Camp Jackson

For the camper who's ready to have the full camp experience, our one-week Base Camp is the best choice! Each action-packed day is filled with adventure and friendship while your camper does activities they have chosen based on their interests; with mornings dedicated to pursuits like: archery, orienteering, arts and crafts and Ga-Ga ball -- just to name a few. All camp games, night hikes and -- of course, roasting s'mores by the campfire (and more!) awaits campers in the evenings. All of our activities are counselor-led and designed to give every child the opportunity to learn new skills and build self-confidence.

Campers with little to no horse experience will receive an excellent one-week introduction to horses and riding. Under the instruction of our qualified wranglers, riders will learn how to work with a horse both on the ground and in the saddle. Campers will experience how to groom and tack a horse, as well as learn basic riding techniques of controlling and steering a horse at a walk. Riding will occur in the arena and on the trail. Campers will spend their mornings at the barn and then participate in afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates. A horse show on closing day will allow riders to show their new skills to friends and family. 

For riders with some horse experience, this one-week program offers a progression from Horsemasters Jr. Riders will care for their horses and begin to advance their riding technique. Campers in this program will work on agility and learn how to ride a trot, a quicker gait than a walk. Riding will occur in the arena and on the trail. Campers will spend their mornings at the barn and then participate in normal afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates. A horse show on closing day will allow riders to show their new skills to friends and family. 

These one week Adventure Camp will help explorers at heart gain a new appreciation for adventure and the outdoors after this camp! Campers will learn the essentials of hiking, outdoor cooking and backpacking, as well as various survival skills. They also get to experience mountain sports such as: rock climbing at the CJ crag, rappelling, and rafting. Campers will still get an opportunity to participate in a variety of traditional camp programs such as: archer, high ropes/zip lining, and additional options. 

This program is for rising freshmen and sophomores; two weeks. 

The Leaders In Training (LIT) program guides teens in the fundamentals of leadership. Participation in the LIT allows campers to take on more responsibilities at camp and helps each individual grow into a confident leader and team player. Previous summers at Camp Jackson are not a prerequisite. 

This program is for rising juniors and seniors; four weeks.

The Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a powerful and amazing leadership development program for high school students. Teens learn how to become exceptional leaders at camp with skill-building opportunities in leadership, child development, safety, relationship building, character development and program skills critical for leaders at Camp Jackson. Through observation, mentoring and hands-on work, teens gain knowledge and skills that equip them to be leaders at Camp Jackson, with children and within team environments. In addition, CITs will have the opportunity to learn skill sets in a specific area at camp: the barn, ropes course or kitchen. Previous summers at Camp Jackson are not a prerequisite for the CIT program.

Camp Store

Prices vary. Add money to your campers store account through Camp In-Touch. Our store will have YMCA Camp Jackson swag items, hats, T-Shirts, stuffy animals, stickers and more!