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February 2020
Community Valentine’s Evening
Think outside that box of chocolates this year and treat your sweetie to a romantic candlelit dinner with wine tasting and music. The local community is cordially invited to attend our annual Community Valentine's Dinner, complete with prime rib by candlelight. Have kids ages 4 to 13? For only $5 for up to three children, they will receive a meal and be entertained while you enjoy your meal. Community Valentine's 2020 Registration Form IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning on completing…
Find out more »Adult Valentine’s Themed Weekend
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* ADULT VALENTINE'S WEEKEND AT TROUT LODGE Think outside those boxes of chocolates and make reservations for our couple’s only Valentine’s weekend. Show your honey that your love is still strong as you spend three uninterrupted days of spending time together as you enjoy a romantic bonfire, couple's trivia game, winery tour, music and dancing, couple's Cupid archery, couple's yoga, optional (additional fee) couple's massage and manicure, and all of our great year-round…
Find out more »Women’s Wellness Weekend
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, BUFFET MEALS AND THE ACTIVITIES YOU SELECT!* Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible adventure at Trout Lodge, even making new friends! WOMEN'S WELLNESS WEEKEND AT TROUT LODGE Ladies! All of the mad rush from the holidays is finally over and now it’s time to take care of yourself. How does a weekend of archery, arts & crafts, hiking, brewery tours, wine tastings, self-defense classes, horseback riding, live music…
Find out more »March 2020
Superstar
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! SINGING SONGS FOR "STARDOM" Let the singer in you out as you participate in our Trout Lodge karaoke contest. Compete with other family members and even your own family to see if you have what it takes to become a ...superstar! Themed activities will take place during the weekend only. Enjoy our year round activities EVERY day! Click here for our Reservation Page Click here for our Activities -…
Find out more »Community Bass Fishing Tournament
BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT AT SUNNEN LAKE/TROUT LODGE Calling all fishermen and women to join us at YMCA Trout Lodge for our annual Bass Fishing Tournaments every Thursday from 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm, starting March 12 and running through May 7. Entry fee per boat (up to two people per boat) is $30. There is a limit of 20 boats - so reserve your spot by contacting Denise Harbison at 573-438-2154 ext. 229 or online at denise.harbison@gwrymca.org. See flyer below…
Find out more »SPRING BREAK WEEK: ST. PATRICKS
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! WEARING OF THE GREEN! It’s Spring Break! Time for the family to get away from the hustle and bustle of school and work life and visit Trout Lodge to create warm family memories that stay with you for years. Here, everyone has a little bit of Irish in them.The whole family can get in on our gold rush game – just try and keep those Leprechauns away from…
Find out more »Dare To Imagine Community Youth Program
INCLUDES LODGING, MEALS AND ALL ACTIVITIES! FREE DARE TO IMAGINE YOUTH PROGRAM AT CAMP LAKEWOOD Calling all 5th, 6th and 7th grade Washington County boys & girls for a FREE weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday) at YMCA Camp Lakewood, designed to introduce kids to awesome activities and workshops on become a fabulous youth! Kids will participate in climbing, archery, tie-dying and much more. There is NO (zero, zilch) cost for kids to attend, however it is on a first-come, first-served…
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 »Scrapbooking Weekend
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES! Whether coming as a group, a couple or on your own, you'll experience an incredible weekend at Camp Lakewood, even making new friends. SCRAPBOOKING AT CAMP LAKEWOOD 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,…
Find out more »SPRING BREAK: TROUT LODGE GAMES
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! A FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMPETITION! It’s all fun and games during this Spring Break week where your family can make your way to the top of the leaderboard that will be posted at the front desk each day by competing in different activities against other families. It's a high-five for this week of friendly competition, so put on your game face and unite as a family to "win this thing"! …
Find out more »Test Your Skills
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Taking aim ... Learn what it takes to become an ameteur marksman. Participate in our instructional classes on shooting, your dominant eye, standing positions and more prior to archery, riflery and air riflery sessions (even shotgun for an extra fee). "Aim" to spend quality time with your family while learning a new skill. Themed activities will take place on weekends only. Enjoy our year round activities EVERY day!…
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 »Horsemanship: Basics & Beyond Adult Program (Beginners)
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. BEGINNERS HORSEMANSHIP AT TRIANGLE Y RANCH/TROUT LODGE Travel to the Ozarks foothills for a week long immersion into the world of horsemanship. Experience the bond between human and horse for the week as you learn animal science basics, grooming, saddling, western riding style, & enjoy ranch life. THIS IS A…
Find out more »April 2020
Springtime 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 SPRINGTIME IN THE OZARKS AT TROUT LODGE Spring in the Ozarks is an exhilarating adventure — a time to awaken the senses to the singsong of unique birds, the pageantry of flowers and grasses popping through the rich earth and nightly stargazing in the black skies for constellations. Discover…
Find out more »Horsemanship: Basics & Beyond Adult Program (Beginners)
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. BEGINNERS HORSEMANSHIP AT TRIANGLE Y RANCH/TROUT LODGE Travel to the Ozarks foothills for a week long immersion into the world of horsemanship. Experience the bond between human and horse for the week as you learn animal science basics, grooming, saddling, western riding style, & enjoy ranch life. THIS IS A…
Find out more »Easter Egg-stravaganza
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! CELEBRATING LIFE! Easter at Trout Lodge is always an egg-cellent opportunity to celebrate family! Grab your Easter basket and join us in an Easter egg hunt and also a night-time egg hunt! Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, and search for his Golden Egg! Find it and you could win a stay for Easter in 2021. Bring your children to the petting zoo, where cuteness has…
Find out more »Into The Wild
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Here we are, in the wilds of Trout Lodge. As we hike through the woods, we can experience life in the wilderness through shelter and fire building and orienteering. Look closely and you’ll see the nature center – full of creatures, feathery, fluffy and scaly. Watch closely as you participate in a “Leave No Trace” ethics class. Make sure to explore every activity that Trout Lodge has to…
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 »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 »Western Day & Wagon Rides
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! LIFE AT THE RANCH! Grab your favorite pair of boots (spurs optional) and your trusty cowboy hat and join us at the Triangle Y Ranch on Saturday, April 25, to enjoy a western experience. Paint a horseshoe to take home with you. Get your winning spirit on as you and your family compete in pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, a wheelbarrow race and toss games. Winner will receive a Herd View Wagon…
Find out more »Adventure Guides: Father-Daughter Weekend
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! FATHER-DAUGHTER ADVENTURE GUIDES AT CAMP LAKEWOOD 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. SPRING 2020 ADVENTURE GUIDES: FATHER-DAUGHTER WEEKEND REGISTRATION FORM (coming soon) IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning on completing the registration form on your computer/device, you will need…
Find out more »Horsemanship: Basics & Beyond Adult Program (Beginners)
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. BEGINNERS HORSEMANSHIP AT TRIANGLE Y RANCH/TROUT LODGE Travel to the Ozarks foothills for a week long immersion into the world of horsemanship. Experience the bond between human and horse for the week as you learn animal science basics, grooming, saddling, western riding style, & enjoy ranch life. THIS IS A…
Find out more »May 2020
Wacky Science
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. Learn about astronomy to biology and much more during this science-inspired weekend. Themed events will take place on weekends only. Enjoy our year round activities EVERY day! Click here for our Reservation…
Find out more »Horsemanship: Basics & Beyond Adult Program (Beginners)
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. BEGINNERS HORSEMANSHIP AT TRIANGLE Y RANCH/TROUT LODGE Travel to the Ozarks foothills for a week long immersion into the world of horsemanship. Experience the bond between human and horse for the week as you learn animal science basics, grooming, saddling, western riding style, & enjoy ranch life. THIS IS A…
Find out more »Mother’s Celebration
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! ALL ABOUT MOM! With little fanfare, mothers are the most hard-working people in the world. There’s always something going on, with too much to do and so little time. She heals the hurts and makes sure that everyone is loved. Now is the time to return the favor. Bring mom to Trout Lodge where she can enjoy leisurely days doing all of the fun things she rarely gets…
Find out more »Adventure Guides: Father-Son Weekend
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES! 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. SPRING 2020 ADVENTURE GUIDES: FATHER-SON WEEKEND REGISTRATION FORM (coming soon) IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning on completing the registration form on your computer/device, you will need…
Find out more »Community Bass Fishing Tournament – Fish Off
Today is the Community Bass Fishing Tournament Fish off! Please contact Denise Harbison at 573-438-2154 ext. 229 or via email at denise.harbison@gwrymca.org. See March 12 event for more information on the entire tournament. Supports the United Way!
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 »Cops & Robbers
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Just a Friendly Competition! Get ready, get set and go for the Trout Lodge family competition of our cops & robbers Gold Rush game! Make your very own badge to wear and even meet and learn from a police officer. Make this a family bonding experience by playing hard and laughing harder. Kids are gone before you know it - make every moment count. Themed activities will take…
Find out more »Springtime 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 Spring in the Ozarks is an exhilarating adventure — a time to awaken the senses to the singsong of unique birds, the pageantry of flowers and grasses popping through the rich earth and nightly stargazing in the black skies for constellations. Discover and learn about the region’s tranquil beauty,…
Find out more »Summer Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Summer days are always a special time at Trout Lodge. It's when the waterfront is open and everyone is enjoying the warm sun, the blue skies and the fluffy clouds that pass overhead from time to time. It's a time of swimming, boating, high adventure, crafts, horseback riding and many other amazing activities that Trout Lodge has in abundance. Summer days turn into summer nights, when the themes…
Find out more »Summer Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Summer days are always a special time at Trout Lodge. It's when the waterfront is open and everyone is enjoying the warm sun, the blue skies and the fluffy clouds that pass overhead from time to time. It's a time of swimming, boating, high adventure, crafts, horseback riding and many other amazing activities that Trout Lodge has in abundance. Summer days turn into summer nights, when the themes…
Find out more »Horses & Canoes: Summer Camp in the Ozarks with your Grandchild Adult 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 2020 – Session 1
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 »June 2020
Summer Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Summer days are always a special time at Trout Lodge. It's when the waterfront is open and everyone is enjoying the warm sun, the blue skies and the fluffy clouds that pass overhead from time to time. It's a time of swimming, boating, high adventure, crafts, horseback riding and many other amazing activities that Trout Lodge has in abundance. Summer days turn into summer nights, when the themes…
Find out more »Summer Camp 2020 – Session 2
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 »Horses & Canoes: Summer Camp in the Ozarks with your Family Adult 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 »Summer Themed Week
RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.* KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE! Summer days are always a special time at Trout Lodge. It's when the waterfront is open and everyone is enjoying the warm sun, the blue skies and the fluffy clouds that pass overhead from time to time. It's a time of swimming, boating, high adventure, crafts, horseback riding and many other amazing activities that Trout Lodge has in abundance. Summer days turn into summer nights, when the themes…
Find out more »Horses & Canoes: Summer Camp in the Ozarks with your Grandchild Adult 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.…
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