Camp Cullen Family Camp
A Place to Disconnect to Reconnect
YMCA Camp Cullen offers an opportunity for families to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and re-connect with each other for a weekend of fun family camping, bonding and adventure. The facilities offer an experience that surpasses your expectation as an adult of what a ‘camp’ might be. Meals, activities and lodging are all included in the price of your family camp experience, for an all-inclusive stay with no worries or hassles. The facility is highly accessible, and provides fun and engagement for kids and adults of all ages. The Family Camp program has been highly successful as an opportunity for multiple generations of a family to engage and connect.

We plan to make this a family tradition when school lets out and we kick off the summer!
– Amber K

Our Camp Facilities Have Something for Everyone
The YMCA Camp Cullen facility is a best-in-class facility, intentionally designed to deliver a high-quality, immersive experience to all ages. The cabins, activities, layout and amenities, mixed with the well-preserved natural environment, provide a perfect setting for fun, growth, excitement, disconnection from the hustle of the world, and reconnection with nature. Not to mention, anyone looking to enjoy a Houston area family camp will love the convenience of YMCA Camp Cullen. Spend quality time with your family in a peaceful outdoor setting, with fun activities for all ages.
Cabins
At the end of their day of fun, families will come back to a clean, climate controlled bunkhouse for some quality time together. You will feel right at home with en-suite, individual bathroom and shower facilities. There are front and back porches complete with rocking chairs for relaxing and conversation together while enjoying the outdoors.
The Dining Hall
Our dining hall is located on the water front and offers 12,200 square feet with an additional 3,500 square feet of porch space for social time. Families will share a table together and enjoy balanced, kid-friendly meal options, prepared by our camp chef, that both parents and even the pickiest eater will love.
Infirmary
We are commited to the health and safety of all campers. Our staff is trained in basic first aid and can help and treat routine scrapes, cuts and minor illnesses. Your family’s safety is of the utmost importance to us!
The Dock
Head down to the lake for fun on the water! Many activities launch from the dock including sailing, skiing, tubing, our banana boat and more. Family Camp is a great place to try new things, including water sports and what better place to try something new than with family surrounding you to cheer you on!
The Chapel
Enjoy a beautiful sunset while looking over Lake Livingston and sharing the high points of your day of adventure and fun. It is a wonderful place to connect and bond as a family. Looking for a Christian Family Camp experience for your church group? Check out our faith-based retreats.
Equestrian Center
Our Hammil Equestrian Center has 30,000 square feet of arena space, and a portion of the arena is covered with lighting. There are bleachers for viewing, 10 covered stalls, tack room, feed room, a classroom in the breezeway with projector screen, office space, storage and restrooms.

Fun for the Whole Family
Join us for a fun family weekend getaway at YMCA Camp Cullen. Nestled among the tall pines on 530 acres along the shores of Lake Livingston, YMCA Camp Cullen is the perfect place for a family retreat in a peaceful outdoor setting where you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.
Friday:
- Evening Arrival – Arrive at camp and get your family settled in your cabin and ready for a fun weekend ahead!
- Dinner
Saturday and Sunday:
- Breakfast Buffet – Start your day off on the right foot with a delicious, filling breakfast before you head off as family for a day of fun!
- Activities of Choice – 3 hours of climbing tower, zip lines, kayaking, target sports, crafts and more
- Lunch
- Free Roam Activities – 3-4 more hours of FUN
- Dinner
- Evening Programs – for all ages focused on the theme of the weekend that allow for reflection and review of a great day.
- Campfire and S’mores – relax by a campfire, look up at the stars and enjoy a delicious treat!
Monday:
- Breakfast
- Departure by 11 am – gather your belongings and set off, with a renewed sense of family and ready for life at home.


Don’t miss out.
Book your spot today!
YMCA Camp Cullen is the perfect place for families to bond and connect outside of homework, after school activities, technology, and day to day business. Bring your family closer together through outdoor fun, teamwork, and fireside chats! A weekend at camp allows you to be a kid again, with your kid!

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