Summer Overnight Camp
A summer of adventure and fun awaits you
An epic summer of adventure and fun awaits you at YMCA Camp Cullen summer camp for kids! Here you’ll find everything you need to know about what your child can expect at camp.
Exactly how much fun can we pack into one summer day? What adventures await your camper? Check out our daily schedule.
Experience the sights of 530 acres of camp fun through our interactive map and check out our activity selections! Summer camp is about making friends, having adventures, and building incredible memories.
A week at camp provides the necessary knowledge to master new skills that will last for a lifetime. Their stay at Camp Cullen will be the best thing your child does this summer!
Camp is a place for your child to thrive.
We are intentional in every element of program design to help your child progress along the journey to becoming the very best version of themselves.
While maintaining the broader Y mission of being a camp “For All,” we put into practice our 5 Core Values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith. These words mean different things to different people from all backgrounds, and we highlight one value each day to discover what it means to our campers.
We explore these values and spend time throughout our week in reflection, conversing as we strengthen a child’s understanding of their personal value system.
YMCA overnight camp is full of structured challenges for your child. These challenges come from all directions, whether it be leaving home for the first time, trying new activities, encountering barriers to success, making their own decisions, setting goals, or handling conflict in the cabin.
All camp counselors are trained in guiding your camper through those opportunities to develop new life skills, and become a more confident, independent, resilient young person.
We seek out the moments to make a difference, and that’s where the most incredible growth can be found. We know that YMCA Camp Cullen will have a lasting and meaningful impact on your child’s life.
Adventure Awaits
Nestled among the tall pines on 530 acres along the shores of Lake Livingston, YMCA Camp Cullen is located just 90 minutes north of Houston.
Your child is in for a week filled with enriching outdoor adventure that includes dozens of activities and specialty tracks, allowing them to choose their own activities, including horseback riding and water sports. There is a new theme each week, offering a fun and festive atmosphere for your camper’s stay.
If you’re new to the overnight camp experience, a local summer camp in Texas like YMCA Camp Cullen makes it easy for parents to prepare their child for camp, and confidently send them off for a week that they will NEVER forget.
Dates, Rates & Themes
All camp sessions begin on Sundays and end on Fridays. Most camp sessions are one week, with a two-week option available for Teen Adventure and Leaders in Training Camps.
Our summer camp has themes like Wild, Wild West, Galaxy Vacation and more to help make your camper’s stay at our summer camps even more memorable! Teen Adventure camps offer a great alternative to our more seasoned campers, with a bit more thrill!
Teen Leaders in Training camps are a wonderful option for teens looking to grow and boost their resume or for college applications.
Camp Experience
Nestled among the tall pines and on the shores of Lake Livingston, YMCA Camp Cullen offers the perfect backdrop for a week at our Texas summer camps filled with fun, adventure, and personal growth. From water sports to horseback riding, adventure courses, and more, new or seasoned campers stay busy and want to return year after year.
Our cabin groupings are designed to offer a “home base” to our campers to facilitate the best sleepaway summer camp experience with activities planned throughout the day for all cabin mates. We know that new friends and wonderful counselors are one of the best things about overnight camp and that many campers remember these people for a lifetime.
Parent Resources
Our staff help to prepare you and your child for camp and go the extra mile to help ensure safety and fun. A Planning Guide for Summer Camp Programs (Parent Guidebook) is available, which includes all the important information needed to send your camper off with confidence. From detailed packing lists, ways to send care packages, and policies and procedures for sickness or injuries, it is jam-packed with helpful information for you.
We know that sending your child to summer camp overnight for the first time can be a bit overwhelming, and our experienced staff is here to help guide you and make sure your child has an amazing time in a safe, fun-filled environment.
Don’t miss out!
Book your spot today!
Summer camp programs are always a wonderful way for kids to make new friends, experience new adventures, and come home more confident and ready to start a new school year. YMCA Camp Cullen provides the opportunity for your child to achieve more and experience more.
YMCA overnight summer camps are where kids go to grow. Make sure your child’s summer is one that they will never forget.
We can’t wait to welcome our campers this year–see you there!