Since 1918
Raising The Overnight Camping Bar
YMCA Camp Willson is Central Ohio's premier overnight camp and outdoor education center. Each summer, hundreds of kids experience the wonders of overnight camp. Camp allows kids to explore nature, build new friendships, gain new skills and make countless memories through many activities. YMCA Camp Willson also offers camps and events throughout the year for all ages.
Raising The BAR For Youth
YMCA Youth Development programs empower youth to reach their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging, realizing and celebrating achievement and cultivating positive relationships. Our Youth Development programs are guided by our YMCA core values and take place in safe and inclusive spaces.
Our programs are intentionally designed to focus on our primary outcomes:
Belonging
Youth are respected and welcomed into a community where they can express their individuality.
Achievement
Youth build new skills, and their accomplishments are recognized.
Relationships
Youth form meaningful connections, promoting well-being and combating social isolation.
Core Values
Youth are guided by our Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Safety
Youth are protected from physical and emotional harm.
Inclusion
Youth receive equal access to opportunities and resources.
"Wonderful camp with a long history of keeping children SAFE while promoting independence and self-reliance and connecting with nature and peers while away from home.”
— Summer Camp Parent
"It's a great opportunity to be involved in so many summer activities and meet new friends. They have friendly staff."
— Summer Camp Parent
"They take good care of the kids. My child has been attending since she was seven, and she's a more capable, engaged person because of her experiences."
— Camp Parent
