Faith Ranch
YMCA Camp Willson
- Coed
- Ages 6-16
- Traditional
Overview
YMCA Camp Willson is Central Ohio’s premier overnight camp and outdoor education center. Each summer, hundreds of kids experience the wonders of overnight camp. Camp allows kids to explore nature, build new friendships, gain new skills and make countless memories through many activities. YMCA Camp Willson also offers camps and events throughout the year for all ages.
We fill each week at YMCA Camp Willson with unique experiences for kids and teens ages 6-17, such as learning how to kayak or jumping on our water trampoline for the first time. These experiences come with new friends and challenges that shape campers into confident, independent people.
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- Nestled on 500 acres of woods, trails, fields and cabins surrounding our beautiful lake.
- Tons of developmentally appropriate activities for ages 6-17 that foster growth, independence, and connection.
- Beyond traditional camp, Willson offers specialty horseback riding and fishing camp allowing kids to dive deep into their passions.
- Campers disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature, friends, and themselves in a beautiful tech-free environment
- Camp Willson emphasizes belonging, achievement, and positive relationships, guided by the YMCA’s core principles of youth development and inclusion.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 08 - August 08
- Session Lengths 1 week or less
- Cost $700 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- Separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Peanut-free
- Not tree nut-free
- Vegan friendly
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Does not enroll non-US campers
Welcome Message
Melk, Camp Director
Each summer, kids experience the wonders of overnight camp. Being away allows kids to explore the great outdoors, make new friends, gain skills and create countless memories through many activities.
