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YMCA Camp Piomingo - Summer Overnight Camp

Kids find their voice, passion, confidence and purpose at the YMCA's Camp Piomingo. This top-rated camp is where kids, above all else, find themselves. Learn more about our Summer Overnight Camp program below.

YMCA Camp Piomingo - Summer Overnight Camp

Summer Overnight Camp

Overnight campers ages six to 16 enjoy one-, two- or three-week-long overnight sessions from Sunday until Saturday during June, July and August. Campers stay in cabins with top-notch counselors and enjoy all the fun activities YMCA Camp Piomingo has to offer, including the pool, ropes course and other traditional camp activities.

Explore Our Programs and Activities

Explore our Programs and Activities

Pioneers (Ages 6-12)

Pioneers (Ages 6-12)

 

The one-week Pioneer program is divided into two separate camper units: Shawnee and Mingo. Campers live in traditional cabins with meals served from the dining hall. Campers build friendships while participating in typical camp activities, such as the ropes course, pool, archery and BB guns. Campers have some input in their schedule with morning clinics, which develop skills such as climbing, arts and sports.

Explorers (Ages 10-13)

Explorers (Ages 10-13)

 

The two-week Explorer program resides in the Cherokee unit, where campers live in traditional cabins with meals served from the dining hall. Explorers experience traditional camp activities during their first week and spend the weekend challenging themselves and growing as a group. Explorers spend the second week experiencing new activities, such as rock climbing and axe throwing.

Equestrians (Ages 10-16)

Equestrians (Ages 10-16)

 

The two-week Equestrian program resides in the Cherokee unit, where campers live in traditional cabins and have meals served from the dining hall. Equestrian campers take group horseback riding lessons, organized by ability, and given daily instruction. Their schedule also allows for some traditional camp activities such as the pool, archery and axe throwing.

Camp Crafters (Ages 13-15)

Camp Crafters (Ages 13-15)

The Camp Crafter program resides in the Creek unit, where campers live in traditional cabins and have meals served from the dining hall. Camp Crafters take part in intermediate-level activities that emphasize group problem-solving and teamwork, and will be encouraged and challenged to develop their leadership skills. One- and two-week options are available.

Trailblazer (Ages 14-16)

Trailblazer (Ages 14-16)

 

The Trailblazer program is a limited-space week for teens interested in off-camp adventures. The Trailblazers spend Monday through Friday at Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky.

Counselors in Training (Age 16)

The Counselors in Training (CIT) Program is for 16-year-old campers who wish to eventually become camp counselors at YMCA Camp Piomingo. A CIT spends three weeks at camp developing leadership skills, identifying and achieving goals, improving communication and decision-making skills, and contributing to the overall improvement of camp. This program resides in the Creek unit, where campers live in traditional cabins and have meals served from the dining hall.

This program is available by application only. Please contact the camp office for more information.

Summer Overnight Camp Rates

Take a look at our rates and choose the camp that best fits for you!

Program

Age

Duration

2023 Rates

2023 Dates

Pioneer

6-12

1 Week

$675

June 11-August 5

Explorer

10-13

2 Weeks

$1,175

Session 1: June 11-24
Session 2: June 25 – July 8
Session 3: July 9 – 22
Session 4: July 23 – Aug 5

Equestrian

10-16

2 weeks

$1,295

Session 1: June 11-24
Session 2: June 25 – July 8
Session 3: July 9 – 22
Session 4: July 23 – Aug 5

Camp Crafter 1

13-15

1 Week

$675

June 11-August 5

Camp Crafter 2

13-15

2 Weeks

$1,210

Session 1: June 11-24
Session 2: June 25 – July 8
Session 3: July 9 – 22
Session 4: July 23 – Aug 5

Trailblazer

14-16

1 Week

$750

June 25-July 1 at Red River Gorge

Counselor in Training

16 by June 11, 2023

3 Weeks

$1,400

Session 1: June 11-July 1
Session 2: July 2-22

Ready to Register?

Ready to register for Summer Overnight Camp at YMCA Camp Piomingo? Use the button below to be taken to our online Camp Brain registration portal.

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