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  Surrounded by nature, Bynden
Wood’s outdoor mountaintop facility
provides campers with a unique
summer camp experience. The Day
Camp hours are from 8:30am-
4:15pm, Monday-Friday. Bynden
Wood’s programming is based on the
four core values of the YMCA (Caring,
Honesty, Respect, Responsibility) along
with the promotion of safety, fun,
education, and individuality.
Although our camp is run predominately
outdoors, there are indoor spaces available in the
event of inclement weather.
Campers are divided into tribes by age with a
minimum of one counselor to eight camper ratio.
Tribes travel together throughout the day to all
program areas. The programs are structured to
provide a wide variety of activities for each tribe
to explore.
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Click Here to Register Online
Click Here to Download a Registration Card
Click Here to Download Bus Schedule
Click Here to Downlad Weekly Lunch Menu
OVERNIGHTS
Overnights are offered Thursday of every week for all ages of campers.
Overnights include a cookout dinner over the fire, night activities that are age
specific, outdoor or indoor sleeping space depending on weather, and breakfast
and lunch for the next day of camp. The cost of an overnight is $25 per child.
Space is limited so sign up early to ensure availability.
TRANSPORTATION
Bynden Wood provides free transportation. The buses stop in numerous
communities around our YMCA to pick up and drop off campers. Request the bus
schedule insert for more information.
 STAFF
The quality of the program is directly related to the quality of the staff. At South Mountain YMCA, our standard is excellence. We carefully select and train our counselors to serve as positve role models and leaders in the camp community. Our dedicated, caring counselors are focused on providing a safe environment in which campers can learn and grow. Our staff are led by some of the strongest and most experienced leaders in the camping field. Staff undergo an intensive one week training period and all receive CPR and First Aid training. We also have a licensed nurse on property for medical needs.
LIT PROGRAM (LEADERS IN TRAINING)
The LIT program is for campers age 14. This is a great way for teens to develop leadership skills in the camp setting. We offer an opportunity for campers to learn from veteran staff while developing the skills necessary to be positive members of the camping community and leaders at home. The program empasizes the four core values of the YMCA (Caring, Respect, Honesty, Responsibility).
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