Summer Camp
Here at YMCA Camp Benson campers have been given the opportunity to create a very special community focused on friendship, acceptance, self-discovery and independence since 1928.
Overnight summer camp gives children the chance to step away from the familiar parts of their daily routine and venture outside their comfort zones. They make new friends, lifelong memories and learn new skills in a safe, well-supervised, and “unplugged” environment. Whether you’re looking for a week-long overnight camp, an overnight summer camp for younger campers or a teen leadership program, YMCA Camp Benson has a program that’s right for you
“YMCA Camp Benson provides a positive alternative reality to his digital and virtual tech world. It provides a necessary connection to the natural world and personal, meaningful face-to-face social relationships. Also he just gets to have FUN!” – Camper Parent
MINI CAMP
Entering 1st - 8th Grade
MINI Camp is a condensed version of our most popular session: Adventure Camp. During this action packed 4-day camp, our campers will participate in a wide range of traditional camp activities focused on skill building. This camp session is perfect for both returning and first-time campers. Fun and memory making are maximized in MINI Camp.
MINI Camp Dates:
Mini Week 1/B: July 1-4
Mini Week 4/A: July 19-22
Fee: $425 Members, $475 Non Members
ADVENTURE CAMP
Entering 3rd - 9th Grade
Adventure Camp is a week-long overnight camp for campers focused on skill building and character development. This is our most popular summer camp program.
During a session of Adventure Camp, campers have the opportunity to try a wide variety of camp activities that interest them. In fact, campers are empowered to choose which activities they want to participate in, which fosters self-reliance and decision-making skills. Adventure Camp provides campers with the chance to unplug from electronics, get outside, and just be a kid.
Adventure Week 1: June 28-July 4
Adventure Week 2: July 5-11
Adventure Week 3: July 12-18
Adventure Week 4: July 19-25
Adventure Week 5: July 26 – August 1
Fee: $625 Members, $675 Non Members
MEGA CAMP
Entering 3rd - 9th Grade
MEGA Camp is an 11-day overnight camp that allows our campers to more fully immerse themselves in the YMCA Camp Benson experience. Campers get the chance to try more activities, participate in the special weekend stay over and get to know their counselors and fellow MEGA campers much better. MEGA campers will leave with a greater sense of independence, belonging and accomplishment.
MEGA Camp Dates:
July 5-15
Fee: $995 Members, $1,150 Non Members
TEEN CAMP
Entering 7th-12th Grade
TEEN Camp Dates: June 21-27
Fee: $625 Members, $675 Non Members