This summer YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser will partner with the National Military Family Association to host the 8th season Operation Purple Camp® (OPC). The mission of OPC is to empower military children to develop and maintain healthy and connected relationships, using the healing and holistic aspects of the natural world. This program recognizes that …  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
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