YMCA Camp Ernst

09/14/2026

Fall overnight programs are here! Whether you’re a first-timer or a Camp Ernst veteran, this is the night you won’t want to miss. Think gaga ball battles, epic hikes, crafts, and s’mores by the fire — all with our favorite camp staff by your side. Perfect for campers ages 6-12, new and returning! Spots are filling up fast, so grab yours today. Link in bio to register!

09/10/2026

Last week we lost a dedicated, longtime "camp girl", donor, and friend, Dotty Dorothy Kammerer. Dotty attended camp and worked at camp in the 40s and 50s...and DID SHE HAVE STORIES!!!
In Dotty's memory (and with all the to camp girls past, present, and future), please enjoy some history photos from Girls' Camp at Camp Ernst! Share your memories of Girls' Camp in the comments or email them to us for our history book! [email protected] https://www.dmefuneral.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Dottie-Kammerer?obId=49563033&utm_source=copy+url&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=obituary-share&utm_content=copy+url&fbclid=IwY2xjawUP151wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMVI3cGxlSzc4Y3JvM1Z5OFNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeP02_x4gjVYE1e1aETgmDn1r4sVvgPjjxepVjnzjNJqqpU1yvqokDJbks4s8_aem_-mJNa8b8GRGvqw7P83_cBg

09/10/2026

In just over a week we'll be back together with our Campish families!

Everyone is welcome to join the fun as we ride horses, go canoeing and hiking, try the zipline, and connect together in the outdoors. Stay in camp cabins with your family, do activities together, and eat meals in the dining hall. AND LAUGH AND REST A LOT!

Email [email protected] with questions or sign up online: https://myycamp.campbrainregistration.com

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

Registration is open for families and volunteers for ALL ABILITIES DAY Sept 20 from 1-5pm.

All are welcome for an afternoon of camp fun including s'mores, games, fishing, dancing, archery, and more!

Register at the link in our bio

09/02/2026

Fall ranch days are HERE!
Sept 12 is the next one--ages 9-15 will rotate through ground lessons, arena lessons, a trail ride, and more as they spend the day at the ranch.

Register online: https://myycamp.campbrainregistration.com !

08/31/2026

With Alumni Weekend coming up soon, here's another pic from 1998. Who wants to share about what this tower was for?
And who's got a good story from it?

08/31/2026

The COUNTDOWN IS ON until we are back together with our friends at CAMP-ISH!

Sept 18-20's family camp session is designed with segments of Black culture in mind. Everyone is welcome to attend and we hope you will join us.

Families stay in camp cabins together, eat meals in the Lakeview dining hall, do camp activities together, and have a great time in the outdoors.

Register at https://myycamp.campbrainregistration.com

08/28/2026

Make sure you're following our new Rockin 'E Ranch - YMCA Camp Ernst page!

08/28/2026

Which of these 1998 campers and staff can you identify?

Join us for ALUMNI HOMECOMING Saturday, Sept 12--spend the night or just come for the day!

Register online: https://myycamp.campbrainregistration.com