Summer Camps

Your camper will experience a full day of fun at YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir!

7:00am Wake Up
7:45am Breakfast/Flag Raising
9:00am Morning Activities Begin
12:45pm Lunch
1:20pm Toes Up (Rest Hour)
2:30pm Afternoon Activities
4:00pm Waterfront Time (times vary)
6:00pm Dinner/Flag Lowering
7:00pm Evening Program
8:30pm Embers (daily reflections activity with cabin/yurt/living group)
9:15pm Ready for Bed/Lights Out

Week 1 (21st Century Camp/not open to general public)
June 9 – June 13

Week 2
June 15 – June 20

Week 2/3 | C.I.T.
June 15– June 27

Week 3
June 22 – July 27

Week 4*
June 29 – July 3 (4th of July short week)

Week 5
July 6 – July 11

Week 5/6 | C.I.T.
July 6 – July 18

Week 6
July 13 – July 18

Week 7
July 20 – July 25

Week 7/8 | C.I.T.
July 20 – August 1

Week 8
July 27 – August 1

Week 9
August 3 – August 8

* Special Pricing
Youth, Adventure Short Week: $449/$529
**2 Week Camp: $1719/$1499

Payments

All summer camp programs require a $65 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit to register. Balances must be paid in full at least 2 weeks prior to check-in day for your session unless prior arrangements have been made. If payment is not received, your registration may be cancelled and your payments forfeited.

Final payment is due two weeks before camp (unless prior arrangements have been made). Scheduled payments may be made online. If payment is not received, your registration will be cancelled and your payments forfeited. If you have extenuating circumstances or if you would like to apply for financial assistance please contact the Camp Registrar at 208 344 5502 ext 250.

Log in to set up payments.

Wait Lists

Once a camp is full, a waiting list will be established. When a spot becomes available, the first eligible camper on the wait list will be called. Campers are called on a first-come, first-served basis.

Financial Assistance

We are proud to say no child will be turned away due to the inability to pay. However, camp space is limited, so we operate on a first come first served basis. Please complete the Financial Assistance Application and return to any of the Treasure Valley YMCA facilities.

Cancellations

Full refunds minus the deposit will only be issued for cancellations made in writing at least 14 days prior to camp. No refund will be issued for cancellations made 13 days or less prior to camp. All deposits are non-refundable. A transfer fee of $25 will be charged for changes made after May 1.

Cabin Mate Requests

Requests must be of the same gender, campers should be no more than a year apart in age, and the request must be reciprocal, meaning that each camper must request and accept the request of the other camper they wish to pair with.Because we attempt to provide a diverse cabin group experience as possible we will honor only one, cabin mate request from each camper. Our goal is to remove any potential for cliques, so that campers who do not already know some of their cabin mates will not feel left out. We are very aware of the anxieties, emotions, and desires that campers feel toward this life changing experience. Our policies are part of the design that allow us to continue to practice youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Lincoln McLain | Associate Executive Director
email Lincoln

Libby Hansen |Camp Registrar
email Libby

Daniel Alpers | Camp Director
email Daniel

Debi Bean | Program Director, Outdoor Education & Retreats
email Debi

John Flanagan | Program Coordinator

Teresa Wood-Adams | Executive Director
email Teresa

Mail: 301 Horsethief Rd
P.O. Box 87 Cascade, ID 83611

Camper Email: horsethief@ymcatvidaho.org

General: ycamp@ymcatvidaho.org

Campers may deposit money to a camp store account during the registration process online. At least once during the session campers will have the opportunity to make purchases. Counselors also help campers manage their money wisely so it lasts through the week. Clothing and souvenir items range from $1-$40.

To add money to your child’s account, log in to your Camp Account.

Some clothing items will be on display for parents to purchase at check out at camp as well.

Any remaining balance of $5 or less will be donated automatically to the YMCA Annual Campaign. This campaign provides financial assistance to those who otherwise could not afford to participate in services and programs offered by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA.

Please use the Camper Packing List from the PDF above to record what your camper brings to camp. We also suggest putting the list in the camper’s luggage so that they can check to make sure they have everything when packing to go home. Please review the Y Camp Dress Code, detailed in the Parent Guide, as you prepare your camper for camp.

Average daytime highs are between 75-95 degrees while evening lows can be as low as 35 degrees. Please be certain your camper has warm clothing. Long sleeves and pants are required for evenings at camp as they help protect against the cold as well as insect bites.

Remember that your camper will be spending most of the day outdoors and they will get dirty. Please send OLD clothes, towels, and shoes, and be sure to label ALL clothing and equipment.

Please do not pack cell phones, electronics, pocket knives, firearms, alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco. Note: YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is a nut-free facility.

Send a Package to Your Camper

You are invited to send a package to your camper while they’re at camp. Packages can be dropped off with your camper at check-in or mailed to YMCA Camp no later than Tuesday.

Include the camper’s name, session, and cabin on the package.

Mail to: YMCA Camp
USPS: PO Box 87, Cascade, ID 83611
FedEx/UPS: 301 Horsethief Road, Cascade, ID 83611