Summer Prep: Homesickness
For Summer 2023 camper families: Homesickness is not just common, it’s nearly universal, and it is also a rare opportunity for growth. Learn about homesickness here.
Summer Prep: First Aid + Medications
For Summer 2023 camper families: If your camper takes any kind of medication, you’ll need this info. Additionally, information about first aid and emergency situations is included.
Summer Prep: Helping Your Camper Succeed
For Summer 2023 camper families: We know that knowing what to expect and discussing it together as a family before camp will set your camper up for success! This article contains tips and information you’ll need to know.
Celebrating Spectrum + Stargazers Family Camp
This past weekend, families gathered from all across the Southeast at YMCA Camp Greenville to join the Stargazers and Spectrum Family Camp community! This spring weekend on the mountain offered our families with members who have Down syndrome or Autism a fun and safe environment to have amazing family fun!
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is how we think, feel, and act and it is an important part of our overall health and social/emotional well-being.
2023 Annual Campaign Celebration
Camp Greenville donations contributed $250,000 of the $1,331,482 raised for the YMCA of Greenville Annual Campaign. We are so grateful for the many who donated to Camp Greenville.
National Water Safety Month
As the temperature warms up our campers will want to cool off at our waterfront. We have numerous water activities for our campers to enjoy while at camp. There are rules and water safety guidelines that we follow to ensure the safety of our campers.
YCG Campers Star in Hilton Head Production of Frozen Jr.
Multiple Camp Greenville summer campers took the stage this past weekend for Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts’ production of Disney Frozen Jr.
Global Youth Service Day
Global Youth Service Day (April 28-30) is the longest-running annual youth participation event in the world. It encourages youth, 5-25 to find meaning and purpose by volunteering and working together for the common good.
2023 Adventure Guides Campout
The Adventure Guides concluded the 2022-2023 Adventure Guides season with a fun adventure packed weekend!
Honoring Uncle Johnny Holmes
April 24, 2023 marked the 64th anniversary of the passing of Uncle Johnny Holmes. Uncle Johnny was an iconic leader for both the YMCA of Greenville, and the Greenville community as a whole.
Now Hiring - Food Service Director
Immediate career opening: seeking full-time leader of Camp Greenville’s food service operations and team. There is the option for this position to be full-time, year-round exempt salaried -OR- full-time seasonal stipend through August 9. Applications now open.
Earth Day 2023
Our campers have plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors in whatever way suites them best. Whether it be spending the night at one of our pack out sites or hiking to Rainbow Falls, we have numerous opportunities all summer long for our campers to enjoy the outdoors.
Happy National Volunteer Week!
This week we have been highlighting some of our volunteers that give their time and talents to Camp Greenville to celebrate National Volunteer Week.
Global Youth Service Day Submissions
In preparation for our upcoming celebration of Global Youth Service Day we are searching for stories from our campers and LDPs.
Pretty Place Featured in New Music Video
Pretty Place Chapel is featured as the beautiful backdrop to a brand new music video launched today by Jay Allen and Southern Pictures. “No Prayer Like Mama’s” will give you chills and bring a tear to your eye, all while warming your heart. The team at Pretty Place Chapel is honored to have helped host this project, which honors Jay’s own mother and brings awareness and support to the Alzheimer’s community.
April Camper Updates
Monthly update sent via email to registered summer camp participant parents.
Summer 2023 Themes Announced
Friday evening at camp always includes theme dinner and camper show. The dining hall and campers get dressed up and we celebrate the week we have had with a dinner dance party. Check the listings here to see what the theme is for each week this summer!
Easter Sunrise Service 2023
YMCA Camp Greenville staff, board members, volunteers, friends of camp, and thousands of online viewers enjoyed our sunrise service on Easter morning. Cory Harrison, our Executive Director at Camp Greenville, gave the Resurrection Sunday message at Pretty Place Chapel as the sun rose over the hills Easter morning.
DQ Selected for Emerging Global Leaders Institute
Our Director of Leadership Programs, De-Quan “DQ” Williams, is one of 25 YMCA leaders nominated and accepted into the Emerging Global Leaders Institute (EGLI). This cohort-based experience encourages emerging YMCA leaders to develop the skills to enhance the YMCA’s ability to positively impact our increasingly diverse communities.