Unleash Your Leadership Potential! Step into an adventure-packed journey of teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on leadership training while having a blast at Camp!
The Big Elk Creek Camp Leader In Training (LIT) Program provides a unique opportunity for aspiring leaders to develop the competence they need to lead. Leaders ages 14-17 develop confidence, master outdoor challenges, and gain real experience as counselor apprentices, all while having an unforgettable summer of fun!
Attending LIT Training Week comes with some awesome benefits. You’ll get a discounted rate of just $350 per week, priority in selecting your preferred weeks, and a much stronger chance of landing a future role on staff—either at Big Elk Creek or another YMCA camp. To complete the LIT Program, you’ll need to attend Training Week and two Challenge Weeks (resident camps where LITs support our counselor team). Want more camp time? You’re welcome to join us for additional weeks, too!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 06/17/2025
Participants must be 13 years and 11 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
Not sure about camp? Staying overnight scary? Don't want to stay away from home very long? Big Elk Creek has a 2 night 3 day resident camp experience for the first time camper.
They will have fun, make friends and develop lifelong memories at our camp while participating in adventurous events & activities.
Mini Camp is a great introduction to the resident camp experience. Campers will have the chance to participate in many of the adventurous and fun camping activities offered during a regular week of resident camp.
Campers will try lots of great activities like the archery course, canoeing on the lake, swimming at the waterfront, games and much, much more!
Camper check-in is on Wed, June 18. Camper check-out is on Fri, June 20. Please see https://www.bigelkcreekcamp.com/parent-handbook for details.
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 06/19/2025
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 10 years old when the program starts.
Big Elk Creek Resident Camps
Unplug, Explore, and Make Lifelong Memories!
Sleepaway camp is more than just a summer getaway—it’s a place where kids gain independence, build friendships, and discover new adventures in a supportive, electronics-free environment.
At Big Elk Creek, campers immerse themselves in nature, from the flowing creek and stunning reservoir to the millions of stars overhead. Days are packed with thrilling activities like boating, swimming, canoeing, hiking, BMX biking, and tackling the ropes course. Kids will sharpen their aim in archery, master wilderness survival with fire by friction and debris hut building, and express their creativity through crafts and Rags & Leathers projects.
Evenings bring magic with overnighter campouts, night hikes, and campfires, where campers share stories, songs, and skits while sipping on delicious hot chocolate. Every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories.
Our programs encourage kids to step outside their comfort zone, develop new skills, and form lifelong friendships in a welcoming, fun, and socially safe space. Whether they’re adventuring in the great outdoors or simply soaking in the beauty of Big Elk Creek, every camper leaves with stories to tell and friendships that last a lifetime.
Join us this summer for an adventure they will never forget!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 06/22/2025
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
Big Elk Creek Resident Camps
Unplug, Explore, and Make Lifelong Memories!
Sleepaway camp is more than just a summer getaway—it’s a place where kids gain independence, build friendships, and discover new adventures in a supportive, electronics-free environment.
At Big Elk Creek, campers immerse themselves in nature, from the flowing creek and stunning reservoir to the millions of stars overhead. Days are packed with thrilling activities like boating, swimming, canoeing, hiking, BMX biking, and tackling the ropes course. Kids will sharpen their aim in archery, master wilderness survival with fire by friction and debris hut building, and express their creativity through crafts and Rags & Leathers projects.
Evenings bring magic with overnighter campouts, night hikes, and campfires, where campers share stories, songs, and skits while sipping on delicious hot chocolate. Every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories.
Our programs encourage kids to step outside their comfort zone, develop new skills, and form lifelong friendships in a welcoming, fun, and socially safe space. Whether they’re adventuring in the great outdoors or simply soaking in the beauty of Big Elk Creek, every camper leaves with stories to tell and friendships that last a lifetime.
Join us this summer for an adventure they will never forget!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 07/05/2025
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
Big Elk Creek Resident Camps
Unplug, Explore, and Make Lifelong Memories!
Sleepaway camp is more than just a summer getaway—it’s a place where kids gain independence, build friendships, and discover new adventures in a supportive, electronics-free environment.
At Big Elk Creek, campers immerse themselves in nature, from the flowing creek and stunning reservoir to the millions of stars overhead. Days are packed with thrilling activities like boating, swimming, canoeing, hiking, BMX biking, and tackling the ropes course. Kids will sharpen their aim in archery, master wilderness survival with fire by friction and debris hut building, and express their creativity through crafts and Rags & Leathers projects.
Evenings bring magic with overnighter campouts, night hikes, and campfires, where campers share stories, songs, and skits while sipping on delicious hot chocolate. Every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories.
Our programs encourage kids to step outside their comfort zone, develop new skills, and form lifelong friendships in a welcoming, fun, and socially safe space. Whether they’re adventuring in the great outdoors or simply soaking in the beauty of Big Elk Creek, every camper leaves with stories to tell and friendships that last a lifetime.
Join us this summer for an adventure they will never forget!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 07/19/2025
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
Big Elk Creek Resident Camps
Unplug, Explore, and Make Lifelong Memories!
Sleepaway camp is more than just a summer getaway—it’s a place where kids gain independence, build friendships, and discover new adventures in a supportive, electronics-free environment.
At Big Elk Creek, campers immerse themselves in nature, from the flowing creek and stunning reservoir to the millions of stars overhead. Days are packed with thrilling activities like boating, swimming, canoeing, hiking, BMX biking, and tackling the ropes course. Kids will sharpen their aim in archery, master wilderness survival with fire by friction and debris hut building, and express their creativity through crafts and Rags & Leathers projects.
Evenings bring magic with overnighter campouts, night hikes, and campfires, where campers share stories, songs, and skits while sipping on delicious hot chocolate. Every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories.
Our programs encourage kids to step outside their comfort zone, develop new skills, and form lifelong friendships in a welcoming, fun, and socially safe space. Whether they’re adventuring in the great outdoors or simply soaking in the beauty of Big Elk Creek, every camper leaves with stories to tell and friendships that last a lifetime.
Join us this summer for an adventure they will never forget!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 07/26/2025
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
Big Elk Creek Resident Camps
Unplug, Explore, and Make Lifelong Memories!
Sleepaway camp is more than just a summer getaway—it’s a place where kids gain independence, build friendships, and discover new adventures in a supportive, electronics-free environment.
At Big Elk Creek, campers immerse themselves in nature, from the flowing creek and stunning reservoir to the millions of stars overhead. Days are packed with thrilling activities like boating, swimming, canoeing, hiking, BMX biking, and tackling the ropes course. Kids will sharpen their aim in archery, master wilderness survival with fire by friction and debris hut building, and express their creativity through crafts and Rags & Leathers projects.
Evenings bring magic with overnighter campouts, night hikes, and campfires, where campers share stories, songs, and skits while sipping on delicious hot chocolate. Every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories.
Our programs encourage kids to step outside their comfort zone, develop new skills, and form lifelong friendships in a welcoming, fun, and socially safe space. Whether they’re adventuring in the great outdoors or simply soaking in the beauty of Big Elk Creek, every camper leaves with stories to tell and friendships that last a lifetime.
Join us this summer for an adventure they will never forget!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 08/02/2025
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
Big Elk Creek Resident Camps
Unplug, Explore, and Make Lifelong Memories!
Sleepaway camp is more than just a summer getaway—it’s a place where kids gain independence, build friendships, and discover new adventures in a supportive, electronics-free environment.
At Big Elk Creek, campers immerse themselves in nature, from the flowing creek and stunning reservoir to the millions of stars overhead. Days are packed with thrilling activities like boating, swimming, canoeing, hiking, BMX biking, and tackling the ropes course. Kids will sharpen their aim in archery, master wilderness survival with fire by friction and debris hut building, and express their creativity through crafts and Rags & Leathers projects.
Evenings bring magic with overnighter campouts, night hikes, and campfires, where campers share stories, songs, and skits while sipping on delicious hot chocolate. Every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories.
Our programs encourage kids to step outside their comfort zone, develop new skills, and form lifelong friendships in a welcoming, fun, and socially safe space. Whether they’re adventuring in the great outdoors or simply soaking in the beauty of Big Elk Creek, every camper leaves with stories to tell and friendships that last a lifetime.
Join us this summer for an adventure they will never forget!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 06/22/2025
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
Big Elk Creek Resident Camps
Unplug, Explore, and Make Lifelong Memories!
Sleepaway camp is more than just a summer getaway—it’s a place where kids gain independence, build friendships, and discover new adventures in a supportive, electronics-free environment.
At Big Elk Creek, campers immerse themselves in nature, from the flowing creek and stunning reservoir to the millions of stars overhead. Days are packed with thrilling activities like boating, swimming, canoeing, hiking, BMX biking, and tackling the ropes course. Kids will sharpen their aim in archery, master wilderness survival with fire by friction and debris hut building, and express their creativity through crafts and Rags & Leathers projects.
Evenings bring magic with overnighter campouts, night hikes, and campfires, where campers share stories, songs, and skits while sipping on delicious hot chocolate. Every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories.
Our programs encourage kids to step outside their comfort zone, develop new skills, and form lifelong friendships in a welcoming, fun, and socially safe space. Whether they’re adventuring in the great outdoors or simply soaking in the beauty of Big Elk Creek, every camper leaves with stories to tell and friendships that last a lifetime.
Join us this summer for an adventure they will never forget!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/27/2025 and ends on 06/22/2025
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
Give your child the ultimate summer adventure at Big Elk Creek Camp! From the moment they arrive, they'll dive into a world of excitement—swimming in the lake, manuevering through the ropes course, hitting bullseyes in archery, racing down BMX trails, and much more!. Every day is packed with action, laughter, and new friendships, all while building confidence and independence in a safe, supportive environment. Evenings bring legendary campfires, skits, songs, and stories under the stars, and, of course, hot chocolate with marshmallows! Whether they’re first-time campers or seasoned adventurers, Big Elk Creek promises an unforgettable summer filled with fun, memories, and friendships they will cherish forever. Don’t let them miss out—let the adventure begin!
Please see Parent Handbookfor details.
Please contact AdventureFit if you have any questions.