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YMCA Camp Kenan

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For over a century, Camp Kenan has been Western New York's favorite summer destination for overnight camp. Camp Kenan provides kids with an opportunity to experience camp culture, develop essential life skills, and make friends for years to come. Situated on Lake Ontario in Niagara County, Camp Kenan boasts more than 50 acres of land filled with adventures and scenic beauty for every person to explore. Whether it’s mastering aim at the archery range, scaling the climbing towers, swimming, reaching new heights on the ropes courses, hiking wooded trails, or singing around the campfire, summer at Camp Kenan provides an unforgettable experience! Make sure to like Camp Kenan on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest information and events.

First Experience Camp (Ages 6-9): A perfect 3-day, 2-night session for the first-time camper who wants a taste of camp life.

Traditional Camp (Ages 7-14): Enjoy our premier camp with a 6-day, 5-night experience that will create memories that will last a lifetime. Each week follows a different theme. Throughout their week, campers travel through camp as a group experiencing all YMCA resident camp has to offer.

Leader-In-Training (LIT) (Ages 14-15): This two week program is for teens interested in developing skills in leadership, communication, team building, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Our leaders learn in the outdoors and around a campfire - playing games, taking challenges, and using their skills to mentor younger campers. Participants must be available for both weeks of the program and remain at camp during the weekend stay-over. An application and pre-session orientation is required.

Counselor-In-Training (CIT) (Ages 15-16): This three week program is for teens interested in learning & practicing skills necessary to become a successful and responsible camp counselor through skills sessions and direct work with younger campers. Participants must be available for all 3-weeks and remain at camp during the weekend stayover of their program. Because of the important work we do with youth at camp, CITs take their roles as mentors seriously. Entry into the CIT program requires an application, interview and selection. A pre-session orientation is also required.

Mini-Camp (Ages 6-14) Get a taste of YMCA Summer Camp before the season begins! Children ages 6-14 will love exploring the outdoors in this 4-day, 3-night experience.

Day Camp
Children will enjoy some of Camp Kenan's most popular amenities during the daytime hours (7:00 am - 6:00 pm). Day Camp in 2024 runs Monday to Friday from July 1 through August 30.

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