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COVID-19 Response:

Out of an abundance of caution and in acknowledgement of the recommendation for social distancing, we have canceled camp activities for the Spring, through May 17. We have also revised our refund policy: summercamp deposits are now FULLY REFUNDABLE. We hope you'll STAY WITH US as we plan for the best summer ever in 2020!

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SUMMER 2020 REGISTRATION:

SUMMER CAMP IS ON! Deposits are now fully refundable, so STAY WITH US! We are excited to have thousands of happy campers and counselors here in their summer home to try new things and make new friends! We will have enhanced screening and sanitization procedures , as well as enforcing hand washing and healthy habits among our campers and staff. We will be following all guidance and recommendations of our camp medical advisors, the local Northern Kentucky Health Department, CDC, and YMCA.

CAMP AT HOME

Looking for some camp fun while you are at home? We have a page full of fun resources for the whole family to enjoy. Check back weekly for new updates.

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Summer Camp

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Crew Registration is Now OpenRead more about the programs and big new changes we have coming! Register or get on the waitlist through your Camp Brain account.Register

Camp For The Whole FamilySince 1928 the YMCA has been building into kids here at camp, and we are looking forward to helping your child make new friends, try new things, and let their light shine here this summer.Learn More

Parent ResourcesMore than 80-percent of our staff were campers at Camp Ernst. The summer staff is recruited: from past campers and staff, staff contacts, from area and national colleges and high schools, and international counselor programs.Parent Resources