2. Facility Information
Amenities
Amenities:
Our site at Horsethief boasts amazing views, convenient facilities, and endless fun activities. Covering more than 400 acres of forest, mountain tops, wetlands and 1500 feet of shoreline along Horsethief Reservoir, our camp encompasses nearly all that Idaho’s wild lands have to offer. Along the waterfront, our own cove provides the perfect seclusion for swimming or launching canoes and kayaks, and located next to the dam, we access some of the best fishing on the reservoir. Inland, from endless miles of hiking or biking trails, to the incredible rock formations we use for climbing and rappelling, to large tracts of wetland used for environmental education; our property provides for an intense wilderness experience.
Accommodations:
- 10 cabins sleep 14, restroom/shower facilities included
- 5 yurts sleep 12, shower house nearby
Gathering Spaces:
- The Barn: dining facility, seats 96
- Pavilion: large fireplace room, seats 275 at tables
- Flag pole area: large stone patio
- Council Campfire and stage: With a gorgeous view of the surrounding mountains and wetlands, our campfire is the place to gather. Accommodates 200 on pine benches with backs.
Program/Activity Spaces:
- Stunning waterfront: This beautiful mountain-view lake provides the perfect setting for enjoying the beach, launching a kayak or canoe, going for a dip, or casting your line. The lake is managed by Fish & Game and is fully stocked with various trout.
- Amazing climbing: Whether climbing on our one-of-a-kind tower for top-roping, lead-climbing, and bouldering experiences, or heading out to one of our natural climbing and rappelling areas to test your nerve on real rock, you will find an appropriate level of challenge. All areas are carefully instructed and supervised by our experienced staff.
- Paved court: Basketball, street hockey, or quidditch, anyone?
Directions
From Boise, take highway 55 North to Cascade. Turn right onto Warm Lake Road. Proceed 6 miles, then turn right onto Horsethief Road. Proceed 3 miles down to the west side of the reservoir (do not turn off the main road). Our property is located at the south end of the reservoir; you will enter it shortly after the spillway.
- Just before the gate into camp, you will cross a spillway with water running over the road most times of the year. It is safe for most cars to proceed through the spillway.
Camp is currently open from May to October with the gates open if staff are on site. Please contact us (ycamp@ymcatvidaho.org) if you wish to visit during any part of the camp season.
General Information
Since 1905, the Treasure Valley YMCA has been offering a traditional resident camp experience for the youth of Idaho. In more than 100 years of camping, we’ve learned a thing or two!
It all begins with our staff, most of which are former campers who’ve learned through our leadership camps what it means to be a role model and who exemplify the Y’s character values or caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Rest assured, your children are in good hands in the beautiful outdoors.
Our camp home is Horsethief Reservoir, more than 400 acres on the south side of the reservoir, just east of Cascade off Warm Lake Road.
The Treasure Valley YMCA is proud to offer the following resident camps:
| Youth Camp | Ages 7-12 |
| Teen Camp | Ages 13-17 |
| Leadership Camps | Ages 13-16 |
| Teen Adventure Series Camps | Ages 11-14 |
| Family Camp | All Ages |
| Women's Getaway Weekend | 18 and older |
General Information
- During their week-long stay, campers sleep in same-gender cabins of 12 (or fewer) campers with 2 counselors
- Cabin groups have no more than a one-year age difference
- All camps are co-ed
- We have a registered nurse or EMT on staff every week
- Traveling camps have various destinations throughout Idaho, all starting and ending at Horsethief Reservoir
- All YMCA camps emphasize the importance of our core values: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY
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