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Summer at Trout Lodge
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Summer at Trout Lodge is a glorious time of fun in the sun, getting out in the lake on a sailboat, pontoon, kayak, canoe or paddle boat. Take a swim, soar through the air on our lake swing, or fly down the water slide. There are also Zorb balls to help you "walk on water" and a water trampoline to send you flying. Trout Lodge is an outdoor-lovers…
Find out more »Agua Adventure Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! It’s almost over, it’s almost gone, but we’d love summer to stay - all year long! For that last burst of summer before school starts again, pack up the family and the swim suits and stay with us at Trout Lodge for a wet and wild water week. Take a dip to hide from the heat as you cool off on our beach enjoying the water activities –…
Find out more »Camp Road Scholar Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Choose your own adventure at YMCA Trout Lodge. Here, everyone can be a kid again - no matter what your age. Go back to camp and challenge yourself in the lush Ozark foothills. Make new friends at the campfire and surround yourself in the nostalgia and excitement of a week at summer camp. Learn archery or kayaking on our 360-acre lake. Try a zipline, climbing tower, arts & crafts and so much…
Find out more »Family Camp
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND THE ACTIVITIES YOUR FAMILY SELECTS 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 a blast hanging out and…
Find out more »Bye Bye Summer Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! It’s time to close off the street, turn up the music, put out the snacks and celebrate the last warm days (and Labor Day) with an end-of-summer block party. Your family will rock this party with fun games that will create lots of laughter and quality time together, with a balloon toss, an on-land water relay, volleyball tournament and even a dance-off. It’s a last call for family-time…
Find out more »Community Appreciation Day
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 Line Hay Ride Climbing Tower Pony Ride ALSO: Arts &…
Find out more »Bridge Break Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Does the thought of a good Bridge game get the blood pumping? Then this is the program for you, designed for players familiar with the game up to an intermediate level, with pre-play instructions and post-play tips - featuring duplicate bridge. 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…
Find out more »Community Youth Soccer Program
The Y believes in participation, fun, physical fitness and health, skill development, teamwork, fair play, family involvement and volunteer leadership, which sums up our fall community youth soccer program. Let's get the kids outside being active, having fun and learning valuable life skills in the process. Practices: Tuesdays - Games: Thursdays 6-7 pm at the Potosi City Park Fields 1 & 2 Season: September 6 - October 18 (no practice/game week of October 8) Soccer Picnic: October 18…
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 »Meditation & Movement – Wellness and Healing in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Join us in the eastern Ozarks for a week of food for the spirit. Guided imagery, yoga, self-care techniques rooted in both ancient and modern traditions, plus much more! Awaken your power within and find peace with like-minded adults. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge - even making new friends! ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM # 23159 (For more information or…
Find out more »Rockin’ Ranch Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Howdy y’all. Grab the whole family and mosey on down to our Triangle Y Ranch to learn about the wild west way of life. Slip on your boot-scootin’ boogie shoes and join in on a barn dance that will get you learning the line dance moves. And what would a great ranch be without your family learning how to groom a horse, have your family picture taken with…
Find out more »Alumni Reunion 2018
All YMCA Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood Alumni! It's a band of brothers & sisters who are gathering this September to bring back the old days (or maybe not so long ago), play and have fun together. Tell the stories of your time here at Trout Lodge or Camp Lakewood, maybe sing a song or two, break bread together and spend your evenings hanging out at East Camp - the "coolest" spot at Camp Lakewood! It's an all play weekend…
Find out more »Meditation & Movement – Wellness and Healing in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Join us in the eastern Ozarks for a week of food for the spirit. Guided imagery, yoga, self-care techniques rooted in both ancient and modern traditions, plus much more! Awaken your power within and find peace with like-minded adults. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge - even making new friends! ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM # 23159 (For more information or…
Find out more »Magic of the Movies Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Is your family ready for its close up? At Trout Lodge, you are always our celebrity. Family time is the perfect time to bring the whole family for this movie themed week, and together you’ll build a cardboard car and bring it to our drive-in movie theater out on the Trout Lodge back deck. Is your family filled with a bunch of know-it-alls? We will be hosting a…
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 »Saving The Day Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! We’ve just gotten wind that this week evil villains will attempt to take over Trout Lodge and we need your family’s help in stopping them. To get ready for the “siege”, a training camp relay race has been scheduled in preparation. Bring your whole clan to Trout Lodge and together we can save the Y. For all of you who are yet-to-be-discovered, we will hold a super talent…
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 »Father-Daughter Adventure Guides
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND THE ACTIVITIES YOU SELECT!* YMCA Camp Lakewood is the perfect location for that special father-daughter bonding experience, where days and nights are packed with fun activities for both fathers and daughters. Participate in archery, riflery, climbing tower, zip line, trail ride, tie-dye and more. *Extra fee activities are optionally available. Fall 2018 Father-Daughter Adventure Guides Registration IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning on completing the registration form on your computer/device, you will need to save…
Find out more »Autumn’s Awesome Adventure/Great Pumpkin Jamboree Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! 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 on a hayride that will take…
Find out more »Community Great Pumpkin Jamboree
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 pricing information. May include a buffet meal…
Find out more »Meditation & Movement – Wellness and Healing in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Join us in the eastern Ozarks for a week of food for the spirit. Guided imagery, yoga, self-care techniques rooted in both ancient and modern traditions, plus much more! Awaken your power within and find peace with like-minded adults. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge - even making new friends! ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM # 23159 (For more information…
Find out more »Community Great Pumpkin Jamboree
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 pricing information. May include a buffet meal…
Find out more »Meditation & Movement – Wellness and Healing in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Join us in the eastern Ozarks for a week of food for the spirit. Guided imagery, yoga, self-care techniques rooted in both ancient and modern traditions, plus much more! Awaken your power within and find peace with like-minded adults. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge - even making new friends! ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM # 23159 (For more information or…
Find out more »Hiking, Canoeing and an Amazing Underground Adventure in the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Trout Lodge is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise in the Ozarks. Experience the nature and history of the area on a hike, by canoe or on horseback. Try your hand at archery and riflery, visit mud cave, enjoy a local winery, visit famous Bonne Terre Mine for a tour of the former underground mine and artifacts and even take a pontoon ride on their famous underground lake. And with many more activities, it's…
Find out more »Thursday COMMUNITY Halloween Event
YMCA Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood turns into a ghoulishly delightful Halloween location. But watch your back, you never know what may be lurking in our woods! Download the registration form below for times and costs (some activities are free!) and to register. There are only a certain number of spots available for the haunted hayride, so reserve your spot now. You may also call 438-2154 for more information. Completed registration forms can be mailed in, faxed in, e-mailed in or…
Find out more »A Haunted Trout Lodge Halloween Themed Week (Guests)
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! It’s a haunting of the family-friendly kind. But you should still watch each other’s back as you wander through Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood – zombies and witches, ghosts and goblins abound everywhere. Hop on our Haunted Hayride on Saturday as we wind through the deep dark woods and hold on as creatures of the night rise up and wreak havoc. For the little ones, we also offer…
Find out more »Horsemanship: Basics & Beyond Adult Program (Beginners)
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! You are NEVER too young to learn horsemanship! This five day program includes ground work, arena lessons, trail rides and different riding styles. Groom, saddle and care for your horse for the program. Enjoy cowboy-style dutch oven meals and a hayride - where the horses join you out in the pasture. THIS IS A BEGINNER'S PROGRAM. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure…
Find out more »Palette of the Ozarks Adult Program
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Find your inner artist in the pristine landscapes of the Ozarks! Enjoy learning basic and advanced techniques in watercolor painting. Learn sketching and perspectives. Travel to local sites to be inspired by regional beauty. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge - even making new friends. ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM # 21648 (For information or to schedule with Road Scholar)…
Find out more »Renaissance Revival Themed Weeks
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Chivalry is still alive at Trout Lodge as your family will defend the Trout Lodge King and Queen from attack from our rival kingdom! Create your own armor, and jump into action in our Trout Lodge sword fight. For your family of knights, this week is full of adventures, honor and accomplishments as you conquer new activities and spend time together remembering what family is truly all about.…
Find out more »Father-Son Adventure Guides
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND THE ACTIVITIES YOU SELECT!* 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 2018 Father-Son Adventure Guides Registration IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning on completing the registration form on your computer/device, you will…
Find out more »Horsemanship: Basics & Beyond Adult Program (Advanced)
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! You are NEVER too young to learn horsemanship! This five day program includes ground work, arena lessons, trail rides and different riding styles. Groom, saddle and care for your horse for the program. Enjoy cowboy-style dutch oven meals and a hayride - where the horses join you out in the pasture. THIS IS AN ADVANCED PROGRAM. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure…
Find out more »Horsemanship: Basics & Beyond (Beginners)
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! You are NEVER too young to learn horsemanship! This five day program includes ground work, arena lessons, trail rides and different riding styles. Groom, saddle and care for your horse for the program. Enjoy cowboy-style dutch oven meals and a hayride - where the horses join you out in the pasture. THIS IS A BEGINNER'S PROGRAM. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure…
Find out more »Adult Scrapbooking Weekend
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! Join other scrapbooking enthusiasts for a weekend of camaraderie and fun. You'll have non of the usual distractions, letting you dedicate time to finish a scrapbook or start something new, and even get new ideas from others. You can come alone or in a group, and you are welcome regardless of your skill level. Participants under age 18 must attend with an adult. Whether coming as a group, a couple or on…
Find out more »America’s Settlers Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Let your whole family step back in time with us at Trout Lodge, to get a taste of what settlers experienced in America so long ago - before, air conditioning, before cell phones and even before electricity! Making a rope, marking your very own leather tag, operating an apple press and an old-fashioned cook stove? Yes, your family will learn about and do these things – even making…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Traditions Themed Event
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Traditions hold the most amazing memories, and we are honored to host so many families who feel that Thanksgiving at Trout Lodge is such a treasured tradition. Your family will stay busy for days with our year round activities, and then you’ll come together and enjoy a family-style Thanksgiving dinner with a turkey and all of the trimmings on every table. On Saturday, step back in time with…
Find out more »Pioneer Christmas Village
Take a step into the past with us at Trout Lodge as we bring you back to the time of Father Christmas, when ornaments and candles were hand-made, carolers livened the streets with songs of Christmas joy, and blacksmithing was a staple in every town. Visit our Pioneer Christmas village and we will warm your hearts with cocoa and activities from a time gone by. Perfect for your group or family of every age, with special crafts for the children. For overnight…
Find out more »Wilderness Survival Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES*. KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! It's survival of the “funnest” as you learn – as a family – simple survival techniques. Fire building, the seven basic needs for survival, orienteering, building a shelter or mini-fort are all valuable skills to know whenever your family finds itself out in the wild. Then the words “Remember we learned at Trout Lodge about …” will come in very handy and create an even stronger family bond.…
Find out more »Mad Scientist Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! The mad Professor KitKat will be joining us at Trout Lodge, and we need your family’s help in engaging his frivolous band of mad scientists doing wacky experiments. Create a tornado in a bottle, protect your egg when designing your egg drop creation, and even learn how to make homemade ice cream. Madcap science classes can be quite fascinating, and at Trout Lodge we also offer fun-filled “recess”…
Find out more »Shiver-Me-Timbers Themed Weekend
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Calling all swash-buckling families to join us at Trout Lodge and take up the battle! Pirate Steve and his crew are skulking around Trout Lodge and we need your family’s help to run them off, because their wacky antics ARRRR driving us crazy. Word is that Steve and his crew have hidden gold – and we need YOUR help in finding it. But just so we know who…
Find out more »Winter Camp 2018
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ACTIVITIES! YMCA Camp Lakewood's winter overnight camp December 27 - 30 is four days/3 nights of pure fun for kids ages 7-17, when counselors from summer return to lead a variety of activities, including archery, climbing tower, dodgeball, arts & crafts, lots of fun games and campfire with s'mores. And Winter Camp has something summer camp doesn't: winter games. Snow or no snow, there's bobsled races, luge competitions, hockey games and more. And if it…
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