Camp Shady Brook YMCA

Camp Shady Brook YMCA Since 1948 this beautiful site has been host to summer camp, family camps, retreats, field trips and reunions. Come make lasting memories in the mountains!

Whether you are looking to create your own special event, reunion, class field trip or retreat, or you are interested in joining one of our popular family events throughout the year, Camp Shady Brook has something for everyone. Nestled in the mountains near Deckers, CO, Camp Shady Brook has been serving campers of all ages since 1948. As the premier conference and retreat destination in the area,

groups from all over the country have hosted memorable events at our beautiful upgraded facility year after year. Perhaps our most exciting time of year is during our summer camp season, where campers aged 6-17 can choose from a variety of activities to keep them busy during their summer break. Choices include traditional camp stuff like archery and rifelry on our target sports range, swimming and canoeing on our spring-fed lake, or climbing and swinging up in the air on one of our challenge course elements like the zipline. Our programming is designed to help build friendships, inspire self-confidence, and encourage positive decision making. Whether you’re interested in teambuilding, family bonding, high adventure, nature or leadership skills, Camp Shady Brook has a program for you! We pride ourselves on hiring mature and skilled staff to facilitate a wonderful camping experience as our guest. Throughout the year, we also have many wonderful family events like family camp, Easter programming, Women’s Retreat and much, much more! Please check our website for upcoming events for you and the family! CampShadyBrook.Org will have the most up to date information for our campers and families. SUMMER CAMP

In our Traditional Camp, your camper will create their own adventure during the day with supervision from our qualified staff. Evenings are spent playing all camp games, carnivals, overnights, and of course s’mores! (2 week sessions include a weekend in between. Teens love CSB for our high ropes course, socializing around the campfire, all camp games, and canyon overnight! Parents love CSB for reinforcing the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in an atmosphere that allows their teen to be themselves and have a great time! Our youngest campers can come to Aspen Camp for 6-8 year olds. If you are interested in just trying camp for a half week, we also have a program designed to help little ones get used to the idea! Start developing your youngest campers’ social skills, decision making, and self confidence in our Aspen camp. Specialized, age appropriate programming and a 1-5 staff to camper ratio ensure the best experience possible for our youngest campers! For our older campers, Summit Teen Camp is a perfect fit. Information on specialty camps like Flyfishing, Drama, Art and Horsemasters Camp can be found at the website, CampShadyBrook.org. These programs include all of the fun, values and camaraderie of traditional camp and also have an emphasis on a certain area of interest. If your camper is interested in one of our specialty camps, please visit the website to find out more! Camp Shady Brook is open year round for special events and group retreats. Please call (303) 647-2313 for more information, or to book your next getaway.

Looking for more than just a summer job? 🏕️At Camp Shady Brook, you’ll find purpose, connection, and adventure. From Cab...
03/25/2026

Looking for more than just a summer job? 🏕️
At Camp Shady Brook, you’ll find purpose, connection, and adventure. From Cabin Life Coordinators to Challenge Course Coordinators, there’s a role for everyone ready to make an impact.

Create unforgettable moments with campers, build lifelong friendships, and spend your summer somewhere meaningful. Apply today at ppymca.org/jobs

Log Reveal! Our amazing camp community helped choose the design that will represent the spirit, adventure, and lifelong ...
02/27/2026

Log Reveal!

Our amazing camp community helped choose the design that will represent the spirit, adventure, and lifelong memories of Camp Shady Brook for years to come.

This is more than just a logo - it's the next chapter of camp history.

Here's to new traditions, continued adventures, and the same camp magic we all know and love. 🏕️

🌲✨Exciting things are happening at Camp Shady Brook! We’re unveiling a new logo, and our amazing camp community gets to ...
02/13/2026

🌲✨Exciting things are happening at Camp Shady Brook! We’re unveiling a new logo, and our amazing camp community gets to help choose it. Your vote matters — be part of this special moment in camp history!

🗳️Voting is open NOW through Friday, February 20th. Click the link below to cast your vote.
We can’t wait to see which design you love most!


https://forms.gle/K3swi54chZJJQ3E77

Camp Shady Brook Celebrates
02/02/2026

Camp Shady Brook Celebrates

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Merv Bennett ❤️All of us at YMCA Camp Shady Brook celebrate the incredible life of Me...
10/29/2025

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Merv Bennett ❤️

All of us at YMCA Camp Shady Brook celebrate the incredible life of Merv Bennett, a dear friend, leader, and champion of camp.

Merv loved visiting camp, walking the grounds, soaking in the laughter, and feeling the energy and joy of the campers. He believed deeply in the power of the camp experience to shape lives and bring people together. Through his generosity, countless children received scholarships to attend camp, share meals in Bennett Dining Hall, and cast a line into a lake he helped stock, often catching their very first fish! 🎣

Merv’s kindness, vision, and heart for community are woven into the spirit of Camp Shady Brook. His legacy lives on in every camper’s smile, every song sung beneath the pines, and every moment of connection that makes this place so special.

Thank you, Merv, for helping make Camp Shady Brook a home for all. 💚

Join us for a warm summer evening under the stars! Enjoy a special Outdoor Movie Night Fundraiser for Camp Shady Brook Y...
07/28/2025

Join us for a warm summer evening under the stars! Enjoy a special Outdoor Movie Night Fundraiser for Camp Shady Brook YMCA, hosted on the rooftop of the Downtown YMCA! 🎬⛺️

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Location: Downtown YMCA | Parking Garage Roof, 207 N Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Event Begins: 7:00 PM | Movie Starts: 8:00 PM

Feature Film: The Wild Robot

Bring: Fold-up chairs and/or blankets for your seating.

Register today: https://ppymca.org/event/camp-shady-brook-2025-the-reunion/

💔 Our hearts are with Camp Mystic and the many camps affected by the tragic flooding in the Guadalupe River basin. As pa...
07/07/2025

💔 Our hearts are with Camp Mystic and the many camps affected by the tragic flooding in the Guadalupe River basin. As part of the larger camp family, we stand in full support of our fellow camps during this heartbreaking time. We are holding them close and sending strength, love, and solidarity.

💬 In light of this tragedy, many in our Camp Shady Brook community have asked about our own creek here in Deckers, Colorado. While flash floods can happen anywhere—including in Colorado’s mountains—what occurred in Texas was driven by unique weather patterns and geography, including massive drainage basins and intense storms.

🌧 Four Mile Creek, which runs through our camp, is classified as low-risk (Zone X by FEMA), but flash floods are still possible during heavy rain, especially near wildfire burn scars. Our team takes these risks seriously. We monitor weather closely and have emergency plans in place to keep our campers and staff safe.

🙏 Thank you for your care and concern. Please continue to keep our extended camp community in your thoughts. If you’re looking for ways to help those impacted in Texas, we encourage donations to organizations supporting camp recovery and relief efforts.

*Summer Camp Staff Feature*Name: EmmaHometown: Hereford, EnglandWhat are you most excited for this summer?: Making new f...
05/15/2025

*Summer Camp Staff Feature*

Name: Emma

Hometown: Hereford, England

What are you most excited for this summer?: Making new friends, but most importantly having fun and getting involved in activities and making a positive impact on children’s lives. Here’s to having the best summer ever!

Would you like to say anything to our campers & their families?: Get ready to have the summer of your life! Parents and guardians, rest assured that your campers will be in the best possible place this summer. I can’t wait to meet you all!

*Summer Camp Staff Feature*Name: Luis Hometown: Sorocaba-SP, BrazilWhat are you most excited for this summer?I’m truly l...
05/14/2025

*Summer Camp Staff Feature*

Name: Luis

Hometown: Sorocaba-SP, Brazil

What are you most excited for this summer?
I’m truly looking forward to meeting new people, exchanging cultural experiences, and ensuring the children have a memorable and joyful summer. As part of the staff and waterfront coordinator, I’m committed to making this the best summer ever.

Would you like to say anything to our campers & their families?
I’d like to say that this summer will be unforgettable, and I’m excited to meet each and every one of you.

To the campers: I hope you like swimming — because you’re going to spend a lot of time in the water!

And to the parents: if your kids come home with a newfound love for Taylor Swift, I’ll take full responsibility — they might leave camp as Swifties!

See you very soon!

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8716 Y Camp Road
Sedalia, CO
80135

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