YMCA Camp Willson
YMCA Camp Willson
campers playing a game near the lake campers playing a game near the lake

Campers Disconnect at Camp

That doesn’t mean you can’t stay in touch, though! We offer multiple communication methods (below) so you can connect. We post camper photos on our SmugMug page throughout the week, allowing parents to see our wide variety of camp activities. You might see your child in one of the pictures!

We ask that parents or friends not visit or call campers during the camp session as campers are busy playing, developing independence and being kids. 

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Photos

See Your Camper Making Memories

Our SmugMug website allows you to view photos of the camp excitement and create keepsakes on mugs, shirts, puzzles and more. Parents and guardians will receive the photo password at check-in.

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Communication

Unplug for the Week

Campers are not permitted to have cell phones at camp. This policy helps reduce feelings of missing home and improves the program. Please call the camp office and speak with a Director about extenuating circumstances or family situations.

Send Snail Mail

Everyone loves to receive mail! Please send your camper several cheerful letters. You can write a week of letters, make care packages, and drop them off at the camp store station during check-in!

Feel free to include interesting, age-appropriate newspaper or magazine clippings. You can also insert photographs, drawings or whatever you dream up that fits in an envelope.

Our Mailing Address

Camper Name; Cabin name or number
YMCA Camp Willson
2732 County Road 11
Bellefontaine, OH 43311-9382

Send a Package

Packages can be fun for campers to receive at camp. When sending packages, please be mindful of limited cabin space and that your camper cohabitates with other children. Suggested items to send are books, magazines, stationery, markers, decks of cards and things to share with their new friends.

Send an Email

Sending an email to your camper while they are at camp just got a lot easier, and it is free! You can contact your camper daily through an email on our website in the Parent Dashboard.

When you send your email, please include your camper’s and cabin names in the subject line. All emails received before 11:00 a.m. will be sent to the camper that day, usually during or after lunch.

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Camp Store

Let's Go Shopping!

Campers are encouraged to deposit money into their Camp Store account, which they may only use to purchase items from the Camp Store. Items sold in the store include Camp Willson memorabilia and items they may use at camp, such as stamps, flashlights, water bottles, etc.

  • Prices of items range from $10-$35
  • Campers visit the store once per session. The camp store will be open during checkout.
  • Campers are unable to withdraw money.
  • Any money remaining at the end of camp will be donated to our Annual Campaign Fund, enabling children to attend camp.

Set Up Store Account

You may add money to your camper’s store account during check-in.

Questions & Answers

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