2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Wood YMCA

Elmdale, Kansas

Camp Wood YMCA

A YMCA camp combining horses, lake activities and service-minded community in the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie.

Camp Wood YMCA offers week-long residential camp, younger Mini sessions and day options in Elmdale’s prairie landscape. Mornings feature interest Clubs and afternoons bring cabin-group activities. Camp welcomes different faiths, with Christian/universal values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, plus morning character stories or songs in the chapel.

ACA-accredited camp
Prairie YMCA campDay & overnightHorse specializationYounger Mini sessions

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Camp Wood YMCA campers gather on the open prairie
Camp Wood YMCA campers gather on the open prairieView past-program photos (5)

Courses & activities

Prairie riding

Horse campers spend mornings in the hilltop arena and on prairie trails, then join general activities in the afternoon. Day and overnight formats are offered.

Water and paddling

Swimming, boating, paddleboarding and fishing fill the waterfront program, alongside a waterslide.

Ropes and prairie exploration

High ropes, climbing tower, zip line, giant swing, hiking and trail biking provide varied challenges.

Clubs and collaborative making

Painting, archery, soccer and construction Clubs are paired with crafts and evening group games.

Camp features & life

Tiered fees, shared experience

Families select a payment tier according to means; the camp experience is the same across tiers.

A gentler introduction

Mini Camp gives ages 5–7 four days and three nights in smaller cabin groups.

Daily service and reflection

Service tasks and evening Embers conversations build shared responsibility and reflection.

Who might enjoy this camp?

  • Campers interested in prairie landscapes, horses and water
  • Families choosing among Mini, day and overnight formats
  • Families comfortable with YMCA character education and morning gatherings

Day campers need daily transport: general day camp is ages 6–13, horse day camp 8–17. Week 4 residential camp is teens only. Different faiths are welcome within a Christian/universal-values setting; discuss health, diet and support needs beforehand.

2027 dates & tuition

2027 dates & tuition

2027-06-06 to 2027-06-12Overnight Week 1 · Ages 7–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 950 / 850 / 750
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-19Overnight Week 2 · Ages 7–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 950 / 850 / 750
2027-06-20 to 2027-06-26Overnight Week 3 · Ages 7–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 950 / 850 / 750
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-03Overnight Week 4 · Teens only; confirm exact age eligibility
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 950 / 850 / 750
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-10Overnight Week 5 · Ages 7–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 950 / 850 / 750
2027-07-11 to 2027-07-17Overnight Week 6 · Ages 7–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 950 / 850 / 750
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-24Overnight Week 7 · Ages 7–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 950 / 850 / 750
2027-08-01 to 2027-08-07Overnight Week 9 · Ages 7–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 950 / 850 / 750
2027-06-06 to 2027-06-12Horse Overnight 1 · Ages 8–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,010 / 910 / 810
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-19Horse Overnight 2 · Ages 8–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,010 / 910 / 810
2027-06-20 to 2027-06-26Horse Overnight 3 · Ages 8–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,010 / 910 / 810
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-10Horse Overnight 5 · Ages 8–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,010 / 910 / 810
2027-07-11 to 2027-07-17Horse Overnight 6 · Ages 8–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,010 / 910 / 810
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-24Horse Overnight 7 · Ages 8–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,010 / 910 / 810
2027-08-01 to 2027-08-07Horse Overnight 9 · Ages 8–17
7 days / 6 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,010 / 910 / 810
2027-06-20 to 2027-06-23Mini 3A · Ages 5–7
4 days / 3 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 455 / 405 / 355
2027-06-23 to 2027-06-26Mini 3B · Ages 5–7
4 days / 3 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 455 / 405 / 355
2027-07-28 to 2027-07-31Mini 8 · Ages 5–7
4 days / 3 nights
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 455 / 405 / 355
2027-06-28 to 2027-07-02Horse Day 4 · Ages 8–17; daily transport required
5-day day camp
USD 240
2027-07-26 to 2027-07-30Horse Day 8 · Ages 8–17; daily transport required
5-day day camp
USD 240
2027-06-20 to 2027-06-26LIT 1 · Program description lists ages 13–14; confirm final 2027 eligibility
1 week
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 820 / 720 / 620
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-03LIT 2 · Program description lists ages 13–14; confirm final 2027 eligibility
1 week
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 820 / 720 / 620
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-26CIT 1 · Ages 16+; confirm maximum age and application requirements
2 weeks
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,240 / 1,140 / 1,040
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-17CIT 2 · Ages 16+; confirm maximum age and application requirements
2 weeks
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,240 / 1,140 / 1,040
2027-06-06 to 2027-06-19VIP 1 · Teen leadership program; confirm exact age eligibility
2 weeks
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,560 / 1,460 / 1,360
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-17VIP 2 · Teen leadership program; confirm exact age eligibility
2 weeks
Tiers 1/2/3: USD 1,560 / 1,460 / 1,360
Contact an advisorGeneral Day Camp · Ages 6–13; daily transport required
Monday–Friday
Contact an advisor

Tier 1 reflects full cost; Tiers 2 and 3 are subsidized. Confirm the applicable tier arrangements.

Week 8 residential camp is reserved for partnerships; separately listed Mini and horse day sessions also run.

Stayover weekends are June 12–13 and July 10–11, 2027, at USD 100 each, only with both adjoining weeks booked.

Contact an advisor for 2027 deposits, payment deadlines, refunds and transport charges. Camp-store balances are non-refundable.

Travel & participation

Travel: general day camp usually runs 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. with lunch. Emporia and Chase County transport options are offered; confirm horse-day hours and stops.

Living and packing: groups use similar age and gender, with a prairie overnight in regular camp. Bring a sleeping bag and long riding pants; electronics are held by camp.

Health and international families: give original-container medicines to health staff. Communicable illness may require pickup; confirm overseas eligibility, English readiness, airport transport and an available collection adult.

Past-program photos (5)

A counselor helps a camper hold a bow at the archery range
Campers use the high-ropes course beside the lake
Campers wearing life jackets paddleboard on the lake
Campers show their tie-dyed shirts
Helmeted campers ride horses on the grassy grounds

Enquiries & Applications

Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.

Enquiries & Applications