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Sunshine & Summertime Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! RAISE THE ROOF! Summer is upon us and not a moment too soon! The waterfront opens on May 24th, and there will be much splashing in the water and jumping in the sand as everyone enjoys all of our water activities. This calls for a block party! Close off the road, turn up the music, put out the snacks, and your family will rock start of summer with…
Find out more »Canoeing, Horses, Exploration and Summer Fun With Your Grandchild Adult/Intergenerational Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! ADULT/INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM AT TROUT LODGE You and your grandchild(ren) will grow even closer while you all participate in great, fun activities, at YMCA Trout Lodge, a family camp/conference center in the foothills of the eastern Ozarks. Begin by learning about rocks and minerals, and then head off into some of the world's largest granite boulders. Enjoy a campfire with s'mores, a half-day canoe trip down the scenie Courtois River, climb our 50-ft.…
Find out more »Summer Camp 2019
MY CAMP! YMCA Camp Lakewood's summer overnight camp for kids ages 6-17, provides a well-rounded experience for campers, by getting them outdoors to connect with nature. With a 360-acre lake, over 5,000 acres of forest-covered hills, caves, creeks, and more, there are many opportunities for natural exploration and experiential learning. Camp Lakewood is also home to the Triangle Y Ranch for equestrian programs, an Arts & Crafts center, high-adventure activities, a Nature Center for environmental education, and camp counselors from…
Find out more »Camp Road Scholar Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge - even making new friends! CAMP ROAD SCHOLAR AT TROUT LODGE Choose your own adventure on our Camp Road Scholar in the Ozarks, where everyone has the chance to be a kid again. Go back to camp and challenge yourself on learning adventures in the lush Ozark foothills surrounding your quaint and comfortable rooms…
Find out more »Team Challenge Certification by TEAM Works
TEAM CHALLENGE The Team Challenge Course has fixed low initiatives with challenges designed to foster skills such as communication, teamwork, trust and leadership. Participants are trained to facilitate groups of 8-12 people ages 11+ on the Team Challenge course. The first two days of the training, the participants are led through the experience. The second two days, participants learn to facilitate the activities. A written test is given at the end of the last day. The certification is good for…
Find out more »Alpine Tower Certification by TEAM Works
ALPINE TOWER The Alpine Tower is a 52-foot hour glass-shaped climbing structure with a variety of climbing challenges and unique obstacles. Participants are trained to facilitate groups of up to 12 people, ages 9+, on the Alpine tower. The first day of the training is experiential, and the next two days participants are taught to set up and safely lead groups on the tower. A written test is given at the end of the third day. The certification is good…
Find out more »American Heroes – Police Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! OUR HEROES THE POLICE The men and women in blue are true heroes, as they defend, serve and protect us all. When you bring your family during this week, you’ll get the opportunity to meet an officer, see a police car up close and personal, and kids will even get to make their own police badges. Help us to hunt down those robbers as they skulk around our…
Find out more »Canoeing, Horses, Exploration and Summer Fun With Your Grandchild Adult/Intergenerational Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! ADULT/INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM AT TROUT LODGE You and your grandchild(ren) will grow even closer while you all participate in great, fun activities, at YMCA Trout Lodge, a family camp/conference center in the foothills of the eastern Ozarks. Begin by learning about rocks and minerals, and then head off into some of the world's largest granite boulders. Enjoy a campfire with s'mores, a half-day canoe trip down the scenie Courtois River, climb our 50-ft.…
Find out more »Canoeing, Horses, Exploration & Summer Fun With Your Family Adult/Intergenerational Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! ADULT/INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM AT TROUT LODGE You and your family will grow closer while you participate in great, fun activities, at YMCA Trout Lodge, a family camp/conference center in the foothills of the eastern Ozarks. Begin by learning about rocks and minerals, and then head off into some of the world's largest granite boulders. Enjoy a campfire with s'mores, a half-day canoe trip down the scenie Courtois River, climb our 50-ft. Alpine Tower…
Find out more »Canoeing, Horses, Exploration and Summer Fun With Your Grandchild Adult/Intergenerational Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! ADULT/INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM AT TROUT LODGE You and your grandchild(ren) will grow even closer while you all participate in great, fun activities, at YMCA Trout Lodge, a family camp/conference center in the foothills of the eastern Ozarks. Begin by learning about rocks and minerals, and then head off into some of the world's largest granite boulders. Enjoy a campfire with s'mores, a half-day canoe trip down the scenie Courtois River, climb our 50-ft.…
Find out more »Spirits of the Lake Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! HALLOWEEN IN JULY! Ever heard of the story about the Spirits of the Lake? This is the time of year, in July, when our restless spirits – who can’t wait until October – rise to celebrate Halloween early. Guests will don their best Halloween costumes and enter our costume contest. Families will go trick-or-treating and the kids will enjoy a Monster Mash carnival. Did you know that the…
Find out more »Canoeing, Horses, Exploration and Summer Fun With Your Grandchild Adult/Intergenerational Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! ADULT/INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM AT TROUT LODGE You and your grandchild(ren) will grow even closer while you all participate in great, fun activities, at YMCA Trout Lodge, a family camp/conference center in the foothills of the eastern Ozarks. Begin by learning about rocks and minerals, and then head off into some of the world's largest granite boulders. Enjoy a campfire with s'mores, a half-day canoe trip down the scenie Courtois River, climb our 50-ft.…
Find out more »Santa’s Summer Vacation Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! CHRISTMAS IS A STATE OF MIND! Come to Trout Lodge this week and vacation where Santa does. If you look hard enough, you just might catch a glimpse of the jolly old guy. And where Santa is, his elves are not far behind. Your family will play fun games with the elves, including coal rush and an elf hunt. And don’t let July stop you from having a…
Find out more »Canoeing, Horses, Exploration & Summer Fun With Your Family Adult/Intergenerational Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! ADULT/INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM AT TROUT LODGE You and your family will grow closer while you participate in great, fun activities, at YMCA Trout Lodge, a family camp/conference center in the foothills of the eastern Ozarks. Begin by learning about rocks and minerals, and then head off into some of the world's largest granite boulders. Enjoy a campfire with s'mores, a half-day canoe trip down the scenie Courtois River, climb our 50-ft. Alpine Tower…
Find out more »Hiking, Canoeing and an Amazing Underground Adventure in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge, even making new friends! UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE (AND MORE!) AT TROUT LODGE Set amidst thousands of acres of forest-covered hills, a pristine lake and near one of America’s most remarkable underground playgrounds, Trout Lodge is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise in the Ozarks. Join the outdoor staff to experience the natural history of the area…
Find out more »Lakeside Luau Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! IT'S A TROUT LODGE PARTY! It’s a luau Trout Lodge style, where the fun never ends and the laughter never stops. How low can you go with our limbo contest? Get the whole family in on face painting to show off your family spirit. Take on other families with a balloon toss, water relay and a rousing game of beach blanket volleyball! The water is warm, there’s so…
Find out more »Canoeing, Horses, Exploration & Summer Fun With Your Grandchild Adult/Intergenerational Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! ADULT/INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM AT TROUT LODGE You and your grandchild(ren) will grow even closer while you all participate in great, fun activities, at YMCA Trout Lodge, a family camp/conference center in the foothills of the eastern Ozarks. Begin by learning about rocks and minerals, and then head off into some of the world's largest granite boulders. Enjoy a campfire with s'mores, a half-day canoe trip down the scenie Courtois River, climb our 50-ft.…
Find out more »Canoeing, Horses, Exploration & Summer Fun With Your Grandchild Adult/Intergenerational Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! ADULT/INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM AT TROUT LODGE You and your grandchild(ren) will grow even closer while you all participate in great, fun activities, at YMCA Trout Lodge, a family camp/conference center in the foothills of the eastern Ozarks. Begin by learning about rocks and minerals, and then head off into some of the world's largest granite boulders. Enjoy a campfire with s'mores, a half-day canoe trip down the scenie Courtois River, climb our 50-ft.…
Find out more »Buccaneer’s Booty Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! A PIRATE'S LIFE! Ahoy matey! Welcome to Trout Lodge, home to the private lair of those seadog pirates of Captain Kidd. No pirate attire? No problem. We’ll help you create your own pirate costume that you can proudly wear. Learn how to orienteer and play Gold Rush to keep those pirates away from the treasure they seek. Create your own Man-O-War with its Jolly Roger flying proudly in…
Find out more »Camp Road Scholar Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge - even making new friends! CAMP ROAD SCHOLAR AT TROUT LODGE Choose your own adventure on our Camp Road Scholar in the Ozarks, where everyone has the chance to be a kid again. Go back to camp and challenge yourself on learning adventures in the lush Ozark foothills surrounding your quaint and comfortable rooms…
Find out more »Hiking, Canoeing and an Amazing Underground Adventure in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge, even making new friends! UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE (AND MORE!) AT TROUT LODGE Set amidst thousands of acres of forest-covered hills, a pristine lake and near one of America’s most remarkable underground playgrounds, Trout Lodge is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise in the Ozarks. Join the outdoor staff to experience the natural history of the area…
Find out more »Charity Bow Shoot
CHARITY BOW SHOOT AT CAMP LAKEWOOD Supporting YMCA community programs, this bow shoot takes place through a wooded (moderately hilly) course with multiple targets throughout the course, including 30 3-D targets. The competition starts at 1 p.m. and registration closes at 3 p.m. There are several divisions, including: Pee Wee (ages 8 and under) • Cub (ages 9-12) • Youth (ages 13-17) Women • Bow Hunters • Traditional • Open Entry Fee: $20 for Adults; $10 for Cub & Youth;…
Find out more »Family Camp
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND THE ACTIVITIES YOUR FAMILY SELECTS FAMILY CAMP AT CAMP LAKEWOOD Who says camp is only for kids? Now the whole family can enjoy camp family style - when Mom and Dad can get in on the action. Spend the weekend together as a family doing all things camp - archery, riflery, climbing tower, zip line, trail ride, tie-dye and more. With all of the activities and fun you expect at camp, your family will have…
Find out more »So Long Summer Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! COULD SUMMER NEVER END? With sparkles on the warm water of our fun and playful lake, we must prepare to bid farewell to yet another summer now that Labor Day weekend is upon us. Pack your bags and gather your family to come swim and swing and slide while the sun is still quite warm on your faces. Then join us at our Block Party – where you’ll…
Find out more »Community Appreciation Day
FREE COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY AT TROUT LODGE & CAMP LAKEWOOD Washington County residents - join us from 1-5 pm at YMCA Trout Lodge for our annual community appreciation day - an afternoon of fun and adventurous activities for the local community, for FREE! No reservations required. Bolded activities below require sign-up, with limited spaces available. Come to the tent by the mini-golf to sign up for those activities. The rest do not require a sign-up. Riflery Alpine Tower Archery Zip…
Find out more »Bridge Break Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge, even making new friends. BRIDGE BREAK AT TROUT LODGE Does the thought of a good Bridge game get the blood pumping?This is the perfect getaway for you, your spouse, family or friends. You can also make new friends while you're here, who love the game as much as you. Do what you love…
Find out more »American Heroes – Veterans Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! FREEDOM ISN'T FREE! Of all of the people who serve to keep us safe, our veterans hold a very special place in our hearts. They’ve sacrificed so much so that we can live a peaceful life. Bring your family and meet some veterans, sit a spell to talk with them, listen to their stories and laugh with them. You will learn how to properly fold and take care…
Find out more »Meditation & Movement – Wellness and Healing in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge, even making new friends! MEDITATION & MOVEMENT AT TROUT LODGE Reconnect to the healing power of the Earth and re-learn to love yourself in classroom settings indoor and outdoor through a combination of guided meditation, movement and natural self-healing techniques. Find joy and healing with music and singing, and choose from a robust…
Find out more »Horseshoes & Hitches Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! WHERE WE ACTUALLY ENCOURAGE "HORSING AROUND"! The smell of well-worn leather, the sounds of the horses in the background and the sparkle of the sunlight dancing between the leaves of early fall. This is a western week at our Triangle Y Ranch. Join a horseshoe tournament, learn roping and branding and chow down on a Dutch oven treat cooked over an open fire. Watch a driving demonstration with…
Find out more »Hiking, Canoeing and an Amazing Underground Adventure in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge, even making new friends! UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE (AND MORE!) AT TROUT LODGE Set amidst thousands of acres of forest-covered hills, a pristine lake and near one of America’s most remarkable underground playgrounds, Trout Lodge is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise in the Ozarks. Join the outdoor staff to experience the natural history of the area…
Find out more »Wilderness Days Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! THE OUTDOORS IS CALLING YOU! If you and your family are lovers of the outdoors, a little preparation goes a long way to make sure all stays well during your adventures. During our Wilderness Days at Trout Lodge, you’ll learn how to build a shelter and a fire. You will learn orienteering and take a “Leave No Trace” ethics class. Come to our Nature Center and see some…
Find out more »Muzzles, Manes & More: Lessons in the Art of Horsemanship
RATES INCLUDE OVERNIGHT STAY, MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Horses are amazing animals, and with proper care can be quite a trusty steed. This adventure is for anyone who wants to learn how to properly take care of a horse, take a trail ride, and spend the night eating by campfire and sleeping in rustic conditions. This is more than just a ride and overnight stay - this is about learning to care for a horse. The Triangle Y Ranch eagerly awaits you,…
Find out more »Palette of the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge, even making new friends. PALETTE OF THE OZARKS AT TROUT LODGE Get in touch with your inner artist as you spend a relaxing and rejuvenating week in the heart of Missouri’s Ozarks. Under the tutelage of professional art instructors, learn the basic techniques of watercoloring, including brush strokes, texturing and blending. Then, try your…
Find out more »Wacky Science Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! BUNSEN BURNERS AND TEST TUBES Here is where everyday items can create the most incredible things. Don your goggles and gloves this week to create some wacky (but safe) science experiments that will leave everyone amazed. Is your family competitive? There’s a mad scientist lurking around Trout Lodge just looking for families to compete in his own version of minute to win it. Root on your family members…
Find out more »Horse Overnight Family/Group Adventure
RATES INCLUDE RIDES, ALL MEALS AND OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS! Are you a lover of all things equestrian? Then we are calling you (ages 10+) to join us for our Horse Overnight at YMCA Triangle Y Ranch. Spend Saturday riding the trails, camp out overnight with dinner cooked over an open fire, rustic accommodations and cowboy conversation. The next morning wake up to an open fire breakfast, saddle up for another ride and then enjoy a buffet lunch at YMCA Trout Lodge.…
Find out more »The Great Pumpkin Jamboree Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! AUTUMN'S AWESOME ADVENTURE AT TROUT LODGE Glorious colors and the aroma of crisp clean air always turns thoughts to fall at Trout Lodge. If your family loves everything about this beautiful time of year, now is your time to stay with us! Along with our other fall themed activities during the week, it’s our GREAT PUMPKIN JAMBOREE that steals the show both Saturdays. Imagine snuggling beside your family…
Find out more »Outdoor Women’s Wellness Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND THE ACTIVITIES YOU SELECT* Calling all moms, sisters, nieces, grandmothers, cousins, girlfriends! This weekend is designed just for women 18+ - to explore adventures, classes or lessons in the great outdoors. There will be plenty of activities from which to choose. Spend the weekend with female friends and family, or make new friends while you are here. Check out our registration form which lists all of the amazing classes and group time activities. This…
Find out more »Adventure Guides: Father-Son Weekend
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND THE ACTIVITIES YOU SELECT!* FATHER-SON ADVENTURE GUIDES AT CAMP LAKEWOOD YMCA Camp Lakewood is the perfect location for that special father-son bonding experience, where days and nights are packed with fun activities for both fathers and sons. Participate in archery, riflery, climbing tower, zip line, trail ride, tie-dye and more. * Extra fee activities are optionally available. Fall 2019 Father-Son Adventure Guides Registration IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning on completing the registration form…
Find out more »Community Great Pumpkin Jamboree
COMMUNITY GREAT PUMPKIN JAMBOREE AT TROUT LODGE Brightly colored leaves fluttering in the crisp autumn air will surround you as you reconnect as a family to celebrate the fall season in grand jamboree fashion by joining us for an afternoon of pumpkin carving, tasty treats, music, crafts, square-dancing, a pie-eating contest, carnival games, Dutch oven cooking and games. With the colors of fall all around us, it's the perfect time to celebrate with family and friends. Download the registration form for…
Find out more »Meditation & Movement – Wellness and Healing in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge, even making new friends! MEDITATION & MOVEMENT AT TROUT LODGE Reconnect to the healing power of the Earth and re-learn to love yourself in classroom settings indoor and outdoor through a combination of guided meditation, movement and natural self-healing techniques. Find joy and healing with music and singing, and choose from a robust…
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