Age group

For 95 summers, YMCA Camp Benson has been providing incredible summer camp experiences for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 17. Our innovative programming is rooted in values and facilitated by experienced, caring staff in a beautiful natural setting. We are dedicated to helping campers reach their full potential, and have created a summer camp program that helps campers learn about themselves and ultimately build character and confidence.

At YMCA Camp Benson, summer camp is at our core. We believe that by spending time in the outdoors, campers can gain a deeper understanding of themselves and grow in unusual and meaningful ways. Our staff is here to provide support and guidance, so campers can embrace the process of self-discovery and become the best version of themselves.

Water activites

Nature

Hiking

Sportsfield activities

Art & Crafts

Affordable

Explorer Camp is a 4-day, 3-night camp session designed to introduce our youngest campers and their families to overnight summer camp.  Our focus is to create a safe, comfortable, and fun camping experience for our Explorer campers.  Each Explorer cabin is made up of 9 campers and 2 staff members.  We place a very strong emphasis on cabin unity and comradery during these camp sessions.



EXPLORER CAMP Entering 1st - 2nd Grade

Adventure Camp is a week-long overnight camp for campers focused on skill building and character development. This is our most popular summer camp program.



ADVENTURE CAMP Entering 3rd - 8th Grade

MEGA Camp is a 13-day overnight camp that allows our campers to more fully immerse themselves in the YMCA Camp Benson experience. Campers get the chance to try more activities, participate in the special weekend stay over and get to know their counselors and fellow MEGA campers much better. MEGA campers will leave with a greater sense of independence, belonging and accomplishment.



MEGA CAMP Entering 3rd - 8th Grade

Coed

Kids

YMCA Camp Benson

Outstanding is Camp Benson! Their staff is out of this world! This summer, when we went to pick up my daughter, she was in such distress. She resisted leaving for home!

Daisy V

Fantastic camp where you may make wonderful friends, have a good time away from home, and participate in a variety of engaging activities without the use of devices!

Acy B

What a wonderful summertime destination for kids!

Lim C

Nice, hard-working personnel that is always ready when you need them. Very tidy and organized workplace.

Zoey G

Six of our junior scouts were just brought here for adventure camp, and they had a fun. Try to enroll them in summer camp there the following season so they can enjoy the water as well.