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    YMCA Camp Colman

    3.8 (9 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Tanis L.

    Camp Colman is magic pure, plain, and simple. I LOVED this place when I came growing up. I attended multi-day overnight camps a few summers with the last year I attended being in 2001 (I was 8 years old). Leaving this camp after the last year was heartbreaking, I didn't want to leave and I didn't think I could survive without camp in my life. Luckily, my school had a sixth grade camp at YMCA Camp Orkila that I would attend in 2004. Arriving at Camp Colman the first year was an event in and of itself. The friend I was attending camp with and myself were avid swimmers and Camp Colman is located on a lagoon. The main entrance takes you along the edge of the lagoon. Our moms dropped us off and we were all excited just at seeing the lagoon and realizing that meant water activities!!! Getting out of the car we got sorted and ordered and were off to our cabins before long. The cabins were not too small, we actually had space for our belongings and to play around a little without feeling too confined. They were spread out in the trees across the camp. We were organized so that our primary camp counselor was the one who stayed in the cabin with us. Kind of viewed the counselors with awe, they were so much older than us at the time and had so much more life experience it was just fun to listen to them talk. The food was good, and I think aside from a cooking school I attended that was camp like in nature had the best food of any of the camps I have attended. We had to walk a little ways to get to the dining hall, which was nice after a full meal. The buildings and locations of the activities are spread out in the woods, so keep an eye for wildlife you might even spot some deer! Water activities did not disappoint! We were lucky to be swimmers and pass the swim test. If you passed the swim test you could do more water activities. If not, you were confined to a roped off area, so you could still go in the water you just had less space to explore and water activities you could participate in. There were other activities as well in a variety of themes and settings. One of the sessions that stood out in my mind was on Bubbles. We got to blow bubbles and learn a little about the science behind them and light. I was artistic as a child and my school had covered things like primary colors in art class where we had tests including making all of the colors on a color wheel palette example by mixing paints. At camp I learned that in other contexts the primary colors might be different. In pigments the primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. In bubbles it was red, green, and blue. Little differences, but still cool that different areas have different primary colors. The whole camp, except for the beach and the lagoon, is wooded which minimized outside interactions and made it feel very private even though there are residences around the outside of the camp. Camp fires were joyous occasions, we had camp songs that I remember to this day. They were all camp events where we got to bond as a whole, on an individual level, and as a cabin. Each year I attended there was that point during camp when I realized I would have to leave, and that was sad. About that time, if I hadn't already I would buy Camp Colman gear. Also, we could send and get mail so it was fun to write a postcard home. I recently (on the 18th of April) revisited just the main entrance of the camp and was amazed at how little had changed on the beach, lagoon, and waterfront. I highly recommend this camp if you or your child like or love the outdoors, water activities, being away from home overnight, and campfires.

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    Watch your belongings. The camp staff go through them while they have you doing activities away from your cabin.

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    I like the fun and welcoming atmosphere at YMCA Camp Seymour. From the moment we arrived, the staff…read moremade us feel right at home. The counselors are enthusiastic, supportive, and clearly care about creating a safe and memorable experience for every camper. My child came home each day full of stories about the outdoor adventures, new friends, and exciting activities like archery, canoeing, and campfire songs. One of the things I appreciate most is how the camp helps kids grow in independence. Away from their usual routines and screens, campers learn to make decisions for themselves--whether it's choosing a new activity to try, solving small challenges, or managing their time during the day. That sense of ownership builds confidence and resilience. Camp Seymour also does a great job of encouraging goal setting. Each camper is guided to set personal goals--big or small--and work toward achieving them. It might be something like trying the climbing wall for the first time or learning how to paddle a canoe. These goals help kids feel accomplished and proud of what they can do, especially when they step out of their comfort zones and succeed. The camp's values of community, respect, and personal growth really shine through in everything they do. It's a place where kids can be themselves, try new things, and build skills that stick with them long after camp is over. We're already looking forward to next summer!

    This was my daughter's first year at Camp Seymour. She is 9-years-old. She had THE BEST time ever!…read moreI have genuinely never seen her so happy coming back from something. She was excited when we signed up, but a little apprehensive when I dropped her off. I was nervous that she was a bit too young, but this was definitely not the case. She came home wanting to go right back, already talking about next summer, and how she wants to work with her when she is older. The staff are wonderful, they have great food, including a vegetarian option for her (so important), and it's a beautiful place. Definitely recommend!

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