Visit YMCA Camp Cullen at an Open House
More Than a Summer Camp: Visit YMCA Camp Cullen at an Open House This Spring
Choosing a summer camp for your child is about more than filling their time while school is out. It is about finding a place where they can grow, build confidence, and feel like they belong. At YMCA Camp Cullen, camp is more than just fun activities and time outdoors. It is an experience that helps kids discover who they are and what they are capable of. This spring, families are invited to see that experience for themselves by attending one of Camp Cullen’s Open Houses.
Located in the Piney Woods near Trinity, Texas, YMCA Camp Cullen has been creating meaningful camp experiences for generations. Camp provides a welcoming environment where children are encouraged to try new things, form friendships, and gain independence in a safe and supportive setting. The lessons learned at camp often extend far beyond the summer and into everyday life.
A Camp Experience That Helps Kids Grow
At Camp Cullen, every activity is intentionally designed to support youth development while keeping fun at the center of the experience. Campers are given opportunities to challenge themselves, work together, and build confidence through hands on experiences. Whether a child arrives at camp feeling outgoing or a little hesitant, they are met with encouragement, patience, and support.
Campers can enjoy a wide variety of activities, including swimming and canoeing on the lake, archery, hiking, climbing, zip lining, and outdoor games. Creative outlets such as arts and crafts allow campers to express themselves in new ways, while group challenges and cabin activities help develop communication skills and teamwork. Each experience is designed to help children grow stronger, more confident, and more independent.
Learning Through Nature and Community
One of the most meaningful parts of the Camp Cullen experience is the connection to nature. Campers spend much of their time outdoors, unplugged from screens and everyday distractions. This time in nature encourages creativity, independence, and a sense of responsibility while helping children build a deeper appreciation for the world around them.
Camp Cullen is also grounded in the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. These values guide daily interactions and help campers learn how to support one another, build healthy relationships, and become positive members of their community. Many campers leave with friendships and memories that last long after the summer ends.
Why Attend a Camp Cullen Open House?
Camp Cullen Open Houses give families the opportunity to experience camp before the summer season begins. During an Open House, families can tour the campgrounds, explore activity areas, and see where campers stay, play, and learn. Parents can meet camp leadership, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of how Camp Cullen prioritizes safety, inclusion, and camper well-being.
For children, attending an Open House helps them picture themselves at camp and feel more comfortable and excited about the experience ahead. For parents, visiting in person offers reassurance and confidence in choosing a place where their child will be supported and encouraged.
Join Us This Spring
Whether your child is new to camp or returning for another summer, attending an Open House is a great way to experience what makes YMCA Camp Cullen so special. Families are invited to come explore, connect, and see firsthand how camp helps kids grow in confidence, independence, and character.
Camp Cullen Open House Dates:
February 22
March 15
April 12
May 3
To register for an Open House, click here.
We look forward to welcoming you to YMCA Camp Cullen and sharing the experience that makes camp more than just a summer tradition. It is a place where kids grow.