Winter Family Camp at YMCA Camp Cullen

What if your family’s next favorite memory happened somewhere without a single notification buzzing in the background? This December, YMCA Camp Cullen invites you to trade the usual holiday rush for a weekend of warm cabins, crackling campfires, and time together that actually feels unhurried.

A Weekend Built for Togetherness

Between school schedules, work deadlines, and holiday to-do lists, quality family time often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Winter Family Camp puts it back at the top. Set along the shores of Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas, Camp Cullen gives your family a peaceful place to slow down, reconnect, and simply enjoy being together.

Everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive. Meals, activities, and comfortable lodging are all included, so you can spend your weekend focused on each other instead of logistics.

Warm Cabins, Cozy Moments

Camp Cullen’s cabins are the perfect place to come in from the chilly air. Each air-conditioned and heated cabin sleeps six in twin-size bunk beds, offers plenty of storage, and includes Wi-Fi if you need it (though many families find they rarely reach for their devices). Relax on the front or back porch in a rocking chair, and enjoy en suite bathrooms with multiple showers, restroom stalls, and granite-topped sinks.

Cabins are arranged in three villages across the property, so your family can enjoy a quiet, private retreat between activities.

Activities for Every Age

Whether your crew is ready for outdoor exploration or prefers a slower pace, there is something for everyone:

• Outdoor adventures: Archery and riflery instruction, nature scavenger hunts, geology exploration, and hiking trails
• Lakeside fun: Lake activities and water-based play when the weather allows
• Creative time: Arts and crafts projects the whole family can enjoy together
• Campfire traditions: Stories, s’mores, and conversations under the stars

Activities are designed to match a range of skill levels, so grandparents, parents, and children can all participate side by side.

Campfires and Conversations

Some of the best family moments happen after the sun goes down. Gather around the fire, roast marshmallows, and share stories. Without screens competing for attention, conversations often flow more naturally, and kids and adults alike discover new things about each other.

A winter weekend at camp also gives parents a chance to be kids again, right alongside their children. Build a snowman if the weather cooperates, follow a trail, or try a craft you haven’t attempted since childhood.

Holiday Magic, Minus the Hustle

The holidays can be wonderful, but they are also busy. Winter Family Camp offers a different kind of celebration, one built around presence rather than planning. Share a meal together, take a walk around the grounds, and enjoy the peaceful lakeside setting that makes the season feel special.

Convenient Location, Lasting Memories

Located just outside Houston, Camp Cullen is easy to reach while still feeling like a true escape. Pack the car, leave the stress behind, and let the drive become part of the adventure.

Mark Your Calendar

Winter Family Camp: December 4-6
Registration deadline: December 1

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait to reserve your family’s spot. Registering early ensures your family gets the weekend you’re hoping for.

Visit ymcacampcullen.org/family-camp to learn more and register.

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Because the best family memories aren’t scheduled on a calendar. They’re made around a campfire, shared in a cozy cabin, and remembered for years to come.