For 65 years, we have welcomed you to the mountain. We’ve invited you to share in our Fire of Friendship, determined in our belief that every person shares the potential to grow in wisdom, to discover their unique and independent voice, to nurture others and to engage their communities. The fun and challenging programs we have offered have … Read More
Finding a Good Summer Camp
I was talking with a friend this week. She’s a good mom. Her kids have swimming, dance, and soccer lessons. She attends PTA meetings. She bakes cupcakes with the girls. So I asked her, “Where are you sending your kids this summer for camp?” It was an innocent question – small talk – but my friend was defensive. She said she didn’t have … Read More
The World Needs Camp: A Letter from Down Under
This letter was written by YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Staff Alum, Jeff Henry. While he composed it for the summer camp team, we feel it shows why camp is important for kids, staff, and the world. Hey there everyone! So its been a month since summer ended and, like me, you probably have been thinking about what Camp Conrad Weiser did for … Read More
THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE OVER PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND!!!
Snow is falling all around us… and that means one thing: it's time for WINTER CAMP. Yes boys and girls, its almost here and Camp Conrad Weiser is eagerly awaiting your arrival on the mountain. Winter camp starts on Friday, February 18th and we can’t wait to see you!! We’ve got lots of snow on the mountain right now but it’s gonna be fun no … Read More
Cell Phones in Summer Camp
Let's cut to it. Everyone has a cell phone. Everyone. Grandmothers have cell phones. Grandkids have cell phones. Everyone has a cell phone. Are we clear? Now let's talk about summer camp. Like your child's school administrators, your summer camp leadership has debated the place of cell phones in their program every season for the last 10 … Read More
