I volunteered as a summer camp counselor at Camp Grady Spruce this year, and I have nothing but great things to say about it. The kids, the counselors, the instructors, and our other camp staff all had a fantastic time and left with huge smiles on their faces. We can't wait to go back again next summer.
The YMCA staff has the entire camp operating like a well-oiled machine. I would say they have all their ducks in a row, but that would be too literal, since there really were ducks waiting outside the dining hall every morning, hoping for the kids to throw them some food. From the kitchen staff, to the lifeguards, to the activity instructors, everyone was on the ball and did their best to make sure the campers ate well, stayed safe, and had fun.
The camp facilities were great too. This is the first camp I've been to where the cabins have air conditioning, and now I wonder how any camp in Texas gets by without it. It's SO NICE to be able to go inside and cool down after a long hike or horseback ride. And sleeping without A/C is no fun at all. Speaking of which, the bunks were actually really comfortable too. The cabins also have indoor bathrooms and showers, as opposed to other camps that have separated showers/bathrooms that are shared by multiple cabins. Again, this is a really nice luxury. The dining hall here is enormous, and all the tables quickly and easily fold up and out of the way to make room for indoor activities. Our campers had crafts and games in there every day, and we held our camp dance there as well.
Looking forward to many more summers at Camp Grady Spruce! read more