Adventure Guides
Welcome to Camp Edwards YMCA! Thank you for considering Edwards YMCA for your camp-out. We are excited to work with you and help make your weekend one to remember.
Expedition Leader Check List
- Call camp for lodging information
- Ask Camp Staff about Programs and times available
- Ask about Menu options
- Talk to Camp Staff about your schedule and needs
- Call in Final Participant numbers no later than one week before your scheduled weekend
- Download Camp Directions and Nearest Medical Facilities
- Review Camp Edwards Group Use Policy
Fire Code Policy
Edwards YMCA Camp Fire Code Policies
- All campfires will be built and lit by an Edwards YMCA Camp Staff member.
- No Accelerates (Gasoline, Kerosene, White Gas, diesel, etc), Gunpowder, Fireworks, or rocket engines are allowed to be added to the fire.
- The size of the camp fire will be limited to maximum height of 4 feet from base of fire.
- Torches will be limited to self-extinguishing Tiki Torch style.
- All grills and outdoor fireplaces will be 10 feet away from nearest cabin.
- No ground fires are allowed in the cabin area.
- All coals will be placed in the burn barrel at the end of weekend.
- No Smoking in all camp buildings.
Upcoming events
Recent blog posts
- Gilbert's Youth Baseball Schedule
- Healthy Kids Day 2012
- Activate Elgin is in the News!
- Day Passes are Now Available!
- The Annual Dinner is Next Week!
- Hawo's Dinner Party @ ECC on March 7th
- Gilberts Youth Basketball Schedule & Rosters
- Pool Update Poem and Contest
- New Programs for Tweens & Teens
- Announcing our New Family Wellness Programs










