YMCA Camp Cullen’s Outdoor Education and Retreats department offers immersive experiences that connect people with nature, adventure, and personal growth.

Camp Cullen partners with schools to provide students with hands-on learning in the natural environment. The program emphasizes:

• Ecosystem Exploration– Teaching students about local wildlife, conservation, and sustainability.
• Leadership & Team Building– Engaging activities that foster trust, communication, and problem-solving.
• Customizable Experiences– Schools can tailor their visit to align with curriculum goals, whether for a single day or multi-day retreat.

Camp Cullen welcomes groups of all sizes for retreats designed to inspire and rejuvenate. Whether it’s a corporate team-building event, faith-based retreat, or family gathering, we provide:

• Scenic Location– Nestled among tall pines along Lake Livingston, we offer a peaceful escape.
• Adventure Activities– High ropes courses, target sports, and outdoor challenges to encourage bonding and personal growth.
• Flexible Scheduling– Retreats can be booked nearly year-round, with options for exclusive use of the facility.

Our community volunteer work day happens annually in the fall and always yields impactful and rewarding work. As we look forward to new projects, we also reflect on those achieved in the past. Our Prospector’s Peak faux western town continues to grow and take shape. Campers experience the old west as a result of the labors of our volunteers on community work days. We have built safety fences, planted trees, built benches, painted, stained and prepared through the years, and all of it in service of our beloved campers. Each project helps us facilitate better experiences for our youth, and continue to impact lives!