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YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
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573-438-2155
camplakewood[AT]gwrymca.org
13528 Highway AA
Potosi, Missouri 63664
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Same
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CAMPER AGES: 6-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Summer and Winter camps.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Inclusion services are available. Please contact YMCA Camp Lakewood at 573-438-2155 for more information. Many disabilities can be accommodated.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Sailing, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Volleyball, Academics, Technology, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Football, Team Sports, and more. Wilderness:
Ranger & Jr. Ranger Outdoor Programs
Sports
Caving; Canoeing & Kayaking; Archery & Riflery; Paintball
CAMP LOCATION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is located 90 minutes south of St. Louis on 5,200 wooded acres with a 360-acre lake, near Potosi, Missouri. YMCA Camp Lakewood is affiliated and in the same location as YMCA Trout Lodge (troutlodge.org)
Visit our page at Our Camp Website Link: www.camplakewood.org for more information and to view camp photos.
CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Lakewood has a picturesque 360-acre lake, dining hall, arts & crafts center, equestrian ranch, basketball & tennis courts, GaGa pit, pavilion, activities field (with climbing tower and zip line), waterfront (including an inflatable waterpark) archery and riflery ranges. Accommodations are bunk-bed style cabins with restrooms/showers/ac, and also non-a/c accommodations for older children with central shower/bath house.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YMCA Camp Lakewood, in existence since 1946, is an ACA-accredited overnight summer camp who employs a staff of culturally-diverse young men and women from the world over. They undergo a rigorous training program upon arrival prior to the start of camp to be fully equipped to handle the emotional needs of children, as well as their physical safety. The YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, Respect and are present in every aspect of camp life, as well as the ABC's of camping - accomplishment, belonging and character.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: YMCA Camp Lakewood has both an LIT and CIT leadership program. The LIT program is a 2-week session, and is focused on own leadership skills (this is not a counselor training program).
The CIT leadership program is a 4-week counselor training program, and all 17 year olds must apply and be accepted into the program. Go to:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Please go to
Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org
for more information on how to apply
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): During the Labor Day weekend, YMCA Camp Lakewood holds its annual Family Camp, designed to get Mom and Dad in on the amazing camp experience, and to spend time together as a family. They all participate in traditional camp activities and in the process re-connect with each other.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: From mid-August to late May, YMCA Camp Lakewood is also an outdoor education center for school, church, civic and many other groups, with teambuilding options also available. Go to:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org
OTHER CAMP INFO: YMCA Camp Lakewood holds an annual Winter Camp, which will be February 12-15, 2021. This 4 day/3-night camp is much like summer camp with a wintertime twist. Snow or no snow, kids enjoy both the year-round activities such as climbing tower and archery, as well as winter activities like a winter carnival, indoor sled races and much more.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our sessions run from May 30-August 18, 2021. Please go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org for all of the summer camp session information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For summer camp staff openings at YMCA Camp Lakewood, please contact us at camplakewood[AT]gwrymca.org or by calling 573-438-2155 for further information regarding the application and interview process.
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