YMCA Camp Reed

And that’s a wrap on Summer 2024! Thanks to all the campers, families, volunteers and staff who made it all happen — What a great summer! 🫶🐢 Counting down the days until we see you next. Keep the Spirit ♥️

Week 7! Having the best last week at Camp for the summer! 🐢☀️

And that’s a wrap on Week 6! 🐢

Final night away from Camp for the CITs! Checked in at Farragut State Park earlier today — We can’t wait to welcome them home tomorrow! 🙌

Another successful day of biking — CITs arrived at Mivoden earlier this afternoon!

When we say we have the best view of the stars at Camp Reed, we’re not kidding! View of the stars from Prufer’s Barn last night! 🤩

CITs got into Lutherhaven earlier this afternoon! Go, team, go!

CIT Session 3 has arrived safely at Zephyr Lodge! 🚴Relaxing, resting, and starting early again tomorrow!

Friday afternoon — Dramance performance then Clue!

Freetime highlights from Week 5! ☀️

This weekend, the Camp Reed team remembers the incredible “Tricky” Tracy Walters. As many of us in the Camp Reed community know, Tracy was the ‘father of Camp Reed’ – the Camp Reed we know and love today. While it was just one of many areas that Tracy had a profound impact on, Camp Reed would not be the same – or even here, possibly – without him. Tracy and his wife Leta became the Directors in 1968, bringing in the beloved camp names through the counselors’ annual tradition of ‘name night’, as well welcoming girls for the first time, making Camp Reed a co-ed camp. Many camp activities and programs created by Tracy are still at the heart of the current Camp Reed experience today.
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In an interview with the Camp Reed team in 2006, Tracy was asked what he would tell the Camp Reed family: “Both Leta and I had a life changing experience. If you have the chance to go to Camp Reed it might be the best choice you ever make... A week at camp can change a life.”
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Thank you Tricky for everything you have given Camp Reed.

Welcome back, CITs! 👏👏👏

Week 4 Carnival & Dance 🪩🕺🏼

CITs have arrived to Farragut State Park! Successful week, and only one more sleep until we can welcome them back at Camp tomorrow! 👏😄

JOIN US! 🗓️ Mark your calendars, get your tickets, and join us for the ✨Annual YMCA Camp Reed Auction & Fundraiser✨ — October 26 at Northern Quest Resort & Casino!
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We invite you to join us at this year’s Auction & Fundraiser which helps raise funds to ensure every camper who wants to attend Camp Reed is able to do so and is crucial in maintaining Camp Reed as a safe and reliable place for children year after year. Your support helps us continue to provide this sanctuary where kids can grow, learn, and thrive.
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🎟️Tickets available for purchase now —https://ymcainw.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/YMCACampReed2024AuctionFundraiser/tabid/1398983/Default.aspx

CITs getting some well deserved swimming time at Zephyr Lodge after their first day on the Bike Trip!

Camp Reed hosts Horse Unit and Trails Rides a couple weeks each summer — this is one of those weeks! 🐴 Thank you to our amazing group of Wranglers who come out and help support this program!

CIT Session 2 has made it to Zephyr Lodge! 🚴 Day 1 of the Bike Trip ✅

Week 3 — Having fun and staying cool! Crazy hair, swimming, hanging with the CITs, finding the “Fanaconda”… and more!

One more sleep until Week 3 at Camp Reed! ☝🏼 Who’s excited for camp⁉️

Go, CITs, go!! The CITs have been starting early all week to beat the heat, and have safely arrived at Farragut State Park around midday today! We can’t wait to welcome them back to camp tomorrow! 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️💨

Happy 4th of July from Camp Reed! 🇺🇸

Week 1 highlights! Thanks for a great start to the summer! ☀️🐢

Camp Reed is honored to run Camp Goodtimes each summer! Camp Goodtimes is offered free of charge for children affected by cancer. Check out the post below from :
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We cannot say ✨THANK YOU✨ enough to for this generous gift! The ongoing support of Community Cancer Fund allows Camp Goodtimes to continue to be an amazing week for kids affected by cancer — and to simply be a kid at camp! We are so grateful!
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Thank you to Mark Few for being part of this special moment — Camp Goodtimes love Zag’s Basketball! 🏀

Thank you, 2024 JCs! We had the best JC Weekend learning, training and bonding! 🐢 Oh… and did we mention we got to see the Northern Light at the best star-gazing location on earth⁉️ They’re ready to help us welcome your campers for another amazing summer!

Good night from JC Weekend! ✨

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 🌱🐢 Who’s counting down the days until they’re back at the Happiest Place on Earth? 🙋

Are you a 2024 CIT looking to get familiar with your bike and gain some confidence before your CIT bike ride this summer? This Y program is for you! Three (3) different Y sessions will be offered in April, May and June. 🚴‍♂️
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Sessions will cover basic bike safety, the art riding in a group, learning how to call out hazards, appropriate gearing, nutrition strategies and will build stamina! These rides will be no-drop (No one left behind). Rides will alternate start points with odd dates starting at Central Y and even dates starting at Valley Y.
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Program registration is $65.00 for Youth Members, $80 for Community Members.
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To register, go to https://ymcainw.org/programs/register-for-programs/ and search program title ‘CIT Counselor in Training Bike Training Session’.
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➡️Youth members must have a helmet every time or they will not be permitted to ride.
➡️Please be sure that your youth has a bike in good working order that has had a recent tune up.
➡️If your family would like assistance, please reach out to Becky Brown [email protected] or Heather Graham [email protected]
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*This program is NOT required for participation in the Camp Reed CIT program.

From the archives to celebrate International Women’s Day! As we say at Camp Reed, things have never been the same since! 📸: Staff photo from 1970

✨Dream job!✨ Come join the Camp Reed team as our next Program Director! To learn more and apply, visit our link-in-bio. 🐢
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Applications will be accepted until March 25th, 2024. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].