Camping has given me memories to last a lifetime. I recall campers returning from many a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness trip, bounding along trails with newfound confidence, joy in the voice and sparkle in the eye. Somehow the experience of camping, sharing a profound experience with friends, old and new, invigorates the spirit, challenges the mind, and rewards with abundant insight and learning. Campers are invited to be open to a new lifestyle, fun experiences alo

Dave Orca and I LOVE to talk about camp. During camp all your counselors, and the camp directors live and breath camp for 9 weeks straight. Through staff training, Camp Hope, Sleep Away Camp, Adventure Seekers trips, and Leaders School all we think about is camp. And then, in mid-August, something terrible happens... CAMP ENDS! Camp might end but that does not mean we stop thinking about camp and talking about camp and dreaming about camp and plotting awesome new things to do

[Dave (Far Right) on a Minnesota Boundaries Water canoe trip] To our Camp Jordan Family; camper, parents, counselors, alumni, and friends: I am so excited to be able to announce Dave Palmer as our Acting Camp Jordan Director! Dave has been involved in the Camping Business for more than 40 years. He has led camps in Minnesota, Tennessee, and California. He has been a member of 25 Camping Leaders Task Force to design future directions for YMCA Camping. He has created new pro

(Campers you might want to skip this one, Parents TUNE IN!) Who is ready to have their minds blown?! This year, if your child bring a friend to camp who has never been before, you will receive $100 off your child's registration! This is a great deal and its not something we have ever tried before but there are two good reasons why we think it will work. 1. No one likes to leave camp! If you have been to camp on Saturday morning (graduation day) you have seen how close cabins