Now Hiring - Ropes Team!
Join a team of people who will serve as the leaders of our high ropes, zip line, and climbing activity areas. Training provided.
February Camper Updates
Monthly update sent via email to registered summer camp participant parents.
Now Hiring - Shooting Sports Team!
Join a team of people who will serve as the leaders of our shooting sports activities including archery, .22 rifles, bb guns, hatchet throwing, and sling shots. Training provided.
Pretty Place Chapel Re-Opened with Expanded Parking
The Fred W. Symmes “Pretty Place” Chapel re-opened today after being closed for renovations. Upgrades included the installation of two new gravel parking sections, which hold an additional 46 vehicles.
Alumni Update: Sam Wellstead
Summer staff alumni, Sam Wellstead has just completed basic training for the Royal Navy (United Kingdom). Sam is from Cornwall, England and was an international staff member at YMCA Camp Greenville for 4 summers.
Camp Secures $18k Access Grant for Scholarships
YMCA Camp Greenville has secured $18,500 in grant funds via the YMCA of the USA Overnight Camp Access Grant Project, a nationwide camp scholarship program, to support new campers and marginalized youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend camp.
Pretty Place Chapel to Re-open for Public Visitors Feb 9
Update: The new gravel parking lot installation is almost complete. Pretty Place Chapel is scheduled to re-open to the public on Thursday, February 9.
Summer Staff Hiring in London
Jenna Johnson, Director of Camping (pictured right), has just returned stateside from an international staff hiring event in London, which gives U.S. camp directors the opportunity to meet face-to-face with international staff applicants, and even offer summer positions on-the-spot.
Pretty Place Parking Lot Expansion Underway
The first phase of Camp Greenville’s Pretty Place Accessibility Project is underway with construction beginning on the new gravel parking lot, to serve an additional 40 cars.
Staff Attend YMCA Campfire Conference
Camp Greenville staff and fellow youth programs staff from our YMCA of Greenville Association spent January 22-25 at the beautiful YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly for the 2023 YMCA Campfire Conference.
Save the Date: Easter Sunrise Service (Virtual)
Pretty Place will NOT be hosting an in person Sunrise Service open to the public. Plan ahead for the details of this year’s virtual event.
Now Hiring: Summer Camp Staff
Online applications are open now for adults interested in working at Camp Greenville this summer!
Staff Alumni Gather to Honor Legacy of Chris Baines
Thank you to each alumni who represented YCG at the memorial service for Chris Baines in Cedar Mountain, NC, on January 14, 2023.
NEW: 2023 Spring Break Adventure Trip
Announcing a brand new program offering: The 2023 Spring Adventure Trip! March 16-24, 2023 - planned for Greenville County Schools spring break week.
Pretty Place Temporarily Closed
Pretty Place Chapel will be temporarily closed to all public visitors beginning January 23, 2023, with an estimated re-open date of February 6, 2023.
January Camper Updates
Monthly update sent via email to registered summer camp participant parents.
Airnasium Upgrades
At 70+ years old, the beloved Airnasium is getting an upgrade for sustainability and accessibility, thanks to the Ramak Foundation in honor of Mr. Rick Bearss.
December Camper Updates
Monthly update sent via email to registered summer camp participant parents.
Winter Fun!
Seasons Greetings! From a few of our Camp Greenville staff team who attended Kringle Holiday Village at Fluor Field in Greenville tonight to kick off the weekend’s event and support Rotary and all they do for our community.
Be a Camp Greenville Angel
The holidays are a warm and welcoming time. As we celebrate the season at YMCA Camp Greenville, our team is also thinking ahead to summer. We ask you to take a moment to join us, by providing a gift that truly makes a difference for campers who will embark upon the life-changing trip up the mountain when warm weather returns!