Honoring the Legacy of YMCA Camp Jackson
For more than a century, YMCA Camp Jackson has been a place where generations of campers
discovered courage, friendship, and a deep love for the outdoors beneath the Colorado sky. From
its earliest days, the camp’s mission was simple yet profound — to help young people grow in
spirit, mind, and body through connection with nature and one another.
That mission lives on.
After thoughtful consideration, the YMCA of Pueblo Board of Directors has made the decision
to cease operations at the mountain property following the 2025 season. Rising facility and
insurance costs and declining local participation have made it clear that the next chapter of Camp
Jackson’s story will look different — but its heart remains the same.
In 2026, we will launch “Jackson at the Y”, a new Urban Camp experience on our Pueblo
campus that brings the spirit of Camp Jackson to even more children and families, year-round
and closer to home.
This is not the end of Camp Jackson — it’s a continuation of its legacy. The same values of
friendship, courage, and belonging that shaped countless summers in the mountains will continue
to inspire future generations right here in Pueblo.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the campers, families, staff, and donors who have been part
of Camp Jackson’s remarkable journey. Because of you, its legacy of discovery and growth will
live on in every child who finds confidence, connection, and joy through the Y.