Family Camp

No doubt about it - Family Camp at YMCA Camp Greenville is something unique. The Family Camp tradition at YMCA Camp Greenville goes back to 1957, with plenty of shared experiences and memories along the way. A most important part of a family camp is the community spirit involved. Everyone - whether veteran families attending camp for years, or a "first-year family" - comes to feel like one big family. This has to be experienced to be believed! There are plenty of activities for the whole family to choose from! Whether it's an early morning "polar bear" swim in refreshing Lake Rotary . . . or a special trip with other family campers to pick blueberries along the Blue Ridge Parkway - Family Camp is certainly special!

The Family Camp Daily Schedule

	Morning: Many brave souls get up and begin their day with a "polar bear" (that's a pre-breakfast swim in our ice cold lake). A buffet breakfast is served at the Dining Hall at 8:00 a.m. along with the chance to sign-up for the days activities. Each day tends to be a little different, with something unique to offer. The family can choose to stay together or all head off in separate directions - either way there is sure to be something to everyone's liking.
	Afternoon: A buffet lunch is served in the Dining Hall at 12:30 p.m. - although sometimes you'll be taking a bag lunch out with you for an afternoon trip, such as rock climbing, tubing the Davidson River, picking blue berries in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area, or a trip to Sliding Rock.
	Evening: Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. each day. Sometimes it's served in the Dining Hall - other nights it's a cook out or special theme meal such as a Hawaiian Luau. Evening programs are geared for the entire family and might include activities such as: Talent Night where everyone has a chance to demonstrate their special talent; or campfires filled with songs, skits, laughter and fun for everyone. Yet every night offers the opportunity to just relax at the Lodge and play checkers, read, or talk.

YMCA Camp Greenville's Family Camp has made an impact on families for the past 40 years. Whether your family can stay for an entire session or just a couple of days - Family Camp can be one of the most special vacations your family will ever share!

What is there to do at Family Camp?

We provide activities for "campers" of all ages! Camp activities for Family Camp include instruction in: archery, riflery, basket making, tie-dying, kayaking, horsemanship, tennis and more! Out-of-camp adventures include: canoe trips, water sliding at Sliding Rock, blueberry picking in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area, and picnics at beautiful local waterfalls. Or you can just kick back and relax! The activities listed above are all optional...it's OK just to head to the waterfront and sunbathe, or visit "Pretty Place" for a little quite inspiration or to enjoy a leisurely hike around camp. Your schedule is up to you!

The Food!

Our food service staff gives the phrase "southern hospitality" real meaning during the week. Meals are served buffet style, with plenty of chances to return for seconds. There's always a fresh fruit/cereal bar at breakfast, and a salad bar at lunch.

Spectacular Location & Facilities

YMCA Camp Greenville is located in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country. Set on a high mountain ridge overlooking the Carolina Piedmont, Camp Greenville features 1600 acres of woods and camp facilities; 150 foot Rainbow Falls and several other waterfalls; a horseback riding arena with a breathtaking view; two lakes - Lake Rotary used for swimming and Lake Sudie used for canoeing and kayaking; a large athletic field; and "Pretty Place", the camp chapel, with one of the most panoramic views anywhere.

2008 Family Camp Schedule and Rates

2008 Family Camp Schedule
New Years Eve	New Year's Eve - New Year's Day
Easter Weekend	Saturday - Sunday
Memorial Day Weekend	Friday - Monday
August Full Family Camp	Sunday - Sunday
August Front Week	Sunday - Friday
August Back Weekend	Friday - Sunday
Labor Day Weekend	Friday - Monday

2007 Cabin & Guest Rates
Rates are per person per day	Ridgetop Cabin	Lakeside Cabin	Adventure Cabin
Adults	$71	$70	$66
Child (Age 4-11)	$58	$57	$50
Child (3 and younger	No Charge	No Charge	No Charge

Downloadable Application Form

Use the link below to download the 2008 Family Camp Application in Adobe's Portable Document Format (Acrobat PDF). If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download free from the Adobe website using the link button below.

2008 Family Camp Application