The South Mountain YMCA Camps are excited to announce the launch of SOUTH MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES: Wall Climbing, Zip Lining, Trap Shooting, Zorbing and more for families, youth groups and businesses. We hope to see you on the mountain. Gives us a call at 610-670-2267 if you have any questions. …  Read More
The Cushion Peak Hero’s Challenge: Providing for the children of our actively deployed military men and women.
The Cushion Peak Hero's Challenge is a 5k Trail Run, or 1 Mile Walk, to support our local Operation Purple Camp on October 20th at 1pm. Operation Purple Camp is a free week of summer camp for the children of actively deployed military men and women. The South Mountain YMCA Camps are offering the Cushion Peak Hero's Challenge as a …  Read More
Celebrating our History: The 65th Anniversary of YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser & the 30th Anniversary of the South Mountain YMCA Camps.
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
They Teach It At Stanford!
You know those mass emails your second cousin sends you? The ones warning you about the dangers of cotton socks and chewing gum. Or the ones that promise you good luck or a free Ipad, ONLY, if you forward to everyone you know. I'm not a fan. But, when I received this 'viral email' from my mother, who knows I detest them, I gave her the benefit of …  Read More
The Bride Wore Bug Spray
By Katherine Rosman Reposted from The Wall Street Journal (July 21, 2010) Instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen, there will be "head counselors" when Serena Orgel, 35, and Josh Young, 36, get married this September at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp in Honesdale, Pa. Instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen, there will be "head counselors" when Serena Orgel, …  Read More