Properties Closed Until Further Notice
YMCA Camp Greenville and Pretty Place Chapel are closed until further notice.
In the aftermath of the Hurricane Helene tropical storm passing through our region in September, Camp Greenville property has sustained a significant amount of damage.
LATEST UPDATE:
December 16 Update
Crews have poured new concrete in several sections of the chapel grounds.
We're preparing for visitors, weddings, and events in 2025!
OPEN TO VISITORS BEGINNING JANUARY 3.
Check our website for exact dates and times.
EVENT BOOKING:
We are currently booking for weddings and events in all of 2025.
Bookings for 2026 will open February 1.
At this time, please do not attempt to visit Pretty Place, for your safety. The property continues to be closed to the public as an active construction zone through January 3 at 6am.
December 10 Update
Roofing is in place and painting was in progress as of the end of last week. Thank you Hogan Construction Group, LLC! Only finishing touches and bench installation are still needed.
We are scheduled to re-open for public visitors the weekend of January 3 from 6am-6pm daily. Check the website for schedule updates in the new year.
NOW BOOKING 2025 WEDDINGS AND EVENTS!
Please do not attempt to visit at this time, for your safety.
Saturday, November 23 Update
All wood framing has been installed. After the Thanksgiving holiday, metal roofing will begin to be installed.
The project is on track to be completed for re-opening to the public in January 2025.
Please do not attempt to visit at this time, for your safety.
Friday, November 15 Update
Hogan Construction Group has begun reframing the Chapel building structure.
Upper Edge Drones captured video and photo of the progress.
The cross has been gently removed and safely stored to prevent any damage during construction.
We expect to re-open to public visitors in January 2025 (exact date not yet determined). Please do not attempt to visit at this time, for your safety.
Tuesday, November 12 Update
After sustaining significant damage from the effects of Hurricane Helene, Pretty Place remains closed for repairs.
We are grateful to Hogan Construction Group, LLC for their hard-working crews who have cleared debris and removed broken structures to prepare for roof repairs to begin this week.
The cross has been gently removed and safely stored to prevent any damage during construction.
We expect to re-open to public visitors in January 2025 (exact date not yet determined). Please do not attempt to visit at this time, for your safety.
Saturday, October 26 Update
Camp Greenville’s 1980s staff alumni were the first group to volunteer for storm cleanup on our property. We had beautiful weather for a day of celebration for camp community! This hardworking crew cleared a large length of our trails!
We’re so grateful for everyone that has volunteered to help. We are beginning to reach out to specific people/groups to plan opportunities to help. Thank you for your patience!
Tuesday, October 8 Update
Camp Greenville and Pretty Place Chapel remain closed. Portions of Hwy 276 are closed for repairs, and only local traffic will be allowed during limited time periods. Please do not attempt to visit our properties.
Friday, October 4 Update for Volunteers
An email communication was sent to all individuals and groups who have signed up to volunteer in future recovery efforts. Although we are not yet ready to welcome volunteer groups, we are immensely grateful for the outpouring of support and look forward to future opportunities to connect, when the time is right!
Tuesday, October 1 Update
Summer Camp registration timelines for Summer 2025 have been adjusted. Please visit this page to see the updated timelines for summer camp registration. An email was sent to all previous campers and those who have shown interest in summer 2025.
Sunday, September 29 Videos of Camp
Saturday, September 28, 6pm Update
Videos of damages at YMCA Camp Greenville and Pretty Place Chapel have been shared to social media.
Supporters are asked to visit www.campgreenville.org/help to make a donation to recovery efforts or share contact information for future volunteer opportunities.
Saturday, September 28, 2pm Update
All fall program events scheduled at YMCA Camp Greenville for the remainder of 2024 are officially cancelled. Each participating family has already received communication from our office regarding cancellation.
Program participants have been given the option to receive a refund of their program fees or to donate program fees to camp’s recovery efforts. Refunds and donations will not be fully processed until internet service is restored.
Our staff are still assessing the impacts across our property and buildings, but at this time, there are no changes for 2025 event plans.
Saturday, September 28, 12pm Update
All weddings and events scheduled for Pretty Place Chapel for the remainder of 2024 are officially cancelled. Each reservation party has already received communication from our office regarding cancellation.
In the coming days we will begin contacting each reservation party to hopefully reschedule to a date in 2025 or provide a refund. Services, power and internet are extremely limited currently, so this communication will take time.
At this time, we do feel that repairs will be able to happen this fall/winter so, there are no changes for any events in 2025 currently.
We are extremely sorry to share this news and the impact it will make on so many families who planned to celebrate their special ceremonies here at Pretty Place Chapel. Our hearts are hurting, and we ask that you have patience with us as we navigate the future of rebuilding this beautiful place.
Friday, September 27, 5pm Update
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to check on the well-being of our staff. All camp staff and their families and pets are physically ok. Several homes are damaged.
Staff spent the afternoon walking the main areas of camp property for initial assessment of damages. This assessment is an extremely slow process for three reasons: 1) staff must travel on foot only - there are so many downed trees and powerlines that vehicles cannot be driven for any distance. 2) there is enough damage to our property and buildings that it is a slow process to document and photograph everything. 3) We do not have internet or cell signal at this time to compile information from various individuals and teams.
We know that so many people care so deeply for YMCA Camp Greenville and Pretty Place Chapel. Thank you for your patience as we continue to gather information to share with you.
Friday, September 27, 12:15pm Update
With staff safety as our first priority, we have not yet been able to fully assess the widespread damage on our property. Staff have been asked to remain in their homes until official assessment efforts begin. Therefore, at this time we only have damage reports in the immediate vicinities of our on-site homes. So far, we know that there are many large trees down blocking public roads, in-camp roads, and trails/pathways. There are also powerlines down in multiple places throughout the property, and significant damage to staff homes from fallen trees.
Full damage assessment will begin later this afternoon and continue into the evening, along with priority projects to make safe housing arrangements for our on-site staff. We expect recovery to be a long haul: there will be much to document and then begin prioritizing restoration projects.
