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YMCA Camp Kern

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   Oregonia, Ohio, USA
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It is the mission of YMCA Camp Kern to provide a safe, fun, magical, and educational experience for all guests and children that provides the opportunity for growth in character, mind, spirit, and body.

At YMCA Camp Kern, we build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through programs that teach the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Our character development focus describes how we operate as a YMCA - we don't just teach swimming, canoeing, climbing, horseback riding and more, we teach values through these programs.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day
Year Established: 1910
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 5 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk
Religious Affiliation:
Camp Owner(s): Jeff Merhige
Camp Director(s): Jeff Merhige
Nearest Large City: Cincinnati
Off Season Rental:
Accreditations ?
ACA YMCA
Camp Focus:
Traditional Camps
Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps
Sports Activities:
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Swimming
  •  Water Sports

Adventure Activities:
  •  Canoeing
  •  Rock Climbing

Main Camp:
S1: June 17 - 23
S2: June 24 - 30
S3: July 1 - 7
S4: July 8 - 14
S5: July 15 - 21
S6: July 22 - 28
S7: July 29 - August 4
S8: August 5 -11

Ranch Camp:
S1: June 17 - 23
S2 & 3: June 24 - July 7
S4: July 8 - 14
S5: July 15 - 21
S6: July 22 - 28
S7: July 29 - August 4
S8: August 5 -11