YMCA Camp Bernie offers a comprehensive range of programming and professionally supervised year-round activities including teambuilding programs, nature studies, arts & crafts, challenge course programs, horseback riding, and recreational sports.
Please see our complete activity list for all currently available programs. In addition, we are always working to expand our programs and offer specialized activities. We are currently offering Scout badge programs for both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts . Please feel free to contact us to find out what new programs we are offering and how we can work with to you create customized programs for your group.
Our Outdoor Education and Groups Coordinator works with each group leader to help you design a schedule that best suits the goals and objectives of your trip. During your stay, you will also be assigned a host staff member who will see to your needs throughout your visit. Our professional staff members are focused on quality and customer service and our goal is to give you and your participants an experience that you will remember forever.
Below is a sample schedule for a weekend retreat:
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| 7:00p |
Groups arrive at camp check in at the office Guests settle into their cabins |
| 7:30p | Recreation room opens/evening activity begins |
| 8:30p | Snack is served in the dining hall |
| 10:30p | Recreation room closes |
| 11:00p | Quiet hours begin at camp |
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| 7:45a | Table setters to the dining hall |
| 8:00a | Breakfast |
| 9:00a | Activity areas open/group run programs begin |
| 10:30a | Break |
| 10:45a | Activities resume |
| 12:15p | Table setters to the dining hall |
| 12:30p | Lunch |
| 1:30p | Activities resume |
| 3:00p | Break |
| 3:15p | Activities resume |
| 4:45p | Break |
| 5:45p | Table setters to the dining hall |
| 6:00p | Dinner |
| 7:00p | Cabin time |
| 7:30p | Evening program begins |
| 8:30p |
Snack is served in the dining hall Recreation room opens |
| 10:30p | Recreation room closes |
| 11:00p | Quiet hours begin at camp |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| 7:45a | Table setters to the dining hall |
| 8:00a | Breakfast |
| 9:00a | Activities begin |
| 11:45a | Table setters to the dining hall |
| 12:00p | Lunch |
| 1:00p | Groups depart from camp bernie |
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