- Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA
- YMCA Camp Benson
- Summer Camp Programs
Summer Camp
Here at YMCA Camp Benson boys and girls 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
EXPLORER CAMP
Entering 1st - 3rd Grade
EXPLORER Camp is a 4-day, 3-night camping experience designed to introduce our youngest campers to the overnight camping experience. Explorer campers travel together and sample camp activities in shorter, age-appropriate activity periods. Our Explorer Camp counselors are dedicated to creating a supportive environment where our youngest campers can become more independent and build new friendships.
Dates & Pricing
Mini/Explorer Week 1: June 10 – June 13 THEME: Out of this World
Mini/Explorer Week 2: July 8 – July 11 THEME: Wild West
Member: $425
Non Member: $475
ADVENTURE CAMP
Entering 3rd - 8th Grade
Adventure Camp is a week-long overnight camp for boys and girls focused on achievement, belonging and independence. During this week of camp campers will overcome challenges, develop self reliance, become more confident and make lifelong friends. Here, campers learn to cooperate, empathize and communicate with others in the outdoors.
Dates & Pricing
Adventure Camp 1: June 14 – 20 THEME: Under the Big Top
Adventure Camp 2: June 21 – 27 THEME: Superhero
Adventure Camp 3: June 28 – July 4 THEME: Jurassic Camp
Adventure Camp 4: July 19 – 25 Tropical Paradise
Adventure Camp 5: July 26 – August 1 THEME: Myths & Legends
Member: $625
Non Member: $675
MEGA CAMP
Entering 3rd - 8th Grade
MEGA Camp is a 14 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.
Dates & Pricing
Mega Camp: June 21 – July 4 THEME: Superhero/Jurassic Camp
Member: $995
Non Member: $1145
MINI CAMP
Entering 1st - 8th Grade
Dates & Pricing
Mini/Explorer Week 1: June 10 – June 13 THEME: Out of this World
Mini/Explorer Week 2: July 8 – July 11 THEME: Wild West
Member: $425
Non Member: $475
TEEN CAMP
Entering 7th - 12th Grade
Dates & Pricing
Teen Week 1: July 12 – 18 THEME: Survivor
Teen Week 2: August 2 – 8 THEME: Olympics
Member: $625
Non Member: $675