Throughout March and April, Blazing Trails NC cleared and widened miles of trails throughout the YMCA Camp Greenville property. The widened trails will not only provide an enjoyable and convenient hiking experience for campers and staff, but will also ensure continued safety for campers.

Who’s getting excited about summer?! Our team of camp directors are counting down the days until your arrival! We heard you loud-and-clear: you want to come visit camp! We’re adding FIVE tour days to the calendar!

Visit camp for a tour, see where campers sleep/eat/play, ask questions, and even see camp in action — because we’ll have family group programs happening at the same time.

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.

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 VP of Overnight Camping at Camp Greenville, gave the Resurrection Sunday message at Pretty Place Chapel as the sun rose over the hills Easter morning.

During the month of March, our maintenance and property team, partnering with the Cedar Mountain Fire Department, 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.

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!

See a recap of February’s PACC theme: Self-care! Including morning and nighttime routines, food as fuel, and staying healthy at camp.

This article rounds up the links to each of the self-care theme’s articles and podcast episodes, plus the link to claim your monthly prize for new campers!

Cory Harrison (pictured left), VP of Overnight Camping at YMCA Camp Greenville, recently visited Bryson Reed (pictured right) in Florida.

Bryson is a staff alumni of Camp Greenville, working in 2020 and 2021. He now works as the Director of Operations for a private aviation company.

The Health Hut is the go-to place for all things health and wellness at camp. There are two registered nurses available 24/7, providing first aid, medication management, and emotional support for campers and staff.

It’s time to journey through the culinary staples that fuel the fun at Camp Greenville. Let’s dive into meal planning, camper feedback, accommodating dietary needs, and the unique dining experience that sets camp meals apart from “real life”.

Meet up with Camp Greenville campers, parents, alumni, staff, and board members, while enjoying a slice! Your lunch or dinner order helps support YMCA Camp Greenville - our friends at Sidewall Pizza will be donated a portion of the day's sales total to camp.

The Camp Greenville leadership team had the privilege of attending the recent American Camp Association (ACA) conference in New Orleans, a gathering that brought together camp professionals, educators, and advocates from across the country to share insights, strategies, and the latest trends in the camping industry. Cory Harrison shares his reflections from the conference experience.

At home, your camper has YOU to give them gentle reminders, keep them focused on tasks, and doublecheck that they’ve got their tshirt on right-side-out before walking out the door; and that they’ve brushed their teeth and taken their meds before bedtime. Although their cabin leader will prompt morning and nighttime routine time, your camper will independently perform their daily tasks.

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 4, from 6:00-7:30pm Eastern time.

Preparing for camp, especially for first-timers, can be overwhelming. It’s totally normal to feel uncertain and nervous about the summer camp experience.

At YMCA Camp Greenville, we’ve got you covered! We’ve prepared a treasure trove of resources, instructions, and support to help your camper (and you!) prepare for a successful week away from home, and make the most of their summer camp experience!

We are thrilled to announce the selection of Camp Greenville’s 2024 Summer Leadership staff, who will join us for the summer season!

In early February, Adventure Guides dads “suited up!” and daughters brought the glitz and glamor to our annual Daddy + Daughter dance! In total, 161 attendees participated in the family fun evening, hosted at Zen in downtown Greenville.