YMCA Summer Camp Programs

Our Summer Camp Brochure has all of the details!
YMCA Camp Bishop is a traditional YMCA summer camp program committed to ensure a positive and safe camping experience for each child.  Our mature, well-trained counselors are outstanding role models.  They are trained as mentors who put campers first, helping our campers to grow in areas of independence, confidence, and self esteem. 

Our Facilities foster the friend-making emphasis of our mission and programs. The beautiful waterfront setting and attractive cabins and lodges blend well into what we do best. In a relaxed, beautiful wooded setting, on the edge of the lake, we don’t only enjoy recreation; we aim to “re-create” in the Great Outdoors. Our Legacy extends beyond a summer. “The values learned in such a fun and friendly place live even beyond the memories.”

Pioneer Mini Camp: Grades 1-3

A great introduction to resident camp! Pioneers enjoy all the magic of camp participating in traditional camp activities: canoeing, swimming, inner tube rides, campfires, and fun in the great outdoors.
Pioneer Mini Camp 1: July 21 - 23 register boys online, register girls online
Pioneer Mini Camp 2: July 23 - 25 register boys online, register girls online
Register in person at the YMCA of Grays Harbor, or register online, and complete the registration packet available in the download center.

Cost: $125 members, $145 program members

Resident Camp: Grades 2-6

The YMCA Resident Camping Program encourages friendship, cooperation, tolerance and teamwork with a group living environment. Campers are assigned cabins according to their age, gender, and friend request preferences. The values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility are at the core of every activity. Camp duties and activities are scheduled and undertaken as a cabin group. However, campers also have the option of signing up for programs independent of their cabin. Sign up today and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at Camp Bishop this summer!
Resident Camp 1 July 21 - 26 register boys online, register girls online
Resident Camp 2 July 28 – August 2 register boys online, register girls online
Resident Camp 3 August 11 - 16 register boys online, register girls online
Register in person at the YMCA of Grays Harbor, or register online, and complete the registration packet available in the download center.

Cost: $240 members, $275 program members

Jr. High Camp: Entering Grades 7-9

All of the fun and excitement of resident camp at an age appropriate level and pace!
Jr. High Camp August 4 - 9 register boys online, register girls online
Register in person at the YMCA of Grays Harbor, or register online, and complete the registration packet available in the download center.

Cost: $240 members, $275 program members

Y Camp Fund-raising

New this Year!  Campers can earn their way to camp by participating in the YMCA Camp Bishop “Slide-A-Thon”.

Here’s how it works: 

·       Once camper is registered for camp, they pick up a form from the YMCA desk staff or print from the website. 
·       Camper chooses a convenient day & time (must be during recreation swim with open slide hours) to complete their trips down the slide.
·       Camper then gets sponsors to pledge an amount per slide and/or total pledge for number of slides completed.
·       Camper brings their form to the YMCA pool deck supervisor on the day of their fund-raiser, completes their activity and has their form signed by YMCA staff.
·       Camper contacts sponsors and collects pledges.  All money turned in goes towards the cost of camp.
Slide-A-Thon Fund-raiser Form

Financial Assistance
Thinking about sending your child to YMCA Camp Bishop, but not sure you can afford it? Financial assistance (supported by our Strong Kids Campaign) is available according to family income and size to help those who might otherwise not be able to attend camp. Information on our financial assistance program is available at our Download Center. We also offer peanut sale fund-raisers to offset the cost. Call or email to learn how to start.

Times are Tough. Time to Take Action. Time for the Y.
We understand times are tough. At the YMCA we are committed to helping our members, their families and our community. That's why we are here and that's why financial assistance is available. Your family is "Y."

Full members of any YMCA receive our member rate.
Program members pay a $5 fee yearly to participate in YMCA programs.
Get started on your YMCA membership today!

Summer Resident Camp Employment
Apply now through March 1, 2013

Are you looking for summer employment? Do you want your summer to make a difference in the life of a child?
We hire enthusiastic, kid-friendly role models to serve our campers each summer! Interested applicants should model honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility daily in their own lives and plan to continue with this trend with our campers in an encouraging and patient manner.
We allow volunteers to serve in our seasonal overnighters to get acquainted with the camp atmosphere and structure.

As a Counselor, your ability to teach new skills and model the four-core-values, will encourage and inspire as you impact the lives of countless children each day. As Kitchen Staff, you will work as a team to prepare meals, serve campers and staff, and participate in many events throughout the camp week to begin your camp career.
Employment forms are available now at our Download Center.

Program Director Position
This position is full-time and open until filled. Read the information and job description, and complete a YMCA and Camp Application.
Then, contact the camp director to apply.