Couch to Camp: A Day in the Life at YMCA Camp Lakewood
Fri, 04/05/2024 - 14:13Welcome to our Couch to Camp series as we help you prepare for summer camp! We're taking a look at a day in the life at…
You'll find something for everyone at YMCA Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood.
Learn about the Y's family-favorite, non-profit resort with a whole host of amenities and facilities just 90 minutes from St. Louis! Everything is nestled into gently rolling forest-covered hills beside a beautiful lake.
Addressing Common Concerns About Summer Camp
Wed, 03/06/2024 - 14:14We get it - the idea of sending your child off to overnight camp can be daunting. Is it safe? Will they make friends?…
Unplugged: The Transformative Benefits of Summer Camp for Kids
Wed, 03/06/2024 - 09:39As the sun starts shining brighter and the school year inches toward its end, have you considered sending your kids to…
The Mental Health Benefits of Being Outdoors in Nature
Tue, 05/16/2023 - 13:30Have you ever noticed how you feel after spending time outdoors in nature? Maybe you feel more relaxed, rejuvenated,…
5 Reasons Why YOU Should Be a Camp Counselor
Mon, 05/23/2022 - 09:21Best. Summer. Ever.
Working as a camp counselor at the Y is so much more than getting paid to ‘babysit’ kids all…
Building Strong Family Bonds
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 14:27Whether it’s a family you’re born to or one you chose, a family is a powerful thing. Families are the people who are…
Unplug. It's Good for You!
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 14:07You finish dinner, get the kids to bed, and sit down to check your phone for “just a minute” only to look up hours…
How to Plan the Perfect Family Reunion
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 13:55You could have your family reunion anywhere. We know that.
You could spend days, weeks, even months planning,…
FIVE STEPS TO FAMILY REUNION SUCCESS
Wed, 07/19/2017 - 15:38Where to go? What to do? How do I make everyone happy? This is just the first in a long line of questions that many…