You might imagine that the first signs of spring at camp are singing birds, chirping spring peepers, or bright green leaves budding from the trees. But, believe it or not, the first signs of spring on our mountain happen even before these much-anticipated nature milestones. We’re always planning ahead for the arrival of a new season. Our first signs of spring include things like new maintenance equipment, landscaping, and painting!

Did you know we offer spring and fall family camp weekends for families with members on the Autism Spectrum? Our “Spectrum Family Camp” provides structured and safe opportunities for families to bounce, splash, sing, hike, play, cartwheel, and explore together.

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.

By reserving a “Chat with a Camp Director” session, you’ll have 30 minutes to share your excitement, ask ALL THE QUESTIONS, and help us get to know you and your family better. We’re excited to connect with you!

Join the YMCA Camp Greenville program leadership team, with special musical guest, Greg McKee, to celebrate and support the magical mission of camp!

Tune in to the YMCA Camp Greenville facebook page on Monday, March 6, from 6:00-7:30pm Eastern time.

During the month of February, our maintenance and property team utilized their expertise to perform a small number of “prescribed burns” on the Camp Greenville property. Have you heard of a prescribed burn before? Here’s what you need to know. Plus, photos of a recent burn.

In early February, Adventure Guides dads “suited up!” and daughters brought the glitz and glamor to our annual Daddy + Daughter dance! In total, 138 attendees participated in the family fun evening, hosted at Unity Park - Prisma Welcome Center.

De-Quan Williams, Director of Leadership Programs, (pictured here with summer staffer Karla Reyes) has returned to Camp Greenville from an international staff hiring event in Mexico 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.

In late January, Division 2 Trailblazers (5th + 6th graders) families attended the annual ski trip at the Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, NC.

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.

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.