CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST: Your Family’s December Adventure Awaits

December 5-7, 2025 | Trinity, Texas

When was the last time your family had a whole weekend together without notifications, packed schedules, or a hundred different directions pulling you apart? YMCA Camp Cullen offers families something increasingly rare: the chance to slow down and focus entirely on each other.

Escape the Everyday

Nestled along the shores of Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas, Camp Cullen isn’t just a weekend getaway—it’s an opportunity to press pause on daily chaos and reconnect with the people who matter most.

All-Inclusive. Zero Stress.

From the moment you arrive, everything is handled for you. Meals prepared by our camp chef? Check. Activities organized and ready? Done. Comfortable, modern accommodations? Absolutely. Your only job is to show up and embrace the adventure.

No meal planning. No cooking or cleaning. No coordinating schedules. Just pure, uninterrupted family time in one of the most beautiful natural settings Texas has to offer.

Where Adventures Build Bonds

Picture your family conquering the zip line together, with little ones cheering as parents show their brave side. Try horseback riding at our Hammil Equestrian Center, where even first-timers feel confident. Head to the dock for water adventures—sailing, tubing, maybe even the banana boat.

These aren’t just activities—they’re moments where your family sees each other in new ways, building respect, admiration, and deeper connections.

The Simple Moments Matter Most

Sometimes the most meaningful bonding happens during quiet moments. Rocking on your cabin porch, watching the sunset paint the sky over Lake Livingston. Stories shared during the walk to dinner. Gathering around the campfire to roast marshmallows and s’mores, where flickering flames and unhurried time create perfect settings for talks families remember forever.

Every family leaves Camp Cullen with their own collection of stories—the time Dad surprised everyone with an archery bullseye, when your shy child made a new friend, or the family talent show that had everyone laughing.

Comfortable Cabins, Quality Time

After days of adventure, return to modern, climate-controlled cabins with en-suite bathrooms. The real treasures are the front and back porches with rocking chairs—your family’s gathering spots where conversations flow naturally and teenagers actually talk about their lives without being asked.

Meals That Bring Everyone Together

Our waterfront dining hall seats families at their own tables. Our chef prepares balanced, kid-friendly meals that please health-conscious parents and even the pickiest eaters. Without anyone rushing off to other commitments, mealtime becomes what it’s meant to be: genuine conversation and connection.

Break Free From the Daily Grind

Camp Cullen provides a legitimate break from homework, school activities, work demands, and technology’s interruptions. With meals prepared and activities organized, parents can be fully present in ways that feel almost impossible at home.

Here’s a beautiful truth: Camp Cullen gives parents permission to be kids again alongside their children. Try new things without judgment. Laugh without worry. Your children will see you embracing adventure and having fun—and these moments create bonds that continue long after you return home.

A Tradition Worth Starting

For generations, families have made Camp Cullen an annual tradition. Many who attended as children now bring their own kids, creating multi-generational memories in the same beautiful setting.

Imagine this December weekend becoming your family’s tradition—the event everyone looks forward to all year, the experience your children will want to continue even as teenagers, and eventually share with their own families.

Your December Adventure Awaits

This weekend represents an investment in what matters most: not in things, but in relationships. Not in activities that fade, but in memories that last forever.

Still Curious? Visit Us!

Come see Camp Cullen at one of our Open Houses and envision your family exploring the grounds.

Open House Sundays, 1-4 pm:

• November 23
• December 14
• February 22
• March 15
• April 12

Make This December Unforgettable

In a world that constantly pulls families apart, Camp Cullen pulls you back together. Give your family the gift of time, attention, and adventure. Give them memories they’ll treasure forever.

Ready to create your family’s next great story?

Register today at https://ymcacampcullen.org/family-camp/

Because the best family moments aren’t planned—they’re discovered. And Camp Cullen is where your family’s discoveries begin.