YMCA Camp Willson Outdoor Education allows teachers to enhance student learning experiences and add to their curriculum. Each program promotes students’ understanding of team building, nature and the YMCA Core Values — Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Outdoor Learning's Our Core
Our multi-disciplinary approach incorporates science, math and social studies with our natural classroom to give students a greater understanding and appreciation of nature. We have a wide array of curricula that take advantage of the various seasons of the year.
Custom Program Design
Let’s Design Your Trip
Teachers, with YMCA staff assistance, choose the classes and evening programs that best suit the needs of their students. We provide all the materials for each program and orientations for parents, students and teachers.
Daily Schedule
Packed with Outdoor Fun
7:00 am Rise and Shine | 2:00 pm Activity Three |
8:15 am Breakfast | 3:15 pm Recreation And Transition Time |
9:00 am Recreation And Transition Time | 3:45 pm Activity Four |
9:30 am Activity One | 5:00 pm Recreation And Transition Time |
10:45 am Recreation And Transition Time | 5:30 pm Dinner |
11:15 am Activity Two | 6:30 pm Recreation And Transition Time |
12:30 pm Lunch | 7:00 pm Evening Activity One |
1:30 pm Recreation And Transition Time | 8:00 pm Evening Activity Two |
9:00 pm Get Ready for Bed & Goodnight! |
Availability
Find What Works For You
Our lodging, meeting space and programming fill quickly. We encourage groups to make reservations well ahead of time and accept bookings up to a year in advance.
Overnight Packing List
What to Bring to Camp
We suggest older play clothes and clothes that students enjoy wearing. Please pack all clothes in a drawstring, duffel or laundry bag. Pack toiletries, swimsuits, towels and shoes in a small backpack or day bag.