YMCA Trout Lodge
& Camp Lakewood

For youth development^®
For healthy living
For social responsibility

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Our Mission

The YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Activities

Each Outdoor Education group leader at YMCA Camp Lakewood will help choose activities. All activities are age-appropriate and flexible based on the ability of each group. Activity block options may change due to scheduling conflicts, availability or weather.

Group Initiatives

Your group will face mental and physical challenges while attempting to successfully complete these ground-based activities. These activities are designed to stretch imaginations and encourage solutions.

We create an atmosphere that allows each student to assume different roles and use a variety of positive communication techniques.

Each of our trained facilitators carries a " bag of tricks" from which he/she can pull appropriate games and activities. The activities depend on the progress of each group.

Low Ropes Course Elements

Our ropes course offers a more advanced challenge for any group. Activities involve spotting, trust and communication. We strongly adhere to safety precautions.

High Elements

High elements are geared to build support among groups, encourage a spirit of adventure, and develop individual strengths.

Climbing harnesses and ropes are integral aspects of the High Elements Program.

Alpine Tower
Alpine Swing
Pines Peak
Pines Zip
Pines Pole Zip
Summit Course

Activities

Below are just some of the activities available. We constantly update and add new activities.

Archery
Blind Man & the Elephant
Coasters
Egg Drop
Fire Building
Geocaching
Geology
Low Ropes Course
Nature Center
Nature Hike
Orienteering
Pioneer Village
- Candle Making
- Ropes Making
- Blacksmithing
- Wood Stove
- Pioneer Games
- Apple Press
Predator/Prey
Rifle Marksmanship
Survival Hike
Water Ecology