Website
darin.borgstadter[AT]ymcatvidaho.org
shana.steiger[AT]ymcatvidaho.org
301 Horsethief Road
Cascade, Idaho 83611
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CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Y Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is dedicated to helping children grow and build self esteem while living by our four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Campers make friends and have great role models while having the experience of a life time.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Travel, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about 8 miles east of Cascade Idaho on 410 acres of beautiful mountain wilderness. With our waterfront along Horsethief Reservoir, Archery range and one of a kind Climbing tower we have many activities to choose from. With good nutritious food to eat and options at every meal.
CAMP FACILITIES: We currently maintain ten Cabins five heated Yurts and four Platform tents. All cabins are weatherized and have indoor bathrooms and showers. Our Yurts are conveniently located close to a modern shower house and bathroom. The platform tents are short walk to restroom facilities. We serve our meals in the majestic Triple J lodge. With alternate meeting sites available as well.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp has a strong belief in developing our staff as well as our campers. We live by our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
We are ACA accredited and make the safety of our campers and staff our highest priority.
We want our campers to gain self-esteem and confidence through the activities we provide. They will make new friends and enjoy themselves while appreciating all that nature has to offer.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer an extensive leadership training program that will help you progress in your leaderships skills in any area. Whether it be here at camp or out in the world beyond the skills and decision making ability you learn here will put you out front.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: All of our programs offer financial assistance and no one is turned away due to the inability to pay.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We Offer family camp for all those families that wish to experience camp together as a family. Activities are scheduled with family time as a priority.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Currently Y Camp is a three season camp offering summer camp programs along with Retreats and Conferences in the spring and fall. Outdoor Education is also offered for schools or groups looking to enhanse their knowledge of nature.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Y Camp offers one week sessions running from June 27 to August 8th. Regular camp session are supplemented by Adventure Camp and trip programs
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for summer counselors, trip leaders, lead staff and kitchen staff.
working in a caring supportive environment that changes the lives of children can be an uplifting a life changing experience for our staff as well. Come joins us!
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