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CHOOSE YOUR South Mountain ADVENTURE!

The South Mountain YMCA Camps are excited to announce the launch of SOUTH MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES:  Wall Climbing, Zip Lining, Trap Shooting, Zorbing and more for families, youth groups and businesses. We hope to see you on the mountain.  Gives us a call at 610-670-2267 if you have any questions. …  Read More

March 21, 2014 · Categorized: Day Camp, Family Fun, Nature
Tagged: Archery, Climbing, Mountain Boarding, Pennsylvania, South Mountain Adventures, Trap Shooting, Zip Lining, Zorbing

The Cushion Peak Hero’s Challenge: Providing for the children of our actively deployed military men and women.

The Cushion Peak Hero's Challenge is a 5k Trail Run, or 1 Mile Walk, to support our local Operation Purple Camp on October 20th at 1pm.  Operation Purple Camp is a free week of summer camp for the children of actively deployed military men and women. The South Mountain YMCA Camps are offering the Cushion Peak Hero's Challenge as a …  Read More

October 4, 2013 · Categorized: Family Fun, Nature
Tagged: Cushion Peak Hero's Challenge; Cushion Peak Challenge, Trail Run; Military Support; ymca; fundraiser; south mountain ymca; south mountain ymca camps; ymca fun run; pennsylvania trail run; Operation Purple

Celebrating our History: The 65th Anniversary of YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser & the 30th Anniversary of the South Mountain YMCA Camps.

For 65 years, we have welcomed you to the mountain.  We’ve invited you to share in our Fire of Friendship, determined in our belief that every person shares the potential to grow in wisdom, to discover their unique and independent voice, to nurture others and to engage their communities.  The fun and challenging programs we have offered have …  Read More

April 12, 2013 · Categorized: Day Camp, For Camp Professionals, International, Nature, Outdoor Education, Resident Camp, Summer Camp, Team Building, YMCA
Tagged: Anniversary, Bynden Wood Day Camp, Camp Conrad Weiser, South Mountain YMCA, South Mountain YMCA Camps, YMCA

They Teach It At Stanford!

You know those mass emails your second cousin sends you? The ones warning you about the dangers of cotton socks and chewing gum. Or the ones that promise you good luck or a free Ipad, ONLY, if you forward to everyone you know. I'm not a fan. But, when I received this 'viral email' from my mother, who knows I detest them, I gave her the benefit of …  Read More

February 13, 2012 · Categorized: Nature, Outdoor Education, Team Building, YMCA
Tagged: Adult Programs, Audrey Preston, Berks County, Camp Conrad Weiser, Educational Programs, Healthy Living, Nathan Brant, Nathan Scott Brant, South Mountain YMCA, South Mountain YMCA Camps, The World Needs Camp, Wellness, Women's Programs, YMCA, YMCA Camp, YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser

The Bride Wore Bug Spray

Wedding Facilities in Berks County PA

By Katherine Rosman Reposted from The Wall Street Journal (July 21, 2010) Instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen, there will be "head counselors" when Serena Orgel, 35, and Josh Young, 36, get married this September at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp in Honesdale, Pa. Instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen, there will be "head counselors" when Serena Orgel, …  Read More

January 3, 2012 · Categorized: Nature, Travel, YMCA
Tagged: Berks County, Bynden Wood, Camp Questions, Nathan Brant, Nathan Scott Brant, South Mountain YMCA, South Mountain YMCA Camps, The World Needs Camp, YMCA, YMCA Camp, YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser

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