Age group

Lake

Sleeping cabins

Playground

YMCA Camp Gorham is a great opportunity for kids to connect with each other and take a break from the screens! Kids will develop resilience and self-confidence as they navigate new experiences, while learning to make decisions independently. With the right tools and support, they’ll build social intelligence too, as they work together to accomplish goals, make friends, and feel like part of a community. 

We know that parents want the best for their children, and at YMCA Camp Gorham, we’re committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to grow. Our campers can take part in activities that will help them build confidence and resilience and learn to make decisions and step out of their comfort zone. And with the guidance of our experienced staff and counselors, they can also develop social intelligence to make friends and feel part of a community. 

At YMCA Camp Gorham, we’re giving kids the chance to unplug and truly bond. We want our campers to leave feeling like their best selves, with new skills and a greater sense of self-confidence. We’re here to help kids get the most out of their camp experience and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Horse back

Swimming

Boating/canoeing

Biking

Archery

Sailing

Kayaking

Waterskiing

Moderate

Our Teen Adirondack Guide program aims at developing campers into leaders both within camp and in their community while providing them with tangible camping skills. The goal of the program is to provide a powerful and meaningful experience for participants. TAG campers are housed in lumberjack and frontier villages. Program highlights include: Two-night camping trip where participants plan and navigate through the experience, Raft building experience, Extensive team building and leadership training,  and have a prominent role in all-camp activities. The TAG Village Color is Tie-Dye and campers will be given a white shirt to tie-dye while at camp.

Teen Adirondack Guides (TAG)

Whether you are looking to try waterskiing for the first time or to enhance your skills further, there is no better location for your child to waterski than on our beautiful 400-acre private lake. Our experienced instructors will tailor their approach to the level of your camper ensuring they get a memorable and meaningful waterski experience. Campers taking waterski lessons must be able to pass our swim test.

Waterski Programs, age 10 and up

With 1,500 acres of property, Camp Gorham offers the chance to experience any number of horse trails. Camp Gorham is accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association. The CHA provides the accepted Standards for Equestrian Programs. CHA requires accredited members meet standards for safety, education and animal welfare through a detailed process that examines the site, program content, staff qualifications and equine management. Campers who register to take horseback riding as one of their three electives will begin with riding lessons, building to a trail ride. Campers are grouped by ability level with lessons being tailored to maximize the experience for each camper. Campers not in this elective may still be able to experience the horses either by assisting with barn care or may take part in a scheduled cabin ring ride in our arena. Helmets are provided; campers registering for this program must bring riding boots/shoes with pronounced heel and long pants that come to the ankle for riding. Lessons are with equestrian staff. After assessments, riders are grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.

Horseback Riding

Christian

Coed

Kids

Tweens

YMCA Camp Gorham

I enjoyed everything about camp, but riding horses was my favorite!

Greg L

I was a camper in the 1990s, and it's been wonderful to see my child enjoy Camp Gorham in the same way. He adored the neighborhood, the counselors, the activities, and the food! My son tried the mini overnight opportunity at the age of 7, and then returned at the age of 9 for a two-week session!

Megan W

We absolutely adore Camp Gorham! The staff is outstanding! Parents and children have a ton of options. We definitely plan to return. 

Therese H

The past two years, my kids have attended Camp Corral at Camp Gorham. The fact that they adore everything about it far exceeds our expectations.
