Bar Y Outdoor Adventure Camp is nestled off Versailles Road at the Fayette/Woodford County line near The Kentucky Castle.
Like many Y programs, summer camp is about learning new skills, developing character values, and making new friends. But few environments are as unique as Bar Y Outdoor Adventure Camp, where campers have the opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
Bar Y Camp builds self-reliance, confidence, leadership and a sense of belonging and achievement - all amidst the fun of sports, games, outdoor adventure and meaningful friendships.
Ages
8-12 years old
Must be eight-years-old by 5/30/2024
Location
5755 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40510
Each day campers should bring the following items:
For more information, contact childcare@ymcacky.org or download the 2024 Camp Information Flyer.
2024 Camp Weeks
June 3-7
June 10-14
June 17-21
June 24-28
July 1-5
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29-Aug. 2
Aug. 5-9
Hours
Monday-Friday
Early Drop off starts at 7:30 a.m.
Program runs 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost
Member: $225 per week
Non-Member: $250 per week
Special thanks to White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics for their continued support of YMCA summer camps and for being our official sponsor of summer
The archery range provides equipment and tools for participants of various abilities and experience. Our staff often jazz up the range with balloons, fruit or other wacky targets!
The challenge course offers a series of activities, games and elements designed to promote self-confidence, teamwork and achievement; as well as develop leadership and problem-solving skills. Challenges typically include objects or situations that require both individual and team strategy to solve or overcome.
Campers will experience crawdad fishing on our waterfront. They will learn that there is another entire eco-system that shares the water front with them, what these creatures might like to eat, how they move and how they interact with everything around them.
Campers get to design their own fort with guidance from our skilled staff about structure and time challenges. Campers learn how to select the wood, tie lashings and knots, use tools safely and properly, and utilize different building techniques with our Fort Building experts.
To play gaga, you need a foam ball (it’s better to have a ball you would use in the game of dodgeball – to prevent injury) and a gaga pit. Around camp, we have various designated areas for our campers to play their game. Campers are gaga over gaga!
What better way to get exercise than taking guided hikes on camp trails? Don't worry - campers will take plenty of breaks and move at a comfortable pace.
Campers race through tunnels and race against their friends to the finish in our 100-foot long Mamba slides.
Campers play capture the flag, soccer and more on our versatile sports field.
Campers get to enjoy the private pool located onsite at Bar Y with age-appropriate swim activities under the supervision of camp counselors and licensed, trained lifeguards.