Don't let the kids have all the fun this summer! Now the entire family can enjoy the fun of YMCA Resident Camp together!
This camp is the perfect getaway from the hectic schedules of everyday life to relax and reconnect with your family. Our welcoming and friendly camp staff operate all areas of camp during activity periods each day and host all camp events each evening from camp fires to outrageous and silly games. Your family can rent a cabin, yurt or pitch your own tent and enjoy all the activities of camp for 3 days. You can fill your lodging space with as many family members as you like and participate in as much or as little of the camp activities as you like. Learn more about cabin and yurt bed space in the Registration and Fees section.
Our camp is located at Horsethief Reservoir just East of Cascade, Idaho. We operate on more than 400 acres of pristine wilderness, nestled in a valley between beautiful mountains. Click here to learn more about our facilities and land at Y Camp: Horsethief Resevoir.
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Activities are planned for the whole family to enjoy together. You are welcome to join in on as much or as little of the group activities as you desire. This is your vacation. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all activities.
Activities offered can include:
• Archery
• Arts & Crafts
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Mountain biking
• Rappelling
• Rock climbing
• Swimming
• Hiking
• Zip Line (12 and up only)
• Rocketry
• BB Gun Rifelry
In addition to the many activities offered, we will also have group events such as sports, scavenger hunts, and evening campfire. Campfire “socials” will also be held each night in the village areas with smore’s and staff lead songs.
The family camp schedule may vary from day to day and session to session, however the typical schedule is as follows:
| 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast |
5:30 - 6:30 Dinner |
| 9:30 - 11:30 Activity Session |
7:00 - 8:00 Camp Activity |
| 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch |
8:15 - 9:15 Campfire Socials |
| 2:00 - 4:00 Activity Session |
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Check-in is after 4pm on the first day of your session and check-out is required by 1:30pm on the last day.
During activity sessions, areas of camp are open and managed by staff to allow families to try all that camp has to offer. There is some instruction, and plenty of time for practice. Some areas like canoeing or biking may be open for self-led exploration as well. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent at all activities.
