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
Beating the Heat at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser
Cooling off at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Staff at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser beat the intense summer heat by dumping a truckload of ice in the pool. As temperatures top 100 degrees for the third straight day, camp counselors add bags of ice to the swimming pool to cool off the campers and the rapidly warming pool water. “I jumped in the pool last … Read More
A new ICEP Trip? AWESOME. AND it’s to Spain? CAN I GO?!
The title above is how my thought process went when I heard about our newest international program. For me, one of the most exciting summer programs this year is the new ICEP trip to SPAIN! Not only is this a fun topic because it’s another great opportunity for our campers…it brings back memories from my first “real” international trip. I say my … Read More
A Survival Guide for 1st Time Summer Camp Parents
So you have made the decision to send your child to summer camp. It was a great decision. Thank you. You chose for your offspring to learn about the outdoors and themselves while meeting interesting people and making new friends. Well done. What is summer camp? It’s a child's Shangri La. It’s a place to learn, grow, make friends, and have … 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
