YMCA Camp Kern

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YMCA Camp Kern Camp Kern has been changing the lives of kids and families from the Greater Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus area for over 100 years.
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SUMMER CAMP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW! Join the Kern Family by applying for: 🟡Resident Camp Counselor🔴Resident Camp Vill...
10/13/2026

SUMMER CAMP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!

Join the Kern Family by applying for:

🟡Resident Camp Counselor
🔴Resident Camp Village Leader
🔵Summer Camp Leader
🟢Health Coordinator

All Resident Camp Counselors can apply for a specific age category and other specialties like Teen, Fully Immersive Theme, and Ranch.

Junior Counselor Applications open December 15th.

Apply today at https://www.daytonymca.org/job-openings -position-block

10/04/2026

IT’S TIME ⏰💻

Summer 2027 REGISTRATION is OPEN

We already have registrations coming in! What do you think is going to be the first program to fill?

Register today at campkern.org/register

2️⃣ Days Until RegistrationBraveryCamp gives children the courage to try.Whether it is riding a horse, climbing the towe...
10/01/2026

2️⃣ Days Until Registration

Bravery

Camp gives children the courage to try.
Whether it is riding a horse, climbing the tower, making a new friend, sleeping away from home, or trying something completely new, Camp Kern helps children take brave steps in a safe and supportive environment.

Two days until summer camp registration opens.

Don’t let this opportunity zip away 👀Something big is coming THIS Saturday, October 3️⃣rdAny ideas??
09/28/2026

Don’t let this opportunity zip away 👀

Something big is coming THIS Saturday, October 3️⃣rd

Any ideas??

🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨Don’t miss out on the magic of family camp! One last chance to join the fun in 2026The Traditional Cabin/...
09/23/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨

Don’t miss out on the magic of family camp! One last chance to join the fun in 2026

The Traditional Cabin/Yurt Rental fee is: $226
Then it is:
Adults: $48
Children 5-17: $42
Children 4 and under: FREE

Most activities are open programming, which means you can come and go as you please. You can spend 15 minutes at archery or 3 hours; it’s up to you. We offer activities such as archery, climbing, canoeing, tie-dye, pioneer cooking, and BB guns. We also offer opportunities for trail ride and pony ride add-ons.

Check in: 6:00 pm Friday, October 2nd
Check out: 1:00 pm Sunday, October 4th

E-mail MacKallie at [email protected] to register!

Guess what’s September 20, 2026 from 1-3pm!?!It’s our first Teen Board Meeting of the fall 🍁RSVP to MacKallie at mhouseh...
08/31/2026

Guess what’s September 20, 2026 from 1-3pm!?!

It’s our first Teen Board Meeting of the fall 🍁

RSVP to MacKallie at [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

Just like that another amazing summer of Survivor n the books 📚 We would like to congratulate our 4️⃣ Survivor winners f...
08/26/2026

Just like that another amazing summer of Survivor n the books 📚

We would like to congratulate our 4️⃣ Survivor winners from Summer 2026. They were voted by their peers to have embodied our core values most while competing throughout their session.

🔴 Rocco
🔵 Veronica
🟢 Rachel
🟡 Ava

With this honor, these fantastic kids won a free week of camp! How cool!?!

We also want to extend a very special thank you to our queen of Survivor AZALEA! Find out what happens in 2027 on the next episode of SURVIVOR 🔥

08/23/2026

🎉Our YMCA Adventure Guides and Adventure Princesses are hosting a picnic THIS Sunday (8/23) at Forest Field Park from 3-5 pm.

Come enjoy some food, have fun and learn about this amazing program.

This group promotes strengthening the relationships between dads and their children through community, activities, and friendship.🩷

08/21/2026

We hear there was a pretty big win for the Fenwick Women’s Volleyball team tonight. First and most important, congratulations to the team!! They spent some quality team bonding time at Camp Kern this month. Coincidence? Hmmm, we just know we love the chance to help teams come together!

Address

5291 State Route 350
Oregonia, OH
45054

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15139323756

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