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Edwards YMCA Camp is a traditional co-ed summer camp for children ages 7-16. We provide 1 and 2 week sessions as well as Leadership Programs, trip programs, and Mini Camp (ages 7-9). Located in East Troy, WI on the shores of 900 acre Lake Beulah, we are only 1 1/2 hours from Madison and Chicago, and 35 minutes southwest of Milwaukee. Founded in 1929, we are a branch of the Greater Elgin Area YMCA. Groups, retreats and Environmental Education is offered throughout the year.
Changing the World One Child at a Time! Camp Edwards has provided a positive camping experience for youth for over 78 summers. Campers spend their days learning exciting skills and hobbies, playing all camp games, creating friendships, and relaxing in the safe environment we provide. We schedule our days to allow the campers to create strong bonds and friendships with other campers and encourage life skills like social interaction, conflict resolution, and independence. Each camper stays in a cabin with 8-10 other children and two staff members who guide the campers through the days and nights, provide support, role model good behavior and encourage them to do their best through our "Honors" program. Their mission is to create a memory that will last a lifetime. Cabin counselors are selected for their maturity, responsibility, dedication to children and their desire to make the Edwards experience the best for the campers we serve. All staff are trained and certified in first aid and CPR, and all of our life guards are American Red Cross trained and certified Waterfront Life Guards. Campers are served by our excellent kitchen staff who provides three hot meals a day, served in an "all-you-want" traditional family-style setting. On the opening day campers will choose four skill activities that interest them. They will participate in these skills during the following week. Unique to Edwards YMCA Camp is our "Honors" program, designed to help campers and staff set and attain goals, building on the childs confidence to reach dreams as they grow. From all-camp games to songs, skits, skills, and friendship, Edwards' staff strives to create programs that leave lasting memories for the years to come. We believe that the time a camper spends at Camp Edwards is important to strengthen their values and promote caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. What has Camp Edwards given to our campers? Here is what they say. "I am more brave and self-expressive. I definitely changed for the better."-Sydney Scott "I feel that I can be accepted anywhere, now."-Annie Cornell "I will bring part of camp home with me."-Jenny Lockner "I have learned to accept things, friends are golden, and you can do anything you put your mind to."- Kary Rauschenberger "It helped me reflect on my life, and I feel like I improved my veiw on life while at camp. I hope to carry that with me for the rest of my life."- Abby Pozulp "Camp Edwards rocks my face off! I love this place!"-Jon Reichart Come see what Edwards YMCA Camp can offer to your most precious possession. We are committed to leaving the world a little better off by helping the future leaders of the world grow.
