Outdoor Education Programs at YMCA Camp Lakewood

Our aim is to craft experiences that cater to your specific needs, ensuring each adventure is uniquely tailored.

Explore our diverse range of experiences below to determine the duration, activities, and goals that best suit your group. Our packages offer extensive programming, including meals, lodging in cozy Camp Lakewood cabins, and a variety of activities, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free stay.

DAY TRIP EXPERIENCE

Our single-day adventure (6-8 hours of activities) features a thrilling high adventure climb, along with tailored programming aligned with your group's objectives.

2-DAY & 1-NIGHT EXPERIENCE

Embark on a thrilling two-day adventure, starting at 10:30 a.m. on day one and concluding at 1:00 p.m. on day two. Packed with excitement, this experience features a high adventure climb, approximately 12 hours of engaging programming, and a customized evening session tailored to your group's preferences. It's an opportunity for your group to problem-solve, boost self-esteem, uncover new talents, and delve into outdoor education. Enjoy a one-night stay with four meals included.

WEEKEND EXPERIENCE

Experience a weekend filled with flexibility and fun at Camp Lakewood. Alongside your own organizational programming, enjoy beloved camp activities. We offer an evening program on Friday or Saturday night. Saturday is brimming with tailored programming based on your requests. Additionally, enjoy access to a meeting room and field for your own activities on Saturday evening upon request. On Sunday, continue with your program or opt for additional recreational activities. Your weekend package includes a 2-night stay with five meals provided.

3-DAY & 2-NIGHT EXPERIENCE

Embark on an exhilarating three-day journey starting at 10:30 a.m. on day one and concluding at 1 p.m. on day three. Customize your experience to focus on nature- or science-based education, fostering group unity, breaking up cliques, promoting friendships, and embracing diversity. Enjoy two captivating evening programs tailored to your group's interests. Your package includes a 2-night stay with seven meals provided.

4-DAY & 3-NIGHT EXPERIENCE OR 5-DAY & 4-NIGHT EXPERIENCE

Extended programs offer ample time for nature's transformative power to unfold. Our comprehensive offerings are designed to complement each other, ensuring that longer stays yield substantial benefits. Enjoy additional climbs and abundant opportunities to forge lasting friendships and delve deeper into the natural surroundings.

Empower your Outdoor Education journey at YMCA Camp Lakewood with our personalized activity selection process.

Guided by our experienced group leaders, you'll handpick activities tailored to your group's age and ability level. While ensuring age appropriateness and flexibility, please note that activity options may vary due to scheduling, availability, or weather conditions.

GROUP INITIATIVES

Prepare for a blend of mental and physical challenges as your group tackles our ground-based activities. Crafted to stimulate creativity and foster problem-solving, these challenges promote teamwork and effective communication. Our skilled facilitators curate a dynamic atmosphere where participants assume diverse roles and employ positive communication strategies. Drawing from a repertoire of engaging games and activities, our facilitators adapt the experience based on your group's progress.

LOW ROPES COURSE ELEMENTS

Explore heightened challenges on our ropes course, tailored for groups seeking an advanced experience. Engage in activities focused on spotting, trust-building, and effective communication, all while prioritizing safety protocols.

HIGH ADVENTURE ELEMENTS

Elevate group cohesion, ignite adventurous spirits, and cultivate individual strengths through our high adventure elements. Essential equipment like climbing harnesses and ropes are provided as part of the program. Challenge your group on the:

•  Alpine Tower
•  Alpine Swing
•  Pikes Peak
•  Pikes Zip
•  Alpine Rescue

DAY ACTIVITY OPTIONS

EVENING ACTIVITY OPTIONS

RANCH ACTIVITY OPTIONS

Additional fees applied for ranch activities.

NON-PROGRAMMED ACTIVIITES

Unwind or channel extra energy at our indoor recreation center, complete with basketball and volleyball courts.

RESERVATIONS & DEPOSIT POLICY:

• Groups can secure bookings at Camp Lakewood several years in advance, with reservations recommended at least one year prior, especially for May or October stays.
• A 25% deposit of the estimated total amount is required to confirm reservations, alongside a signed contract. The deposit is non-refundable.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Written notice of cancellation is required 60 days in advance; otherwise, the group is responsible for the total estimated amount.

BILLING:

• The group leader is accountable for the total bill, to be invoiced within two weeks post-departure. A guaranteed number of group members, provided 60 days prior to arrival, is required.

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT:

• Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m., and cabins are available from this time. Check-out is at 9:00 am, with a $25 late fee per hour per cabin incurred after this time.

QUIET HOURS:

• Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am, with all loud activities ending by 10:00 pm.

ALCOHOL POLICY:

• Alcoholic beverages are permitted but not sold on-site and must be consumed in private areas. Cabins allow alcohol; however, the YMCA does not provide, transport, or handle alcohol.

SMOKING POLICY:

• Smoking is restricted to designated areas only, with buildings and cabins designated as non-smoking areas.

PARKING:

• Following luggage unloading, cars should be relocated to designated parking areas to avoid parking on grass.

FIREARMS & HUNTING:

• Firearms and hunting activities are strictly prohibited on YMCA property.

PETS:

• With the exception of service animals or K-9 units, pets are not allowed on YMCA premises per Missouri State Law.