YMCA Camp Carson

4.7

|

2034 Outer Lake Road Princeton, IN 47670-9641

YMCA Camp Carson is a co-ed overnight camp for ages 7-16, offering a huge range of activities from horseback riding to pottery. Kids build confidence, skills, and friendships in a caring, screen-free environment.
YMCA Camp Carson is a co-ed overnight camp for ages 7-16, offering a huge range of activities from horseback riding to pottery. Kids build confidence, skills, and friendships in a caring, screen-free environment.
YMCA Camp Carson is a co-ed overnight camp for ages 7-16, offering a huge range of activities from horseback riding to pottery. Kids build confidence, skills, and friendships in a caring, screen-free environment.

(812) 385-3597

(812) 385-3597

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About YMCA Camp Carson

About YMCA Camp Carson

Adventure, friendship, and growth in every summer.
Philosophy: YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
Philosophy: YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
Philosophy: YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
Ages:

7

-

16

years old

Pricing:

$120

/day

$720

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
Boys & girls aged 7-16•Mon–Sun from 0•25/day & 100/week
Three-tier pricing system:

• Rate A is the actual cost of camp.

• Rate B and Rate C offer 6% and 16% subsidies.

• Scholarships available for qualifying families.

• Special funding for foster care children.

• Partial scholarships for new campers from Military families.

• Fenneman scholarships (50% off Rate A) for middle-income families.

• Weekend stayover option if your child attends consecutive weeks.

• Registration deadlines and early-bird discounts may apply.

*Contact the camp for the latest details and to discuss your family's needs.
Three-tier pricing system:

• Rate A is the actual cost of camp.

• Rate B and Rate C offer 6% and 16% subsidies.

• Scholarships available for qualifying families.

• Special funding for foster care children.

• Partial scholarships for new campers from Military families.

• Fenneman scholarships (50% off Rate A) for middle-income families.

• Weekend stayover option if your child attends consecutive weeks.

• Registration deadlines and early-bird discounts may apply.

*Contact the camp for the latest details and to discuss your family's needs.
Three-tier pricing system:

• Rate A is the actual cost of camp.

• Rate B and Rate C offer 6% and 16% subsidies.

• Scholarships available for qualifying families.

• Special funding for foster care children.

• Partial scholarships for new campers from Military families.

• Fenneman scholarships (50% off Rate A) for middle-income families.

• Weekend stayover option if your child attends consecutive weeks.

• Registration deadlines and early-bird discounts may apply.

*Contact the camp for the latest details and to discuss your family's needs.

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:

waterfront activities
horseback trail riding
dirt biking
pottery
climbing
swimming
sailing
kayaking
canoeing
blob
zip line
archery
riflery
fishing
arts & crafts
basketball
volleyball
mountain biking
woodworking
gaga
black hole
giant swing
Tom Sawyer swing
human foosball
mountain boards
soccer
nature activities
rockit
trapeze
rings
corcles
water volleyball
water basketball
alpine climbing tower
sling shots
water climbing inflatables
drumming
guitars
low ropes course
pamper pole
rolling logs
game room
YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
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What people are saying

4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

2034 Outer Lake Road Princeton, IN 47670-9641

Additional info

Additional info

YMCA Camp Carson offers leadership programs for teens, specialty camps like dirt biking and horseback riding, and a supportive environment for kids with diabetes. The camp is ACA accredited and welcomes children from all backgrounds.
YMCA Camp Carson offers leadership programs for teens, specialty camps like dirt biking and horseback riding, and a supportive environment for kids with diabetes. The camp is ACA accredited and welcomes children from all backgrounds.
YMCA Camp Carson offers leadership programs for teens, specialty camps like dirt biking and horseback riding, and a supportive environment for kids with diabetes. The camp is ACA accredited and welcomes children from all backgrounds.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: YMCA, ACA

Special needs

Special needs

YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.
YMCA Camp Carson is all about building confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, supportive setting. Kids get to try new adventures, unplug from screens, and develop real-life skills like teamwork and leadership. The staff truly cares, and the camp’s ACE philosophy (Accepted, Challenged, Empowered) makes every camper feel at home. If you want your child to grow, have fun, and come home smiling, this is the place.

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