Ropes and climbing
The Alpine tower, treetop course and zip line combine group problem-solving with individual challenge.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / YMCA Camp Cullen
Trinity, Texas
YMCA Camp Cullen
A lakeside camp blending daily interest clubs, land-and-water choice periods and cabin activities, with climate-controlled accommodation.
YMCA Camp Cullen sits on Lake Livingston in Trinity. Campers choose a daily Club, explore additional land and water Cluster activities, and regroup with cabinmates later in the day. The camp welcomes all faiths while including non-denominational songs, stories and meal graces. Its 2027 options include Mini, regular and teen programs.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-TX-008
Courses & activities
Watersports and paddling
Sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and lake activities follow swim-assessment and flotation rules.
Geology and environmental discovery
Rocks, minerals, fossils, quarry exploration and nature classes introduce the local environment.
Creative arts and outdoor living
Clay, crafts, dance and shelter-building balance creative exploration with practical outdoor skills.
Camp features & life
Daily Club practice
A repeated daily Club provides practice, alongside other choice periods for exploration.
Climate-controlled cabins
Bunkhouses have climate control, en-suite bathroom and shower facilities, plus porches and shared responsibilities.
A shorter Mini option
Two 2027 Mini sessions offer ages 7–11 a shorter introduction to residential camp.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Campers who enjoy both repeated interest lessons and activity choice
- Children interested in water, nature and making
- Families able to arrange prompt pickup if health needs require it
Cabin placement follows age and sex recorded on the birth certificate. Additional emotional or physical support needs require advance review. The camp asks families to collect children ill for more than 24 hours and does not provide transport home.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
2027-06-06 to 2027-06-11Session 1 · Ages 7–17
6 days / 5 nights
USD 1,375
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-18Session 2 · Ages 7–17
6 days / 5 nights
USD 1,375
2027-06-20 to 2027-06-25Session 3 · Ages 7–17
6 days / 5 nights
USD 1,375
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-02Session 4 · Ages 7–17
6 days / 5 nights
USD 1,375
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-23Session 7 · Ages 7–17
6 days / 5 nights
USD 1,375
2027-07-25 to 2027-07-30Session 8 · Ages 7–17
6 days / 5 nights
USD 1,375
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-16Mini 2 · Ages 7–11
4 days / 3 nights
USD 750
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-21Mini 7 · Ages 7–11
4 days / 3 nights
USD 750
2027-06-20 to 2027-07-02LIT 1 · Contact an advisor for age eligibility
2 weeks
USD 2,350
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-30LIT 2 · Contact an advisor for age eligibility
2 weeks
USD 2,350
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-23Teen Adventure · Ages 13–15
6 days / 5 nights
Contact an advisor
July 4–9, July 11–16 and August 1–6, 2027 are partner-organization sessions with separate eligibility and registration.
Specialty add-ons are approximately USD 150–200, depending on the session. Full payment is due two weeks before camp.
Contact an advisor for 2027 deposit, cancellation and refund details. Unused camp-store funds are non-refundable.
Travel & participation
Arrival and collection: regular sessions run Sunday–Friday; pickup adults show identification and non-parent collection needs prior authorization. Mini and teen programs follow their own dates.
Health and water: provide insurance and health information, and hand original-container medication to medical staff. Swimming is assessed and lake activities require supplied flotation equipment.
International families: the camp has hosted overseas campers; arrange language support, ground transport and a local adult able to collect an ill child before travel.
Past-program photos (5)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications