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Teen Camp | One Week | Entering Grades 9-12

Teen camp is for our high school age campers who are looking for a traditional week of camp. They’ll learn to work successfully with a wide range of people and personalities, practice modeling positivity and take ownership of their camp experience. Enjoy time on the Aerial Park, Giant Swing, or Leap of Faith to develop confidence, support your peers, and discover your best self. Teen Camp includes a full day rafting trip where teens enhance friendships and use new skills.

Teens stay in the rustic River Village where campers share a screened cabin with 5 other campers. Teen Camp allows participants the opportunity to enjoy all the fun of camping while being introduced to the responsibility of role modeling within their unit as well as all-around camp. Teens are sure to build strong friendships as they make their way through activities planned by their Teen Counselors throughout their stay. Campers are introduced to outdoor living skills such as fire and shelter-building while practicing Leave No Trace principles.

YMCA Member: $945  | Non-Member: $1,070 (Opens Jan 2)

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Teen Leadership | Two Weeks | Entering Grades 9-12

Teen Leadership is for our high school age campers who are looking for something more to their time at camp. This program is for high school campers interested in personal growth and learning about leadership. Participants will receive an introduction to leadership, teamwork and working with children by participating in an engaging, fun program. This two-week program runs over the weekend. Activities include a rafting trip and an overnight away from main camp.

YMCA Member: $1,790 | Non-Member: $1,990 (Opens Jan 2)

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Session Dates & Themes 

  • Session 1/2 | July 2–14
  • Session 3/4 | July 16–28
  • Session 5/6 | July 30–August 11
  • Session 7/8 | August 13–25

Counselors in Training | Two Weeks | Entering Grades 11-12

CITs are mature campers that are interested in becoming future camp counselors. This two-week residential program will be spent working with our experienced camp staff to be leaders and future camp staff. CITs will learn the necessary aspects of camp counseling and youth development with an emphasis on understanding children, diversity, leadership skills and the YMCA Christian Principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service.

There is no cost for the CIT program at YMCA Camp Collins. Interested teens must apply and go through an interview process before being accepted as a CIT. Upon acceptance you will have the opportunity to select your preferred session.

  • Session 1/2 | July 2–14
  • Session 3/4 | July 16–28
  • Session 5/6 | July 30–August 11
  • Session 7/8 | August 13–25

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A Day in the Life of a Teen Camper

Teens stay in the rustic River Village where campers share a screened cabin with 5 other campers. Campers are introduced to outdoor living skills such as fire and shelter-building while practicing Leave No Trace principles. Teen Camp allows participants the opportunity to enjoy all the fun of camping while being introduced to the responsibility of role modeling within their unit as well as all-around camp. Teens are sure to build strong friendships as they make their way through activities planned by their Teen Counselors throughout their stay.

For the summer of 2023, teen sessions are one week in length. Teens will enjoy a full day rafting trip and other unique activities that take place at YMCA Camp Collins.

Open Door Program (Camperships) 

We believe that every child deserves to come to camp. With that, we offer assistance to families who would otherwise not be able to afford to send their children to camp. 

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