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Our Philosophy
At YMCA Camp E.L.K. and YMCA Camp Coulter Pines, we believe every camper should have the following opportunities:
- To participate actively in a community in which they are accepted for who they are
- To receive guidance and support in setting and achieving new goals
- To learn new skills
- To increase self-awareness, self-confidence, self-reliance and self-esteem
- To expand their sense of responsibility for the shared experiences of the community
- To develop healthy, supportive relationships with peers and mentors
- To explore and appreciate nature in a beautiful outdoor setting
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We put these beliefs to work
At YMCA Camp E.L.K. and Camp Coulter Pines, we understand the value of learning how to be an active and productive citizen of the community and the world. We want our campers to learn from and with people different than themselves. We take care in hiring a staff which reflects a wide range of backgrounds in order to expose our campers to an array of cultures and experiences.
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In addition, our outdoor activities encourage campers to expand their sense of their own capabilities, while also helping them participate in the achievements of the group. We believe in making use of reflective activities to help campers incorporate their experiences into a larger worldview
Our activities include values clarification and character development through non-denominational devotionals, daily reflections at the end of the day, cabin chats, and ceremonies.
We also make sure our campers have tons of fun! Campfire time is filled goofy skits, stories and sing-alongs. Campers have lots of opportunities to be adventurous during games and activity times, to play, sing, splash, and have a great time while learning valuable skills.
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